FINANCE COMMITTEE CORNER
Last Sunday $7,373 was received in the offertory baskets at Mass and $4,545 was received through WeShare, for a total of $11,918. Thank you for so generously giving
to our regular collection. The Second Collection in support of Catholic Charities totaled $2,956.
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]
2020 Passion Play in Oberammegau
Every 10 years since the 17th century the village of Oberammegau, in thanksgiving to God for being spared the plague, has performed a play depicting the Passion of Jesus. We are planning a 10-day pilgrimage: July 3 -12, 2020 which includes not only the Passion Play but several sites in Switzerland and Germany. All inclusive package pricing including round trip airfare from New York is $4,790.00 per person, sharing a twin room. Tickets are limited. If interested please contact the rectory. Brochures are available in the rectory.
ADVENT SIMPLE SUPPERS
Please join us on the Tuesdays of Advent: December 3; December 10; and December 17 for prayer and meditation followed by a light dinner of soup, salad, and bread. Prayers begin promptly at 7pm in the dining room of the Rectory. It is a wonderful and contemplative way to prepare for Christmas. The Gay Fellowship is sponsoring the Advent Simple Suppers; ALL are WELCOME to come. We hope to see you there. For more information, please call/email Chris Williams at 304-337-1252 or [email protected].
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!
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.
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.