FINANCE COMMITEE CORNER Last Sunday $8,758 was received in the offertory baskets at Mass and $8,926 was received through WeShare, for a total of $17,684. Thank you for so generously giving to our regular collection. The second collection in support of our Soup Kitchen totaled $2,117. The collection held on All Saints Day totaled $1,451 and $3,037 for All Souls Day. Thank you.
School of the Blessed Sacrament is a preK 3 through 8th grade elementary school committed to forming Saints and Scholars. We are now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year! Come visit this week at our Lower School Open Houses (PreK 3 - 2nd Grade) November 13, 14, and 15th at 9am. Visit www.sblsnyc.org for more information. Give your child the gift of a Catholic education - we look forward to welcoming you to the SBS family!
YOUTH CHOIR FOR 5:30PM CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY MASS Children (from grade 3 up) and Teenagers are invited to JOIN the CHRISTMAS EVE YOUTH CHOIR which sings at the 5:30 pm Christmas Eve Family Mass. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays November 13 and 20 at 5-6 in the Rectory and Wednesdays November 28, December 5,12,19 at 4-5 pm in the Church and Thursday Dec. 20 6:30-7:30 in the Church. We have varied the days/times for those who want to participate but have schedule conflicts.
The Parent Permission Form to sign up can be found on the Sunday School website under the YOUTH CHOIR tab. (www.blessedsacramentsundayschool.org) or you can pick up the form at the rectory office. Please call Tina Silvestro if you need more information 212-877-3111.
LECTOR/EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TRAINING Sunday, November 18 th at 1:45pm.
Become more involved in the Mass. We are in need of more Lectors to minister the Word and Eucharistic ministers. If you have a love for Scripture and would like to serve as a lector or would like to administer Communion to your fellow parishioners as a Eucharistic minister, please come to the training session.
Email Kimberley LaMarque Orman ([email protected]) or Thomas Davis ([email protected]) with any questions.
Eucharist Ministers are needed to distribute Holy Communion to some 60 residents at The Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing Home on Wednesday at 1:15 P.M. for about 2 hours along with 2 other Eucharist Ministers. Probably twice a month depending on availability. If interested, please call the rectory.
ABS Concert Series Presents The Juilliard Trombone Choir The Juilliard Trombone Choir, under the direction of Per Brevig, presents the music of Nystedt, Grieg, Sibelius and others on Friday, November 9th at 7pm in the Church. This concert is free of charge and all are welcome!
FAMILY MINISTRY Saturday, Dec 1 @ 5PM - Family Advent Wreath Making Event This is a great way to spend a cold Saturday afternoon with the family. Come join us for cookies & hot chocolate while making your own Family Advent Wreath. Kids will have fun doing crafts that teach the meaning of Advent and each family will also take home an advent calendar to countdown the days until Christmas.
For more information or questions on the Family Ministry, please reach out to Thu Nguyen, Director of Family Ministry, at [email protected].
GAY FELLOWSHIP THANKSGIVING POTLUCK DINNER For all members of the Gay Fellowship and those interested in becoming a member, we welcome everyone to a Thanksgiving Pot-luck on Sunday evening, 11/18 after the 5:30PM Mass on the 2nd floor of the rectory. Should you like to attend, we ask that you contact Chris Williams to RSVP and tell him what you will bring to share; phone: (304) 377-1252 or email: [email protected] We look forward to seeing you then!
BETHLEHEM O HANDICRAFTS From the birthplace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Christian community is seeking your love and support through obtaining their handmade olive wood religious articles. These items will be displayed at the church after all masses next weekend November 17th and 18th. Your help can and will make a difference in the lives of your brothers and sisters in Bethlehem.
ST. VINCENT DEPAUL All are welcome to attend the next St. Vincent de Paul meeting taking place in the rectory. We will be meeting on Tuesday, November 13th, at 6:30PM. Hope to see you there.
The Theater of Light Inc., a professional theater company that produces new plays. has a gift for all the adults of Blessed Sacrament Parish: free tickets for yourself and your guests. The Theater of Light mission is to use the Power of Theater to Inspire, Encourage, and Empower as they entertain. Performances will be held in Theatre 71 below the church, November 4 at 3:30pm. We hope you enjoy the show!