St. Mel Italian-American Association
Epiphany Castagnata
Sunday, January 4, 2009
2:00 PM
Hot Buffet , Music & Raffles
Members $45.00 - Non-members $50.00
Call Josephine (718) 886-2090 or Vito (718) 886-5003

DOMINICAN VILLAGE OPEN HOUSE
Independent Retirement Community "Assisted Living" Respite Care
January 2009
Saturday, January 10th and Sunday January 25th
1 - 3 PM
February 2009
Saturday, February 7th and Thursday, February 12th
1 - 3 PM
For more information, or to schedule a tour call (631) 842-6091
or info@dominicanvillage.org

You are cordially invited to attend
St. Mel's 3rd Winter Ball
Friday, January 23, 2009      8:00pm - 1:00am
at Terrace on the Park
Formal attire requested.
Enjoy a cocktail hour, dinner, open bar, dancing and raffles.The price per ticket is $80 per person. Please complete the slip below and return with your payment in full no later than Friday, December 5th. Checks only are to be made to St. Mel's Home School Association. Any questions please call Jeanine Rana (718)358-4778 or Susan Angelaras (718)445-1866.

"Up Front and Personal"
"How do you feel about Jesus?"Father Robert Blauvelt along with Msgrs. Eugene Feldhaus and Dino Zeni are putting together a book of reflections on "How do you feel about Jesus?" These Senior Priests thought it would be a wonderful idea if people shared their Faith about Jesus.
What they are asking is that you write two or three paragraphs on how you think and feel about your friend and savior, Jesus. At least your first name and parish or neighborhood is essential. These reflections could be in a language other than English, but please include a version in English (they will publish both).
You could send your entries to:
Father Robert Blauvelt, Bishop Mugavero Residence
7200 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston, NY 11362
or e-mail: moellinger@ccbq.org

A THOUGHT FOR THE NEW YEAR
"I object to people running down the future. I am going
to live all the rest of my life there, and I'd like it to be a
nice place.       - Charles Kettering

Men's Retreat
Friday, January 30th - Sunday, February 1st
Do You Need what we have?
Bishop Molly Passionist Retreat House in
Jamaica Estates invites you to our
Men's Retreat
Friday, January 30th thru February 1, 2009.
Revive your body, soul and mind by going on
retreat. Re-charge yourself through
presentations, prayer services, opportunity for
confession , liturgies, delicious home cooking and ample
time for rest, reflection, personal prayer and socializing.

SPIRITUALITY FOR WOMENEvening Spirituality Series
Each session will explore unique ways to enrich our faith,
through reflection, prayer and sharing, using Joyce Rupp's "may I Have This Dance?"
      Tuesday, January 6th - The Road of Life. . . A new year is an
opportunity to pause on our road of life. We can look back and see where we have been, notice how far we have come, and refresh our dreams and hopes as we set out once more on the journey
Tuesday, February 3rd - Dry bones              Time: 7:30pm
Tuesday, March 3rd - Leaning on God         Place: St. Robert Bellarmine School
Tuesday, April 7th - Watered Gardens          Facilitator: Maryann Villanti - 423-5272

An Introduction to Theology of the Body
Friday, January 30, 2009 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Immaculate Conception Center
7200 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston, NY 11362
This Seminar, based on John Paul II's revolutionary teaching on the Theology of the Body and presented by Christopher West, is a comprehensive presentation designed to lay a firm foundation for individuals, groups and parishes desiring to learn and incorporate the Theology of the Body into their lives. It includes a completely updated translation of John Paul II's original text, along with the "hidden talks" of the Theology of the Body - only recently discovered in the Vatican archives. It is designed to give you a solid understanding of God's plan for humanity - a plan stamped right into your own bodies and souls,

BRIDGE TO LIFEThe Bridge to Life, 129-21A 18th Avenue, College Point, NY is in immediate need of winter coats for infants and children up to 8 years of age. Cribs and strollers are also accepted. Please call Bridge at (718)463-1810 or Julia at (718) 961-1102 if you can help.



BOOKEEPER WANTED
The Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn
are looking for a full-time bookeeper.
Please fax resume to (718)858-8306