Another Awesome Afternoon in Pre-K
Pre-kindergartners are learning that the letter “A” starts words like apple, ant, alligator and amazing – the latter being a perfect way to describe their first few days at Our Lady of Hope School, Middle Village.
On a recent day, pre-k teacher Larissa Martincic, left, read an apple-themed book, and then boys and girls colored worksheets and made bright red letter “A” signs – each decorated with little apples.
What an awesome day! Photos © Marie Elena Giossi
If the name Debbie Gibson evokes a “foolish beat” in your heart, you’ll be delighted to hear that this Brooklyn-born hit singer will be returning to her native borough to perform in the Spirit of Christmas benefit concert for Futures in Education. The concert will be held at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, Prospect Heights, Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. Premium seats are $100. Prime seating is $75, and general audience tickets are $50. Proceeds will benefit diocesan Catholic schools.
So if you “just can’t shake your love” for Gibson – or the Catholic schools of our diocese – get your concert tickets by calling John Heyer at 718-965-7300 ext. 1613.
Marie DiGenova, Louis Cerchione, Charles Shelley, Richard and Karen Uzzi and Carol Verdi will be honored by St. Finbar Church, Bath Beach, at the parish’s annual dinner dance at The Riviera, Coney Island, Oct. 16. Tickets are $125, and seats may be reserved through Oct. 10. Call 718-236-3312.
The St. Francis de Sales Quilting Ministry, Belle Harbor, hosts its annual blessing of the quilts on Sunday, Oct. 5 at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Raffles follow in the parish hall. All are welcome. Call Maureen, 718-945-5512.
Study the Gospel according to Luke like never before at Immaculate Conception Church, Jamaica. Sessions are Mondays, Sept. 29 to Feb. 23, 7:30-9 p.m., and Tuesdays, Sept. 30 to Feb. 24, 9:30-11 a.m. Call 718-739-0880.
Tablet TALK readers, Sister Ave Clark, O.P., founder of Heart to Heart Ministry, Jamaica, is proud to announce that her ministry has just launched a new website: anextrateaspoonoflove.com.
She’s most grateful to Liz Loizou-Smith for helping to create the site. So be sure to visit, stay up-to-date with Sister Ave’s schedule and spread the love and kindness.
Healing a Father’s Heart is a 10-week, Bible-study program for men seeking spiritual healing from an abortion-related experience. The next session begins Oct. 9 and runs on Thursday evenings through Dec. 11. Sessions are free and confidential. Call 718-296-7969.
Parlez-vous français? You don’t have to speak French to enjoy a French Film Festival at St. Teresa parish, Woodside. Following a pilgrimage to France, Msgr. Steven Ferrari, pastor, was inspired to host this festival, which begins Oct. 11 with “Therese” and continues Nov. 6 and Dec. 8. Each film will either be in French with subtitles or about French characters or themes. Films will be shown at 6:15 p.m. in the parish center. Admission is free, and all are welcome. Call 718-784-2123.
Going Gold at Xaverian
Students from both Xaverian’s middle school program, Genesis, and high school in Bay Ridge joined forces this fall to “Go Gold” to raise awareness of pediatric cancer in memory of Frankie Loccisano, who lost his battle during his junior year at Xavieran H.S. in 2007. The effort was spearheaded by Frankie’s mother, Camille Orrichio-Loccisano, who runs Frankie’s Mission, a nonprofit dedicated to families touched by childhood cancer. The Genesis Program’s Student Leadership Council cut over 400 yards of gold ribbon and worked with the high schoolers to hang the ribbon around the school’s exterior. Photo courtesy Xaverian