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SUNDAY MASS OBLIGATION
Father Gerard
Gentleman, Diocesan Scouting Chaplain, has asked that Catholic Scouts,
leaders and parents be reminded that attendance at Sunday Mass is a
vital part of their faith life. SUNDAY MASS ATCUB PARENT WEEKENDS and SUMMER CAMP“A scout is reverent.” For those attending Cub Parent Weekends this summer at Schiff Scout Reservation, Mass will be offered on Saturday evening at 7:30 pm at the Catholic Chapel. Mass will also be offered at Onteora Scout Reservation, please consult the camp program for time and location.
SCOUTER DEVELOPMENT: Lay Apostolate Formation for ScoutingFormation is a program where through guided reflection and active participation,Scouters discern how they are called by Christ and His church to leadership, to holiness, to conversion and to worship. Adult formation occurs most completely when adults both listen to other adults and exchange their ideas and experiences with them. Throughout the process, participants recognize the prompting of the Holy Spirit within a small community of faith. This year Scouter Development will be held in the Parish Center of Saint Francis de Sales Church in Patchogue, New York. The cost for the day is free. Bring your lunch. Coffee will be available. The day will begin with Registration at 8:30 am and will conclude with the 5:00 pm Mass . Those interested in attending should contact the Catholic Scouting Office at 516-678-5800, ext. 245 or scouting@drvc.org. For additional information, download the flyer. QUALITY DIOCESE The Catholic Committee of the Diocese of Rockville Centre was named a Quality Diocesan Catholic Committee by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting. Father Gerard Gentleman, Diocesan Chaplain, Ed Urbat, Diocesan Chair and Margaret Devlin, Theodore Roosevelt Chair accepted the honor at the Biennial Conference of the National Catholic Committee in Louisville, Kentucky in early April. Joining them were Msgr. Robert Guglielmone of Rockville Centre, Catholic World Chaplain; Father Kevin Smith, New York State Catholic Chaplain; Ann and Jim Ellingham and Barbara and Austin Cannon of the Diocesan Catholic Committee. Austin Cannon, Diocesan Scouting Coordinator was installed as National Vice Chairman. BOY SCOUT CONVOCATIONSeptember 21, 2008 – Saint Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre - 2:30 pm. Recipients of Religious Emblems will be notified. Troops, Crews, patrols, parents and scouts are invited to attend. Emblem recipients will be notified.
50th ANNIVERSARY RETREAT Over 250 people participated in the recent retreat celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Held at Baiting Hollow Scout Camp, the group participated in a series of events that strengthened and enriched their religious faith. Providing the leadership for the weekend was group of Venturers from the Diocesan Venture Crew assisted by senior scouts from other units. Father Gerard Gentleman, Diocesan Scouting Chaplain, Ann Ellingham, Chair and the entire Catholic Committee are to be commended for this highly successful weekend. VENTURE CREW 333 Venture Crew 333 sponsored by the Diocese of Rockville Centre is seeking new members. The Crew assists the Catholic Committee in its work at retreats, Cub Scout Fun and Faith Days, important Diocesan function and the Annual Boy Scout Convocation. in addition, time is found for a number of fun activities. Those interested in joining should contact the Catholic Scouting Office at 516-678-5800, ext. 245 or scouting@drvc.org.. EAGLE SCOUT LETTERThe Most Rev. William F. Murphy, Bishop of Rockville Centre, is pleased to send a letter of congratulations to all Catholic Scouts upon their reception of Eagle Scout Rank. The Catholic Committee also presents a certificate and special patch to Eagle recipients. Court of Honor Chairs are asked to send a letter indicating the scout’s name, unit number, presentation date, location and parish of the recipient to the Catholic Scouting Office, 50 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre 11570 or scouting@drvc.org. Requests should be sent at least four weeks in advance.
COUNSELOR TRAININGThe Diocese of Rockville Centre requires that Ad Altare Dei Counselors and Pope Pius XII Facilitators be trained to work with scouts seeking these emblems. Training will be available on Monday evenings, August 18, September 15 and October 20 at Saint Thomas the Apostle School in West Hempstead. Advanced registration is required. To register or to obtain information, please contact the Catholic Scouting Office at (516) 678-5800, ext. 245 or scouting@drvc.org.
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Ten Commandment Hike - November 2007 Catholic Fun and Faith Day - January 2008
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INFORMATION For details on any Catholic Scouting event or program, contact a member of the Catholic Committee or call or e-mail the Catholic Scouting Office at (516) 678-5800, ext. 245 or scouting@drvc.org. When calling after regular business hours or on the weekend, dial extension 245 for voice mail.
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