FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com SEPTEMBER 24, 2015 • THE QUEENS COURIER 11 Two Queens children to help greet Pope Francis at JFK Airport BY JAIME DEJESUS [email protected]/@QueensCourier It’s the special meet-and-greet of a lifetime. Out of more than 30,000 children attending 86 Catholic schools in Brooklyn and Queens, fi ve were chosen to welcome Pope Francis during his fi rst visit to New York on Sept. 24. The children and their parents were congratulated by Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello, director of the offi ce of parish giving and vicar of development for the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens, outside of Holy Name Church on Monday, Sept. 21. Two Queens children are among this special group: Brianna Wood of Rockaway Point, who attends St. Rose of Lima Catholic Academy, and Raymond Rico of Little Neck, who attends Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy. “Today, we celebrate the children greeting the Holy Father when he comes off the plane as he steps for the fi rst time in New York,” said Gigantiello as he explained what was on the agenda for the historic day. “The children will be presenting him with a spiritual bouquet, which are prayers and acts of kindness for the intentions for him and the success of his visit and also a gift from the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens.” The children were chosen by the diocese, which asked principals from various schools to submit names of children that they felt would be suited to represent the diocese as well as greet the pope. DiMarzio expressed his excitement for the children to be among the fi rst to greet the pope. Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello and Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Brooklyn Thomas Chadzutko with youngsters Omodele Ojo, Brianna Wood, Maria Teresa Heyer, Raymond Ricco and Christina Desanges. “He loves children. I’m so happy we can have them there to greet him with smiling faces,” DiMarzio said. “My advice would be not to be nervous. For the children, it’s a memorable life moment they’ll never forget.” The kids discussed what the rare opportunity meant to them. “It feels exciting and joyful,” said Wood, a fourth-grader. “He’s close to God and can make this world a better place. I’m a little nervous THE COURIER/Photo by Jaime DeJesus but excited too.” Gigantiello also expressed the signifi cance of Pope Francis’s visit. “This is an exciting time. This is our fi fth Holy Father to visit so it’s a great time for our diocese and it’s a time to celebrate our faith and to celebrate our Holy Father’s visit by celebrating Mass with him and listening to him pray,” he said. Great rates like ours are always in season. 30-Month Bump-Up CD 1.25%APY* At Flushing Bank, we’re small enough to know you and large enough to provide you with the great rates you’re looking for. Hurry, an offer like this can’t last forever. For more information and to find out about our other great offers, visit your local Flushing Bank branch, call 800.581.2889 or visit www.FlushingBank.com. $5,000 minimum deposit *New accounts and new money only. The APY is effective September 1, 2015. Annual percentage yield (APY) assumes principle and interest remain on deposit for a full year at current rate. A withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings. The interest rate will be fixed for the term of the account unless the one-time Bump-Up option is exercised. If exercised the interest rate will be adjusted accordingly and remain fixed for the remaining term of the account. When exercising the Bump-Up option, new money may not be added to the account. Please see account opening disclosure for full details. Minimum deposit balance of $5,000 is required. Funds cannot be transferred from an existing Flushing Bank account. Premature withdrawals may be subject to bank and IRS penalties. Rate and offer are subject to change without notice. Flushing Bank is a registered trademark
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