third sunday of easter church

Third Sunday of Easter April 30th, 2017

Church

of the

Blessed Sacrament

Manhattan

Rev. John P. Duffell, Pastor Rev. D’Angelo Jimenez, Parochial Vicar Msgr. Michael Crimmins, In Residence

Friar Santo Cricchio, OFM Conv., In Residence Rev. Ernest Izummuo, Sunday Associate

Rev. James O’Shea, CP, Sunday Associate Deacon Scott Reisinger

Tina Silvestro, Director of Religious Education

Caroline Sliney, School Principal

CHURCH: 152 West 71st Street, N.Y., N.Y. 10023 Ph: 212-877-3111 SCHOOL: 147 West 70th Street, N.Y., N.Y. 10023 . Ph: 212-724-7561 MASSES:

Fax: 212-799-6233 Fax: 212-724-0735

NEW PARISHIONERS:

www.blessedsacramentnyc.org www.sblsnyc.org

SUNDAY MASSES: Saturday evening at 5:30 PM Sunday: 8:30AM, 10:00AM (Family Mass) 11:15AM (Spanish), 12:30PM & 5:30PM (Young Adult Choir) WEEKDAYS: 7:30 AM, 12:10 PM, 5:30 PM SATURDAYS: 7:30 AM, 12:10 PM SPANISH WKDAY MASS: Every Other Wednesday of the month HOLY DAYS & EVES. OF HOLY DAYS: As Announced.

BAPTISM:

Arrangements must be made at the Rectory. Sponsors must be practicing Catholics. Parents, and also godparents when possible, must attend the Pre-Baptismal conference which is held on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm in the rectory.

CONFESSIONS: Saturday afternoons 4:30 to 5:15 pm, and anytime at the Rectory.

MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance at the rectory to ensure the date and the hour desired. The Nuptial Mass is the ordinary form of celebrating Christian marriage, and should be strongly considered when making Wedding plans. Attendance at the Pre-Cana Conferences, or the equivalent, is required by the Archbishop.

PARISH BOUNDARIES: Central Park West to the Hudson River, from the South side of 77th Street down to the North side of 65th Street.

We welcome new parishioners, and invite them to register at the Rectory. The registration is our only means of certifying anyone as a member of our parish. If you move to another Parish, or change your address within the Parish, please notify us.

FATIMA DEVOTIONS: The Rosary is said daily after the 12:10 pm Mass. Friday from 6-7 pm there is a holy hour.

BENEDICTION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: First Friday - Exposition: 12:35 pm. Adoration: All day; Benediction: 5:15 PM.

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA: Mondays, before the 12:10 Mass and before the 5:30 pm Mass.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS:

Classes in Religion for Catholic children/teenagers, Pre- kindergarten - High School take place on Sundays. The Family Mass begins at 10:00 a.m. in the Church followed by class instruction in the school. Ongoing religious education is important for the religious development of your children. First Communion and Confirmation require a two year program. Sunday School Website: www.blessedsacramentsundayschool.org

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 26th, 2017

PARISH NEWS Dear Parishioners and Friends, I hope you all had a blessed Thanksgiving. Hopefully a spirit of gratitude filled our minds and hearts, and it was wonderful that many of us came together at the parish to celebrate Eucharist, the great prayer of Thanksgiving. I would like to thank all those who brought food items to stock our parish food pantry. Ready-packed bags were also brought to us from the Stephen Gaynor School, and one of our very own Blessed Sacrament School Alums, who now attends Xavier Highschool, Dylan Alexander, coordinated an initiative through YouGiveGoods that raised 775 lbs. of food for the pantry. Many who donated through that initiative were from our school…what a wonderful way to live out our Christian Faith during these weeks. Thanks to all who have and are supporting the Parish Appeal to help us cover the parish operating needs for this year. As of this week we have raised about $17,000 on top of the original $50,000 given by the initial pool of donors. I have suggested that giving $50 or $100 might be realistic for some…for others perhaps more or less. Anything you can do to help is greatly appreciated. This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. Throughout these past months of Ordinary Time we have heard the stories of Christ’s life and ministry, and we have been challenged to respond to God’s Word in the often challenging circumstances of our lives and our world. Today’s Feast gives us hope that Christ indeed reigns as King of Heaven and Earth. His victory is won and that gives us hope that God’s love and mercy are ultimately triumphant, and can be triumphant in our lives. The Feast of Christ the King is the last Sunday of the Liturgical Year, and always prepares us anew for the beginning of the year with the start of Advent next Sunday. Finally, I would like to share that some visitors who attended the 10AM Family Mass last Sunday came to me with their thanks and excitement that our church was so filled with families and alive. Thanks to the various people working hard these days to minister to our families through our Religious Education Program, and our Family and Music Ministries. As always, let us continue to pray for peace. Father Duffell

Arts at Blessed Sacrament concerts this week:

Sunday Curiositeas Gergana Haralampieve, Violin November 26th, 2:30 – 3:30PM

Blessed Sacrament Salon (2nd Floor in the Rectory)

Our weekly concert series “Curiositeas” offers a place where performers and audience members can connect through casual

concerts of music collaboration and personal story. Please visit https://blessedsacramentnyc.org/music-and-arts

for more information

Free events with goodwill offering


NOTICIAS PARROQUIALES Queridos Feligreses y Amigos; Espero que todos hayan tenido un buen Dia de Acción de Gracias. Afortunadamente, un espíritu de gratitud llenó nuestras mentes y corazones, y fue maravilloso que muchos de nosotros nos reuniéramos en la parroquia para celebrar en la Eucaristía, la gran oración de Acción de Gracias. Me gustaría agradecer a todos aquellos que trajeron alimentos para abastecer la despensa de la parroquia. También, la Escuela Stephen Gaynor nos envió bolsos llenos de alimentos, y Dylan Alexander, uno de nuestros propios ex Alumnos de la Escuela “Blessed Sacrament”, y quien es ahora alumno en el Xavier High School, coordinó una iniciativa a través de YouGiveGoods que obtuvo la cantidad de 775 lbs. de comida para la despensa. Muchos de los que donaron a través de esa iniciativa eran de nuestra escuela ... qué forma tan maravillosa de vivir nuestra fe cristiana durante estas semanas. Gracias a todos los que han apoyado la Campaña Parroquial para ayudarnos a cubrir las necesidades operativas de la parroquia para este año. A partir de esta semana hemos recaudado alrededor de $17,000 además de los $50,000 originales otorgados por el grupo inicial de donantes. He sugerido que dar $50 o $100 podría ser realista para algunos ... para otros quizás más o menos. Cualquier cosa que puedan hacer para ayudar es muy apreciada. Este domingo celebramos la Fiesta de Cristo Rey. Durante estos últimos meses de Tiempo Ordinario hemos escuchado la historia de la vida y el ministerio de Cristo, las cuales nos han desafiado a responder a la Palabra de Dios en circunstancias a menudo difíciles de nuestras vidas y nuestro mundo. La Fiesta de hoy nos da la esperanza de que Cristo realmente reina como Rey del Cielo y la Tierra. Su victoria se gana y eso nos da la esperanza de que el amor y la misericordia de Dios triunfen finalmente en nuestras vidas. La fiesta de Cristo Rey es el último domingo del año litúrgico y siempre nos prepara nuevamente para el comienzo del próximo año con el inicio de Adviento el próximo domingo. Finalmente, me gustaría compartir con ustedes que algunos de los visitantes que asistieron a la misa familiar de las 10 AM del domingo pasado se acercaron a mí a expresar su agradecimiento y emoción al ver que nuestra iglesia estaba llena de tantas familias y de vida. Gracias a las diversas personas que trabajan arduamente estos días para ministrar a nuestras familias a través de nuestro Programa de Educación Religiosa y nuestros Ministerios de Familia y Música. Como siempre continuemos orando por la paz. Padre Duffell.

5:30PM CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY MASS YOUTH CHOIR Each year we invite children from Blessed Sacrament (Grade 3 and up) to join our Christmas Eve Youth Choir for the 5:30PM Family Mass on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. Rehearsals will take place at various times to accommodate differing schedules: TUESDAY NOVEMBER 28 at 5-6pm in the RECTORY TUESDAY DECEMBER 5 at 6-7pm in the CHURCH WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 13 at 4-5pm in the CHURCH WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 20 at 4–5pm in the CHURCH PLEASE CONTACT TINA SILVESTRO AT: [email protected] or call 212-877-3111 for more information or for a sign-up/permission form. Forms can also be found at: blessedsacramentsundayschool.org 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. The sacraments are received at the Easter Vigil Mass. Inquiry discussions for adults began on Monday, September 25 at 6:30 pm. If you (or anyone you know) are interested in learning more about our program or registering, please call Tina Silvestro at 212-877-3111. Sponsors are needed for adults who are preparing for the Sacraments of Initiation. You must be Baptized, Confirmed, and regularly receive Communion. You will be needed to assist someone as s/he prepares for the Sacraments and present her/him for the Rites of Christian Initiation. Please call or email Tina Silvestro for more information: 212-877-3111/[email protected] SEEKING P/T BOOKKEEPER Downey Side, a local adoption agency located in the Church Blessed Sacrament, is seeking a student majoring in Accounting for a part time position. Must be familiar with Quickbooks. Responsibilities include bank reconciliation, accounts payable/ receivable and billing. Heavy lifting is also required. Please send your resumes to [email protected]


JESSE TREE Each year the JoyJ Initiative places the Jesse Tree in front of the Blessed Mother's altar. JoyJ respectfully requests our parishioners to take an ornament, which has on it an item to be donated. JoyJ will be collecting the unwrapped items at the Masses the weekend of December 16th and 17th. Thank you and have a blessed Christmas. ADVENT SIMPLE SUPPERS Please join us on the Wednesdays of Advent: December 6; December 13; and December 20 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. We hope to see you there. For more information, please call/email Chris Williams at 304-337-1252/ [email protected]. HOSPITALITY SUNDAY Please join us on December 3rd after the morning Masses for the parish Coffee Hour, which will be a festive celebration as we look forward to the Christmas Season. Anyone interested in baking please contact James Palazza at [email protected]. Spirit Sunday will be held in the lower hall following the 5:30 PM Mass. 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. IMPERFECT UNION: HAS AMERICA LOST ITS MORAL CENTER? Wednesday November 29, 2017 | 6 p.m. Pope Auditorium | Fordham University 113 West 60th Street | New York City We find ourselves living in a world where foundational principles such as equality, tolerance, and free speech seem increasingly fragile- a world where the very concept of truth appears to be under siege. Is this turmoil symptomatic of a deeper, looming moral crisis in America?

Can our institutions and values save us from this crisis? Will they even prevail? How do we find hope and a way forward? FREE ADMISSION, RSVP: [email protected]

Finance Committee Corner Last Sunday $8,482 was received in the offertory

baskets at Mass and $5,267 was received through WeShare, for a total of $13,749. Thank you for so generously giving

to our regular collection. The Second Collection in support of Catholic Charities totaled $2,403. Thank you

Esquina Financiera

La suma de la colecta durante las Misas del domingo pasado fue $8,482. Recibimos $5,267 a través de WeShare

para un total de $13,749. Gracias por dar tan generosamente a nuestra colección regular. La segunda colecta para

Caridades Catolica totalizo $2,403. Gracias

Saturday Evening, November 25th

5:30 Clemente & Carmela Veltri +

Sunday, November 26th 8:30 Gianna Miller + 10:00 Maria Arlia + 11:15 Joseph Caceres + 12:30 Andy & Alice Antonio +, Frank & Adelaide Vida + 5:30 Joan Marsh +

Monday, November 27th 7:30 Milagros & Martin Insasti + 12:10 Albert Saltana +

5:30 Intentions of Julie Theriault Tuesday, November 28th

7:30 Jinny Kim Gardino + 12:10 Anna Oh +

5:30 Dr. Jose Gregorio Hernandez +

Wednesday, November 29th 7:30 People of the Parish 12:10 Giacomino Veltri + 5:30 Intentions of Thomas Middelhoff

Thursday, November 30th

7:30 10:30 5:30

Donald Henry + Carole A Plietz + Maise Shalloo +

Friday, December 1st 7:30 12:10 5:30

All the Souls in Purgatory Millicent Baby Villalon + Elvira Paccione +

Saturday, December 2nd 7:30 12:10

Lawrence Kilbride + In Thanksgiving and Reparations for Sinners


If you have not registered in the parish and attend our mass regularly, please fill the following form out and return it to the Rectory office. All information will be kept confidential.

THE BLESSED SACRAMENT ANNUAL COAT DRIVE in cooperation with NEW YORK CARES

WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 9 - 10

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 Dec.9 - 10. PLEASE, let us all make this a HUGE SUCCESS FOR THE

NEEDY IN OUR CITY!!!

Weekly EM and Lector Schedule Saturday, Nov. 25th

5:30 pm 1st Elizabeth Hutton

2nd Anita Pearl

POF Vincent Gardino

EM

Elizabeth Hutton

Sunday, Nov. 26th

8:30 am 1st Damian Begley

2nd Brendan Contant

POF Tom Caffrey

EM

Terry Naglack, Vivian Villaluz, Damian Begley, Brendan Contant, Tom Caffrey

10:00 am 1st Shirley Rodriguez

2nd Kamila Palka

POF Joan Tedeschi

EM Patricia Caffrey, Andrew Jennkins, Nellie Gonzalez-Arce, Shirley Rodriguez, Judy Braun, Joan Tedeschi

11:15 am 1st Glenda Luzuriaga

2nd Cindy Ochoa

POF Lucytania Bruno

EM

Junior Santiago, Oscar Henk, Celia Navarro

12:30 pm 1st Mark Murphy

2nd Vivienne Singer

POF Charlene Morris

EM Thomas Alexander, Lidia Stempien, Wendy Pineda, Elsa Alvarez, Raul Garcia-Moncada, Christina Elefante, Barbara Hanning

5:30 pm 1st Rebecca Painter

2nd Elizabeth Occhipinti POF Regina Ohashi EM Deacon Scott, Steve Whelan, Regina

Ohashi, Elizabeth Occhipinti, Rebecca Painter, Tiffany Riady

ALL ARE WELCOME! FREE COMPLETE SCREENING OF CLASSIC DEKALOG FILM SERIES This acclaimed film series raises the great moral questions embedded in real life, often lived out in difficult circumstances. In his ten hour-long films, the late and legendary director and co-writer Krzysztof Kieslowski explores the theme and challenge of each Commandment through characters living in a typical Soviet-era housing complex.

Come join us November 29th from 7:30pm – 9:00pm for this thought provoking series and for a discussion after each film.

PRESENTED BY: REBECCA M. PAINTER Email: [email protected]

Visit our website for complete schedule.

NEW PARISHIONER REGISTRATION FORM

Date Your Name Your Spouses Name (Only if BOTH are Registering) Children Address Apt. # City State Zip Telephone Email Your Occupation Your Spouses Occupation How should we address you? (Check One) Mr. & Mrs. Mr. Mrs. Ms. Would you like to receive weekly offering envelopes? Yes No If not, would you like us to sign you up for ParishPay? Yes No

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