Around the Diocese

Around the Diocese: March 14, 2015

BROOKLYN

Resurrection, Gerritsen Beach — Lenten Series: Healing, March 12, 7:30-8:45 p.m. Speaker: Msgr. Theo Joseph. Prayer, song, eucharistic adoration and benediction. Music: Revelation 23. Call 743-7234.

St. Thomas Aquinas, Flatlands — Lenten Prayer Room, multi-sensory experience, March 12-15 in the Aquinas Center. Confessions: March 13, 1:30-3:30 p.m. in Creole, and March 14, 1:30-3:30 p.m. in Spanish. Call 253-4404.

Divine Mercy, Williamsburg/Greenpoint — Bereavement Support Group, March 14, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in St. Francis rectory. Call 387-0256.

St. Thomas Aquinas, Flatlands — St. Patrick-St. Joseph Dinner Dance, March 14, 7 p.m. in Msgr. King Hall. Tickets: $40, includes Irish and Italian buffet, beer, soda, coffee, tea and dessert. Live band: Celtic Justice. Raffles and 50/50s. For tickets, call 253-4404.

Our Lady of Angels, Bay Ridge — Bereavement Support Group, March 14, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Call 836-7200.

Our Lady of the Presentation, Brownsville — Mini Lenten Retreat: Christian Love, Charity and Service, March 14, 1-5 p.m. Call 345-2604.

Oratory of St. Boniface, Downtown Brooklyn — Catholic Bloggers: A Cloud of Witness, March 15, 1 p.m. with Elizabeth Scalia and other leading online writers. Free. Call 875-2096.

St. Brendan, Midwood — Lenten Soup Lunch and Presentation, March 15, after 11 a.m. Mass with Sister Ave Clark, O.P. Call 428-2471.

St. Augustine, Park Slope – Workshops: Learn to Chant the Tenebrae, March 15 and 22, 1:15 – 3 p.m. Call 783-3132.

Our Lady of Refuge, Ditmas Park — Organ Recital: Loreto Aramendi, March 15, 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Go to www.olrbooklyn.org/pipeorgan/ and click on “Organ Recital Series.”

Our Lady of Peace, Gowanus/Park Slope — Traditional Latin Mass, March 15, and every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Missalettes with translation available. Call Dorothy, 836-0804.

Brooklyn St. Patrick’s Parade, Park Slope – 40th Parade, March 15, 9 a.m. Mass at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Celebrant: Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio. Parade kicks off at 1 p.m. Call 499-9482.

St. Rose of Lima, Parkville — Lenten Music and Art, March 15, 4 p.m. Concert: “Last Seven Words of Christ on the Cross” performed by a Slavic arts ensemble, Art Exhibit: “Golgotha.”Call 434-8040.

St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, Prospect Heights — Feast of St. Joseph Mass, March 19, 7 p.m. in Creole. Celebrant: Auxiliary Bishop Guy Sansaricq.

Holy Name of Jesus, Park Slope — Eucharistic Adoration, March 19 and every Thursday after the 11:15 a.m. Mass with Benediction at 5:30 p.m. Contact Alayne 768-9013 or acox42@nyc.rr.com.

Bishop Kearney H.S., Bensonhurst — Card Party Extravaganza: Spring Fever!, March 20, 7 p.m. Donation: $25, includes a sandwich, soda, cookies, tea and coffee. Hundreds of prizes in Chinese auction style. Advance tickets only. Call 718 236-6363 ext. 247 or email vlake@kearneyhs.org.

Good Shepherd, Marine Park — Healing Mass, March 20, 7:30 p.m. Celebrant: Father John Maduri. Rosary at 7:10 p.m. Call 998-2800.

St. Columba, Marine Park — Spring Fest: Raffle Night Card Party, March 20, 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Ladies’ Guild. Donation: $20, includes chips, pretzels, cookies, soda, coffee and tea. Age 18 and older. For tickets, call Rose, 627-4247 or Mary, 339-0692 or Loretta, 252-9238.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Sunset Park – Pro-Life Mass, March 20, 7:30 p.m. Call 492-9200.

St. Saviour, Park Slope – “No Greater Love” performed by the Xavier Company, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. in church. A vibrant musical drama that celebrates the Passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Free-will donation.

Our Lady of Grace, Gravesend — Back to the ’70s Dance, March 20. Call 375-2081 for details.

St. Patrick School, Bay Ridge — Annual Barn Dance, March 21, 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Donation: $55 adult; $25 youth. Full buffet, raffles, prizes, artwork, jewelry. For tickets, call Father Bretone, 636-3584 or Teresa, 876-9361.

St. Mark School, Sheepshead Bay — Casino Royale Card Party, March 21, 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $25, includes lunch. Call 332-9304.

Our Lady of Peace, Gowanus/Park Slope — Learning about the Traditional Latin Mass, March 21, 12 p.m. followed by Missa Cantata (sung Traditional Latin Mass) at 1 p.m. Call 624-5122.

St. Thomas Aquinas, Flatlands — 1,000 Hail Marys, March 21 and every third Saturday of the month. Call 253-4404.

St. John Paul II Discernment House, Cypress Hills — Project Andrew, March 22, 4:30 p.m. with Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio. Prayer, dinner and conversation. To RSVP, call 827-2454 or email vocations@diobrook.org.

St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy, Greenpoint — Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, March 22, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Admission: $10. Hot food. Face painting. For details, call 383-1970.

Our Lady of Grace, Gravesend – Installation of New Pastor, Father Vincent Chirichella, March 22, 11:45 a.m. Mass. RSVP by March 17. Call 627-2020.

Good Shepherd, Marine Park — Book Club, March 23, 7:45 p.m. in the rectory. Book: “Me Before You” by Jo Jo Moyes. Call 998-2800.

St. Thomas Aquinas, Flatlands — Lenten Retreat, March 24 and 25. Led by Father Joseph Gibino. Call 253-4404.

Divine Mercy, Williamsburg/Greenpoint — Bereavement Support Group, March 25, 7:30-9:30 p.m. in St. Francis rectory. Call 387-0256.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Academy, Sunset Park — Tricky Tray Night of Prizes, March 27, 7 p.m. in Notre Dame Hall. To make a donation or buy tickets, call 439-8067.

Our Lady of Angels, Bay Ridge — Bereavement Support Group, March 27, 7-8 p.m. Call 836-7200.

Our Lady of the Presentation-Our Lady of Mercy, Ocean Hill — Afternoon of Charismatic Prayer, March 28, 3 p.m. Call 345-2604.

St. Charles Borromeo, Brooklyn Heights – Two-Piano Concert: Dances from the Americas and Europe, March 28, 7:30 p.m. Featuring Sergio Sandi and Ferran Cullell. Tickets: $15 at the door.

St. Bernard, Mill Basin — Defensive Driving Course, March 28, 10 a.m. in the school. $50. Benefits the parish. To register, call, 763-5533.

St. Thomas Aquinas, Flatlands — Easter Fair, March 28, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. in Msgr. King Hall. Vendors, face painting, egg hunt. Lunch with the Easter Bunny, 12 p.m., $5 per child. Tables available. Call 253-4404.

St. Augustine, Park Slope – Novus Ordo Gregorian Chant Mass, Palm Sunday, March 29, 4 p.m. Chanted in Latin and English by the St. Augustine Gregorian Chant Schola. Texts and translations available. Call 783-3132.

Our Lady of Peace, Gowanus/Park Slope — Traditional Latin Mass, March 29, and every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Missalettes with translation available. Call Dorothy, 836-0804.

Our Lady Help of Christians, Midwood — 43rd annual Good Friday Blood Drive, April 3, 3-9 p.m. in the church hall. Call Mildred, 258-1527.

St. Augustine, Park Slope – Complete Monastic Tenebrae Service, Good Friday, April 3, 6 p.m. Chanted in Latin. Call 783-3132.

St. Jude, Canarsie — Third Order Carmelites of Our Lady of Grace Meeting, April 5, 2 p.m. in the Maria Lopez Community Room. Call 917-767-2515.

St. Thomas Aquinas, Flatlands — Bereavement Support Group, April 6, 7 p.m. in the Aquinas Center. Call 253-4404 ext. 16.

Our Lady of Grace, Gravesend – Spring Fair, April 11-12. Carnival games, raffles, vendors and Italian Café. Call 627-2020.

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

Visitation Monstery, Bay Ridge — Praise and Worship Service, April 13, 7:30 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and laying on of hands. Call 474-7729.

Our Lady of Grace, Gravesend — Ladies Nights Out Card Party Extravaganza, April 15. Call 375-2081 for details.

 

QUEENS

St. Kevin, Flushing — “The Journey, Cross and Crucifixion,” musical presentation of the Stations of the Cross, March 13, 8 p.m. in church. All welcome.

St. John’s University, Jamaica — An Evening of Hope to support the Ladies of Charity at the university, March 13, 6:30 p.m. $50. Light refreshments and desert bar. Honoree: Rosanne Haggerty, president and CEO of Community Solutions. Call 990-1612.

St. Mel Academy, Flushing — Grocery Bingo, March 13, 7 p.m. in Father O’Malley Hall. $25. Call 539-8211.

Our Lady of Mercy, Forest Hills — Evening of Praise and Worship, March 13, 7:30 p.m. with Nancy Arkin. Prayer, songs and healing.

St. Teresa, Woodside — French Film Festival with Msgr. Steven Ferrari, March 14, 6:15 p.m. Film: “Of Gods and Men.” Free. Call 784-2123.

St. Adalbert, Elmhurst — St. Pedro Poveda Theresian Association Meeting, March 14, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. All welcome. Call 507-6517.

Our Lady of Mercy, Forest Hills — Bizet’s “Carmen,” presented by Golden Rose Opera Works, March 14, 7 p.m. and March 15, 2 p.m. $20. Call 793-2033.

Sacred Heart, Bayside — Taize Lenten Evening of Prayer, March 15, 7 p.m. Call 224-5695.

St. Matthias, Ridgewood — Blood Drive, March 15, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Call 456-9104.

St. Matthias, Ridgewood — Faith and Film: “Ring the Bell,” movie and discussion, March 15, 6 p.m. in the school. Call 821-6447.

St. Andrew Avellino, Flushing — Lenten Speakers Series, March 15, 4:30 p.m. in church. Speaker: Msgr. Walter Rossi. Call 359-0417.

St. Josaphat, Bayside — Flea Market, Polish Meat and Bake Sale, March 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Vendors wanted. Call 224-3052.

St. Clare, Rosedale — Holy Shroud of Turin: An Evening of Renewal in the Faith, March 16, 7 p.m. Relic available. Call 527-6213.

Our Lady of the Snows, N. Floral Park — Lenten Scripture Study: The Book of Jonah, March 16 and 23, 7:30 p.m. Call 347-6070.

Our Lady of the Angelus, Rego Park — Healing Mass, March 16, 8 p.m. Arrive by 6:45 p.m. for confession and rosary. Call Barbara, 592-9329.

Sacred Heart, Bayside — Walking the Labyrinth: a spiritual practice, March 16-18, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. Call 224-5695.

Resurrection-Ascension, Rego Park — Talk and Vespers with Jim Ryan, March 16 and 19, 7 p.m. Call 533-7898.

St. Matthias, Ridgewood — Lenten Retreat, March 16-17, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. confession and Mass; and 6-8 p.m. confession and Mass. Led by Msgr. Peter Zendzian. Call 821-6447.

Blessed Sacrament, Jackson Heights — Great Mission of Lent, March 17-22 with Father Nelson Medina, O.P. Call 639-3888.

St. Josaphat, Bayside — Irish Derby Day at the Races, March 19, 1 p.m. in the parish hall. $5. For reservations, call 917-921-7631.

Heart to Heart Ministry, Jamaica — Lenten Prayer Group, March 19, 10-11:15 a.m. with Sister Ave Clark, O.P. To RSVP, call 428-2471.

Christ the King, Springfield Gardens — Stations of the Cross, live, dramatic presentation, March 20, 8 p.m. Free-will offering. Call 528-6010.

St. Fidelis, College Point – Traditional Latin Mass, March 20, 7:15 a.m. and every first and third Friday. Missalettes with translation available. Call Darryl, 347-612-6853.

St. Mel, Flushing – Grand Feast of St. Joseph, March 20, 7:30 p.m. Solemn Mass. Celebrant: Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio. Refreshments follow in Father O’Malley Hall. Call 886-0881.

Holy Cross, Maspeth — Legion of Mary’s annual Consecration to Mary Ceremony, March 21, 1 p.m. with Auxiliary Bishop Paul Sanchez. Call 894-1387.

St. Joan of Arc, Jackson Heights — Parents’ Association Dinner Dance, March 21, 7-10 p.m. in the school gym. Tickets: $30, includes dinner with cash bar. Age 21 and over only. Tables reserved for alumni. For tickets, call 347-287-0032 or email SJAPA2013@gmail.com.

Our Lady of Hope, Queens Village — Spring Flea Market, March 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. New merchandise, vendors, raffles, 50/50s. Vendors welcome. For vendor tables, call 458-3535.

Resurrection-Ascension, Rego Park — Morning Reflection, March 21, 9:45 a.m. with Sister Ave Clark, O.P., in Father Feely Hall. Call 533-7898.

St. Andrew Avellino, Flushing — Lenten Speakers Series, March 22, 4:30 p.m. in church. Speaker: Father Stephen Giulietti. Call 359-0417.

Mary’s Nativity-St. Ann, Flushing — Queensboro Symphony Orchestra Performance, March 22, 7 p.m. Featuring works of Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Paul Joseph. Free-will offering. Call 359-5996 or visit www.pauljoseph.com.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Astoria – Rosary Society Bake Sale, March 22, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Parish Institute Gym. Coffee will available for purchase. Tables set up. Proceeds fund charitable efforts such as the St. Margaret Mary Food Pantry. Call 278-1834.

St. Adalbert, Elmhurst — Lenten Movie: “Ruth,” March 22, 3 p.m. in the lower church. Price: One Hail Mary. All ages welcome. Call 639-0212.

Resurrection-Ascension, Rego Park — Talk and Prayers with Father Peter Purpura, March 22, 3 p.m. in church. Call 533-7898.

St. Sebastian, Woodside – Healing Seminar for Families, March 23-26 with Father Yozefu-B. Ssemakula.

Bishop Molloy Retreat House, Jamaica Estates — Hermit Day: The Benefits of Solitude, March 25, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Spiritual direction available. Freewill offering. To register, call 739-1229.

St. Adalbert School, Elmhurst — Roaring Twenties Dinner and Auction, March 27, 7 p.m. Tickets: $35, includes hot buffet, dessert, coffee/tea, beer, wine and soda. RSVP by March 18. Call Mrs. DiRico, 639-0212.

St. Fidelis, College Point — Creative Ministries’ “The Journey, Cross and Crucifixion,” March 27, 8 p.m. in church. Dramatic presentation of the Stations of the Cross. Free-will offering. Call 445-6164.

Holy Family, Flushing — Defensive Driving Course, March 28, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. $45. To register, call 631-360-9720.

St. Pius X, Rosedale – Myriam Prayer Group’s Palm Sunday Concert, March 29, 6:30 p.m. in church. Donation: $20. Call 525-9099.

Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston — St. Michael’s Guild, for young adults age 18-35, April 1, and every first Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 p.m. For details, email stmichaelsguild@diobrook.org.

St. Fidelis, College Point – Traditional Latin Mass, April 3, 7:15 a.m. and every first and third Friday. Missalettes with translation available. Call Darryl, 347-612-6853.

Sacred Heart, Glendale — Good Friday Blood Drive, April 3, 2-7 p.m. Donors receive free fish dinner courtesy of the Knights of Columbus. Call Chris, 917-474-9723 or kofc5103@gmail.com.

Our Lady of Grace, Howard Beach — A Night of Doo Wop, April 11, 7-11 p.m., featuring The Devotions. Tickets: $40, includes music, food, beer and wine. Sponsored by St. Sylvester’s Knights of Columbus Council No. 6194. Benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For reservations, call Richard, 213-2599, or Lamondo, 646-267-8656.

St. Teresa, Woodside — French Film Festival with Msgr. Steven Ferrari, April 11, 6:15 p.m. in the parish center. Film: “My Father’s Glory.” Free. Next film night: May 9. Call 784-2123.