THIS WEEK
AROUND THE DIOCESE

“Religion and Rock,” a nationally syndicated radio program with Father Jim Vlaun of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, airs every Sunday from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. on WBAB-FM 102.3 or 95.3 on the East End. The program is also available on Sirius Satellite Radio channel 159 on Saturdays at 11 p.m. The themes for the coming month are:

Oct. 5: Letting Go
Oct. 12: Discovery (Columbus Day)
Oct. 19: Autumn Changes
Oct. 26: Prayer

For further information call 631-587-8000 or visit www.religionandrock.com.

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, Oct. 9

Blood Drive – 3 p.m., Our Lady of Grace Church, 666 Albin Ave., West Babylon.
Ignatius Night at the Movies – “Paul: Contending for the Faith,” 7:30 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Church, auditorium, 29 Northgate Dr., Greenlawn, 631-757-3389.

Friday, Oct. 10

Alician Guild Dance – For singles & couples age 50 and older, 8 p.m., K of C Hall, 400 S. Broadway, Lindenhurst, call Mickey, 631-957-8382 or John, 631-957-8369.
Catholic Golden Age – Hicksville-Levittown Chapter meeting, noon, Levit-town Hall, Levittown Pky., Hicksville, 516-334-6725.
Friday Night at the Movies – “Boys Town,” 7 p.m., Our Lady of the Island Shrine, Eastport Manor Rd., Eastport, 631-325-0661.
Women’s Matt Talbot Retreat – Concludes Sun., Oct. 12, Bishop Molloy Retreat House, 86-45 Edgerton Blvd., Jamaica, 718-739-1229.

Saturday, Oct. 11

Birthright Walk for Life – 9 a.m., Indian Island Park, Route 105, Riverhead, 631-728-8900.
CDA Past Grand Regents Chapter Memorial Mass – Bishop Paul Walsh, principal celebrant, 10:30 a.m., St. Agnes Cathedral, 29 Quealy Pl., Rockville Centre, luncheon follows.
Defensive Driving Course – 9 a.m., St. Anne’s rectory, John Vianney Room, 35 Dartmouth St., Garden City, registration required, call John Russo, 516-384-4552 or John McCabe, 516-633-6146.
Fall Harvest Festival/Craft Fair – 11 a.m., SS. Cyril & Methodius School grounds, Deer Park Ave., Deer Park.
Family Fall Festival & Square Dance – 11 a.m., square dance begins 7 p.m., St. Catherine of Sienna School grounds, Holzheimer St. & Pacific Ave., Franklin Square.
Indoor Craft Fair – 10 a.m., Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre, 516-678-5000 ext. 6430.
Italian Night Dinner Dance – 7 p.m., Bellmore K of C Hall, 2325 Bellmore Ave., Bellmore, for reservations call Jim Turzilli, 516-781-5389.
Night at the Races – Doors open 7 p.m., Sacred Heart K of C Hall, call Mario Gallo, 631-949-2825.
Parenting Today Pediatric Health & Wellness Seminar – 9 a.m., Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, Guild Conference Center, 1000 Montauk Hwy., West Islip, to register call 631-376-4444.
Renewal Saturday Seminar — Mother Nadine Brown of Intercessors of the Lamb, 10 a.m., St. Agnes Cathedral conference center, 29 Quealy Pl., Rock-ville Centre, RSVP to John Palmer, 516-678-5800 ext. 408 or jpalmer@drvc.org.
St. Mary’s H.S., Manhasset, Re-unions – Class of 1968, 7 p.m., Manhasset Bay Yacht Club, 455 Main St., Port Washington; 1950s Sock Hop Reunion for all classes 1950-59, 6 p.m., Immaculata Hall Gym (former girls’ school), 25 Second St., Manhasset; for reservations for either reunion call alumni relations office, 516-627-4605.
“Sister Act” – Dinner, dancing & live show, 7 p.m., St. Rocco’s Church, parish hall, 18 Third St., Glen Cove, 516-676-2482.
“Somethin’ About Broadway” – Musical benefit performance hosted by St. Raphael’s parish, East Meadow, 7 p.m., Kellenberg Memorial H.S., Uniondale, for tickets call St. Raphael’s, 516-785-0236.

Sunday, Oct. 12

Blood Drive – 8:45 a.m., Christ the King Church, 2 Indian Head Rd., Commack.
The Edge of Greatness – 2 p.m., Presented by Sister Ave Clark, Tabor Retreat Center, 60 Anchor Ave., Ocean-side, 516-536-3004.
Parish Retreat – “A Time of Grace,” directed by Father Michael Sullivan, 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. daily through Wed., Oct. 15, St. Patrick’s Church, 280 E. Main St., Smithtown, 631-265-2271.
Patron Feast – Beginning with 11 a.m. Mass, St. Mary of the Isle Church, 315 E. Walnut St., Long Beach, followed by procession, international cuisine, cultural dance & music, 516-432-0157.
St. Aloysius Singles Fellowship Lunch – Noon, Tulip’s Restaurant, 4 Welwyn Rd., Great Neck, call Joan, 516-487-2864.

Monday, Oct. 13

Blood Drive – 3:30 p.m., St. Gerard Majella Church, 300 Terryville Rd., Port Jefferson Station.
Culture of Life Holy Hour with Exposition of Blessed Sacrament – 8 p.m., Molloy College, Sacred Heart Chapel, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre, 516-678-5000 ext. 6304.

Tuesday, Oct. 14

Alician Guild Meeting – 8 p.m., K of C Hall, 400 S. Broadway, Lindenhurst, call John Hotelling, 631-957-8369 or Mickey Miller, 631-957-8382.
Blood Drive – 3:30 p.m., SS. Cyril & Methodius School, 125 Half Hollow Rd., Deer Park.
FDNY Retreat – For all active & retired members & EMS personnel, concludes Thurs., Oct. 16, Bishop Molloy Retreat House, 86-45 Edgerton Blvd., Jamaica, reservations required, 718-739-1229.
Women’s Gathering – “A Time Set Aside for You,” 10 a.m., St. Joseph Renewal Center, 1725 Brentwood Rd., Brentwood, 631-273-1187 ext. 43.

Wednesday, Oct. 15

Film – “In Conversation with Msgr. Thomas J. Hartman & Rabbi Joseph Potasnik,” 7:30 p.m., Molloy College, Kellenberg Hall, room 106, 1000 Hemp-stead Ave., Rockville Centre, 516-678-5000 ext. 6880.
Perspectives: The Aging Process – Issues of aging: autonomy & rights of elders, 7:30 p.m., St. Matthew’s Church, 35 N. Service Rd., Dix Hills, to register visit www.drvc-faith.org

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UPCOMING
EVENTS AROUND THE DIOCESE

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Reservations Required

Bus Trip to “The Miracle of Christmas” – Departs Fri., Nov. 28, 7 a.m. from St. Anthony of Padua Church, 20 Cheshire Pl., East Northport, reservation deadline Oct. 12, call Linda, 631-368-2005.
Court Queen of Angels CDA Dinner & Show – Sat., Oct. 18, doors open 5:30 p.m., St. Ignatius Loyola School, Msgr. Tarrant Hall, 30 E. Cherry St., Hicksville, reservation deadline Oct. 11, call Barbara, 516-935-5576.
Dance & Auction – Thurs., Oct. 23, Garden City Hotel, Garden City, proceeds benefit Sisters of St. Joseph, call Sister Mary Ann Crimmins, 631-273-1187 ext. 25.
De LaSalle School Ladies Luncheon – Mon., Oct. 27, Aegean Cove, 20-01 Steinway St., Astoria, proceeds benefit De LaSalle School, Freeport.
Defensive Driving Course – Fris., Oct. 17 & 24, 7 p.m. nightly, must attend both sessions, St. Matthew’s Church, 35 N. Service Rd., Dix Hills, 631-360-9720.
Defensive Driving Course – Sat., Oct. 18, 8:30 a.m., St. Rose of Lima Church, 2 Bayview Ave., Massapequa, 516-798-4992.
Defensive Driving Course – Sat., Oct. 18, 8:30 a.m., Mercy Medical Center, Mercy League Lounge, 1000 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre, 516-705-2589.
Elizabeth Ann Seton Awards Luncheon – Sponsored by Sisters of Charity-Halifax, Sun., Nov. 9, 1 p.m., Milleridge Inn, Jericho, reservations deadline Oct. 27, proceeds benefit Sisters of Charity-Halifax & their ministries, 718-424-1813.
Enrichment, Networking & Coffee – For bereavement group facilitators & teams, Sat., Oct. 25, 9 a.m., Emmaus Retreat House, Kellenberg H.S., Uniondale, 516-334-7990 ext. 120 or 122.
“Family Members Caring for the Elderly & Ill” – “Practical Considera-tions of the Needs of the Elderly,” Mon., Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m.; “The Need to Care for Yourself Physically, Spiritually, Mentally & Emotionally,” Mon., Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m.; Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, parish outreach center, Prospect & Mill Dam Rds., Centerport, program limited to 15 people, 631-754-9045.
Fashion Show & Chinese Auction – Fri., Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m., Dominican Village, 565 Albany Ave., Amityville, 631-842-6618.
Free Flu Shots for Seniors – Nassau County residents age 60 & older, Tues., Oct. 28, 10 a.m., Mercy Medical Center, Mercy League Lounge, 1000 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre, must register Oct. 1-Oct. 24, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., call 516-705-1391.
“Growing in Marital Love” Retreat Day – Conducted by Father Pio Mandato & Sister Theresa May, Sat., Oct. 18, 10 a.m., Holy Name of Jesus Church, 690 Woodbury Rd., Woodbury, 516-364-7119.
Holy Family DHS, South Hunting-ton, Class of 1973 Reunion – Sat., Oct. 25, 6 p.m., Captain Bill’s Bayview House, Bay Shore, call Barbara Carlton, 631-219-4937.
Italian Dinner Dance – Sun., Oct. 16, 1 p.m., St. Hedwig’s Church, 309 Jericho Tpke., Floral Park, proceeds benefit church repairs, reservation deadline Oct. 10, call Santa Pallisco, 516-354-4616.
Perspectives: The Aging Process – Issues of aging: autonomy & rights of elders, Wed., Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m., & dealing with modern health technologies, Wed. Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m., both programs held at St. Matthew’s Church, 35 N. Service Rd., Dix Hills, visit www.drvc-faith.org
“Pirates Revenge” – Fri., Oct. 24, 7 p.m., Holy Name of Mary School cafeteria, 55 E. Jamaica Ave., Valley Stream, reservation deadline Oct. 15, call Ann Lombardi, 516-837-9699.
St. Brendan’s Church, Bronx, 100th Anniversary Dinner Dance – Fri., Oct. 24, Maestro’s, Bronx; closing Mass, Sun., Oct. 26; 718-547-6655.
Stepping Stones Workshop Series – “Beginning the Journey: Newborn Through Toddler Years,” Thurs., Oct. 16, 9:30 a.m., St. Patrick’s Church, 9 N. Clinton Ave., Bay Shore; “Modeling Christ” for mothers & daughters, Sat., Oct. 18, 10 a.m., St. Thomas More Church, 15 Kings Hwy., Hauppauge; to register visit www.drvc-faith.org/SteppingStones.html.
Vendors Wanted – Fall Craft Fair, Sat., Oct. 18, 11 a.m., Mercy Haven, 859 Connetquot Ave., Islip Terrace, call Victoria, 631-277-8300.
Vendors Wanted – Italian Feast, Sat., Oct. 18, 10 a.m., rain date Sun., Oct. 19, 10 a.m., St. Gerard Majella Church, 300 Terryville Rd., Port Jefferson Station, call Faye Green, 631-473-2900.
Vendors Wanted – Vendor Fair, Sun., Oct. 19, 9 a.m., Our Lady of Victory Church, 2 Floral Pky., Floral Park, sponsored by Rosary Altar Society, call Andrea, 516-354-7091.
Vendors Wanted – Fall Indoor/ Outdoor Craft Fair, Sun., Oct. 19, 10 a.m., St. William the Abbot Church grounds, 2001 Jackson Ave., Seaford, rain or shine, call Catherine, 516-804-6452.
Vendors Wanted – Holiday Gift & Craft Fair, Sun., Nov. 2, 10 a.m., St. John the Baptist Diocesan H.S., Montauk Hwy., West Islip, call Linda, 631-422-5150.
Vendors Wanted – Christmas Fair, Sat., Nov. 8, 10 a.m. & Sun., Nov. 9, 9 a.m., Holy Spirit Church auditorium, 13 S. Sixth St., New Hyde Park, call Rose, 516-488-4199.
Vendors Wanted – Holiday Craft Fair/Market, Sat., Nov. 8, 10 a.m., Dominican Village grounds, 565 Albany Ave., Amityville, 631-842-6618.
Vendors Wanted – Craft & Harvest Fair, Sun., Nov. 9, 10 a.m., St. Chris-topher’s lower church, Merrick Rd. & Pershing Blvd., Baldwin, 516-223-4868.
Vendors Wanted – Holiday Craft Fair & Flea Market, Sat., Nov. 15, 9 a.m., St. Ignatius Loyola new school cafeteria, 30 E. Cherry St., Hicksville, sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 382, call Maria, 516-942-5070.
Vendors Wanted – Christmas Fair, Sat., Nov. 15, 10 a.m., Sacred Heart Church, 301 Long Beach Rd., Island Park, 516-431-7877.
Vendors Wanted – Craft Fair, Sat., Nov. 22, 10 a.m., St. Thomas the Apostle School, 24 Westminster Rd., West Hemp-stead, call Cindy Thomas, 516-868-3705.
Vendors Wanted – Holiday Fair, Sat. & Sun., Nov. 22 & 23, St. Sylvester’s Church, Ohio Ave., Medford, call Gerri, 631-654-1585.
Vendors Wanted – Holiday Bazaar & Craft Fair, Sun., Nov. 23, 10 a.m., Curé of Ars Church, 2323 Merrick Ave., Merrick, call Lisa, 516-623-1400 ext. 108.
Vendors Wanted – Christmas Holiday Fair, Mon., Nov. 24, 1 p.m., Our Lady of Mercy School auditorium, 520 S. Oyster Bay Rd., Hicksville, call Pamela McCaffery, 516-681-2504.
Vendors Wanted – Holiday Fair, Sat., Nov. 22, 9 a.m., St. Joseph’s Church, 39 N. Carll Ave., Babylon, call Terry, 631-669-0198.
Vendors Wanted – Christmas Craft Fair, Sat. & Sun., Nov. 22 & 23, 9 a.m., St. Patrick’s Church, parish hall, 235 Glen St., Glen Cove, call rectory, 516-676-3021.
Vendors Wanted – CDA Craft Fair & Flea Market, Sat., Dec. 6, 9 a.m., St. Ignatius Loyola School, 30 E. Cherry St., Hicksville, vendor reservation deadline Nov. 9, call Marian, 516-938-9285.

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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.

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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