The familiar sound of worship music that accompanies the Mass is exemplified in the beloved hymns that are heard during the service.
Author: John Alexander
‘This Little Light of Mine’ Shines Bright at Eucharistic Revival
Among the many sacred and solemn songs heard at the recent Diocesan Eucharistic Revival at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens were some more familiar and popular selections such as “This Little Light of Mine” and “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands,” performed by a choir under the direction of Joseph Murray, co-director of music ministry at St. Martin de Porres Parish in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
First Time Two Brooklyn Orthodox Christian Parishes Celebrate Good Friday Together
Good Friday this year had special significance for two parishes in Bay Ridge – Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church on Ridge Boulevard and 83rd St and St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church on 81st St. and Ridge Boulevard.
‘Christ Is Risen’ in the Artwork of Catholic School Students Across the Diocese
Wednesday, April 10, was a big night for students from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy in South Ozone Park, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy in Belle Harbor, and St. Patrick Catholic Academy in Bay Ridge.
Pop’s ‘Polish Prince’: Bobby Vinton and His Melodies of Faith
There must be something in the water in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, a small, scenic town 18 miles southwest of Pittsburgh. Two of popular music’s most successful and beloved stars were born and raised there — legendary crooner Perry Como on May 15, 1912, and “the Polish Prince,” Bobby Vinton, on April 16, 1935.
Tuned into Faith: The Spirit of Caruso Is Embodied in ‘Cabrini’
The new movie “Cabrini” will be in theaters by the time you read this, and it is a sumptuous film from director Alejandro Gomez Monteverde, based on the life of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the Italian Catholic sister who founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
‘Christ is Risen’ Is the Theme of This Year’s Easter Art Contest
Ready…Set…Draw! Students in the Diocese of Brooklyn can prepare to release their inner Michelangelo, da Vinci, Dali and Cezanne.
‘Keep Christ in Christmas’ Contest Winners Evangelize Through Their Art
Wednesday, Jan. 17, was a big night for students from St. Patrick Catholic Academy in Bay Ridge, St. Saviour Catholic Academy in Park Slope, and Holy Child Jesus Catholic Academy in Richmond Hill.
Generous Donors Made Dreams of a ‘Bright Christmas’ Come True
Thanks to the generosity of the readers of The Tablet, the Christmas season was once again truly bright for children and families throughout the Diocese of Brooklyn and beyond.
Holy Trinity Music Director Mike Zabrocki Evangelizes With His Seventh New Album
Acclaimed singer and songwriter Michael Zabrocki just released his seventh CD of devotional music. The director of music ministries at Holy Trinity Church in Whitestone is a multi-talented musician whose new album is inspired by the Sisters of the Visitation in Bay Ridge. His hope is to spread the devotion of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.