This week’s Tablet TALK highlights a 9/11 memorial service in Bellerose, a Year of Mercy event for mothers, a celebration of the Dominican Order’s 800th anniversary, details on a Men’s Cursillo Weekend and more.
Our Lady of the Snows – North Floral Park Queens
Feast of St. Rocco at N. Floral Park Parish
Temperatures in the mid-90s last Sunday didn’t deter devotees of St. Rocco from participating in the seventh annual feast in his honor at Our Lady of the Snows Church in North Floral Park.
Friends, Parishioners and Stylish Centenarians
This week’s Tablet TALK features two stylish centenarians in East New York, invites readers to observances for St. Rocco, Our Lady of Knock and Sept. 11, and much more.
Being Close to Pope Is An Amazing Experience
When Pope Francis made his way to the Campus Misericordiae (Field of Mercy) vigil site at Brzegi, Poland, he was a welcome sight. To and from the field, the World Youth Day pilgrims had walked around 11 miles.
WYD Report: First Encounter with Pope (with slideshow)
“Once the pope came out everyone’s spirits lifted up,” Goncalves said. “They ran to the gate to see a glimpse of him. Everyone wanted to be part of it.”
WYD Report: Mercy Center (with slideshow)
“Sometimes we think Mass is only for old people. Looking around is a good reminder that there are young people around that do believe in Jesus and are alive with the Catholic faith and want to be here,” Cintron said.
WYD Delegates Celebrate Universality of the Church
More than 600 young people from Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens are attending World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland, this week. Here are the stories of Cindy Giron and Chrisel Gladson.
Indian Saint Honored on Queens Streets
This week’s Tablet TALK features festivities celebrating St. Alphonsa, retreats and spiritual opportunities, a scam alert from the NYPD and much more.
Prayers for World Youth Day
World Youth Day pilgrims from Our Lady of the Snows, North Floral Park, smile in front of a statue of Pope John Paul II in the parish’s gathering space. They will soon head for this celebration of faith in Krakow, Poland.
Snows Students Give Pajamas to Needy Neighbors
This week’s Tablet TALK highlights Queens students who gave pajamas to peers; invites readers to the dedication of a new Springfield Gardens church; has an appeal from an East Flatbush parish and more.
