Whether she picks up a wooden paintbrush to start her vivid paintings or puts needle to thread while creating her fashion designs, Incarnation parishioner Angela Murphy centers her mind into one perspective: giving God the glory.
Diocesan News
Priesto! God Can Make Your Sins Disappear
Evangelization with a little abracadabra. St. Athanasius parish in Bensonhurst hosted Father Jerry Jecewiz’s “Priesto” and his magic act as part of its Lenten celebration. The priest-magician combines magic tricks with an important message.
Cursillo Movement Hits New Milestones
The Cursillo Movement has reached a new milestone in its 50-year history in Brooklyn and Queens. It recently held its 700th weekend for men and the 701st for women.
HS Students Prepare for Leadership Roles
More than 50 student leaders representing nine different high schools participated in Catholic Leadership Day at Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston, March 2, to continue formulating their leadership skills.
Queens Goes Green
The season of St. Patrick got off to a chilly start March 3 with the 43rd annual Queens County St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Rockaway.
HS Principals Want Action Against Violence
The Catholic high school principals of Brooklyn and Queens have issued a statement calling for government officials “to do everything necessary to help us protect students against senseless acts such as the one in Florida and too many others across our country.”
OL Lourdes Academy in Queens Village Is Closing
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Academy, Queens Village, will close at the end of this academic year. The announcement was made in a letter to parents, saying the action was being taken with “deep regret and profound sadness.”
Williamsburg Parish Hosts Lenten Events
Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish, Williamsburg, will host “Everyday Conversion,” an evening of reflection and song with Doreen Firestone, on Sunday, March 4, at 7 p.m. This night will reflect upon Jesus and the Samaritan woman and conversations in our own lives.
Memorial Mass for Msgr. Quinn
The Diocese will observe the 78th anniversary of the death of sainthood candidate Msgr. Bernard Quinn, with a memorial Mass at St. Brigid’s Church, Westbury, L.I., on Saturday, April 7, at 10 a.m.
Consecrated Life in Bayside
On World Day of Consecrated Life, Feb. 4, Sacred Heart of Jesus parish, Bayside, celebrated the consecrated women who live, worship and minister in the parish.