FINANCE COMMITEE CORNER Last Sunday $6,502 was received in the offertory baskets at Mass and $7,148 was received through WeShare, for a total of $13,650. Thank you for so generously giving to our regular collection. The second collection in support of St. Joseph's Seminary totaled $3,307. Thank You.
COLUMBUS DAY SCHEDULE One mass will be celebrated this Monday,Columbus Day, October 8th at 12:10pm. The rectory will be open from 9:00am - 2:00pm and the Church will be open for prayer
BLESSED SACRAMENT WOMEN'S GROUP Our next meeting will be on Monday, October 29th from 7 to 9 PM. During this session we will discuss ways to implement the ideas and thoughts that were discussed in the first meeting. The woman’s group is open to all women at our parish and women outside of Blessed Sacrament, so ladies feel free to bring female friends.
For any questions email Jackie at [email protected] or Elizabeth at [email protected] THE CHRISTIAN MEDITATION GROUP The Christian Meditation Group will now meet each Wednesday from 5:30pm to 7pm. Come visit us and learn about this ancient form of Christian prayer. For more info visit our website:
www.christianmeditation.us ALTAR SERVERS TRAINING On Sunday October 7 and 14, 2018 an altar server training session will take place in the sacristy at 9:15 A.M. These sessions are for anyone who wishes to become an altar server. You must attend Both sessions. All ages are welcomed including adults. Prerequisite is you must have already received First Holy Communion. You will be staying both Sundays for the 10 A.M. Mass.
Preregistration is required by texting Chris Miller at 917.612.7833 or email ([email protected]) with your name, email address and phone number.
Marlon Hosang/Chris Miller - Altar Servers Coordinators
CARE FOR CREATION On SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27th, the Metro NY Catholic Climate Movement is holding a full-day conference on CARE FOR CREATION: Hearing Earth’s Cry and Responding with Hope. The conference will be held at San Damiano Hall, Church of St. Francis of Assisi, 127 W. 31st St. from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Tickets are $40 and include a light breakfast and lunch. They can be purchased at
www.careforcreation.eventbrite.com . Reduced fare tickets are available upon request through Janet at 646-591-4022. For more information, call 212-877-3111 or email [email protected] .
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OIN US FOR FREE PIZZA & PRE-PLANNING SEMINAR, TUESDAY OCTOBER 16TH, 2018 at 1 PM! AT CHAS. PETER NAGEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS & WALTER B. COOKE FUNERAL HOME . Making funeral arrangements after a loved one’s recent passing can be one of the most difficult experiences in life. However, there is another way. By pre-arranging your own funeral or a loved one’s, in advance has tremendous emotional, financial and long term benefits. Join us for complimentary pizza and a “light” yet informative discussion that affects us all. This seminar is hosted by C.P. Nagel Funeral Directors & W. B. Cooke Funeral Home. 352 E. 87th St. N.Y. N.Y. 10128 / RSVP is required to Brandy Ugarte at (212) 535-1500 or Email: [email protected] CATHOLIC FAMILIES ALL SAINT'S DAY PARTY Please join us for a traditional take on Halloween! On October 27th, 3.45- 5 pm we will gather in the undercroft to do some All Saints’ Day-related crafts and eat something sweet. Our children will learn the real meaning behind "Halloween" - that is "All Hallows' Eve". We encourage all kids to dress up as their favorite Saint or Angel or other costume related to this theme. Please RSVP
https://www.meetup.com/NYC-Catholic-Families/ And mark your calendars for October 9th and November 13th Moms' nights - in the Rectory at 7pm
FOOD PANTRY The Parish Food Pantry is in need of supplies! Please consider bringing to the Rectory during this week or next weekend canned soups, pasta, sauce, tuna, peanut butter and jelly, and similar items that we can offer to those members of our community who are in need. Thank you so much, and thanks again to Mac Bradley and the Scouts for their work of helping renovate the pantry this summer.
The Manhattan Regional Catechetical Office with the Sisters of Life and the Culture Project invite all Pastors, Directors, Coordinators, Catechists and Parents to an evening of presentations and discussion
“Love and Life: Answering the Questions of the Human Heart”
Friday evening, November 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
at the parish of St.Vincent Ferrer, Lower Church
869 Lexington Avenue (between 65th and 66th Street)
How can we, who are responsible for the young people God has given to our care, answer the moral questions of the day in light of the Law of the Lord and Church teaching? This evening will help equip us to be ready to respond.
Sr. Virginia Joy, S.V. Sisters of Life
Cristina Barba, Director, Culture Project
Please let us know how many are planning to attend from your parish by Wednesday, November 7th. [email protected] or 212-371-1000, X 2867. Sr. Nancy Elizabeth Doran, S.S.C., Director, Manhattan Regional Catechetical Office; Director, Family Catechesis