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THE COLLEGE OF NEW ROCHELLE MARKS
YULETIDE SEASON WITH FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS
NEW ROCHELLE, NY, November 4, 2004 --
The College of New Rochelle is planning to host a plethora of family
friendly events to celebrate the upcoming holidays. The events,
which are all free and open to the public, take place at CNR’s Main
Campus at 29 Castle Place.
Roses in December Remembrance
Thursday, December 2, 5:30 pm,
Student Campus Center A, B, and C
Please join us for a community soup and salad supper and a prayer
service in the Chapel, to remember the lives of four American women who
were martyred in 1980 while working with the poor in El Salvador.
(** Discretion is advised for children under age 12)
Reception and Concert for Art Exhibit on
the Black Madonna
Sunday, December 5, 2:00-4:00 pm, Castle Gallery
Concert to immediately follow at 4:00 pm in Romita Auditorium
Long recognized as a symbol of transformation and change, the Black
Madonna is often viewed as our Earth Goddess and Mother to all
humanity. It is a major icon in the Christian faith. The images of the
Virgin Mother portrayed as a dark woman symbolize majesty and power, a
love of great strength, powerful, unbroken and enduring. CNR will
spotlight the work 12 multi-ethnic female artists, each of whom was
invited to create work specifically for this exhibit. The works
include: assemblage (paintings done with rocks and other found
objects); ceramic reliefs; encaustics (mixture of oil and wax);
installation; oil painting; video; and wall drawings. At 4:00 pm,
the Italian theater group, I Giullari Di Piazza, will perform in Romita
Auditorium.
Exhibit of “Return of the Crèche:
Nativity Scenes from Around the World”
Sunday, December 5, 2:00-4:00 pm, Castle Parlor and Library
The exhibition features more than a dozen unique crèches from a
collection compiled by alumna Eileen Canty and her husband, Jim, from
their world travels over the past two
decades. The exhibit will be on display until January 2, 2005.
Tree Lighting and Creche Blessing Ceremony
Thursday, December 9, 4:45 pm, Chidwick Walk
Join members of the CNR community as we observe Advent with special
blessings and the lighting of the 10-feet tall Christmas tree.
Hot apple cider will await holiday revelers!
Opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors
Friday, December 17, 7:00 pm, Holy Family Chapel
Saturday, December 18, at 5:00 pm, Holy Family Chapel
Join us for the heart-rending tale of the miracle that occurred so long
ago. This remains one of the most frequently performed operas of the
20th century.
Screening of A&E Biography on Mary
Magdalene
Saturday, December 18, Time TBD (Please call 914-654-5423)
Adults are welcome at CNR’s screening of a biography on Mary
Magdalene. This movie is not recommended for children under age
12. Child programming for this event will include guided gallery
tours with a worksheet for children and their families.
Christmas Eve Liturgy and Christmas Day
Services
Friday, December 24, 10:00 pm Mass, Holy Family Chapel
** Christmas carols at 9:30 pm will usher in the Mass at 10:00 pm
Saturday, December 25, 11:00 am Mass
Epiphany Liturgy
Sunday, January 2, 11:00 am, Holy Family Chapel
The first Catholic college for women in New York State,
The
College of New Rochelle was founded in 1904 by the Ursuline Order.
Today,
it comprises the all-women School of Arts & Sciences, and three
schools
which admit women and men: the School of New Resources (for adult
learners),
the School of Nursing and the Graduate School. The main campus of
the College is located in lower Westchester County, 16 miles north of
New York City. The College maintains six other campus locations
in New York
City. Visit the College’s website at www.cnr.edu
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