Around the Diocese

Around the Diocese: April 16, 2016

BROOKLYN

St. Columba, Marine Park — Ladies Guild’s Spring Fest Raffle Night, April 15, 6:30 p.m. in Msgr. Jolley Hall. Tickets: $20, includes snacks, soda, coffee and tea. Age 18 and older. Call 338-6265.

St. John the Baptist, Bedford-Stuyvesant — Garifuna Catholic Spiritual Enrichment Society Prayer Breakfast, April 16, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $20. Call 574-4855 or 917-500-2892.

St. Patrick, Bay Ridge — Barn Dance, April 16, 6:30 p.m. $55, includes barbecue and Italian fare, The Mary Lamont Band. Raffles, prizes, artwork and jewelry. For tickets, call 238-2600.

Our Lady of Grace, Gravesend — Padre Pio Prayer group meeting, April 16, 10:30 a.m. prayers, Mass, rosary and relic. Call 646-269-8008.

Our Lady of Peace, Gowanus/Park Slope — Learning about the Traditional Latin Mass, April 16, 12:30 p.m. followed by Missa Cantata (sung Traditional Latin Mass). Call 624-5122.

St. Agnes, Cobble Hill — Sounds on Sackett Concert Series: Classical, April 16, 7 p.m. $20; children under 12, free. Call 625-1717.

St. Mark Academy, Sheepshead Bay — Card Party: April in Paris, April 16. $25. For tickets, call 332-9304 or 347-574-1828.

Our Lady of Angels, Bay Ridge — Project Andrew, April 17, 6-8 p.m. with Bishop Raymond Chappetto. Prayer and fellowship for young men considering the priesthood. RSVP by calling 827-2454.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Sunset Park — Alumni Communion Mass and Brunch, April 17, 10:15 a.m. in the lower church. Elementary and high school alumni. $25. Contact rmartorelli@olphcab.org or 439-8067.

St. Finbar, Bath Beach — Mass in Honor of St. Padre Pio, April 18, 7 p.m. Relic available for veneration. Call 236-3312.

Divine Mercy, Greenpoint/ Williamsburg — Witness to Mercy Series, April 17, 1 p.m. in St. Cecilia Church. Speaker: Msgr. Charles Fink. Topic: Catholic convert and Vietnam veteran speaks about God’s mercy. Call 387-0256.

St. John Paul II House of Discernment, Cypress Hills — Evening of Fraternity, April 18, 5-7 p.m. Holy Hour, conference and dinner. RSVP by calling 827-2454.

St. Finbar, Bath Beach — Mass in honor of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, relic available for veneration. April 18, 7 p.m. Call 236-3312.

St. Anselm, Bay Ridge — Pathways to Job Opportunities, April 20, 7-9 p.m. in the academy basement. Free workshop for those looking to enter or re-enter the job market. Register by calling 238-2900 ext. 212.

St. Francis Xavier Academy, Park Slope — Card Party and Spring Gathering, April 22, 7 p.m. in the school. $20, includes cake, coffee, soda. For tickets, call 857-2559.

Our Lady of Angels, Bay Ridge — Bereavement Support Group, April 22, 7-8 p.m. in St. Joseph Center. Call Judy, 748-1164.

Midwood Catholic Academy, Flatlands — Spring Fling Card Party, April 22, 7 p.m. in Msgr. King Hall. $20 in advance, $25 at the door, includes coffee, cake, ice cream. For tickets, call 377-1800.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Sunset Park — Scripture Class: Witnesses and the trial theme in the Gospel of John, April 22, 11 a.m. in the sacristy with Father John Murray. Bring a Bible.

SS. Simon and Jude, Gravesend — Rosary Society’s Spring Card Party, April 22, 7 p.m. $25. Call 375-9600.

Our Lady of Peace, Gowanus/Park Slope — Traditional Latin Mass, April 24, 9:30 a.m. Missalettes with translation. Call Dorothy, 836-0804 or Joan, 238-7280.

Sacred Hearts-St. Stephen, Carroll Gardens – Nurses’ Mass, April 24, 10 a.m. 25th anniversary celebration. Celebrant: Msgr. Guy A. Massie. Refreshments. Contact Sondra at info@sacredhearts-ststephen.com or 596-7750.

St. Francis Xavier, Park Slope — Year of Mercy Evening of Art and Mercy, April 25, 7:30 p.m. Call 638-1880.

St. Frances Cabrini, Bath Beach — Retreat: The Name of God is Mercy, April 26, 7:30 p.m. with Sister Ave Clark, O.P. Call 428-2471.

QUEENS

Presentation B.V.M., Jamaica — Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Pro-Life Mass and Prayer Vigil, April 16, 7:30 a.m. Call 853-2789.

Our Lady of the Snows School, N. Floral Park — Auction Night, April 16, 6-10 p.m. $15, includes finger food, wine, soda and dessert. For tickets, call 347-6070.

St. Joseph, Astoria — NY ‘Mary from Dungloe’ Irish Gala Dance, April 16, 8 p.m. Music: Marti G and the G-men, Celtic music and step dancers. $45, includes buffet, desserts, tea, coffee. For tickets, call Anne-Marie 347-596-6104.

St. Mel, Flushing — Musical Concert: Songs Through the Decades, 1960s-’90s, April 17, 3 p.m. In celebration of parish’s 75th anniversary. Call 886-0201.

St. Matthias, Ridgewood — Faith and Film Series: “The 33,” April 17, 6 p.m. Light refreshments. Call 821-6447.

St. Sebastian, Woodside — Scott Hahn Video Series: Lord Have Mercy, April 17, 3:30 p.m. Church teaching on mercy, forgiveness, reconciliation. Call 646-734-8958.

Corpus Christi, WoodsideBroadway Comes to Woodside, benefit concert, April 17, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20, $15 for seniors and students, available at the door.

Holy Trinity, Whitestone — Special Needs Mass, April 17, 12:30 p.m. Celebrant: Father Joseph Gibino. ASL interpreter. Hospitality follows. Call 767-0095.

Holy Child Jesus, Richmond Hill — Afternoon of Music Concert, April 17, 2 p.m. Religious, classic and popular favorites. Guest: Katsmui Ferguson, violinist. Free. For reservations, call 846-7809 or 846-1455.

Holy Family, Flushing — 75th Anniversary Mass, April 17, 12 p.m. with Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio. Call 969-2448.

Our Lady of the Angelus, Rego Park — Healing Mass, April 18, 8 p.m. Confessions and rosary at 6:45 p.m. Celebrant: Father Jeffry Dillon. Sponsor: Servants of the Holy Spirit Community. Call 592-9329.

Theology on Tap, Astoria — April Fools and Easter Joys, April 18, 7 p.m., with Msgr. Sean Ogle at Mojave. Contact 965-7300 ext. 5556 or pmorisi@diobrook.org.

St. Luke, Whitestone — Blood Drive, April 17, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the school. Call 869-0456.

St. Josaphat, Bayside — Flea Market, Polish Meat and Bake Sale, April 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Vendors wanted. Call 224-3052.

St. Gregory the Great, Bellerose — Mercy Is God’s Love, Become It, April 19, 7:30 p.m. with Father Bob Lauder and Sister Ave Clark, O.P. Call 428-2471.

Agape Center, Breezy Point — Healing Mass, April 19, 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas More Church. Call 474-PRAY(7729).

American Martyrs, Bayside — John Michael Talbot, Christian musician, author and TV host, April 20-22 at 7:30 p.m. No tickets. Love offering. Call 464-4582.

St. Benedict the Moor, Jamaica — Mini Brunch Retreat: Everyday Alleluia Moments, April 20, after 8:30 a.m. Mass. Call 428-2471.

Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, Bayside — Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained: “Why Do I Need the Church? The Mystery of the Catholic Church,” April 20, 7:30 p.m. with Father Mark Matthias. Call 229-5929.

St. Josaphat, Bayside — Casino Trip, April 21. For details and reservations, call 914-921-7631.

St. Sebastian, Woodside — Healing of Families Prayer Seminar, April 22-24 with Father Yozefu (Joseph) B. Ssemakula. Conference, Mass and healing services on April 22, 5-10 p.m., and April 23-24, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Healing Mass, April 25, 7:30 p.m. Call Father Rodnev, 429-4442, or Dr. Conrado Ponio, 381-4419.

Our Lady of Mercy, Forest Hills — Best of Doo Wop Night, April 23, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. in the parish hall. Featuring: The Tribunes. Dinner, dancing, music and raffles. $35/adult; $10/child. Call 268-6143.

St. Josaphat, Bayside — Rummage Sale, April 23-24. Call 229-1663.

St. Fidelis, College Point — Parish Feast Day, April 24, 11:45 a.m. bilingual Mass. Call 445-6164.

St. Matthias, Ridgewood — Flea Market, April 24, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the parish hall. Vendor tables: $25. Call Carlos, 917-567-7040.

St. Rose of Lima, Rockaway Beach — Project Andrew, April 24, 4:30-7 p.m. with Bishop Octavio Cisneros. Prayer and fellowship for young Catholic men considering priesthood. Call 827-2454.

St. Pius X, Rosedale — Chinese Auction, April 24. Call 525-9099.

St. Adalbert, Elmhurst — Filipino American Community Mass, April 24. Call 507-6517.

Our Lady of the Snows School, N. Floral Park — Easter Concert: Voices of Joy and Hope, April 24, 3 p.m. Sponsored by Queens Deanery No. 5. Call 347-6070.

St. Helen, Howard Beach — Ladies Night, April 26, 7 p.m. at Russo’s on the Bay. Call 835-4155.