BROOKLYN

St. Andrew the Apostle, Bay Ridge — Christmas Lighting Ceremony, Dec. 8, after 7 p.m. Mass. Call 680-1010.

St. Mary Mother of Jesus, Bath Beach — Lighting Ceremony, Dec. 8, 8:30 p.m. Call 372-4000.

Holy Family, Canarsie — Healing Mass, Dec. 9. Call 257-4423.

St. Gregory the Great, Crown Heights — Mini Brunch Advent Retreat, Dec. 10, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. with Sister Ave Clark, O.P. Free-will offering.

Regina Pacis, Bensonhurst — Christmas Lighting Ceremony, Dec. 10, following 5 p.m. Mass. Call 236-9090.

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dyker Heights — Christmas Lighting Ceremony, Dec. 10, following 5:30 p.m. Mass. Call 236-8300.

St. Bernard, Mill Basin — Christmas Lighting Ceremony, Dec. 10, after 5 p.m. Mass. Call 763-5533.

St. Dominic, Bensonhurst — Christmas Lighting Ceremony, Dec. 10, after 5:30 p.m. Mass. Call 259-4636.

St. Ephrem, Dyker Heights — Christmas Lighting Ceremony, Dec. 10, after 5 p.m. Mass. Call 833-1010.

Sacred Hearts and St. Stephens, Carroll Gardens — Christmas Lighting Ceremony, Dec. 10, after 5:30 p.m. Mass. Call 260-9233.

Holy Name, Windsor Terrace — Christmas Lighting Ceremony, Dec. 10, following 5:30 p.m. Mass. Call 768-3071.

San Damiano Mission, Williamsburg/Greenpoint — Gaudete Soiree, Dec. 11. Pink foods and wines served. Call Father Raphael, 973-563-0738.

Good Shepherd, Marine Park – Handel’s “Messiah,” Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. in church. Free-will offering. Call 998-2800.

St. Brendan, Midwood — Christmas Lighting Ceremony, Dec. 11, 4:30 p.m. Call 339-2828.

St. Patrick, Bay Ridge — Outdoor Creche Blessing and Tree Lighting, Dec. 11, 6 p.m. hot chocolate and caroling. Call 238-2600.

St. Athanasius, Bensonhurst — Christmas Lighting Ceremony, Dec. 11, following 6 p.m. Mass. Call 236-0124.

Good Shepherd, Marine Park — Book Club, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. Book: “The Summer Before the War” by H. Simonson. Call 998-2800.

St. Ephrem, Dyker Heights — Bereavement Support Group, Dec. 12, 7 p.m. Spirituality Center. Individual sessions available. Call 921-9518.

Our Lady of Refuge, Flatbush — Young Adult Advent Scripture Study and Fellowship, Dec. 12 and 19, 7 p.m. with Sister Celia Deutsch. Bring a Bible. Call 434-2090.

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Bensonhurst — Our Lady of Guadalupe Bilingual Mass, Procession and Feast with Torch Lighting celebrated with Bishop Alfonso Cabezas, C.M., Dec. 12, 6 p.m. Call 614-0564.

St. Athanasius, Bensonhurst — Advent and Christmas Concert featuring Italian Friar Alessandro Brustenghi, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. $15. Call 236-0124.

St. Augustine, Park Slope — Advent Reflection: “Mercy: Who God Is and Who We Are,” Dec. 13, 7 p.m. with Father Michael Holleran.

St. Ephrem, Dyker Heights — Advent: A Season of Gracious Gifts, Dec. 13, 1 p.m. $5 or free-will offering. To register, call 921-9518.

St. Ephrem, Dyker Heights — Friendship Club, Dec. 14 and every Wednesday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Call 833-1010.

Divine Mercy, Williamsburg/ Greenpoint – Young Adult Holy Hour and Fellowship, Dec. 15, 7 p.m. at St. Francis of Paola. Email youngadults@dmbk.org

QUEENS

St. Joan of Arc, Jackson Heights – Young Adult Wine and Spirits, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. Share fellowship and faith. Email jerry.rodriguez. ym@gmail.com.

St. Thomas the Apostle, Woodhaven — Indoor Flea Market, Dec. 10-11, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. in Mulz Hall.

St. Adalbert, Elmhurst — St. Pedro Poveda Teresian Association Meeting, Dec. 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 507-6517.

St. Teresa, Woodside — Film Festival: The Greatest Movie Musicals, Dec. 10, 6:15 p.m. Film: “Oklahoma!” Free.

St. Adalbert, Elmhurst – Greccio: A Live Nativity – One Night in Bethlehem, Dec. 10, 6 p.m. in the yard. Petting zoo, 2-4 p.m. Call 639-0212.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, Bayside — Advent Evening of Prayer in Taize Tradition, Dec. 11, 7 p.m. in church. Call 224-5695.

St. Josaphat, Bayside – Flea Market, Dec. 11, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Bishop Molloy Retreat House, Jamaica — Day of Recollection, Dec. 11, 2-6 p.m. with presentation, confession, Mass and dinner. Presenter: Dorothy Brandreth, R.N. Theme: “Advent: Mary’s Response to the Promise.” $35. Call 739-1229.

Ascension, Elmhurst – Santo Nino Novena Masses: Dec. 11, Dec. 18, Dec. 25, Jan. 1 and Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. Call 335-2626.

Ascension, Elmhurst — Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast, Dec. 11, 7 p.m.- 2 a.m.; and Dec. 12, 3-6 p.m. Rosary, Mass, Mananitas and hospitality. For details, call 335-2626.

St. Helen, Howard Beach — Glenn Mohr Chorale: Out of Darkness into the Light of Blessed Hope, Advent Journey through drama, Scripture and song, Dec. 11, 3 p.m. Goodwill offering. Call 738-1616.

Ascension, Elmhurst – Santo Nino Novena Masses: Dec. 11, Dec. 18, Dec. 25, Jan. 1 and Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. Call 335-2626.

St. Teresa, Woodside — Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. Mass and celebration. Call 784-2123.

Incarnation, Queens Village — Our Lady of Guadalupe Festive Mass, Dec. 12, 8:30 a.m.

St. Josaphat, Bayside — Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast, Dec. 12, 8 p.m. Spanish Mass with mariachis. Fellowship and food follow until 10 p.m. Ascension, Elmhurst — Simbang Gabi, Christmas novena of Masses, Dec. 15-23, 7 p.m. in church. Call 335-2626.

St. Francis de Sales, Belle Harbor — Christmas Lighting Ceremony, Dec. 15, 7 p.m. Call 634-0716.

Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston — Encounter the Sacred, Dec. 16, 7:30 – 10 p.m. Evening of prayer and fellowship for junior high and high school students. Call 827-2454.