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Holy Family, Greenpoint – Adoration, every Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 388-5145.


St. Edmund, Sheepshead Bay – Divine Mercy Prayer Group meets every Friday after 9 a.m. Mass during June, July and August. Call Marie at 336-6786.


Holy Family, Canarsie – Line dancing classes every Saturday, 1 - 4 p.m. in school gymnasium. No partner necessary, beginners welcome, all ages. Donation, $5. Call 257-4423.


Our Lady of Grace, Gravesend – Thrift Shop open on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. Located on East 4th St. and Ave. W. Call 627-2020.


Good Shepherd, Marine Park – Charismatic Prayer Group meets every Wednesday, 8 p.m. in school auditorium. Call 339-2745.


Our Lady of Grace, Gravesend – Prayer group meets every Tuesday at 8 p.m. in church basement. Parking on premises. Call 627-2020.


Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn – Aviator Sports and Recreation hosts Seniors in Shape, total mind and body fitness, Tuesdays, 4:30 - 9 p.m. and Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., through Aug. 28. Classes available: Tai Chi, Travel the World, Ballroom Blast, Dance-A-Size, and Weight Training. Free for anyone age 55 and older. Wear sneakers. Meet at Hangar 5. Call 758-9800 or log onto www.aviatorsports.com.


Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Williamsburg – Annual Giglio Feast, runs through July 16, Monday-Friday, 6-11 p.m.; weekends, noon-midnight. Old World Italian street festival. Live entertainment, food, rides, games. Highlight is the dancing of the 80-foot tall Giglio on Sunday, July 15, at 1 p.m. Call 384-0223.

St. Mark, Sheepshead Bay – Jet Blue Aircrew Charity Drive, July 14, 10 a.m. - noon in school yard. Collecting children’s clothing and toys to be distributed in orphanages in El Salvador.


Holy Family Church, Canarsie – Canarsie History Fair and Exhibit, July 15, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the parish. Fair will pay tribute to the 100th Anniversary of Golden City Amusement Park, 1907-2007. Local history exhibits. Free admission and parking. Call 917-880-5676 for details.


St. James Pavilion, Downtown Brooklyn – Charismatic Prayer Luncheon, July 14, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $20 donation. Speaker Father Anthony Ozele. Call 859-7065.


St. Mark, Sheepshead Bay – Food Pantry Collection, sponsored by the parish St. Vincent de Paul Society, July 14 - 15. Non-perishable dry and canned goods, toiletries and monetary donations accepted at all Masses. Call 718-891-3100.


Holy Innocents, Flatbush – Life of Hope Foundation Second Annual Gospel Celebration, July 15. Street fair, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and concert, 6 - 9 p.m., featuring Maggie Blanchard, Father Cyprien Emile and Holy Innocents Youth and Haitian Choir. Concert admission: $15; $8 for children under age 13. For more information, call Michael, 347-265-6028.


Our Lady of Angels, Bay Ridge - Community of Lay Carmelites celebrates Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 16, 11:45 a.m. Mass and distribution of brown scapulars. Call 836-7200.
Our Lady of Grace, Gravesend – Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 16, 7 p.m. with Outdoor Mass in the Blessed Mother Grotto. Call 627-2020.


Diocesan Offices, Park Slope – Virtus Workshop dealing with prevention of child abuse, July 18, 6 - 9 p.m., at 310 Prospect Park West. For details or to register, call 281-9672.


Our Lady of Miracles, Canarsie – Charismatic Healing Mass, July 18, 7:30 p.m. Celebrant: Father Jeff Dillon, music by Al Barbarino, Rosary before Mass. Call 257-2400.


St. Patrick, Bay Ridge – Mass and healing service, July 19, 7:30 p.m. Celebrant: Father John Campoli. Call 238-2600.


Our Lady of Grace, Gravesend
– St. Padre Pio Prayer Group holding Holy Hour of prayer and reparation with Rosary, Mass and veneration of relic; July 21 at 11 a.m. Call 646-269-8008.


SS. Joachim and Anne Residence, Coney Island – Third Annual Carnival by the Sea, July 21, 12 - 6 p.m., to benefit Residence. Enjoy games, raffles, steel band and food. All ages welcome. Fee: $5, free for children under age 11. Children under age 16 must be accompanied by adult. Rain date: July 22. Contact 714-4800.


Holy Family, Greenpoint – Summer Al Fresco Food, Bingo and Dinner Raffle, July 22, 1 p.m. in churchyard. $5 Bingo card, hot dogs, burgers and soda. Call 986-7347.


Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Sunset Park – Trip to Monmouth Park Racetrack, NJ, sponsored by Golden Age Club, Friday, July 27. Bus leaves OLPH at 9:15 a.m. and leaves racetrack at 5 p.m. $45. Call Mary Lawson, 492-9200 ext. 103.


St. Mary Mother of Jesus, Bensonhurst – Italian Apostolate trip to the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy, Stockbridge, MA, July 28. Departure: 8 a.m. Cost: $38. Call Elisea at 718-996-7185. Limited seating.


St. Michael, Sunset Park – Monthly Flea Market, July 29, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 718-768-6065.


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St. Nicholas of Tolentine, Jamaica – Outdoor Flea Market, every Saturday and Sunday until Nov. 24 and 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Intersection of Parsons Blvd. and Union Turnpike. Call 591-1815.


Our Lady of the Angelus, Rego Park – Yoga classes, every Sunday, 4 - 6 p.m. For information, call Carmen, 646-621-0747.


Queen of Angels, Sunnyside
– New Life Charismatic Prayer Group holds prayer meetings the first, second and fourth Tuesday of every month, 8 - 9 p.m. in the parish center, across the street from the church. Healing Mass every third Tuesday of the month, 8 - 9 p.m. in the church. Call Fran Fudge, 392-1543.


St. Rose of Lima, Rockaway Beach
– Legion of Mary meets every Wednesday, 7:15 p.m. in St. Theresa Room/Siloam Center. Call 634-7394.


Ascension, Elmhurst – Line dancing every Monday, except on holidays, from 7 - 9 p.m. in the church basement. Call 335-2626.


Our Lady of the Angelus, Rego Park – Flea Market, every Sunday. For information, call Charo at 459-2965.


Immaculate Conception Monastery, Jamaica – Passionist Missionaries invite young men, ages 17 - 25, to visit and see their way of life, every first Saturday of the month, 12 - 7 p.m. Call 718-739-6502; e-mail Father Ted, twalsh@cpprov.org, or Father Lee, lhavey@cpprov.org; or log onto www.icmonastery.org.

Hillcrest Senior Center, Jamaica Estates – Every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., flea market and lunch for $1.25. Vendors wanted. Call 297-7171.


St. Rita, L.I.C. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in rectory basement. Call 361-1884.


Our Lady of the Angelus, Rego Park – Defensive Driving Course, July 14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information call 897-4444.


St. Teresa of Avila, S. Ozone Park – Yard Sale, July 14 and 15. Vendor tables are $25. Call Ruth Meletiche at (718) 322-5547.


SS. Joachim & Anne, Queens Village – Blood Drive, July 15, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Call 465-0124.


Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston – Virtus Workshop dealing with prevention of child abuse, July 17, 6 - 9 p.m. For details or to register, call 281-9672.


Holy Child Jesus, Richmond Hill – Teen Drama Club Battle of the Bands Fundraiser, July 27, 6:15 p.m. in school gym. $7; $5 with canned good donation. Call 847-1860.


St. Mel, Flushing – Six-Hour Defensive Driving Course, July 28, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in O’Malley Hall. $45. To register, call 631-360-9720.


Corpus Christi, Woodside
– Defensive Driving Course, July 28, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Call 278-8114.


St. Nicholas of Tolentine, Jamaica – Blood Drive, July 29, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in Tolentine Hall. Call 969-3226.


Our Lady of Grace, Howard Beach – Family Festival, Aug. 1-5, in the evening. Call 843-6218.


St. Stanislaus B & M, Ozone Park – Eucharistic Adoration and Healing Mass, Aug. 3, 7 p.m. Celebrant: Father Christopher Ezeoke; 88-10 102nd Ave. Music ministry needed. Call 300-7144.


BVM Help of Christians, Woodside – A feast in thanksgiving of God, the Father, for having sent His Son to save us, and who empowers us by the gift of the Holy Spirit, Aug. 5, 3 p.m. Celebrant: Father Noel Moynihan, C.S.Sp. Call 672-4848.

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Catholic Singles

Mt. Manresa, S. I. – Singles Retreat, The Power of One: Becoming Whole as a Single Person, July 13 - 15. Meet others as you enjoy liturgies, a bonfire and other activities. Cost: $195. To register, call 718-727-3844 ext. 200.


Brooklyn Catholic Young Adults – Fifth Annual Praise in the Park, Sept. 15, 1 p.m. Mass and barbecue in Prospect Park. Rain date: Sept. 22. For more details, call 718-783-3132 ext. 26 or visit www.brooklyn-cya.org.


Metro

Plattduetsche Volksfest Vereen, L.I. – 124th Volksfest German-American Festival, July 14 - 15 at Plattduetsche Park Restaurant Festgrounds, 1132 Hempstead Tpk., Franklin Square, N.Y. Park opens Saturday, 2 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. Admission: $7 and children under 12 are free. Free parking. German food, games, beer, raffles, Baverian dancing and entertainment. Rides, balloons and ice cream for children. Call 516-354-3131.


St. John the Baptist, Manhattan – Father Solanus Guild Annual Dinner, July 14, begins with 3 p.m. concert, 4 p.m. Mass and dinner in the church hall. $30. Call 212-564-9070, ext. 204.


Sisters of the Good Shepherd, Wickatunk, N.J. — The Call to Religious Life discernment retreat for women, Sept. 28 - 30. For more details, contact Sister Debbie Drago, 732-946-0515 or e-mail srdebbie@optonline.net.


St. Joseph Center, Valatie, N.Y. – Be Not Afraid, guided “lectio divina” discernment retreat for men and women, age 18 and older, who are considering a religious vocation, Oct. 5 - 7. Speaker: Father Timothy M. Gallagher, O.M.V. Register by Sept. 7. For more information, contact Sister Rosemary Ann Cuneo, C.R., at 518-674-3818 or e-mail rosemary.cuneo@rcda.org.


Catholic Committee on Scouting — Catholic Retreat at Alpine Scout Camp, Alpine, N.J., Oct. 12 - 14. Cost: $30 per person, including meals, program materials and patch. Units can make cabin and lean-to reservations by calling 1-888-346-5805. Accommodations on a first come, first served basis, and at an additional cost. For more details, call Brian Long, 718-499-8400, or Don Miserandino, 516-561-6922.


 

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Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help

More than 1,000 people packed Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica, Sunset Park, June 27 to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
Auxiliary Bishop Guy Sansaricq was the main celebrant. Special concelebrants included Bishop Shibly Langlois, Diocese of Fort-Liberté, Haiti; Msgr. Fernando Ferrarese, episcopal vicar, Brooklyn East; Msgr. Joseph Malagreca, pastor of Holy Cross, Flatbush; Father Hilaire Belizaire, director of the diocesan Haitian Apostolate; and Father Sean McGillicuddy, CSsR, rector of OLPH. During his homily, Father Claudel Petit-Homme, a Holy Cross Father from the province of Haiti, explained that the Blessed Mother cares for humanity just as she cares for her Son.