Around the Diocese

Around the Diocese: April 15, 2017

BROOKLYN

St. Ephrem, Dyker Heights — Divine Mercy Devotion, April 17-22, 2:45 p.m.; Divine Mercy Sunday Mass, April 23, 3 p.m. with Msgr. Theophilus Joseph and Father Richard Bretone. Call 833-1010.

St. Columba, Marine Park — Ladies’ Guild Raffle Night, April 21, 6:30 p.m. in Msgr. Jolley Hall. $25 per person. Call Rose, 627-4247.

Our Lady of Grace, Gravesend — Band: Then Again, April 22, 7:30 p.m. $40 includes hot food. BYOB, no hard liquor. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Call Lou, 917-509-0302 or Mary Ann, 376-8294.

Resurrection, Gerritsen Beach — Charismatic Renewal Youth Conference: “Come Holy Spirit,” April 22, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. For confirmandi and other youth. Speakers: Father Mike Gribbon, Michael Mekako. $20. Call 377-4101.

St. Fortunata, East New York — Remembrance of the Holy Family’s Flight to Egypt, April 23, 1:30 p.m. Mass. Celebrant: Bishop Guy Sansaricq. Sponsored by Nigerian Igbo Community. Contact Father Cosmas, 347-635-3083.

Divine Mercy, Greenpoint/Williamsburg — Parish Patronal Feast, April 23, 3 p.m. with Bishop Neil Tiedemann at St. Nicholas Church. Luncheon follows. Tickets: $15. RSVP by April 17.

Our Lady of Grace, Gravesend – Pasta Dinner, April 23, 12-4 p.m. in the academy cafeteria. $10 per person. Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop No. 376.

St. Frances de Chantal, Borough Park — Divine Mercy Procession from St. Frances to Basilica of Regina Pacis, April 23, 3 p.m. Call 436-6407.

St. Ephrem, Dyker Heights — Bereavement Support Group, April 24, 7 p.m. Call 921-9518.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Williamsburg — Healing Mass, April 25, 7 p.m. with Father John Campoli.

St. Anselm, Bay Ridge — Book Discussion Group, April 27, 7:30 p.m. in Colbert Center. Books: “Breathing Lessons” by A. Tyler and “The Mutual Admiration Society” by L. Kagen.

Holy Angels Catholic Academy, Bay Ridge — A Night at the Races, April 28, 7 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. first race. $10 admission, includes coffee tea and cookies. Hot food for purchase. Cash bar. For reservations, call 238-5045.

St. Edmund, Sheepshead Bay — Card Party April 28, 7 p.m. in the parish hall. Tickets: $20, includes soda, chips, coffee, tea, dessert and five complimentary super special tickets. 50/50. Lottery Board. Call 648-9229.

St. Thomas Aquinas, Flatlands — Vicariate of Black Catholic Concerns Ambassador Program Dinner-Dance, April 29, 1 p.m. Honorees: Father Edward Mason, Liz Faublas, The Black and Indian Mission. Tickets: $50. Call 574-5772.

Holy Family, Canarsie — Day of Prayer, April 29, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the auditorium. Call 257-4423.

Catholic Young Adults, Gravesend — Motown Dance, April 29, 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Tickets: $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Includes DJ, dancing, buffet, unlimited beer, wine and soda. Door prizes. Call Lou, 376-2441.

Our Lady of Grace, Gravesend — Italian Night Dinner Buffet and live entertainment by Sal Spatola, April 29, 7:30 -11 p.m. $35 at door. Call 627-2020.

Divine Mercy, Williamsburg — Solemn high Mass in honor of St. Francis of Paola, patron of Calabria and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies with veneration of a first class relic, April 29, 5 p.m. St. Francis of Paola Church. Call 387-0256.

St. Bernard, Mill Basin — Rosary Society’s Tea Party Raffle Riot, April 30, 1-5 p.m. Cost: $35, includes tea sandwiches, cheese platters, salads and desserts. RSVP by April 24. Call 763-5533.

QUEENS

St. Sebastian, Woodside — Inner Peace in Friendship with Jesus: A First Spiritual Exercises Retreat, Tuesdays through April 25, 7 p.m. Suggested offering: $50-125. Call 899-3341 ext. 141.

Holy Family, Flushing — Santo Nino Novena, every Saturday at 6 p.m. through May 27. April 15 session moved to April 17, 9 a.m.

Christ the King, Springfield Gardens — Divine Mercy Novena, April 14-22, and Divine Mercy Sunday Celebration, April 23, 11 a.m. Mass. For times and details, call 528-6010.

Our Lady of Mercy, Forest Hills — Morning Prayer and Bilingual Blessing of Easter Food in English and Polish, April 15, 10 a.m.

St. Sebastian, Woodside — Film and Discussion: “Jesus of Nazareth,”part two of four, April 16, 3:30-5 p.m. Call 646-734-8958.

Our Lady of the Snows, North Floral Park — Dawn Mass, April 16, 6 a.m. on 258th St. Light breakfast follows. Call 347-6070.

St. Sebastian, Woodside — Monthly Young Adult Mass, Holy Hour and Fellowship, April 17, 7 p.m in the chapel. Call 396-3436.

Queen of All Saints, Sunnyside — Life in the Spirit Seminar, April 18, 8 p.m. Sessions: April 20-May 18, 7:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 1. Call 786-7679.

St. Anastasia, Douglaston — Healing Mass, April 18, 7 p.m. rosary, Mass and healing service. Celebrant: Father Augustine Fernando. Music: Tony Owen. Call 631-4454.

St. Josaphat, Bayside — Sands Casino Bus Trip to Bethlehem, Pa., April 19, 8:30 a.m. departure. Cost: $30. Get back $30 in play plus $5 in food. For reservations, call Joy at 917-921-7631.

American Martyrs, Bayside — Trip: Resorts Casino, Atlantic City, April 19, 9:15 a.m. departure. Call Rosemarie, 479-9479.

From Here to Haiti, Whitestone — Art Show Fundraiser, featuring the works of Haitian and international artists, April 21, collector’s preview. Show: April 22 and 23, 1 to 6 p.m. Call Patricia Brintle, 646-209-3891.

Resurrection-Ascension, Rego Park — Mini Brunch Retreat: Alleluia of Hope, Peace, and Joy, April 22, after the 9 a.m. Mass with Sister Ave Clark, O.P. Call 428-2471.

Holy Family Catholic Academy, Fresh Meadows — Fashion Show, April 22. For tickets, call 969-2124.

Mary’s Nativity-St. Ann, Flushing — Anointing the Sick Mass, April 22, 1 p.m. at St. Ann’s.

Incarnation Academy, Queens Village — Dinner Dance Fundraiser, April 22, 6:30 – 11 p.m. Tickets: $35/single; $60/couple. Call 465-8534 or 465-5066.

Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament, Bayside — Concert: Melynda Davis, April 23, 4:30 p.m. Offering: $15.

Incarnation, Queens Village — Divine Mercy Sunday, April 23. Chaplet at 3 p.m.

American Martyrs, Bayside — Garage Sale, sponsored by Catholic War Veterans Post No. 1772, April 23, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tables: $40. Call Frank, 217-2326.

Our Lady of Lourdes, Queens Village — Blood Drive, April 23, 8:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. in the school. Call 479-5111.

Holy Trinity, Whitestone — Special Needs Mass, April 23, 12:30 p.m. Call 767-0095.

St. Francis de Sales, Belle Harbor — Bereavement Ministry: Working Our Way Through Grief, six week program, Tuesdays, April 25 – June 6, 7:30-9 p.m. Healing for people coping with the loss of a loved one. To register, call Kay Devlin at 646-552-7820 or Noreen Ryan, 945-4235.

Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament, Bayside – Alleluia Yes, April 25, 7:15 p.m. with presenters Father Bob Lauder and Sister Ave Clark, O.P.

St. Helen, Howard Beach — Ladies Night, April 26, 7 p.m. at Russo’s On The Bay. Enjoy dinner, DJ, raffles and fun! Tickets: $80 adult. Call 835-4155.

Most Precious Blood, Long Island City — Retreat: “Alleluia’ Love is ‘Sunrise’ Everyday, April 26, after 8:30 a.m. Mass with Sister Ave Clark, O.P., in the rectory. Hosted by Rosary Altar Society.  Light refreshments. Call 347-596-6104.

Resurrection-Ascension, Rego Park – Supermarket Blitz, April 28, 7:30 p.m. Academy Gym. $15 includes two blitz boards, raffle ticket and dessert. 18 and over only. BYOB & BYOF. No tickets at the door. Contact 424-5212 or HSA@raschool.org.

St. Pius X, Rosedale — Tropicana Casino Bus Trip, April 29, 9 a.m. departure. Tickets: $36 per person ($25 food voucher, $10 free slot play). To reserve a seat, call Yolanda, 525-9099.

Our Lady of Lourdes, Queens Village — Life in the Spirit Seminar, April 29-30, 8 a.m. in Stewart Hall. Sunday Mass and Eucharistic Adoration. Free meals and Bible. Call 479-5111.

St. Sebastian, Woodside — Conference/Retreat: Believing in Jesus – Knowing What We Profess in the Creed, April 29, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. with Father Joseph Koterski, S.J. in the academy. Offering: $20-$35. Register by April 24. Call 899-3341 ext. 143.

St. Mary Gate of Heaven, Ozone Park — Annual Cultural Mass and celebration with ethnic food, April 29, 5 p.m. Call 847-5957.

Nativity B.V.M., Ozone Park — An Enchanted Garden Tea Party annual Luncheon, April 29, 12 p.m. Call Annette 843-1046 or Patricia, 835-6853.

Our Lady of the Snows, N. Floral Park — Glenn Mohr Chorale presents “Go To Galilee,” April 30, 4 p.m. Call 347-6070.

St. Josaphat, Bayside — Afternoon of Praise and Worship, April 30 after 12 p.m. Mass. Sponsored by Spanish Catholic Charismatic Renewal Group. Concert with Angelito Villalona. Admission: $10 (children under age 10, free). Call 516-451-5460.

St. Matthias, Ridgewood — Flea Market, April 30, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Vendors tables: $25. Call 821-6447.