Finance Committee Corner
Last Sunday $8,051 was received in the offertory baskets at Mass and $5,622.4 was received through Parish Pay, for a total of $13,673.40. Thank you for so generously giving to our regular collection. The second collection in support of our Soup Kitchen totaled $1532. Thank you!
BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH CAMPAIGN AND REPAIR UPDATE
April showers bring...more leaks! The last heavy rain once again proved to us the extent of the needed repairs, with water leaking through open mortar joints in the church façade, down through the walls of the east choir staircase. While our Architect and Contractor continue to submit samples of replacement mortar and stone to the New York Landmarks Preservation Commission for approval, work is moving along. The initial phase of the brick pointing is underway on both the east and west sides of the church.
JOY J
The JoyJ initiative is pleased to announce that its next Homeless Outreach is being held on Saturday, May 20th, 2017. The packing of the comfort bags will begin at 9:15am. From 10:00 - 10:15am Group location assignments, group photo, and prayer and from 10:15 - 10:30am McDonald's Gift Cards are dispersed and the groups go on their way.
If you want to participate, please send a message to info@joyj.org or leave your name at the Rectory.
JOIN BLESSED SACRAMENT’S BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
It’s finally happening and we need your help. The parish’s Buildings and Grounds Committee is forming and still needs volunteers. The committee’s task is to find ways to better use the parish’s buildings’ spaces and improve energy usage. If you have experience with building design, renewable energy, construction, work in the building trades or just interested in helping to optimize the use of the parish’s facilities, the committee needs your help. This is an opportunity to help the parish be a better steward of its funds and the environment by reducing our utility bills and carbon footprint. Please contact Pia Ferrario at pferrario2@icloud.com.
SIGN UP NOW: A $10,000 DONATION MADE TO Tuesday, May 16th
BLESSED SACRAMENT WHEN 150 PARISHIONERS SIGN UP OR INCREASE THEIR PARISH PAY GIVING!
Sign up today for Parish Pay: an anonymous group of parishioners will donate $10,000 to Blessed Sacrament if 150 parishioners sign up or increase their donations by May 21st. Just in time for summer, Parish Pay is an easy way to support Blessed Sacrament parish throughout the year - even when you are unable to attend your parish Mass. With Parish Pay, never miss a Mass collection or donation. There is no need to carry a check book or cash for the collection - and there is no need for envelopes. You can make on-line donations using a credit card, debit card or electronic check. With a Parish Pay account, you can manage your weekly, monthly or one time donations, as well as your personal information.
Parish Pay ensures the highest security standards available are adhered to. You will receive an annual report of your on- line donations for tax purposes. Easy to print offertory cards are available if you would like to place one in the collection basket representing your on-line donation. Parish Pay provides customer support 7 days a week by phone or email.
On May 13/14, 20/21, fellow parishioners will be at the back of the church to help you sign up. Or go to www.parishpay.com.
SIGN UP TODAY: 20 PARISHIONERS SIGNED UP LAST WEEK!!
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.
CONFIRMATION CLASS FOR ADULTS
Confirmation Class for adults who are Baptized Catholic will begin on Wednesday, May 17 at 6:30pm. Please call Tina Silvestro to register: 212-877-3111 or email at tina@blessedsacramentsundayschool.org.
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Sunday, June 11 at 2:30pm