New Housing for Developmentally Disabled to Be Named in Honor of Sister of Mercy

“Sister Kay” would call it a dream come true. In an event that furthers its mission of supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Mercy Home, a local nonprofit, officially broke ground Tuesday, Oct. 3, for a new housing development that will rise in Brooklyn’s steadily gentrifying Gowanus neighborhood.

Union Workers’ Community Services Honor Dr. King

To observe the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., members of District Council 9 and International Union of Painters and Allied Trades dedicated their skills to the Fort Greene community.

Astoria Parish Retreat

October is Respect Life Month. This week’s Tablet TALK invites readers to participate in a pro-life prayer vigil, highlights upcoming fundraisers for the Life Center of New York and Mercy Home, and much more.

Forest Hills Parish Installs New Servers

This week’s Tablet TALK highlights a memorial Mass for a “Sister of the Neighborhood,” new altar servers in Forest Hills, a free show in Sunset Park, a reunion in Bayside and much more.

Tablet TALK: St. Joseph’s Feast in Glendale

This week’s Tablet TALK highlights a St. Joseph’s Day celebration in Glendale and an Easter Sunday concert in Red Hook, has details on Mercy Home’s Annual Luncheon and McAuley H.S.’s upcoming reunion, and much more.

Tablet TALK: Two Families Giving Thanks

This week’s Tablet TALK features the Passionists in Jamaica Estates and the 50th anniversary class of Mater Christi H.S., reminds readers about #GivingTuesday and much more.

Tablet TALK: Sheepshead Bay Extends Papal Welcome

This week’s Tablet TALK offers several faith formation opportunities, highlights a school science lab dedication in Dyker Heights, recognizes Mercy Home’s urban farmers and much, much more.

Kathleen Slattery Woman of the Year Award

Sister Caroline Tweedy, R.S.M., chief development officer for Mercy Home for Children, is receiving the Kathleen Slattery Woman of the Year Award at the 2015 Great Irish Fair of New York.

Irish Man of the Year Award

Businessman James C. Halpin is receiving the Irish Man of the Year Award at the 2015 Great Irish Fair of New York.