Former Tribunal Judge, Pastor Is Dead at 88

A Mass of Christian Burial for Msgr. Gerard J. Arella, pastor emeritus of St. Mark’s parish, Sheepshead Bay, was celebrated Feb. 3 in the chapel at Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston. He died Jan. 31 at Bishop Mugavero Residence, Douglaston. He was 88.

Handel’s ‘Messiah’ in Long Island City

This week’s Tablet TALK salutes Knights and parishioners helping neighbors during the holidays, highlights Christmas events, has details about a New Year’s Eve party for the whole family and much more.

School Family Enjoys Thanksgiving Meal

Thanksgiving arrived early for one of Sheepshead Bay’s biggest families. St. Mark Catholic Academy came together to pray, eat and celebrate the gift of their school community Nov. 25.

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.

St. Mark’s Challenger Basketball program

St. Mark’s Challenges Kids to Have Fun (with video)

Each Sunday morning from September to March, St. Mark’s hosts its Challenger Basketball Program for players with disabilities. The program began 15 years ago with eight kids and now includes 42 players.

St. Mark’s Challenges Kids To Have Fun

Sometimes in the heat of the moment during a basketball game, the only thing on a competitor’s mind is winning. A team will do whatever it takes to have more points than the other team by the time the final buzzer sounds. Such is the whole purpose of the sport, right? Well, ask a group […]