Cardinal Dolan To Attend Annual Blessing Of The Soil

From CCSR: Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland has announced the dates for two of their most popular events, the Annual Dinner and the Blessing of the Soil. The Annual Dinner fundraiser will be held Thursday, March 22 at Town & Country in Congers (922 Route 9W), while the Blessing of the Soil, with Guest of Honor His Eminence Archbishop Timothy Cardinal Dolan in attendance, is set for Saturday, April 28 at Catholic Charities in Haverstraw (78 Hudson Avenue).

The Annual Dinner fundraiser will kick off at 6:00 PM with a social hour, followed by dinner at 7:00 PM. CCCSR will celebrate several honorees, including:

• Business Community Award Recipient: Frances Glick of Mateo Communications
• Community Service Award Recipient: Marion Breland, Director of Youth and Family Services of the Haverstraw Community Center
• Lifetime Community Service Award Recipient: Susan Tiso of Immaculate Conception Parish

The Annual Blessing of the Soil, with Archbishop Dolan as Guest of Honor, is to begin at 12 noon on April 28 and will feature activities for the entire family.

Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland provides services to people of all ages, from every race and ethnic group from all over the County. The organization’s focus is to provide life necessities, including food, shelter and other emergency assistance to those in need. The compassionate and professional staff speak English, Spanish, French and Creole, and assist people of all ages, races and religions in Rockland County. “CCCSR envisions a Rockland County where all individuals have the basic necessities – food, shelter and help in time of crisis in order to reach their full potential and lead a life of dignity.” More information can be found at www.ccsrockland.org or by calling (845) 942-5791.

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