Around the Diocese

Around the Diocese: Nov. 19, 2016

BROOKLYN

Most Precious Blood, Bath Beach — Thanks-Giving Evening of Prayer, Nov. 17, 7 p.m. with Sister Ave Clark, O.P.

Good Shepherd, Marine Park — Radio Bingo, Nov. 18, 8 p.m. Admission: $30. Contact Cathy at 646-321-5476.

Most Precious Blood, Bath Beach — Encounter the Sacred, Nov. 18, 7:30 – 10 p.m. Evening of prayer and fellowship for junior high and high school students.

Our Lady of Grace, Gravesend — Christmas Fair, Nov. 18, 6-9 p.m.; Nov. 19, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.; $10 Breakfast with Santa, 9 -11 a.m. $5 pictures with Santa, 2-4 p.m; and Nov. 20, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; $5 pictures with Santa, 2-4 p.m. Call 627-2020.

Our Lady of Grace, Gravesend — Padre Pio Prayer Group, Nov. 19, 11 a.m. prayers, Mass, rosary and relic veneration. Call 646-269-8008.

St. Mark, Sheepshead Bay — Fundraising Concert: The Rhapsody Players, Nov. 19, 7 p.m. $25, includes pizza, coffee and dessert. Benefits St. Mark Academy. For tickets, call 891-3100.

St. Augustine, Park Slope — 5K Fun Run /Walk/Bike, Nov. 19, 11 a.m., Prospect Park. Benefits Helping Hands Food Pantry. Rain or shine. Register: staugustineparkslope.org/5K.

Holy Family, Canarsie — Fall Harvest Festival, Nov. 19, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. in the school. Adults: $30. Call 257-4423.

St. Anthony-St. Alphonsus, Greenpoint — Closing the Year of Mercy: adoration and confession, Nov. 19, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and the feast of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara, Nov. 20, 4 p.m. Mass with Bishop James Massa. Call 383-3339.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Sunset Park — Regina Opera presents “Don Giovanni,” Nov. 19, 20, 26 and 27 at 3 p.m. $25 admission, discounts for seniors, teens. Children free. Call 259-2772.

St. Gregory the Great, Crown Heights — 100th Anniversary of the Church Building, Nov. 20, 11:30 a.m. Mass with Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio.
St. Patrick, Bay Ridge — Sunday Afternoon at the Movies, Nov. 20, 1:30 p.m. Free. Call 238-2600 ext. 103.

St. Brendan, Midwood — Mini Thanksgiving Retreat, Nov. 21, after 8:30 a.m. Mass with Sister Ave Clark, O.P.

St. John Paul II Discernment House, Cypress Hills — Evening of Fraternity, Nov. 21, 5-7 p.m. For men considering a priestly vocation. Advance registration. Call 827-2454.

St. Ephrem, Dyker Heights — Bereavement Support Group, Nov. 21, 7 p.m. Call 921-9518.

Holy Family, Canarsie — Thanksgiving Mass, Nov. 23, 7:30 p.m. Call 257-4423.

Transfiguration, Williamsburg – Joint Diocesan and Jornada Thanksgiving Eve Holy Hour and Fellowship, Nov. 23, 7 p.m. Presenter: Sister Tatiana Ramirez, P.C.M. Contact Paul Morisi, 965-7300, ext. 5556.

QUEENS

Our Lady of Mercy, Forest Hills — Centering Prayer, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m.; repeated at 7:30 p.m. Topic: Fruits of the Prayer. Call Carol, 261-6285.

St. Matthias, Ridgewood — Feast of Our Lady of Providence, Nov. 18, 7 p.m. Mass. Rosary and confessions begin at 6 p.m. Call 821-6447.

St. Helen, Howard Beach – Old-Fashioned Card Party, Nov. 18. Bingo, raffles, prizes. Tickets: $20. Call 835-4155.

Immaculate Conception, Jamaica — Christmas Fair and Rummage Sale, Nov. 18, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Nov. 19, 1-8 p.m.; and Nov. 20, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Call 739-0880.

St. Matthias, Ridgewood — Installation Mass for Pastor: Bishop Neil E. Tiedemann, C.P., Nov. 19, 5 p.m. Celebrant: Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio.

Our Lady of Hope, Middle Village — Blood Drive, Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the auditorium. Call Linda, 917-750-7868.

Our Lady of Hope, Middle Village — Retreat Day for Seniors: “A Cup of Blessings,” Nov. 19, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. with Sister Mary Claire Rhatigan, O.P. Call 917-750-7868.

St. Francis Prep H.S., Fresh Meadows — Fourth Annual Evangelization Congress sponsored by the School of Evangelization, Nov. 19, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. To register, go to bqonlineformation.org.

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Ridgewood — Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service, Nov. 20, 3 p.m. Preacher: Rev. Jay Longan, of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Queen of Peace Residence, Queens Village — Turkey and Ham Drop, Nov. 19, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Call 464-1800.

St. Francis de Sales, Belle Harbor — Memorial Prayer Service, Nov. 19, 11 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Chapel. Light refreshments.

St. Gregory the Great, Bellerose — Christmas Craft Sale, Nov. 19, 12-6 p.m. and Nov. 20, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Handmade crafts, bake sale, raffle, 50/50 benefits charity. Call 347-3071.

St. Joan of Arc, Jackson Heights — Flea Market and Craft Fair, Nov. 20, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Msgr. Boylan Auditorium. Call 429-2333.
Notre Dame Catholic Academy, Ridgewood — Flea Market, Nov. 20, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Call 821-2221.

Holy Trinity, Whitestone — Special Needs Mass, Nov. 20, 12:30 p.m. ASL. Call 767-0095.

Our Lady of Lourdes, Queens Village — Christmas Sale, Nov. 20, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Stewart Hall. Crafts, toys, food, raffles. Call 470-0924.

St. Sebastian, Woodside —Journey Through Scripture Video Series: The Bible and the Virgin Mary, Nov. 20, 3:30 p.m. in the parish center. Call 646-734-8958.

Our Lady of the Snows, N. Floral Park — Thanksgiving Interfaith Prayer Service, Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m. in the church. Call 347-6070.
St. John’s University, Jamaica — Blood Drive, Nov. 21, 1-7 p.m. in Taffner Field House.

Theology on Tap, Woodside – Christian Soldier: U.S. Military to Brooklyn Seminarian, Nov. 22, 7 p.m. at Donovan’s Pub. Speaker: Sean Cintron. Call 965-7300, ext. 5556.

Mary’s Nativity-St. Ann’s, Flushing — Advent Series: A Season of Anticipation and Hope, Nov. 22 and 29, Dec. 6 and 13 at Mary’s Nativity.