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Special Needs
“I Belong to the Catholic Church”
New Special Needs resource by Mary Anne Russo. This book’s purpose is to provide a basic understanding of the beliefs and traditions that bind us together as members of the Catholic Church.
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Faith & Light Prayer Groups
Giving persons with developmental disabilities the chance to pray with their friends, families, and caretakers in an atmosphere of love and mutual support.
Ministry with Deaf
Pastoral Ministry with Deaf Catholics
Here you’ll find Info and Updated Schedule for Sign Language Masses and Interpreted Masses across the diocese.
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One Flock, One Shepherd
In this video, with the help of some friends, Mary Anne Russo explains the many facets of Special Needs ministry in our diocese.
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Faith Formation Guidelines for Inclusion of Children with Special Needs
Let us take a look at some of the ways these children can be better included in our religious education programs.
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Parish Advocacy
The Parish Advocate for Persons with Special Needs serves as a liaison between persons with special needs and the pastoral staff, and between the parish and the diocesan Ministry with Persons with Special Needs.
Latest Updates
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Vatican Message for 6th World Autism Awareness Day
Excerpts from the message of the Pontifical Council for Health Care Ministry, Archbishop Zimowski
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A Beautiful Easter Message
The risen Christ encounters us, his Disciples, with His wounds exposed …
Faith Formation
The Story of Jeffrey Wright (VIDEO)
This moving New York Times story about High School teacher, Jeffrey Wright, is a powerful example of evangelization and reminds us what life is really all about.
Special Needs
We’re More Alike Than Different (VIDEO)
In this video, used with permission from National Down Syndrome Congress, a group of self-advocates tell the More Alike story in their own words and out of their personal experiences.
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Join in the global celebration!
Let everyone know that people with Down syndrome should be valued, accepted and included. Why not encourage your parish to include one of the following petitions at the Masses in March?
Upcoming Events
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May
25
Special Needs Mass (Rockville Centre)
Fourth Saturday of the Month January through April, Third Saturday in May.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
St. Agnes Cathedral, Lower Hall of Msgr. Melton Auditorium
Rockville Centre
May
31
Dinner & Dance for Adults with Special Needs
Please join us May 31 for an evening of fine dining and dancing. Deadline for payment is May 27. Download the flier here.
Friday, May 31, 2013
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
St. Frances de Chantal Parish Center
Wantagh
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Jun
1
Special Needs Mass (Lindenhurst)
First Saturday of each month. Refreshments follow.
Saturday, Jun 1, 2013
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Auditorium
Lindenhurst
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Jun
8
Special Needs Mass (Massapequa)
Second Saturday of each month. Refreshments follow the Mass.
Saturday, Jun 8, 2013
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
St. Rose of Lima Parish, Msgr. Hurley Auditorium
Massapequa