THIS WEEK
AROUND THE DIOCESE

In addition, Father Jim can be seen on Telecare (channel 29 on most cable systems) on “Good News with Fr. Jim Vlaun” Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 8 p.m. Telecare programming details are available at www.telecaretv.org.

Thursday, May 15

Court St. Elizabeth Ann Seton CDA – Meeting, 1 p.m., St. Kilian’s Church, parish center blue room, 485 Conklin St., Farmingdale.

Praying with the Mystics – “Hildegard of Bingen,” 7 p.m., St. Ignatius Retreat House, 251 Searingtown Rd., Manhasset, 516-621-8300.

Friday, May 16

Chinese Auction – Doors open 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph’s School hall, 25 Church St., Ronkonkoma, sponsored by Court St. Joseph CDA, 631-585-5352.

Divine Mercy Holy Hour – 7:30 p.m., St. Thomas the Apostle lower church, 24 Westminster Rd., West Hempstead, 516-448-5792.

Retrouvaille Weekend – For troubled marriages, Immaculate Conception Center, 7200 Douglaston Pky., Douglaston, reservations required, call 800-470-2230.

Spiritual Spa Overnight Program for Mothers – 7:30 p.m., presented by Karen Buckley, Tabor Retreat Center, 60 Anchor Ave., Oceanside, 516-536-3004.

Saturday, May 17

All-Night Eucharistic Adoration – Following 8 p.m. Mass, concludes Sun., May 18 with 7:30 a.m. Mass, St. Patrick’s Church, 280 E. Main St., Smithtown, call Carol Leary, 631-584-5206.

Defensive Driving Course – 8:30 a.m., St. Frances de Chantal Church, 1309 Wan-tagh Ave., Wantagh, reservations required, 631-360-9720.

Defensive Driving Course – 9 a.m., St. Raymond’s School, 263 Atlantic Ave., East Rockaway, reservations required, 516-593-9010.

Marian Male Chorus Spring Concert – 7:30 p.m., Seaford H.S., auditorium, 1575 Seamans Neck Rd., Seaford, call Rudy Eckhardt, 516-248-9215.

Music of St. Rocco Concert Series – Greenwich Village Singers, 7:30 p.m., St. Rocco’s Church, 18 Third St., Glen Cove, reception follows in parish hall, for tickets & information call Frank Scafuri, 516-676-2482.

Our Lady of Wisdom Academy Reunion – Luncheon for all years, Sat., May 17, noon, Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston, call Rose, 718-634-8962.

St. Agnes Cathedral Elementary School 90th Anniversary – 1 p.m., at the school, Clinton Ave., Rockville Centre, call Stacy Meekins, 516-764-3047.

Spaghetti Dinner – 4 p.m., Sacred Heart School cafeteria, 730 Merrick Ave., N. Merrick, proceeds benefit local charities, sponsored by Father Reilly Council K of C, call Andy Marincsak, 516-623-4561.

Spring Dinner Dance – Dominican Village, Helen Butler Hall, 565 Albany Ave., Amityville, 631-841-4803.

Sunday, May 18

Diocesan Liturgy Celebrating the Gifts of Persons with Special Needs – Bishop Paul Walsh, presiding, 3 p.m., St. Frances de Chantal Church, 1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, call Mary Anne Russo, 516-678-5800 ext. 540.

Evening for Married Couples – 5 p.m., St. Joseph Renewal Center, 1725 Brent-wood Rd., Brentwood, 631-273-1187 ext. 23.

Family Pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Island Shrine – 11:30 a.m. Mass, followed by picnic (bring lunch), devotional services, rosary & benediction, at the shrine, Eastport Manor Rd., Eastport, sponsored by Diocesan Union of Holy Name Societies, call Sal Pezzolanti, 631-273-3858.

Healthy Sunday (Domingo Saludable) – Following 10:15 a.m. Mass in Spanish, St. Patrick’s Church, parish hall, 235 Glen St., Glen Cove, lecture on heart health in Spanish, free screenings, sponsored by Catholic Health Services, 516-562-6025.

St. Aloysius Singles Luncheon – Noon, Classico Restaurant, 76 Middle Neck Rd., Great Neck, for singles, widowed, divorced & separated ages 50 & older, call Kathy, 516-487-5409.

St. Patrick’s Singles Fellowship – Coffee & conversation, 10 a.m., St. Patrick’s Church, 280 E. Main St., Smithtown, for widowed, singles, divorced & separated ages 30 & older, call Gail weekdays, 631-360-1860.

Monday, May 19

Blood Drive – 4 p.m., K of C Hall, Rosevale Ave. & Pond Rd., Ronkonkoma, call Karl Sundquist, 631-265-2691.

Defensive Driving Course – Concluding Wed., May 21, St. James Church, 80 Hicksville Rd., Seaford, attendance at both sessions & reservations required, 516-735-8690.

Faith on Tap – “Rational Creationism,” 7 p.m., Wantagh Inn, across from Wantagh LIRR station, 516-678-5800 ext. 616.

Golf Outing – Hempstead Golf & Country Club, proceeds benefit Long Beach Catholic Regional School building fund, call Megan Manning, 516-705-0026.

L.I. Coalition for Life – Meeting, students present pro-life oratory contest winning speeches, 8 p.m., St. Regis K of C Hall, Rosevale Ave. & Pond Rd., Ronkon-koma, 631-243-1435.

Nassau Chapter Columbiettes – Meeting, 8 p.m., Port Washington Council K of C Hall, 155 Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington, 516-767-0040.

Night of Prayer for Priests – 6:30 p.m., Our Lady of Mount Carmel chapel, 495 New North Ave., Patchogue, 631-475-4739.

Parent Symposium & Workshop – Presented by L.I. Teen Freedom, 7 p.m., St. Ignatius Loyola old school, Msgr. Tarrant Hall, 30 E. Cherry St., Hicksville, call Gloria Schreiber, 516-951-3584.

Suffolk Chapter Columbiettes – Meeting, 8 p.m., J.V. Kavanaugh Council Hall, Mastic.

Young Widowed Social Group – Meeting, 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph’s Church, Franklin Ave. & Fifth St., Garden City.

Tuesday, May 20

Evenings of Serenity for Men & Women in Matt Talbot AA Fellowship – 6 p.m., Bishop Molloy Retreat House, 86-45 Edgerton Blvd., Jamaica, 718-739-1229.

Healing Mass – 7:30 p.m., Ursuline Sisters’ Chapel, 186 Middle Rd., Blue Point, Father John Connor, CSSR, celebrant, 631-363-2422.

Mass for Couples Trying to Conceive – Following 7 p.m. rosary, St. Patrick’s Church, 235 Glen St., Glen Cove, 516-676-0276.

Prayer Support Meeting for Catholic Gays, Lesbians & Parents – 7:30 p.m., for information call Al or Rita, 631-650-7016.

Wednesday, May 21

Child Day Care Provider Orientation Session – 9:45 a.m., Brentwood Public Library, Second Ave. & Fourth St., Brent-wood, reservations required, call Little Flower Children’s Services, 631-929-6200 ext. 1239.

Healing Mass – Following 6:30 p.m. rosary, Father Marc Roselli, S.J., celebrant, St. Ignatius Retreat House, 251 Searing-town Rd., Manhasset, 516-621-8300.

Healing Mass – 7:30 p.m., St. Patrick’s Church, 400 Main St., Huntington, 631-427-2080.

Praying With the Mystics Series – Hildegard of Bingen & Joan Woelful, 7 p.m., St. Ignatius Retreat House, 251 Searingtown Rd., Manhasset, to register call 516-621-8300 ext. 10.

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UPCOMING
EVENTS AROUND THE DIOCESE

Candlelight Dinner – Thurs., June 5, 7 p.m., St. Ignatius Retreat House, 251 Searingtown Rd., Manhasset, proceeds benefit St. Ignatius, 516-621-8300 ext. 15.

Communion Supper – Thurs., May 15, following 6 p.m. Mass, St. Raphael’s Church, 600 Newbridge Rd., East Meadow, Domenico’s Restaurant, Levittown, Sister Peggy Byrne, O.P., speaker, sponsored by St. Raphael’s Rosary Society, call Mary, 516-785-1354.

Day of Healing & Empowerment – Sister Nancy Kellar & Father Anthony Ozele, Sat., May 24, 9:30 a.m., Christ the King Church, lower family center, 2 Indian Head Rd., Commack, registration deadline May 16, call Ann & Jim, 631-754-9141.

Defensive Driving Course – Sat., May 17, 8:30 a.m., St. Frances de Chantal Church, 1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, 631-360-9720.

Defensive Driving Course – Sat., May 17, 9 a.m., St. Raymond’s School, 263 Atlantic Ave., East Rockaway, reservations required, 516-593-9010.

Defensive Driving Course – Mon. & Wed., May 19 & 21, St. James Church, 80 Hicksville Rd., Seaford, attendance at both sessions required, 516-735-8690.

Defensive Driving Course – Sat., June 7, 9 a.m., St. Kilian’s Church, Msgr. Swiger Parish Center, 485 Conklin St., Farming-dale, 516-756-9656.

Dinner Dance – Sat., May 31, 7:30 p.m., Villa Lombardi, Holbrook, proceeds benefit Maryhaven Center of Hope, Port Jefferson Station, 631-474-3400.

Dominican Commercial H.S. Reunion – Class of 1958, Sept. 20, 2008, for details call Arlene Muller DeRoia, 516-221-9734.

Evenings of Serenity for Men & Women in Matt Talbot AA Fellowship – Tues., May 20, 6 p.m., Bishop Molloy Retreat House, 86-45 Edgerton Blvd., Jamaica, 718-739-1229.

“Father Sean Unplugged” – Questions & answers on faith, religion, spirituality & life, Sun., May 18, 4:30 p.m., Christ the King Church, 2 Indian Head Rd., Commack, reservation deadline May 13, 631-864-1623.

Father Louis Reuss Golf Outing & Dinner – Mon., June 9, 11:30 a.m., Rock Hill Country Club, Manorville, sponsored by Sunrise Council K of C, call Jack McKean, 631-589-5379.

Fashion Show – Fri., May 23, 7 p.m., K of C Hall, 41 Horseblock Rd., Centereach, sponsored by Court St. Gerard CDA, call Louise, 631-648-8396.

Folk Group Reunion – St. Martha’s Folk Group, Sat., July 12, 2008, 5 p.m. Mass, St. Martha’s Church, 546 Green-grove Ave., Uniondale, reception follows at Huntington Hilton, Melville; family barbecue, Sun., July 13, 2008; e-mail folkgroup2008@yahoo.com.

Golf Outing – Mon., May 19, Hempstead Golf & Country Club, proceeds benefit Long Beach Catholic Regional School building fund, call Megan Manning, 516-705-0026.

Golf Outing – Tues., May 27, Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course, sponsored by St. Ignatius Loyola Church, Hicksville, call 516-931-0056.

Golf Tournament – Tues., May 27, Cedar Brook Club, Brookville, proceeds benefit St. Hyacinth’s Church, Glen Head, call Bart Pesa, 516-671-4579.

Healing a Grieving Heart – Thurs., May 29, 1 p.m., St. Ignatius Retreat House, 251 Searingtown Rd., Manhasset, 516-621-8300 ext. 15.

Life in the Spirit Seminar – Thurs., April 3-May 29, 8 p.m., St. John Nepomucene Church, 1140 Locust Ave., Bohemia, sponsored by Living Bread Community of Prayer Group, 631-589-0450 or ofprayer@gmail.com.

Live-In Vocational Retreats – Legionaries of Christ, Thornwood, NY, & St. Mary’s Benedictine Monastery, Morris-town, NJ, Fri.-Mon., May 23-26; Fri.-Sun., June 20-22; & Wed.-Sun., July 2-6; 1-800-221-1807.

Matt Talbot Weekend for Women – Fri.-Sun., May 30-June 1, Bishop Molloy Retreat House, 86-45 Edgerton Blvd., Jamaica, 718-739-1229.

Men’s Ministry Mini-Conference – “Family Matters,” Thurs., June 12, 7:30 p.m., St. Matthew’s Church, Msgr. Goggin Hall, 35 N. Service Rd., Dix Hills, call Diana Padilla, 516-678-5800 ext. 516.

Networking & Coffee for Bereave-ment Group Facilitators & Teams – Sat., June 14, 9 a.m., Emmanuel Retreat House, Kellenberg Memorial H.S., Glenn Curtiss Blvd., Uniondale, 516-334-7990 ext. 120.

Our Lady of Wisdom Academy Reunion – Class of 1958, dinner in October, alumnae interested in attending should call Mary, 516-623-4052 or e-mail mfs712@verizon.net.

Pilgrimage to Fatima, Lourdes, Assisi & Rome – Led by Father Johnny Mendonca, May 25-June 7, call St. Catherine of Sienna Church, Franklin Square, 516-352-0146.

Retrouvaille Weekend – For troubled marriages, Fri., May 16, Immaculate Conception Center, 7200 Douglaston Pky., Douglaston, call 800-470-2230.

Spring Dinner Dance – Sat., May 17, Dominican Village, Helen Butler Hall, 565 Albany Ave., Amityville, 631-841-4803.

St. Agnes Cathedral Elementary School 90th Reunion – Sat., May 17, 1 p.m., at the school, Clinton Ave., Rockville Centre, call Stacy Meekins, 516-764-3047.

St. Anthony’s Church, The Bronx, 100th Anniversary Celebration – Weekend of May 31-June 2, for details contact the church, 1496 Commonwealth Ave., The Bronx, 718-931-4040.

St. Brendan’s DHS, Brooklyn, Reunion – Class of 1968, for details e-mail Rosalie Milano Donahue at ojgroup@ ojcpi.com or call Grace Pizzimenti Kelly, 718-762-7083.

St. Bartholomew School, Elmhurst, Reunions – Class of 1958, Sept. 21, 2008, former American Legion Hall, 43rd Ave., opposite St. Barth’s Park, Elmhurst, call rectory, 718-424-5400; Class of 1959, call Jack Seely, 917-282-3922.

St. Francis of Assisi School, Brooklyn, 100th Anniversary – Alumni sought for upcoming centennial celebration, call 718-778-3700 or visit www.sfabrooklyn.org.

St. Luke’s School, Bronx, Reunion – Class of 1958, reunion scheduled for 2008, alumni should contact Mary Moynihan, 718-652-7590.

St. Nicholas of Tolentine School, Jamaica – All alumni are asked to e-mail name, year of graduation, address, phone number & e-mail address to: Lucia@SNT school.org.

St. Pius V Church, Jamaica – 100th anniversary year celebrations throughout 2008, for calendar of events call rectory, 718-739-3731 or e-mail Avaz100thmail @aol.com.

Support Group for Widows & Widowers – Beginning Sun., June 8, 2 p.m., Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, 53 Prospect Rd., Centerport, call parish outreach, 631-754-9045.

Teen Dating Violence Workshops – Separate workshops for teens & parents, Tues., May 27, 7 p.m., St. Patrick’s Church, Msgr. Purick Hall, lower level, 9 N. Clinton Ave., Bay Shore, call Catherine Dennis, 631-665-7126.

Tour of Ireland – July 6-17, sponsored by Bellmore Council K of C, for details call Pat Neville, 516-221-2826.

Vendors Wanted – OLPH international feast, Wed.-Sun., July 9-13 & street fair, Sun., July 13, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 210 S. Wellwood. Ave., Linden-hurst, visit www.olphlindenhurst.org.

Vendors Wanted – Tropical Ladies Night Out, Tues., May 13, 7 p.m., Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury, sponsored by St. Dominic IHM Guild, call Gloria, 516-624-0872.

Virginia Plantation Tour – Wed.-Sun., June 18-22, sponsored by Glen Cove-Hicksville-Syosset Mercy League, call Dolores, 516-931-4106.

Vendors Wanted – St. Catherine of Sienna Family Festival, Wed.-Sun., Aug. 6-10, for vendor information & applications call 516-352-0146 ext. 379.

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ONGOING
EVENTS IN THE DIOCESE

Cancer Support Groups – For patients, caregivers, family & friends, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, 1000 Montauk Hwy., West Islip, pre-registration required, for registration & meeting schedules of specific groups call 631-376-4444.

Devotions – Holy Hour, second Thursday of each month, 8 p.m.; Adoration, every Thursday following 7:30 a.m. Mass, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 75 Parkside Dr., Point Lookout, 516-431-2771.

Jesus Night Healing Masses – Sponsored by diocesan Charismatic Renewal, 7:30 p.m., first Friday of each month, St. Brigid Church, 50 Post Ave., Westbury; first Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., SS. Cyril & Methodius Church, 125 Half Hollow Rd., Deer Park; second Tuesday of every other month, 7:30 p.m., St. Gertrude Church, 28 School St., Bayville.

Listen to the Word – Reflections on coming Sunday’s Scripture readings, Thursdays, 9:45 a.m., facilitated by Sr. Frances Devine, call Jo Puleo, 516-541-6029.

Loss of Child Support Group – Meets second Tues. of each month, 7:30 p.m., St. Patrick Church, St. Joseph Room, 235 Glen St., Glen Cove, for registration & information call Diana Roscigno, 516-233-4848.

Mass & Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help – Every Wed., 7:30 p.m. Mass followed by rosary & Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Sacred Heart Church, 282 Long Beach Rd., Island Park, 516-432-0655.

Ministry of Hope for the Bereaved – For those who have lost a spouse, parent or adult sibling, Mon.-Fri., Oct. 22-26, 10 a.m., St. Anthony of Padua, 614 Route 25A, Rocky Point, space limited, 631-821-9450.

Night at the Races – Sat., Oct. 13, 7 p.m., VFW Hall, 270 Trouville Rd., Copiague, sponsored by Copiague K of C, 631-789-8313.

Outback Steak House Dinner – Honoring local veterans, soldiers & military families, Sat., Oct. 13, St. Anthony of Padua Church, parish hall, 20 Cheshire Pl., East Northport, proceeds benefit local military families & people in need, sponsored by Bro. Peter Dawson Squires Circle, call Dr. Ray Mascolo, 631-368-8617.

Overeaters Anonymous – Meetings, Tuesdays, 5:15 p.m., Our Lady of the Island Shrine, St. Joseph Building, Eastport Manor Rd., Eastport, 631-325-0661.

Perinatal Education Classes – New mothers support, parenting young children, grandparents class, infant massage, early pregnancy, caring for your baby, & breastfeeding, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, 1000 Montauk Hwy., West Islip, pre-registration required, for registration & meeting schedules of specific classes call 631-376-4444.

Perpetual Adoration – Our Holy Redeemer Church, S. Ocean Ave. & Pine St., Freeport, use Pine St. entrance to Blessed Sacrament Chapel, to volunteer an hour call 516-378-0665.

St. John’s Bohemian Singles – Meetings first & third Sun. of each month, St. John Nepomucene Church, 1140 Locust Ave., Bohemia, for singles ages 55 and over, for information call Mary Ann, 631-563-8982.

“Someone Special & Me” – Class forming for children ages 16 months & older & their caregivers, class meets Tues. & Thurs., 9 a.m., Our Lady of Lourdes School, 44 Toomey Rd., West Islip, call Linda, 631-445-4811.

Support Group for Couples Hoping to Become Parents – Monthly meetings on Wed. evenings, 7:30 p.m., St. Brigid’s Church, Schaefer Parish Center, 75 Post Ave., Westbury, for details & registration call Kathy Spencer, 516-526-7205.

Traditional Latin Tridentine Mass – 11 a.m. every Sunday, Mercy-St. Pius X Diocesan Center, 1220 Front Street, Uniondale, missalettes provided. High (sung) Masses second & fourth Sundays, Low Masses first & third Sundays of each month, refreshments follow Low Mass.

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