List of Memorial Events Planned in Hudson County

List of memorial events planned in Hudson County
Saturday, September 02, 2006
SEPT. 11 MEMORIALS
BAYONNE

Calvary Episcopal Church, Avenue C at 45th Street, will dedicate the 10 a.m. service on Sept. 10 to all those who lost their lives on 9/11, those who helped in the rescue effort and those who lost loved ones in the attacks. For more information, call (201) 339-3112.

"To the Struggle Against World Terrorism" - a 100-foot-tall, 175-ton, bronze monument enclosing a 40-foot, steel teardrop - will be dedicated on Sept. 11 at 2:30 p.m. at the Peninusla at Bayonne Harbor. The monument is a gift from Russian President Vladimir Putin, the people of Russia and Russian sculptor Zurab Tsereteli. Gov. Jon S. Corzine will speak at the dedication. For information, call (212) 843-8077.

HARRISON
The town of Harrison will hold a 9/11 memorial service and candlelight vigil on Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at Roosevelt Park, 415 Harrison Ave.

HOBOKEN
The city of Hoboken will hold an interfaith 9/11 memorial service on Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. at Pier A Park on the Hudson River waterfront adjacent to the Erie Lackawanna Terminal. For more information, call (201) 420-2013.
[solid box] Our Lady of Grace Church, 400 Willow Ave., will celebrate a special 7:30 p.m. Mass for Peace on Sept.10. The Rev. Alex Santora, the pastor, will preach and inaugurate a special year of peace. Prayer cards will be distributed to all participants and Andrew Cyr, the pastoral associate for music and liturgy, will perform special organ music. For more information, call (201) 659-0369 or go to www.olghoboken.com

JERSEY CITY
The Friends of Liberty State Park is holding its fourth annual memorial planting for the victims of 9/11 on Sept. 9 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the park. Volunteers will meet behind the park's CRRNJ Terminal sheds. Parking will be available in the Zapp Drive ferry lot. For more information, call (201) 915-3418.

The 9/11 Memorial Committee of Jersey City will hold a memorial service on Sept. 11 at 8:30 a.m. at the 9/11 Monument, Grand Street and the Hudson River. For more information, call (201) 332-3117.

The community of Newport will hold a 9/11 memorial service on Sept. 11 at Newport Town Square, Town Square Plaza and River Drive South, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The tribute will include a brass band, harp players and professional soloists along with a flower laying ceremony at the Newport 9/11 memorial. For more information, call (201) 507-9500.

[solid box] A 9/11 memorial ceremony will be held at the fountain in Journal Square on Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. A ceremony will also take place for the newest inductees into the Circle of Honor. The inductees are: Frank Hague, mayor of Jersey City from 1917-1947; Thomas F.X. Smith, mayor from 1977-1981; Former Ward C Councilman Arnold Bettinger; civic activist June Spinello; Thomas "Tex" Reilly, who worked as a police officer in Journal Square; and Domenick Infantes, a police officer killed in the line of duty. A catered reception will be held at 6 p.m. at the Loew's Jersey Theater.

UNION CITY
The city will hold a candle light vigil and poetry reading at its 9/11 memorial, at Ninth Street and Palisade Avenue, at 6 p.m. on Sept. 11.

The Jersey Journal wants to know about any local Sept. 11 memorials being planned. Send information about your memorial for inclusion in an upcoming listing. Fax to (201) 653-2243 or (201) 653-1414, call (201) 217-2423, e-mail jfink@jjournal.com or mail to The Jersey Journal, Sept. 11 Memorials, 30 Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ 07306.