Effective March 2, 2020, ALL students and school personnelat any Catholic School in the Archdiocese of New York returning from international travel are required to get written medical clearance from their physician before returning to school. Parents MUST submit this written medical clearance letter signed and stamped by a licensed physician to the principal.
Golden Jubilee Wedding Mass on Sunday, June 7 at 2:30OM at St. Patrick's Cathedral for couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary anytime during 2020. You must contact the rectory at 718-892-3232 to register either to attend the Mass (with up to four guests) or to just receive the certificate. Deadline to register for it is Sunday, May 18.
Parish Trip to Sight & Sound Theatre to See Queen Esther We leave on Saturday, September 19. Enjoy a delightful ride in a genuine Amish buggy to visit a working Amish farm, then dinner at the Plain & Fancy Restaurant, and finally, center seats to see Sight & Sound's newest production Queen Esther. Esther is one of the most beloved characters in all of the Old Testament. So loved is she, and so important was her role that a Feast was created in her honor, celebrated to this day as Purim. The total cost for the trip is $170, including roundtrip transportation in a deluxe motor coach. Discounted rates for children 12 and under. Buses leave promptly at 11AM, and a $50 deposit is required to hold your seat. To make a reservation, call the rectory at 718-892-3232.
Corona Virus is a group of viruses that cause respiratory tract infections. Currently, there are NO confirmed corona virus cases in NYC and the risk to New Yorkers is low. There are NO PLANS to close schools at this time, and people should just practice general flu prevention measurers such as washing your hands regularly and covering your mouth when you sneeze. For updates, visit nyc.gov/health.
Learn about the 12 national parks most threatened by oil and gas development at a free reception featuring Matt Kirby, NPCA's Denver-based Director of Energy and Landscape Conservation on Thurs., Feb. 27 from 5:30-7:30PM at the NPCA Northeast Regional Office, 256 West 36th st., 12th floor, NY, NY. Learn about what you can do to protect parks and meet fellow park enthusiasts. Light refreshments will be provided. For more info, contact Timothy Leonard at [email protected].
40 Days for Life Kickoff Rally Saturday, February 22nd 2:00-4:00PM Van Nest Assembly of God Church 755 Rhinelander Ave, Bronx Join us for Praise & Worship and to be informed and equipped to make a difference for women in crisis pregnancies and their unborn children at this important time. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Thomas: 347-316-3728, [email protected].
Annual Serra Club Day of Recollection, which includes Mass, Holy Hour, and Reflection, will take place at St. Joseph's Seminary, Yonkers, on Sat., March 14 from 9AM-3PM. The cost is $35, which includes breakfast and lunch. Registration deadline is Feb. 21. To register or for more info, call 718-798-7176.
Caregivers Program designed to assist and support informal and formal caregivers, Neighborhood Shopp will be providing Caregiver Programming at PEP, 1525 Unionport Rd. Some of the FREE Services include: Care Coordination, Info & Referral, Counseling, Educational Workshops, Support Groups, Short-term Respite, and more. For more info, call 718-542-0006 or email: [email protected]
31st National African American Read-In on Tues., Feb. 25 from 1:30-2:30PM at the Parkchester Branch of the New York Public Library, Westchester and Pugsley. Choose any 5-min segment from a longer work written by an African American author that you will share with the audience. Community members of all ages are encouraged to participate.
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Vocational Day of Recollection for guys ages 14-18 on Sat., Feb. 22 from 9AM-4PM at Annunciation Church, 88 Convent Ave., Manhattan. To register, see Br. Sebastian.