FINANCE COMMITEE CORNER
Last Sunday $5,927 was received in the offertory baskets at Mass and $4,156 was received through WeShare, for a total of $10,083. Thank you for so generously giving to our regular collection.
Additional offerings totaling $1075 were received for the Easter collection bringing the total to date to $74,587 Again, thank you for your generosity and goodness.
Does your child love to sing? The Blessed Sacrament Choristers will be looking for new voices for the 2019-2020 school year! Rehearsals will be Thursdays at 3:15 pm (for children in 2nd - 5th grade) and 4:00 pm (for those in 6th grade and above). Be a part of a wonderful tradition of music in our church! Rehearsals will start in the fall of 2019. For more information, please contact the Director of Music Ministry, Jason Roberts, at [email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Our Sunday School Classes for this year ended on May 19 with a Family Day. Family members were invited to attend their child’s class for a review of the year, receive their child’s Progress Reports, and join us for a buffet of cheese, crackers, bagels, fruit, and sweets. We had a wonderful year with 240 children enrolled in classes!
Sunday School will begin again on September 8. Registration Packets were emailed to the parents of current students and posted on the Sunday School website. Paper copies will also be available at the rectory. You must register your child each year. Please register by August 1.
If your child is not a current student please email me at [email protected] so I can send you a packet via email ….or you can pick up a registration packet at the rectory office.
We are so very grateful for the 20 Classroom Catechists, 8 Youth Assistants, several substitutes and event coordinators, and 3 Team members who monitor the school door, halls, and logistics. Without these generous and dedicated volunteers we would not be able to have our Religious Education Sunday Program for children.
If you have questions about Religious Education classes for children or wish to volunteer please call Tina Silvestro at 212-877-3111.
Sign up for WE SHARE: Just in time for summer, We Share is an easy way to support Blessed Sacrament parish throughout the year - even when you are unable to attend your parish Mass. With We Share, never miss a Mass collection or donation. There is no need to carry a check book or cash for the collection - and no need for envelopes. You can make on-line donations using a credit card, debit card or electronic check. With a We Share account, you can manage your weekly, monthly or one time donations, as well as your personal information.
We Share ensures the highest security standards available are adhered to. You have access to your on-line donations for tax purposes. Easy to print offertory slips are available if you would like to place one in the collection basket representing your on-line donation. We Share provides customer support by phone or email.
Go to www.blessedsacramentnyc.org and click on the ONLINE GIVING icon at the top right of the home page.
The Gay Fellowship of Blessed Sacrament and the Abingdon Theatre Company present a staged reading of Love! Valour! Compassion! Reserve your tickets now!
Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall with a staged reading of Love! Valour! Compassion! by Terrence McNally. Join us on June 23rd at 6pm at Theatre 71, 152 W 71st Street, NY, NY 10023. This event is sponsored by The Gay Fellowship of Blessed Sacrament and presented by The Abingdon Theatre Company. Seating is limited reserve your space now. Make a donation to reserve your seat. A minimum donation of $50 per person is requested that is 100% tax deductible. The proceeds benefit the Blessed Sacrament Outreach to the Poor and the Tyler Clementi Foundation. The Tyler Clementi Foundation was founded by the Clementi family to prevent bullying facing vulnerable populations, especially LGBT communities and other victims of hostile social environments.
The evening will include a cocktail hour, a reading of the play and a reception with the cast. A cocktail hour will begin at 6pm with the staged reading at 7pm. A reception with the cast will follow.
Purchase tickets here!