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Benedictine of Mary Queen of Apostles Release CD

De Montfort Music is associcated with them and their message is below:

Dear Friends of De Montfort Music:
Thank you for supporting our efforts of bringing the true and the beautiful in art to the world.
We are so grateful to have for you our new and upcoming release of
The Benedictines of Mary Queen of Apostles called
Angels and Saints at Ephesus
It will be available next month on May 7, but we encourage pre-orders now at:
www.demontfortmusic.com
or directly from the Sisters at:
www.benedictinesofmary.org
*please note when you purchase directly from the Sisters, a significant portion of the proceeds go to
their community, which is greatly needed for their monastery building project!


Our goal is three-fold:
1. To make available this beautiful and rare music
2. To help raise funding for The Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles
3. To demonstrate to the entertainment industry by having as many pre-orders as possible that
there is a demand for art that is of high quality in content and in its grandeur.
About:
Having spent six weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Classical Traditional Music Chart with their debut release
Advent at Ephesus, the Benedictines of Mary unite their voices once more in Angels and Saints at Ephesus.
Featured on NPR, USA Today, EWTN, Vatican Radio, People Magazine and The Washington Times
as well as countless other critically acclaimed press outlets, The Benedictines of Mary have created another
beautiful collection of music designed to inspire. Angels and Saints at Ephesus features 17 English
and Latin pieces sung a cappella on the feasts of the holy Saints and angels throughout the year at their
Priory in the heart of America. In the pure fusion of their now well established bell-like choir sound,
the Sisters once again radiate peace with their hymns of Praise of God in the company of all of His
angels and Saints.
Producer: Christopher Alder (International 9x Grammy Award Winner)
Engineer: Mark Donahue (2x Grammy Award Winner)

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Father Rosado giving away an ounce of free silver.

Today Father Adaly Rosado, Jr., parochial vicar at Church of Saint John the Evangelist in Goshen, NY announced that he will give away an ounce of free silver in order to help 11 year old Cody, one of his parishioners to win a wheelchair accessible van.  In order to win the silver one simply need to register, follow the rules  and enter the contest found here: http://realcent.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=22853 Only one winner will be selected based on the criteria on the site. The contest points you to Cody's story and instructions on how to vote for him to win the van which can be found here: http://fatherrosado.com/entries/general/help-cody-get-a-wheelchair-accesible-van  

 

Father Rosado does not own, nor operate realcent.org.  He simply is a member of the website.

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Help Cody get a wheelchair accesible van

Please click on the link below to vote for Cody and help him get a wheelchair accessible van.  You can vote once per day.

http://www.mobilityawarenessmonth.com/entrant/cody-eiisenring-goshen-ny/

 

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God demonstrates His love for mankind at the Easter Vigil

On March 30th 2013 in the Church of Saint John the Evangelist at 8 pm the faithful of the parish celebrated the Easter Vigil just as others do around the world.  In fact the Easter vigil is celebrated in every Catholic church in the world on the same day.  The word Catholic means universal, thus while the language might be different the same ritual book (the Roman Missal) is used by all Catholics.   In Saint John's this year three candidates received the Sacrament of Confirmation, two of them also received Holy Communion for the first time and one was also baptized.  While the number of candidates receiving the Sacraments of Initiation vary from parish to parish this is the Holiest night of the Year for all Catholics.  This beautiful night experienced in Goshen, New York  indeed a universal event.  This story which repeats itself every year in every parish is about the Joy brought to the whole world by God. 

Father Adaly Rosado, Jr. was the Main Celebrant at the Easter Vigil for the very first time in his short year, 10 months and 15 days as a priest.  He stated "it was one of the happiest days of my life."  During his homily Father Rosado spoke about how Catholics use their senses to worship God and how he better understood what Blessed Carlos Manuel Rodriguez meant when he said "VIVIMOS PARA ESA NOCHE." Meaning "we live for that night", referring to the Easter Vigil.  Father Rosado stated "As Catholics we worship God with our senses, in the beginning the church was dark, yesterday, the altar was left bare and the tabernacle was empty.  We can still tell that it is empty because that red light their is not on..." He went on to remind the people that while on Good Friday Catholics remember Jesus suffering and death beginning at the Easter Vigil Catholics celebrate that Christ is resurrected and He is alive!  He also spoke about the immense love that God has for humanity as He comes to the Altar for them.  As Father Rosado baptized Virginia Sanchez he felt extreme joy. He stated "If I could fit the pitcher into the baptismal font I would have used it to [baptize Virginia] ... so that the symbolism [of the water] would be more visible."   However, Father Rosado used the traditional shell for the baptism.   Virginia Sanchez recalled "when I was being baptized I felt the Holy Spirit come over me and I felt as if I were going to fall face first into the baptismal font."  She was later confirmed. While confirmation is usually reserved to bishops, in the Archdiocese of New York Cardinal Dolan  has  continued the tradition of allowing pastors, administrators and their delegates to confirm candidates who have gone through the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) or a similar formation program from. This permission is granted from the Easter Vigil until Pentecost Sunday.  On Saturday Father Thomas Dicks, pastor of the Church of Saint John the Evangelist delegated Father Rosado to confirm the candidates.  As Father Rosado confirmed the three candidates God filled him with joy.  These were the third, fourth and fifth  people he had the privilege of confirming.  After all the candidates were confirmed the people renewed their baptismal promises and then the sprinkling rite in which the priest sprinkles holy water upon the faithful and the clergy occurs.  This is done in order to remind Catholics of their baptismal promises.  Many parishioners commented that Father Rosado's joy was  apparent by his smile during the rite.  

The entire liturgy was a joyful and moving experience for all.  If anyone has never been to an Easter Vigil they should go next year.  At the Easter Vigil it is extremely obvious that God loves us.  His love is so great that He sent His only Son, Jesus to die on the Cross for the sins of all mankind.  Jesus conquered death and today it is possible for mankind to live with Him, God the Father and the Holy Spirit (our one Triune God) in heaven, forever.  Happy Easter, Christ is Risen!  He is Truly Risen!  Alleluia! Alleluia!

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Saint John's celebrates Living Stations of the Cross


Every year on Good Friday Catholics remember that Jesus died on the cross for them.  This year for the second time parishioner's at the Church of Saint John the Evangelist in Goshen, NY held a living Stations of the Cross.  The event took place on the church grounds at about 11:30 am.  Many hours of preparation and hard work resulted in a beautiful prayer service. Approximately 50 people were in costume playing an array of biblical characters from townspeople to Jesus.  The man who played Jesus was covered with artificial blood.  During certain  parts of the Stations of the Cross more artificial blood was added to imitate the sufferings of Jesus' passion.  The highlight of the event was Jesus' crucifixion   A lot of detail was placed into the portrayal of the crucifixion.  A platform was built to simulate Golgotha.  The man playing Jesus was tied to the cross lifted in the air and placed into a special slot in the platform.  After the crucifixion the man playing Judas' was seen hanging from a tree.  90% silver half dollars were used to represent the silver coins for which Judas betrayed Jesus.  As Judas was hanging the coins were dropped.  This event was a spiritually powerful one for those present prayed and reflected on the Passion of Jesus Christ.

 


Judas hanging from the tree.

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Catholics Around the World to Pray the Rosary for an end to Abortion

On March 31st, April 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th.  The multinational ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES prayer event is scheduled to happen on May 3rd(Friday), May 4th(Saturday), and May 5th(Sunday).  The Rosary will be prayed for the following intention: For an end to the surgical and non-surgical killing of unborn human persons.  A person may register to be a participant by going to the website www.SaintMichaelTheArchangelOrganization.org and registering; or, a person may let his/her intention be known in writing and then send it to:


                       Saint Michael the Archangel Organization

                       P. O. Box 41257

                       Memphis, Tennessee  38174

                       U.S.A.

 As of March 25th, 2013, the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization reported that more than 100,000 Rosaries had been registered for the ONE
 MILLION  ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES prayer event.
 

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Confession available to Catholics on a mass scale.

On Monday March 25, 2013 Catholics will be able to go to confession in any Catholic church in the Archdiocese of New York and the Dioceses of Brooklyn and Rockville Center from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  This opportunity to have confessionals open for such a long period began in 2012.  This year some Catholics will attempt to bring others to the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  They are the Cathedral of Saint Patrick Young Adults (CSPYA) who are led by Mr. Mario Bruschi.  He stated " We are looking for missionaries...troops on the ground....getting Catholic New Yorkers to return to the sacrament of confession! This is a challenging task, we kid you not. But it is challenge nonetheless and one we can accept during this Year of Faith and Holy Week.  This may be a an event specific to the Cathedral....but in reality, this is a Catholic event that benefits our faith."  The CSPYA missionaries will be asking people whether or not they are Catholic andif they are, directing them towards the confessionals of Saint Patrick's Cathedral.  The missionaries will also give Holy Week Schedules to those who leave the Cathedral.  Mr. Bruschi can be contacted at 917.597.3453 for more information.

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Catholics to join in prayer on Good Friday

Deacon Tom Tortorella from St. Clare's in the Bronx would like for all Catholics in the world to pray the Rosary on Good Friday, March 29, 2013 between Noon and 3:00 pm.  "Imagine what might happen if every Catholic in the world would pray a Rosary on the same day! We have an example in October of 1573, when Europe was saved from the invasion of the mighty Turkish fleet, by the praying of the Rosary by all Christians!" said Deacon Tortorella.  The Rosary on Good Friday campaign is being promoted by word of mouth.  He hopes that the news of this message could be spread by using social media.

 

For more information on Deacon Tom go to Trinitarian.net

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Saint John's to offer Free Praise and Worship Concert

PRESS RELEASE

Saint John’s offers free Bilingual Praise and Worship Concert

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 18, 2013

 

Goshen, NY – The Church of Saint John the Evangelist will be hosting a free bilingual (Spanish/English) concert on April 5, 2013 from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm.  The concert will be held at McCaffrey Hall (the school gym).  Catholic Artists from different parts of the country will be performing.  From Puerto Rico, Carmen Rosa, from Virginia Valerie Von Fange, from the Bronx, NY Bound 4 Glory and from Orange County, NY the Ministerio de Alabanza Juan 3,16.

 

About Carmen Rosa

 

Carmen Rosa was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico.  She was reared in Hatillo, Puerto Rico.  Since the age of eight she has been singing in the Catholic Church.  She earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from the Pontificia Universidad Católica Recinto de Arecibo in Arecibo, PR.  She also studied Theatre in the Escuela de Bellas Artes Y Libre de Música in Arecibo, PR.  In 2004 she recorded her first album “Nuevo Amanecer.”  In 2009 she recorded her second album “Solo Por Estar Contigo.”  In 2011 she recorded “Me Diste Alas.”  Carmen Rosa has been interviewed by various media including Univision, Canal 13 Teleoro en Puerto Rico, Telemundo, Televisa in Mexico F.D., Univision Radio, Revicentro International Magazine and Radio Maria.  Carmen Rosa has also performed in Churches and other venues in the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico.  One of her most notable accomplishments occurred in 2010 when she performed to a worldwide television audience in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico. For more information, please visit www.carmenrosa.org

 

About Valerie Von Fange

 

Valerie Von Fange was born in Virginia and reared in California.  At the age of twelve she began her formal musical training with classical piano.  In 1983, she earned her Business degree from Pepperdine University.  In Nashville, she recorded and co-produced two original CDs based on the fullness of Christ's teachings. Valerie has performed on EWTN Backstage and Virginia Living Television. She has also been a featured artist/songwriter in Arlington Catholic Herald, National Catholic Register, Faith & Family Magazine, Grapevine Magazine, and on Catholic Music Express Radio.  For more information, please visit ValVonFange.com

 

About Ministerio de Alabanza Juan 3,16

 

Ministerio de Alabanza Juan 3,16 is Spanish for the John 3:16 Ministry of Praise. In about 2006 they began with collaboration between John P Rivera (Keyboards) and Daniel Ramos (Director/Guitar). The current band was solidified with percussion by Eduardo Romero and Robert Garcia, and Carlos Miranda on bass.  They released their first album “Por Tu Inmenso Amor” in 2010.  For more information, please visit www.grupojuan316.com

 

About Bound 4 Glory

Bound 4 Glory started in the summer of 1994, Bound 4 Glory began its journey with Richie Jimenez (vocals), Carlito Rosas (drums), Pablo LaFrossia (lead guitar), Rafael Perez (Guitar), and David Lugo (bass). Later on, Steve Sierra(bass) and Robert Spencer (drums) joined the band to continue the mission of spreading the Gospel though the sounds and power of rock music. Starting in the parish of Holy Cross (Bronx, NY), Bound 4 Glory moved on to witness through song and faith in various events and venues including the 1995 and 1996 Holy Cross Youth Experience retreats, LaSalle Academy in Pennsylvania, Canarise Brooklyn, and youth events at the St. Joseph’s Seminary (Yonkers, NY.) Bound 4 Glory produced their first Demo in 1998 and changed their sound to cater to the listening desires of the youth at the end of the decade. Rick Jenkins (bass, backing vocals)helped the band reach this point. Bound 4 Glory played at the legendary CBGB's (New York, NY) in Early 2000 as well as the Spiral Lounge, Acme Underground and the Black Thorn in the rock underground scene of lower Manhattan. Bound 4 Glory disbanded in mid-2000. They recently reunited in 2013.  RIchie Jimenez, Ralph Perez, Pablo LaFrossia and Patrick Dannenhoffer (Bass) are its current members.  This will be their second performance after their reunion.

 

Contact

 

To learn more about this concert, please contact

 

Rev. Adaly Rosado, Jr.

Parochial Vicar

Church of Saint John the Evangelist

Phone: 845.294.5328

E-mail: FatherRosado (at) FatherRosado.com

 To get your free tickets go to Fahterrosado.com/concert

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