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St. Stan/Transfiguration’s Choir Gears Up for Concert

Under the direction of Don Competello, music minister, the newly formed St. Stanislaus Kostka/Transfiguration Children’s Choir of Maspeth is rehearsing for their special Christmas Concert on Dec. 16, 3:30 p.m. at St. Stan’s Church. All are welcome to attend and sing along.

Sister Rose Torma, C.S.J., St. Stan’s School principal, was instrumental in starting the choir with Competello whose willingness and hard work has enabled the young singers to flourish.

The Children’s Choir is open to all children of both parishes and they sing every other Sunday at St. Stan’s 9:30 a.m. Mass.

Rings for Rego Park Eighth-Graders

Members of Resurrection-Ascension’s Class of 2008 proudly display their graduation rings, which they received during a special ceremony at their Rego Park parish on Nov. 12. Eighth-graders were seated by homeroom and parents and family cheered loudly as each name was called. Once the rings were blessed by Msgr. Vincent Fullam, pastor, they were distributed by eighth-grade teachers, Janna Valente and Ann Gagnon.

Youth Confirmed in Faith at

St. Anselm's

Auxiliary Bishop Ignatius Catanello conferred the sacrament of confirmation upon young men and women of St. Anselm Church, Bay Ridge, in October. The 2007 confirmation class totaled 63 students from both the parish school and CCD program.

Youth Views

What gifts has the Holy Spirit given you? How do you use them in service to others?

Cindy Romo
St. Agnes Academic H.S.
Junior

The Holy Spirit gave me the gift of knowledge. I’m aware of many issues and injustices in society. I help others by giving them advice or just listening to their problems. I also stand up for things I feel are unfair.

Rebecca Tierney
Christ the King R.H.S.
Junior

The Holy Spirit has given me wisdom. I use this gift to help others with their problems whether they’re personal or school-related.

Theresa Hynes
St. Agnes Academic H.S.
Junior

The Holy Spirit has given me good judgment. I try to help my friends when they need advice.

Tairy Ramirez
St. Agnes Academic H.S.
Senior

I would say the Holy Spirit has given me knowledge. I use it to help those younger than me know what to expect in life.

Julianna Fricchione
St. Agnes Academic H.S.
Junior

The Holy Spirit gives me right judgment. I use this gift to help myself and others resist temptation and stay on the right path.

Michelle Francis
St. Agnes Academic H.S.
Freshman

The Holy Spirit has given me courage, especially this year because I am new to this school. I was very nervous so I prayed and prayed and now I am very thankful to be here.

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One of the Franciscan goals this year is to “Live Lovingly” and that’s being lived out in many ways at St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows.

Kudos to the 177 students and staff who contributed to the school’s annual Blood Bank Drive on Nov. 15.

In preparation for Thanksgiving, the Campus Ministry team gave classes the option of collecting “goods” or money to support the following organizations: St. Catherine of Sienna, St. Aloysius, Incarnation and Presentation pantries; Hour House; Women Helping Women; Queen of Peace Home for the Elderly; St. John’s Food for the Poor and Midnight Walk (a school based project that provides food and clothing for the homeless). A representative of each group was present at SFP’s Nov. 21 Thanksgiving Liturgy to accept the bountiful contributions.

Youth Ministry at Good Shepherd, Marine Park, meets Dec. 1, 1 - 2 p.m. in the school auditorium to begin Advent journey together in prayer and song. Call 718-998-2800.

Create a festive wreath, centerpiece or tabletop tree at a Christmas Workshop presented by St. Anselm Youth Activities, Bay Ridge, Dec. 2, 1 - 5 p.m. $20 covers all materials. Call Anna, 718-745-2027.

The Daughters of St. Paul Choir present a Christmas Concert for the whole family at St. Athanasius, Bensonhurst, Dec. 3, 7 p.m. $10 tickets at the rectory or the door. Light refreshments. Call 718-236-0124.

The Choosing Abstinence with Peers (CAPS) program is presenting a “How to be assertive when dealing with peer pressure” workshop at St. Margaret Mary, Astoria, Dec. 4, 7 - 8 p.m. Free for teens and parents. Call 718-721-9020.

Enjoy classic Christmas cartoons, games and hot chocolate at St. Frances Cabrini Youth Center, Bensonhurst, Dec. 4, 7 p.m. Call 718-234-0614 or e-mail KenWodz@optonline.net for details.

Teens are welcome to stop by St. Athanasius, Bensonhurst, to see the 2006 film, The Nativity Story Dec. 5, 7 p.m., for free!

Enjoy Lessons and Carols on the feast of St. Nicholas, Dec. 6, 7 p.m. at American Martyrs, Bayside. Sing carols and see the Christmas tree lighting. Call 718-464-4582.

Scouts Mass for Peace and Peacelight Distribution Ceremony, Dec. 8, 6 p.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston. Go to www.ccosbq.com for details.

St. Mel’s Choral Society, Flushing, hosts a Christmas Concert, Dec. 10, 4:30 p.m. Call 718-393-7580 or 718-886-0201.

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