Singing, dancing and lots of laughter are some of the gifts diocesan schoolchildren – and teachers – are receiving this month as they enjoy a live theatre production of the original play, “Robot 4 Christmas.”
Diocesan News
Students Bring Real Life to Nativity Scene
Parishioners saw Scripture come to life Saturday, Dec. 5 as students from Our Lady of Fatima School, Jackson Heights, portrayed a retelling of the Nativity story.
Woodside Parish Surpasses Generations’ Drive Goal
Despite being nervous about the Generations of Faith campaign at its outset, Father Kevin Abels and his St. Sebastian’s parish community in Woodside not only reached its $1.4 million goal, but far surpassed it.
Catholic Charities Aids Coney Island’s Recovery
Still rebuilding from the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, Coney Island residents welcomed a sign of hope for the future in early December when Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens held a groundbreaking ceremony for an early childhood center set to open in 2017.
2,000 People Expected to Join Bishop on Feast of OL Guadalupe
The Diocese of Brooklyn will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, on Saturday, Dec. 12, starting at noon at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, Prospect Heights.
Holy Door Ceremonies
The diocese will open the Holy Year of Mercy on Sunday, Dec. 13, with the blessing of Holy Doors in Brooklyn and Queens.
New Pastor Lights Up Sunset Park Celebration
As darkness descended upon St. Agatha Church, Dec. 6, a small group of people prayed the rosary inside while children played outside, keeping warm by not standing still.
St. Helen’s Parish Warms Feet and Hearts
Brother Peter Marie, C.F.R., and two of the men from the St. Anthony Shelter for Renewal, the Bronx, display some of the new socks and other items that were donated to them by the parishioners of St. Helen Church in Howard Beach.
Ministry to Day Laborers Finds Home in Sunnyside
As if leaping straight out of Jesus’ parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Mt 20), Queen of Angels parishioners went out to find day laborers still standing around looking for work at 9 a.m. on a Saturday.
Parish of New Immigrants Surpasses Campaign Goal
For those who are beginning Generations of Faith, Father Beuther says that “even though initially it can seem overwhelming, dealing with parishioners one on one as a pastor and having the help of the teams, you’re able to achieve what seems impossible.”