Goretti NY: Murderer to Friend: The story of forgiveness and conversion of Alessandro Serenelli
Friday, August 1 | 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Clarissa is one of the NY Chapter Coordinators of the Goretti Group. She has a special devotion to St. Maria Goretti, and is perpetually awestruck by the story of Maria & her murderer, Alessandro. Their story is a reminder of the power of mercy, forgiveness, and conversion. Mass will be at 5:10pm followed by Holy hour. The talk will begin at 7:00PM.
St. Agnes Church 143 East 43rd Street
New York, New York 10017
Angelica Women’s Chamber Choir, directed by Marie Caruso, presents “Once I Knew a Fine Song” this May in New York City. The program features selections from the Codex Calixtinus and the Laudario di Cortona; Alice Parker’s arrangement of the American Shaker hymn “Simple Gifts”; two Andalusian folksongs, “El Vito” and “La Tarara,” arranged by Dante Andreo;as well as the contemporary pieces “Northern Lights” by Ola Gjeilo and “Once I Knew a Fine Song” by Michael Minard.
Sunday, May 18th, 3:00 PM
The Church of St. Agnes, 143 E 43rd St., New York, NY
Suggested donation: $20; $10 seniors & students
Tickets sold at the door. We accept cash, checks, Venmo & PayPal.
Angelica is a Hastings-based women’s chamber choir founded in 1996. The group has developed a rich repertory of music ranging from early anonymous music to contemporary compositions. Angelica also performs a unique variety of music, including chant, Sephardic, Balkan, American folk, and jazz, and sometimes incorporates instrumental accompaniment. The group performs concerts throughout the year in both Manhattan and Westchester. Angelica has also performed at choral festivals in Italy and Lithuania. Eugene Sirotkine, former Assistant Conductor of the Metropolitan Opera and Director of the NY Metamorphoses Orchestra, describes Angelica as having “a gorgeous sound, rich sonorities, and transparent harmonies.” Others have described the music as “angelic.”
Photograph information:
Standing L to R: Kathleen McClafferty, Mary C. Peck, Julia Perrin, Anita Massengill, Amanda Keil, Meaghan Shawcross, Wilma Messenger, Joan Cornachio, Laura Ravotti, Amy Yoshizumi.
Seated: Susan Saslow, Marie Caruso (Artistic Director), Colleen Kiel.
Johanna will be sharing practical tools & tips on how to grow a thriving relationship. We highly recommend those who are in a relationship & those who want to prepare for one, to come join us as we learn how to be a better spouse/significant other.
Mass will be at 5:10pm followed by Holy Hour. The talk will begin at 7:00PM.
Barbara is a member of the Shalom Catholic community & has been a missionary in NYC since 2022. She will be sharing how God speaks to us and how good it is to follow Him. Mass will be at 5:10pm followed by Holy Hour. The talk will begin at 7:00PM. For more information contact ny@thegorettigroup.org.
The guest speaker Nicole will discuss the current threats to life in our culture as well as ways we can actively combat the culture of death.
The talk begins at 7:00PM with first Friday Mass & Confessions at 5:10PM followed by a holy hour and fellowship at 6:30PM for those attending the talk. For more information contact ny@thegorettigroup.org. Pizza and refreshments will be served. Come for all or part of the evening.
Nicole Moore is a native New Yorker who is a revert to the Catholic Faith. After coming back to her faith she felt called to get actively involved in pro life ministry. She currently runs a pro life pregnancy center in Manhattan that seeks to help women choose life for their babies.
Marsha and Francis met and fell in love in NYC. They met through mutual friends in the Catholic community and just like that they realized that God’s timing is truly perfect. Come and join us as they talk about the joys and struggles in the season of waiting, and how God truly blesses those who wait.
The talk begins at 7 PM with first Friday Mass & Confessions at 5:10PM followed by a holy hour and fellowship at 6:30 PM for those attending the talk.
For more information contact ny@thegorettigroup.org. Pizza and refreshments will be served. Come for all or part of the evening.
Come and learn how to embrace controversy around the topic of abortion and the practical steps of handling it. Mass will be at 5:10pm followed by Holy hour. The talk will begin at 7:00PM. For more information contact ny@thegorettigroup.org.
Join us on Friday the 4th of October at St. Agnes Church. Colin Nykaza will be sharing about walking in faith in NYC & finding joy in the season of waiting. The talk begins at 7PM with first Friday Mass & Confessions at 5:10PM followed by a holy hour and fellowship at 6:30PM for those attending the talk. For more information contact ny@thegorettigroup.org. Pizza and refreshments will be served. Come for all or part of the evening.
Colin is currently the Director of Evangelization for Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. He was a seminarian for 7 years and discerned that Jesus and Mary were calling him elsewhere. You may also catch Colin on EWTN’s show Sunday Night Prime and Life on the Rock.
Join us on the 6th of September at St. Agnes Church. Jair Moncada will be sharing about the joy of the Catholic faith, answering the call to be a missionary, & spreading the love of Jesus Christ in the world.
The talk begins at 7 PM with first Friday Mass & Confessions at 5:10 PM followed by a holy hour and fellowship at 6:30PM for those attending the talk. For more information contact ny@thegorettigroup.org. Pizza and refreshments will be served. Come for all or part of the evening.
Jair is currently a 5th grade teacher in Paterson, New Jersey. He has served in countries such as Haiti, Honduras, Peru, Jamaica, and his native country Ecuador.
It’s not complicated…. How to simplify your dating life!
Join us on the 2nd of August at St. Agnes Church. Katie Hadi will be sharing about the apprehensions singles face during their period of waiting and how they can turn it into a time of preparation instead.
The talk begins at 7PM with first Friday Mass & Confessions at 5:10PM followed by a holy hour and fellowship at 6:30PM for those attending the talk. For more information contact ny@thegorettigroup.org. Pizza and refreshments will be served. Come for all or part of the evening.
Katie is a Holistic Nurse from Boston. She moved to NYC has that year of singlehood meets a good guy…then toggles with the question “Is he the one?” She is happily married to the man of her dreams and lives in New York City.
Join us for a relationship talk on the vocation of marriage through the story of how two non-practicing Catholics met married and returned to the faith together. The talk begins at 7PM with first Friday Mass & Confessions at 5:10PM followed by a holy hour and fellowship at 6:30PM for those attending the talk. For more information contact ny@thegorettigroup.org. Pizza and refreshments will be served. Come for all or part of the evening.
Maria is a former lawyer from Ecuador now housewife. Maria recently returned to the Catholic faith after many years of agnosticism and sinful life. She is passionate about the Magisterium of the Catholic Church and Tradition. By frequenting sacraments and daily prayer Maria has rediscovered authentic womanhood and how its absence is related with our society’s moral collapse. She is a nutrition and lifting enthusiast.
Sixto is an enthusiastic Catholic recently returned to the faith. Born and raised in Guayaquil Ecuador Sixto is a dedicated finance professional currently working for a non-profit organization. He is happily married and believes that our deepest longing for happiness and wholeness is fulfilled in Christ. Through daily prayer and the Sacraments Sixto builds a relationship with Jesus that can bring others to do the same. Sixto likes to create meaningful connections with people.
The Holiness in Everyday Life: The Message of St. Josemaria Escriva
Goretti NY Young Adult Event
Join us for a talk by Fr. Jose RuizSanchez Parochial Vicar from the Church of St. Agnes about The Holiness in Everyday Life: The Message of St. Josemaria Escriva. Discover the inspiring message of St. Josemaria Escriva. Learn how to find holiness in your everyday life no matter how busy or chaotic it may seem.
The event will provide valuable insights and practical tips on how to live a more fulfilling and spiritually enriching life. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to deepen your faith and connect with others who share the same values. See you there!
The talk begins at 7PM with first Friday Mass & Confessions at 5:10PM followed by a holy hour and fellowship at 6:30PM for those attending the talk.
Pizza and refreshments will be served. Come for all or part of the evening. For more information contact ny@thegorettigroup.org.
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