Welcome to the web page for the parish families of Our Lady of Pompeii and Sacred Heart in Dobbs Ferry, New York. This is our home on the Internet. Here you will find the latest news and information about our parish. We are happy to share our weekly schedules of Masses and devotions with you. We hope you enjoy your visit and encourage you to check back often for updates.
Father Charlie's Monday Morning Alka-Seltzers
In separating ourselves from the English Crown and establishing our government on ...
ADL Injects New Tension in Catholic-Jewish Dialogue
n the latest show of tensions between Catholic and Jewish leaders, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has issued a critical statement about a
CatholicMatch.com acquires CatholicDaters.com
Catholic Match LLC, the largest provider of online singles services to the Catholic community, announced today that it has acquired the assets of CatholicDaters.com (http://www.catholicdaters.com).
It Takes A Community
Alcohol is the leading drug of choice for young people - more popular than all other illegal drugs combined. Common sense says that's troubling. But now science confirms it. On this program, CONTACT goes to the nation's capitol, Washington, D.C., to learn from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism why none of us should want kids and teens to drink. You'll also hear from Community ...
A vision of Heaven
As Dale McKay was facing death, he spoke to writer Nancy Schertzing about his feelings and his hopes for heaven. Later, Nancy spoke with Dale's widow, Ellen, who shared the joy of their marriage and the moving experience of Dale's death. Their story is filled with love and hope that speaks to all of us.
In the Know with Father Joe
Dear Fr. Joe: What is a mortal sin? If I commit one, do I automatically go to hell?
New Mission Education Materials From Glenmary
A major commitment of Glenmary Home Missioners is to call young people into mission and to raise awareness of mission need here in the United States. That’s the goal of the new Educate & Inspire: Home Mission Materials From Glenmary, a joint project of Glenmary priests, brothers and sisters. The first materials were released in time for Mission Month (October) 2006 and the latest...
Family Rosary Announces Winners of 2008 "Try Prayer! It Works!" Contest
Family Rosary has announced the winners of the 2008 "Try Prayer! It Works!" contest. The 13th annual national competition — which encourages students to express their faith through art, poetry and prose — attracted more than 3,000 entries from more than 50,000 participants from across the country. ...
Danny's Magic Drawings
“But it’s just a picture,” said Danny. He sat on the sidewalk in front of his house. Green and purple sidewalk chalk smudged his face and t-shirt.
Each year California Catholics gather in Sacramento to speak with their elected officials The Holy Father appointed Msgr. Raffaello Martinelli of the clergy of the diocese of Bergamo, Italy, bureau chief at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, as bishop of Frascati (area 183, population 121,000, Catholics 116,000, priests 162, permanent deacons 1, religious 703), Italy. The ...
US National Media Education Conference 2005: "Giving Voice to a Diverse Nation"
On-line registration is now available for the largest, most prestigious and broad-based gathering of media literacy educators in the U.S.: the National Media Education Conference 2005 which will take place from June 25 to 28 in San Francisco, California.
Part 4: How to Be a Dynamic and Evangelizing Parish
Two very different parishes show what it takes to be both energetic and spiritual.
14th Sun [B] 2009
Shortly after He began His public ministry, Jesus went back to His hometown of Nazareth. What happened there was very sad. All of the familiar things and people were there -- but it was far from being a happy homecoming. They gave Him the cold shoulder and He ended up leaving Nazareth forever. As St. Luke gives the account, the people there in Nazareth froze Him out and then tried to throw Him over a cliff. Why?
California Catholic Lobby Day
about issues of concern to the Church. This effort is ...
Other Pontifical Acts