St. Camillus Catholic Academy, Rockaway, celebrated community during Catholic Schools Week. Local Police Officers Borgi and Santi along with community affairs officers from 100th Precinct and the school safety division gave a fun and educational presentation at the school on Jan. 29. Afterward, under the direction of parent Stacey Haggerty, second graders and their parents walked to the 100th Precinct and delivered sandwiches, cake and thank-you notes, above. The school also held a dress down day and raised $680 to benefit the community of Our Lady of Sorrows parish, Corona, which is still recovering from an early January fire.
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Tablet TALK readers, mark your calendars because Jesuit Father James Martin is coming back to Brooklyn. On Feb. 24, he will host a 7:30 p.m. discussion at Mary, Queen of Heaven parish, Old Mill Basin. He will discuss several of his books, including “My Life With The Saints,” with attendees. His books will be available for purchase that evening.
All are welcome to attend the talk, which will take place in Msgr. Jamie Parish Hall. For more details, call the parish rectory at (718) 763-2330.
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If you’re looking to meet other Catholic young adults, look no further than St. Sebastian parish, Woodside, which has an active young adult group. The next gathering is Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7:54 p.m. in the convent.
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Treat yourself to a fun and fashionable night out when St. Mary’s Church, Long Island City, hosts its Fashion Show and Dinner, Feb. 22 in the parish hall.
Tickets are $30 for adults, $15 for children ages 7-13, and free for little ones. For advance tickets, call (718) 786-0705.
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The Commodore John Barry Club of Brooklyn is pleased to announce a contest opportunity for undergraduate college students who are interested in researching Irish American history and contributions.
The club is calling for students to submit a 1,000- word research paper on Commodore Barry’s accomplishments.
The contest deadline is March 1 and cash prizes will be awarded.
For full details about the contest, visit www.commodorebarryclubbrooklyn.org, or contact Brian Kassenbrock, director of public relations at 718-748-0624.
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Don’t miss your chance to see The First String Players at Our Lady of Mercy, Forest Hills, present “Lend Me A Tenor,” this weekend in the parish hall. Performances are Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10. Call (718) 268-6143.
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On Monday, Feb. 9, Father André Cirino, O.F.M., author of “The Cross Was Their Book: Meditations on St. Francis’ Prayer before a Crucifix,” will visit St. Francis College to talk about the Crucifix of San Damiano.
The Crucifix of San Damiano lies at the heart of the Franciscan Order and impacted the lives of both St. Francis and St. Clare.
The talk will be held at 4 p.m. in the Brooklyn Heights’ college’s Maroney Forum for Arts, Culture & Education. The event is free and open to the public.
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Did you know that the Sacred Heart League at St. Matthias Church in Ridgewood collects hand-made lap blankets for American Veterans? For more details, call (718) 821-6447.
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Give yourself the best Valentine’s Day gift you can. Join St. Francis Catholic Singles for “Being the Beloved: Self-Compassion for the Christian,” on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 7:15 p.m. at Holy Family Church, 366 Watchogue Rd. in Staten Island.
This is a group for adults in their 30s, 40s and 50s who are single or single again and wish to lead more fulfilled, empowered lives by deepening their Catholic spirituality and building community with like minded peers.
The cost of the evening is $10. For more information, visit www.sgspsi.org.
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This week’s Tip of the Tablet TALK Top Hat goes to the Holy Name Society at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Flatlands, for its $2,000 donation to the parish.
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This year’s March for Life is over but that doesn’t mean the cause should be forgotten until next year.
Continue your commitment to preserving life and praying for an end to abortion with the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants at the group’s next pro-life Mass at St. James Cathedral Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn, Feb. 14.
Arrive for 7:30 a.m. Mass and then join the Helpers and Msgr. Philip Reilly, executive director, in a prayerful and peaceful vigil outside a local abortuary. Every person counts.
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