Monthly Bulletin April 2024

Christ lives in me; insofar as I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God who has loved me and given himself up for me.

GALATIANS 2:20

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Risen Lord Jesus. Alleluia.

During this Eastertide, the liturgical season of 50 days from Easter Sunday to Pentecost, we rejoice in the glory of our Lord’s resurrection. We approach the celebrations and observances of this time of year with hearts overflowing with gratitude for the gift of our salvation.

As we reflect during this Easter season, many of you are looking forward to the quieter days of summer ahead. This means vacation plans, family trips, and the slowing down of routines. Here at the Catholic Center, the building will remain buzzing with activity as our mission presses onward without pause. While making plans for the months ahead, make sure you also carve out some time for quiet prayer and spiritual nourishment.

I hope you find restful renewal in the transcendent serenity of our Lord.

Reverend Monsignor Joseph P. LaMorte, VG Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia

EVENTS

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Calendar of Hispanic Liturgies 2023–2024 Office of Hispanic Ministry

MULTIPLE DATES

The Ulma Family Relics and Exhibit Office of Adult Faith Formation

APR–JUN Revealed: New York Catholic Youth Days Office of Youth Faith Formation

HIGH SCHOOL DAY: APR 27 | MIDDLE SCHOOL DAY: APR 28

ALPHA Marriage Course Office of Family Life

EVERY THU MAY 16–JUN 27

Golden Jubilee Wedding Mass Archdiocese of New York

SUN, JUN 2

Annual White Mass: Healthcare Workers and Caregivers ArchCare

THU, JUN 6

Bilingual Street Evangelization Training Office of Adult Faith Formation

SAT, JUN 8

EVENTS (cont.)

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“Come and See” Steubenville Youth Conference

Office of Youth Faith Formation

JUN 28–30

Youth Pilgrimage to the National Eucharistic Congress

Office of Youth Faith Formation

JUL 17–21

Cumbre Bíblica Católica de Nueva York

Office of Adult Faith Formation

SAT, OCT 12

Visit the Sheen Center website for information about upcoming events designed to engage dialogue and bring families together.

Upcoming events include:

THU, APR 18

Candlelight Concert

WED, APR 24

A Private Screening of Bernadette de Lourdes, the Musical

SAT, APR 27

Alessandro Martire: Live in New York

WED, MAY 1

Manuela Molinelli: Her NYC Debut

MAY 7–8

The God Box: A Daughter’s Story

SAT, MAY 11

Exuberance: Jazz and Animation with the Christopher Zuar Orchestra

TUE, MAY 14

Witness Theater: For Sorrow, For Fear, For Anger, For Hope

INITIATIVES

Building Momentum Together

Office of Family Life

Faith Café with the Catholic Grandparents Association

Attention all grandparents! Join the Catholic Grandparents Association on the second Tuesday of each month for the International Grandparents’ Faith Café gathering via Zoom. Be a part of the social and spiritual community with worldrenowned speakers, prayer, and reflection. Register online at catholicgrandparentsassociation.org or email info@ catholicgrandparentsassociation.org for more information. You can also contact Elise Mazzetti, Parent Formation Coordinator for the Office of Family Life of the Archdiocese of New York, at elise.mazzetti@archny.org or 646-794-3199, or go to archny.org/family-life to find out about other opportunities.

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Preventing Suicide in Our Community

The Suicide Prevention Committee of the Archdiocese of New York presents two updated resources for immediate use and appropriate distribution. This information can also be found at archny.org/family-life/br/sp. Please contact Gonzalo Alvarado, Bereavement, Consolation, and Challenging Issues Coordinator, at 646-794-3193 or gonzalo.alvarado@archny.org.

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Office of Hispanic Ministry

Hora Católica

Tune in to Radio WADO 1280 AM for Hora Católica (Catholic Hour) with Deacon Rafael Taveras, every Sunday morning at 8:00 AM to reflect on the liturgy of the word, Catholic news, and much more.

More info

Office of Respect Life

Walking with Moms in Need

This Mother’s Day, consider supporting pregnant and parenting mothers in your local community by getting involved in Walking with Moms in Need! This initiative works to ensure that any woman who finds herself unexpectedly pregnant, or parenting in difficult circumstances, can turn to her local Catholic Church and be connected with the resources she needs. Visit walkingwithmoms.com for more information and resources, and contact Sr. Anne Marie Elizabeth, SV at sr.anne. marie@archny.org if you would like to be involved.

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Building Momentum Together

Office of Young Adult Outreach

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will be making its way through the Archdiocese of New York from Wednesday, May 22 through Sunday, May 26. We invite you to join us along the way, for as little or as much as possible. For a full list of stops and events, please visit archny.org/eucharisticrevival/pilgrimage. For more information on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, visit eucharisticpilgrimage.org. If you are a priest or religious who would like to take part in the pilgrimage, please email kaitlyn.colgan@archny.org

Office of Youth Faith Formation

Basic Leadership Training for D/CREs and YMCs

Exciting news: the highly-anticipated 2024–2025 schedule for our dynamic Basic Leadership Training program has just been unveiled! Calling all Directors / Coordinators of Religious Education and Youth Ministry Coordinators who were hired “mid-year” – it’s time to gear up for an enriching journey towards certification. Even if you missed a session or two last year, fear not, you can catch up and complete the program this year. If you have any questions, Bertha Peralta-Rodriguez (bertha.rodriguez@archny.org) is here to assist you. Let’s embark on this transformative learning adventure together!

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