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The recent Hearts of Gold Gala hosted by Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland (CCCSR) was an enormous success acknowledging the hard work of 13 members of Rockland County Parishes for their \u201chearts of gold.\u201d<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

By Paddy McCarthy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While I was Out&About last week I visited McCarthy\u2019s Irish Pub<\/strong> on 46th Street, off Times Square. You know that every time I pay a visit it is always very comfortable with some very pleasant staff to serve you. I can see when I\u2019m Out&About that there is a good buzz in a lot of the Irish bars and restaurants that I am very happy to say. I know from talking to a lot of them that they have had a lean time since after the Saint Patrick\u2019s Day festivities and things are only now picking up again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have some great news to tell you, which is that the fabled midtown pub Langan\u2019s <\/strong>finds a new home after closing in 2018. Now the big news on booming West 47th Street is the return later this year of Langan\u2019s Irish bar and eatery. I know that Des O\u2019Brien<\/strong> and his partners will make this establishment bigger and better than ever before, ah, I can\u2019t wait to have a cold one there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The New York State AOH<\/strong> and the New York Yankees<\/strong> will be hosting an Irish Heritage Night<\/strong> on Friday, August 23.  Please see the ad elsewhere in this digital edition for more details. Everyone that purchases a ticket gets a custom NY Yankees hat. Depending on interest I am told, the NYS AOH will probably have a tailgating event before the game, now were talking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The great Andy Cooney<\/strong> has announced his annual Halfway to St Patrick’s Day Dinner & Show<\/strong> package at The Irish Coffee Pub<\/strong> in East Islip will take place on Thursday September 19th. It\u2019s always a great night and he\u2019s invited Irish comedian Mick Thomas<\/strong> to join them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recent Hearts of Gold Gala<\/strong> hosted by Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland (CCCSR)<\/strong> was an enormous success acknowledging the hard work of 13 members of Rockland County Parishes for their \u201chearts of gold.\u201d The honorees were nominated by their respective Pastors for their dedication and commitment to their own parish ministry. \u201cIt was our honor to celebrate so many special individuals who give back to others through their Parish communities. This was the second time we asked the local Parish priests to identify their own Parish members for this recognition and I\u2019m proud to say it is now a tradition that the entire Rockland community looks forward to,\u201d stated Dan Eudene<\/strong>, Executive Director of Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CCCSR has been assisting Rocklanders with food insecurity and housing issues for over 25 years. They have an on-site garden and food pantry to help ensure individuals receive the food they need as well as fresh produce to put on the table. The money raised for the gala goes directly to help individuals and families in need across Rockland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 13 Parish members honored were: Judith Scandiffio<\/strong>, St. Catharine of Alexandria, Blauvelt; St. Anthony Youth Group<\/strong>, St. Anthony, Nanuet; Henry Antonucci<\/strong>, Sacred Heart Church, Suffern; Kathryn Kelly<\/strong> and Gloria Toal<\/strong>, St. Augustine, New City; Colleen Johnson<\/strong>, St. Gregory Barbarigo, Garnerville; Dena Fischetti<\/strong>, St. Francis of Assisi, West Nyack; Yaneth Magana<\/strong>, Parish of St. Paul and St. Ann, Congers; Raymond Hayes<\/strong>, St John Henry Newman, Tappan and Piermont; Margaret Robertson<\/strong>, St. Margaret of Antioch, Pearl River; Kathi and Larry Urban<\/strong>, St, Aedan\u2019s, Pearl River; and Matilde Lopez<\/strong>, St. Peters & St. Mary\u2019s, Haverstraw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland is an affiliate of the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York<\/strong> and is a not-for-profit 501c3 social service agency established in 1996 by the Catholic parishes of Rockland County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through compassionate and professional case management, Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland assists individuals and families of all ages, from every race, and ethnic group from throughout Rockland County regardless of their religious affiliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The organization\u2019s focus is to provide the necessities of life, such as food, shelter and emergency assistance for those in need. Programs include information and referral, general case management, homelessness and eviction prevention, emergency financial assistance, nutritional outreach and education, street outreach, the warming center, a food pantry, and immigration legal services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CCCSR envisions a Rockland County where all individuals have the basic necessities \u2013 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<\/a> or by calling (845) 942-5791.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope you enjoyed this week\u2019s Out&About and I hope to see you all again next week with another bit of gossip\u2026 <\/p>\n

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