The Paschal Candle is offered to the glory of God in memory of
Wayne Dankert.
Please remember him in your prayers
The paschal candle, a symbol of the presence of the risen Christ among the people of God, remains in the sanctuary near the altar from Easter through Pentecost. It is lit for all liturgical functions.
BOOK CLUB
The next book club will meet on April 30 in the rectory at 6:30. 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 OF RICE BOWLS
Our Lenten journey with the CRS Rice Bowl comes to an end on Easter Sunday. Social Action Committee members and fellow parishioners will collect your rice bowls at the church entrance. You can always turn in your Rice Bowl at the rectory. If you made an online donation please let us know so that we can include it in our totals. 75% of your donation will go to Catholic Relief Services programs serving the poorest of the poor overseas. 25% will go towards NY archdiocesan projects that minister to the poor and vulnerable in our own community. We would also like to hear how Rice Bowl enhanced your Lenten journey. Please write down your thoughts and put it in your Rice Bowl.
COLLECTION
Thank you very much for your generosity for the work of the Church. Last Sunday, a total of $13,018.– was received, in the collection, $12,027.– and $1,891.– through ParishPay..-
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.
JOYJ INITIATIVE—Easter Egg Lenten Project
Donations for the JoyJ Easter Project will be collected on Saturday, April 11th and Sunday, April 12th. Many thanks for your continued generosity.
In other news, on April 9th, Saks Fifth Avenue will host a charitable event for the JoyJ Initiative. Please join us at Saks Fifth Avenue to view the RAOUL Spring 2015 Collection. There will be light bites, prosecco, live music, and a fashion show by four models. 10% of the proceeds from sales will go to the JoyJ Initiative. Please join us and help us to make this event a big success! Share this invitation with friends and family who may be interested. A successful first event will open the door to future events. Please RSVP for the event by emailing RaoulRSVP@saks.com.
PATH TO THE STILL CENTER
Come join us every Thursday at 5:30pm in the Rectory. We are following the teachings of Dom John Main, OSB and Fr. Laurence Freeman, OSB, Director of the World Community for Christian Meditation. The meeting includes a short taped talk, a silent meditation of 30 minutes and a time for questions or another short reading. It ends at 7:00;pm.
NO FEE. Any other questions, call Mary Orth-Pallavicini at 212-628-1792
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
There is an active Knights of Columbus on the west side, DeSoto Council #327, located at 441 West 49th Street. The Council is active and looking for new members among practicing Catholic men, 18 yeas of age or older, seeking the spiritual benefits, camaraderie, and community involvement that being a Knight offers.
Contact: Gerard Hayde, 917-837-9590
FIGHT FOR $15
On April 15th, please join Faith in New York to stand in solidarity with fast food workers. The march will begin in Columbus Circle at 5:pm.