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Upcoming Events Sorted in date order Hearing Our Heroes Needs Your Votes! Requested by Sean Egan, Rectory clerk and student at Msgr. Farrell High School Hearing our Heroes is a group established by students at Msgr. Farrell High School to assist veterans and remind others how much our brave veterans sacrificed to protect liberty. They have applied for a grant from State Farm Insurance for $25.00 to address an unmet need in the community. They need votes to win, and you can help by LIKING them on Facebook. Click here to vote. Don't forget to share with your friends too! Here's some quick information about their group: Last year, we received $20,000 in material and monetary donations. This money was used to provide thousands of "care packages" to homeless veterans and veterans at local VA Hospitals, host a BBQ that hosted hundreds of veterans to celebrate their service, run a snow shoveling program serving 50 veterans, provide aid to local veterans in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, and run trips that allow our members to meet veterans at VA Centers such as Walter Reed VA Center. The $25,000 grant would in part be used to help continue these activities. The bulk of the money would be used towards our EXPANSION to schools throughout the COUNTRY. Whether it was in Texas, where we were invited by and spent time with President Bush, or from veterans in our community, we have been told that we should try to start HOH chapters in other schools. This money would allow us to start up programs throughout the country, by giving other chapters part of the grant money to run programs similar to ours. Requested by Jerry Curatolo Stephen Curatolo age 23 was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma and needs a bone marrow transplant. Anyone willing to donate please go to either location below: It is an in-evasive procedure. You must be between the ages of 18-44.
For questions or to learn more, please contact Melinda Calabiano (212) 570-3452 of "Be the Match." Project HomefrontRequested by Camille Cimaglia Camille, a student at St. John Viila High School is doing a community service drive for Staten Island Project Homefornt. Project Homefront ia a not for profit organization dedicated to supporting all of our deployed military personnel. Every 6 weeks, care packages are sent to our soldiers from Staten Island and other areas of New York. We are collecting new Christmas lights, ornaments, garlands, or any small items for them. If anyone would like to contribute, please contact Cindy Cimaglia at 718-967.5471. All items must be received by October 30. Thank you for your support!!! DOUBLE UP 4 VISION 2012 People, possibilities and new experiences! Requested by Kim Calvo Saturday, October 13, 2012 Hudson River Park's Pier 63 Double Up 4 Vision is more than just a tandem bike ride and walk to fight vision loss; it’s a celebration of an ideal, where you are not defined and confined by limitations, but set free to ride, walk and enjoy life in a spirit of mutual respect and unity. Click here to learn more. Click here to view a video of St. Clare's own Lauren Calvo with NBC Michael Gargiulo HEARING OUR HEROES BARBEQUE “To celebrate our servicemen and women, past and present” Requested by Sean Egan Sunday, October 7, 2012 From 2:00- 5:00 PM At Monsignor Farrell High School Football Field, All Are Invited! Located at: 2900 Amboy Road, Staten Island NY 10306 Cost: $10.00 per Person (Under 12- $5) / All Veterans are FREE All active duty servicemen and women and their families are also FREE Includes: Food, Dessert, Beer, Soda, Water, and Entertainment Any Questions call Sean @ 1(347)996-0486 Please RSVP by September 30th - Attn: Hearing Our Heroes - Msgr. Farrell High School- 2900 Amboy Road, Checks can be made out to Msgr. Farrell HS, and on the memo line, Hearing Our Heroes Hearing Our Heroes is an organization founded and run by students at Msgr. Farrell HS, which aims to assist local veterans, thank them for their service, and in doing so remind our members and others how much our brave veterans sacrificed to protect the blessings of liberty. 2nd ANNUAL BOWLING FUN-RAISER Requested by Kim Calvo Sunday, October 7, 2012, PROMPTLY at 3:00 PM come earlier to register! Showplace Entertainment Center 141 N. Service Road, SI, NY 10314 718-477-2695 Lauren was born with a genetic eye condition called Aniridia, which accompanies various eye problems, including congenital glaucoma. Please come join us for the kickoff event of “bowling fun” to raise money for Lauren as she prepares for her ride at the Lighthouse International’s, Double Up For Vision Tandem Bike Race/Walk. 50/50, raffle baskets and more… COST: $30 adults and $20 children (12 and under) 5-6 people per team, includes: two (2) hours of bowling, 1 slice of pizza, soda and shoe rental. Check Payable to: Kim Calvo Memo: Lighthouse International for Lauren’s Heroes Mail to: Lauren’s Heroes, c/o Kim Calvo, 278 Greaves Avenue, SI, NY 10308 Contact for Registration and More Information: Kim: 917-620-1970; kmcalvo@verizon.net Gina: 917-584-9388; jewel822@aol.com Elissa: 201-417-7312; eliperrone@aol.com Portions of Proceeds will be donated to the Lighthouse International on behalf of Lauren’s Heroes Team for the Double Up For Vision Tandem Bike Race/Walk that will be held on October 13, 2012. “Lighthouse International is dedicated to fighting vision loss through prevention, treatment and empowerment.” PLEASE “LIKE” Lauren’s Heroes on FACEBOOK to follow us! Our main focus is to raise money for education, research, and support of children with vision impairments through fundraising. We are looking to promote awareness to the public and local communities about this low profile disability and the misconceptions around children living with vision impairment. I Want to Meet Spiderman and Mickey Mouse! Kyle is a lovable 3-year-old who loves Spiderman, Lightning McQueen, Buzz Lightyear and, of course, Mickey Mouse. His favorite toys to play with are his toy cars and trains and his favorite game is hide-and-seek. Kyle enjoys singing “Pop! Goes the Weasel” and “Five Little Monkeys,” and his favorite foods are pizza and French fries. When he was just two weeks old, Kyle’s doctor told his mother that he had a rare condition called methylmalonic academia. This is an inherited metabolic disorder in which the body cannot break down certain proteins which build up and attack the body’s major organs. This can lead to organ failure, visual impairment, seizures, a coma, or even death. In Kyle’s case, he has already experienced vision loss and he must follow a severely protein restricted diet and daily medication regimen. For his wish, Kyle wants to meet his heroes, Spiderman and Mickey Mouse, at their “homes” at theme parks in Orlando, Florida. Get your autograph book ready, Kyle, because your wish is about to come true! CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND DONATE Dining to Donate Fundraiser to support St. Edward Food Pantry. On Friday, November 18, 2011 there will be an all day fundraiser for Mount Loretto's St. Edward Food Pantry at the Perkins Restaurant located on Amboy Road in Eltingville. HOW DOES IT WORK? Simply click here to download the flyer which you must give when paying your bill. Then Perkins will donate 15% of your bill to the pantry. 54th Annual Blue Army of our Lady of Fatima Communion Breakfast On Saturday October 29, 2011 at St Ann’s Church 101 Cromwell Ave. The Guest Speaker will be Rev. John Wroblewski. 8:30 – Recitation of the Rosary 9am – Mass. Breakfast will follow at the Colonnade Diner. For Tickets and more information contact 718-351-8532 or 718-351-5991 Lighthouse International Requested by: The Calvo Family October 22, 2011 2nd Annual Double Up 4 Vision Bike Ride/Walk Click here to download a flyer with details Bring your family to the theater the weekend of October 21-23, 2011. EVERY ONE COUNTS. Watch the movie trailer below, and click here to visit their movie website directly. Stand Together for Autism Requested by: Joanne Nuzzo, Director of Special Events On Sunday, October 16th, Borough President James P. Molinaro will be holding his second annual “Stand Together for Autism Services on Staten Island” event at the Michael J. Petrides School, 715 Ocean Terrace in the school auditorium, beginning at 1:00 p.m. The goal is to fill the auditorium with Staten Island families, friends and caregivers of those living with autism to join us as we hold a Community Information Open House and call on government to do more to help the autism community. Staten Island has one of the highest rates of autism in New York State. In that vein, Borough President Molinaro continues to hold this event to let Staten Island’s autism community know that they do not stand alone in their fight for services they need and deserve. Click here to download a flyer with more details. | Ongoing Events & Programs Sorted Alphabetically "Pathmark Perks Community Rewards" Contact Christina Swiderski ![]() Next time you go shopping Pathmark considering using your rewards cards which translate to benefits for St. Clare's! Remember!!!! Your own reward points are not affected and you still receive the benefits you always did. This is open to any parishioners and friends of St. Clare who care to help in a small way. Contact Christina Swiderski
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