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WHAT: |
Mass for the repose of the soul of the Holy Father, Pope
John Paul II for the student body, faculty and staff of
Holy Trinity Diocesan High school. |
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WHEN: |
Thursday, April 7 at 9:00 a.m. |
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WHERE: |
Football Field of Holy Trinity Diocesan High School
98 Cherry Lane
Hicksville, New York |
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DIRECTIONS: |
LIE to Exit 41 South (Broadway-106/107 South). Pass the
Broadway Mall on the right (Sears is on the left). The
road splits just past the mall. Bear to the right. That
is Route 106 (also known as Newbridge Road). Pass the
Hicksville Railroad Station, cross over Old Country
Road. You will see the back of Hicksville High School -
keep going. Holy Trinity H. S. is just past Holy Family
Church and the Getty Gas Station on the left. We have a
large parking lot on the Newbridge Road side of the
building.
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Southern State Parkway to Exit 25 North (Newbridge
Road). Go north for a few miles - you will cross over
Hempstead Turnpike. Holy Trinity is about 1 mile north
of Hempstead Turnpike |
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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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For more information:
Sean P. Dolan
sdolan@drvc.org
516-678-5800, ext. 625 |
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