Vigil for All Nascent Human Life

On the eve of the first Sunday of Advent – Saturday evening November 27, 2010 – Pope Benedict XVI will lead a Vigil for Nascent (Unborn) Human Life at St. Peter’s in Rome, and he has asked the world’s Bishops and priests to do the same in their own dioceses and parishes.

The Sisters of Life We will be participating in the Chanting of Vespers at Vincent Ferrer Parish (Lexington between 65th and 66th Streets) at 7 p.m. with Reverend Walter Wagner, O.P.  preaching

All are welcome!

The Pope describes the... intention of the Vigil as follows: “The time of preparation for Holy Christmas is a favorable moment to invoke Divine protection over each human being called to existence, also as thanksgiving to God... for the gift of life received from our parents.”

Handmaid's Prayer Group

All Young Adult Ladies are Welcome

to join the

Handmaid's Prayer Group

hosted by the

Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal

for an evening of

Prayer, Worship & Adoration

on

Friday, November 19, 2010 at 730pm

at

Our Lady of Guadelupe

3537 Bainbridge Ave

Bronx, NY 10467

PLEASE RSVP by Thurs. afternoon

(718) 547-9840 (leave a message)

*If you are able please bring nonperishable food, ie. can goods, dry food, etc. as a donation for the food pantry for the Christmas season. Thank you!

Half Marathon Results

Below are the results from the Frassati Half Marathon that took place in Central Park on October 16.  Congratulations to all of our runners!

Anthony Cammarata 1:29

Brother Simon 1:37

Dan Dengler 1:44

Michael Hannon 1:46

Marc Cammarata 1:54

Tamara Losleben 1:55

Sandra Koch 1:58

Karolina Waseleqiez 2:00

Joseph Reciniello 2:03

Dan Donohue 2:03

Justine Steenblock 2:12

Heidi Cinquegrana 2:11

Emily Thomas 2:21

Kathy Dubowski 2:21

Prayer Request

The Billingsley family have 7 kids and are a wonderful Catholic family in the Nashville parish. They are experiencing tremendous suffering now because their oldest son, 17 year old Marshall, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Ewing's Sarcoma - an extremely rare bone cancer that has spread to his lung. He just began 8 weeks of chemo, to be followed by surgery. Because the cancer was so far along when they caught it, he has been given a 10%-30% chance of survival. Please keep this family in your prayers daily (the father is currently unemployed as the Saturn factory where he was working closed), that their suffering may not be in vain and that they will trust in the Lord.

There is a flourishing devotion to Bl. Pier Girogio Frassati among the Nashville Catholic community. Christine Wohar, head of FrassatiUSA, lives here in town! Since he needs one more miracle to his name for canonization, we are asking him to intercede on behalf of Marshall Billingsley and grant a miraculous healing. Please join us in praying the prayer below and pass it on to all who would be interested in furthering Bl. Pier Giorgio's cause. If we could get this to spread viral online that would be fantastic.

Pier Giorgio said, “Prayer is the noble supplication which we lift up to the throne of the Most High. It is the most efficient means to obtain from God the graces which we need.” 
(Speech to the Catholic Youth of Pollone, July 29, 1923)

"O merciful God,
Who through the perils of the world
deigned to preserve by Your grace
Your servant Pier Giorgio Frassati
pure of heart and ardent of charity,
listen, we ask You, to our prayers and,
if it is in Your designs that he be glorified by the Church,
show us Your will,
granting us the graces we ask of You, particularily, a complete and miraculous healing for Marshall Billingsley,
through his intercession,
by the merits of Jesus Christ, Our Lord, Amen."

Frassati Half Marathon

The Frassati Half Marathon will take place in Central Park on October 16th.  To register, mail your completed registration form and check to:

FRASSATI FELLOWSHIP

c/o K. DUBOWSKI

614 W 114th Street, New York, NY 10025

The cost of the race is:
$20 post marked before September 30th, 2010
$25 post marked after September 30th, 2010
Please note: Registration will not be accepted after October 13, 2010.

The registration fee will support the cause for the canonization of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

For questions about the race, or to volunteer to help, email us at: frassati.marathon@gmail.com

Upcoming Talks and Lectures at St. Vincent Ferrer

All talks take place at the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer
Lexington Avenue at East 66th St.

Saint Albert's Day Lecture: The Psychology of Hatred and Forgiveness

Dr. Paul C. Vitz, PhD 

Monday, November 15 @ 7pm

Free

"Theology in the City" Lecture Series 2010-2011

First Monday of every month @ 7pm in the Church Hall
Free

The Threefold Body of Christ

The Natural Body Born of Mary

Oct 4: Biblical Teaching on the Body

Nov 1: Early Challenges and Confessions of the Church

Dec 6: Christ's Temptation, Suffering and Death

The Sacramental Body of the Eucharist

Jan 3: Biblical Teaching and the Early Church

Feb 7: The Doctrine of the Real Presence

Mar 7: The Real Sacrifice of the Mass

The Ecclesial Body of the Faithful

Apr 4: Biblical Teachings on the Church

May 2: The Mystical Body of Christ

Jun 6: The Worshiping, Sacramental Body

Noon Divide (Partage de Midi)

The Storm Theatre and

Blackfriars Repertory Theatre present

the third show of the

THE PAUL CLAUDEL PROJECT

NOON DIVIDE (Partage de Midi)

by Paul Claudel

October 29 – November 20, 2010

The Storm Theatre and Blackfriars Repertory Theatre present the third show of The Paul Claudel Project, NOON DIVIDE (Partage de Midi), originally BREAK OF NOON, by Paul Claudel, beginning October 29, 2010 at The Theatre of the Church of Notre Dame, 114^th Street and Morningside Park (one block from Columbia University).  Tickets are $25 and are available at www.smarttix.com or by phone at 212-868-4444.

Frassati Hike September 25th-26th

You are invited to join Frassati Fellowship for a weekend hiking trip this coming weekend, September 25th and 26th.

We will depart from NYC at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, and will drive up to Camp St. Joseph where we will have Mass and breakfast, followed by a day hike in the Berkshires. We will return to the camp for dinner and holy hour, and weather permitting possibly a bonfire. We will spend the night Saturday at Camp St. Joseph (in Amenia, New York). Sunday morning we will celebrate Mass and have brunch before heading back to NYC Sunday afternoon. (Note: Do not make evening plans as we cannot guarantee a specific return time!)

If you wish to join us, you must RSVP no later than Wednesday, September 22nd. Please include your name, age, cell phone number and email address in your RSVP, as well as whether you need or can provide transportation.* Reply to frassatiny@gmail.com with all information. The hike is open to all young adults in their 20’s and 30’s, and will be of moderate intensity (i.e. medium difficulty).

*We are in need of drivers so if you have a car and can take other passengers, please let us know.

Cost of the trip is $25 per person and includes breakfast and dinner Saturday and brunch Sunday. Please bring a bag lunch for Saturday’s hike, and/or snacks for trail, as well as water

Bring:

Sleeping bag, pillow and warm clothes for overnight (it will be cold!)

   *Beds are provided but not linens, so if you need them bring them

   Cabins are not heated but have space heaters, so bring warm layers

Hiking shoes/boots and extra socks

Water

A bag lunch for the hike itself on Saturday

Final details including meeting places will be sent to those who RSVP. You must RSVP to attend the hike! Please RSVP no later than Wednesday evening, September 22nd, so that we can plan for food, transportation and accommodations. 

Fall Retreat

The Frassati fall retreat will take place October 8th-10th at Villa Maria Guadalupe in Stamford, CT.  We hope that you can join us! Download the flyer here for more information.

The retreat is open to young adults in their 20's and 30's.

To register, print the registration form and mail with payment to:

FRASSATI FELLOWSHIP
c/o Bonnie Cinquegrana
28 Fox Hunt Lane
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
Inquiry Hot Line (917) 991 9698

Please note, we can only accept registrations by mail

Please do not attempt to register by phone or email or online.

Spaces fill quickly so register early! 

Volunteer Teachers Needed

We are seeking young adults who are willing to volunteer for one hour per week (October through May) teaching Catholic catechism to children in Manhattan. Classes begin after school, usually at 3:30 or 4:30, and last for one hour. (A few classes meet after work hours, but most begin earlier). We need teachers for various grades and for sacrament preparation (e.g. First Penance and First Communion). We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic teachers who practice and will faithfully present what the Church teaches. If you are interested, please email us at thenarniaclubs@aol.com or call 212-535-9329.

Frassati Fall Events

Dates to save:

September 13th	The Screwtape Letters Off-Broadway
September 19th	Monthly Dinner and Holy Hour
September 25th	Volunteer Service Day
September 25th-26th	Hike (tentative)
October 8th-10th	Frassati Fellowship Fall Retreat
October 16th	Frassati Half Marathon in Central Park
October 29th-31st	Frassati Overnight Hike Weekend (Level: Strenuous/Difficult

September Dinner and Holy Hour

We will begin a new year on September 19th with our monthly Dinner and Holy Hour at the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer.   *Note the change from our usual 2nd Sunday of the month.

               September 19th  Dinner and Holy Hour

               5:30 Mass at St. Vincent Ferrer* (869 Lexington Avenue)

               Dinner follows Mass at approximately 6:30 p.m.

               Holy Hour follows dinner at approximately 7:45 p.m.

               Requested contribution: $10 per person

*St. Vincent Ferrer is at 869 Lexington, between 65th and 66th Streets.  Take the F to 63rd, or the 6 to 68th; also close to the 101,102, 103 and the Crosstown 68th Street buses. 

Screwtape Letters (Off-Broadway)

On September 13th, Frassati members plan to go to see C.S. Lewis' Screwtape Letters starring Max McLean as Screwtape.  The show will be held Monday night at 8:00 p.m. at Westside Theatre & Box Office, 407 W 43rd St (9th Ave), NYC.

http://www.screwtapeonstage.com/?utm_source=EM107PB&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=homepage

3 EASY WAYS TO PURCHASE TICKETS:

1. Visit BroadwayOffers.com and enter code SLTMC44

2. Call 212-947-8844 and mention code SLTMC44

3. Bring a printout of this email to the Westside Theatre, 407 W. 43rd Street between 9th and 10th Aves. Box office hours: Mon-Sun, Noon-6pm

Frassati Half Marathon

The Frassati Half Marathon will take place in Central Park October 16, 2010.  Check back for details at a later date.

July Holy Hour and Picnic

You are invited to join us for a Holy Hour and Picnic next Sunday, July 18th at Saint Jean Baptiste (184 East 76th Street, Lexington and 76th Street). We will meet at the church for a silent Holy Hour from 3:00-4:00 p.m., and following that have a picnic in Central Park (Sheep Meadow - between 66th and 69th Street).

The picnic is bring-your-own food (as we don’t have the practical resources to provide food as we usually do) but we invite everyone to bring something to share to keep it communal. Also bring a sheet or blanket to sit on, as the grassy area does not include tables or benches. We hope to see you next Sunday!

What: Holy Hour and Picnic

Where: St. Jean Baptiste

184 East 76th Street

New York, NY 10021

When: Sunday, July 18th, 3:00-4:00 p.m. followed by picnic

Who: All young adults in their 20’s and 30’s are invited

Frassati Holy Hour and Picnic

You are invited to join us for a Holy Hour and Picnic this Sunday, June 27th at Mother Cabrini Shrine (701 Fort Washington Ave).  We will meet at the shrine for a silent Holy Hour from 3:00-4:00 p.m., and following that have a picnic in the grass outside the shrine.  (The grassy area is to the right, when you are facing the entrance with the statue.  It is not immediately visible from the parking lot but you will see it when you go around to the side).

The picnic is bring-your-own food (as we don’t have the practical resources to provide food as we usually do) but we invite everyone to bring something to share to keep it communal. Also bring a sheet or blanket to sit on, as the grassy area does not include tables or benches.  We hope to see you Sunday!

What: Holy Hour and Picnic

Where: St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Shrine

    701 Fort Washington Ave.

    New York, NY 10040

When: Sunday, June 27th, 3:00-4:00 p.m. followed by picnic

Who: All young adults in their 20’s and 30’s are invited

Please note that our regular Dinner and Holy Hour schedule will resume in September.  Stay tuned for more information or visit us online at: http://www.frassatiny.blogspot.com/

SoHo Art Party

Saturday night, June 5, in SoHo.

Numerous artists will have some of their works on display, and dancers and musicians will grace us with their art under the stars throughout the evening.

It's starting at 7pm and will be held at 233 Mott, in a lost schoolyard in the heart of SoHo.

Please bring drinks and/or a dish. To cover some expenses, there'll be a $5 suggested donation at the door. Any proceeds will go to support St. Patrick's Old Cathedral and the arts in SoHo.

I hope to see you and your friends this weekend. All are welcome!

Date: Saturday, June 5

Time: 7pm

Place: 233 Mott, between Prince and Spring st, next to Emporio

Bring: Drinks and/or a dish (& $5 sugg. donation)

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=103256779721269&ref=ts

Frassati Weekend Hike Trip

In the spirit of Blessed Pier Giorgio, we invite you to join us for a weekend outdoor adventure May 21st-23rd.  We will be heading up for the weekend to Camp St. Joseph near Millbrook, NY in Dutchess County.  The weekend is open to all young adults in their 20's and 30's.  

 

We will meet after work in the city at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 21st, and head upstate.  We will stay in cabins at the camp.  Bring sleeping bags or linens (there are beds but you must bring your own linens or use sleeping bags on top of them).  On Saturday, we will have Mass and breakfast and then head out for a day hike.  We will stay over again Saturday night.  Sunday morning we will share brunch and Mass then head back to the city sometime Sunday afternoon.  (*Do not make immovable evening plans for Sunday night as we cannot guarantee in advance a particular return time).

Cost of the trip is $40 per person and includes lodging, transportation, Saturday food and Sunday brunch.  You must RSVP to this even at frassatiny@gmail.com.  The deadline for RSVPs is Wednesday, May 19th at 5:00 p.m., but be advised that spaces may fill up more quickly than that.  RSVP with the following info:

Name:

Age:

Email:

Cell phone (mandatory):

Transportation (driver*/need a ride):

*If are driving, let us know if you can take other passengers, and if so, how many

We will send the precise departure location and other details with the confirmation email once you have RSVP'd.  

If you have any questions or to RSVP, email us directly at: frassatiny@gmail.com.  

Next Dinner and Holy Hour: May 16th

As this coming Sunday is Mother's Day, we will NOT be holding our monthly Dinner and Holy Hour this weekend. Instead, our May Dinner and Holy Hour will be held on Sunday, May 16th.

               May 16th Dinner and Holy Hour

               5:30 Mass at St. Vincent Ferrer* (869 Lexington Avenue)

               Dinner follows Mass at approximately 6:30 p.m.

               Holy Hour follows dinner at approximately 7:45 p.m.

               Requested contribution: $10 per person

Hiking information for May 2

Hike this Sunday, May 2nd

You are invited to join us for a day hike this coming Sunday, May 2nd! We will be hiking at Minnewaska State Park, which should be gorgeous now that we are in spring.


Meet at the Church of Saint Vincent Ferrer at 869 Lexington Ave at East 66th St. at 8:00 a.m. if you would like to join us for Sunday Mass. Your second option is to meet us after Mass. We will depart promptly at 9:00 a.m. Please do not be late! We will return to Saint Vincent Ferrer after the hike.


Meeting Place:

Church of Saint Vincent Ferrer at 869 Lexington Ave at East 66th St.

Sunday Mass at 8 AM

Depature at 9:00 AM


Cost for the day is $20 including transportation and a bagel breakfast. Noel Marcon will be hosting us for a special dinner at her home following the hike! Please pack your own lunch, snacks, and water for the hike. Please bring payment in cash if possible; otherwise make a check payable to Frassati Fellowship.


Bring: hiking shoes, water!, extra pair of socks, a jacket (for the cooler mountain top), lunch or snacks for the hike. You may wish to bring a poncho or rain jacket if weather is questionable.

RSVP DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY AT 5:00 p.m.

You must RSVP to frassatiny@gmail.com you wish to join us on the hike, so that we can plan for transportation. If you wish to drive your own car, and/or can take other passengers with you, please let us know. RSVP with:

Your Name

Your Age

Your cell phone number (mandatory!)

Your email address

Your transportation situation (need a ride; can drive etc)


Hike coordinator is Tamar Losleben. Please RSVP by email, but let Tamar know if your plans change (i.e. can't come last minute) or if you have questions. Her cell number is: 339-368-2325.


RSVPs are necessary to plan for food and transportation. Please RSVP no later than Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.

Frassati Theater event:

AS YOU LIKE IT
by William Shakespeare

The Storm Theatre and Blackfriars Repertory Theatre present AS YOU LIKE IT by William Shakespeare from April 30 – May 29, 2010 at The Theatre of the Church of Notre Dame, 114th Street and Morningside Park (one block from Columbia University). Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 2pm, with an additional performance on Monday, May 3 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $25 and are available at http://www.smarttix.com/ or by phone at 212-868-4444.

FRASSATI DISCOUNT:

Visit http://www.smarttix.com and receive a $5.00 DISCOUNT
when you use special code CELIA, and it is good for a $20 ticket to any performance. Click here.

AS YOU LIKE IT tells the tale of the spirited Rosalind, a young woman banished from her kingdom after her uncle usurps the dukedom from Rosalind’s father. Her cousin Celia goes off in solidarity with her into the wilderness. Together, with Rosalind dressed as a young man, the runaways gallivant through the Forest of Arden. Almost imperceptably, they journey from depression to happiness, with faith eventually triumphing over despair, as they find love and adventure with several strange and charming characters.

Set design by Ken Larson, costume design by Laura Bacon Taber, sound design by Amy Altadonna, lighting design by Michael Abrams, musical composition by Tiffiny Gulla and Ed Martin, and stage management by Charles Casano. Directed by Peter Dobbins.

With Erin Berinard*, Laura Bozzone*, Mauricio Tafur Salgado*, Dinh Doan*, Jose Sanchez*, Harlan Work*, Jimmy Gary Jr, Joe Danbusky*, Michael Ensberg, Gregory Couba*, Peter Dobbins*, Charles Casano, Sawyer Mastrandrea, Robert Carroll, Meghan Bloom Fluitt

* Member of Actor’s Equity Association

Presented by The Storm Theatre and Blackfriars Repertory Theatre

For more information contact Michelle Brandon Tabnick at michelle@michelletabnickcommunications.com

or call (646) 765-4773.

RETREAT WEEKEND

+JMJ+

Hey everyone,

The retreat days are APRIL 23rd - 25th at Villa Maria Guadalupe.

We hope that you can join us! Click on the flyer below for more information.

Click on images to enlarge.

The retreat is open to young adults in their 20's and 30's.

To register, print the registration form (click first to enlarge) and mail with payment to:

FRASSATI FELLOWSHIP
c/o Bonnie Cinquegrana
28 Fox Hunt Lane
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
Inquiry Hot Line (917) 991 9698

Please note, we can only accept registrations by mail (using this form).

Please do not attempt to register by phone or email or online.

Spaces fill quickly so register early!