Cabrini Immigrant Services, Dobbs Ferry (CIS-DF), held a STARS (StoryTelling, Art, Reading and Socialization) for Kids Program for students in Grades 3-4. Dr. Wendy Mages, a trained storyteller, told the story, Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch, by Eileen Spinelli. The story is about a man who kept to himself. One day, he received a heart-shaped box of candy with a note that said, “Somebody Loves You.” This note changed his whole life. He went out more, was friendly and seemed so much happier. Sadly, he found out that the package was sent by mistake. He went back to his old self until his neighbors came together and let him know how much he was loved.
After listening to the story, the children had a wonderful discussion about how important it is to be accepting and loving of others. They spoke about bullying and how some children don’t have any friends. The children discussed ways that they can help make others feel more comfortable and loved. They painted a poster showing ways they can be loving and kind to others. The hope is that others will see the posters and also spread love. They reminded us that our actions speak louder than our words. The children are going to make more of effort to sit with someone when they are alone, talk to someone who seems sad and just spread love.
Everyone loved the story. In fact, many said that it was their favorite one. They were so happy to receive a copy of the book so they can not only share the story but they can also share the love.
~ USCCB
The Knitting Group from Cabrini Immigrant Services – Dobbs Ferry (CIS-DF) has been hard at work putting smiles on the faces of many children. The group crocheted bunnies for Valentine’s Day. The bunnies were donated to the children at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, NY. Every stitch was made with love for the children who would be spending Valentine’s Day in the hospital.
The Cabrini Cheer and Dance teams recently traveled to Walt Disney World to compete on the national stage at ESPN Wide World of Sports in the National High School Cheerleading and Dance Championship. Cabrini’s teams earned a Top Ten ranking in the nation! The experience placed Cabrini among the country’s strongest programs and highlighted months of disciplined preparation, unity, and resilience. Guided by Coaches Teena and Amanda Costales, ‘15 and supported by Athletic Director Sarah Heraty Bruzeau’15 and Director of Facilities and Operations Kirk Maronge, the team represented Cabrini with confidence, professionalism, and heart.
In athletics, Cabrini Soccer captured the District Championship title under the leadership of Coach Ryan Hodkinson.
On Tuesday, February 10th, the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus joined in a Vocation Fair on the campus of Villanova University hosted by Fr. Jeremy Hiers, OSA, Vocation Director for the Villanova Province of the Augustinian Friars.
It was an event to introduce Villanova students to the many charisms in religious life and to meet religious sisters, brothers and priests and to learn more about religious life as a vocational path. Sr. Roselle Santivasi, MSC and MSC Vocation Team Coordinator Nancy Costello were present to meet and speak with students.
Sr. Joan will be missioned from Chicago to Dobbs Ferry, NY
From a Catholic perspective, Ash Wednesday signifies several important spiritual realities:
At Cabrini Immigrant Services of NYC, our staff, through the program Justice for Immigrants (JFI), has participated in a number of mobilizations in the city and in our state’s capital to show our support for protecting immigrant rights!
Cabrini Immigrant Services – Dobbs Ferry (CIS-DF), held a workshop entitled: “Hipertensión: ¿Qué la causa? ¿Cómo se trata?” (Hypertension: What causes it/How to treat it). Amy Della Rocca, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and Sarah Townley, a Family Nurse Practitioner, presented the workshop.