FINANCE COMMITTEE CORNER
Last Sunday $7,620 was received in the offertory baskets at Mass and $3,905 was received through WeShare, for a total of $11,525. Thank you for so generously giving
to our regular collection. The Second Collection in support of our Soup Kitchen totaled $3,011.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL (PPC)
Blessed Sacrament Church relies on the commitment and dedication of parishioners to maintain an active and vibrant community of believers. The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) through Pastoral Planning, proposes policies that further the mission of the parish. Together with the Pastor, the council consults on pastoral matters and makes conclusions and recommendations to policies for the pastor’s approval.
We are excited to share that the Parish Pastoral Council is looking for new candidates to serve on the PPC. We invite all parishioners to nominate themselves, or candidates whom they believe would be willing and able to serve the parish in this capacity.
Eligible for Candidacy:
Registered Parishioners who are seventeen (17) years of age or older. Registered with Blessed Sacrament for at least one (1) year.
Served in some capacity (committee, council, or ministry) at Blessed Sacrament.
Attributes of a Strong Candidate:
Demonstrated dedication to serving the Church - the people of God. Commitment to discipleship through participating in the sacraments most especially the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and encouraging others to do the same. Commitment to stewardship through willingness to give gifts of time, talent, and treasure as needed. Positive attitude and energy, willingness to work as part of a team, respectful of others opinions.
The Council meets approximately ten times a year (no July or August), usually the second Wednesday of the month from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. If you still would like to explore serving, we invite you to submit your nomination form in two ways:
1. Submit your nomination here: bit.ly/PPCNomination
2. Pick up a paper nomination form from the rectory and once completed, scan and email to [email protected] or drop it off at the Rectory to the attention of Mark Murphy.
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 November26, 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]
GOSPEL MASS
We have invited some of the choir from St. Josephs in Harlem on Sunday December 8th to sing at the 5:30pm Mass. It promises to be both uplifting and a powerful expression of emotions of people who have struggled by faith to overcome the horrors of discrimination and oppression. Sister Thea Bowman spoke of the importance of incorporating African-Americas hymns into the Catholic liturgy. She said that African-American Catholics need to embrace the "expression of the spirituality of their home, community and upbringing”. All are welcome.
THE BLESSED SACRAMENT ANNUAL COAT DRIVE in cooperation with NEW YORK CARES
WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 7th and 8th, 2018.
The Social Action Committee and the many volunteers will accept GENTLY USED COAT DONATIONS , INCLUDING CLEAN BABY'S AND CHILDREN'S COATS at the entrance of the church before and after each of the Masses of December 7th and 8th.
PLEASE, let us make this a HUGE SUCCESS FOR THE NEEDY IN OUR CITY!
JOY J
The JoyJ Initiative who ran the Walk to Help the Homeless last weekend would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who got involved, supported them and made the event such a success! Over 170 volunteers participated from Blessed Sacrament including students from Blessed Sacrament school, Stuyvesant, Chapin, Dominican Academy, St. Joseph School, and the Daisy and Brownie Troops from the Blessed Sacrament Girl Scouts.The next outreach walk will be held on December the 14th from Blessed Sacrament. If anyone would like to join us please see the website: https://joyj.org/
“THE LITTLE DANCER - A HOLIDAY FAMILY MUSICAL" RETURNS TO THEATRE 71.
On Saturday, December 1, 2019, “The Little Dancer… a holiday family musical” will make a triumphant return to New York City for its second production at Theatre 71.Written by Steven Fisher, the one-hour show tells the heart-warming story of how 14-year-old Marie Van Goethem, Edgar Degas’ model for his one and only sculpture, became the most famous ballerina in the world. Last year’s premier received rave reviews. “Steven Fisher’s ‘The Little Dancer’ is nothing less than extraordinary,” wrote Kristen Morale of Broadway World. “This production captures the very essence of magic that exists in a child’s heart.” The show was also featured on Good Morning America.The production will once again be directed by Richard Vida and choreographed by Lainie Sakakura, both Broadway veterans.
Recommended for children ages 6 to 106, “The Little Dancer... a holiday family musical”will run at Theatre 71 (152 W. 71st Street, 10023, right off Broadway) throughout the month of December. For more information and to purchase tickets visit https://www.thelittledancermusical.org/