FINANCE COMMITEE CORNER Last Sunday $7,843 was received in the offertory baskets at Mass and $5,958 was received through WeShare, for a total of $13,801. Thank you for so generously giving to our regular collection. The second collection in support of our Soup Kitchen totaled $1,912. Thank You.
ALTAR SERVERS TRAINING This Sunday, October 14, 2018 an altar server training session will take place in the sacristy at 9:15 A.M. These sessions are for anyone who wishes to become an altar server. You must attend Both sessions. All ages are welcomed including adults. Prerequisite is you must have already received First Holy Communion. You will be staying both Sundays for the 10 A.M. Mass.
Preregistration is required by texting Chris Miller at 917.612.7833 or email (cmiller2925@aol.com) with your name, email address and phone number.
Marlon Hosang/Chris Miller - Altar Servers Coordinators
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, October 16th, at 6:30PM. Hope to see you there.
BLESSED SACRAMENT GAY FELLOWSHIP Please join Out at Blessed Sacrament, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Parish Ministry for our first meeting Sunday, 10/21, from 6:45-8PM on the second floor of the rectory. Special guest speaker will be psycho-therapist Jay Pinkerton to facilitate a discussion about the Church sex abuse scandal. All are welcome and light refreshments served. For more information, please reach out to Chris Williams at (304) 377-1252 or jcw.arts@gmail.com. Thank you and see you then
THEATRE 71 AT BLESSED SACRAMENT is in need of new or moderately used furniture for it's new Green Room (lounge). We are looking for the following: small dining or kitchen table (card table size) and chairs, small coffee table, small comfortable easy chair, side tables, side chairs, small desk, lamps, framed pictures or other interesting wall hangings, rug (8x10 or 9x7), throw rugs. If you are looking to get rid of any of the above items and would care to donate them to us, please contact Daniel at the Rectory (212-877-3111). He will arrange for someone to come by and take a look at your offering and, if appropriate, arrange to have it picked up.
BLESSED SACRAMENT WOMEN'S GROUP Our next meeting will be on Monday, October 29th from 7 to 9 PM. During this session we will discuss ways to implement the ideas and thoughts that were discussed in the first meeting. The woman’s group is open to all women at our parish and women outside of Blessed Sacrament, so ladies feel free to bring female friends.
For any questions email Jackie at Jbaligian67@gmail.com or Elizabeth at eakubinski@gmail.com
THE CHRISTIAN MEDITATION GROUP The Christian Meditation Group will now meet each Wednesday from 5:30pm to 7pm. Come visit us and learn about this ancient form of Christian prayer. For more info visit our website:
www.christianmeditation.us CARE FOR CREATION On SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27th, the Metro NY Catholic Climate Movement is holding a full-day conference on CARE FOR CREATION: Hearing Earth’s Cry and Responding with Hope. The conference will be held at San Damiano Hall, Church of St. Francis of Assisi, 127 W. 31st St. from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Tickets are $40 and include a light breakfast and lunch. They can be purchased at
www.careforcreation.eventbrite.com . Reduced fare tickets are available upon request through Janet at 646-591-4022. For more information, call 212-877-3111 or email mnyccm@gmail.com .
CATHOLIC FAMILIES ALL SAINT'S DAY PARTY Please join us for a traditional take on Halloween! On October 27th, 3.45- 5 pm we will gather in the undercroft to do some All Saints’ Day-related crafts and eat something sweet. Our children will learn the real meaning behind "Halloween" - that is "All Hallows' Eve". We encourage all kids to dress up as their favorite Saint or Angel or other costume related to this theme. Please RSVP
https://www.meetup.com/NYC-Catholic-Families/ And mark your calendars for October 9th and November 13th Moms' nights - in the Rectory at 7pm
FOOD PANTRY The Parish Food Pantry is in need of supplies! Please consider bringing to the Rectory during this week or next weekend canned soups, pasta, sauce, tuna, peanut butter and jelly, and similar items that we can offer to those members of our community who are in need. Thank you so much, and thanks again to Mac Bradley and the Scouts for their work of helping renovate the pantry this summer.
REGISTRATION FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL HAS NOW REOPENED!
Registration Packets are posted on the Sunday School website (www.blessedsacramentsundayschool.org).
Paper copies are also available at the rectory. You must register your child each year. The Sunday School Fee is $150 per family. If you wish to receive a registration packet via email please email me at tina@blessedsacramentsundayschool.org . If you need additional information please call Tina Silvestro at 212-877-3111 or email the above address.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) is the process designed by the Church for adults to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion. The goals are to give a complete overview of Catholic teaching and practice and to begin to deepen a Christian spiritual life centered in the Sunday Scripture readings.
Inquiry discussions for adults began on Monday,
OCTOBER 1ST at 6:30 pm. Please call Tina Silvestro at the parish office (212-877-3111) to register or seek information.
CONFIRMATION CLASS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Are you a high school student who has never received the Sacrament of Confirmation? This class is for you!!! Classes began on October 3 and meet Wednesday evenings at 6:15 in the rectory. Please contact Tina Silvestro, the Director of Religious Education, to register or for more information: 212-877-3111 or tina@blessedsacramentsundayschool.org
The Manhattan Regional Catechetical Office with the Sisters of Life and the Culture Project invite all Pastors, Directors, Coordinators, Catechists and Parents to an evening of presentations and discussion
“Love and Life: Answering the Questions of the Human Heart”
Friday evening, November 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
at the parish of St.Vincent Ferrer, Lower Church
869 Lexington Avenue (between 65th and 66th Street)
How can we, who are responsible for the young people God has given to our care, answer the moral questions of the day in light of the Law of the Lord and Church teaching? This evening will help equip us to be ready to respond.
Sr. Virginia Joy, S.V. Sisters of Life
Cristina Barba, Director, Culture Project
Please let us know how many are planning to attend from your parish by Wednesday, November 7th. nancy.doran@archny.org or 212-371-1000, X 2867. Sr. Nancy Elizabeth Doran, S.S.C., Director, Manhattan Regional Catechetical Office; Director, Family Catechesis
Thanksgiving Day Volunteers Needed
November 22nd, 2018 Meal Distribution
Location: Project Find Site
Project Find will service the Homebound on Thanksgiving Day. With you help, we will provide seniors and homeless with a full traditional Hot Thanksgiving Day meal in their homes and on the streets. Volunteers with or without cars are welcome,
all ages.
Please visit our website: www.projectfind.org
Time of event: 9:30 to 12noon
For more information please contact Descort@projectfind.org