A group of 16 “Old Guys” once again reunited on Nov. 29 for their annual Turkey Bowl touch football game in Marine Park, bringing together old friends from East Flatbush and Midwood.
Thanksgiving
CCBQ Turkey Giveaway Ensures Thanksgiving Joy for Hundreds of Families
Large crowds came to Our Lady of Sorrows Church on Nov. 24 to receive free Thanksgiving turkeys distributed by Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens (CCBQ). By the time the distribution ended, CCBQ had served 1,000 families.
Shalom Catholic Community Marks World Day of the Poor With ‘Friendsgiving’ in Brooklyn
For the fourth year, the local branch of the Shalom Catholic Community hosted its annual Friendsgiving event outside of San Damiano Mission Church in Greenpoint. The church’s pastor, Father Cristiano Pinheiro said the food and clothing drive is a celebration of “the gift of friendship and the gift of community.”
Only in Print: Thanksgiving & Tolerance | Washington’s Support for Early American Catholics
George Washington, an American Revolution military hero and the nation’s first president, seldom mentioned the Lord Jesus Christ in speeches, conversations, or writings. Yet Washington, “The Father of His Country,” often talked and wrote about “providence” — that guiding and protective care of a creator God.
Catholic Charities’ Annual Turkey Drive Takes Flight
On Nov. 18, CCBQ hosted its ninth annual turkey drive, which received about 700 more birds than last year. CCBQ President and CEO Msgr. Alfred LoPinto said the combination of the organization’s renovated resource center and a new distribution system that has parishes pick up and distribute the turkeys and chickens themselves are welcome changes to this year’s drive.
North Brooklyn Nonprofit Serves 600 Hot Meals This Thanksgiving
As a holiday personified by bounty-laden dishes on dinner tables, the Thanksgiving season can be difficult for the thousands of New Yorkers facing food hardship. In response to their need, one local nonprofit provided more than 600 hot meals at four northern Brooklyn locations this week.
CCBQ Turkey Giveaway Provides Food, Joy and Relief For Families
Many families in need will be having a turkey for Thanksgiving, despite the high price for the bird — nearly $2 per pound according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (73% higher than last year) — thanks to Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens, which distributed free turkeys at Holy Innocents Church in Flatbush, on Monday, Nov. 21.
Timeless Spiritual Songs of Thanksgiving
While Christmas celebrates the birth of our Lord, Thanksgiving is the time to share valuable moments with family and loved ones we hold dear while enjoying turkey, cornbread, and homemade apple pie, and thanking God for all the blessings He has bestowed upon us.
CCBQ Makes Sure People In Need Can Enjoy Thanksgiving
With many people out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic, families are struggling to put together Thanksgiving meals. But religious organizations are working to supply families with turkeys to make the holiday a happy one despite the economic uncertainty.
Reasons to Give Thanks in the Midst of This Difficult Period
We all know that this year our Thanksgiving will not be what we have normally experienced, no parades, perhaps limited football, smaller dinners, and less interaction with our most beloved family members. But we still must give thanks. As we look back over the past year, for what can we give thanks?