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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

FOUR FROM THE MAILBOX

We're getting caught up, little by little!

*******A reader has fond memories of releasing "a lot of balloons at CET" but can't remember the details.

Response: The only year we have is 1983 (though there may have been others--check with the Historical Society); in the meantime, here is the 1983 post--go to EverythingCroton: 1983 CET BALLOON LAUNCH

*******A reader asks: Didn't you do a post on sugaring, maple syrup?

Response: No, not for a while now. You may be thinking of The Gazette; contact the paper directly and ask--email is thegazette.us@gmail.com

*******A reader asks: Were you ever able to find the Beller Ruddigore article requested?

Response: Oh yes, 1966, CET; found some time ago---you must have missed it---go to EverythingCroton: 1966 RUDDIGORE AT CET

*******Confidential to "How ever did we survive"

Response: Your very amusing missive---and the commentary of the Pennsylvania folks--reminded us of the comedian JEFF ALLEN--this performance is hysterical and so true: EverythingCroton: JEFF ALLEN--THE AMERICA I GREW UP IN---DRYBAR COMEDY

IT'S WEDNESDAY: TIME FOR OUR WEEKLY FEATURE---SOME QUICK NEWS BITES FROM YOUR LOCAL HOUSES OF WORSHIP

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

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

***PHOTO FROM OUR LADY OF SHKODRA, CARDINAL, SIMONI, A LIVING MARTYR; go here

***OCTOBER IS RESPECT FOR LIFE MONTH; ON 10/4 A COAST TO COAST ROSARY WAS HELD, FATHER FIDELIS ETAL IN RYE

***GOOD COUNSEL HONORS CHRISTOPHER RUDDY, NEWSMAX FOUNDER & CEO--ANNUAL FR. BENEDICT GROESCHEL AWARD GALA, ROB ASTORINO, MC - THE PENN CLUB OF NEW YORK---RESERVE BY OCT. 7TH; more here

***FOUR FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY:
-Feast of the Angels; Michael, Gabriel, Raphael

   -FRIARS OF THE RENEWAL-87 SECONDS ABOUT ST. FRANCIS
   -90 seconds of Pope Leo in Lourdes
   -The Sheen beatification – his reliquary – wow

***FROM BROTHER JACKS' (HOLY NAME) PREACHING MINISTRY BLOG; OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY; GO TO Br Jack's Preaching Ministry: Our Lady of the Rosary

***DESPITE THE THREAT OF A NOR'EASTER: SEE THE VIDEO 9/26 The Westchester and Putnam Right to Life PAC -- 20th Annual Pro-Life Gala, 2026 Autumn Breakfast!; CROTON WAS WELL REPRESENTED: FOR THE VIDEO, GO HERE AND FOR THE PHOTO ALBUM, GO TO “WPRTL Breakfast 09-26-2026” - iCloud Photos

REMEMBERING OCT. 7TH; GO HERE

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HOLY NAME OF MARY:

FOR WOMEN---OCT. 7TH--TOUCHING THE DIVINE BIBLE STUDY; GO HERE

OCTOBER IS RESPECT FOR LIFE MONTH--HOLY NAME OF MARY COLLECTED FOR GOOD COUNSEL HOMES AND NO BABY BLISTERS LAST WEEK; we hope to have a report from the Respect For Life ministry

2027 THE TASTE OF IRELAND TRIP, HOLY NAME, OCT. 18TH PRESENTATION;
see more at

EverythingCroton: 2027 THE TASTE OF IRELAND TRIP, HOLY NAME OF MARY, OCT. 18TH PRESENTATION

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TEMPLE ISRAEL OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER

BROTHERHOOD! DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE; GO TO EverythingCroton: DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE WITH BROTHERHOOD--TEMPLE ISRAEL OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER

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OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN

THEIR FALL NEWSLETTER IS AT EverythingCroton: OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN CHURCH FALL 2026 NEWSLETTER IS NOW AVAILABLE

BLESSING OF THE QUILTS IS HERE

The pastor will be unavailable from September 25 through October 10, post-surgery.

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ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH AND SCHOOL

ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL CALENDAR; GO TO Saint Augustine School Calendar - St. Augustine School - Ossining, NY

PHOTOS ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH, 800TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. FRANCIS DEATH, BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS; GO HERE

SAVE THE DATE 10/24--ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH---A REAL OKTOBERFEST; GO HERE

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ASBURY METHODIST

ASBURYS SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE; GO TO EverythingCroton: ASBURY METHODIST SEPTEMBER 2026 NEWSLETTER NOW ONLINE

SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING EVENTS HERE AND NEW PASTOR IS HERE

A REMINDER: THE CHURCH WILL BE BUSY ASSISTING THE HARRY CHAPIN RUN AGAINST HUNGER AS THEY TRADITIONALLY DO; THERE WILL BE NO SERVICE ON 10/18

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ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL

A NEW LOOK AT THEIR WEBSITE. THEIR CALENDAR, ETC. (GO HERE)

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MOVING ALONG:

*ONE OF THE LATE FATHER BRENNAN'S PASSIONS--UNITED FOR THE TROOPS, HAS A NEW HOME; GO HERE

*He's home; lots of happy chatter on the Chinese local pages--thanking Pres. Trump etal.; here's the video that's making the rounds: Pastor jailed in China freed after desperate plea to Trump: 'Feels unbelievable' | Watch

*DJ DANIEL, A SEPTEMBER 2026 UPDATE; GO HERE

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

*FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE IDF; We also have residents with family serving in the IDF; for those who would like to donate there: EverythingCroton: FRIENDS OF THE IDF

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

*THE MASS GRAVE HOAX, CANADA; GO TO EverythingCroton: O CANADA....THE "MASS GRAVE HOAX IS FALLING APART...WHO WILL ANSWER FOR THE BURNT CHURCHES? THE GLOBE AND MAIL ISSUES A DEFICIENT APOLOGY

*UPCOMING EVENTS AT FAITH LUTHERAN; GO TO Events

*WEBSITE FOR THE REFORMED CHURCH OF CORTLANDTOWN; CLICK HERE

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*EverythingCroton: A RATHER INTERESTING LOCAL CATHOLIC INSTAGRAM PAGE

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*PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY; GO TO EverythingCroton: PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY...

REMINDER FROM THE NEW CROTON NEWS AI SITE--AGENDA--TODAY: BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

At their October 7 meeting, Croton trustees are scheduled to consider adopting a waterfront-consistency review law, authorizing two state transportation agreements for Half Moon Bay Bridge reconstruction, and setting a November 4 hearing on a proposed Village property-tax exemption for qualifying disabled veterans. These are agenda proposals, not reported outcomes. SEE MORE AT Trustees to consider waterfront review law and Half Moon Bay Bridge agreements Wednesday — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

MARKING THE 3RD ANNIVERSARY OF OCTOBER 7TH

To all our friends, family, and readers on the third anniversary of this barbarism, may you find strength and peace as you mark this day.

FROM THE TIMES OF ISRAEL Israel marks 3 years since Oct. 7; Yarden Bibas to murdered wife, children: ‘Sorry that you are up there and I am here’ | The Times of Israel

AND FOR THOSE WHO ASKED, YES, BACK IN JUNE GUY FELIXBRODT DID A PRESENTATION---it may be available; contact Temple Israel of Northern Westchester directly: EverythingCroton: TEMPLE ISRAEL----GUY FELIXBRODT--ISRAEL, OCTOBER 7TH UNTIL NOW

AND EverythingCroton: A CROTON RESIDENT'S NIECE HONORS OCT. 7TH AND ATTENDS THE YORKTOWN EVENT---NOVA MUSIC FESTIVAL SURVIVOR ROM EL-HAI

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

REMINDER 10/10 FESTIVAL OF MAKERS!

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton-on-Hudson: our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship --- in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

Clear your schedules for THIS Saturday, October 10th from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM! Join us at Cortlandt Waterfront Park (41 Riverview Street, Verplanck) to shop a fantastic showcase of handmade goods from over 100 local designers and creators right along the Hudson River. CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

• Live music and local food trucks all day

• Dog-friendly and family-friendly environment

• Free admission and free parking

https://www.facebook.com/hopsonthehudson

NYU LANGONE SAYS NO TO GENDER SURGERY AND HORMONES FOR MINORS--AND ELLIOTT PAGE SAYS....

After NYU Langone Hospital agreed to end gender care for minors, Trans actor Elliot Page joined protesters calling it “bigoted politicis” and asking, “is this the kind of country we want to live in?”

SAYS JOURNALIST KIRSTEN FLEMING IN RESPONSE------GO TO Elliot Page is terribly wrong about gender surgery and hormones for minors

CAVALIERE LEADS MGA MID-AMATEUR AT HUDSON NATIONAL GOLF COURSE

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton -- our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools -- in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. (October 6, 2026) – A 2-under 68 on Tuesday placed Christian Cavaliere atop the leaderboard after round one of the 20th MGA Mid-Amateur Championship at his home club of Hudson National. MORE AT Cavaliere Leads MGA Mid-Amateur at Hudson National - Metropolitan Golf Association

TIME FOR THE ANNUAL CROTON SCARECROW CONTEST! & A BLAST FROM SCARECROW PAST TOO

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton -- our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools -- in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

TIME FOR THE ANNUAL CROTON SCARECROW CONTEST! AND A BLAST FROM SCARECROW PAST TOO---CLICK ON THE IMAGE FROM THE CHAMBER FOR ALL THE 2026 DETAILS.

CLICK HERE FOR THAT GREAT PUG SCARECROW FROM 2018 AND FOR MORE 2018--- AND SOME 2017 TOO--GO TO EverythingCroton: THE 2018 CROTON SCARECROW CONTEST, THE WESTCHESTER BALLOON COMPANY, AND MORE

MANY THANKS TO ANGELA OUTHOUSE OF CROTON EMS---OH THOSE BATTERIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton-on-Hudson: our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship --- in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

MANY THANKS TO ANGELA OUTHOUSE OF CROTON EMS---OH THOSE BATTERIES. READ MORE AT Since this is fire prevention month I am putting out a little PSA - Croton On Hudson Volunteer EMS

DIGITAL KEEPSAKE , KEY MOMENTS OF THE BEATIFICATION OF ARCHBISHOP FULTON J. SHEEN

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton-on-Hudson: our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship --- in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

MANY THANKS TO THE ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH FOLKS FOR FORWARDING.

The Good Newsroom is pleased to share a digital keepsake that captures key moments of the Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, now Blessed Fulton J. Sheen. SEE IT AT GNR Blessed Fulton Sheen Special Edition by The Good Newsroom - Issuu

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN THIS FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY: EverythingCroton: VIA TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---VATICAN APPROVES BEATIFICATION OF FULTON SHEEN

BREAKING PIKE IS AWAKE

Pike awake and speaking---lawyers.....Breaking---The convicted murderer, 50, was due to become the first woman put to death in Tennessee in over 200 years on Wednesday last week but instead was rushed to hospital and has been receiving lifesaving care in a critical condition---More from the Post here.