FINANCE COMMITTEE CORNER
Last Sunday $8,017 was received in the offertory baskets at Mass and $7,268 was received through WeShare, for a total of $15,285. Thank you for so generously giving
to our regular collection. The collection held during All Saints totaled $2,127.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society extends an invitation to our fellow parishioners, to join us at our next meeting that will take place on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at: 6:00 PM in Blessed Sacrament rectory.
The main subject on our Agenda: the distribution of non-perishable food to the needy of our community for Thanksgiving. Come and be a part of this discussion.
All Are Welcome!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Registration for our Sunday Religious Education Program for Children has reopened. Registration forms must be received by the Wednesday before your child's start date. Classes began September 8th. We gather for the 10:00 Family Mass followed by class instruction in the school.
Registration Packets are posted on the Religious Education web pages of our Parish website:www.blessedsacramentnyc.org/rel-ed
Paper copies are available at the rectory. If you need additional information please call Tina Silvestro at 212-877-3111 or email at [email protected]
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Thinking of becoming a Catholic? Are you Baptized Catholic but have not received Communion or Confirmation? Inquiry discussions for adults began on Monday, October 7at 6:30 pm. To register or seek information, please call Tina Silvestro at the parish office (212-877-3111) or email at [email protected].
YOUTH CHOIR FOR 5:30 CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY MASS
Each year we organize a Youth Choir to sing for the 5:30 Christmas Eve Family Mass. Children (from grade 3 up) and Teenagers are invited to join this CHRISTMAS EVE YOUTH CHOIR. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays November 19, 26, at 4-5:00 in the Church and Wednesdays December 4,11,18 at 4-5 pm in the Church. The Parent Permission form to sign up can be picked at the rectory office, downloaded from the Religious Education webpages (https://blessedsacramentnyc.org/5-30-christmas-eve-youth-choir). Please call or email Tina Silvestro if you need more information. 212-877-3111; [email protected]
Catholic Moms' Night: Please join us Tuesday, November 12, at 7pm in the Rectory. RSVP is appreciated www.meetup.com/NYC-Catholic-Families/ - it is free to join our group and events are free. If you can't RSVP, come anyway - we look forward to meeting you and helping each other as moms and Catholics!
2020 PASSION PLAY IN OBERAMMEGAU
Every 10 years since the 17th century the village of Oberammegau, in thanksgiving to God for being spared the plague, has performed a play depicting the Passion of Jesus. We are planning a 10-day pilgrimage: July 3 -12, 2020 which includes not only the Passion Play but several sites in Switzerland and Germany. All inclusive package pricing including round trip airfare from New York is $4,790.00 per person, sharing a twin room. Tickets are limited. If interested please contact the rectory. Brochures are available in the rectory.
Parish Mission
November 10 – 13 Fr. Jude Siciliano, OP and Sister Patricia Bruno, OP will be here to give us a Parish Mission. They will preach at all the Sunday Masses, have scripture-based discussion groups Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and preaching with rituals Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm.
JOY J
I just want to thank all who donated pet supplies and supported my Gold Award Project. My project was approved by the Girl Scout Committee in September and I have officially received my Gold Award.You too can make an impact and come volunteer at the Joy J Outreaches. The next outreach is November 9th. For more information, you can check out the Joy J Initiative Facebook Page. Thank you, Annamarie Cross.
CARE FOR CREATION BOOK DISCUSSION (“Laudato Si”) CIRCLE FORMING!!Our Blessed Sacrament Social Action Care for Creation Ministry knows that many parishioners are concerned about climate change, and that some might like to gather to talk about it. So the committee has decided to form a group and to use Pope Francis' encyclical about our common home, the earth, (“Laudato Si”) as the focus of our meetings. The group will meet approximately 8 evenings. Frequency, days and times will be decided by the group. If you would like to be a part of this, please call the Parish Office at 212 877-3111 or contact Tom at [email protected] or Terry at [email protected] . Once the group is formed, together we will pick a date in November for our first meeting.
"Meditation is simply a way to enter into God's presence." - John Main OBS, founder of World Community of Christian Meditation. This simple practice facilitated in the Christian traditions with Eastern comparative themes meets in the rectory on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7pm. Pause in your day. Gain perspective. Deepen your faith.Contact [email protected]
Consenting to God in Daily Life Workshop on Welcoming Prayer to be presented by Contemplative Outreach
From 9 to 3:30 on Nov 16 in the rectory.
RSVP - Mary [email protected] or 973-714-1409