VICARIATE NEWS Archbishop Dolan has reconstituted the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council (APC). APC is a body that advices the Archbishop just like the Parish Council advises the pastor. Two members are chosen from each vicariate to serve on the council. Tanya Douglas from our parish has been selected for this honor and responsibility. We congratulate her for accepting the position. Archbishop Timothy Dolan has appointed Rev. Fred Pellegrini S.J., Pastor of Saint Aloysius Parish, as Vicar of the Central Harlem Vicariate.  The Vicar serves as the connection between the Archbishop and the Central Harlem Vicariate community and its entities., and coordinates with various Vicariate leaders the development of Catholic identity in the Central Harlem area. The Central Harlem Vicariate brings Catholic presence to Harlem through 5 parishes and their schools (All Saints, St. Aloysius, St. Charles Borromeo, St. Joseph of the Holy Family, and St. Mark the Evangelist), the Franciscan Handmaids of Mary, the Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Center (social services), and Rice High School.

2010 Archdiocesan Stewardship Appeal Solicitation Strategy This week marks the beginning of the 2010 Archdiocesan Stewardship Appeal on our parish. You will be receiving a letter from Archbishop Dolan asking for your support of the vital ministries, programs and services provided through the Appeal each year. When you receive your letter, please fill out your pledge card  and send it in. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

2010 Venerable Pierre Toussaint Scholarship Award The Pierre Toussaint Scholarships are presented annually to two HS seniors graduating from either a Catholic, public or private school located within the Archdiocese of NY.  Annual award is $1,500 to be used in connection with attendance at a college, university or  post-secondary educational institution.  This award may be renewed for three additional years, based upon the recipient requesting renewal and meeting certain academic and service requirements.  To be eligible, an applicant must be a member of an Archdiocesan parish and obtain a letter from his/her pastor or parish priest verifying such.  Completed applications must be received in the OBM office or postmarked no later than Monday, March 15, 2010  Eligibility Requirement Information and Application Form available in the Rectory