St. Mary Church in Greenwich, CT, will have a solemn votive Mass of the Holy Cross this Friday, February 15 at 7:30 pm.

Two communities impacted by the Archdiocesan retrenchment policy meet. For the first time in its new grand new surroundings, the community of St. Michael’s met to celebrate the divine liturgy. Actually things worked out very well in matters of ceremony and music for the small Byzantine community in its unfamiliar quarters. Moreover, the congregation was larger than usual.

(n.b. We were informed that the tabernacle has been temporarily moved to the Lady altar because the mural in the high altar’s reredos is about to undergo restoration. )

The Sunday liturgy will be celebrated at 12 noon. But how long will this fortunate situation last?

For the next few weeks St. Catherine’s will welcome St Michael’s Russian Catholic community…

The community was not able to continue worshipping at Old St Patrick’s and now they are discerning a permanent home.

(Bulletin of the Parish of St. Vincent Ferrer and St. Catherine of Siena, 2/10/2019)

“Join Plough and First Things for a conversation about Coptic Christianity and religious freedom in the Middle East with author Martin Mosebach and Coptic Archbishop Angaelos of London, moderated by Eliza Griswold of the New Yorker. 

Behind a gruesome ISIS beheading video lies the untold story of the men in orange and the faith community that formed these unlikely modern-day saints and heroes. 

In a carefully choreographed propaganda video released in February 2015, ISIS militants behead twenty-one orange-clad Christian men on a Libyan beach

In the West, daily reports of new atrocities may have displaced the memory of this particularly vile event. But not in the world from which the murdered came. All but one were young Coptic Christian migrant workers from Egypt. Acclaimed author Martin Mosebach traveled to the Egyptian village of El-Aour to meet their families and better understand the faith and culture that shaped such conviction.”

Please register for this event:https://www.firstthings.com/events/the-21-a-journey-into-the-land-of-coptic-martyrs?fbclid=IwAR3hMmn9UD0uLVBfj3jZgoWcVZ-vXFqgbYF5CtDv86eH8gN6VTtxIKVG78A

Would you enjoy a morning of tea, coffee, and the company of like minded women? Come and join us for a Tea Party after the 9 AM Mass on the first Sunday of April. All women and their children are welcome to enjoy a break from the hectic world for a little feminine fun. 
This is not a potluck event, though there will be coffee, tea, and finger foods provided. There is a requested donation of $5 per family. If possible, please RSVP by responding to traditionalcatholiccommunity@gmail.com with the number of people you are bringing so we have enough food!

Who: Women of all ages! 
What: A good old fashioned tea party.
When: April 7th, following the 9 AM Traditional Mass. 
Where: Saint Ladislaus Roman Catholic Church. 18 Richardson Pl, Hempstead NY
Why: To connect with other Catholic women of all ages, along with their families.

Sacred Music Study Day

A day designed especially for parish music directors, parish choir members, cantors, and school music directors

The day will include:
– Solemn Mass, praying for vocations, sung by conference participants and the choirs of Saint Agnes Cathedral
– Confessions available
– Meals and fellowship
– Talks on the spirituality of Gregorian chant and praying through sacred music
– Introduction to reading and singing Gregorian chant
– Learn excellent new hymns, chants, and choral music

$35 per person
Parish group rate $25 per person for 4 or more people
Early registration rates of $25 per person or parish group rate of $20 per person for 4 or more people
Early registration deadline: February 16, 2019
Regular registration deadline: March 4, 2019

To register go to this link:

http://nymcc.org/study-day?fbclid=IwAR0eg2ZAaP1Mqzem1SNX5TOQAluSb9baXgyTxKKeDOWTLwIsYFlu8C_RXFE

The registration page should be completed separately for each person registering. Please note that registration is not complete until payment has been submitted.

This event is co-sponsored by the Cathedral of Saint Agnes, the Rockville Centre Diocesan Office of Worship, and the Metropolitan Catholic Chorale.

Curious about the Latin Mass? Long time lover of the traditional liturgy? Faithful Catholic looking to experience a different approach to the Mass? Come join us for a traditional Latin Mass for young adults! 
This event will be held in the Parish center chapel of Saint Matthew’s Roman Catholic Church in Dix Hills at 7 pm and will be followed by a social hour afterwards. Bring a friend or make new ones, or just stay for the Mass! All are welcome and encouraged to attend. 

Who?: Don’t worry, we aren’t checking id’s. Feel free to join us no matter your age, but please remember the social after Mass is only for young adults. 
What?: The Traditional Latin Mass, specifically the Missa Cantata, celebrated by Fr. Michael Bissex of Saint Patrick’s in Huntington. 
When?: March 21st. Mass at 7 pm, social following immediately after. 
Where?: St Matthew’s Roman Catholic Church, 35 North Service Rd, Dix Hills. Mass will be in the chapel in the Parish Center. 
Why?: To come together with other young people to witness the Mass and connect with new and old friends.