Not many people knew that the McGoldrick Queens Library in Flushing had been named in honor of a former pastor of St. Andrew Avellino parish.
Diocesan News
Elmhurst Pageant Reenacts Real Meaning of Christmas
The donkey brayed and kicked as St. Francis of Assisi announced the birth of Jesus outside of St. Adalbert Church on Dec. 2.
Musical Note of Gratitude for Mercy Sisters
The Sisters of Mercy who live in the Convent of Mercy in Whitestone recently enjoyed an afternoon of music and song.
Junior High Youth Rally
Nationally known youth speaker, Bob Perron of Stooge4Christ ministry, above, gave the keynote talk at a recent Junior High Youth Rally, organized by the diocesan Office of Faith Formation at St. Mark Church, Sheepshead Bay.
Knights Host Record-Setting Blood Drive in Douglaston
More than 70 parishioners and neighbors donated blood at a drive organized by the St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus Council No. 5911 in Douglaston last month.
Lawler Fund Continues to Assist Senior Priests
The 10th annual Kathie and Christopher Lawler Dinner Dance that benefits senior priests was held Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston. Msgr. John J. Bracken and Father Coleman Costello, who celebrated their 50th anniversaries of ordination this year, were the honorees.
Giving Thanks in Flushing
St. Andrew Avellino Academy, Flushing, in conjunction with the St. Vincent de Paul Society, conducted their 16th turkey distribution.
Giving Thanks in Mill Basin
St. Bernard’s Church held its annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Service Nov. 21 with Temple Shalom at the Mill Basin church.
Scouts Bring Peace Light To Diocese from Bethlehem
The Peace Light, sponsored by the International Scouting Movement, has arrived in the diocese after being flown here from Bethlehem with a stop in Vienna, Austria.
Adoration Chapel Blessed in Coney Island
Auxiliary Bishop James Massa celebrated the Solemnity of Christ the King in Latin and blessed the new Adoration Chapel at Our Lady of Solace Church, Coney Island.