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Observe Lent with DignityNY

Ash Wednesday Prayer Service
Wednesday, February 17, 2009, 6:00 pm
The LGBT Center (208 West 13th St.)
Join us for our traditional distribution of ashes service.

Lenten Educational Series with Joe Akus
Starts Tuesday, February 23, 6 pm - 8 pm for 6 Tuesdays
The LGBT Center (208 West 13th St.)

The 17th Original GLBT Expo

Dignity NY will be taking a complimentary table at the Expo
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Sunday March 21, 2010
www.originalglbtexpo.com

Past Events
ST. PAT'S FOR ALL PARADE

Sunday, March 7, 2010
March with Dignity New York this Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the St. Pat's for All Parade in Sunnyside, Queens. It all begins at the corner of Skillman Ave. & 43rd St. with introductions, entertainment, comments at 1 pm. Parade kicks off by 2 pm.
Grand Marshalls: Daniel Dromm, the recently elected out gay City Council member from Jackson Heights, and Mary Lanning, chair of the New York City Clothing Bank - both friends of DignityNY.
Dress warmly. It should be 50 degrees F and sunny (as of Friday morning).

CHRISTMAS EVE LITURGY

All members, friends, and visitors are warmly invited to join us at our Christmas Eve liturgy
Thursday, December 24, 2009, 7:30 PM
Judson Memorial Church (in the main church)
Corner of Washington Square South and Thompson St.
55 Washington Square South
Refreshments will follow liturgy.

DIGNITY/NEW YORK'S 37TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER

Saturday, October 24 2009, 7 pm
We will be presenting DignityNY's highest honor, the Charles Gormley Award, to Patricia Russell
Please see Jeff Stone after liturgy to reserve
$20 per person
The menu will include a variety of Italian dishes, antipasto, salad, dessert, wine, soft drinks, and coffee or tea.
Parish Hall, St. John's Episcopal Church
218 W 11th Street (and Waverly Place)
New York, NY 10014

National Equality March

Sunday, October 11, 2009, Washington D.C.
Join with thousands of LGBT people, and our friends, from all 435 Congressional Districts for a March on Washington. DignityNY will sponsor transportation and a common meeting area, along with DignityUSA and DignityDC.
For further information please contact Rober Brande.

 A Call to March
Fall Picnic and Michael J. Olivieri Award

Sunday, September 27, 2009, 4:00 pm
Join your Dignity friends and family for a picnic and Michael J. Olivieri award presentation, for the volunteer of the year, in the garden of St. John's prior to our Liturgy.
St. John's Episcopal Church
218 W 11th Street (and Waverly Place)
New York, NY 10014

LGBT PRIDE 2009

Please click here for more details about the following events:

  1. Saturday, June 6: Staten Island Pride Parade and Festival
  2. Sunday, June 7: Queens Pride Parade and Festival
  3. Saturday, June 27: Dignity/New York’s LGBT Pride Liturgy
  4. Sunday, June 28: Dignity/New York's Witness at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
  5. Sunday, June 28: LGBT Pride March
  6. Sunday, June 28: Out & Faithful and In the Life Ministries Presents Faith in Pride

Click here for pics from Pride 2008

The Resurrection of the Lord

Sunday, April 12, 2009, 7:30 pm
St. John's Episcopal Church
218 W 11th Street (and Waverly Place)
New York, NY 10014

Dignity Bowling Night

Saturday, April 25, 2009, 7-9pm
Port Authority
$25.00 per person (includes two hours of bowling and shoes)
Please arrive at 6:30pm to check in and get your shoes
Must RSVP and pay in advance by Sunday April 19th
Any questions please contact Michael Ferreira or Michael Lacarrubba

Good Friday Service

Friday, April 10, 2009, 3:00 pm
The LGBT Center (208 West 13th St)

Lenten Series 2009, RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD: An Introduction to Comparative Religions

Thursday evenings starting February 26 - April 2, 2009, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
The LGBT Center (208 West 13th St.)
Join Joe Akus and fellow Dignity members and friends for a 6-week Lenten series on comparative religions. As a college professor and high school teacher, Joe has taught this class to thousands of students and will be reworking it for the benefit of our community.
Click here for details of this program

"Almost Spring" Sunday Brunch and Social

All members and friends are warmly invited to join us
Sunday, March 8, 2009, 2:00 PM
La Belle Vie, 184 Eighth Avenue, between 19 and 20 streets
$20 per person includes choice of one Bloody Mary, Mimosa, Bellini, glass of wine, juice or soft drink and entree, coffee or tea, tax and tip included.
Contact Sebastian Ribaudo (email: sebastianNYC at webtv.net)

"Almost Spring" Sunday Brunch and Social

All members and friends are warmly invited to join us
Sunday, March 8, 2009, 2:00 PM
La Belle Vie, 184 Eighth Avenue, between 19 and 20 streets
$20 per person includes choice of one Bloody Mary, Mimosa, Bellini, glass of wine, juice or soft drink and entree, coffee or tea, tax and tip included.
Contact Sebastian Ribaudo (email: sebastianNYC at webtv.net)

Inclusive St. Patrick’s Day Events

Benefit Concert
Friday, February 27, 2009, 7 pm – 10 pm
Irish Arts Center, 553 West 51 St.
An evening of Irish music, comedy, poetry, song, and dance with artists from Ireland and New York. The evening is a fundraiser for the March 1 St. Pat's for All Parade, which welcomes all New Yorkers to come together and celebrate Ireland. All welcome! Tickets are $40 and may be purchased through Brendan Fay, 718-721-2780 or via email at info at stpatsforall.com.

Parade and Fair
Sunday, March 1, 2009, strating 1:00 pm
Skillman Avenue, Sunnyside, Queens
Join your Dignity family and march in the 10th annual Inclusive St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Gather at 43rd St. and Skillman Ave. at 1 pm.

http://www.stpatsforall.com

Ash Wednesday Prayer Service

Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 6:30 pm
The LGBT Center (208 West 13th St.)
Join us for our traditional distribution of ashes service.

CHRISTMAS EVE LITURGY

All members, friends, and visitors are warmly invited to join us at our Christmas Eve liturgy
Wednesday, December 24, 2008, 7:30 PM
Judson Memorial Church (in the main church)
Corner of Washington Square South and Thompson St.
55 Washington Square South
Refreshments will follow liturgy.

Gay Catholics & Allies Protest Vatican Opposition to Decriminalizing Homosexuality

December 10, 2008

DignityUSA, New Ways Ministry and Call To Action-three Catholic organizations that support gay equality-will hold vigils in five cities across the nation on Wednesday, Dec 10, to protest Vatican opposition to a United Nations resolution that would decriminalize homosexuality. In more than 80 countries, gay people can still be imprisoned or even executed. The resolution will be presented to the UN on the day of the vigils.

Click here for pics from protests by DignityNY

LGBT PRIDE 2008

Please click here for more details about the following events:
Sunday, June 1: Queens Pride Parade and Festival
Saturday, June 7: Staten Island Pride Parade and Festival
Saturday, June 28: Dignity NY’s LGBT Pride Liturgy
Sunday, June 29: Witness at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Sunday, June 29: LGBT Pride March
Sunday, June 29: Out & Faithful and in the Life Ministries Presents Faith in Pride
Click here for pics from Pride 2008

LENT

Ash Wednesday Prayer Service
Wednesday, February 6, 2008, 6:30 pm
The LGBTCenter (208 West 13th St)
Palm Sunday Mass
Sunday, March 16, 2008, 7:30 pm
St. John's in the Village Church (West 11th St at Waverly Place)

Good Friday Service
Friday, March 21, 2008, 3:00 pm
The LGBTCenter (208 West 13th St)
Easter Sunday Mass
Sunday, March 23, 2008, 7:30 pm
St. John's in the Village Church (West 11th St at Waverly Place)

SUNDAY BRUNCH

All members and friends are warmly invited to join us
Sunday, February 3, 2007, 2:00 PM
Viceroy Restaurant, corner of 8th Avenue & 18th Street. Price: $20 per person, includes entrée, Mimosa or Bloody Mary (juice or soda may be substituted), coffee or tea, tax & tip.
Contact Sebastian Ribaudo

CHRISTMAS EVE LITURGY

All members, friends, and visitors are warmly invited to join us at our Christmas Eve liturgy
Monday, December 24, 2007, 7:30 PM
Judson Memorial Church (in the main church)
Corner of Washington Square South and Thompson St.
55 Washington Square South
Refreshments will follow liturgy.
Please note: Our regular Sunday night liturgy, for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, will be held as usual at St. John’s on December 23 at 7:30 PM.

ADVENT SERIES: “OPENING LINES”

Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Place: LGBT Community Center
208 West 13th Street, Room: TBA
Facilitator: Fr. Joe Akus

How do the four Gospels begin the "story of Jesus"? We will look at how the evangelists begin, what they say, and what they are trying to do with the opening scenes of their respective writings.
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007 - The Gospel of Mark
Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007 - The Gospel of Luke
Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007 - The Gospel of Matthew
Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007 - The Gospel of John

STONEWALL CHORALE HOLIDAY CONCERT: “A FRENCH CAROL TRADITION”

Saturday, December 8, 2007, 8:00 PM. Church of the Ascension, Fifth Avenue and West 10th Street. Tickets: $25. For ticket information, please see Dignity/New York choir member Tom Randle, tel. 716-863-9713; e-mail: Rtomran@aol.com.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE: Mass and Social

Wednesday, December 12, 2007, 7:30 PM, St. John’s in the Village
Please join us to commemorate the tradition of the appearance of Mary, Mother of Jesus, to the Aztec peasant Juan Diego, in Tepeyac, Mexico in the year 1531. For nearly 500 years “Our Lady of Guadalupe has been revered as both a human and divine symbol of God’s special love for all the marginalized peoples of the world. Our Eucharistic liturgy will be followed by a social with traditional Mexican fare. Todos son bienvenidos! All are welcome!

CHRISTMAS WRAPPING PARTY

Friday, December 14, 2007, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Catholic Lesbians Group & Friends.
The Church of St. Francis Xavier, 55 West 15 Street, 2nd Floor, West Room.
A “Picture The Homeless and Broadway Community” benefit for girls and boys, ages 1 -12. More info: ssamoy@aol.com.

FREE SCREENING OF SAINTS AND SINNERS

Monday, December 3, 2007, 6:00 PM. Calandra Institute, CUNY Grad Center TV Studio, Suite 1400, 365 Fifth Avenue (34 – 35 streets). A 2004 film exploring the legal, political, social, and religious aspects of same-sex marriage and its effects on American society. Featuring Dignity/New York members Edward DeBonis and Vincent Maniscalco, who formalized their relationship in the Holy Sacrament of Marriage. Post-screening discussion with director Abigail Honor.

DignityNY CHRISTMAS PARTY

Saturday, December 1, 2007. To support the work of Our Place, a home for abandoned people with HIV/AIDS in South Africa.

MULTI-FAITH ROUNDTABLE

Sunday, November 4, 2007, 2 to 6:30 PM. Sponsored by Pride in the Pulpit, co-sponsored by DignityNY. Local clergy and leaders of faith will gather together at the Community Unitarian Church in White Plains (468 Rosedale Avenue) to pray and discuss how to better advocate for LGBT New Yorkers and their families. Panelists will include Brendan Fay. Suggested registration fee: $10. RSVP by Oct. 30 to Rev. Dámaris E. Ortega at 212-627-0305 or dortega at prideagenda.org.

DignityNY’S 35TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER

Monday, October 29, 2007, 7 PM. Guests of Honor: John McNeill, Charles Chiarelli, and Tom Moulton, the 2007 Charles Gormley Award recipient. At East of 8th Restaurant, 8th Ave. & 23 St. Tickets: $50. Scholarships available. See Tom McLoughlin at the social for reservations or contact him at tommac at aol.com or 212-529-6322.

FUNDRAISER FOR BRENDAN FAY’S FILM ABOUT JOHN MCNEILL

Saturday, October 27, 2007, 6 to 8 PM. 445 W. 23 St., Apt.4F, Manhattan. Wine and hors d’oeuvres reception, Uncommon Jesuit preview, Q&A with John McNeill and filmmakers Brendan Fay, Susan Muska, and Greta Olafsdottir. The goal is to raise the funds needed to complete the film. Donations of $1,000, $500, $100 and other amounts will be greatly appreciated. RSVP by October 20 to Brendan at 718-721-2780 or by email to brendan at stpatsforall.com.

DignityUSA CONVENTION

July 5-8, 2007, Austin, Texas. There’s still time for last-minute registration and hotel reservations! The Steering Committee will reimburse the cost of regular registration for any chapter member who requests it. If you did not receive a registration packet in the mail, please call 800-877-8797 or go to www.dignityusa.org/convention07. The Convention Committee, the Board of Directors, and friends from all the Dignity chapters look forward to seeing y’all in Austin!

A WOMAN PRIEST FOR GAY PRIDE?

June 23, 2007

Dignity New York has invited Rev. Victoria Rue, a Roman Catholic Woman Priest, to preside and preach at our annual Gay Pride Liturgy at Judson Memorial on June 23. Since 2002, the Roman Catholic Women Priests movement has ordained dozens of women deacons and priests in conscientious objection against canon law but in rites seen as valid because their women bishops were duly consecrated – in secret – by canonical male bishops. Victoria was a very active member of our Dignity chapter during the 1980s.
More information here.
Press releases and pics here.

Dignity New York invites Catholic lesbian gay bisexual transgender queer people and their friends in New York to our our annual Gay Pride Liturgy.
3RD ANNUAL DIGNITY VARIETY SHOW AND FUND RAISER

Saturday, May 12, 2007, 7:00 PM
Hosted by Carmella Cann
at Helen's Hideaway Room
8th Ave. between 18th and 19th Streets. Cover $15 plus $15 drink or food minimum. Any questions, see Michael McDerman or e-mail him at michaelmcderman at aol.com

Dignity New York invites lesbian gay bisexual transgender queer people and their friends in New York to our fund raiser on May 12, 7:00 pm.