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New Strategies for Getting Your Wealth Plan on Track!
Sponsored by Boomers and Beyond

On Thursday, March 18, Boomers and Beyond will host a financial planning forum at the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola.  Beginning at 7:00 PM, a panel of speaks will address topics such as managing savings and retirement income, consolidating IRAs and other retirement plans, and estate planning.  Speakers will include Lawrence Klepner (Manhattan Ridge Advisors), Lisa Whitcomb (Glenmede Trust), Tom Johnson (New York Life), and Larry Kudlow (CNBC’s The Kudlow Report).

Tickets for the forum are $15 for singles, $25 for couples ($20 and $30 at the door).  To purchase tickets online, email us.  Or send a check to: Boomers & Beyond / Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola / 980 Park Avenue / New York, NY 10028.  For more information, call 646-241-1332.  Please RSVP by March 15th.

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“THE IMPORTANCE OF A WILL”

On Sunday, February 28, the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer will host a free wills seminar for interested parishioners.  Co-sponsored by the Archdiocese of New York, the seminar will feature Joan Palumbo, a New York lawyer, who will address a variety of topics concerning the legal side of estate planning and end of life issues, such as the reasons for having a will, why young parents need a will, saving on estate and death taxes, designating health care proxies, the pros and cons of living trusts, and designating durable powers of attorney.

The seminar will begin at 1:30 PM in the Priory Parlor.  All are invited.

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From Sr. Lucy, SV, at the archdiocesan Family Life Office:

Dear Friends in the NY City area,

As you know, March 27th is our Family Life Conference honoring the legacy of Cardinal O’Connor – see here for more info www.flrl.org.

I am trying to making it easy for NYC residents to attend since it will be in Yonkers and sometimes travel outside the city can be a challenge. I can make arrangements to get a bus leaving from Manhattan but need a minimum of 22 people in order to do so.

Please let me know if you think your parish might have people interested in going on this bus. I can arrange the bus to leave from a particular Church with the greatest number of people. We will handle registrations.

Here are more details:

Location of pickup yet to be determined. Pickup time would be approx 8:45am. Conference begins at 10am (people would have to attend Mass locally if they wished) or I can arrange an even earlier pickup (7:30am) to get people to the Seminary for 8:45am Mass.

Size of Bus Cost per Person:

22 passenger                            $19
32                                          $16
54                                          $14

Let me know if you would like bus transportation. Thank You.

Sr. Lucy Marie
Respect Life Coordinator
Archdiocese of New York
1011 First Ave., 7th Floor
New York, NY 10022
212-371-1011 X3192

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Join the Catholic Charities Junior Board (a young adult division of Catholic Charities) for our the Way of the Cross through Central Park on Tuesday March 9th (Rain Date March 16th) and March 23rd (Rain Date March 30th).

We will exercise our feet as well as our faith, while we enjoy the sights of Central Park and pray and meditate on the final moments of Christ’s Passion. We will meet at 6:30pm at the big fountain at Grand Army Plaza, outside the Plaza Hotel on the SW corner of 59th Street and 5th Avenue (look for our “Way of the Cross signs”). Then we will head into the Park to recite all 14 stations.

For more information, email Mario.

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On Saturday, February 27, the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer will host an Afternoon of Monastic Reflection led by Fr. Christian Leisy, OSB, a monk of Christ in the Desert Monastery in Abiquiu, New Mexico.  He will be assisted by Sharon Colby, an oblate of the monastery.  Together they will introduce participants to the rich spiritual tradition of Benedictine monasticism, and explain how the lessons of this centuries-old tradition of prayer and study can benefit the busy lives of lay Christians in the world.  There is no cost for the afternoon, though a free will offering will be taken.

The afternoon’s presentations will begin at 1:30 PM in the St. Vincent Ferrer Church Hall (869 Lexington Avenue @ 66^th Street).  Registration is not required, but please call the Parish Office (212-744-2080) to reserve your seat.

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The Catholic Charities Junior Board (a young adult division of Catholic Charities) will present a Two-Part Lenten Recollection on February 25th and March 4th at the Cathedral of St. Patrick Parish House, 14 East 51st Street, from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

On February 25th, Fr. John Bartunek, author of The Guide to the Passion, will show scenes from the film, “The Passion of the Christ,” and offer meditations on these scenes.

On March 4th, Fr Ron Perez, from Blessed Kateri Parish in Dutchess County, will provide a reflection on Our Lady and the Passion of Our Lord through her eyes.

Please rsvp to Mario Bruschi at mario@cspya.org.

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Theology on Tap-NYC presents “Grill the Priest!” on March 15 at Metro 53 Bar, 307 East 53rd Street, from 7 to 9 PM.

This an open forum where you get to ask Fr. Richard Gill any question about the Catholic Faith, Church teachings, etc… This is a popular Theology on Tap event, and so we hope you will join us.

Please visit us at totnyc.org.

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Due to bad weather, this evening’s parish Holy Hour is cancelled.

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Forwarded letter from Dr. Mielnik & Dr. Beiter of the Gianna Center for Women:

Dear Supporters,

We are excited to be seeing more patients every day, serving in particular the Catholic women of New York, many of whom had stopped going to the doctor because of being rejected, mocked or derided for their Catholic or prolife values.

Everyday, women thank us for being here to serve them in a way that respects their deeply held beliefs. They have been delighted that we offer to pray with them and acknowledge the importance of faith in healthcare. We affirm them in their choices to be chaste before and within marriage, to use natural family planning, and to choose life-giving alternatives to abortion and IVF.

Women have already begun sharing stories of the harms caused by past abortions and past wounds from having gone through IVF and have begun the journey to healing. And already, 25 couples suffering from infertility have begun the process of treating this difficult disorder in a way that respects human life and the dignity of marriage. And yet, as we have faced so many times before, another major obstacle to providing care has arisen.

Yesterday, the New York Post published a story, confirmed by numerous sources, that our parent company, St. Vincent’s Hospital, may be sold to a competing healthcare system which has threatened to shut down the hospital in 90 days. News stories are available at the following links:

New York Times
New York Post (1)
New York Post (2)

We are currently trying to rally public support to “Save St. Vincent’s,” which is the LAST CATHOLIC HOSPITAL in New York City. It is the only hospital that does not perform abortions — and one of the only places that couples given an adverse perinatal diagnosis can go for care that does not pressure them to abort their child.

We are encouraging all New York residents to contact the State Health Commissioner, as well as their legislators, by phone or email to oppose any proposals which would close St. Vincent’s Hospital.

The State Commissioner can be contacted at:

Richard Daines
Commissioner
New York State Department of Health
Corning Tower
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12237

Or you can contact him through NY Council Speaker Christine Quinn’s website.

Ladies in particular, if you have been served by St. Vincent’s Hospital or the Gianna Center, please write and share your experience of feeling that St. Vincent’s alone, as a Catholic hospital, is the only one you have been able to turn to for care consistent with your values.

Thank you for considering this. Please share this information with anyone you think may be interested. I will keep you posted as things develop.

Above all, please keep us in your prayers. Regardless of the outcome, I, my partner Dr. Beiter, and our staff are committed to making sure 100% prolife, Catholic healthcare is available for women in NYC.

God bless,
Anne Mielnik

–

Anne Mielnik, MD
JPII Center for Women & Gianna Healthcare for Women
www.jpiicenterforwomen.org

“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly, you are doing the impossible.”
- St. Francis of Assisi

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From Sr. Lucy, SV, the archdiocesan Pro-Life Coordinator:

Witness for Life ~ Saturday, Feb. 6th
8:00 AM Mass at Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral, NYC
Come to all or part of the morning

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass (8:00 AM) in Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral begins our day.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament follows, then people can either remain in the church to adore our Lord or attend the rosary procession to the local abortion clinic (2 blocks away – Planned Parenthood).

Upon return from the clinic (approx 10:15 AM) we will have a social (complete with coffee and donuts) with a short (10 mins) presentation by the Sisters of Life. You will hear of concrete ways to be of service, as Co-Workers, helping vulnerable pregnant women that are currently being served by the Sisters.

Promote this to your friends and keep the spiritual success of this effort for Life in your daily prayers.

See you Saturday!

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Theology on Tap-NYC presents “Does Your Conscience Have a License?” on March 8, 2010 at Metro 53 Bar, 307 East 53rd Street at 7pm-9pm.

Do we truly allow our conscience to dictate our lifestyle? Do we make excuses for bad behavior and say, “Well, my conscience told me it was ok.” Come and find out this night! The speaker will be Fr. Joseph Koterski, SJ, a philosophy professor at Fordham University.

Please visit us at totnyc.org.

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UPDATE: A bus will be provided for those Manhattanites needing transportation to Yonkers for the conference.  Please contact Sr. Lucy at the archdiocesan Family Life Office for more information: 646-794-3192.

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Join us on Saturday, February 13, for the parish’s annual Mardi Gras Party!

Beginning at 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall, the party will include dinner and drinks, live music, door prizes and a raffle.  All this for $25 per person!

Tickets are available after all weekend Masses.  You may also purchase them in the Parish Office.  Please call 212-744-2080 for more information.

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The winter-spring session of the parish’s Bible study will focus on the Acts of the Apostles.

The session will run for 7 weeks on Wednesdays, beginning February 17th, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.  Meetings are held in St. Vincent Ferrer High School (151 E. 65th Street).  To register, please call the Parish Office at 212-744-2080.

Call now!  Space is limited.

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The Church of St. Vincent Ferrer has collected nearly $10,000 to support the relief efforts in Haiti.  Please continue to send in your contributions to: Archdiocese of New York / 1011 First Avenue / New York, NY  10022.  Please write “Haitian Relief” on the memo line of your check.

Thank you, and keep the people of Haiti in your prayers!

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Click the image above for a special offer from Crossroads Cultural Center.

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Theology on Tap NYC presents “Does God Really Forgive Sins in the Confessional?” on March 1, 2010 at Metro 53 Bar, 307 East 53rd Street at 7pm-9pm.

Ever wonder why we need to tell our sins to a priest, whom many feel is a complete stranger to us? Can’t we talk to God directly to get forgiveness? If God knows what we do and forgives no matter what, then why do we need to go to confession? Come and find out this night! The speaker is the Rector of the Cathedral of St. Patrick, Monsignor Robert Ritchie.

Please visit us at www.totnyc.org.

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At 5:30 PM on Wednesday, January 27th, the parish will celebrate a special Votive Mass of St. Vincent Ferrer to welcome to New York City the President of the Regional Government of Valencia, Francisco Camps, who is bringing gifts to the parish from St. Vincent’s birthplace.  This special visit has been arranged by one of our parishioners, Fernando Villalonga, the Spanish Consul General in New York.

Since this evening celebration will serve as the Conventual Mass for the Dominican Community, the Prior of St. Vincent Ferrer, Fr. Bill Holt, OP, will offer and preach the Mass.

All are welcome to attend!

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A coalition of Catholic young adult groups in New York City welcomes you to this first annual pilgrimage. Our city has been blessed throughout history with great saints, great churches, and holy Catholic men and women, and we invite you to join us in celebrating their legacy and finding inspiration in their life stories.

On March 20, 2010, we will walk from the shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, near Manhattan’s northern tip, to the shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton , close to Battery Park.  Along the way, we will visit other churches connected to New York’s Catholic history. The event is free but you must register for the pilgrimage at www.pofnyc.org. Browse our website to learn more about the famous churches you can visit, the saints you will honor, and the routes you can follow.  If you wish you can make donations to worthy charities such as Pilgrimage of Our Children’s Future and St. Joseph’s Seminary on the web site.

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From Patrick Langrell, the archdiocesan Director of Young Adult Outreach:

On Friday evening, a Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 PM at St. Patrick’s Cathedral to commemorate the 1st Anniversary of the death of Fr. Richard John Neuhaus .

Fr. Neuhaus, a priest of the Archdiocese of New York, was the President of the Institute on Religion and Public Life and Editor-in-Chief of the Institute’s monthly publication, First Things. Fr. Raymond J. de Souza gave a deeply moving homily at his funeral last year which can be read here: http://www.firstthings.com/article/2009/03/the-great-convivium-18

The Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Celestino Migliore, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations. The homilist will be Fr. George Rutler, pastor of the Church of Our Saviour and Fr. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R., will be giving the post-communion reflection.

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In celebration of the Feast of Saint Agatha
The Dominican Friars
of the
Church of Saint Catherine of Siena
and the
Health Care Ministry of New York
Invite you to Vespers and Benediction of Blessed Sacrament
with the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
for women and men living with Breast Cancer

Friday, February 5, 2010 at 7 PM

The Church of Catherine of Siena
411 East 68th Street
New York, NY 10065
212.988.8300
www.stkatesnyc.org

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From Patrick Langrell, the archdiocesan Director of Young Adult Outreach:

Dear friends,

Next Tuesday evening, there will be a Benefit Concert in honor of Heart’s Home’s 20th Anniversary with one of the world’s top talented young artists: Tiffany Poon, a 12 year old pianist born in Hong Kong and presently attending her 3rd year at Juilliard, who has won innumerable awards for her talent and performance.

The Benefit Concert will be held on January 12, at 7 pm at the American Bible Society, which is located at 1865 Broadway at 61st Street (one block north of Columbus Circle).

For more information about the wonderful work that Heart’s Home does, and to purchase tickets online for this Benefit Concert, click here.

Your friend in Christ,

Patrick Langrell
Director of Young Adult Outreach
Archdiocese of New York
1011 First Avenue
New York, N.Y. 10022
catholicnyc.com

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From the archdiocesan Family Life / Respect Life Office:

Dear Friends,

Just a reminder that this month the typical first Saturday Witness for Life has been moved to Jan. 9th.

Witness for Life ~ Saturday, January 9th
8am Mass at Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral, NYC
Rev. James Miara, main celebrant

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass (8am) begins our day in Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament follows, then people can either remain in the church to adore Our Lord or attend the rosary procession to the local abortion clinic (2 blocks away – Planned Parenthood).

Upon return from the clinic (approx 10:15am) we will have a social (complete with coffee and donuts) with a short (10 mins) presentation by the Sisters of Life. You will hear of concrete ways to be of service, as Co-Workers, helping vulnerable pregnant women that are currently being served by the Sisters.

Promote this to your friends and keep the spiritual success of this effort for Life in your daily prayers.

Sr. Lucy Marie
Respect Life Coordinator
Archdiocese of New York
1011 First Ave., 7th Floor
New York, NY 10022

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From the archdiocesan Family Life / Respect Life Office:

Join us on pilgrimage as we commemorate the 37th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in our country. Hundreds of thousands will gather from throughout our nation to pray that hearts and minds may be opened to the Gospel of Life and that laws may be changed.

Join the Archdiocese of New York’s Family Life / Respect Life Office bus leaving from St. Malachy’s Church, 239 West 49th Street (between B’way and 8th Avenue) on Friday, January 22nd.  The bus will depart at 5:00 AM sharp!  The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered in Maryland at 10:30 AM with Archbishop Timothy Dolan and other NY pilgrims.

Seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Cost for the day trip will be $35.  Please email Sr. Margaret to register, or call 212-371-1011, x3195.  If you are not able to make the trip but would like to make a donation for others, we would be most grateful.  More than 40 buses will be traveling to DC from all over the archdiocese.  For more information, visit flrl.org.

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