It gives me great joy to announce our Annual Dinner Dance, a wonderful opportunity not only to spend quality family time together, but also an occasion to give special recognition to outstanding parishioners who have made tremendous contributions to the life and ministry of our parish community. In additionwe are pleased to announce that we will hohnor two former priests, Fr. Birkel former pastor of Our Lady of Grace and Father Jose Biain, who was a significant influence for 28 years of service here at our Lady of Grace. Mark your calendar! The Dinner Dance will be held on Sunday October 26, 2008 from 2pm to 6pm at Davenport Club in New Rochell. Tickets will be available for sale in two weeks. Tiucket per person is $75.00 . Please make your reservation as early as possible. Call the rectory for more information. We are hoping also to raise at least $20,000.00 thru our journal ad. Please if you know of any business or anyone who whould like to take an ad in our journal please speak to Ralph Carbonero and Wilfred Anigewu or Fr. Germain.

Sub committee are now formed for the planning of our up coming Parish Dinner Dance on October 26th 2008. Volunteers are needed to help on the different sub committees. Please call the Rectory if interested. You can also contact the following: The chairpersons Christina Leslie or Christine Ellis. The sub committees are:

Journal Committee, Wilfred Anigewu or Ralph Carbonero, publicity Herschellen Schisholm; Honorees Commitee, George Janvier or Julia Ocasio and tickets committee, Christine Geddes, Julio Barreto and Ana Figueras. We know we have many parishioners with different gifts and we are looking forward to your help to make this dance a success.

They are sponsoring a bus trip to Dorney Park & wild water kingdom on Monday, August 18th, 2008 @ 7am. This trip open for children and parents. The cost will be $50.00 per person. Final payment due July 27, 2008. For deposits and information for this trip, please see George Janvier (347) 546-9080