By Sabina Cardali
Welcome to the Point. The Point being College Point.
The memorials continue, and urns containing debris from Ground Zero have been given to families who lost loved ones in the disaster. Our love and togetherness will see us through this tragic time in our lives. A Memorial Mass took place at St. Luke’s Church in Whitestone for Diana J. O’Connor, wife of Billy and a mother who lost her life on Sept. 11 along with friend David A. DeFeo.
Attention St. Fidelis Graduates from 1982 — a 20-year reunion is in the works. If you are a graduate from 1982 or know of someone who is, please help spread the word. Clare Gluck (Adriano) is collecting addresses and phone numbers. Please e-mail Clare at clare2nvc.rr.com or call (212) 465-6211.
Fall Film Festival — 7:30 p.m. Fridays in the Madonna Room at St. Fidelis. Nov. 30 – “Tootsie,” Dustin Hoffman. Dec. 28 – “A Time For Miracles” (Story of Elizabeth Seton), Kate Mulgrew.
St. Fidelis Food Pantry, 123-06 14th Avenue, College Point 353-1173. It’s time again to think about Thanksgiving. Anyone wishing to donate an entire Thanksgiving Dinner (turkey, stuffing, gravy, vegetables, and dessert), please call 539-7501 after 6 p.m. by Nov. 15. There are many families who will have no Thanksgiving without your support.
Annual children’s Thanksgiving Food Collection Mass: Monday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m.
Speedy Recovery to Ida Shields, Frank McCutchen, Anthony Griffo, Suzanne Guacci, survivors of Sept. 11.
Condolences to the families of Grace Barrett, Bridget Tarsia.
High school seniors and anyone else wishing to learn more about the Douglaston Seminary Program is invited to join Fr. Latona at the Cathedral Seminary Residence on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 3:45 p.m. — Prayer Service, Main Chapel. 4:30 p.m. — Presentations, College Hall. 5:30 p.m. — Tour of Building. 6 p.m. — Dinner.
Whitestone Bowling Alleys held a jamboree and the Friday morning bowlers took advantage of it:
Greta Hruska 212, Maureen Pupplo 220 and 222 and for once we got a winner from the male side Robert Spitz at 213 and I told him whatever he did the night before make sure he did it again and again.
St. Ambrose Council No. 1463 Knights of Columbus had a wonderful Oktoberfest which included three menus, beer, wine and soda and live music, Gerry Moran and his partner this time in fancy black and white vests. They kept playing with no rest. Dennis Saffran joined the festivities.
Nov. 15 and 16, Henrietta Klein Guild for Christian Service fundraiser. Please come browse the tables filled with linens, novelties, religious items, jewelry, crafts, food and candy. Thursday, Nov. 15: Dinner 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Adults $8 and $5 for children under 10. Friday luncheon: 11:30 a.m. — cafeteria style.
Happy Birthday to Marjory Hoffman, LaVonne Hanes, Arnold Rodriguez, Steven Tucker, Jessica Foley.
Modesta Kraemer, Eileen Poll, Amy Hanna, Christopher Hoffman, Brandon Cameron, Polly Zittel, Alyssa Michelle Brown, Tanya Mieras, Susan Lueck, Edward Sottolano, Rev. William Cameron, Lucille Gruner, Alan Julian Kraemer, Armanda Fernandez, Peter McKee, Caitlain Coxfield, Amanda Kaju, Joseph Smith, Kevin Stahl, John Tweedi, William Mieras.
Coffee Hour: If you would like to host a coffee hour one Sunday, please see Kathy Bateman. Would you like to bake something for coffee hour? The congregation would enjoy the goodies. Coffee and money donations are greatly appreciated at the First Reformed Church.
SABINA SAYS
After the Halloween treats and the upcoming Thanksgiving food and blessings, let’s be thankful for these — and most of all, for life, to be with our family and share of ourselves with those around us and those who need our help.
