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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
First Sunday of Advent December 3rd, 2017
PARISH NEWS Dear Parishioners and Friends, This Sunday marks the beginning of Advent, when we gather as a parish family to begin the new Liturgical Year. Advent literally means coming. This coming of Christ has a two-fold character, as a time of preparation for the celebration of Christmas, when we recall Jesus’ birth, and as a time of preparation for His Second Coming at the end of time. Spiritually each of us is asked to resist the worldly temptation of entering into Christmas without a sufficient time to reflect on how Christ comes each day into our own lives and how we, with God’s grace, manifest Him to the world. I pray we do not neglect this opportunity to live these next few weeks as a challenge of preparation, reflection, and God-willing, of a deeper life in Christ. The Liturgy is here to guide our thoughts and prayers during this time. During the first part of Advent the readings and prayers speak of Christ’s Second Coming…at the end of our lives and hopefully during our lives, we are to live Christ’s victory and we are to reflect on how we do or don’t continually draw on Christ’s power and victory to transforms us. During the second part of Advent, from December 17th onward, the readings and prayers speak of Christ’s humble birth…how does that humility and coming to and for all inform our own faith? I would encourage each of us to make this Advent a time rich with worship, prayer, and action. From our Sunday and daily worship to the wonderful outreach of JoyJ, the Soup Kitchen, the Food Pantry, the Coat Drive, the Advent Simple Suppers, there is something going on here for each of us to help live more fully the coming of Christ. Thank you to all the employees and volunteers who make these things happen, and a special thank you to all of our music ministers who seek to enrich our worship. Since last week’s bulletins were unfortunately lost in the mail, I would just like to thank publically those who participated in our Thanksgiving Day Mass and who helped stock our food pantry. Also thanks to the Stephen Gaynor school for bringing many bags of food to the pantry, and to our very own Blessed Sacrament Alumnus, Dylan Alexander, who now attends Xavier High School, and who coordinated an initiative through YouGiveGoods, that saw over 700 lbs. of food delivered to the pantry. The Pope is looking for input from young women and men 16-29 years of age in preparation for the Synod on Youth that will be held in the Vatican next year. I urge and even implore you to share your thoughts. https://survey-synod2018.glauco.it/limesurvey/index.php/147718. It’s an online survey, so you will have no problem…it’s in every language imaginable. What becomes important is that your ideas touch the life of the Church. Also, I would love to know what you think Blessed Sacrament should be doing for people your age. You can email me at [email protected].
Thank you to the member of the Finance Council, who, this weekend, are delivering the Annual Report to the parish, and thanks to each of you who support the parish through your weekly giving as well as your support to the other parish giving initiatives. As always let us continue to pray and work for peace. Father Duffell 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 December 6th 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.
First Sunday of Advent December 3rd, 2017
NOTICIAS PARROQUIALES Queridos Feligreses y Amigos; Este domingo marca el comienzo del Adviento, cuando nos reunimos como familia parroquial para comenzar el nuevo Año Litúrgico. Adviento significa literalmente la llegada. Esta llegada de Cristo tiene un doble carácter, como tiempo de preparación para la celebración de la Navidad, cuando recordamos el nacimiento de Jesús, y como tiempo de preparación para recibirlo por segunda vez al final de los tiempos. Espiritualmente, se pide a cada uno de nosotros que resista la tentación mundana de entrar en Navidad sin tiempo suficiente para reflexionar sobre cómo Cristo viene cada día a nuestras vidas y cómo, con la gracia de Dios, lo manifestamos al mundo. Rezo para que no descuidemos esta oportunidad de vivir estas próximas semanas como un desafío de preparación, reflexión y voluntad de Dios, de una vida mas profunda en Cristo. La Liturgia está aquí para guiar nuestros pensamientos y oraciones durante este tiempo. Durante la primera parte de Adviento, las lecturas y oraciones hablan de la segunda venida de Cristo ... al final de nuestras vidas y, con suerte, durante nuestras vidas, debemos vivir la victoria de Cristo y debemos reflexionar sobre cómo recurrimos o no continuamente a que el poder y la victoria de Cristo nos transformen. Durante la segunda parte de Adviento, a partir del 17 de diciembre, las lecturas y oraciones hablan del nacimiento humilde de Cristo ... ¿Cómo influye esa humildad y su llegada en nuestra propia fe? Animaría a cada uno de nosotros a hacer de este Adviento un tiempo rico en oración y acción. Desde nuestro culto dominical y diario hasta el maravilloso alcance de “JoyJ”, la “Soup Kitchen”, “Food Pantry”, “Coat Drive”, “Advent Simple Suppers”, siempre hay algo para que cada uno de nosotros ayude a vivir más plenamente la llegada de Cristo. Gracias a todos los empleados y voluntarios que hacen que estas cosas sucedan, y un agradecimiento especial a todos nuestros ministros de música que buscan enriquecer nuestros servicios. Como lamentablemente los boletines de la semana pasada se perdieron en el correo, me gustaría agradecer públicamente a los que participaron en nuestra Misa del Día de Acción de Gracias y que ayudaron a abastecer nuestra despensa. También nuestro agradecimiento a la escuela Stephen Gaynor por contribuir bolsas de comida, y a nuestro propio ex alumno de Blessed Sacrament, Dylan Alexander, ahora alumno de Xavier High School, quien coordinó una iniciativa a través de YouGiveGoods, la cual contribuyó más de 700 lbs. de comida a la despensa. El Papa está buscando aportes de mujeres y hombres jóvenes de entre 16 y 29 años en preparación para el Sínodo sobre la Juventud que tendrá lugar en el Vaticano el próximo año. Les insto e incluso imploro que compartan sus pensamientos. https://survey-synod2018.glauco.it/limesurvey/index.php/147718. Como es
una encuesta “on line”, no tendrán ningún problema ... está en todos los idiomas. Lo que es importante es que sus ideas toquen la vida de la Iglesia. Además, me gustaría saber qué crees que el Santísimo Sacramento debería estar haciendo por las personas de tu edad. Pueden enviarme un correo electrónico a [email protected]. Gracias a los miembros del Consejo de Finanzas, quienes este fin de semana están entregando el Informe Anual de la parroquia, y gracias a cada uno de ustedes que la apoyan a través de sus donaciones semanales, así como su apoyo a las otras iniciativas parroquiales. Como siempre, continuemos orando y trabajando por la paz. Padre Duffell Están invitamos a dos fiestas religiosas, Virgen de Guadalupe el 13 de diciembre y la navidad el 24 de diciembre, las dos misas se celebran a las 7 pm, se permite disfraces, pueden traer las imágenes del niño para ser bendecidas.
Arts at Blessed Sacrament concerts this week:
Sunday Curiositeas Bixby Kennedy, Clarinet
December 3rd, 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.
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Also December 3rd, 7:00 – 8:30PM Improv THROWDOWN at Blessed Sacrament
A number of Juilliard musicians are going to make up music, hosted by the illustrious Alessandro Pittorino and Eric Huckins.
Please visit https://blessedsacramentnyc.org/music-and-arts
for more information
Free events with goodwill offering 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 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
First Sunday of Advent December 3rd, 2017
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.
BLESSED SACRAMENT ALTAR SERVERS Serving at the altar is a privileged way to grow closer to Jesus and to share the joy that we receive by being close to the Lord. Training sessions will be held for any young person interested and who has received First Holy Communion. Please contact Chris Miller and Marlon Hosang at [email protected], 917.612.7833, or leave your name and number at the rectory office at 212.877.3111. THE CHRISTIAN MEDITATION GROUP Starting on Wednesday, December 13th, 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 TAIZÉ ADVENT SERVICE Tuesday, December 5th, 2017 at 7:00 – 8:30pm
Holy Name of Jesus Church, St. Mary of the Angels Chapel 207 West 96t Street
“Happy those who head towards simplicity, simplicity of heart and simplicity of life” – Brother Roger
Finance Committee Corner Last Sunday $7,523 was received in the offertory
baskets at Mass and $3,582 was received through WeShare, for a total of $11,445. Thank you for so
generously giving to our regular collection.
Esquina Financiera La suma de la colecta durante las Misas del domingo pasado fue $7,523. Recibimos $3,582 a través de
WeShare para un total de $11,445. Gracias por dar tan generosamente a nuestra colección regular.
Saturday Evening, December 2nd
5:30 Giuseppe and Rosa Ianni +
Sunday, December 3rd 8:30 John Misievich + 10:00 Philip Caffrey + 11:15 Joseph Caceres + 12:30 Dr. Peter Shacker + 5:30 Joseph Kavanau +
Monday, December 4th 7:30 Peter P. Micallef + 12:10 Nicholas Restuccia +
5:30 Samuel Montalvo +
Tuesday, December 5th 7:30 Fernando and Purificacion Umali + 12:10 The Arlia Family +
5:30 Intentions of Thomas Middelhoff
Wednesday, December 6th 7:30 Nestor and Virginia Fernandez + 12:10 Domingo Rivera + 5:30 Mercedes Orehek +
Thursday, December 7th
7:30 10:30 5:30
TJ McCarthy + Intentions of Nenita Cagas Albert Sultana +
Friday, December 8th 7:30 12:10 5:30
James Sardos + People of the Parish Intentions of Maria Rodriguez on her Birthday
Saturday, December 9th 7:30 12:10
Intentions of George Ann Garricon Anise Guerrier +
First Sunday of Advent December 3rd, 2017
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, Dec. 2nd 5:30 pm 1st Mia Yabut Wiese 2nd Mia Yabut Wiese POF Vincent Gardino
EM
Edward Wiese, Joe Tessitore, Mary Mandel, Steve Whelan, Mia Yabut Wiese
Sunday, Nov. 26th
8:30 am 1st Eileen Simpson 2nd Mary Steffany POF Damian Begley
EM
Terry Naglack Vivian Villaluz, Eileen Simpson, Mary Steffany, Damian Begley
10:00 am 1st Mary Bradley 2nd Shirley Rodriguez POF Sandy Chippas
EM Deacon Scott, Judy Braun, Patricia Caffrey, Julie Tom, Shirley Rodriguez, Mary Bradley, Andrew Jenkins
11:15 am 1st Mase Kerdel-Demarco 2nd Cindy Ochoa POF Lucytania Bruno EM
Junior Santiago, Peter Diggins, Oscar Henk
12:30 pm 1st Jack Going 2nd Anita Pearl POF Vivienne Singer EM Deacon Scott, Lidia Stempien, Raul
Garcia-Moncada, Elsa Alvarez, Jack Going, Christina Elefante, Vivienne Singer
5:30 pm 1st Elizabeth Occhipinti 2nd Regina Ohashi POF Adriana Gonzalez EM Rob Porell, Tiffany Riady, Regina
Ohashi, Maria LaMAgna, Adriana Gonzalez, Suzy Xiong, Elizabeth Hutton
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
