Advent Spiritual Retreats are planned at St. Jerome, Flatbush, in English, Spanish and Creole.
Around the Diocese
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Brooklyn Diocese Hosts Christmas Tree Lighting in Grand Army Plaza
The Diocese of Brooklyn’s 2017 Christmas Tree will be lit on Monday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch in Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park.
TPS Emergency Townhall Meeting
In response to the Department of Homeland Security’s recent announcement about Temporary Protective Status (TPS), Haitian Americans United for Progress Inc., will present an Emergency Immigration Townhall Meeting at Sacred Heart Auditorium, Cambria Heights, on Dec. 2, 6 to 8 p.m.
Christmas Tree Lightings, Dec. 1-9
Christmas tree lightings and creche blessings in the coming week.
Centennial Celebration in Ridgewood
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal parish, Ridgewood, will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 10 at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will be the main celebrant of the Mass. A reception will follow in the parish hall.
Around the Diocese: Dec. 2, 2017
This week’s listing includes events in Brooklyn and Queens that run through mid-December.
Vocation Event: Evening of Fraternity, Dec. 18
Men who are considering a vocation to the priesthood are invited to an Evening of Fraternity on Monday, Dec. 18.
Upcoming Advent Prayer Opportunities
Sister Ave Clark, O.P., will lead an Advent Evening of Prayer, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. at Holy Family Church in Flushing. Call 718-428-2471.
Around the Diocese: Nov. 25, 2017
This week’s listing includes events in Brooklyn and Queens through mid-December.
Advent Prayer Events
Several parishes are hosting Advent days and evenings of prayer in the coming weeks.