The 4th grade girls CYO basketball team took a trip to St. John’s University on Saturday, December 9th to attend the SJU Women’s Basketball game & greet the players in a hi-five tunnel as they ran out in the beginning of the game. Parents, siblings, and grandparents attended the game as well. The girls got to participate in a meet and greet after the game where the SJU Women’s Basketball team autographed basketballs, took pictures and talked to the girls.
Kindergarten focuses on early reading and math through differentiated instruction and center time.
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THOUSANDS OF CATHOLICS EXPECTED TO MAKE
ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE IN HONOR OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
On Tuesday, December 12, the Diocese of Brooklyn will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, 856 Pacific Street, in Prospect Heights, followed by the traditional torch walk to 43 Catholic churches throughout Brooklyn and Queens.
The day’s events begin at 10 a.m. with Catechesis. At noon, Mass will be celebrated in Spanish by the Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, and concelebrated by 25 priests as well as Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros, who will deliver the homily.
Following Mass, at 1:30 pm, Bishop DiMarzio will bless and light the 43 torches of the faithful. At 1:45 pm, 2,000 participants are expected to depart and make their pilgrimage to participating parishes. There are five routes, three will end in Queens, and two will terminate in Brooklyn. The complete routes are pictured below.
The group of pilgrims represents, in its vast majority, the Mexican-Catholic population of Brooklyn and Queens. According to the 2015 National Census, there are nearly 200,000 Mexicans living in Brooklyn and Queens.
This event is organized by Reverend Jorge Ortiz-Garay, Director of the Mexican Ministry. For more information, contact Adriana Rodriguez at (516) 238-7565 or at arodriguez@desalesmedia.org.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 6, 2017
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BROOKLYN BISHOP JOINS NATIONWIDE CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT DREAMERS
On Wednesday, December 6, the Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, along with Catholic bishops from across the country, is taking part in the #iMarch campaign, a national day of action for immigration reform.
In a 40-second social media video and a 30-second radio spot, Bishop DiMarzio calls on Congress to act now to protect hundreds of thousands of young people from deportation. These young people, known as Dreamers, were children when their parents brought them to the United States. They now face deportation because the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has been terminated. The DACA program is set to expire in March 2018, unless Congress comes up with a legislative alternative.
The video message is being shared on Facebook and Twitter. The radio spot is airing on 1010 WINS, WOR, and 106.7 FM.
In his messages, Bishop DiMarzio says “America is a beacon of hope, and these innocent young people, have done nothing wrong and should not be punished. They should not be forced to leave America which is their home. Congress must pass legislation that allows them to stay, study and work legally in the United States.”
The #iMarch campaign was launched by the New American Economy, a group of republican, democratic, and independent mayors and business leaders who support immigration reform that will help create jobs for Americans. Dreamers, along with faith, business, education, agricultural, and political leaders are being asked to participate.
The Wednesday, December 6 day of action will extend through Thursday, December 7, with a number of cities planning events on the second day.
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On November 17, the 5th graders of Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy visited the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. They learned that the Intrepid was used by NASA to recover capsules that would land in the ocean after orbiting the Earth. The students also had the opportunity to explore the museum and view artifacts while exploring interactive exhibits.
Food Collection for the Little Sisters of the Poor-7th grade service project November 2017
Awarding 8th graders endowment scholarships for academics and service based on 7th grade performance-November 2017
Michael Millot accepting the Italian American Scholarship from Bishop DiMarzio.
Winners of the Patriots Pen Essay Contest Woodside VFW Post 2813.
Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Reverend Joaquin Suran, a retired priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Father Suran was born on February 23, 1922 in Istria, Italy, was ordained for the Salesians of Don Bosco on November 11, 1949, was incardinated into the Diocese of Brooklyn on July 23, 1987 and died Monday, December 4, 2017 in North Shore Hospital Manhasset.
Father Suran ministered in the Diocese of Brooklyn as Parochial Vicar of the Parishes of Saint Anthony – Saint Alphonsus (Brooklyn), Our Lady of the Angelus (Rego Park), Blessed Sacrament (Brooklyn), Saint Paul the Apostle (Corona) and Saint Leo (Corona).
The arrangements are as follows:
WAKE:
Edward Guida Funeral Home
4720 104th Street
Flushing, New York 11368
Tel: (718) 424-2000
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
FUNERAL:
Saint Leo R. C. Church
104-05 49th Avenue Corona, New York 11368
Tel: (718) 592-7569
Thursday, December 7, 2017
10:30 AM
BURIAL:
Saint John Cemetery
Middle Village, New York 11379
Please pray for the repose of his soul and for the consolation of his family and friends. May he rest in the peace of Christ, the Risen Lord.
Reverend Monsignor Anthony Hernandez, J.C.L. Chancellor and Vicar for Canonical Affairs
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CHRISTMAS TREE AND LIFE-SIZED NATIVITY TO BE DELIVERED AT GRAND ARMY PLAZA
On Wednesday, December 6th at 8 a.m., The Diocese of Brooklyn and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation will receive delivery of a 35 foot Balsam Fir Christmas tree at the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch at Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park. The Diocese of Brooklyn’s tree will be the largest ever displayed in Prospect Park and will be decorated with thousands of colored lights to represent the diversity of Brooklyn. At 10 a.m. the life-sized Nativity crèche will be leaving the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, 856 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, under police escort and is scheduled to arrive at Grand Army Plaza at 10:15 a.m.
On Monday, December 11th at 4:00 p.m., Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, will bless the Nativity crèche and light the Christmas tree along with parishioners from all over Brooklyn and Queens. The event will be hosted by actor Anthony Mangano and include performances by the St. Savior Gospel Choir and Charlie Romo.
The tree lighting and Nativity’s placement is made possible by DeSales Media Group, the communications, and technology arm of the Diocese of Brooklyn, the eighth largest diocese in the United States and the only entirely urban diocese in the nation, serving the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 4, 2017
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STATEWIDE CAMPAIGN REMINDS PEOPLE ABOUT THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS
Churches from across New York State have joined the Diocese of Brooklyn in its annual campaign designed to remind people about the true meaning of Christmas during this busy season. The “Put Him on Your List” campaign encourages the faithful to put Jesus at the top of their Christmas list and to celebrate his birth by attending Mass.
This year, an original song, Put Him on Your List (This Christmas) is debuting. It was written by Christian hip-hop/R&B artist Kei-Landa. Kei-Landa was born and raised on Manhattan’s Lower East Side and combines her passion for music with her desire to walk with God and spread the Gospel. The song and music video can be seen/downloaded at www.PutHimOnYourList.org.
The campaign also includes a TV commercial, digital and newspaper ads, and radio spots recorded by Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn.
The Archdiocese of New York and Dioceses of Rockville Centre, Albany, Rochester, Syracuse, Buffalo, and Ogdensburg have all joined in the Diocese of Brooklyn’s campaign.
To schedule an interview with Kei-Landa, contact Adriana Rodriguez at arodriguez@desalesmedia.org or 516-238-7565.
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