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WHAT: |
Tsunami Relief Benefit Concert - Featuring classical and
popular music to raise money for the on-going effort to
rebuild the areas in South East Asia affected by last
month’s tsunami. Coordinated and programmed by Michael
Scarola, a well-known New York City-based stage director
and a former cantor at Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church,
the evening will feature the talents of his colleagues
from the Metropolitan Opera and New York City Opera.
Scheduled to appear are Carol Meyer, Hanan Alattar,
Angela Fout, Kathryn Friest. Anna Vikre, Caroline Worra,
Sandra Piques-Eddy, James Schaffner, Jason Currie, Ryan
Allan, Mark Risinger, Kyle Pfortmiller, Rod Nelman and
Peter Volpe.
Tickets are $20.00 for adults and $10.00 for senior
citizens and children. Tickets can be purchased in
advance or at the door. All the money collected will be
given directly to relief efforts.
For more information, contact Carla at (516) 561-3118 or
the rectory office at (516) 568-1027. |
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WHEN: |
Sunday, January 30, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. |
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WHERE: |
Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church
201 North Central Avenue
Valley Stream, N.Y. |
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About The Diocese of Rockville Centre
The Diocese of Rockville Centre was formed in 1957 and
covers 1,222 square miles in Nassau and Suffolk
Counties. The diocese serves approximately 1.5 million
Catholics (total population in both counties is
approximately 3 million). There are 134 parishes in 119
towns. Last year over 21,000 baptisms, 18,000
confirmations, 21,000 first communions and 5,000
marriages took place in the diocese. There are 2,622
students in kindergarten, 26,738 in primary or
elementary school, 11,979 in secondary school and 9,310
in higher institutions. There are 77 Catholic elementary
schools, high schools and colleges/universities in the
diocese. Catholic Health Services of Long Island
consists of five hospitals, three nursing homes, two
home care agencies, two senior housing complexes, a
community-based home for those with special needs and a
hospice. These facilities served over 743,000 people
last year. Last year, Catholic Charities assisted more
than 80,000 individuals who are poor, vulnerable and
disadvantaged on Long Island. For more information visit
www.drvc.org |
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CONTACT: |
For more information:
Sean P. Dolan
sdolan@drvc.org
516-678-5800, ext. 625 |
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