BVM St Mary's Winfield — Attraction in New York

I went to grammar school there from 1957 to 1964 when it was St. Mary Help of Christians. Let’s just say some of the nun teachers would have been charged for assault and child abuse. I witnessed one break a wooden yardstick on a 5th grader’s hand. Me, the principal slapped me on the side of my right cheek with a metal ruler. Ok, so I got caught playing hooky, but that was uncalled for. I didn’t tell my mother until after she picked me up and we got home. She was incensed. She said if I had told her while we were still in the principal’s office, she would have knocked her out, habit or no. What did I learn from all this:...

Blessed Mary Help of Christians church ⛪️ is a warm and inviting church. The priest, Father O’Connor, is a devote minister that, as Jesus, longs to bring more and more parishioners to Our Lord. He enthusiastically welcomes All and coordinates Spiritual activities to assist in the knowledge and spiritual growth of the parishioners. The parishioners are warm and welcoming. Many of the parishioners with approval of Father O’Connor coordinate many activities that bring the community together in an intellectual, spiritual and social level. Please come to our church, remember, All...

St Mary's Winfield Catholic Church in Woodside took my breath away! It's one of the best churches I've had the pleasure of visiting, and I have visited a lot of churches in the last decade. I attended Mass in honor of a dearly departed coworker, whom I loved. I felt the Lord's presence, this church is truly blessed. Go when you can, I highly recommend it. I plan...