NYPD Memorial Mass
The annual NYPD Memorial Mass was held recently at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Williamsburg. Front and center from left are NYPD Liaison Mitchell Weiss; Deputy Chief Kevin McBride; Chief Anthony Izzo; Msgr. Robert Romano, NYPD chaplain; Chief of Dept. Joseph J. Esposito; First Deputy Police Commissioner George A. Grasso; Asst. Chief Gerald Nelson, Commander of Brooklyn North; Msgr. Joseph Calise, pastor; Asst. Chief Joseph Reznick; and Lt. Joseph Alagana.
The Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk, U.S. Province, have elected a new General Government. From left are, Sister Edith Menegus; Sister Mairead Barrett; Sister Margaret O’Brien, the new General Superior; Sister Joanne Callahan; Sister Judith O’Connor; and Sister Valerie Heinonen. Ursuline Sisters minister in Jamaica, Ozone Park, Far Rockaway, Middle Village, Bellerose and Rockaway Park.
Musicians and singers are invited to St. Cecilia Church, Greenpoint, for a special Blessing of Musicians and Singers at 2 p.m. on Nov. 22, the feast of St. Cecilia, patroness of music. Call 718-389-0010.
Come to the Giant Indoor Flea Market on Sunday, Nov. 23, at Nativity Church Hall, Ozone Park, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Many bargains. Snack bar. Free admission. Call 718-845-3691.
The Annual Advent Nativity Lighting Ceremony will take place on Sunday, Nov. 30, at 6 p.m. on the grounds of Visitation Academy, 8902 Ridge Blvd., Bay Ridge. The Academy Choir and Brass Ensemble will provide the music.
For a donation of $200 you can sponsor a Christmas tree in memory of a loved one. For more information, call the Dept. of Development at 718-680-0377.
This Week’s Tip of The TabletTalk Top Hat goes to Mary Ann Dorsa who will be honored at “A Night to Remember,” St. Andrew Avellino’s 94th Annual Dinner Dance on Nov. 22 at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston. In 1976, Mary Ann started out as a volunteer at the parish school and became invaluable. For the past 25 years, she has served as administrative assistant. Congratulations, Mary Ann!
Enjoy a Pancake Breakfast and benefit St. Gregory the Great’s Community Service Center, Bellerose, a provider of counseling services for 29 years.
Breakfast will be served on Sunday, Nov. 30, 9:30 a.m.- noon at Holy Trinity Lutheran Hall, Commonwealth Blvd. & 86th Rd. $8, adults; $4, children under 12. Call 718-347-3707.
Don’t miss “Please Christmas, Don’t Be Late!” presented by Maggie’s Little Theater of St. Margaret parish, Middle Village,Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 7 at 2:30 p.m. For ticket information call 347-707-0473 or check www.maggieslittletheater.org.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Blessed Sacrament parish, Jackson Heights,sponsors a canned food drive on the second Sunday of every month. There is a great need at this time especially for tuna, soups and rice. Canned goods can be brought to the rectory at 34-43 93rd St. Call 718-639-3888.
Come to the Christmas Fair at St. Athanasius, Bensonhurst, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the school auditorium at 6120 Bay Parkway.
For more information, call 718-236-0124.
Plan to come to the Annual Holiday Fair at St. Francis Xavier, Park Slope, on Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The fair is sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 22.
For more information, call Vincent at 718-986-2116.
Ring in the New Year at the New Year’s Eve Dance at Our Lady of Grace, Gravesend, Dec. 31, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m., in Father Cutrone Gym. $60 for adults; $30 for children under 12; and free for children under three.
The evening includes food by Basset Caterers, champagne toast, coffee, dessert and raffles. BYOB. Call Joanne for tickets at 718-419-4511.
Please send news items and photos of parish events to lbusetti@thetablet.org or call 718-965-7333 ext. 2021.
In Front of St. Pat’s
Among those reviewing the Columbus Day Parade in Manhattan last month were, from left, NYPD Chief Anthony Izzo, Diane Izzo, Cardinal Edward Egan, Chief Michael Scagnelli, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, First Deputy Police Commissioner George Grasso, Chief of Dept. Joseph Esposito, Chief Charles Campisi, and Auxiliary Bishop Ignatius Catanello.
