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Rockland Parish Volunteers and Staff Recognized at Hearts of Gold Gala Hosted by Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland

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ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – The June 18 Hearts of Gold Gala hosted by Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland (CCCSR) was an enormous success attracting over 320 people from across the county to acknowledge the hard work of volunteers and staff from the 14 parishes in Rockland County for their “hearts of gold.” The honorees were nominated by their respective Pastors for their dedication and commitment to their own parish ministry.

“It was our honor to celebrate so many special individuals who give back to others through their Parish communities. This was the third year local Parish priests identified their own Parish members for this recognition and I’m proud to say it is now a tradition that the entire Rockland community looks forward to,” stated Dan Eudene, Executive Director of Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland.

CCCSR has been assisting Rocklanders with food insecurity and housing issues for over 25 years, regardless of religions, race or ethnicity. They have an on-site garden and food pantry to help ensure individuals receive the food they need as well as fresh produce to put on the table. The money raised for the gala goes directly to help individuals and families in need across Rockland.

Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland Hearts of Gold Honorees were:

Raymond Botto – St. Augustine, New City
Mary Peden – Sacred Heart, Suffern
Ursula Wooley – St. Francis, West Nyack
Rosaria Leaver – St. Francis, West Nyack
Maria Dowling – St. Margaret, Pearl River
Don Paoli – St. Paul & St. Ann, Congers
Jane Barch – St. Paul & St. Ann, Congers
Anne Swann – St. John Henry Newman, Tappan
Alex Aguilar – St. John Henry Newman, Tappan
Patricia McKenna – St. Catharine of Alexandria Church, Blauvelt
Isidro Cancel – St. Peter’s and St. Mary’s, Haverstraw
St. Anthony’s Social Committee – St. Anthony, Nanuet
Deacon John Kelly – St. Gregory, Garnerville
Robert Mazzocchi – St. Aedan, Pearl River

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D-Day Remembrance Day: Honoring the Allied Invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944

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On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched D-Day (Normandy landings), part of Operation Overlord — the massive amphibious assault on Nazi-occupied France along the beaches of Normandy.

It became one of the largest and most consequential military operations of World War II, involving thousands of ships, aircraft, and ground troops from multiple Allied nations. The landings took place across five beaches — Omaha, Utah, Gold, Juno, and Sword — in a coordinated effort that would shape the course of the war in Europe.

The operation marked a decisive turning point, eventually leading to the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control. The fighting on D-Day came at a tremendous cost, with thousands of soldiers killed or wounded on the first day alone.

Today, D-Day is remembered not only as a major military milestone, but as a moment defined by extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and unity among ordinary people called to an extraordinary mission.

                       We honor and remember those who never made it home.

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Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Scams | Senior Fraud Prevention Tips

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Scammers often target older adults by pretending to be family members, government agencies, banks, healthcare providers, or technical support representatives. Their goal is to create panic, gain trust, and convince victims to send money or provide personal information.

Common Scams Targeting Seniors

• Grandparent scams involving fake emergencies and urgent requests for money

• Tech support scams claiming your computer has a virus or security problem

• Fake IRS, Social Security, Medicare, or law enforcement calls

• Lottery and sweepstakes scams promising prizes in exchange for fees

• Romance scams through social media, dating websites, and messaging apps

• Bank fraud and account compromise scams

• Investment and cryptocurrency scams promising guaranteed returns

Protect Yourself

✅ Never send money, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers to someone you do not know or have not verified.

✅ Verify any urgent request by contacting a trusted family member, friend, or organization directly using a known phone number.

✅ Never provide personal, banking, Medicare, or Social Security information over the phone unless you initiated the contact and trust the recipient.

✅ Be cautious of callers who pressure you to act immediately, threaten consequences, or demand secrecy.

✅ Legitimate government agencies, financial institutions, and law enforcement organizations generally do not demand immediate payment by gift card, cryptocurrency, wire transfer, or other unconventional payment methods.

✅ If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

What To Do If You Suspect a Scam

📞 Hang up the phone or end the communication.

🛑 Stop responding to calls, texts, emails, or messages from the suspected scammer.

👨‍👩‍👧 Contact a trusted family member, friend, or caregiver.

📋 Report the incident to your local law enforcement agency, financial institution, or the appropriate consumer protection authorities.

Working together, we can help protect our community from fraud and scams. Stay informed, stay alert, and share this information with family, friends, and neighbors.

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