Father Herald, CFR, displays socks that the parishioners of St. Helen’s, Howard Beach, donated to the men at the St. Anthony Shelter in the Bronx. During ‘Socktober’ more than 350 pairs of new socks were collected.
Month: November 2016
Feet Lend a Helping Hand For St. Augustine’s Pantry
St. Augustine’s Helping Hands Food Pantry in Park Slope conducted its annual 5K Fun Run/Walk/Bike Fundraiser in Prospect Park on Nov. 19.
Former Dodger Hurler Is Dead at 90
Ralph Branca, who pitched for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1944 to 1953 and earned all-star status three times, died Nov. 23 at the King Street Home in Rye Brook, NY, where he had been living. He was 90.
Thankful for St. Kevin’s
Dear Editor: A very large thank you to the parishioners of St. Kevin’s parish in Flushing.
Don’t Mock Worshippers
Dear Editor: I write concerning the opinions expressed by some regarding opposition to the music being played during Mass in some churches. I think many of the chants, regulations and prayers in the Church have come from rules and traditions handed down through the years. Many of them have nothing to do with Christ’s teachings while on Earth. Jesus did not sing Gregorian Chant or pray written prayers. He would have prayed extemporaneously from the heart to God.
Obituary: Sister Joan Mary Rohan, DW
Sister Joan Mary Rohan, DW (formerly Sister Robert of the Immaculate), a member of the Daughters of Wisdom for 65 years, died Nov. 20, at age 84.
A Double Standard
Dear Editor: I have to respond to Rita Murphy’s letter (Nov. 26). She is appalled that Trump was elected. Why is it that in 2008 and 2012 when Obama was elected twice, everything was fine. We did not loot stores, burn cars, block roads or try to prevent shoppers from shopping. We peacefully accepted a legitimate win for Obama.
Woman Upset by Trump
Dear Editor: As a woman, having heard and seen how the U.S. president-elect considers and treats women (the most outrageous of his comments from a while ago as reported by CNN), I’d like to ask our religious leaders whether a Mass could be celebrated in all our dioceses in reparation for such demeaning words. They offend both women and men if for no other reason because also men are born from their mothers.
Memorial Mass for Father Edward Kiernan
A memorial Mass for Father Edward Kiernan, former pastor of St. Columba parish, Marine Park, will be held at the church, Saturday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m.
Obituary: Sister Eileen Miller, IHM
Sister Eileen Miller, IHM, (formerly known as Sister M. Berchmans) of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on Friday, Nov. 25, at Regional Hospital of Scranton.