Finance Committee Corner Last Sunday $8,960 was received in the offertory
baskets at Mass and $3,389 was received through Parish Pay, for a total of $12,349. 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 $7,651 this week.
The second collection in support of our Soup Kitchen totaled $2,548.
Sunday 12:30 PM Choir The parish is grateful to all those who have so generously volunteered their time and talent to help enrich our worship at the Sunday 12:30 Mass each week by singing in the choir. We would like to see this choir continue its presence and even expand. If you are interested in singing please call the Rectory with your name, phone number, and email.
The church dictates the month of October to Our Lady of the Rosary. So, please join us in the recitation of the Rosary after the 5:30pm Mass from Monday through Friday during the month of October! Also, everyone is invited to remain with us on Fridays for the Fatima Holy Hour in the rectory. 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 begin 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
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES began on Sunday, September 11. Registration has reopened for unfilled classes.
Registration packets are available at the rectory or on the Sunday School website
www.blessedsacramentsundayschool.org.
Please drop off forms at the rectory by Wednesday to be on the class list for Sunday.
Substitute teachers are needed for our Sunday school program please call Tina at 212-877-3111 for more info or to volunteer.
A Pilgrimage of Mercy Join Cardinal Dolan for a Pilgrimage of Mercy to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington DC, on Saturday October 15th.
Register online :
www.archny.org/mercy
SOCIAL ACTION COMMITEE The Social Action Committee, in partnership with Bread for the World, is collecting letters encouraging our state's representatives and candidates to take action on criminal justice reform and maternal and child nutrition. After each mass the weekend of 10/15 and 10/16, representatives from the Social Action Committee will be at the back of the church, where you're welcome to sign a pre-printed letter or write your own. They hope you'll take part in this important effort.
OCTOBER GAY FELLOWSHIP MEETING Please join us after the 5:30PM Mass on Sunday evening October 23rd for the first Fall meeting of the Gay Fellowship. The meeting will be held on the 2nd floor of the rectory from 6:45PM-8:15PM. Refreshments served. The group is a safe and comfortable place to share and meet other LGBT Catholics. All are welcome. For more information, please call John Gasdaska at 646-345-7350.
The Italian Apostolate of the Archdiocese of New York invites you to save the date for 2016 Columbus day mass and parade.
Where: St. Patrick’s Cathedral
When: Monday, October 10, 2016
Time: 9:30am