The people at the parish of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Jamaica are making sure that their church not only thrives on a strong spiritual foundation, but also on a physically sound one.
Diocesan News
Red Mass Asks Spirit to Guide Judicial Decisions
The Kings County Chapter of the Catholic Lawyers Guild and the Columbian Lawyers Association of Brooklyn observed the beginning of the court year Nov. 16 with their annual Red Mass at St. James Cathedral, Downtown Brooklyn.
Deanery Movie Night Shows One Man’s Journey of Faith
A film focused on one man’s journey to find his faith was the feature presentation on Nov. 17 at the fourth Family Night at the Movies for Queens Deanery 5.
Passing on Faith Is Theme Of Evangelization Congress
“Witnessing the Gospel means not only speaking the word of God but to live it in our own lives,” said Sister Theresa Rickard, O.P.
Turkey Giveaway Makes Thanksgiving More Special
Close to 1,000 local residents and families struggling to make ends meet were able to sit down to a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings this Thanksgiving, thanks to Catholic Charities.
Glendale Twirlers Salute Veterans
The Sacred Heart Academy Twirlers in Glendale participated in the annual Veterans Day Parade, sponsored by the Middle Village Chamber of Commerce Nov. 5.
St. Francis Prep Brings Broadway Classic to Fresh Meadows Stage
St. Francis Preparatory School invites alumni, friends and neighbors to its upcoming production of “The Phantom of the Opera” at the Fresh Meadows school.
Saints Go Marchin’ in Forest Hills
Second graders at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy in Forest Hills dressed in costumes as their favorite saints for the parish’s All Saints Day Mass.
All Saints of Jamaica
At St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church, Jamaica, 40 children from the Faith Formation program dressed as saints for Sunday Mass.
Flushing Principal Will Be Honored for Excellence
The Catholic School Administration Association (CSAA) has announced that Debora Hanna, principal at St. Andrew Avellino Catholic Academy, Flushing, will receive its prestigious Lighting the Fire for Catholic Education award on Sunday, Dec. 3, at a dinner at The Marriott in Albany.