Fifth Sunday of Lent March 13th, 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

Fifth Sunday of Lent March 13th, 2016

PARISH NEWS

Dear Parishioners and Friends: March 13th, the Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis, is the fifth Sunday of Lent – we used to call this Passion Sunday – it is a turning point in our Lenten journey. For now, we enter the final days of Lent and in less than two weeks, we will begin the Sacred Pascal Triduum – the most important moment of prayer in the liturgical year – that for which our Lenten journey prepares us. Next Sunday, Palm Sunday – opens Holy Week. The 5:30pm mass on Saturday is the 1st of the Palm Sunday Masses. Please be aware that all of the Masses begin on 71st Street in front of the Church – where palms will be distributed and blessed – and then together we will process into the building (Jerusalem) for the Passion – PLEASE NOTE THE 10AM MASS ON PALM SUNDAY WILL BEGIN AT 9:45AM! During this 5th week of Lent we celebrate some special feast days: Thursday, March 17th, is the Feast of St. Patrick, the Patron of the Church here at New York – he is too, the Patron of Ireland and of Nigeria. March 18th is the Feast of St. Cyril of Jerusalem. St. Cyril, bishop of Jerusalem and Doctor of the Church, is venerated as one of the great theologians of the early Church. He was much loved by the people of Jerusalem during his lifetime for his charitable works and generosity. On Saturday, March 19th we celebrate the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary – The day is also the 3rd anniversary of the instillation of Pope Francis, as Pastor of the Universal Church – pray for him, please. St. Joseph was and honorable and just man. While engaged to Mary, Joseph found out that she was pregnant, but he knew he was not that father. After an angel appeared to him in a dream, in which he was told that the child was from the Holy Spirit, he courageously moved forward, and still planned to marry his beloved Mary and protect the soon-to-be Messiah. May this Lenten week be one of grace for you – and throughout this week please join me in prayer for peace. Father Duffell ..

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.

COLLECTION Thank you so very much for your generous response to the needs of the parish. Our collection last Sunday was $9,225. $3,389 was received in ParishPay for a total of $12,614. $2,768 was collected for our second collection to support Catholic Relief Services. 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 12th 5:30 Evelina Runco +

Sunday, March 13th 8:30 Ron Corris + 10:00 Anne M. Duffell + 11:15 Adriano Esteres + 12:30 Michael J. Wallace + 5:30 Angela Holahan

Monday, March 14th

7:30

Donovan Murphy + Galavin Family Living and Deceased 12:10 Intentions of Fred Balinong and Family 5:30 Jagedasan and Kiggns Families Living and Deceased

Tuesday, March 15th 7:30 The Michael Smith Family Living and Deceased 12:10 Goldstein and Lord Family Living and Deceased 5:30

Intentions of Thomas Middelhoff

Wednesday, March 16th 7:30 Linda McDonald + 12:10 Eileen Neff + 5:30 Idelfonso Seda Vargas

Thursday, March 17th 7:30 Anne M. Duffell + 12:10 The Blue Army Group Living and Deceased 5:30 Donocan, Lord, Smyth and Hamilton Families Living and

Deceased Friday, March 18th

7:30 Joseph McGuire + 12:10

5:30

Manuela Chiazzo +

Intentions of Thomas Middelhoff Saturday, March 19th

7:30 12:10

Fernando Pando + Suzzane Bombar +

Fifth Sunday of Lent March 13th, 2016

NOTICIAS PARROQUIALES

Queridos Feligreses y Amigos; El 13 de marzo, 5to Domingo de Cuaresma (llamado antiguamente Domingo de la Pasión) marca el aniversario de la elección del Papa Francisco así como la recta final de nuestro viaje en la Cuaresma. Dentro de 2 semanas comenzaremos el Sagrado Triduum Pascal, el momento mas importante del ano litúrgico para el cual hasta ahora nos hemos preparado. El próximo domingo, Domingo de Palmas, comienza la Semana Santa. La Misa de la 5:30pm del sábado es la primera Misa de este domingo. Tengan en cuenta que todas las Misas comenzaran en la Calle 71 en frente de la Iglesia - donde las palmas serán bendecidas y distribuidas. Luego procederemos todos juntos a entrar al templo (Jerusalem) para la Pasión. LA MISA DE LAS 10AM DEL DOMINGO DE PALMAS COMENZARA A LAS 9:45AM! Durante la 5ta semana de la Cuaresma celebramos unas fiestas especiales: El jueves, 17 de marzo es la Fiesta de San Patricio, patrón de la Iglesia en Nueva York - el es también patrón de Irlanda y de Nigeria. El 18 de marzo se celebra la Fiesta de St. Cyril de Jerusalem. St. Cyril, Obispo de Jerusalem y Doctor de la Iglesia, es venerado como uno de los grandes teólogos de la Iglesia. Fue muy querido por el pueblo de Jerusalem durante su vida debido a sus actos de caridad y a su generosidad. El sábado, 19 de marzo se celebra la Solemnidad de San Jose, Esposo de la Virgen Maria - En este día se conmemora también el 3er aniversario de la elección del Papa Francisco como Pastor Universal de la Iglesia - Roguemos por el. San Jose fue una persona justa y honorable. Comprometido con Maria supo que esperaba un hijo del cual el no era el padre. Después que un ángel se le apareció en un sueno y le dijo que el niño era del Espíritu Santo, continuo y se caso con Maria y protegió aquel que seria el Mesias. Que esta semana sea llena de gracia para ustedes - y durante ella recemos por la Paz. Fr. 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.

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. LENTEN SIMPLE SUPPERS Please join us during any or all of the Wednesdays of Lent: 3/16 for our Lenten Simple Suppers. Prayers and meditation begin at 7PM in the rectory, followed by a meal of soup and salad…and fellowship. The suppers are a wonderful way to not only deepen one’s Lenten experience, but also to be able to reflect in a very comfortable and quiet setting with fellow parishioners. For more information, please call John Gasdaska at 646-345-7350. We look forward to seeing you then. SMACK Do you need help running errands? Is it difficult for you to grocery shop? Or get to an appointment? Do you know someone who could use just a little help or a small act of kindness (SMACK)? Contact the rectory for assistance and we'll connect you to one of our parishioner-volunteers. This program is not appropriate for people that need medical assistance or skilled nursing care. (Note: We are no longer accepting volunteers at this time, only people in need of assistance.) BLESSED SACRAMENT CSA (FARM SHARE) WITH HARMONY FARM: Starting in April, our parish will begin a truly unique program to live out Pope Francis' call in Laudato Si. This is the last weekend for Parishioners of Blessed Sacrament to purchase organic vegetables grown by the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt on their farm in Goshen NY. 20 - 25 families can purchase a "share" in the farm and receive food each week from April - November 2016. You can pick up the food in front of the Church on weekends. Vegetables will also be delivered to our Soup Kitchen and given to folks in need. If you don't cook, please do consider donating to the program anyway. Your contribution directly helps parishioners that would like to receive vegetables each week but can't afford it. Social Action Committee members are in the back of the Church after all masses to answer your questions.

Fifth Sunday of Lent March 13th, 2016

Weekly EM and Lector Schedule

Saturday, March 12 5:30 1st Todd Reppert

2nd Vincenet Gardino POF Todd Reppert EM Joe Tessitore, Diana O'Toole, Manuela Marino,

Ginetta LaBianca, Todd Reppert Sunday, March 13

8:30 1st Damian Begley 2nd Damian Begley POF Ray Riordan EM James Palazza, Louella White, Terry Naglack,

Damian Begley, Ray Riordan

10:00 1st Kamila Palka

2nd Charles Weeks POF Anna Piazza EM Mary Bradley, Peter Diggins, Nellie Gonzalez-Arce,

Andrew Fitzsimmons, Anna Piazza, Judy Braun, Nancy Kearney

5:30 1st Richelle Keira Go 2nd Elizabeth Occhipinti POF John Gasdaska EM Rob Porell, Ellen Koneck, Nicole Wright,

Joyce Polistena, Helena Maria Lim, Brian Fallon, Patricia Alvarez de Fallon

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. Sixth Week: March 13 Did you have luck replacing plastic shopping bags with reusable ones? Great! Now pay close attention to your beverages. Last year, Americans used about 50 billion plastic water bottles, and only a small percentage was recycled. Do what you can to avoid plastic bottles by purchasing a reusable water bottle. 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. Sexta semana: 13 Marzo ¿Ha tenido suerte sustituir las bolsas de plástico por reutilizables? ¡Excelente! Ahora prestar mucha atención a sus bebidas. El año pasado, los estadounidenses utilizaron cerca de 50 millones de botellas de agua de plástico, y sólo se recicló un pequeño porcentaje. Haz lo que puedas para evitar botellas de plástico mediante la compra de una botella de agua reutilizable. Para participar en los esfuerzos de nuestra parroquia para el Cuidado de la Creación, contactar a Luke Mayville al 208-610-1783.

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

COLLECTION OF CRS RICE BOWLS Our Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl comes to an end on Palm Sunday. Next 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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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.

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 (kimberley.lamarque@gmail.com) or Brian Fallon (fallon.brianp@gmail.com) with any questions. 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/Mali: American Catholics serve one million people in Mali via CRS. It is one of the 25 poorest countries in the world. Work focuses on training in better sanitation, agricultural, and nutrition practices. 75% of all deaths are reportedly related to communicable diseases, maternal child health complications and poor nutrition. Last week - CRS/Liberia. Next week - CRS/Nepal. 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 (lmayvill@gmail.com).

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?

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