This week’s Tablet TALK highlights a renewal of wedding vows in Ozone Park and new altar servers in Douglaston, and offers details on several upcoming events in Brooklyn, Queens and Long island.
St. John Vianney – Flushing Queens
Former B’klyn Pastor Dies in California
Father Carlos Valencia, 58, former pastor of Visitation B.V.M. Church, Red Hook, died July 29 in California. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Aug. 10 in Park Slope.
CYO Hall of Fame Welcomes Inductees
The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of Brooklyn and Queens held its third annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony May 20 at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston.
Rite of Election: More Than a Thousand People Prepare to Enter the Church
In Brooklyn and Queens, 1,125 adults and children will receive the sacraments at the Easter Vigil. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio greeted them during the Rites of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion last Sunday, Feb. 14.
Parishes Continue to Roll Past Their Campaign Goals
With parish communities invigorated by the papal trip, Generations of Faith has continued to roll. Collectively, these parishes have secured $27 million to date – with over 6,500 gifts from parishioners.
Lay Leaders Complete Ministry Program
The 61 new lay leaders from 37 parishes will coordinate new or existing parish ministries.
Our New Deacons
Photos from Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio’s ordination of 19 men to the permanent diaconate on Saturday, May 23.
Dr. Shih-Hao Fu
Dr. Shih-Hao Fu, of St. John Vianney parish, Flushing, was born in Taiwan. He has been married to Shayh-Ven (Natalie) for 35 years and they have two sons. A medical doctor/anesthesiologist, he is active in his parish as a lector, an extraordinary minister of the Eucharist and a cantor. He also teaches Bible classes and […]
Daniel Anibal Garcia Giron
Daniel Anibal Garcia Giron, of St. John Vianney parish, Flushing, was born in Chichicastenango, Guatemala. He has been married to Ramone for 15 years. A maintenance worker, he is active in his parish as a lector and an extraordinary minister of the Eucharist. A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at St. John Vianney Church […]
Stanley Tam
Stanley Tam, of St. John Vianney parish, Flushing, is from Hong Kong. He and his wife, Judy, have been married for 38 years and they have two sons. A buildings maintenance manager, he is involved in his parish as an extraordinary minister of the Eucharist and President of the Presidium of the Legion of Mary. […]
