Around the Diocese

Around the Diocese: March 18, 2017

BROOKLYN

Visitation B.V.M., Red Hook — St. Patrick’s Night Fundraiser, March 17, begins with 6 p.m. Mass. $40 per person. Call 805-300-6913.

Most Precious Blood, Bath Beach — Holy Hour Dedicated to Vocations, March 17, 7-10 p.m.

St. Thomas Aquinas, Flatlands — Men’s Morning of Prayer, March 18, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Hosted by the Holy Name Society. Morning includes Mass, breakfast and a guest speaker. For men age 18 and over. Call 253-4404.

St. Gregory, Crown Heights — Lenten Brunch Retreat, March 18, with Sister Ave Clark, O.P. Call 428-2471.

Sacred Hearts-St. Stephen, Carroll Gardens — Come Dance with Me: An Evening of Music, March 18, 6:30 p.m. in Cabrini Hall. Tickets: $40. Live jazz, dancing, karaoke, buffet, beer, soda, Irish coffee and Italian pastries. Call 596-7750.

Holy Cross, Flatbush — English Charismatic Prayer Group Day of Prayer, March 18, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Theme: Ephesians 5: 8-10. Speaker: Sister Pat Lucas, C.S.J. Donation: $7. Brown bag lunch. Call Louise, 462-5921, or Sandra, 856-1471.

Our Lady of Angels, Bay Ridge — St. Patrick-St. Joseph Show and Dinner, March 19, 2 p.m. with Daniel Rodriguez. Call 836-7200.

Our Lady of Grace, Gravesend — Soup Supper, March 18, 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. Speaker from Hour Children. $7. Reservations preferred. Call 627-2020.

St. Columba, Marine Park — Blood Drive, March 19, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the hall. Free, hot breakfast for all who donate. Call 338-6265.

Our Lady of Peace, Gowanus/Park Slope — Traditional Latin Mass, March 19, 9:30 a.m. Missalettes with translation available. Call Dorothy, 836-0804 or Joan, 238-7280.

St. Anselm, Bay Ridge — Blood Drive, March 19, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. in Meletia Hall.

Theology on Tap, Greenpoint/Williamsburg — Why God Matters, March 20, 7 p.m. at The Lot Radio, 17 Nassau Ave. Speaker: Father Raphael Zwolenkiewicz. Contact pmorisi@diobrook.org.

Our Lady Help of Christians, Midwood — Our Lives Are Entwined with Christ: Lenten Retreat in the Spirit of St. Ignatius of Loyola, March 22 and 29, after 8:30 a.m. Mass and at 7:30 p.m. leader: Dr. Bob Giugliano. Call 338-5242.

St. Columba, Marine Park — Parish Mission, March 20-23, 7:30 p.m. Presenter: Father John Murray, C.Ss.R. Call 338-6265.

St. Ephrem, Dyker Heights — Bereavement Support Group, March 20, 7 p.m. Call 921-9518.

Holy Family, Canarsie — English Lenten Retreat, March 20-24, 7 p.m. each night. Retreat leader: Father Trevor Nathasingh. Theme: “A Time of Grief, A Time of Mercy.” Call 257-4423.

St. Ephrem, Dyker Heights — Lenten Retreat: My Encounter with Jesus, March 21, 1 p.m. with Sister Martha Ondeicka, O.P. Offering: $5. Call 921-9518.

St. Teresa of Avila, Prospect Heights — Mini Lenten Brunch Retreat, March 22, following the 8:30 a.m. Mass with Sister Ave Clark, O.P. Call 428-2471.

Diocesan Offices, Park Slope — Young Adult Leader Gathering, March 23, 7 p.m. For young adult ministry leaders to discuss experiences, best practices. To register, email ccalderon@diobrook.org.

Sacred Hearts-St. Stephen, Carroll Gardens — An Evening with the Lord, a reading of Christ’s Passion, evening prayer and adoration with music, March 24, 7 p.m. Call 596-7750.

QUEENS

Christ the King, Springfield Gardens — Creative Ministries presents “The Journey, Cross and Crucifixion,” March 17, 8 p.m. Free-will offering. Call 528-6010.

St. Bartholomew, Elmhurst — St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, March 17, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Watch parade, enjoy traditional meal. $10. Call 424-5400.

Incarnation, Queens Village — Multilingual Stations of the Cross, March 17 and March 24, 7:30 p.m.

Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston — National Italian Apostolate Lenten Day of Prayer, March 18, 9:30 a.m. with Father Giacomo Sgroi. Cost: $20, includes lunch. Call Msgr. Massie, 596-7750.

Our Lady of Light, St. Albans — Defensive Driving Course, March 18. $30. Call Dwayne Taylor, 917-903-9423, or Nick Iwu, 516-993-3322 to register.

Cathedral Prep, Elmhurst — Fraternitas, March 18, 1-5 p.m. Focus: A True Catholic Gentleman. Fraternal group for middle school boys striving to know God’s will in their lives. Call 827-2454.

Maggie’s Little Theatre, Middle Village — Murder Mystery Musical Comedy: “Something’s Afoot,” March 18 and 25, 8 p.m.; March 19 and 26, 2:30 p.m.; March 24, 8 p.m. Tickets: $20; $15 seniors; $12 children. Call 917-579-5389 or visit maggieslittletheater.org.

Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, Bayside — Concert: Willoughby Brothers, March 19, 2 p.m. Tickets: $30 at the door. Call Betty, 347-613-1303.

Holy Trinity, Whitestone — Special Needs Mass, March 19, 12:30 p.m. ASL. Call 767-0095.

Our Lady of the Angelus, Rego Park – St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Drive, March 19, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. For details, call 897-4444.

St. Sebastian, Woodside —Film and Discussion: “Jesus of Nazareth,” March 19, 3:30-5 p.m. in the parish center. Call 646-734-8958.

St. Joan of Arc, Jackson Heights — Flea Market and Craft Fair, March 19, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Msgr. Boyland Auditorium. Call 429-2333.

St. Joan of Arc, Jackson Heights — Rosary Society Presentation, March 19, following the 10:30 a.m. Mass with Sister Ave Clark, O.P. Call 428-2471.

St. Sebastian, Woodside — Landings: Welcoming Catholics back to the faith, starts March 20, 7 p.m. in the convent. Eight sessions. Call 899-3341 ext. 143.

Mary’s Nativity-St. Ann, Flushing — Lenten Journey With Jesus into the Desert, Tuesdays, March 21, 28 and April 4, 9:30 a.m. in the parish center. Call 353-5961.

St. Bartholomew, Elmhurst — Lenten Prayer and Presentation, March 22, 9 a.m. Mass, breakfast and sessions, English and Spanish; 7:30 p.m. Spanish. Call 424-5400.

Incarnation, Queens Village — Lenten Vespers Series, March 22, 7:30 p.m. Deacon Clem Pierre-Antoine reflects on “Jesus, My Healer.”

St. Sebastian, Woodside — Lenten Retreat, March 25, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Donation: $10. Call Bertha, 440-9250 or Rebecca, 646-739-3340.