The next Book Club will meet on April 30th in the rectory at 6:30pm. The book chosen is “To Kill a Mockingbird,” what one critic called one of the most widely read novels in the 20th Century dealing with race in America.. The book contains important themes other than racial injustice, such as the exploration of the moral nature of human beings, that is, whether the ultimate moral lesson is that the existence of evil is balanced by faith in the essential goodness of mankind as well as the theme of courage and compassion in the context of understanding others. Hope to see many of us there in a discussion which will hopefully prove interesting as well as part of our journey as Christians.
COLLECTION
To date, the Easter collection amounts to .$59,311.- Our collection last Sunday, April 19th was $7,445.- We also received $2,179.- through ParishPay for a total of $9,624.- We are grateful for your support.
SPIRIT SUNDAY AFTER 5:30PM MASS—APRIL 26
Please join us after this Sunday’s 5:30pm Mass for our monthly Spirit Sunday. It is a great way to meet your fellow parishioners and share fellowship and fun. Snacks, appetizers, drinks and spirits served! Join us oin the 2nd floor of the rectory immediately after Mass. We look forward to meeting you! For more information contact JohnGasdaska at 646-345-7350.
POPE FRANCIS AND THE VOCATION OF THE LAWYER
Wednesday, April 29, 2015—6:30-8:30pm
Fordham Law School, Bateman Room 2-01B,
150 West 62nd Street, New York, N.Y.
Panel:
Lucia Silecchia, Professor of Law, The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
Michael P. Moreland, Vice Dean and Professor of Law, Villanova University School of Law
Richard J. Sullivan, United States District Judge, Southern District of New York
Pope Francis has spoken about the obligation oi those whose work involves the law, administration of justice, and the seetting of public policy. He recently mentioned, at a meeting with Filipino authorities, “...the challenge of building on solid foundations a modern society—a society respectful of authentic human values, protective of our God-given human dignity and rights, and ready to confront new and complex political and ethical questions.”
And on a letter to the participants of the 19th International Conference of the International Association of Penal Law, he wrote: “...the Church recommends a justice that is humanizing, genuinely reconciling,...that lead the offenders, though an educational way and through inspiring penance, to complete their rehabilitation and reintegration into the community.”
This panel will explore how Pope Francis and the Catholic Social Teachings of the Church impact the practice of law and the lives of lawyers.
RSVP by April 27th—212-636-7699
CONFIRMATION CLASS FOR ADULTS
Confirmation Class for adults who are Baptized Catholic will begin on Wednesday, April 22nd at 6:30pm. Please contact Tina Silvestro for a full schedule of classes (not all class sessions are held on a Wednesday) and to register:
212-877-3111 or tina@blessedsacramentsundayschool.org.
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Sunday, May 31st at 2:30pm.
CRS RICE BOWL
Thank you all for your involvement and donations to CRS Rice Bowl during Lent.Although we continue to receive Rice Bowls, we have received donations of $13,705.04. Your Lenten sacrifices and generosity will help to change the lives of our most vulnerable brothers and sisters around the world. God bless you for your very big hearts
VISITING FRIENDS PROGRAM
Our new Visiting Friends Program is up and running with great success. Volunteers are visiting homebound people in the neighborhood, bringing the comfort of companionship and social interaction. Flyers are available in the back of the church with information on the program. If you know of someone (friend, relative or neighbor) who might benefit from and welcome a visitor, please email us at joyj.blessed.sacrament@aol.com.–be sure to put “Visiting Friends Program” in the subject box. You can also leave the information at the Rectory.