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Info for the Week of - March 12, 2012

1. CARDINAL BEVILACQUA LECTURE AT THE SEMINARY
2. How to Be Married and Stay Engaged with Dr. James Healy
3. BIOLOGY OF THE THEOLOGY OF THE BODY
4. OPERATION ANDREW
5. An Afternoon of Prayer and Enrichment for All involved in Ministry of Consolation
6. DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO THE 50TH EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS IN DUBLIN, IRELAND JUNE 4 - 13, 2012
7. The De La Salle School Ladies' Luncheon
8. Fall 2011 Liturgical Ministry Training
9. Fall 2011 Golden Wedding Liturgies
10. PROJECT RACHEL TRAINING - Healing the Wounds of Abortion
11. OUR LADY OF ANGELS SCHOOL & HOLY ANGELS CATHOLIC ACADEMY HALO OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY 
12. 9/11 Memorial/All Souls  Concert of Remembrance

1. PARISH ADORATION AND ROSARY FOR LIFE PROGRAM

Join our Respect Life Office during the Month of October in Praying the Rosary and Spending Time in Adoration for an Increase in a Respect for Life.  The program consists of having three parishes - on the same day, in each Vicariate - offer Eucharistic Adoration and Rosary for Life beginning on October 1st through October 31st.  Participating Parishes and times are in the calendar below:

[Download the October Calendar with Rosary and Adoration Times for our Participating Parishes]
 

2. CARDINAL BEVILACQUA LECTURE AT THE SEMINARY

The Seminary of the Immaculate Conception: NINTH ANNUAL: ANTHONY CARDINAL BEVILACQUA LECTURE IN PASTORAL THEOLOGY with HIS EMINENCE DONALD CARDINAL WUERL Archbishop of Washington - Topic: “Why the New Evangelization Now”

Join Us SUNDAY OCT. 30, 2011 at 3:00 PM in the Seminary Auditorium
2:45 pm Registration and Gathering  3:00 pm Welcome and Introduction
3:15 pm Presentation by Donald Cardinal Wuerl  4:15 pm Reception
5:15 pm Evening Prayer (Pre-Registration Requested)

Seminary of the Immaculate Conception
440 West Neck Road Huntington, New York 11743

For More Information Contact: The Development Office [631] 423-0483 x 102 bmalone@icseminary.edu

3. How to Be Married and Stay Engaged with Dr. James Healy

The Siena Forum for Faith and Culture is hosting several presentations as part of a Year of Marriage, the first of which is on Saturday, October 22, 1 - 4:30pm, by Dr. James Healy the Director of the Center of Family Ministry for the Diocese of Joliet.

Many couples struggle to stay engaged in their marriage, especially after the discover that marriage places demands on them, challenges them, and calls them to sacrifice for the interests of others. Dr Healy will offer practical advice on how to live the wedding vows fully, joyfully, and explain the types of intimacy needed for a marriage to thrive. Please join us.  [Click Here to Download the Event Flyer]

The cost: $25.00 per couple prior to October 19th; $30.00 per couple after October 19th or at the door (Checks payable to "Church of St Catherine of Siena")

Where:  The Church of St Catherine of Siena, 411 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065

The other seminars on Marriage are:

• January 28, 2012: 1-4:30pm: Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers of EWTN and the Archdiocese of Portland --speaking on "Why is Marriage Prep so Important?"
• March 10, 2012: 1-4:30pm: Frank Hannigan, Office of Marriage and Family Life, Archdiocese of Chicago --speaking on "Building a Real Marriage"
• April 21, 2012: 1-4:30pm: Father Jordan J. Kelly, OP, Pastor of St Catherine of Siena Church --speaking on "Domestic Church: Formation for Today"

4. BIOLOGY OF THE THEOLOGY OF THE BODY

The Respect Life Office of the Diocese invites you to a fascinating workshop on the Biology of the Theology of the Body.  This presentation is designed to further one's understanding on the bio-chemistry of sex, the sexual revolution and the science of attraction. The Respect Life Office of the Diocese invites you to a fascinating workshop on the Biology of the Theology of the Body. This presentation is designed to further one's understanding on the bio-chemistry of sex, the sexual revolution and the science of attraction. This important study on sexual morality and theological data shoe the Church's teaching is not an out dated philosophy.

November 8th and 9th workshops will be offered at three parish locations.

[Click Here For More Information]  [Click Here to Register]
 

5. OPERATION ANDREW

An opportunity for men to come together with priests and seminarians of the Diocese of Rockville Centre for Mass and dinner and to have informal conversation about vocations to the Diocesan priesthood.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  From 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. WHERE:  Cathedral Seminary Residence – 7200 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston (Queens), N.Y. 11362

RSVP by Friday, October 21, 2011 there is no cost for this event. F Contact Diocesan Vocations Office:
631-424-9888 or vocations@drvc.org

11. Diocese of Rockville Centre Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversaries

Special masses are being planned for couples married 50 years or more. Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at Christ the King in Commack and also on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at Saint Rose of Lima in Massapequa. Both celebrations are planned for 2:30 p.m.

Registration cards have been recently mailed to all parishes. Couples are asked to please pick up a registration card at the rectory, fill it out and return it to the rectory in time to reach the Diocese of Rockville Centre at least two weeks prior to the ceremony they wish to attend. Approximately one week before each ceremony, information regarding the day will be mailed to those who have registered.

Additional celebrations will be planned for spring 2011 for those who may find that more convenient.

For further information please contact Suzanne Lynn at 516-678-5800,ext.207 or slynn@drvc.org.

CYO is proud to announce a free six (6) Recreation Program for Developmentally Challenged Children. It will be offered to children ages 9-18. Sports offered may include: Soccer, Track, Basketball, Kickball, Volleyball, and Obstacle Course. We will be hosted by St Cyril and Methodius in their parish gym, Deer Park Ave, Deer Park.

We will begin on Sunday Oct 17th to Sunday Nov 21st starting at 2pm to 3:30pm.

You may register by visiting our website at www.cyons.org and downloading the proper registration form. Space is limited. Please register no later than Wednesday, Oct 13, 2010

VOLUNTEERS are also needed to assist in the program. Contact CYO @ 516-433-1145 x 12

We urge a parent and guardian attend the Recreational Program

2. CONFIRMATION CONVERSATIONS

Attention DRE’s, ARE’s and CRE’s: You are invited to bring your joys and challenges regarding the confirmation process. Two dates available: October 14, Levittown and October 21, Hampton Bays. $10/p.p. Visit http://www.drvc-faith.org/pdshop/shop/category.aspx?catid=12

3. Coffee and Conversation Meeting

The Role of the Bereavement Facilitator. For all bereavement facilitators or for those who would like to learn about the Bereavement Ministry. Meetings: Oct. 15: 1–3 pm, Sag Harbor.

Oct. 21: 10 am–Noon, Kings Park
Nov. 16: 10 am Noon, Merrick
Cost: $15 per person.
Visit: http://www.drvc-faith.org/#coffeeConversation

4. Blueprints and Building Plans

Becoming Marriage-Building Parishes. A day for marriage facilitators, deacons, priests, and anyone interested in learning how each parish can further become a marriage-building parish. Based on the USCCB's Pastoral Initiative on Marriage. Sat., Oct. 23, 9am – 3pm at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington. Visit: http://www.drvc-faith.org/#BecomingMarriage

12. Diocese of Rockville Centre Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversaries

Special masses are being planned for couples married 50 years or more. Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at Christ the King in Commack and also on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at Saint Rose of Lima in Massapequa. Both celebrations are planned for 2:30 p.m.

Registration cards have been recently mailed to all parishes. Couples are asked to please pick up a registration card at the rectory, fill it out and return it to the rectory in time to reach the Diocese of Rockville Centre at least two weeks prior to the ceremony they wish to attend. Approximately one week before each ceremony, information regarding the day will be mailed to those who have registered.

Additional celebrations will be planned for spring 2011 for those who may find that more convenient.

For further information please contact Suzanne Lynn at 516-678-5800,ext.207 or slynn@drvc.org.