FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com november 17, 2016 • The Courier sun 19 st . francis prep students celebrate thanksgiving by giving to those in need On Monday, November 14th, Saint Francis Prep students will be hearing presentations from local a community leader regarding the invaluable work being done by his agency. Mr. Jeffrey Smith is Development Director of Hour Children’s House in Long Island City, and he will be speaking to Prep’s nearly 2,500 students regarding the services provided to families with mothers who are incarcerated. Prep students will be encouraged to remember Pope Francis’ challenge to be people of mercy and generosity. The theme of the Prep Thanksgiving Donation Drive comes from the Franciscan peace prayer, “It is in giving that we receive.” Students will also be asked to reflect on the scripture passage that describes Jesus healing ten lepers, and only one expressed gratitude and thanks. The focus of this will be the importance of expressing gratitude and giving back. Contributions can be made from November 14th through 21st to assist local agencies, specifically St. Aloysius and Prep students begin to gather donation for those less fortunate for Prep’s Annual Thanksgiving Drive. Incarnation Catholic Church Food Pantries, Hour Children’s House, St. John’s Bread and Life, St. Francis Table at St. Matthias Catholic Church, Queen of Peace Residence, and Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Soup Kitchen. School Chaplain Fr. Mark Simmons will celebrate the school’s Thanksgiving Liturgy on Wednesday, November 25th at 8:30 a.m. in Prep’s Brother Ralph Clifford Memorial Auditorium. Representatives of each agency will attend the Mass to receive their donations. Also, on Thursday, November 17th, members of the school community will prepare and serve a Thanksgiving meal for approximately 200 guests at Presentation Soup Kitchen. For more information, please contact: Dr. Christian Sullivan, Director of Campus Ministry, (718) 423-8810, x255, [email protected], or Mr. Shawn Sempowich, Campus Minister for Service Learning, (718) 423-8810, x255, [email protected], or Visit http://hourchildren.org/ Compassionate Care for Four Generations Every funeral detail is handled according to each family’s personal and religious preferences. Specialists in FDIC Insured Pre-Plans Many Jewish families are turning to Sinai Chapels experienced counselors to establish a Pre-Plan. With a Sinai Pre-Plan, families are relieved of dealing with making arrangements at a difficult time. Sinai’s Pre-Plan counselors will meet with you at the Chapel, or in the comfort of your home. Sinai Chapels | 162-05 Horace Harding Expressway | Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 718.445.0300 | 800.446.0406 www.JewishFunerals.com We are here 24 hours to serve your family.
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