The New York Portsmouth RC Church Rebuilding Initiative (NYPRCCRI) is promising an exciting show when it holds its Third Annual Creole Gala in the Bronx, New York on Saturday, October 5th, 2013,
This event will celebrate Dominica’s Independence, while raising funds towards the church rebuilding efforts in Portsmouth.
“This year, the organization has put together an exciting show, consisting of cultural performances by NouWize cultural group, led by Ms. Justina Henderson and the Know Your Culture Jing Ping band led by Mickael Matthew. Dominica’s renowned artist Mr. David Wilson will be honored and presented with a special award for his contributions made to the arts in Dominica and the Art World. Ms. Cynthia Aaron will also be recognized and honored with a Community Involvement award for the ceaseless work she has consistently provided to various Dominican organizations in NY,” a release from the organizers stated.
His Excellency Vince Henderson, Dominica’s Ambassador to the United Nations and Honorable Alan King, Council member for the Bronx District will also be present at the event.
Calypsonian, De Wizard (Merlyn St.Hillaire), will sing renditions of the Dominican and American National Anthems. Music for the evening will be provided by DJ Falkon, originally from Bense, Dominica.
“The event will culminate with an authentic Dominican creole dinner, music, and dance,” the release adds.
Current NYPRCCRI President, Adelaide Paul, says she is very excited about this year’s event. She is appealing to the Dominican community and other Nationals for their full support and participation, given that the church rebuilding efforts have been suspended due to lack of funds.
She says points out that all proceeds from this event and all other NYPRCCRI events go directly towards the church rebuilding efforts. and reminds those who are unable to attend this fundraiser for any reason that donations to the cause can be made through the new website www.rebuildourchurch.org.
“The Portsmouth Catholic Church has served the community in multiple ways. As such, this group has committed itself to ensuring timely completion in an effort to facilitate future generations. The organization looks forward to a wonderful Independence celebration, 2013. Please come and support,” Paul urges in her release.
The NYPRCCRI Creole Gala event will be held at Our Lady of Grace Church Hall, 3985 Bronxwood Ave, Bronx, NY 10469, from 8pm on Saturday.
for the third time in a row I will be there to support my community fund raising for the catholic church.am not catholic but its my pleasure to help in something that will help people spiritually
Cany anyone provide the cost of the event and where the tickets can be purchased please?
I was told you can purchase the tickets at the door. It is $60 per person and suppose to start at 8pm
The cost of the ticket is $60.00 and you can get the ticket from any member. Check the website and you will see the members name and call anyone that is close to you and you can get the ticket. Hope to see you there.
Tickets are $60.00 for adults and $40 for Kids. Visit the website for the list of numbers to call for the tickets. I have a few tickets left.
Thanks to our counterparts in New York. We appreciate your hard work.
When is this fund raising drive/donation coming to an end? Has pope Francis donated anything? It’s been three years or more since money is being collected for the RCC; We’ll never know how much in total has been received. Roman Collection Church. (RCC)
Have YOU contributed anything to that worthy cause but the Negativity of your mind and heart as revealed by your words?
What makes it a “worthy cause?”
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The fund raising will end when the church is built. All you Dominicans are to negative about things. We are trying to do something to help our community and you are questioning when is the fund raising drive will end. We are not depending on the Pope or Government to do anything for us. Rain, snow or sun we are trying to raise funds to rebiuld the church. Stop being negative and do something productive for yourself and community. Do you really want to know how much money has been raised? How much did you contribute to that effort? We do not keep the money for us we send it home as you can see a check was being given to the priest by the President of the group. Our goal is to see that the church is built and we in Portsmouth can say we have a Roman Catholic Church once again built with the efforts of the children of the community who have not forgotten where they came from.
I will be there