FINANCE COMMITEE CORNER
Last Sunday $7,190 was received in the offertory baskets at Mass and $5,000 was received through WeShare, for a total of $12,190. Thank you for so generously giving to our regular collection. The second collection in support of our Soup Kitchen totaled $2,543.
Lenten Regulations
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fasting and abstinence.
All Fridays during Lent are days of abstinence.
Fasting requires that only one full meal be taken per day. Two other smaller meals may be taken during the day to maintain physical strength, but these two meals together should not equal a full meal in quantity. Fasting obliges all those who have reached the age of 18 and continues to oblige until age 59. Those not specifically obliged to fast are encouraged to join in the discipline of fasting to the extent that they are able.
Abstinence prohibits individuals from eating meat on a particular day. Abstinence obliges all those who have reached the age of 14 and continues to oblige throughout their entire life. Those not specifically obliged to abstain from eating meat are encouraged to join in this discipline to the extent that they are able.
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 [email protected] 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: [email protected] or 646-794-3191
Workshop on Silent Prayer
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]