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Finance Committee Corner
Last Sunday $6,634 was received in the offertory baskets at Mass and $3,082 was received through Parish Pay, for a total of $9,716. Thank you for so generously giving to our regular collection.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES FOR SEPTEMBER 2017 will begin on Sunday, September 10. Religious instruction is held in the school from 11:00 -12:15.
Re-registration forms have been emailed to current students and posted on the Sunday School website. Students must register each year. For students who will be new to the program please send your email to: tina@blessedsacramentsundayschool.org or pick up a packet at the rectory or go to the Sunday school website: blessedsacramentsundayschool.org
DO NOT EMAIL THE COMPLETED FORMS BACK!!! Please send by postal mail or drop off completed forms with a $150 check per family at the rectory office.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Sunday School teachers and Assistants are needed to serve in this important Parish Ministry. Volunteers who work with children follow a screening process as required by the Archdiocese. Please call or email Tina Silvestro for more information. 212-877-3111 or tina@blessedsacramentsundayschool.org .
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
Thinking of becoming a Catholic? Are you Catholic but have not received Communion or Confirmation? Inquiry discussions for adults will begin on Monday, September 25 at 6:30 pm. Please call Tina Silvestro at the parish office (212-877-3111) to register or seek information.
PASTORAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE
WHO WE ARE: A diverse community of believers in Jesus’ love
WHAT WE BELIEVE: All are welcome here
WHERE WE ARE GOING: A journey of discipleship
HOW WE GET THERE: A shared direction of Priorities: ENRICH WORSHIP, INVITE AND EVANGELIZE, DEEPEN DISCIPLESHIP AND INSPIRE STEWARDSHIP
Blessed Sacrament’s Pastoral Plan was developed in 2016 as a result of feedback provided by parishioners through a survey and open meetings. A volunteer committee of 40 parishioners has been working since January to implement our Pastoral Plan. A detailed update of the committee’s progress including a request for additional volunteers is available at the back of the church. Please pick up a copy.
If you are interested in volunteering, we could use
help in the following areas:
1) Organizing the Prayers of the Faithful and
Offertory Gifts procession
2) Organizing Greeters and Ushers
3) Evaluating and raising awareness
of opportunities for teens
4) Coordinating with activities and events in other parishes
5) Developing digital and social media communications
To volunteer or for more information,
contact Pia at pferrario2@icloud.com
CATHOLIC FAMILIES GROUP
Please join our Blessed Sacrament Catholic Families Group! We offer a range of events to help each other in raising our children as Catholics and becoming better in our own practice of the faith. We also host a monthly moms' group. Sign up at www.meetup.com/NYC-Catholic-Families/ - free to join and events are free.
HAITIAN PRAYER GROUP
All are welcome to attend our Charismatic Haitian Prayer Group. The group meets every Friday in the rectory from 7-9pm. Prayers are held in French, Creole and English.
We will be starting a children's choir to sing at the 10:00 family mass for the summer. Beginning July 30, children who would like to sing for part of the mass can meet Rob and Hayden at the piano at 9:30 on Sunday mornings to learn some of the music to sing at the 10:00 Mass. As many of us travel during the summer, this will be an informal "come when you can" group, so feel free to sing any week your family is able. All that's required is a love for singing! Feel free to email Rob ( mcclimans@gmail.com) with questions or we will see you on the 30th!
LOVE & RESPONSIBILITY SERIES
The Young Adult Outreach Program is excited to announce Love and Responsibility in NYC, returning to Immaculate Conception’s Outdoor Garden (414 East 14th Street, New York, NY)! Join world-renowned speakers who are flying in from across the country to discuss all things “relationship”. We are hosting a live concert EACH WEEK following the discussion with wine! EVENT IS FREE! For more information, visit our website at www.catholicnyc.com
July 18 – “The Joy To Be” featuring Damon & Melanie Owens and Vince Scheuerman
July 25 – “Men, Women & the Mystery of Love” featuring Dr. Edward Sri; concert with Steve Rees
August 1 – “It’s Complicated: Relationships & Emotional Virtue” featuring Sarah Swafford; concert with Marie Miller