NEW YORK CITY AREA

December 2015

December was, as always, a busy month for everyone. Nevertheless, a number of Knights andDames managed to find time—and brave the midtown Christmas crowds-- to attend the Adventafternoon of Recollection on December 12. Co-hosted with the Order of the Holy Sepulchre,the Advent service, which took place in the Lady Chapel of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, was led byVery Reverend Paul Wierichs, CP. Fr. Wierichs, a Passionist, is Rector/Director of Our Lady ofFlorida Spiritual Center. In addition to Fr. Wierichs’ homilies, the afternoon included theRosary, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and concludedwith Mass.

A reception following Mass was held at the 3 West Club. Our thanks to Ray Teatum, KM,KGCHS, and Peter McGuire,KM, KGCHS, for organizing the day’s events.

Christmas at TCC

On Sunday, December 13, the Order of Malta—NYC hosted its annual Christmas party forresidents of the Terence Cardinal Cooke Healthcare Center.

Santa’s helpers, who arrived early to help wrap presents for residents, were treated to a lovelylunch hosted by the TCC staff, before wrapping and gift bagging the red blankets being giventhis year. Many thanks to Maggie Ludwiczak for arranging the delivery of the blankets.

The party itself began at 2pm as the Malta team began to escort residents down to theauditorium where the party was held. Knights, Dames, Preps, Aux and friends were there togreet the guests, hand out red Christmas bows and serve them sparkling cider and desserts.

NEW YORK CITY AREA

The residents were entertained by the music of Squeeky Clean, and the singing anddancing of some of our members. Guests were also treated to a visit from Santa (thanks,Joe Gullen). A merry time was had by all that afternoon.

NEW YORK CITY AREA

NYC Area Annual Christmas Party

Later the same afternoon, the NYC Area held its annual Christmas party. The party was co-hosted by Area Chairs, George & Jeannie Irish and Membership Chairs, Rory & CamilleKelleher, at the Kelleher home a few blocks south of TCC. The party raised almost $11,000 forArea projects including the support of a malade attending the Lourdes Pilgrimage, the Sisters ofLife and other works in which our members are involved.

This year we were honored to have a visit from our Principal Chaplain, His Eminence TimothyCardinal Dolan. Intending to stay only a brief time, the Cardinal prolonged his stay to join insinging Christmas carols which were led by Dr. Jen nifer Pasquale on piano (director of St.Patrick’s Cathedral Choir) and Sal Basile, a member of St. Pat’s choir.

NEW YORK CITY AREA

Upcoming Events

--Tuesday Jan.19th - Order of Malta Homeless Outreach

- Friday Jan.22nd - March for Life, Washington, DC- Saturday Feb.6th - Sing-a-long at TCC- Saturday Feb.6th - Witness for Life- Sunday Feb.7th - Superbowl Party at MMWWednesday Feb.10th - Dinner at The Dwelling Place

-- Thursday, February 11th--Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes & WorldDay of the Sick Mass6:30 pm Church of the Holy Family, 315 East 47th StreetCape/robes with large decoration. More details to follow

- Saturday Feb.13th - Eastside Don't Walk By- Saturday Feb.20th - Downtown Don't Walk By- Saturday Feb.17th - Westside Don't Walk By

-- Saturday March 12th --Lenten Day of RecollectionHomilist will be Bishop John O’Hara, ChCTime and location to be confirmed.

See NYC Area for further details on these events:

https://orderofmaltaamerican.org/areas/new-york-nyc/calendar/