Around The Diocese

NB: For events listed in parishes/neighborhoods that have been affected by Hurricane Sandy, please call to confirm the events are taking place as scheduled. Thank you.

 

Rachel’s Helpers — A Post-Abortion Ministry

Are you or someone you love suffering from the heartache of an abortion? Seek the healing you need at Forgiven and Set Free, a 10-week post-abortion Bible study program, conducted by Rachel’s Helpers. Sessions begin May 20 and run in the evenings, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Groups are small and confidential. No fees. Bring a Bible. To register, call 718-939-6646.

 

BROOKLYN

 

St. Patrick, Bay Ridge — 9 to 5, The Musical, presented by Narrows Community Theatre, May 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 8 p.m., and May 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. in the auditorium. Tickets: $20, $15 seniors and students. Call 482-3173 or e-mail NCT@nctheaterny.com.

Our Lady of Angels, Bay Ridge — Book Signing with Ed Rohs, author of Raised by the Church, May 11-12. Book: $20. Proceeds benefit parish’s St. Vincent de Paul Society. Call 836-7200. 

Our Lady Help of Christians, Midwood — Year of Faith Series: Captivated by Love, May 11, 3 p.m. Call 338-5242.

St. Patrick, Bay Ridge — Fatima Day, May 11, 2-4:30 p.m. Sponsored by the World Apostolate of Fatima, Brooklyn-Queens. Call 238-2600.

Our Lady of Angels, Bay Ridge — Bereavement Support Group Meeting, May 11, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Call Judy, 748-1164.

Our Lady of Peace, Gowanus/Park Slope — Traditional Latin Mass, May 12, and every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Missalettes with translation available. Call Dorothy, 836-0804.

Visitation Monastery, Bay Ridge — Praise and Worship Service, May 13, 7:30 p.m. with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, laying on of hands and individual prayer. Call 474-7729.

Visitation B.V.M., Red Hook — Pentecost Seminar, May 13-17, 7-9:30 p.m., and May 18, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. All welcome. Call 624-1572. 

St. Teresa of Avila, Prospect Heights —Mini Mary Brunch Retreat: Magnificat, May 15, after 8:30 a.m. Mass with Sister Ave Clark, O.P. Call 428-2471.

St. Anselm, Bay Ridge — St. Anselm Workforce Ministry sponsors How to Start a Business and Stay in Business: The Business Plan as a Foundation for Success, May 15, 6:30-9 p.m. Limited seating. To register, contact 866-262-2095 or StAnselmWorkforceMinistry @yahoo.com.

St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy, Greenpoint —  Aladdin, May 17 and 18, 7 p.m. Presented by school drama club. Tickets: $10 at the door.

Our Lady of Angels, Bay Ridge — The Christophers’ Leadership Workshop, May 18, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. $45, includes lunch and materials. Registration required. Call Maria or Jacque, 212-759-4050 ext. 239. 

St. Finbar, Bath Beach — Disco Fever, May 18, 7 p.m. in Msgr. Scanlon Center. Featuring Cory Daye, Taana Gardner, Carol Douglas and Carol Williams. Host: DJ Cuban Pete. Tickets: $60, includes dinner buffet. Cash bar. For tickets, call 236-3312.

Holy Family, Canarsie — Family Spring Festival, May 18, 6:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. Dress in native costumes. Admission: $20; $10, children, ages nine-14. Tickets must by purchased by May 13. Call the rectory, 257-4423.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Sunset Park — Pentecost Vigil Mass, May 18, 7:30 p.m. Celebrant and homilist: Father Walter Lawson, Call 377-4101.

St. Thomas Aquinas, Flatlands — Trilingual Rosary in English, Spanish and Creole, May 18, 2 p.m. in the church. 

St. Saviour Catholic Academy, Park Slope — Spring Carnival Fundraiser, May 18, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Rides, games, arts and crafts and barbecue. All welcome. Call 768-4055.

Queen of All Saints, Fort Greene — Game Night Fundraiser, May 18, 6-10 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Hall. Checkers, Chess, Scrabble and more. Fee: $5, children 10 and under are free. Call 857-3114.

Resurrection, Gerritsen Beach — Flea Market, May 18, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in parking lot. Vendors wanted. Tables: $30. Call 743-7234. 

Good Shepherd, Marine Park — Catholic Club Yard Sale, May 18, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 1884 Stuart St. For details, call Jim, 309-2118. 

Rosary for Life — Day of Retreat, May 18, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Good Shepherd School, Marine Park. Speaker: Father Peter Pilsner. Day includes Mass and opportunity for confession. Fee: $25, includes lunch. To register, call Wyn Powers, 377-6920 by May 15.

St. Matthew, Crown Heights — Erimus II: Easter Recital, May 19, 5:30 p.m. Featuring Michael Zephyrine, music director, with Renee Ogiste, Paulette Coppin, Renaissance Steel Chamber Ensemble and parish’s English Mass Choir. Tickets: $20 adults; $10 children. Call 774-6848 or 395-0359.

St. Michael, Sunset Park — Flea Market, May 19, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Call 853-2004.

Our Lady of Angels, Bay Ridge — Farewell Mass for Father Samy, May 19, 12 p.m. Call 836-7200.

St. Jude, Canarsie — Lights of Wonderful Witness, May 21, 7:30 p.m. with Sister Ave Clark, O.P. Call 428-2471.

St. Francis College, Brooklyn Heights — Blood Drive, May 22, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For details, contact Zulayka Adamson, 722-6024.

Queen of All Saints, Fort Greene — Young Adults Group, May 22, 7:30 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Hall. E-mail qasyoungadults@gmail.com.

Our Lady of Angels, Bay Ridge — Bereavement Support Group Meeting, May 24, 7-8 p.m. Call Judy, 748-1164.

Holy Cross, Flatbush — English Prayer Group Breakfast, May 25, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Theme: 1 Peter 1:21. Speaker: Msgr. Anselm Nwaorgu. Cuisine: West-Indian/American. Donation: $15 adults; $7 children. For tickets, call Louise, 462-5921, or Sandra, 856-1471.

St. Rita, New Lots — 100th Anniversary Dinner Dance, May 25 in Msgr. Peyton Hall. For tickets, call 647-4910.

Our Lady Help of Christians, Midwood — Year of Faith Series: Captivated by Love, May 25, 3 p.m. Call 338-5242.

Our Lady of Peace, Gowanus/Park Slope — Learning about the Traditional Latin Mass, May 25, 12 p.m. followed by Missa Cantata (sung Traditional Latin Mass) at 1 p.m. Call 624-5122.

Holy Family, Canarsie — Charismatic Prayer Breakfast, May 25, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. Speaker: Father Andre Bain. Donation: $15. Call 257-4423.

Our Lady of Refuge, Flatbush — 13th Annual Barbecue Street Fair and Ethnic Food Festival, May 27, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free admission. Entertainment, vendors, music, games and face painting. Call 434-2090.

Holy Cross, Flatbush — English Charismatic Prayer Group Revival, May 28-30, 7 p.m. Theme: 1 Peter 1:21. Speaker: Msgr. Anselm Nwaorgu. All welcome. Call Louise, 462-5921, or Sandra, 856-1471.

St. Teresa of Avila, Prospect Heights — Mini Brunch Retreat: Hail Mary, Full of Grace, May 29, after 8:30 a.m. Mass with Sister Ave Clark, O.P. Call 428-2471.

St. Dominic, Bensonhurst — Charismatic Prayer Meeting, May 29, 7:30 p.m. Bring a Bible. All are welcome.

Holy Family, Canarsie —  Outdoor Flea Market, June 1. Call 257-4423.

Regina Opera Company, Sunset Park — Verdi’s La Traviata, June 1, 2, 8 and 9, 3 p.m. in the O.L.P.H. auditorium. For tickets, call 259-2772 or visit www.reginaopera.org.  

 

QUEENS

 

St. Mary Gate of Heaven, Ozone Park — Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr., presented by the students, May 10 and 11, 7:30 p.m. in the school gym. Tickets: $10. Call 846-0689.
St. Anthony of Padua, S. Ozone Park — Healing Mass, May 10, 7:30 p.m. Arrive by 6 p.m. for the rosary and Eucharistic adoration. Celebrant: Father Christopher Ezeoke. Call 529-3587.
Bishop Molloy Retreat House, Jamaica — A Retreat for Busy People, May 10-11, $145. Reservations required. Call 739-1229.
Our Lady of Mercy, Forest Hills — Defensive Driving Course, May 11, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the parish hall. Register in person at the rectory by May 7. Call 268-6143.
Incarnation, Queens Village — Sunday Scripture Sharing, May 11, 9-10:30 a.m. in the school auditorium. Call 465-8534.
St. Pius X, Rosedale — Fashion/Talent Show, May 11. Sponsored by the youth group. For details, call 525-9099.
St. Kevin, Flushing — Catholic Widows/Widowers Meeting, May 13, 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Call Augustine Young, 296-4642, or Nancy Bongiovi, 353-1045.
Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston — Marian Healing Mass, May 14, 7 p.m. Celebrant: Father Augustine Fernando. Call 229-8001. 
Incarnation, Queens Village — Blessed Sacrament Adoration, May 15, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. All welcome to pray. Call 465-8534.
St. Joan of Arc, Jackson Heights — Life in the Spirit Seminar, May 15. For details, call 377-4101. 
Nativity B.V.M.-St. Stanislaus Kostka, Ozone Park — Mini Mary Retreat, May 16, after 9 a.m. Mass with Sister Ave Clark, O.P. Call 428-2471.
St. Joan of Arc, Jackson Heights — Bereavement Program, May 16, 7-8:30 p.m. For anyone who has recently lost a loved one or friend. Registration required. To register, call Sister Maryann, 533-9519.
St. Fidelis, College Point — Traditional Latin Mass, May 17 at 7:15 a.m., and every first and third Friday. Contact Darryl at 347-612-6853.
Heart to Heart Residence, Jamaica — Holy Friday Video, May 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. with Sister Ave Clark, O.P. Call 428-2471.
Presentation B.V.M., Jamaica — Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Pro-Life Prayer Vigil, May 18, 7:30 a.m. Mass and procession to abortuary. Celebrant: Bishop Caggiano. Call 739-0241.  
Resurrection-Ascension, Rego Park — Health Care Lecture Series: Obesity, Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyles, May 18, 12 p.m. in English and 12:45 in Spanish in church meeting room. Speaker: Dr. Michael Avaricio, NYU School of Medicine. Call 533-7898.
L.I. Chapter Knights of Columbus — Charity Drive Dinner, May 18 at Russo’s on the Bay, Howard Beach. Benefits Faith in the Future and Mercy Home. 
Our Lady of Mercy, Forest Hills — Solo Piano Recital, May 18, 7:30 p.m. in church. Featuring: Joseph Martin, parish music director. Benefits refurbishment of parish’s Wurlitzer piano. Call 268-6143.

St. Francis de Sales, Belle Harbor — Bereavement Ministry Memorial Mass, May 18, 12 p.m. in the church. Opportunity to burn sealed letters to loved ones. Light refreshments. Call Noreen, 945-4235, or Eileen, 634-0359.

St. Josaphat, Bayside — Celebration of Mother’s Day Concert, May 18, 5:30 p.m. Organ recital by Griffin McMahon. Free. Call 229-1663.

Incarnation, Queens Village — Sunday Scripture Sharing, May 18, 9-10:30 a.m. in the school auditorium. Call 465-8534.

Heart to Heart Residence, Jamaica — Holy Friday Video, May 17, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Call 428-2471.

St. Sebastian, Woodside — Catholicism Series, May 19, 3-4:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Led by Msgr. Hardiman. Call 429-4442.

Theology on Tap, Forest Hills — Catholic Trivia Night, May 21, 7 p.m. at manor Oktoberfest. Moderator: Joseph LoGiudice. Call Paul, 965-7300 ext. 5556.

Incarnation, Queens Village — Blessed Sacrament Adoration, May 22, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. All welcome to pray. Call 465-8534.

Most Precious Blood, L.I.C. — Heart to Heart Ministry Mini Mary Brunch Retreat: Mary’s Gift of Love, May 22, after 8:30 a.m. Mass. Call 428-2471.

St. Joan of Arc, Jackson Heights — Bereavement Program, May 23, 7-8:30 p.m. For anyone who has recently lost a loved one or friend. Registration required. To register, call Sister Maryann, 533-9519.

Cathedral Seminary Formation House, Douglaston — Monthly Youth and Young Adult Gathering, May 24, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Refreshments, Holy Hour, sports and activities. Call 827-2454 or e-mail vocation@diobrook.org.

Incarnation, Queens Village — Sunday Scripture Sharing, May 25, 9-10:30 a.m. in the school auditorium. Call 465-8534.

St. Elizabeth, Ozone Park — Bereavement Support Group, May 26, 1:30-2:45 p.m. Call Sister Jareth, 296-4900.

Queen of Angels, Sunnyside — Heart to Heart Ministry Mini Brunch Retreat: Mary an Inspiration of Love, May 28, 7:30 p.m. Mass. Call 428-2471.

Incarnation, Queens Village — Blessed Sacrament Adoration, May 29, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. All welcome to pray. Call 465-8534.

St. Joan of Arc, Jackson Heights — Bereavement Program, May 30, 7-8:30 p.m. For anyone who has recently lost a loved one or friend. Registration required. To register, call Sister Maryann, 533-9519.