DRVC
Week of January 23, 2012  
UPCOMING EVENTS AND INFORMATION FOR YOUR BULLETIN
1. An Evening with The Josh Blakesley Band, "Unplugged"
2. Young Adult Monthly Mass for February
3. 2012 Good Samaritan Support Group Schedule from January-March
4. 2012 Good Samaritan Classes and Courses from January-Marchi
5. Casting the Nets... Discerning Our Call to Discipleship
6. "Blessed Are You" Bereavement Conference
7. Events from the Ministry to Catholics of African Ancestry
8. RENEWAL APOSTOLATE: Events and Happenings
9. The Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School Reunion
10. Dr. Alveda King Exclusive Event!.
11. Diocesan Pilgrimage to the 50th Eucharistic Congress in Dublin, Ireland June 4-13, 2012
Greetings!
The Office of Communication for the Diocese of Rockville Centre wanted to make it easier for you to have access to our updated events and information to post in your parish Bulletins.  
  
GOD BLESS YOU and all the work you do for our diocese!  

1. An Evening with The Josh Blakesley Band, "Unplugged"   

 

Join the Adelphi University Newman Club as they welcome an evening with the Josh Blakesley Band, "Unplugged."

Come for a night of song and prayer as Josh and the band play a whole acoustic set to prepare our hearts for the 2012 Lenten Season.

Details are below:  

Monday, February 13, 7:00pm (Doors: 6:30pm)  
Adelphi University Performing Arts Center Concert Hall 
Open to the Public/All Ages 
Tickets on sale at the door for $5

Contact adelphinewman@gmail.com for any information, to reserve tickets, or inquire about group rates.

 

2. Young Adult Monthly Mass for February   

 

Join the St. Rose of Lima parish, along with the Young Adults of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, for a special Mass for Young Adults (18-40+). All are welcome - bring a friend.

 

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 7:00 - 10:00pm  

 
Please arrive between 6:30pm and 7:30pm, during which time there will be adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. Mass

will be celebrated by Fr. Lachlan Cameron and will begin promptly at 7:30pm. After Mass, we will be going out for casual food/fellowship.

St. Rose of Lima church is conveniently located on the south side of Merrick Rd. (aka Montauk Highway), approximately 2 miles east of 135/Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway. There is plenty of parking available, and please enter the church via the doors facing the parking lot. If you have trouble finding the church immediately before Mass, please call the rectory at (516) 798-4992 (staffed until 9pm).

To find out more about the Young Adults of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, and upcoming events, please visit their website at http://www.drvc.org/CYA
 

For more information about the St. Rose of Lima parish, please visit their website at http://www.stroseoflimaparish.org/

3. 2012 Good Samaritan Support Group Schedule from January-March   

 

For more information or to register for any of the groups please call (631) 376-4444  

 

"Life Goes On" Cancer Support Group, Meets every Wednesday 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
2nd Floor Annex Conference Room, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

Prostate Cancer Support Group, Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, 2nd Floor Annex Conference Room, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

Breast Cancer Support Group, Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, 2nd Floor Annex Conference Room, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

"Look Good, Feel Better" Program, Meets the 4th Monday of every month 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
To help women cope with the effects of treatment.
2nd Floor Annex Conference Room, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

Ongoing "Drop In" Bereavement Support Group, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

"Loss of a Baby" Support Group, 2nd Tuesday of the month 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

Breastfeeding Support Group, Every Thursday 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
661 Deer Park Ave., Babylon 

 

Bariatric Surgery Support Group, 
Saturday, February 4 9:00 am
Tuesday, February 7 2:00 pm
Saturday, February 18 9:00 am
Tuesday, February 21 2:00 pm
Tuesday, March 6 2:00 pm
Monday, March 12 7:00 pm
Tuesday, March 20 2:00 pm
Monday, March 26 7:00 pm
Information and support for patients pre- and post-surgery
Patio Café, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

New Mothers' Support Group,
Wednesday, February 8 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Wednesday, March 14 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
$50, 5 sessions, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center 

4. 2012 Good Samaritan Classes and Courses from January-March   

 

For more information or to register for any of the groups please call (631) 376-4444  

 

"Breastfeeding your Baby" Course,
Sunday, February 5 and February 12 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Friday, March 2 and March 9 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
2 classes, $50
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

Big Brother/Big Sister Class,
Sunday, February 5 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Tuesday, March 5 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
$20 per family, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

Cesarean Section Class,
Saturday, February 4 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday, March 9 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

Infant Massage Classes
Saturday, February 11 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Friday, February 24 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday, March 10 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Tuesday, March 20 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
4 sessions, $50 per person, $70 per couple
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

"First Time Around" Prepared Childbirth (Lamaze),
Saturday, February 4 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday, February 6 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm 

Tuesday, February 21 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday, February 18 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, March 7 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday, March 10 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, March 22 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday, March 24 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$125/couple, 5 classes, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

Bariatric Educational Seminar
Saturday, February 4 11:00 am
Saturday, February 11 11:00 am
Saturday, March 3 11:00 am
Saturday, March 10 11:00 am
Saturday, March 31 11:00 am
Patio Café, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

Grandparents' Class,
Thursday, February 16 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday, March 21 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$20, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

"Caring For Your Baby" Class,
Monday, March 19 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
$20, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

Early Pregnancy Class
Thursday, February 23 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Friday, March 23 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

"Caring For Your Baby" Class
Sunday, February 19 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
$20, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

Parenting Young Children
Monday, February 20, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Wednesday, March 21 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
5 sessions, $65/person, $110/couple
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

5. Casting the Nets... Discerning Our Call to Discipleship   

A Retreat for RCIA Coordinators and Team Members  

Our first Retreat on January 22 has filled up! ! To accommodate the interest, a SECOND date has been added.  Register TODAY. 

 

An opportunity to spend time to reflect on what it means to be a disciple; how to companion those who feel called to become disciples and assist them in their discernment process.  

 

Sunday, January 29, 2012, 2:30 ~ 7:00 pm
Spiritual Life Center, St. Elizabeth of Hungary
175 Wolf Hill Road, Melville, New York 11747

Join us for an afternoon of Discussion, Evening Prayer with Renewal of Baptismal Promises, and Supper. $20 per person, light supper included. Registration is limited to the first 50 reservations.

 

[Click Here to Download the Retreat Flyer and Registration Form]

 

 

 

6.  "Blessed Are You" Bereavement Conference

 

Sponsored by Catholic Cemeteries and the Office of Faith Formation - Diocese of Rockville Centre
For the bereaved and those ministering to them - All faiths welcome

Saturday, March 17, 2012 ~ 8:30 am-5:30 pm 

Kellenberg Memorial High School, Uniondale NY 

The Bereavement Conference is designed for anyone who has experienced loss and for those who minister to the bereaved. A keynote speaker and multiple workshops are offered in specific loss, traumatic loss, spirituality and support and workshops for facilitators. Download a listing of workshops or register online and Save $.

"...Blessed are they who mourn for they shall be comforted" (MT5:4)

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7. Black History Month 2012: The 31st Annual Mass of Thanksgiving

 

Saturday, February 25, 2012, 2:00P.M.  

St. Agnes Cathedral, 29 Quealy Place, Rockville Centre, NY  11570

 Visit the Ministry to Catholics of African Ancestry website for additional details and information http://www.drvc.org/CAA 

8.  RENEWAL APOSTOLATE:  Events and Happenings

 

So many great events are taking place all over Long Island! 

United Hearts Monthly Mass
St. Aiden's School Cafeteria - Williston Park February, 2012
7:30 pm Rosary, Adoration, Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Guest Speakers and Healing Prayers


HEALING MASS SCHEDULE AT St. Ignatius Retreat House, Manhasset 

(across from Christopher Morley Park  (621-8300) 6:30 p.m. Rosary 7 p.m. 

 

Healing Mass Schedule: 

  • Wednesday, February 1  
  • Tuesday, March 6                 
  • Tuesday, April 17         
  • Tuesday, May 15                     
  • Tuesday, June 5    

[Click Here to Download the Renewal Newsletter for Many More Events and Details]

9. The Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School Reunion 

The Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School Reunion will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012, noon to 6:00 pm, at the former Bishop's building located at 260 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, New York.  Anniversary graduates from the Classes of '42, '47, '52, '57, '62, '67, '72, and all graduates from the 1930's and 1940's, are invited. 

 

 To receive information, kindly contact Rita Monaghan-Maloney (Class of'59) at 718/857-2700, x2253 or rmaloney@blmhs.org.

10. Dr. Alveda King Exclusive Event!

Join Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a fundraiser for the Life Center of Long Island! Dr. King will speak on the effects of Abortion on women, the genocide of african americans and the hope of the prolife movement today.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012 from 7:00pm until 9:00pm 

at Cure of Ars Church, 2323 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, New York.

Prices: 1. General Admission ticket:$25 per person 

 

2. "Pro Life Patriot" ticket: (only 50 will be sold)
~admission to private pre event reception with Dr. Alveda King(6pm-7pm)
~preffered seating to event(1st three rows)
~authographed copy of "Bloodmoney" DVD featuring Dr. Alveda King
 
ALL THIS FOR $100!!!

 

This is an awesome way to be educated, inspired and transformed by the words and witness of one of today's most powerful pro-life patriots!

 

Also there will be a HUGE announcement at this event concerning the special guest speaker for our 2012 Banquet....you do not want to miss this!

 

For info call 516-798-8746(ask for Anthony) or email agentile@lifecenterli.org

 

Tickets go on Sale APRIL 1st, 2012!!!!!!!!

 

11. Diocesan Pilgrimage to the 50th Eucharistic Congress in Dublin, Ireland June 4-13, 2012

The Diocese of Rockville Centre is sponsoring a pilgrimage to the 50th Eucharistic Congress which will be held in Dublin, Ireland under the leadership of Bishop John C. Dunne, auxiliary Bishop of our Diocese.  The dates are June 4 - 13, 2012.  Msgr. Jim McNamara, pastor at Holy Cross Church in Nesconset, is coordinating the pilgrimage events.  This pilgrimage is open to everyone.

Our pilgrimage will begin with some touring in the western part of Ireland and will end with the first three days of the Eucharistic Congress.  Since Bishop Dunne's parents came from Castlebar, we are designing this pilgrimage around his family roots in the west of Ireland.  This will enable us to visit some well-known sites (like the Cliffs of Moher and Kylemore Abbey) but also to take advantage of local places of interest that will introduce us to the richness of Irish culture and heritage. 

Travel arrangements are being made through 206 Tours in Hauppauge.  If you wish to have a brochure sent to you, you can contact Eva at 206 Tours at 631-361-4644 or eva@206tours.com. A limited number of brochures are available in your parish office.  You can also access the brochure at: Pilgrimages.com/bishopdunne

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