FINANCE COMMITEE CORNER

Last Sunday $7,593 was received in the offertory baskets at Mass and $6,011 was received through WeShare, for a total of $13,604. Thank you for so generously giving to our regular collection.

SPIRIT SUNDAY

Join us this Sunday after the 5:30pm mass for Spirit Sunday in the parish hall.

LENTEN SUNDAY VESPERS   Women in Scripture : "She has been a helper of many and of myself as well" (Romans 16.2), is the title of the Lenten Sunday Vespers series to be held at Corpus Christi Church.   Beginning March 10, each Sunday will bring speakers to address the subject of women in the Bible, both New and Old Testaments. Preachers will be Rev. Mary Foulke, pastor of St Mary's Episcopal Church in Harlem (March 10);  Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky, of Jewish Theological Seminary (March 17);  Rev. Victoria Sirota, formerly at St John the Divine Episcopal cathedral (March 24);  Dr. Claudia Setzer, professor of Religious Studies at Manhattan College (April 7).  Sundays at 4:00 pm. Corpus Christi Church, 529 West 121 Street, in Manhattan.  Info: (212) 666-9350  or  email  cchristinyc@gmail.com.

LENTEN VESPERS

Sundays at 4:00 P.M.

March 10

Rev. Mary Foulke

Rector, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Harlem

March 17

Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky, Jewish Theological Seminary

March 24

Rev. Victoria Sirota

Priest-in-Charge, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Yonkers

March 31

speaker to be announced

April 7

Dr. Claudia Setzer

Manhattan College, Riverdale

DOWNEY SIDE

Downey Side Adoption Agency is seeking families interested in adopting a child between the ages 4-17 years old. The U.S. foster care system has many American children separated from their parents and freed for adoption. Call us today at 1800-US-CHILD or visit our website at www.downeyside.org.

Executive Director, Fr. Paul Engel, OFM Cap

c/o Church of the Blessed Sacrament

FAMILY MINISTRY POTLUCK DINNER

March 2, 2019 at 5:30PM in Church Hall at Blessed Sacrament

This year’s potluck dinner brings families together to share a meal and families will have a chance to learn more/prepare for Lent.  An evening of fun, food, music, balloons, and friendship.  The kids are occupied by fun activities to do together, while parents get to spend time getting to know each other better.  

Each family is asked to contribute one dish (take your pick: main, side, dessert, or drinks).  Alternatively, families also have the option to just relax and show up by paying $50 per family or $75 for families of 5 or more.  Please RSVP at familyministry@blessedsacramentnyc.org.
 

Couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary anytime during 2019 are invited to attend the Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass with Cardinal Dolan at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday, June 2 at 2:00 PM Pre-registration is required. Please contact William Moran at 212-877-3111 or wmoran@blessedsacramentnyc.org to register. The closing date to register for the Mass is Monday, May 13, 2019 at 5:00 PM

Please join us for this year’s auction: “Speakeasy Soiree” at the New York Academy of Medicine.

The annual auction is the school’s largest fundraising event of the year. This fundraiser will consist of an online auction (2/28 – 3/6) culminating with a cocktail party and silent auctionon Saturday, March 9, 2019.

Proceeds from this event will help to answer the “Call to Action” and provide the necessary funds to continue improvements to both campuses.  The auction has a rich history of raising pivotal funds that have transformed the School of Blessed Sacrament including a new library, computer lab, science lab and more.

Planning for the auction is in full swing and we need your help to make this event a success.

Tickets at the door - $175

Visit www.sblsnyc.org for more information

The Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents

Losing a child under any circumstance s terrible. Focusing on the spirituality of the grieving process can help tremendously. Emmau Ministry Retreats 2019: for parents whose children of any age have died by any cause, no matter how long ago. Please join us. All are welcome. All-day retreats from 9:30am - 7:30pm.

March 16: Church of the Magdalene, Sleepy Hollow (Westchester); May 18: St. Thomas of Canterbury-St. Joseph, Cornwall-on-Hudson (Orange); September 21: Church of St. Augustine, New City (Rockland); October 19: St. Patrick's-St. Mary's, Newburgh (Orange) Spanish-Language retreat.

Cost $25 per person, $40 per couple Includes breakfast, lunch, dinner . Scholarships are available.

To register online , www.emfgp.org/2019-archny or contact Sue DiSistto: susan.disisto@archny.org or 646-794-3191
 

Introduction to Centering Prayer

The Church of the Blessed Sacrament

Five hour introduction March 16th, 10 am - 3 pm
Mary Jebara and Mark Lewis will lead an introduction for beginners that will also be helpful for those who would like to refresh and renew their practice.  All are welcome.  There is no registration fee.  A suggested donation of $20 helps Contemplative Outreach sponsor future contemplative events and training.

It’s recommended that you pack a lunch.  Please RSVP in advance as space is limited.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Mary Jebara at marytjebara@gmail.com or 973-714-1409.

A Centering Prayer group meets Monday nights at 6:45 on first floor of rectory.
For more information, please contact Mary Jebara at marytjebara@gmail.com