This week’s Tablet TALK highlights Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, a new CD from a Red Hook nun, FDNY block parties in the boroughs, an August pilgrimage to Catholic shrines in Quebec and much more.
St. Jude – Canarsie Brooklyn
Anniversary Celebration for Canarsie Pastor
This week’s Tablet TALK features a Canarsie pastor’s ruby jubilee, highlights an upcoming art show in Marine Park featuring religious works, offers details on a young adult retreat this spring and much more.
Canarsie Pastor Marks 40 Years of Priesthood
Msgr. John Delendick, pastor of the Shrine Church of St. Jude in Canarsie, will celebrate the 40th anniversary of his priestly ordination on Sunday, Feb. 12. He will celebrate a 12:30 p.m. Mass of thanksgiving in his parish church. All are welcome.
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.
Holy Child Feast in Carnarsie
Filipino Archbishop Bernadito Auza, who serves as the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, was the guest celebrant for the Feast of Santo Niño on Jan. 16 at St. Jude’s Church, Canarsie.
K of C Parade Honors God and Country
John “Moe” Maloney’s life achievements probably won’t make any history books, but his everyday example of fidelity to faith, family and country is remarkable. Maloney served as the grand marshal of the Knights of Columbus’ 110th annual Independence Day Parade in Dyker Heights, June 27.
Albany Bishop Gives Failing Mark to Critics of Education Proposal
ALBANY, N.Y. (CNS) – Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger of Albany said opponents of a tax credit measure to support parental choice in education is being falsely characterized as a “scheme to benefit the rich.”
Cuomo Rallies Support of Education Tax Credit
Those at 12:30 Mass at St. Jude’s in Canarsie had a surprise last Sunday when Gov. Cuomo spoke before the liturgy in support of the Education Investment Tax Credit.
Tablet TALK: Passionists Bless Statue of Founder
This week’s Tablet TALK offers details about the 148th Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade, announces a family-friendly event at St. Joseph’s College, offers ways to honor Mary this month and more.
Canarsie Parish Celebrates 50 Years of Faith Building
Sunlight streamed through the stained-glass windows of the Shrine Church of St. Jude, Canarsie, as Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio gathered with parishioners and clergy to celebrate the church’s Golden Jubilee Mass, last Sunday, Oct. 30. Blessings were also bestowed upon the parish’s new prayer garden, dedicated in memory of Father Rosario Pitrone, founding pastor.