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Here are excerpts from the "grapevine" section of our newsletter.


Brooklyn West
Cluster #6: Red Hook, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill

Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary–St. Stephen, Visitation, St. Agnes, St. Mary Star of the Sea, St. Peter’s–St. Paul’s–Our Lady of Pilar

  • Agreed that we have three priority areas: unmarried couples, youth and seniors. Three committees were suggested. We need to brainstorm around these areas.
  • We continued to discuss our grant proposal for the cultural sharing of our parish's art and history.

     



  • Brooklyn East
    Cluster #3: Coney Island, Brighton Beach, Manhattan Beach, Gravesend

    Guardian Angel, Most Precious Blood, Our Lady of Grace, Our Lady of Solace, St. Margaret Mary, St. Mark

  • Discussed four major interests in collaborating:
    1) Training lay leaders;
    2) Reaching out to the unchurched;
    3) Coordination of religious education and youth ministry;
    4) Outreach / Parish Social Ministry, Outreach to Immigrants
  • Concentrated on implementing a training program for our Religious Education teachers. Discussed sites and instructors. Will seek a grant for program.


  • Queen South
    Cluster #5: Ozone Park, Howard Beach

    St. Helen, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Grace, St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr

  • Discussed inclusion of staff members in cluster meetings
  • Discussed tuition increases in our schools


  • Queen North
    Cluster #4: Sunnyside, Woodside

    Blessed Virgin Mary Help of Christians, Corpus Christi, Queen of Angels, St. Raphael, St. Sebastian, St. Teresa

  • Preparing a brochure on parishes in our cluster
  • Discussed Mass schedules. Most parishes are contemplating reducing one Mass.
  • Will attempt to decide on cluster sacramental guidelines
  • Will explain "Cluster" in our parish bulletins

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