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Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord March 20th, 2016
Church of the
Blessed Sacrament Manhattan
Rev. John P. Duffell, Pastor Rev. Alexis Bastidas, Associate
Rev. Dennis Baker, S.J., Sunday Associate Rev. Msgr. Robert B.
O’Connor, Pastor Emeritus
Tina Silvestro, Dr. Gregory D'Agostino, Director of Religious
Education Organist & Director of Music Caroline Sliney, School
Principal
CHURCH: 152 West 71st Street, New York, N.Y. 10023 SCHOOL: 147
West 70th Street, New York, N.Y. 10023 MASSES:
Ph: 212-877-3111 Ph: 212-724-7561
NEW PARISHIONERS:
www.blessedsacramentnyc.org www.sblsnyc.org
SUNDAY Masses: Sat. evening at 5:30 PM Sunday: 8:30, 10:00
(Family Mass) 11:15 (Spanish), 12:30 (choir) &5:30PM WEEKDAYS:
7:30 AM; 12:10 PM; 5:30 PM SATURDAYS: 7:30 AM, 12:10 PM 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. During Lent the
sacrament of Baptism will be celebrated only in an emergency
situation.
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. A child must have at least
one year of religious instruction before enrolling in the First
Communion or Confirmation class. Spanish Programs Website:
www.nygente.com Sunday School Website:
www.blessedsacramentsundayschool.org
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Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord March 20th, 2016
PARISH NEWS Dear Parishioners and Friends: It seems impossible
that Easter is but a week away. I write today, urging you to share
fully in the sacred Pascal Triduum......... a prayer that begins on
Thursday night continues through Friday and concludes on Holy
Saturday. In preparation for this great celebration, if you have
not yet done so, I would urge you to celebrate the sacrament of
penance on Monday. There will be a priest in the confessional from
3 PM until 9 PM (Father Paul from 3 until 5; Father Alexis from 5
until 7; Father Duffell from 7 to 9). The Masses on Easter Sunday
will be offered at 8:30 am, 9:45 am, 11:15 am(Spanish), 12:30 pm
(choir with brass) and 5:30 pm The Easter collection is a major
means of realizing our parish budget. I would ask you please to
pray about your contribution to the parish this Easter. I hope that
you are able to join me in offering $500.00 to the parish this
Easter. If you could do more, it would be a great help. If not that
much, know that whatever sacrificial offering you can give will be
greatly appreciated. I thank you for your continued generosity. A
thought from 365 Days of Mercy: “Observe those who hold erroneous
opinions concerning the grace of Jesus Christ, which has come to
us, and see how they run counter to the mind of God! They concern
themselves with neither works of charity, nor widows, nor orphans,
nor the distressed, nor those in prison or out of it, nor the
hungry or thirsty.” (St. Ignatius of Antioch) PONDER: How does your
understanding of the grace of Jesus Christ inform your actions
toward the poor and marginalized? How does your mercy flow from the
grace of Christ? PRAY: Lord Jesus, you love the poor; help me to be
a loving friend to all of my brothers and sisters in you. Pray for
peace in this year of mercy. Fr. Duffell ..
BOOK CLUB Our next book club will be held Thursday, March 31,
6:30 to 8:00. We'll be reading "Death Comes for the Archbishop" by
Willa Cather. A novel about the Church in the early Southwest, it's
also a work showing that faith is much more than simply a set of
rules and regulations, doctrine or dogma, but a commitment to
social justice and compassion as well. LECTOR AND EUCHARISTIC
MINISTER TRAINING Thursday, March 31, 6:30PM- 8PM - In the Church
We are in need of more lectors to minister the Word and Eucharistic
ministers, especially for the 5:30pm Saturday & 12:30pm Sunday
masses. 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. All training will be held in the Church. No need to RSVP.
Email Kimberley LaMarque Orman ([email protected]) or
Brian Fallon ([email protected]) with any questions.
COLLECTION Thank you so very much for your generous response to
the needs of the parish. Our collection last Sunday was $7,745.00.
$3,389 was received in ParishPay for a total of $11,134.00.
$1,776.00 was collected for our second collection to support our
Soup Kitchen. V EASTER FLOWERS OFFERING Should you wish to make an
offering for the Easter flowers in memory of a loved one, please
place your offering in an envelope and on paper within, print
clearly the name or names of those in whose memory the offering is
made. The names will be listed in all the Easter Mass Programs as
well as the Church bulletin. Prayers will be prayed for them
throughout the Easter Season.
Saturday Evening, March 19th 5:30 Natividad Enriquez +
Sunday, March 20th 8:30 Neil R. Cronin + 9:45 Robert (Bobby)
Lagville + 11:15 Mara Magnozzi + 12:30 Anne McDermott + 5:30
Caitlin Pieretti +
Monday, March 21st 7:30
Intentions of Josette Joseph 12:10 Veronica Vin Luan + 5:30
Intentions of Nicole Briand
Tuesday, March 22nd 7:30 Eduardo and Fernando Pando + 12:10
Intentions of Raymond De Paul 5:30
Clara Wong +
Wednesday, March 23rd 7:30 Juan Brin + 12:10 Christopher &
Christine Lord Family Living and Deceased 5:30 Felix Agustin +
Thursday, March 24th – Holy Thursday
7:30p The Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper
Friday, March 25th – Good Friday
3:00p
5:30p
Solemn Liturgy of the Passion (Sp.)
Solemn Liturgy of the Passion (Eng.) Saturday, March 26th – Holy
Saturday
7:30p
Easter Vigil and Celebration of Resurrection
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Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord March 20th, 2016
NOTICIAS PARROQUIALES
Queridos Feligreses y Amigos; Parece mentira, pero ya solo falta
una semana para la Pascua de Resurrección. Hoy les pido participar
en el Sagrado Triduum Pascual…una plegaria que comienza el Jueves
en la noche, continua el Viernes, y concluye el Sábado Santo. En
preparación para esta gran celebración, les animo si aun no lo han
hecho, a celebrar el lunes el Sacramento de la Penitencia. Un
sacerdote estará en el confesionario de 3:00pm a 9:00pm (Fr. Paul
de 3 a 5, Fr. Alexis de 5 a 7, y Fr. Duffell de 7 a 9). Las Misas
del Domingo de Resurrección se celebraran a las 8:30am, 9:45am,
11:15am (en español), 12:30pm (coro y banda) y 5:30pm. La colecta
de Pascua contribuye a estabilizar el presupuesto de nuestra
parroquia y les pido considerar su donación este día. Espero que
puedan ofrecer un total de $500.00 y si pueden contribuir aun mas,
seria de mucha ayuda. De no poder, sepan que cualquier contribución
será muy apreciada. Nuestro agradecimiento por su generosidad. Un
pensamiento de los 365 Dias de Misericordia: “Observemos aquellos
que tienen opiniones equivocadas referentes a la gracia de
Jesucristo, la cual hemos recibido, y vean como estas van en contra
a lo que nos da el Señor. Solo se preocupan por ellos mismos, no
por las obras de caridad, las viudas, los huérfanos, los
desesperados, aquellos que están en prision o fuera de ella, ni por
los hambrientos o los que padecen sed.” (St. Ignacio de Antioch)
CONSIDEREN: Como su entendimiento de la gracia de Jesucristo les
conduce en sus acciones hacia los pobres y los marginados? Proviene
su misericordia de la gracia de Cristo? OREMOS: Señor Jesus, tu que
amas a los pobres, ayudame a ser un amigo amante a mis hermanos y
hermanas en su hora de necesidad. En este Ano de la Misericordia,
roguemos por la Paz. Padre Duffell.
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Couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary anytime
during 2016 are invited to attend the Annual Golden Wedding Jubilee
Mass with Cardinal Dolan at the Cathedral of St. Patrick, Saturday,
June 25th at 1:30pm or Sunday, June 26th at 2:00pm.
Pre-registration is required. Please contact your parish for
registration. The closing date to register for the Mass is Tuesday,
May 24th, 2016. This event is sponsored by the Family Life –
Respect Life Office of the Archdiocese of New York. If you have any
questions, feel free to contact the Family Life – Respect Life
Office at 646-794-3188 Todas las parejas que celebran sus 50 años
de casado durante este año 2016 están invitados a la Misa Anual de
los Cincuenta años de Aniversario de Bodas. La Santa Misa será
celebrada por el Cardenal Dolan a las 1:30pm el sábado 25 de junio
y a las 2:00pm el domingo 26 de junio, 2016 en la Catedral de San
Patricio. Se requiere inscribirse de antemano. Favor de escoger una
de las dos fechas y contactar a su parroquia para inscribirse. El
ultimo día para inscribirse es el martes, 24 de mayo, 2016. Este
evento esta patrocinado por la Oficina de Vida Familiar – Respeto a
la Vida de la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York. Si tienen pregunta por
favor contacten a la oficina de Vida Familiar – Respeto a la Vida
al 646-794-3188.
34th ANNUAL PAX CHRISTI NY WAY OF THE CROSS Join several hundred
people in one of the largest public Christian peace witnesses in
New York City. For over thirty years Pax Christi Metro New York has
walked The Good Friday Way of the Cross as a modern-day enactment
of the Stations of the Cross, praying for peace and justice on the
streets of our city. Pope Francis has declared 2016 as the year of
Mercy, join with us as we reflect on Living Lives of Mercy with
Care and Compassion.
The Walk will take place from 8:30am to 12:00 noon on Good
Friday, March 25th. We begin at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza (47th and
First Avenue) and proceed along 42nd street between Eight and Ninth
Avenues. PLEASE WEAR OR CARRY A CROSS. BE THE CHANGE: CLIMATE
COMMITMENTS FOR LENT Lent is an opportune time to evaluate our
lifestyles and make conscious decisions that contribute to a happy,
healthy planet. Together, we can follow Pope Francis’ lead to
choose what is good by adapting our behavior and being better
stewards of the earth and her resources. Each week through Easter,
we will be providing advice and tips on how to decrease your carbon
footprint this Lent. You can begin to incorporate these actions and
changes in your daily life, creating a sustainable and more
earth-friendly lifestyle. Seventh Week: March 20 As the weather’s
getting nicer (spring should be here soon, right?), take public
transportation, walk or bike instead of driving or hopping in a
cab. As you plan your spring or summer get-away vacation, be
mindful that flying leaves a large carbon footprint and consider
purchasing offsets. Offsetting with COTAP creates incomes for the
world’s poorest people while also counteracting your footprint. See
more at cotap.org To be involved in the parish’s Care for Creation
efforts, contact Luke Mayville at 208-610-1783.
† † † SÉ EL CAMBIO: ACCIONES POR EL CLIMA PARA LA CUARESMA La
Cuaresma es un momento oportuno para evaluar nuestro estilo de vida
y tomar decisiones conscientes que contribuyen a un planeta feliz y
saludable. Juntos, podemos seguir el ejemplo de Papa Francisco para
elegir lo que es bueno, adaptando nuestro comportamiento para ser
mejores administradores de la tierra y sus recursos. Cada semana
hasta Pascua, vamos a ofrecer un consejo o sugerencia sobre la
forma de reducir su huella de carbono durante esta Cuaresma.
Esperamos que puede comenzar a incorporar estas acciones y cambios
en su vida cotidiana, creando un estilo de vida mas sostenible para
el bien del planeta. Séptima Semana: 20 Marzo A medida que el clima
es más agradable (la primavera debería estar aquí pronto,
¿verdad?), tomar el transporte público, caminar o usar una
bicicleta en lugar de conducir un carro o tomar un taxi. Al planear
su escapade de vacaciones de primavera o verano, ser conscientes de
que el vuelo deja una gran huella de carbono y considerar comprar
las compensaciones. Compensando con Cotap crea ingresos para las
personas más pobres del mundo y al mismo tiempo contrarrestar su
huella. Ver más a www.cotap.org Para participar en los esfuerzos de
nuestra parroquia para el Cuidado de la Creación, contactar a Luke
Mayville al 208-610-1783.
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Weekly EM and Lector Schedule
Saturday, March 19
5:30 1st Kimberley LaMarque Orman
2nd Jerry Becker
Narrator Todd Reppert
Voice Roscoe Orman
POF Carolyn McZinc
EM Steve Whelan, Jerry Becker, Carolyn McZinc, Kimberley
LaMarque Orman, Roscoe Orman
Sunday, March 20
8:30 1st Tom Caffrey 2nd Mary Steffany Narrator Brendan Contant
Voice Eileen Simpson POF James Palazza EM Terry Naglack, Hugh
Regan, Brendan Contant,
Eileen Simpson, Tom Caffrey, Mary Steffany
10:00 1st Shirley Rodriguez 2nd Charles Weeks Narrator Gabriel
Keane Voice Kamila Palka POF Anna Piazza EM Andrew Jenkins, Mary
Bradley, Philippa Cooper,
Shirley Rodriguez, Anna Piazza, Eddie Litton, Andrew
Fitzsimmons
12:30 1st Ingrid Leacock 2nd Francesca DiPaola Narrator Jack
Going Voice Loretta Edmonds POF Loretta Edmonds EM Thomas
Alexander, Elsa Alvarez, Francesca DiPaola,
Raul Garcia-Moncada, Ingrid Leacock, Lidia Stempien
5:30 1st Thomas Davis 2nd Mia Yabut Narrator Elizabeth Heilman
Brooke Murray Voice Mark Murphy POF John Miller EM Rob Porell,
Tiffany Riady, Allison Oliver Miller,
Nicole Wright, Mark Murphy, Ellen Koneck, Mia Yabut
COMMITTEE FOR PASTORAL PLANNING PARISH UPDATE On Saturday, March
5th, between 9:30 and 2:00, the Committee for Pastoral Planning
held our first meeting. This newly formed group seeks to clarify
our mission as a parish and then find ways to implement and fulfill
it. The Pastoral Plan is a commitment made by the Pastor and
parishioners to further the mission of the parish, the reason the
parish exists. Father Duffell and members of the Parish Council
participated in this first meeting. So far, we have formed a core
team and subcommittees organized around reaching out to
parishioners, parish staff and gathering information to determine
our priorities and mission. We will conduct a parish survey and
hold Parish Meetings to hear from as many parishioners as possible.
These dates will be announced in the coming weeks. 26 of your
fellow parishioners have volunteered their time and talent to
Pastoral Planning. Committee members are: Chris Philippou, Caitlin
Marcoux, Mark Kalus, Julie Theriault, Patricia Caffrey, Abraham
Ouano, Mary Ellen Sweeney, Mark Murphy, Joan Boyle, Elizabeth
Kubinski, Luke Mayville, Christina Papi, Ryan Chamberlain, Ruth
Valenzuela, Ricardo Hijar, Brendan Contant. Rob McClimans. Core
Team: Rob Porell, Angele Gallers, Eddie Litton, Thomas Davis,
Kimberley LaMarque Orman, Ellen Koneck, Gabe Keane, Jose Gonzales,
Pia Ferrario. As the project progresses, the committee will provide
parish updates. Please keep the committee and this important work
in your prayers.
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
PALM SUNDAY, March 20th Before each mass the Palms will be
blessed.
Saturday – 5:30pm Sunday 8:30am, 9:45am, 11:15am (Sp.)
12:30pm & 5:30pm
Monday, March 21st The Day of Penance in Preparation of
Easter
Priests will be available from 3:00pm until 9:00pm
THE SACRED TRIDUUM
HOLY THURSDAY, March 24th 9:30am – Morning Prayer
7:30pm – The Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper Procession to the
Repository Adoration 9:00pm – 11:00pm
GOOD FRIDAY, March 25th
9:30am – Tenebrae 12:00pm – Stations of the Cross (Eng.)
2:00pm – Stations of the Cross (Sp.) 3:00pm – Solemn Liturgy of
the Passion (Sp.)
5:30pm – Solemn Liturgy of the Passion (Eng.)
HOLY SATURDAY, March 26th 9:30am – Tenebrae
7:30pm – Easter Vigil and Celebration of Resurrection
EASTER SUNDAY, March 27th
8:30am, 9:45am, 11:15am (Sp.) 12:30pm and 5:30pm
Our Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl comes to an end this
weekend. At all Palm Sunday Masses, members and friends of the
Social Action Committee will collect your Rice Bowls at the church
entrance. 75% of your donation will go to Catholic Relief Services’
programs serving the poorest of the poor overseas, 25% will go
toward NY archdiocesan projects that minister to the poor and
vulnerable in our own community. If you made an on-line donation,
please let us know so we can include it in our parish totals. Also,
let us know how Rice Bowl enhanced your Lenten journey. Write down
your thoughts and include it in your Rice Bowl. What you give up
for Lent changes lives: “Lent is a time for self-denial; we would
do well to ask ourselves what we can give up in order to help and
enrich others by our own poverty.” —Pope Francis
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Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord March 20th, 2016
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
PARISH PAY Parish pay will collect monthly contribution from
your checking, savings or credit card account and send it to the
parish. There is no cost to you to participate in the program. You
may log onto www.parishpay.com or call 1866-727-4741 ext.1 to sign
up.
School of the Blessed Sacrament is accepting applications for
grades 1 - 8, with financial aide opportunities for qualified
families! School of the Blessed Sacrament is a pre-k through eighth
grade Catholic elementary school in the heart of the upper west
side. Our well-rounded curriculum incorporates love of God, self,
and others. We integrate technology, the arts, music, and physical
education to provide a liberal arts education for the whole child.
We seek to develop saints and scholars through innovative, personal
learning experiences. Contact us today at 212-724-7561 or
www.sblsnyc.org. NYC CATHOLIC FAMILIES MEETUP GROUP Parents are
invited to join our NYC Catholic Families Meetup Group. We are +130
families striving to raise our children in the love and knowledge
of Christ. In addition to seasonal events, we host "night out"
events for mothers and fathers here at the rectory. For more info:
www.meetup.com/NYC-Catholic-Families/ ABC’S OF CATHOLIC RELIEF
SERVICES CRS/Nepal: Nearly one year ago Nepal was struck by a
strong earthquake that killed 8,000 people. CRS responded with
building materials, sanitation materials and cash for transitional
support. Today the agency is working with 15,000 households, the
vast majority located in the most remote areas of the country, to
help people recover their livelihoods. Last week - CRS/Mali. Next
week – CRS & Orphans. For more info visit: www.crs.org.
MARGARET F. GRACE LECTURE “Where Do I Find Hope?” Dorothy Day and
the Solution of Love: A Conversation with Robert Ellsberg, John L.
Allen Jr., and Sr. Simone Campbell April 12, 2016 7pm – Smith Hall
College of Mount Saint Vincent 6301 Riverdale Avenue, Riverdale,
New York 10471 . For more information and to register, visit:
www.mounsaintvincent.edu/grace SOLITARY CONFINEMENT: TORTURE IN
YOUR BACKYARD Who: National Religious Campaign Against Torture and
panelists - Scott Paltrowitz, Associate Director, Prison Visiting
Project at Correctional Association of NY; Mary Buser, Author of
“Lockdown on Rikers”; Terrence Slater, CEO, Incarcerated Nation;
Rev. Ron Stief, Executive Director, National Religious Campaign
Against Torture; Ede Fox as Master of Ceremonies, Social Justice
Committee Member, Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph What: Panel
Discussion, followed by a public Q & A session
Where: Holy Family St. Thomas Aquinas Church Hall, 249 9th
Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 When: Friday, March 18, 2016 from 7 - 9
pm
When: Friday, March 18, 2016 from 7 - 9 pm
For more info, contact Luke Mayville ([email protected]).
NEW PARISHIONER REGISTRATION FORM
Date Your Name Your Spouses Name (Only if BOTH are Registering)
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
