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Finance Committee Corner
Last Sunday $7,041 was received in the offertory
baskets at Mass and $4,598.5 was received through Parish Pay, for a total of $11,639.5. However, the weekly operating costs to run our parish, such as salaries, benefits, utilities, office and program expenses, etc., are approximately $20,000. This means we had an operating deficit of $8,360.5 this week.
The second collection to help the people of Haiti recover from their catastrophic loss totaled $1,095. Thank you for your generosity.
RCIA
RCIA is the process designed by the Church for adults to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion. The goals are to give a complete overview of Catholic teaching and practice and to begin to deepen a Christian spiritual life centered in the Sunday Scripture readings. The sacraments are received at the Easter Vigil Mass.
Inquiry discussions at Blessed Sacrament began on Monday, October 3 at 6:30 pm in the rectory. If anyone is seeking more information or wishes to register, please call Tina Silvestro at 212-877-3111.
COFFEE HOUR
Parish coffee hour is a great way to get to know your fellow parishioners and is held the first Sunday of the month after all the morning Masses. If you are interested in baking something for the November 6th coffee hour, please get in touch with James Palazza at 646-456-8878.
SPIRIT SUNDAY
Please join us November 6th following the 5:30PM Mass (in the parish hall below the church). Appetizers, drinks, and a whole lot of Spirit will be served! Join us for a drink, a bite, and some friendly fellowship. If you have any questions or would like to be part of the planning for Spirit Sunday, please contact John Gasdaska at 646-345-7350.
Retreat Day: Saturday, November 12. In celebration of Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year of Mercy, the Corpus Christi Chapter of the International Thomas Merton Society will host an all-day retreat entitled “ In Everything Mercy: Thomas Merton and Pope Francis on the Merciful Heart of God” presented by Dr. Christopher Pramuk, Professor of Theology and Spirituality at Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH. Honored as Xavier's 2015 Teacher of the Year, Dr. Pramuk will lead a sustained meditation on Mercy in Merton's writings as the very Name and Life of God, and the difficult but beautiful call to become ourselves Mercy as our "Kairos" and path to peace. Corpus Christi Church, 529 West 121st Street @ Broadway. 9:30 - 4:00 p.m. Pre-registration required. To reserve a place, please visit http://www.thomasmertonnyc.org/events.
The Dialogue Drop-in Discussion Group continues to meet each Sunday from 2:00PM to 3:30 PM in the Rectory to explore our conscious and unconscious prejudices. Come when you can and share your views on this.
ABC’s of Catholic Relief Services
American Catholics are represented strongly in this Muslim nation, keeping Church and humanitarian values in the forefront, helping communities prepare for a rainy days, engaging families help their young girls to get educated. Last week - CRS/& Orphans.
STAND UP NY
Come out for a night of laughs and good cheer (and support our school too!) On Wednesday, November 9 th all Blessed Sacrament parents, parishioners, faculty, & friends are invited to come together for our annual Comedy Night at Stand Up NY!
Details: Doors open at 6PM, show time is 7-8:20, $30 online. Every admission includes a Raffle for one of 4 great prizes!
2 Drink minimum. Stand Up NY is at 236 West 78th St. (off Broadway)
To purchase tickets, raffles, or just donate to our school fundraiser please visit: http://bit.ly/SBSComedyNight