Tablet TALK

Tablet TALK

September 25, 2013

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Douglaston Knights Host Charity Drive

Heeding the words of St. Basil the Great, who said the items going unused in your cupboards and closets truly belong to those in need, the St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus Council No. 5911, Douglaston, held its annual charity drive, Sept. 14-15, to benefit St. Mary’s Hospital, the Special Olympics and the disabled. Conducting the drive were, from left, Joseph Stock, August Randazzo, Michael Proto, Frederick Bedell Jr., Father Dariusz Strzelecki, parochial vicar, Grand Knight Leonardo Sabatino, Giuseppe Petruso and not pictured, Msgr. Anthony Sherman, pastor.

All are welcome to share Mass, break bread and enjoy fellowship in honor of San Lorenzo Ruiz, first Filipino saint and martyr, this Sunday, Sept. 29, 5 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Astoria. Father Jovito Carungay will celebrate Mass and fellowship follows in the parish center. Call 718-278-1834.

Get ready to see miles of smiles as the 47th annual Children’s Ragamuffin Parade winds its way through Bay Ridge next Saturday, Oct. 5.

A tradition since 1967, local youngsters dress up in creative costumes and enjoy a fun day.
This year, Community School District 20 Superintendent Karina Costantino will serve as Grand Marshal, and musician Frankie Marra is the “Man of the Year.”
Children may register for the parade starting at 11 a.m. at 76th Street between Third and Fourth avenues Parade steps off at 1 p.m., rain or shine. Costumes will be judged outside Our Lady of Angels Church/Holy Angels Catholic Academy. 

For more details, visit ragamuffinparadeny.com.

Regina Opera Company begins its 44th season with a two-hour Pops Concert, featuring Broadway hits and well-known Italian and Neopolitan songs at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Sunset Park, Oct. 6 at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $12; $5 for teens and free for children. Families welcome.

For tickets or further details, call 718-259-2772 or go to www.reginaopera.org.

Sister Helen Prejean, C.S.J., death penalty abolitionist and author of Dead Man Walking, and Kevin Doyle, the state’s last capital defender, will help celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Cherish Life Circle, Oct. 6, 3 p.m. at the Convent of Mercy, Williamsburg.

Free will offering. Suggested donation: $10

For more information, call 718-366-0966.

All are welcome to celebrate the Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi, Oct. 3, 7 p.m. in the lower church of St. Adalbert, Elmhurst. 

Service recalls the night of St. Francis’ passing from earthly life to eternal life.
Refreshments follow in the lower cafeteria.

For details, call Carolyn Talento at 718-821-1875.

Sister Maryellen Kane, C.S.J., parish life coordinator at St. Mary Magdalene parish, Springfield Gardens, will be one of the honorees at the Sisters of St. Joseph’s annual Partners in Ministry Dinner Dance on Oct. 24.

Other honorees: Mary Ellen and James J. Minogue, Jr., and Frank Hager.
Seats are still available for the dinner dance, which will take place at The Village Club at Lake Success in Great Neck, L.I. 

For tickets, contact Sister Kerry M. Handal, 631-273-1187 ext. 142 or e-mail kerrymhandal@aol.com.

This week’s Tip of the Tablet TALK Top Hat goes to the Home School Association of St. Mel’s School, Flushing.

Through the efforts of some generous and hardworking moms and dads, students returned to school this fall to find that a track and basketball court were painted onto the schoolyard.

Not only do the bright colors add life to the asphalt, they invite boys and girls to run or play a pick-up game with friends. 

Way to go parents!

Tablet TALK Quote of the Week: “I am a Christian, and I shall die for God, and for him I will give many thousands of lives if I had them.” – St. Lorenzo Ruiz, Feast day: Sept. 28

tt-mca-handsMCA Remembers 9/11 Victims

On the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the students of Midwood Catholic Academy, Flatlands, designed and created American-themed projects, including the flag, above, in memory of the lives lost 12 years ago.