FINANCE COMMITTEE CORNER
Last Sunday $6,900 was received in the offertory baskets at Mass and $3,096 was received through WeShare, for a total of $9,996.
Thank you for so generously giving to our regular collection. The second collection in support of Peter's Pence totaled $1,787.
President's Day Rectory Office Hours
The rectory will be closed this Monday, February 17th in observance of President's Day.The church will remain open and masses will be celebrated as usual.
Religious Education
Sunday School classes will not meet on February 16 because it is the holiday weekend.
FAITH IN THE CRUCIBLE: "When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?" (-Luke 18:8). Lenten Vespers series, Sundays at 4:00 pm: Corpus Christi Church, 529 West 121 Street, New York (Manhattan). Speakers: Peter Steinfels, former Religion Editor of the New York Times (March 1); Edward F. Clancy, Director of Outreach for the Papal charity Aid to the Church in Need (March 8); Rabbi Daniel Nevins, Resnick Dean of the Rabbinical School, Jewish Theological Seminary (March 15); Dr Mary McCarthy, Director of Christian Education at Christ's Church (Episcopal), Rye, NY (March 22); Angela Alaimo O'Donnell, Associate Director, Curran Center for American Catholic Studies, Fordham University (March 29). Traditional vespers service with music and reflections on The Beatitudes. All are welcome.
In celebration of Black History Month I (Father Nolan) have asked the Gospel Choir os St. Joseph of the Holy Family to return to Blessed Sacrament. They will sing at the 5:30 Mass on Sunday February 23, 2020.
CRS Rice Bowl: Join our parish community — and nearly 14,000 Catholic communities across the United States — in a life-changing Lenten Journey with CRS Rice Bowl. Next weekend at all Masses, a prayer will be said over the Rice Bowls and they will be distributed after Mass. Remember, what you give up for Lent changes lives.
GAY FELLOWSHIP
Please join us after the 5:30 Mass this Sunday evening, February 16, for a meeting of the Gay Fellowship, to be held in the Rectory dining room immediately following the 5:30 Mass. The group is a safe and comfortable place to share and meet other LGBTQ Catholics. All are welcome.
SPIRIT SUNDAY
Please join your fellow parishioners and friends for food, drink and conviviality at this month’s Spirit Sunday immediately following the 5:30 Mass on Sunday, February 23, in the Church Hall. A $5 donation to cover costs is requested. Or please consider making a contribution of food and/or beverages. Looking forward to seeing you there!