SOME QUICK NEWS BITES FROM YOUR LOCAL HOUSES OF WORSHIP---THE WEDNESDAY FEATURE

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The weekly Wednesday feature----and now some QUICK news bites from your local houses of worship and more--BUT FIRST:

BROTHER JACKS' (HOLY NAME) PREACHING MINISTRY BLOG; RESOLVING DISPUTES AND MORE---GO TO Br Jack's Preaching Ministry

AND FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---KING CHARLES: King Charles celebrates Christian Faith – Tom Faranda's Folly

AND Pro-life Catholic father wins $1.1M in settlement with DOJ over wrongful arrest – Tom Faranda's Folly

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HOLY NAME OF MARY:

  HOLY NAME OF MARY ANNUAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL FUNDRAISER--MOTHER'S DAY FLOWER AND BAKE SALE; CLICK HERE

  AND Faith Formation Program 2026/27 Class Registration Please register before May 31st to receive a $15 tuition discount. Registration forms are available at the parish office or on our website www.holynameofmary.org. You may contact Ms. Alicia Lima in the Faith Formation office directly for further information by calling 914-271-4254.

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TEMPLE ISRAEL OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER

   FUNDRAISER/TEMPLE ISRAEL A NIGHT IN THE TROPICS EVENT AT A Night in the Tropics - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester

   SISTERHOOD YEAR END DINNER; GO TO Sisterhood Year-End Dinner - Event - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester

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OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN

   Upcoming events; May 14 Ascension service and more; go to Upcoming events – Our Saviour Lutheran Church

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ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH AND SCHOOL

   ST AUGUSTINE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP; GO TO EverythingCroton: ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP INFO AND REGISTRATION

  BABY BOTTLE DRIVE; GO TO EverythingCroton: ONE LAST REMINDER---GIANNA HOUSE PREGNANCY CARE CENTER --- BABY BOTTLE DRIVE 5/9 & 5/10

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ASBURY METHODIST 

   ICYMI; HAS A NEW WEBSITE; GO TO EverythingCroton: ICYMI---ASBURY METHODIST HAS A NEW WEBSITE

   THEIR APRIL NEWSLETTER, THE CIRCUIT RIDER, IS ONLINE AT Circuit_Rider_April_2026.01.pdf

   AND THEIR YOUNGER MEMBERS: EverythingCroton: ASBURY METHODIST APRIL CIRCUIT RIDER--TIME FOR YOUNG ADULTS

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ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL

   THEIR CHOIR EverythingCroton: ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH CHOIR FOR DEBBIE RAMSEY

   AND SEE THEIR FULL WORSHIP SCHEDULE HERE AND EASTER VIDEO St. Augustine's Worship

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*PRAYERS FOR DJ DANIEL; GO TO EverythingCroton: DJ DANIEL---AN UPDATE

*GREAT SITE; ISRAEL REALTIME; GO TO EverythingCroton: ISRAEL REALTIME

*FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY: FOX – Highlights the interest in church going amongst GEN Z; example a Catholic Church in Manhattan. – Tom Faranda's Folly

*THE 1 MINUTE JESUIT; NEW; GO TO One Minute Jesuit: “Love Got There First” – Tom Faranda's Folly

*Great – “I’m a Protestant: 5 things that made me question EVERYTHING” – Tom Faranda's Folly

*AND AT NOTRE DAME VIA TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY; EverythingCroton: NOTRE DAME---TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY--OSTERMANN'S APPOINTMENT

*THE UNTOLD STORY: EverythingCroton: VIDEO--THE UNTOLD STORY OF MILITARY PRIESTS ON THE FRONT LINE

*UPCOMING EVENTS AT FAITH LUTHERAN; GO TO Events

*WEBSITE FOR THE REFORMED CHURCH OF CORTLANDTOWN; CLICK HERE

*HUDSON VALLEY ASSORTED CHURCHES AND ORGANIZATIONS AND CROTON WELL REPRESENTED: PHOTOS FROM THE 1/23 MARCH FOR LIFE, TWO LINKS; GO TO EverythingCroton: PHOTOS FROM THE 53RD MARCH FOR LIFE IN WASHINGTON

HOLY NAME OF MARY ANNUAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL FUNDRAISER--MOTHER'S DAY FLOWER AND BAKE SALE

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HOLY NAME OF MARY ANNUAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL FUNDRAISER--MOTHER'S DAY FLOWER AND BAKE SALE--THE ANNUAL EVENT---CHURCH WOMEN CAN BAKE! CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

ABOUT THAT "POLITICAL PROTEST" AT THE CVS LOT A FEW WEEKS BACK

Many of us are not on social media, local or otherwise, but we often get to hear about it and are sometimes sent screenshots. A few weeks back, there were considerable complaints about a "political protest" in the CVS lot from both store owners and customers whose occupants, "largely composed of Peekskill residents, were disruptive to the day's business".  Quick video clips were also allegedly posted online but we did not see these and preferred to wait until there was official confirmation. This is what the most recently posted police blotter has to say; click on the image. If you want to know more, you will have to do your own research.  For the entire blotter. go to Police Blotter: April 5, 2026 to April 11, 2026 | Croton-on-Hudson NY

AGENDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING 5/6

Something for everyone including a commendation for "rezoning", this one from the county....National Police Week...rent guidelines.....public hearing..... Thaddeus resignation.....etc. etc. etc. See the agenda and related documents at Board of Trustees Meeting | Croton-on-Hudson NY

S&P 500 CLOSES AT FRESH RECORD...

 See more at Stock market today: Live updates

ABOUT THAT NEW ROC CITY FIRE...

DEVELOPING---See more at Smokes Shrouds Downtown New Rochelle - Talk of the Sound

CURRENTLY TRENDING ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Currently trending on social media:

LOCALLY: Bots, blocking, and banning. Not much new to add here.

NEW ROCHELLE---THE FIRE--NEW ROC CITY--SEE TALK OF THE SOUND Smokes Shrouds Downtown New Rochelle - Talk of the Sound

LOCALLY--LOTS OF CHATTER ABOUT THE LIBRARY VOTE Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM at the High School; LOTS OF NEGATIVE COMMENTARY

LOCALLY--LOTS OF CHATTER ABOUT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT VOTE Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM at the High School; LOTS OF POSITIVE COMMENTARY ABOUT HABER, LAIRD AND DAY

LOCALLY--POT STUFF; EverythingCroton: TRENDING ON LOCAL SOCIAL MEDIA---GIVEN THE CANNABIS DISPENSARY IN OUR FUTURE--SINCE CROTON NEVER OPTED OUT----CANNABIS GIANTS SUED FOR MARKETING WEED AS MEDICINE

THERE'S NO NEED FOR DRAMA...

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR.....The latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too), then visit the CROTON CRAFTS AND COMMERCE FB PAGE.

It's a public page and you needn't be on FB to view the content. Often updated in real time too! Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

AND CHECK OUT:  EverythingCroton: YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON GUIDE TO MOTHER'S DAY 2026

THE ANNUAL CROTON HARMON BOOSTER CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT 6/8

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AN IMPORTANT FUNDRAISER --SEE ALL THE DETAILS AT Facebook

LAST REMINDER 5/9 TOWN OF CORTLANDT YARD SALE

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LAST REMINDER 5/9 TOWN OF CORTLANDT YARD SALE

CLICK ON THE IMAGE. SEE MORE AT Town Wide Yard Sale: Saturday, May 9th at 10AM-4PM - Town of Cortlandt, NY News

IN THE NEWS--ALITO TORCHES JACKSON'S "TRIVIAL" AND "INSULTING HOT TAKE ON SUPREME COURT'S CALLAIS ORDER

......Clearly fed up with Jackson’s political activism from the bench, Alito, joined by Justices Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch, wrote a concurring opinion addressing the junior justice’s charges he said “cannot go unanswered.”...more at Alito Torches Jackson In Supreme Court's Latest Callais Order

YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON GUIDE TO MOTHER'S DAY 2026

YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON GUIDE TO MOTHER'S DAY 2026

USEFUL TIPS, SHOPPING, BLASTS FROM THE PAST ETC.

IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER--BOOKMARK THIS POST FOR UPDATES:

***Mother's Day at Muscoot; go here

***Cards, Gifts and so much more from MONDAY'S GIFTS Home | mondays gifts

***AND FOR MOTHER'S DAY AT CROTON TEES: EverythingCroton: & NOW SOME UNIQUE MOTHER'S DAY GIFT SUGGESTIONS FROM CROTON TEES

****AND FROM FEED THE BIRDS FOR MOTHER'S DAY, GO TO EverythingCroton: JUST IN TIME FOR MOTHER'S DAY AT FEED THE BIRDS!

****Mother's Day menu from Baked by Susan; go to Mother's Day Menu | Baked by Susan

***HOLY NAME OF MARY EverythingCroton: HOLY NAME OF MARY ANNUAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL FUNDRAISER--MOTHER'S DAY FLOWER AND BAKE SALE

****YUKA'S FOR MOTHER'S DAY; GO TO EverythingCroton: YUKA'S LATIN FUSION---MOTHER DAY 2026

****TROOP 49 FLOWER SALE; go to EverythingCroton: ST. AUGUSTINE TROOP 49 MOTHER'S DAY FLOWER SALE 5/9 AND 5/10

****VINTAGE CROTON, 1962 MOTHER'S DAY AT Gino's! Click here

****VINTAGE CROTON, 1978 COUNTRY OVEN MOTHER'S DAY; GO TO EverythingCroton: COUNTRY OVEN 1978 AND MOTHER'S DAY

****BIRDIES BATCH JAMS BACK AT THE BLUE PIG; WONDERFUL IN A GIFT BASKET; GO TO Facebook

****MELITA'S IN OSSINING; GO TO Home Decor | Melita's Home Furnishings | New York

****MOTHER'S DAY SHOP AT SHOPRITE; GO TO Mother's Day Gifts, Ideas & Recipes | ShopRite

****HOW ABOUT A GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM ONE OF OUR SALONS---COACH NAILS; 271-2862 or CHELSEA NAILS & SPA, 54 Maple St.

****1978 MOTHERS DAY AT KUZZINS; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1978 - KUZZINS TWO AND MOTHER'S DAY

****BABY BOTTLE DRIVE ST AUGUSTINES'S; GO TO EverythingCroton: ONE LAST REMINDER---GIANNA HOUSE PREGNANCY CARE CENTER --- BABY BOTTLE DRIVE 5/9 & 5/10

CROTON RIVER ARTISANS GALLERY ANNOUNCES NEW SCHOLARSHIP FOR A CHHS H.S. STUDENT IN THE ARTS

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CROTON RIVER ARTISANS GALLERY ANNOUNCES NEW SCHOLARSHIP FOR A CHHS H.S. STUDENT IN THE ARTS---FOR MORE INFO, GO TO Scholarship | Croton River Artisan

THE CROTON LIONS LEND A HAND AT "I LOVE MY PARK DAY" 2026

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The Croton Lions are busy again helping out. This time a contingent of nine Lions including the youngest Lion volunteer McKenzie Anderson, went to work on the Old Aqueduct Trail removing invasive plants to provide room for native plants to thrive.

The event was sponsored by NYS Parks and Trails, I Love My Parks Day, on May 2,2026. The statewide event included approximately 5,000 volunteers, including about 100 locally. They arrived ready to work removing, Japanese honeysuckle, multiflora roses, wineberries, barberry, burning bush and garlic mustard.

The younger brigade became the “mustard musketeers”, and they removed many of these highly invasive plants. It was a productive and satisfying day for all involved.

A raffle was held during the lunch break with prizes and gift certificates provided by local businesses including Feed the Birds and Robbins Pharmacy.

Pictured below are the Lions receiving instructions and getting their tools, working on the path and raffle winners, Lions president, Bob Anderson and granddaughter, McKenzie with their prizes. CLICK ON THE PHOTOS.

Learn more about the Croton Lions at: https://www.crotonlions.org/

Come join us.