Monthly Bulletin February 2025

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EVENTS

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Melchizedek Project: Staten Island Vocations

JOIN THIS 6-WEEK DISCUSSION SERIES RUNNING THROUGH MARCH 26

Faith Formation: El Llamado al Ministerio Youth Faith Formation

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18

Holy Hour for Vocations Vocations

THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

Bronx Youth Ministers’ Upper Room Meeting

Youth Ministry, Young Adult Ministry and University Apostolate

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19

Spring 2025 Academic Lecture

St. Joseph’s Seminary

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20

South Westchester Youth Ministers’ Meeting Youth Ministry, Young Adult Ministry and University Apostolate

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20

Musical Tribute to Mother Teresa at Carnegie Hall

Discounted tickets are available – click the link above for more information

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22

EVENTS (cont.)

Formation Class: The Profession of Faith

Youth Faith Formation

MONDAY, MARCH 3

Formation Class: Cristologia in Spanish

Youth Faith Formation

MONDAY, MARCH 3

Formation Class: Going Deeper with the Creed Youth Faith Formation

TUESDAY, MARCH 4

Young Adult Mass

Youth Ministry, Young Adult Ministry and University Apostolate

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5

Formation Class: Prayer and Worship

Youth Faith Formation

TUESDAY, MARCH 11

Young Adult Night: Orange County

Youth Ministry, Young Adult Ministry and University Apostolate

FRIDAY, MARCH 14

Lenten Day of Prayer and Reflection for Liturgy

Liturgy

SATURDAY, MARCH 15

EVENTS (cont.)

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Winter’s End Schola Concert St. Joseph’s Seminary

SUNDAY, MARCH 16

Called & Gifted™ for Life Formation Day Respect Life

SATURDAY, MARCH 29

Midday with the Mystics: Jean-Pierre de Caussade St. Joseph’s Seminary

SATURDAY, MARCH 29

St. Joseph’s Seminary Gala Development Office

THURSDAY, APRIL 3

Golden Jubilee Wedding Mass Youth Ministry, Young Adult Ministry and University Apostolate

FRIDAY, JUNE 1

EVENTS (cont.)

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

Upcoming events include:

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18

The Basement Talks

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25

Blue Baby: A Fight for America’s Youth

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28

An Artistic Tribute to Cardinal Dolan

TUESDAY, MARCH 4

Honor in Armor: Inside the Vatican Swiss Guard

MARCH 7 – APRIL 13

The Radical Legacy of Benjamin Lay

THURSDAY, MARCH 13

JigJam

THURSDAY, APRIL 3

Alfredo Rodriguez

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INITIATIVES

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Prayer Cards

Click here to download digital prayer cards created by the Archdiocese of New York to nourish your spiritual life, with new cards uploaded monthly.

ArchCare

Support for Those with Dementia – Cared for at Home

• GUIDE, Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience Model, is a nationwide care coordination and navigation program from the Federal Medicare and Medicaid Services Innovation Center to support Medicare beneficiaries with dementia and their unpaid caregivers who are typically family members.

• Goal of program is to provide no-cost comprehensive package of services to improve their quality of life enabling them to remain at home while reducing the burden on loved ones.

• We achieve this through care coordination and community resource navigation including a comprehensive assessment and persondirected care plan.

For more information, please contact ArchCare at 855-488-1700 (TTY:711), Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

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Respect Life

40 Days for Life

Wednesday, March 5 – Sunday, April 13

This life-saving prayer campaign is taking place at nine locations throughout the Archdiocese from March 5 through April 13. It consists of forty days of prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil at abortion facilities. For more information and to sign up to participate, visit bit.ly/archny40daysforlife

St. Joseph’s Seminary and College

What can St. Joseph’s do for you?

There is always a lot happening at St. Joseph’s Seminary and College. From Priestly Formation to Master Degree programs, and from public concerts and lectures to many other events, there is something at Dunwoodie for everyone. Many of our offerings are available in person and online. Visit our website or follow us on social media to find out what Dunwoodie can do for you.

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PARISH LIFE

Around the Archdiocese

Black History Month with a “Pilgrimage of Courageous Hope”

The Black Catholic Community of the Archdiocese of New York will celebrate Black History Month with a “Pilgrimage of Courageous Hope” by having a Mass celebrating Black History at different parishes every Sunday in February. Please join the pilgrimage, in this Jubilee Year, by visiting the various parishes each week. ALL ARE WELCOME, so we look forward to seeing you!

St. Luke’s Catholic Church | 623 East 138th St., Bronx, NY

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 | 3:00 PM

Book Club: Saving Us by Katharine Hayhoe (five-week event series)

If you’re wondering how to have hope amidst the climate crisis, join the club! The Converge Ministry and the Laudato Si Circle at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi are co-hosting a new book club to discuss Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World , by Katharine Hayhoe. According to the author, a Christian and a climate scientist, simply talking about it is a huge step in the right direction so that’s what we’ll do with the guidance she provides in the book. This event is free, RSVP requested.

Church of St. Francis of Assisi | St. Francis House Clare Room | 135 W. 31st St., New York, NY

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Christ-in-the-City: Life in the Spirit

Welcome to the Christ-in-the-City: Life in the Spirit seminar! Join us on this spiritual journey and discover the love that awaits you. In a fast-paced world filled with distractions, it can be challenging to cultivate a meaningful relationship with the divine. Our seminar provides a nurturing environment where you can learn how to connect with God on a deeper level. Through guided discussions, prayer, and meditation, you will discover the tools necessary to strengthen your bond with the Lord.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church | Hall Lower Level | 213 W. 30 th St., New York, NY

TUESDAY, MARCH 4 | 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Revival 2025: Pilgrims of Hope with Unshakeable Faith

The Central Harlem Cluster Council invites you to this event with Fr. Steven Bell, CSP.

St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church | 219 West 132nd St., New York, NY

SUNDAY, MARCH 16 | 3:00 PM (HOSPITALITY AT 1:30 PM)

MONDAY, MARCH 17 | 7:00 PM (HOSPITALITY AT 5:30 PM)

The Catholic Jubilee is a special Holy Year of grace and renewal, traditionally occurring every 25 years, during which the Church grants plenary indulgences to the faithful who engage in pilgrimage, prayer, and acts of mercy.

Celebrate the Jubilee of the World of Volunteering

March 8–9, 2025

The Holy See has designated a number of Jubilee Days throughout 2025 to recognize and celebrate different groups in the Catholic Church. The Jubilee of the World of Volunteering will be held on March 8-9, but we encourage all the faithful to engage with and celebrate volunteers throughout the entire Jubilee Year!

Volunteer and Serve Right Here in the Archdiocese of New York

Volunteering is a powerful way to live out the spirit of the Jubilee Year. We encourage all faithful to explore opportunities to give back to their communities.

Here is a volunteer opportunity for kids and teens within the Archdiocese of New York:

Ascension Church Food Pantry

Ascension Roman Catholic Church | 221 W. 107th St., New York, NY

Join this kid-run food pantry, where kids and teens can volunteer to support over 400 families in need! Fresh food and non-perishable food items are distributed the third Saturday of the month.

• Setup: Friday before distribution | 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM

• Distribution: Saturday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

• Contact: Robin Klueber at rklueber@ascensionchurchnyc.org

Your time and service bring joy and nourishment to those in need while deepening your faith during this sacred Jubilee Year. Let us honor the call to serve and celebrate the heart of volunteerism together!

Download your personal “Jubilee Prayer for Volunteers” digital prayer card by clicking on the image above.

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