In the Community

A Trip to Italy July 13th-24th 2010. Coordinators: Brother Dominic Quigley, O.S.F. Director of Admissions Bishop Ford H.S.  and Fr. Bill Sweeney, chaplain St. Francis Prep. Visit Padua, Venice, Ravenna, Florence, Assisi & Rome. Please contact Fr. Sweeney (718) 423-8810.

Dominican Village Open HouseIndependent Retirement Community Assisted Living Residence Respite Care. Please join us for an Open House:  Thursday March 4th, Saturday March 13th, Thursday March 18th and Saturday March 27th.

The Bishop McDonnell High School Reunion will be held on Saturday, March 27, from noon to 5:00 PM at the former Bishop McDonnell H.S. building. Classes graduating in years ending in “0” & “5” will be honored. All graduates of 30 s & 40’s classes are welcome. For specific information contact Rita Monaghan-Maloney ‘59 at (718) 857-2700 Ext. 2253 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Gospel Of Luke: Luke is probably the most reader-friendly of the four Gospels. The evangelist has been successful in writing an "orderly account of the events that have been fulfilled among us". Luke is referring here to the life, works and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, culminating in his death and resurrection. One finds in the gospel of Luke some of the finest gospel stories including the parables of the Good Samaritan and the prodigal son. No one needs any background for this study. People say I don't know the Bible. This is your opportunity to become acquainted. In Luke, you will discover a God of tenderness, kindness and graciousness who wills salvation for all humankind.

Date: 5 Mondays of Lent; Feb. 22, March 1, 8, 15, and 22.  
Time: For your convenience each session will take place twice: 1:15—2:30 PM and 7:30—9:00 PM  
Place: The "Annex" on 244th St. & Northern Blvd.

A small book with text and commentary will be available for $5.00. Msgr. Ryan will lead all the sessions.

A merican Catholic Studies Center in Fordham University have been working on putting together an online program to help those teaching the Faith, whether it be in CCD, RCIA, grammar or high schools. We have since devised a Certificate program in conjunction with 23 publications Into the Fields series, and Fordham faculty that has proven fruitful for teachers and also for Catholics interested in deepening their faith. Additional information is available on the Curran Center’s web site at www.fordham.edu/cs/catechesis.html

This program is designed to help married couples communicate more intimately in order to enrich their relationship. A series of presentations that touch on many aspects of marriage is given by three couples and a priest. Upcoming weekends: February 12— 14, April 16—18, August 6—8 and November 5— 7. For more information or registration call (877) 697- 9963 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Retrouvaille is a program for marriages in trouble, offering a lifeline to couples with relationship problems. The program helps you rediscover each other, examine your life, learn to communicate more effectively. Upcoming weekends: March 12—14 at Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston May 21—23, September 10—12 and December 3—5 at Montfort Retreat House in Bayshore, NY. For more information call Jimmy & Kathleen Aspenleitter at (516) 305-5781 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

A lumni Reunion Class of 1980, 85,’90,’95,’00,’05 on Friday March 12, 2010 7:00-11:00 PM at Holy Cross High School Gym. Alumni Reunion Hosted by Class of ’60, with ‘65, ‘70 and ’75 celebrating on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 6:30 PM-Midnight. (Anticipated Liturgy at 5:30 PM) at Holy Cross High School Gym. For more information contact Gail Sicoli This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Alumni can also register for the event at community.holycrosshs.org or call (718) 886-7250 Ext. 609.

The Fitness Class will  begin again on Monday Evenings in the gym Room. Now that the holidays are done and the new school has settled it is time to get back to our routine. Now in it's sixteen year, our dynamic Fitness Class began on Monday Jan 11 @ 7 PM. Here is the schedule for 20-10 which is broken down into 3 sessions.  

1. January 11, 25, February 1, 8, 22  ($65)
2. March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 12, 19 ($70)
3. April 26, May 3, 10, 17,24, June 7, 14, 21-Reward time ($65)

Trial class $12.00; pay as you go $10.

The Annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary celebration will take place Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Our Lady of Angels Church, located at 7320 Fourth Avenue , Brooklyn at 11:00 AM Couples celebrating their 25th, 30th, 40th and 50th Anniversary and above are invited to attend with their families. There is a fee of $35. Registered Couples will receive a personalized certificate and those couples in attendance will have their picture taken with the Bishop. If you are interested in registering for this celebration please contact the rectory at: (718) 631-4454 before March 26th.