The Spring 2019 edition of Archways, the quarterly magazine of the Archdiocese of New York, is now out. You can view or download it here. This edition is also coming out in print – so expect it in mailboxes around March 23.
In these difficult times, when we are bombarded by reports of a new abortion law in New York and continuing revelations about sexual abuse in the Church, it’s important to remember why we are Catholics. We must not lose sight of the blessing of our community and the critical services parishes, priests, parishioners and Catholic organizations perform every day.
In this issue of Archways, we hope you will find inspiration in our cover subject, Dorothy Day – a laywoman of extraordinary talent, energy and compassion who became a Catholic at age 30 and went on to co-found the Catholic Worker movement during the Great Depression. Over the next five decades, her works of mercy and devotion to the poor and oppressed reached around the world. The archdiocese is now promoting her cause for sainthood.
Elsewhere in the issue, you’ll find articles about:
The many mercies of ArchCare, the health-care ministry of the Archdiocese of New York The athletic, spiritual and community benefits of CYO, whose competitive programs teach values of fairness, kindness and inclusiveness Pioneering parishes using digital tools to build community and spread the GospelHow to prepare kids for first communion beyond religious education classes, including with bedtime questions about thankfulness, personal accountability and charityInsights and information on the archdiocesan Office of Black Ministry and, as always, notable events around the archdiocese The Archdiocese of New York Safe Environment Program, developed in 2002 in response to the sexual abuse crisis. You’ll learn how the program works and how you can help ensure it remains effective. Archways is published digitally four times per year at archny.org/archways; two issues per year are distributed in print. I hope you will find valuable information and inspiration in the Spring 2019 edition, and that you will look forward to our next issue, Summer 2019, due out at the end of May.
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Saturday, March 23, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Michael R. Davidson, E-69, who died on March 23, 2018. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-69 and L-28, 248 West 143rd Street, New York, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members are requested to attend in dress uniform.
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Saturday, March 30, 2019, at 1000 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Christopher J. Raguso, E-302, who died on March 15, 2018. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-302 and L-155, 143-15 Rockaway Blvd. Queens, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members are requested to attend in dress uniform.
MEMORIAL MASS
Rescue 4 invites you and your family to attend their annual Memorial Mass on Thursday, April 4, at 1:00 PM. Mass will be held at St. Sebastian Church, 58-02 Roosevelt Ave, Woodside, NY 11377. Lunch to follow.
ANNUAL FF MICHAEL J CAWLEY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION BENEFIT
The 18th Annual Firefighter Michael J Cawley Memorial Foundation Benefit will be held Saturday, April 6, at Mulcahy’s, 3232 Railroad Ave, Wantagh, NY, from 3:00-8:00 PM. The event will feature live music, raffle prizes, a live & silent auction, complimentary buffet and drink specials. A $25 donation is recommended. For more information, go to www.ffmichaeljcawley.org or call 718-359-8430.
FDNY PHOENIX SOCIETY
The FDNY Phoenix Society invites you to their 3rd Annual Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration Awards and Scholarship Banquet on Friday, April 26, at 7:00 PM, at Jing Fong Restaurant (20 Elizabeth Street, New York, NY 10013). Ticket price is $100 per person. Visit www.eventbrite.com and type in FDNY Phoenix Society under event search for more information and to purchase tickets, or click here: https://bit.ly/2AgBh3C. All proceeds will go toward 2020 Scholarship Award. 50/50 raffle and raffle prizes are also available. For more information, contact David Lin, President, at FDNYPhoenixSociety@gmail.com.
METS GROUP DISCOUNTS
2019 FDNY group discounts are available for any Mets game (excludes Opening Day and Subway Series)! 2019 features two new bar packages, a newly renovated hospitality space, and inventory specifically held back for groups during the Subway Series. There are still M&M Sweet Seats & Suites available for Opening Day. EMS Night is May 20th, First Responders Night is June 13th, and First Responders Day is July 28th. Contact Max Johnson at MJohnson@nymets.com or 718-559-3031 if you have interest in bringing a group of 15 or more to Citi Field
Ending England’s rule in Ireland (often shortened to “England Get Out of Ireland”) is a perfectly legitimate expression of historic Irish-American wishes for Ireland.
Not only that, but using “England” as distinct from Britain makes the point that Wales and Scotland can hardly be blamed for the mistreatment and later in 1920 for the partition of Ireland. Furthermore, there is no way the Unionists/Protestants can claim that such a formulation implies they should get out of Ireland—no more than pro-UK Union people would have to leave Scotland when Scotland opts for independence.
So why is there such faux shock that Mary Lou McDonald is seen marching with the “England Get Out of Ireland” banner in the New York St. Patrick’s Parade? The only real story would be if Mary Lou had refused to march with that banner. After all, Jimmy Carter in 1976— seven months before he was elected president—famously marched in the New York St. Patrick’s Day Parade wearing the button “England Get Out of Ireland.” … And Mary Lou, the president of Sinn Fein, is not supposed to show such sensibility and solidarity. Are you kidding me! Could anything be more ahistorical… And we are told it’s Irish-Americans who are ahistorical regarding Ireland.
