Students around the diocese spent Advent getting themselves ready for Christmas and helping others do the same. In Middle Village, the school community of Christ the King got into the spirit of the season at its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. More than 200 people joined in the festivities. Santa was on hand for pictures, […]
The youth ministry at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary parish, Jamaica, runs a series for young women titled Daughters of the King. It aims to shed light on the themes of sexuality and the human body from the viewpoint of the Catholic Church. “This program has helped me grow to love myself and Jesus! […]
The Robinhood Project made its way to Catherine McAuley H.S., Flatbush. Students collected food, clothing and supplies for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. After they were done “taking from the rich,” they packed up goods to bring to a firehouse in Midland Beach, Staten Island.
Girl Scout Troop 4121 from Glendale has three new Gold Scouts: Kristen O’Sullivan, Victoria Santos and Rachael Malken. The three parishioners from Sacred Heart, Glendale, received the highest and most prestigious award that young women can earn in Girl Scouting. In order to qualify, a scout must design and complete an 80-hour take-action […]
by Maggie Hom I’ve had ties to the Rockaway Peninsula my entire life. My closest friends live in the Rockaways and Breezy Point, and I spent several childhood summers roaming the grounds of the Silver Gull Beach Club. In the days immediately following Hurricane Sandy, I had been down in Breezy to help friends deal […]
