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Apr 13 1941
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Rev. George G. Morrow, Ph.D. – Founder and first pastor celebrates 7:30AM Easter high mass in a small white wooden church.
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Aug. 1945
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The grotto dedicated by Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
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June 1948
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Rev. Adam J. Pfundstein becomes pastor
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Apr. 1950
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Groundbreaking for Notre Dame School
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Sept 1951
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Sisters of St. Dominic arrive at parish. Notre Dame School opens with Sister Herbert Marie, OP as first principal. Approximately 700 pupils enrolled
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Dec. 1951
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First Notre Dame Convent opened.
Notre Dame School dedicated by the Most Rev. Thomas E. Molloy, STD. Archbishop of Brooklyn Diocese
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June 1954
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First graduation exercises at Notre Dame School
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Apr. 1956
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Building Fund Campaign started for the new church and school addition
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May 1957
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The Diocese of Rockville Centre established with the Most Rev. Walter P. Kellenberg as the First Ordinary
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Aug. 1957
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Franciscan Brothers use former rectory as Friary. Brothers will teach 5, 6, 7, & 8th grade boys
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Sept 1957
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Bishop Kellenberg approves the new Building Program at Notre Dame.
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June 1959
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 The new Church of Notre Dame is dedicated by Bishop Kellenberg. Graduation exercises of the first class to complete entire course at Notre Dame School. There are 101 Grads
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Oct. 1959
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Dedication of the auditorium and new classrooms by Bishop Kellenberg
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Apr. 1962
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Parish census discloses there are 3,255 families registered
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Dec. 1964
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Feast day of parish. Ground breaking ceremony for the new convent
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Sept. 1965
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The new convent is opened by the Sisters of St. Dominic
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Sept. 1968
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Introduction of the Folk Mass
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Aug. 1973
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Monsignor Adam J. Pfundstein dies and the Notre Dame School auditorium is named in his honor
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Sept. 1973
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Fr. John T. Uris installed as the 3rd pastor. Sister Eileen Stattel, OP becomes new school principal
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Sept. 1977
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Notre Dame School Parents Association inaugurated
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June 1977
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First Eucharistic Ministers are commissioned in Notre Dame Parish
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May 1979
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Ordination of Deacon Leon Korrell
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Sept. 1980
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Family Life Program introduced into the Religion curriculum
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Sept. 1981
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S. Lorraine McDonald, OP welcomed as new principal of Notre Dame School
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April 1983
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First Annual Walk for Hunger
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June 1986
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Father Murray becomes 4th pastor of Notre Dame Parish. Fr. Uris retires
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Sept. 1987
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Full day session of kindergarten commences at Notre Dame School
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May 1988
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Ordination of Deacon Lou Cottell and Deacon Gil McGaffney
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Fall 1992
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S. Mary Jane Coleman, RSM is welcomed to Parish of Notre Dame as Director of Religious Education
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June 1993
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Monsignor Peter J. Pflomm welcomed as the 5th pastor. Fr. Murray retires
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Sept. 1994
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Office of Parish Social Ministry established, Sister Alice Reichmeider, OP is welcomed as the Coordinator.
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Oct. 1994
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Pope John Paul II visits NY– Notre Dame parishioners attend mass at Aqueduct
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Dec. 1995
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Girls and boys are encouraged to participate as Altar servers at Mass.
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May 1995
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Monsignor Peter Pflomm celebrates 25th Anniversary in the priesthood. New Hyde Park Knights of Columbus donate and install new flag pole for front lawn of Notre Dame School
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Sept. 1995
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Social Ministry office begins new programs. Rainbows for All God’s Children, Bereavement Support, Moms and Tots, P.P.E.N., Health Services Network, and You and Your Aging Parents Seminar
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Feb. 1996
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Parochial visit by Monsignor John Alessandro, Episcopal Vicar
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Spring 1996
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Parish Social Ministry new programs: L.I.C.A.N., Visiting Companions Ministry, Advocate For Human Needs
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Apr. 1996
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First Spanish Mass celebrated
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May 1996
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First parish tour
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June 1996
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First parish Stewardship meeting. Father Gress’ farewell party.
Father William Slater is welcomed into parish of Notre Dame.
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July 1996
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Flight 800–parish memorial mass for Deirdre and Kathleen Feeney, and Maureen Lockhart
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Sept. 1996
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S. Judith Golden, OP is welcomed as the first Pastoral Associate
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Nov 1996
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First Parish Stewardship Sunday
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Dec. 1996
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Pulpit exchange between priests from Our Lady of the Snows Parish and Notre Dame Parish
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Jan 1997
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Restructuring of Pre-Cana begins
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June 1997
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Notre Dame volunteers begin cooking meals for the INN. Father Stephen Donnelly is welcomed into parish of Notre Dame. Parish Social Ministry: Visiting Companions Eucharistic Ministers at Denton Green
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July 1997
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Annual Vacation Bible School begins
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Sept. 1997
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Maria Cantasano welcomed as Director of Youth Ministry. Notre Dame School enrollment continues to increase. FOCCUS is implemented.
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Oct. 1997
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First Time and Talent Festival
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Fall 1997
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Implement Pre-Cana with large group in-home Group options. Parish Social Ministry – Mind – Spirit Seminar
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Dec. 1997
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First Parish Volunteer Appreciation Party
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Spring 1998
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Parish Social Ministry: P.P.E.N., Comfort My People Seminar and L.I.C.A.N. issues survey
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May 1998
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First Annual Youth Leadership Seminars
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Fall 1998
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RENEW 2000 begins. Listening Sessions/Feedback Sessions and parish survey in planning for the renovation of Notre Dame Church
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Sept. 1998
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Mrs. Margaret Moss named as first Assistant Principal at Notre Dame School
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Oct. 1998
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STAND – Service, Talent, Attitude at Notre Dame was born. Youth Participation to develop service projects
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Spring 1999
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Notre Dame School scores the HIGHEST in Diocese on the NYS Learning Standards Assessment Tests. Fund raising for renovation begins
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June 1999
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Monsignor Pflomm appointed for second term as Pastor
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Aug. 1999
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Seminarian Ivan Gonzalez is welcomed into parish of Notre Dame
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Fall 1999
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Parish Social Ministry: Financial Planning Seminar (inter-parish) and C.C. Core Training
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Dec. 1999
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Ordination of Deacon Ivan Gonzalez. First meeting of the Parents of Teens Support Group
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Jan. 2000
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Renovation of church begins. Notre Dame School has Internet accessibility installed and available in all classrooms. Network Capability within the school building becomes operational
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Feb. 2000
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Volunteer registration process begins
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Apr. 2000
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Renovated church opens for worship on Holy Thursday
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June 3, 2000
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Renovated Church dedicated by the Most Rev. James T. McHugh, STD
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June 2001
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Sister Lorraine McDonald, OP leaves as Principal of Notre Dame School
Mrs. Margaret Moss is appointed Principal of Notre Dame School
Rev. Msgr. John P. Martin welcomed as Pastor
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April 2003
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Universal and Unconditional Love of God Statue dedicated
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