Girl Scouts Lead the Way at St. Kevin’s
Four young ladies earned their Silver Award with the Girl Scouts at St. Kevin, Flushing. Recipients included from left to right, Jennifer Ginnane, Elizabeth Machalek, Sarah Castillo and Valerie Chan. Machalek, Castillo and Chan earned their Silver Award by hosting three blood drives at St. Kevin Church. A certificate from the NY Blood Center was presented to Father Robert Mema. Ginnane earned her Silver Award by teaching children in Vacation Bible School the principles of Catholic social teachings, fair wages and fair trade. She also raised funds for the earthquake victims in Nepal.
This week’s Tip of the Tablet TALK Top Hat goes to Donna McKenzie. She received the Unit Secretary Excellence Award from Calvary Hospital for her exceptional service to people who come for treatment in the hospital and their families. McKenzie is a graduate of St. Edmund Prep, Sheepshead Bay.
Queens’ native and past music director at Our Lady Queen of Mercy Church in Forest Hills, Joseph Martin, has orchestrated a unique musical performance, for Friday, Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Peace Church in Lynbrook. Vaughn Williams’ Mass in G Minor will be presented Acapella Style. Martin said:“This piece is universally difficult to pull off. It is like trying to pull of a bank heist.”
Written in 1921 by Ralph Vaughn Williams as a reaction to World War I, it was intended to be performed in a concert setting, rather than as part of a Mass. Martin said that it was, “too gaudy to be considered liturgical.”
Three choruses, each including soprano, alto, tenor and bass singers will sing unaided by instruments. Martin is one of 12 soloists singing in the choruses. As a special treat, Martin commissioned 2 separate works that will be sung after the Mass. Everyone participating in the production are professional choral singers donating their time and talent for the glory of God.
For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com/e/vaughn-williams-mass-in-g-tickets-49887803764.
An outdoor Rosary Rally in honor of Our Lady of Fatima, Oct. 13, 11:45 a.m. will be held in front of the Most Precious Blood, Astoria, parking lot.
Immaculate Conception Church in Astoria invites you to a Life in the Spirit Seminar, Oct. 27, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Oct. 28, 1-6 p.m.
Call Thelma, 718-591-6270, icpg_astoria@yahoo.com or visit icpg-astoria.wix.com/icpg-1
St. Jerome, Flatbush, invites you to its dinner dance on Nov. 10, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. in the school gymnasium. Tickets are $70 for adults and $45 for children 12 and under. Call 718-462-0223.
A Men’s Cursillo, a retreat for men who are seeking a deeper relationship with God, will take place Oct. 18-21 at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington. For more information contact Jim Barker, 631-774-7395 or jbtug@aol.com
“I am a most noteworthy sinner, but I have cried out to the Lord for grace and mercy, and they have covered me completely. I have found the sweetest consolation since I made it my whole purpose to enjoy His marvellous Presence.”
– Christopher Columbus
Contact Tablet TALK: 718-517-3132 or azielinska@diobrook.org.