Finance Committee Corner Last Sunday $5,679 was received in the offertory baskets at Mass and $6,931.40 was received through Parish Pay, for a total of $12,610.40. Thank you for so generously giving to our regular collection. The second collection in support of the Church in Africa totaled $1,814. Thank you!
JULY 16TH SECOND COLLECTION Soup Kitchen. Blessed Sacrament’s Soup Kitchen meets every Sunday at 2PM on 70
th Street. Staffed by many wonderful parish volunteers, the Soup Kitchen prepares delicious meals for locals in need.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSESFOR SEPTEMBER 2017 will begin on Sunday, September 10. Religious instruction is held in the school from 11:00 -12:15.
Re-registration forms have been emailed to current students and posted on the Sunday School website. Students must register each year. For students who will be new to the program please send your email to:
tina@blessedsacramentsundayschool.org or pick up a packet at the rectory or go to the Sunday school website: blessedsacramentsundayschool.org
DO NOT EMAIL THE COMPLETED FORMS BACK!!! Please send by postal mail or drop off completed forms with a $150 check per family at the rectory office.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Sunday School teachers and Assistants are needed to serve in this important Parish Ministry. Volunteers who work with children follow a screening process as required by the Archdiocese. Please call or email Tina Silvestro for more information. 212-877-3111 or tina@blessedsacramentsundayschool.org .
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Thinking of becoming a Catholic? Are you Catholic but have not received Communion or Confirmation? Inquiry discussions for adults will begin on Monday, September 25 at 6:30 pm. Please call Tina Silvestro at the parish office (212-877-3111) to register or seek information.
PASTORAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE WHO WE ARE: A diverse community of believers in Jesus’ love
WHAT WE BELIEVE: All are welcome here
WHERE WE ARE GOING: A journey of discipleship
HOW WE GET THERE: A shared direction of Priorities: ENRICH WORSHIP, INVITE AND EVANGELIZE, DEEPEN DISCIPLESHIP AND INSPIRE STEWARDSHIP
Blessed Sacrament’s Pastoral Plan was developed in 2016 as a result of feedback provided by parishioners through a survey and open meetings. A volunteer committee of 40 parishioners has been working since January to implement our Pastoral Plan. A detailed update of the committee’s progress including a request for additional volunteers is available at the back of the church. Please pick up a copy.
If you are interested in volunteering, we could use
help in the following areas:
1) Organizing the Prayers of the Faithful and
Offertory Gifts procession
2) Organizing Greeters and Ushers
3) Evaluating and raising awareness
of opportunities for teens
4) Coordinating with activities and events in other parishes
5) Developing digital and social media communications
CATHOLIC FAMILIES GROUP Please join our Blessed Sacrament Catholic Families Group! We offer a range of events to help each other in raising our children as Catholics and becoming better in our own practice of the faith. We also host a monthly moms' group. Sign up at
www.meetup.com/NYC-Catholic-Families/ - free to join and events are free.
LOVE & RESPONSIBILITY SERIES The Young Adult Outreach Program is excited to announce Love and Responsibility in NYC, returning to Immaculate Conception’s Outdoor Garden (414 East 14th Street, New York, NY)! Join world-renowned speakers who are flying in from across the country to discuss all things “relationship”. We are hosting a live concert EACH WEEK following the discussion with wine! EVENT IS FREE! For more information, visit our website at
www.catholicnyc.com
July 25 – “Men, Women & the Mystery of Love” featuring
Dr. Edward Sri;
concert with Steve Rees
August 1 – “It’s Complicated: Relationships & Emotional Virtue” featuring Sarah Swafford;
concert with Marie Miller
HAITIAN PRAYER GROUP All are welcome to attend our Charismatic Haitian Prayer Group. The group meets every Friday in the rectory from 7-9pm. Prayers are held in French, Creole and English.