Sisters of the Divine Compassion

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Events on Campus ~ Open to the Public

Employment Networking and Support Group ~ Monday Evenings in February

If this past year’s economic downturn has left you feeling discouraged or questioning what to do next, join us for ideas and support!  6:30-8 PM at the RDC Center.  For information or to register, call Pat Sheridan, LCSW, 914-798-1103.

  

Meditation ~ Wednesdays thru March

Be guided through breathing, letting go, relaxing the physical body and connecting with your own deeper self.  Meditation has been honored for centuries as a way of finding inner peace; in today’s hectic world it is more valuable than ever. 7-8 PM.  2nd floor Divine Compassion Spirituality Center.  914-798-1202  $15.


Lenten Lunches - Fridays, thru April 2

Come for a simple lunch of homemade soup and bread, quiet time to ponder a season reading and an opportunity to share your thoughts.  Suggested donation $6.  Noon to 1 PM Guild Room at Good Counsel Convent.  Info and directions at www.DivineCompassion.org or 914-798-1201   


Praying with Women Who Have Seen the Divine ~ 6 Mondays beginning February 22

Each week the words and other expressions of women who have the special gift of seeing and expressing God’s presence in our midst will be the basis of prayer.  7 to 8:30 PM in the Spirituality Center.  $10 per evening; $50 for series of six.  Call 914-798-1200

 

Concerts at the Chapel ~  Fiddler Rose Flanagan and Her Musical Friends ~ February 28

A gala Irish musical program, with Rose Flanagan on fidlle, accompanied by flute, accordian and piano.  All the favorites of the season!  Join us afterwards for light refreshments in the Convent.  2 PM.  $20 adults and $10 children. SPECIAL PRICE!  $25 FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! www.DivineCompassion.org  914-798-1202

Monday Night at the Movies ~ March 8

“Taking  Root, the Vision of Wangari Maatha,” an African story: how the simple act of women planting trees changed a nation.  FREE at 7:00 p.m.  Guild Room.  Info and directions at www.DivineCompassion.org or 914-798-1201  

 

Friendly Gathering 2010 ~ Westchester’s Famous IRISH SING-ALONG ~ Saturday, March 13

A Night of Irish laughter, songs, dancing and spreading goodness! Corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, Irish soda bread for sustenamce; cash bar for beer and wine.  Featuring Brian Conway, Julee Glaub, Brendan & Felix Dolan & the O’Rourke Irish Dancers.  This year’s honoree is Lorraine Buonocunto, director, Ecumenical Emergency Food Pantry of White Plains, and its Volunteers.  $40 in advance & $45 at door (seniors $30/$35). 6:30 to 11:00 PM in the Kearney Gym. For more info, please call 914-798-1106.

 

Sunday Liturgy
Come to the beautiful Chapel of the Divine Compassion for your Sunday worship.  Mass at 11:15 AM.  (Mass in German at 9:30 AM.)  All are welcome. 

 

Good Counsel Convent Available for Social Events

The Sisters of the Divine Compassion and NY Hospitality Group, known for its “Sam’s of Gedney Way” facility, announce the opening of Mapleton at Good Counsel, a business meeting and social event facility offering 21st century technology and gourmet cuisine in a beautiful historic setting, originally built as a convent in 1903. Call David Pellon at 914-949-3543.


Space Available for Rent

Rooms in our beautiful convent are available for rent for private, business and social events.  Call Sr. Felicitas Russell at 914-798-1123.

 

SAVE THE DATES
For info about the events below, call the Advancement Office at 914-798-1140

 April 24 ~ Good Counsel Reunion

April 24 ~ Hudson Valley Symphonic Wind Ensemble 

June 27 ~ Founders Day

September 27 ~ Golf Outing