Around the Diocese

Around the Diocese: Dec. 12, 2015

BROOKLYN

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Sunset Park — Bible Study: The Two Infancy Narratives, Dec. 11, 11 a.m. in the sacristy. Led by Father John Murray, C.Ss.R. Bring your Bibles.

St. Brendan, Midwood — Advent Mission with Al Barbarino, Dec. 12-13 at all Masses, Dec. 14-15, 7:30 p.m. Theme: “Do you text God?” Call 339-2828.

St. Paul-St. Agnes, Cobble Hill — Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Pro-Life Mass and Prayer Vigil, Dec. 12, 7:30 a.m. Celebrant: Msgr. Philip Reilly. Call 853-2789.

Good Shepherd, Marine Park — Blessing of Infant Jesus Figures, Dec. 12-13, all Masses. Bring Infant Jesus figures from personal Nativity scenes for a special blessing. Call 998-2800.

St. Gregory the Great, Crown Heights — Heart to Heart Ministry Brunch and Lunch, Dec. 12, 9:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Theme: “Love’s Journey.” Presenter: Sister Ave Clark, O.P. Call 428-2471.

Divine Mercy, Williamsburg — Lessons and Carols, Dec. 13, 2 p.m. at St. Cecilia Church. Lighting of the Christmas tree, 6:45 p.m. Call 387-0256.

St. Thomas Aquinas, Flatlands — Christmas Tree Lighting, Dec. 13, after 5:30 p.m. Mass. Call 253-4404.

Our Lady of Good Counsel, Bedford Stuyvesant — Mass in Garifuna, Dec. 13, 3 p.m.

Good Shepherd Academy, Marine Park — Christmas Boutique, Dec. 13, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. in the basement. Jewelry, clothes, ornaments, wood carvings, sweets. Call 339-2745.

Visitation Monastery, Bay Ridge — Healing Mass, Praise and Worship Service, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. with exposition and laying on of hands in Visitation Chapel. Celebrant: Father John Campoli. Call 474-PRAY(7729).

St. Finbar, Bath Beach — St. Padre Pio Mass, Dec. 14, 7 p.m. Relic will be available for veneration after Mass. Call 236-3312.

St. Brendan, Midwood — Mini Advent Brunch Retreat: “Holy, Holy Lights,” Dec. 15, after 8:30 a.m. Mass with Sister Ave Clark, O.P. Call 428-2471.

St. Finbar, Bath Beach — Advent Recollection: “Merciful Like the Father” in honor of Year of Mercy, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. Talks will be given in English, Spanish and Italian. Pasta dinner. Call 236-3312.

Most Precious Blood, Bath Beach — Advent Mission: “Mary’s Love,” Dec. 17, 11 a.m. Presenter: Sister Ave Clark, O.P. Call 428-2471.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Sunset Park — Bible Study: Mary, The Star of Advent, Dec. 18, 11 a.m. in the sacristy. Led by Father John Murray, C.Ss.R. Bring your Bibles.

Visitation B.V.M., Red Hook — Healing Mass, Dec. 18, 7 p.m. Call 624-1572.

St. Columba Church, Marine Park — Christmas Concert, Dec. 19 after the 5 p.m. Mass. Featuring the parish choir and school of music. In memory of John Agresto and deceased members of the Men’s Club. Call 253-0759.

Our Lady of Peace, Gowanus/Park Slope — Learning about the Traditional Latin Mass, Dec. 19, 12 p.m. followed by Missa Cantata (sung Traditional Latin Mass) at 1 p.m. Call 624-5122.

St. Agnes, Cobble Hill — Sounds on Sackett Concert Series: Christmas Songs in English, Spanish and French, Dec. 20, 4 p.m. with Juliana Fazzone and Christian Branch. Free. Call 625-1717.

Our Lady of Peace, Gowanus/Park Slope — Traditional Latin Mass, Dec. 27, and every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Missalettes with translation available. Call Dorothy, 836-0804.

St. Finbar, Bath Beach — New Year’s Eve Celebration, Dec. 31, 8 p.m. Dinner and dancing. $40. For tickets, call 236-3312.

 

 

QUEENS

 

Our Lady of Fatima, East Elmhurst — Charismatic Night of Praise and Worship, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. with Father Jeffry Dillon. Call 377-4101.

Our Lady of the Snows, N. Floral Park — Yuletide Rock, Dec. 11, 7 p.m. featuring the Fil-Am rock band Kayumanggi. Donation: $30, includes food and dancing. Call 347-6070.

St. Pius V, Jamaica — Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dec. 11, 9:30 p.m. rosary, mañanitas and refreshments. Mass and procession, Dec. 12, 7 p.m. Mexican dances and snacks. Call 739-3731.

Ascension, Elmhurst — Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dec. 11, 10 p.m. Vigil Mass, mañanitas, hospitality and rosary; Dec. 12, 4 p.m. arrival of torch, Mass and hospitality. Call 335-2626.

St. Adalbert, Elmhurst — St. Pedro Poveda Teresian Association Meeting, Dec. 12, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Call 507-6517.

Our Lady of the Snows, N. Floral Park — Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling, Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m. Call 347-6070.

St. Thomas the Apostle, Woodhaven — Giant Indoor Holiday Flea Market, Dec. 12-13, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. in Mulz Hall. Over 75 vendors. Call 847-1353.

Incarnation, Queens Village — Christmas Carol Procession, Dec. 12, 6 p.m. Children dressed as Holy Family lead caroling procession through local streets. Pony rides for children.

Our Lady of the Snows, N. Floral Park — Defensive Driving Course, Dec. 12, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Cost: $45. Benefits parish World Youth Day pilgrims. To register, call Father Canna, 347-6070 ext. 5.

St. Luke, Whitestone — Celebrate the Birth of Our Savior in Song, Dec. 13, 3 p.m. with the parish choirs of St. Luke and St. Mel.

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Forest Hills — Christmas Concert, Dec. 13, 4 p.m. at church. Features OLQM Sacred Music Society and the Oratorio Society of Queens. $30 general admission, $10 children age 12 and under. For tickets, call 268-6251.

St. Gerard Majella, Hollis — Christmas Tree Lighting, Dec. 13. Call 468-6565.

St. Josaphat, Bayside – Flea Market, Polish Meat and Bake Sale, Dec. 13, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston — Advent Service of Lessons and Carols, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. Choirs of Cathedral Seminary Residence and Our Lady of the Snows. Refreshments follow.

Incarnation, Queens Village — Simbang Gabi, Dec. 13, 2 p.m. in the auditorium.

St. Pancras Church, Glendale — Concert of Lessons and Carols, Dec. 13, 3 p.m. Congregation will participate with the choir. Free.

Holy Family, Flushing — Heart to Heart Ministry Presentation: “The Light of Jesus’ Love,” Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. Presenter: Sister Ave Clark, O.P. Call 428-2471.

Agape Center, Breezy Point — Healing Mass, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas More Church. Call 474-PRAY(7729).

Ascension, Elmhurst — Simbang Gabi, Dec. 15-23, nine-day series of Masses in anticipation of Christmas and to honor the Blessed Mother. Call 335-2626.

St. Adalbert, Elmhurst — Simbang Gabi, Dec. 15- 23, 7 p.m. rosary and 7:30 p.m. Mass in upper church. Call 507-6517.

St. Benedict the Moor, Jamaica — Mini Advent Christmas Brunch Retreat: “Love’s Light,” Dec. 16, after 8:30 a.m. Mass with Sister Ave Clark, O.P. Call 428-2471.

St. Robert Bellarmine, Bayside — Advent Evening of Reflection: Advent-Christmas Evening of Prayer, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m. in church. Presenter: Sister Ave Clark, O.P.

Our Lady of the Angelus, Rego Park — Christmas Concert, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. Performances by Our Lady of Angelus Catholic Academy. Tickets: $5 in advance only. Call 896-7220.

Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, Bayside — Movie and Discussion: “The Star of Bethlehem – Real or Myth,” with Father Mark Matthias, Dec. 17, 7 p.m., and Dec. 20, 1:30 p.m., in the auditorium. Free.

St. Matthias, Ridgewood — Flea Market, Dec. 20, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the parish hall. Vendor tables: $25. For details or to reserve a table, call 628-0398 or 610-9892.

Holy Trinity, Whitestone — Special Needs Mass, Dec. 20, 12:30 p.m. Celebrant: Father Joseph Gibino. ASL interpreter. Hospitality follows. Call 767-0095.

St. Mary’s Church, Long Island City — Christmas Pageant, Dec. 20, 10:30 a.m. in church. Featuring children of the religious education program. Free. Call 786-0705 or visit www.stmarylic.org.

St. Matthias, Ridgewood — Christmas Concert, Dec. 20, 3 p.m. in celebration of the life of the late pastor, Msgr. Peter Zendzian. All welcome.

St. Sebastian, Woodside — Bishop Robert Barron Video Series: “The Mystery of God,” part four, Dec. 20, 4 p.m. in the parish center. Call 646-734-8958

St. Mel, Flushing — Christmas Concert from Italy, sponsored by St. Mel’s and Radio Maria, with Chiara Luppi and Massimo Sattolin, Dec. 20, 4 p.m. Free. Call 886-0201.

St. Mary, Long Island City — Christmas Eve Festival of Lessons and Carols, Dec. 24, 9:30 p.m. and leading into the 10 p.m. Christmas Mass. Call 786-0705.

St. Adalbert, Elmhurst — Mass sponsored by the Filipino American Association, Dec. 27, 2 p.m. Call 507-6517.

St. Mary, Long Island City — Epiphany Procession, Jan. 2, 5 p.m., and Jan. 3, 9:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. Adults re-enacting the visit of the Three Kings. Call 786-0705.