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MASS READINGS May 05, 2024 (Readings on USCCB website) Mass Propers for the Sixth Sunday of Easter: Entrance Antiphon, Cf. Is 48:20: Proclaim a joyful sound and let it be heard; proclaim to the ends of the earth: The Lord has freed his people, alleluia. Alleluia Verse, Cycle B and C, […]

First Holy Communion Mass at St. Charles, Oakwood, on Saturday May 4, 2024. (Kara Buzga for Staten Island Advance) First Holy Communion Mass at St. Charles, Oakwood, on Saturday May 4, 2024. (Kara Buzga for Staten Island Advance) First Holy Communion Mass at St. Charles, Oakwood, on Saturday May 4, 2024. (Kara Buzga for Staten […]

Our Lady Star of the Sea School 2nd-grade students celebrate First Holy Communion at Our Lady Star of the Sea R.C. Church on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Huguenot. (Owen Reiter for the Staten Island Advance) Nicholas Reinhart arrives at Our Lady Star of the Sea School before 2nd-grade students celebrate First Holy Communion at […]

Black Country Communion, the renowned rock supergroup featuring the talents of Glenn Hughes, Joe Bonamassa, Jason Bonham, and Derek Sherinian, has just released “Enlighten,” the latest single from their much-anticipated fifth studio album, ‘V,’ set for release on June 14th. Now available on all major streaming platforms, “Enlighten” is a triumph of lyrical depth and […]

A judge has warned an atheist father he could face jail if he fails to present his son at his mother’s home ‘in good order and not upset’ on the morning of his First Holy Communion. At the Family Law Court, Judge Alec Gabbett also directed that the father ‘have no discussion about the Sacraments’ […]

Judge Gabbett made his order in response to concerns expressed in court by the boy’s mother that the father may influence his son not to celebrate his First Holy Communion At the Family Law Court, Judge Alec Gabbett has also directed that the father “have no discussion about the Sacraments” with his son on the […]

At the Family Law Court, Judge Alec Gabbett also directed that the father “have no discussion about the sacraments” with his son on the night prior to him celebrating his upcoming communion. Judge Gabbett made his order in response to concerns expressed in court by the boy’s mother that the father may influence his son […]

The Apostolic Palace became a sea of burgundy as Pope Francis met with clergy from the Anglican Communion for their 2024 Primates Meeting. This was the first to be held in Rome and the current Archbishop of Canterbury expressed gratitude for the papal audience. Thank you for ministry as well, your Petrine and primatial ministry […]

Black Country Communion, the iconic rock supergroup featuring the talents of Joe Bonamassa, Glenn Hughes, Jason Bonham, and Derek Sherinian, will release their highly anticipated fifth studio album, “V”, on June 14. The band’s new single, “Enlighten” is a triumph of lyrical depth and musical innovation, penned by Hughes and Bonamassa. The production, helmed by long-time collaborator Kevin Shirley, captures the essence of the […]