CHRISTMAS TREES, WREATHS, AND POINSETTIAS FOR SALE

  

Christmas Trees, Wreaths,

and Poinsettias for Sale 

Saturday, December 7th

Sunday, December 8th

Saturday, December 14th

Sunday, December 15th

9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

Wreaths will be sold for $25 each, poinsettias will sell for $15 each, and Christmas trees will cost $80 and up--depending on the tree's size--at Cub Scout Pack 187's sale in front of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.

 

The sale is scheduled for Saturday, December 7th, Sunday, December 8th, Saturday, December 14th, and Sunday, December 15th , from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

In lieu of a purchase, tax-deductible donations can be made through the troop's QR code above.

 

Location

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church

2805 Fort Hamilton Parkway

between E. 4th and E. 5th streets

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

 

DONATE THANKSGIVING SIDE DISHES TO A NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD PANTRY

 At Foodtown of Kensington, you can purchase a bag of food for Thanksgiving side dishes that will be donated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary food pantry.

Tell a cashier that you want to buy a bag (or additional bags, if you like), and the cost ($10 per bag) will be added to your bill.

Each Buy-A-Bag contains a can of vegetables, a can of gravy, a bag of instant potatoes, a bag of rice, and a can of sweet potatoes.

Location 

Foodtown of Kensington

382 McDonald Avenue

corner of Albemarle Road

Kensington 

(718) 871-6161

https://www.foodtown.com/stores/foodtown-of-kensington

https://www.facebook.com/FoodtownofKensington

FREE CRAFTING MEETUPS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

 

Free Crafting Meetups

Kensington Library Storytime Room, 4207 18th Avenue:  Learn the basics of crocheting and knitting at the Crochet/Knit Club. All skill levels are welcome. Yarn, knitting needles, and crochet hooks are provided for the lesson, but you can bring your own supplies, if you prefer. Classes are held twice a month on Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All ages are welcome.

 

Windsor Terrace Library Meeting Room, 160 E. 5th Street at Fort Hamilton Parkway: Work on your knitting, crocheting, sewing, and other fiber arts projects with your neighbors while sipping tea at Stitch 'n Sip: Knitting, Crocheting, & Sewing. Bring your own crafting materials. Formal instruction isn't provided. Stitch 'n Sip meets on Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For ages 18+.

 

 

Windsor Terrace Library, 160 E. 5th Street: Virtual Knit, Crochet & Sew Together meets on Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. to 7:50 p.m. This is a Zoom knitting/crocheting/sewing/fiber arts session to share your projects and hang out. All are welcome. Registration is required.

Windsor Terrace Library, 160 E. 5th Street:

Adult Beginner Knitting lessons are available on Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Open to knitters at all levels.

 

Bad Therapy Bar, 1008 Cortelyou Road: The Craft Circle is an informal monthly meetup where people knit, crochet, and work on other crafts. It is for all levels; learners are welcome. The meetup is dog-friendly.

 

The Craft Salon, 625 Church Avenue: The knitting and crocheting meetup is for adults at all levels of competence, although teenagers are also welcome. Owner Dari Litchman is available to teach you how to knit or crochet. From time to time, yarn swapping takes place. The meetups are always on a Sunday but are not always on the fourth Sunday.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 2805 Fort Hamilton Parkway: The sewing and crochet group meets on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. in the Marian Center in the rectory (next to the church). All are welcome.

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Informational

 

Kensington Knitting Group: The page offers information and announcements that are of interest to knitters, especially knitters in the neighborhood. https://www.facebook.com/groups/213963390120109/

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Fee-based Knitting Lessons

 

 

Two types of fee-based knitting lessons are available at Argyle Yarn Shop on Prospect Park West. They are "Beginning Knitting"--a two-part workshop--and "Open Forum Knitting--a two-hour, semi-private lesson. Read about them and register at  https://www.argyleyarnshop.com/classes.html.

TWO-DAY HOLIDAY VENDOR FAIR

Holiday Vendor Fair

Saturday, December 7th,

Sunday, December 8th

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The annual two-day Immaculate Heart of Mary Holiday Vendor Fair has been scheduled for Saturday, December 7th, and Sunday, December 8th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Brooklyn Prospect Charter School.

 

Admission is free, and the fair is open to all.

 

Vendors will sell a variety of goods, including confections, candies, crafts, toys, clothing, handmade items, art, jewelry, and more.

 

In addition, Santa Claus will visit, raffles and a 50/50 draw will be held, and refreshments will be available.

Location

Brooklyn Prospect Charter School 

school yard and gym

3002 Fort Hamilton Parkway

between E. 2nd and E. 3rd streets

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

GENTLY-USED CLOTHING WANTED

Clothing Donation

Sunday, February 25th

 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Donate gently-used clothing to the Saint Vincent de Paul Society by bringing it to their truck on Sunday, February 25th, between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. During those hours, the truck will be parked in front of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (IHM).

Donations of gently-used clothing and shoes for women, men, and children are welcome. 

 

Used clothing and shoes must be clean, and they must be in wearable condition. Stained, ripped, or worn-out clothing won't be accepted. 

 

Clothing can only be donated on that day and between those hours. Any items brought to IHM before Sunday, February 25th, at 8:30 a.m. will be discarded because the church doesn't have storage space for them.

 

Location

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church

2805 Fort Hamilton Parkway

between E. 4th and E. 5th streets

Windsor Terrace - Kensington, Brooklyn, New York 

https://ihm-brooklyn.org/

 

CHRISTMAS TREES, WREATHS, AND POINSETTIAS FOR SALE

Christmas Trees, Wreaths,

and Poinsettias for Sale 

Saturday, December 2nd

Sunday, December 3rd

Saturday, December 9th

Sunday, December 10th

9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

Update, December 9th: All of the trees were sold during the first weekend, so none are available for purchase during the second weekend. Wreaths and poinsettias are still available.

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Wreaths will be for sale at $25 each, poinsettias will cost $15 each, and Christmas trees (prices vary by size) will be sold for the first time at the Boy Scout Troop 187 and Cub Scout Pack 187 annual holiday fundraiser.

 

The sale is scheduled for Saturday, December 2nd, Sunday, December 3rd, Saturday, December 9th, and Sunday, December 10th , from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.

 

Scouts are taking pre-orders, allowing you to reserve a tree, wreath, or poinsettia in advance.

 

Location

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church

2805 Fort Hamilton Parkway

corner of E. 5th Street

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

 

DONATE GENTLY-USED CLOTHING

 

Clothing Donation

Sunday, October 15th

 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Donate gently-used clothing to the Saint Vincent de Paul Society by bringing it to the society's truck on Sunday, October 15th, between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., when it will be parked in front of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (IHM).

Donations of gently-used clothing and shoes for women, men, and children are welcome. Used clothing and shoes must be clean and must be in wearable condition. Stained, ripped, worn-out clothes won't be accepted. 

 

Clothing can only be donated on that day and between those hours. Anything brought to IHM before Sunday at 8:30 a.m. will be discarded because of a lack of storage space.

 

Location

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church

2805 Fort Hamilton Parkway

between E. 4th and E. 5th streets

Windsor Terrace - Kensington, Brooklyn, New York 

https://ihm-brooklyn.org/

 

HOLIDAY VENDOR FAIR PLANNED FOR NOVEMBER

Holiday Vendor Fair

Saturday, November 11th

Sunday, November 12th

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

The Immaculate Heart of Mary Holiday Vendor Fair will be held on Saturday, November 11th, and Sunday, November 12th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

Vendors will offer confections, candies, crafts, clothing, handmade items, art, jewelry, and more.

 

Raffles and 50/50 will be featured.

 

If you would like to have a vendor table at the fair, contact John Mancuso at (718) 871-1310.

 

Location

Brooklyn Prospect High School 

School Yard and Gym

3002 Fort Hamilton Parkway

between E. 2nd and E. 3rd streets

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

FOOD PANTRY OPEN TO ALL NEIGHBORS AT IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CHURCH

 

The food pantry at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (IHM) serves its Windsor Terrace and Kensington neighbors who are in need.

The pantry distributes non-perishable items, such as cereal, peanut butter, jelly, canned vegetables, canned fruit, soup, tuna fish, crackers, non-refrigerated (UHT) milk (Parmalat or other brands), and other non-perishable goods as well as personal care items. Donations of these items are gratefully received.

Donations of heavy-duty reusable grocery bags to distribute the food, such as the ones from Fresh Direct and other delivery services, are also appreciated. Bring your bags to the rectory (next to the church) and indicate that they are for the food pantry.

From the IHM website:

FOOD PANTRY

“To distribute food to those in need”

 

The IHM Food Pantry provides non-perishable food and personal care items to families and senior citizens in our parish and local community. During the holiday season, families also receive clothing, toys, and gifts. Emergency distributions are available when a local family is in crisis.

Our volunteers work together as a team to make sure the shelves are stocked, donations are picked up and brought to the food pantry, and ample bags are prepared and distributed to the recipients on a monthly basis.

From time to time, people do struggle to meet their financial obligations, and as a Christian community we are charged to care for the poor, elderly, needy, disabled, and homebound.

Donations are needed for distribution each month. Please place food donations in the baskets located in the side vestibules of the church.

The Food Pantry is supported by the generosity of our parishioners. For an application, or to volunteer time at the pantry, please contact G. Cassone by calling the Rectory at (718) 871-1310 ext.10.

For additional information, contact the parish office, located in the rectory. It is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It is closed on holidays.

Location

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
2805 Fort Hamilton Parkway

between E. 4th and E. 5th streets
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

one block from the Kensington border
phone (718) 871-1310

website https://ihm-brooklyn.org/

contact form https://ihm-brooklyn.org/about/contact

WREATHS AND POINSETTIAS FOR SALE IN FRONT OF IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CHURCH

Wreath and Poinsettia Sale

Saturday, December 4th, Sunday, December 5th,

Saturday, December 11th, Sunday, December 12th

9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

Immaculate Heart of Mary Boy Scout Troop 187 and Cub Scout Pack 187 will be selling wreaths and poinsettias from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on these days:

• Saturday, December 4th,
• Sunday, December 5th,
• Saturday, December 11th, and
• Sunday, December 12th.

 

They'll set up their wares in front of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.

 

Prices

wreath: $25

poinsettia: $15

 

Local delivery is available.

 

All proceeds will be used to support the troop and its community activities.

 

Location 

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church

2805 Fort Hamilton Parkway

between E. 4th and E. 5th streets

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://ihm-brooklyn.org 

https://www.facebook.com/IHMBKNY/ 

BLESSING OF THE PETS

Blessing of the Pets

Saturday, October 2nd, 1:30 p.m.

 

In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment, the annual Blessing of the Pets will take place on his Feast Day in front of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Saturday, October 2nd, at 1:30 p.m.

All walkers, swimmers, crawlers, and climbers are invited to be blessed. 

 

Keep your pets secure and safe by putting them on a leash or in a carrier before bringing them to the church.

 

Location

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church

2805 Fort Hamilton Parkway

between E. 4th and E. 5th streets

Windsor Terrace - Kensington, Brooklyn, New York

https://ihm-brooklyn.org/ 

CLOTHING DONATIONS REQUESTED

 

 

Clothing Donation

Sunday, October 24th, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Donate new and gently-used clothing to the Saint Vincent de Paul Society by bringing it to the society's truck on Sunday, October 24th, between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., when it will be parked in front of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (IHM).

Donations of new and gently-used clothing and shoes for women, men, and children are welcome. Used clothing and shoes must be clean and must be in wearable condition. Stained, ripped, worn-out clothes won't be accepted. 

 

Clothing can only be donated on that day and between those hours. Anything brought to IHM before Sunday at 8:30 a.m. will be discarded because of a lack of storage space.

 

Location

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church

2805 Fort Hamilton Parkway

between E. 4th and E. 5th streets

Windsor Terrace - Kensington, Brooklyn, New York 

https://ihm-brooklyn.org/ 

   

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE FAIR ON FORT HAMILTON PARKWAY

Holiday Boutique Fair

Saturday, November 6th, and Sunday, November 7th, 

10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 

An indoor and outdoor Holiday Boutique Fair will be held at Brooklyn Prospect Charter School from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 6th, and Sunday, November 7th.

Vendors at Immaculate Heart of Mary's (IHM) fair will sell art, confections, candies, crafts, clothing, handmade items, jewelry, and other goods.

IHM is looking for vendors who would like to sell their wares at the fair. The cost of a booth is $75 for one day ($50 if you pay before October 6th) or $125 for both days ($100 if you pay before October 6th. Each vendor's booth measures 10x10 and includes one table. Any vendor who wants to set up a spot outside can bring additional tables or tents.

 

Each vendor is required to donate a $25 item that will be raffled off. Only one vendor per category will be allowed.

 

To arrange to set up a table at the fair, call John Mancuso at (718) 871-1310, extension 4.

Location

Brooklyn Prospect Charter School

3002 Fort Hamilton Parkway

between E. 2nd and E. 3rd streets

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn