Thanking Sister Marguerite

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Sister Marguerite Torre, O.S.U., principal of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary School, Ozone Park, for the past 26 years, was honored recently by the parish. Sister Marguerite began teaching in 1954 and taught at Nativity for nine years before becoming principal. Sister will be taking on new challenges with the Safe at Home Foundation. Nativity and St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr School, Ozone Park, will merge and become Divine Mercy Catholic Academy in September.

Looking for a spiritual uplift during the dog days of summer? St. Jerome parish, Flatbush, is planning an Evangelization and Stewardship Revival from Friday, July 20, at 7 p.m. to Sunday, July 22.

The whole community of believers is invited. There will be music, testimonies and workshops. Admission is free. A continental breakfast will be served on Saturday. For a small donation, lunch is available.

Call Isidra or Father Miguel Auguste at the rectory, 718-462-0223.

Holy Name parish, Park Slope, is offering stroke prevention screenings on Tuesday, July 24, starting at 8 a.m. Individual tests are $45 and three for $110.

Call Precision Screening Plus at 1-800-679-1070 to set up an appointment or for more information.

Congratulations to Nicholas Ali, a recent eighth-grade graduate of Our Lady of Trust School-Holy Family Campus, Canarsie, who was the first recipient of the George K. Campbell Scholarship. This was the first graduation at the cluster parish school.

The scholarship, which was set up through the diocesan Futures in Education Foundation, was named for a young man killed in a car accident last summer. By coincidence Nicholas knew George. They both served in church on Sundays, Nicholas as an altar server and George as an usher.

This Week’s Tip of The TabletTalk Top Hat goes to Brother Peter Bonventre, F.S.C., who was presented the Jack Callery Excellence in School Counseling Award from the Catholic Secondary School Counselors of New York City at their annual conference.

Brother Peter has worked in Catholic education for 60 years, serving as an English teacher, assistant principal and principal before becoming a guidance counselor.

Brother Peter has been a guidance counselor at Bishop Loughlin M.H.S. since 1985. This year he celebrates his 60th year as a De LaSalle Christian brother.

Volunteers are needed to help homebound senior citizens in Northeast Queens.

Catholic Charities Northeast Queens Friendly Visiting Program pairs volunteers with seniors who need assistance with light shopping and small chores or who would enjoy just having a chat with a smiling visitor. If interested, call Chris Schneider at 718-357-4903

Before school let out, the students at St. Agatha School, Bay Ridge, welcomed back the firefighters from Engine Company 114 to the Seventh Ave.

firehouse with a prayer service. Firefighters were given a copy of a prayer by Father Mychal Judge, as well as a baked treat to take with them

St. Brendan’s parish in Midwood will close out the celebration of its 100th Anniversary Year with a Mass of Thanksgiving at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 30.

If you are a former parishioner or you would like to see old classmates, plan to come to the Mass, which will be followed by a 100th Anniversary Gala Dinner/Dance at El Caribe. Cocktail hour begins at 3 p.m. and dinner at 4 p.m. Dancing to the Peter LaRosa Orchestra will make this an affair to remember. The cost is $125 per ticket.

For more information, call 718-339-2828.

Bulletin Humor: Preparing for vacation a woman said to her husband, “I’m afraid the mountain air will disagree with me.” Her husband replied, “My dear, it wouldn’t dare!” from Church of the Guardian Angel, Brighton Beach

Join Brooklyn Catholic Young Adults for a Frolf (Frisbee Golf) Tournament July 21 in Prospect Park. Call 718-783-3132 ext. 26 for more information.

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Tip of Top Hat to lbusetti@thetablet.org.

Wedding Bells in Bay Ridge

George Sinnott and Jessica Connors were married on June 9 at St. Anselm Church, Bay Ridge, at a Mass celebrated by Msgr. Michael Phillips, pastor. George is a lifelong parishioner of St. Anselm’s. She is a registered nurse and he is a project manager with Prudential. Congratulations and many blessings to the

happy couple.