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History Religion

St. Finbar Church Marks 100 Years

June 1, 2012 – 6:07 pm

Bath Beach – Saint Finbar Catholic Church opened in 1912. That same year, Woodrow Wilson was elected president of the United States, the Titanic sank, Fenway Park opened in Boston, New Mexico and Arizona became the 47th and 48th states respectively, and the Girl Scouts of America was founded.

One hundred years have passed since the church doors first opened to welcome worshipers and St. Finbar Church has survived and prospered.

Led by their pastor, the Rev. Michael Louis Gelfant, parishioners celebrated the 100th anniversary of their church building at 138 Bay 20th St. with a special mass on May 20. read more »

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Crime News

Sen. Golden Offers Reward In Desecration Case

March 23, 2012 – 2:00 pm

State Sen. Marty Golden is putting his money where his mouth is when it comes to the case against the vandals who destroyed religious statues on the grounds of Visitation Academy.

Golden is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the persons involved in the desecration of the statues at the Catholic girl’s school on Ridge Boulevard.

“Acts of religious desecration and intolerance have no place within our society, and no one, no matter what faith you follow, approves of such hate. Today, I join with the community in our continued efforts to see justice served in this case and that is why I am posting a $1000 reward for any information that could lead to an arrest,” said Golden. read more »

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Events

St. Anselm Church Honors Parishioners for 90th Anniversary

March 15, 2012 – 12:52 pm

Parishioners and religious leaders of St. Anselm Catholic Church are spending the year celebrating the church’s 90th anniversary with a series of special events.

The church, located at 356 82nd St., has already held a mass to mark the anniversary, as well as a wine and cheese reception in the church hall.

On April 20, the church will hold an anniversary dinner-dance at Gargiulo’s Restaurant and Catering Hall in Coney Island. The entertainment will be provided by Billy Lawrence. read more »

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