Deacon-ready, but LI women wait for the Catholic Church to change

The women meet all the requirements except one: they're not men. As deacons, they could preach at Mass and preside over baptisms, weddings and funerals.

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Upcoming Events

Library Book Club: Little Fires Everywhere

Dec15

Discussion of the novel "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng, register

Where

Bayport-Blue Point Public Library

186 Middle Rd.

Blue Point, NY

Phone

631-363-6133

Price

free

Puzzle Exchange Club

Dec16

Trade your jigsaw puzzles with other puzzle enthusiasts

Where

Bayport-Blue Point Public Library

186 Middle Rd.

Blue Point, NY

Phone

631-363-6133

Price

free

Christmas Carnival

Dec21

J.K. Hodge will perform new piano compositions and holiday favorites, a violinist and vocalist will accompany him, register

Where

Bayport-Blue Point Public Library

186 Middle Rd.

Blue Point, NY

Phone

631-363-6133

Price

free

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