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We, the parish of the blessed Sacrament:
Serve God and Others
Unite cultures
Make disciples
Share the Gospel
Parish Office Open Monday-Friday 9am-3pm
Saturday-Sunday 9am-2pm
Mass Schedule:
In Church Mon-Fri 9am Saturday 8am Saturday 5pm Sunday 8am
Sunday 9:30am (Spanish) Sunday 11am
Sunday 12:30pm Sunday 2:00pm (Nigerian-Igbo)
CONFESSIONS Available:
Saturdays from 12pm-1pm. Not in confessionals—in church, to right of altar
November 28, 2021
201 North Central Avenue
Valley Stream, New York 11580 Phone: (516) 568-1027 | Fax: (516) 872-1499
E-Mail: [email protected] | Website: www.bsvs.us
Church of the
Blessed Sacrament
Rev. Lawrence Onyegu Pastor
Rev. Rejimon Benedict O.I.C. Associate Pastor
Dcn. Concepcion Cepin
Welcome to Blessed Sacrament Parish! We hope that all residents of the Valley Stream area can feel at home in our parish and strive to be an active part of our faith community. Please take a moment to stop in the Pastoral Center Office to fill out a membership form and to meet a member of the Pastoral Staff.
THE CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS
Anointing of the Sick Those who are seriously ill or in danger of death should arrange to receive this Sacrament as soon as possible. For those able, you may come to the church at any time to request to be anointed. For those unable, please contact the parish office and one of our priests will come to you at home or in the hospital. We encourage those who are preparing for a planned hospital stay to celebrate the Sacrament before entering the hospital. Please note, that new safety protocols may limit the priests’ ability to anoint in hospitals and homes. Call to find out options.
Baptism Infant Baptisms are usually celebrated the Third Saturday of the month at 1:00 PM and on the Fourth Saturday of the month at 1:00 PM in Spanish. Parents & godparents are asked to attend a Baptismal Preparation class prior to the Baptism. Please contact the parish office as soon as you find out that you are expecting. Any child over 7 years old who has not been baptized should also be enrolled in parish Faith Formation and will need to attend classes for a time before being baptized.
Marriage Please contact the parish office as soon as you become engaged and not less than six months in advance of your anticipated wedding date. Contact the parish prior to making your reception plans to ensure date availability. All couples are required to attend a Diocesan Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Program.
Reconciliation (Penance, Confession) Confession is on Saturdays between 12:00-1:00 PM and can also be heard by appointment.
Eucharist & Confirmation Inquiries for Eucharist (Communion) and/or Confirmation for all school-age children should be made to the Director of Evangelization, Guenevere Neuhedel.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) For adults seeking Baptism, Communion, and/or Confirmation or even simply inquiring about the Catholic faith. Call the Parish Office at (516)568-1027
Holy Orders and the Consecrated Religious Life The celebration of the Sacrament of Holy Orders is reserved to the bishop. Any young man who believes he is being called to serve God as a priest should speak to one of the parish priests or contact Fr. Sean Magaldi the diocesan vocations director, at 631-424-9888. Any married man who believes he is being called to serve God should consider becoming a deacon. For those who are considering serving God as a consecrated sister or brother, please also contact the parish office or contact Fr. Magaldi.
Parish Assistant & Secretary | Ms. Anne O’Shea 516-568-1027 ex:11 | [email protected]
Baptisms, Records, & Rectory Office | Ms. Michelle Mata 516-568-1027 ex. 11 | [email protected]
Parish Social Ministry | Ms. Judy Miccio 516-561-8969 | [email protected]
Faith Formation | Ms. Guenevere Neuhedel 516-568-1027 ex. 18 | [email protected]
Music Ministry | Mrs. Hannah Saint Joy 516-568-1027 ex. 13 | [email protected]
Maintenance | Mr. Anthony Raduazzo 516-568-1027
Altar Servers ........................................................................................ 568-1027
Baptismal Preparation Fr. Rejimon Benedict ........................................... 568-1027 ex. 12
Catholic War Veterans Peter Rumore .......................................................... 718-341-0452
Children’s Music Ministry Mike Gittens .................................................................. 568-1027
Extraordinary Ministers Garole Valbrun ............................................................... 568-1027
Faith Formation Guenevere Neuhedel .......................................... 568-1027 ex. 18
Homebound Ministers Jim Cunningham ............................................................ 825-2563
Knights of Columbus
Tom Avallone .............................................................. 880-5397
Live Christ Share Christ Ron Acosta .................................................................... 568-1027
Lectors Andrew Walters ............................................................. 872-9180
Legion of Mary Rose Sciacca .................................................................... 561-7111
Living Rosary Vi Pultorak...................................................................... 791-7587 Prayer Warriors Lilly Gicala ..................................................................... 850-3654 Rainbow Club Gayle Andresen ............................................................. 872-3670 Respect Life Ministry Anne Marie Konzet ....................................................... 568-1027 Renovacion Carismatica Olga Mackay ................................................................. 406-7246 RCIA Christine Vessely ............................................................ 285-5736 Spanish Ministry Deacon Concepcion Cepin…………………………….568-1027 Gustavo Vasquez ........................................................... 568-1027 Ushers George Peers ................................................................. 557-3798 Weddings Fr. Lawrence Onyegu .......................................... 568-1027 ex. 12
STAFF & MINISTRY DIRECTORY Parish Membership
& Sacraments
Weekly Scripture Readings
Readings for the week of November 28, 2021 Sunday: Jer 33:14-16/1 Thes 3:12—4:2/Ps 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14 [1b]/Lk 21:25-28, 34-36 Monday: Is 2:1-5/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9/Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday: Rom 10:9-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [10]/Mt 4:18-22 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 /Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6/Ps 118:1 and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a [26a]/Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday: Is 29:17-24/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 [1a]/Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. Is 30:18d]/Mt 9:35—10:1, 5a, 6-8 —————————————————————————--
We encourage you all to prepare for next Sunday
The Second Sunday of Advent, Cycle C
December 5, 2021
First Reading: Baruch 5:1-9 Jerusalem shall see the splendor of God's glory.
Psalm: 126:1-2,2-3,4-5,6 A song of praise for God's great deeds.
Second Reading: Philippians 1:4-6,8-11 Paul prays for the Philippians.
Gospel: Luke 3:1-6 John preaches repentance and baptizes in the region of the
Jordan.
Mass Intentions
We will honor ALL mass intentions. Masses that are not public will be said privately by the priests and the intentions offered then. We are
sorry that loved ones cannot be present for these masses. WE ARE NOW TAKING MASS INTENTIONS FOR 2022!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27: 8:00 AM: Juan Carlos Morales ~Requested by: Lucy Caballero 5:00 PM: Felix Jean-Pierre Jr. ~Requested by: Andreanne Jean-Pierre
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28: FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 8:00 AM: Boysie Routie ~Requested by: Marcia Azeez 9:30 AM: Cesar and Josefine Rivadeneira, Jazimina Reyes Rivadeneira ~Requested by: Marta Rivadeneira and Maria Quezada 2. Francisca Batista ~Requested by: Her Family 3. Adelina Tejada ~Requested by: Miguelina 11:00 AM: Louis LoCascio ~Requested by: Lillian LoCascio 12:30 PM: Joan Graves ~Requested by: John Christianson MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29: 9:00 AM Walter P. Wisneski ~Requested by: Walter & Jane Wisneski TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30: 9:00 AM Veronica & Hugh Johnson ~Requested by: Patti & Dennis Johnston WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1: 9:00 AM Charlene Longchamp ~Requested by: Marie Mathelier THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2: 9:00 AM: Desiree Jones ~Requested by: Lisa Lataille FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3: 9:00 AM: Domnick Saulle ~Requested by: Giovanni Saulle
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4: 8:00 AM: Fr. Joseph Raphael Bruno ~Requested by: Jean Francouer 5:00 PM: Anthony Haglich ~Requested by: Pat Haglich
Eucharistic Bread & Wine
For the week of : November 29, 2021–
December 4, 2021 In Memory of :
Serafina and Camillo Ciaravino
Requested by: Ciaravino Family
The Sanctuary Lamp for the month of November
2021 In Memory of:
Mrs. Marie and Annaise Francoeur
Requested by: Jean Francoeur
Altar Candles For the week of:
November 28 2021- December 4, 2021
In Memory of : Rodolfo Colella Requested by:
Josephina Colella
On November 5th our parish celebrates its 71st Anniversary. What a gift that we have continued 71
years of serving the northern part of Valley Stream and beyond. As you are aware, we had our
70th Anniversary last year. Although we were planning a great get-together celebration, Covid took
precedence. We were looking forward to celebrating with all of you and wanted to extend our
gratitude to all of those that have given so much to keep our parish family alive and active in the
community in faith and worship. As we turn 71 years this month, I want to thank everyone who made
it possible. Special gratitude to our parishioners both past and present and to all my predecessors.
There are many improvements and renovations which desperately need our attention on our parish
campus and my first concern is the condition of the front church steps. For months now, I have been
talking about our front steps in the bulletin. Over the years and with this past winter, with record
snowfall, the steps are crumbling, and have become a safety issue and needless to say, an eyesore as
well! We have been getting estimates to complete this work and the cost will be approximately
$40,000. This is a very big undertaking, and it has been giving me sleepless nights on how we could
raise this money in this pandemic, but our delay, pondering, and silence cannot solve our problem.
We need to act to save our Church.
I do understand the financial situation this pandemic has left most of us, but I am asking those who
have been blessed by God to consider sharing their gifts. We are asking for the participation and
sacrifice of all members of our parish family both past and present, young and old to make this a
reality! I am pleading to each family to please contribute something to this project no matter what the
amount. Any young person who is working and is willing to help could please do so. Anyone willing
to ask his/her friend to help our parish in this project should please do so. We are asking for help to
enable us to start this work by the Spring of 2022. All donations, no matter the size will be recognized
and acknowledged. The names of donors who contribute $2,500 or more will be recognized in our
permanent Campaign Book located in the Rose Ave vestibule.
As parishioners have been asking for additional options for memorials, like the tree of life, we will be
installing a plague in McKeon vestibule, along with adding rocks and doves to accent the tree of life.
This is another way to help. A memorial is a special way to show appreciation to God who is the giver
of all gifts. We will have available a New Memorial Plaque, an extension of the Tree of Life, in the
McKeon Ave. vestibule, along with the Our Lady of Guadalupe plaque (for $200 each) and a Dove
($500 each) or Rock ($600 each) Memorial in Rose Avenue . Please see the enclosed form for further
information. All intentions taken will be used to support our step restoration.
This is a parish-wide project, and we are praying that with your help, we can start planning these
much-needed repairs. I continue to thank you for all that you do or have done in the past to make
our parish a vibrant community! It has been a great 71 years of service and with your help, we are
determined to do more.
Please contact the office with any questions or concerns,
At your service and His,
Church Front Steps renovation 2021
Dove Plaque ~ 4 in x 6 in Rock Plaque ~ 5 in x 3 1/2 in Cost: $500 Cost: $600
Name Plate on Plaque Cost: $200/each
Parish Renovation Campaign~ Rose Avenue Entrance Cost: $2,500 or more
Blessed Sacrament Church
Parish Front Steps Renovation 2021– 2022
“Our Faith...Our Parish...Our Future” Pledge Commitment Form
Name:____________________________________
Address:__________________________________
City/State/Zip:_____________________________
Phone number:_____________________________ Email Address:________________________
I/We wish to donate to the front steps renovation as follows:
Total Pledge:$____________________
Down Payment:$__________________
Balance Due:______________________
I/We wish to pay the balance as follows: (Please Circle One)
Weekly Monthly
Over a period of: (Please Circle One)
3 Months 6 Months
Signature:____________________________
Date:_______________
When making your gift, please remember…
Payments can be made over a period of 6 months (November 2021 to May 2022)
A down payment is not necessary to begin your pledge
Payment reminders and a special payment envelope will be mailed to you in accordance with
your payment plan
Payments on pledges are deductible for tax purposes
Please make checks payable to:
Blessed Sacrament Parish
In memo write:
Church Front Steps Renovation 2021-2022
Blessed Sacrament Church
Parish Front Steps Renovation 2021– 2022
“Our Faith...Our Parish...Our Future”
Blessed Sacrament Church Order Form
4” x 6” Engraved Dove……….……..$500 (3 Lines up to 17 characters per line – including spaces)
5” x 3 1/2” Engraved Rock……………...$600 (4 Lines up to 20 characters per line – including spaces)
Engraved Name Plate on Plaque………...$200 (2 Lines up to 20 characters per line-including spaces)
Choice of (please circle): DOVE ROCK PLAQUE NAME
Name: ___________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ___________________________________________________
Daytime Phone: ___________________________________________________
Email Address: ___________________________________________________
Total Enclosed: $___________________
Please Print Neatly—One character per space! One Form Per Order please.
Please mail or bring your completed order form(s) to Church of the Blessed Sacrament Church Front Steps Renovation
201 N. Central Ave. Valley Stream, N.Y. 11580
Thank you for your support!
So it is here, the Holiday Season. Remember the one and only reason it is here.
TO KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS
Be kind to your fellow man and follow in the footsteps of the Lord. Greet-ings to all better said with, H! Great, seeing you again. Along with remem-ber to “Keep Christ in Christmas,” or “Merry Christmas.” Then correct and educate them when then wish you the best with a Happy Holidays it’s Christ’s Birthday.
Let the world know that Christ our King is born in Bethlehem. Come to-gether as one in the same willing to go beyond what is expected and pave the way for others to follow triumphantly in our victory and achievements.
The Christian men comprising the Knights of Columbus since March 29, 1882 and the members of the Saint Therese, The Little Flower, Council Number 2622, here at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament since December 6, 1926 all remember to Keep Christ in Christmas. You should too.
Supporting our church, parish and council strengthening the inspiration of the four pillars we as Knights are governed by. With Charity, Unity, Fra-ternity and Patriotism we come together with the visualization to be as one. Join us as we come together in the celebration of the birth of Christ.
Follow in the footsteps of all great men that have come before us. I ask you to help us pave the way for the future of all Christians we are to lead.
Join us and become a Knight of Columbus and hold your head up high as we begin a new year filled with the promise of a better tomorrow. Join us for daily prayer and the constant commitment to our Lord with random acts of kindness and compassion for all.
Keep Christ in Christmas and Merry Christmas to All, begins the day our Lord Jesus Christ is born on December 25 so shout it out loud and clear so you are to be heard by all. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL and to all a HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Where I remain always in Christ Sir Knight Thomas G Avallone
Grand Knight Saint Therese The Little Flower
Council Number 2622
2021/2022 Saint Therese
“The Little Flower” Council Number 2622
201 North Central Avenue Valley Stream, NY 11580
Grand Knight Sir Knight Thomas G Av-allone Telephone: 516-880-
5397
Deputy Grand Knight Sir Knight Rezin T Rubia
PGK
Chaplain Father Rejimon Benedict O.I.C.
Chancellor Thomas P Johnson
Warden Joseph Jean Pierre
Financial Secretary Murat V Raymond
May He Rest in Peace
Advocate Sir Knight James J Cunningham
PGK, PFN
Inside Guard Jerome C Villes
BAPTISM SCHEDULE
Our parish offers baptism in English every third Saturday of each month at 1 pm. We also have Spanish baptisms every fourth Saturday of the month at 1 pm. There are three things needed for baptism: Signed sponsor forms, you child’s birth certificate and you must attend a baptism class. We offer baptism classes every second Monday of each month at 7:30 pm in English. Please call the parish office if you have any more questions.
We welcome you to our parish and are glad you are here!
Welcome to those who have been recently baptized in our Church
Please, We Need You !
As I have shared in the weekly bulletin, we continue to struggle financially to meet the needs of our parish community. We greatly appreciate your continued support and with humble heart, are asking if at all possible to consider increasing your Sunday, weekly, or monthly donation, by $5.00 or any amount which your family is able to contribute. Your consideration and kind generosity, no matter how much, will go a long way in assisting us, as we work together as one to meet the financial needs of the parish. God Bless you and your family!
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¡Por favor, te necesitamos! Como he compartido en el boletín semanal, continuamos luchando financieramente para satisfacer las necesidades de nuestra comunidad parroquial. Agradecemos enormemente su continuo apoyo y, con un humilde corazón, le preguntamos si es posible que considere aumentar su donación dominical, semanal o mensual, en $ 5.00 o cualquier cantidad que su familia pueda contribuir. Su consideración y amable generosidad, no importa cuánto, contribuirá en gran manera para ayudarnos, mientras trabajamos juntos como uno solo para
satisfacer las necesidades financieras de la parroquia. ¡Dios te bendiga a ti y a tu familia!
Welcome to our parish- We are
glad you are here!
If you are new to the area and wish to become a registered member of Blessed Sacrament, or you have never registered and would like to do so, please complete the parish registration form. Then you can place it in the collection basket, mail to us, or visit our Parish Office to register. By utilizing our parish collection envelope for your weekly collection, your donation will be recorded and you may request a tax statement at the end of the year. Please know that the parish is here for you!
Bienvenido a nuestra parroquia. ¡Nos alegra que esté aquí!
Si es nuevo en el área y desea convertirse en un miembro registrado de la parroquia del Santísimo Sacramento, o nunca se ha registrado y le gustaría hacerlo, complete el formulario de registro parroqui-al. Luego puede colocarlo en la canasta de recolec-ción, enviarlo por correo o visitar nuestra Oficina Parroquial para registrarse. Al utilizar nuestro sobre de recolección parroquial para su recolección sema-nal, su donación quedara registrada y puede solicitar una copia de sus contribuciones al final del año para usar cuando complete su declaración de impuestos. ¡Sepan que la parroquia está aquí para ustedes!
Elishima Duvivier
Shaun Xavier Coggins
Olivia Nancy Vetrano
Chinonso Ndubuisi– Elem
Gift Cards are available at Blessed Sacrament!
We are happy to announce we will once again have Gift Card Purchases available through our Parish for the Christmas Season. There are many stores available to choose from!
These gift cards can be used for your everyday purchases as well as given for gifts. We also have VISA
gift cards available without and start up cost for the receiver!
A card worth $25 costs you $25. The merchant pays a percentage of the gift card to our Church. It is that simple! Please use the order form on the other side to place your order.
You can view all the stores available online at www.shopwithscrip.com, click on bottom – Retailers.
Full listing is also available at the parish office.
You may purchase for our Parish Social Ministry Giving Tree easily through this program also!
Orders must be received by December 7th for Giving Tree and by December 12th latest for delivery in time for Christmas!
Thank you for supporting Blessed Sacrament Church!
JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS
First Friday Holy Hour: Advent Please join us this coming First Friday, December 3rd for An Advent Holy
Hour. This hour of prayer and adoration will begin at 7:00 PM with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and will include a time of silent
prayer, an Advent prayer service, and Benediction. Please join us in prayer!
Please join us for a special Respect Life Hour of
Prayer during Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament on Tuesday, December 7th, at 6 pm.
The Hour will conclude with Benediction at 7
pm. The Vigil Mass for the Feast of the
Immaculate Conception on December 8th will
begin at 7:30 pm.
With this viral outbreak and the global response, we know the economy has been hit hard. But amidst all of this, we must remain people of hope. The parish is also reliant on the income generated from our regular collections. Such revenue supports our facilities, outreach, and ministries. We know many of you may be impacted by this economic downturn, but hope that you can continue to be as generous with us as possible so we can continue serving you and the community on your behalf. How can I still donate?
• You may now zelle us at [email protected]
• You can mail your offering to the parish office or put it in the offering baskets in the church.
• Give a One-Time Gift (no account needed) or set up a Recurring Schedule via ConnectNow, our online giving platform.
• Text the word “give” to 516-588-7800, do a quick, one-time set-up and then regularly be able to give through texts
• Or download the “ConnectNow Giving” App in the Apple Appstore and Google Play. Make sure to Search for us with zipcode 11580-3198
Get started here: https://bit.ly/2UvU58n
Become a member of the Rainbow Club The parish “Rainbow Club,” is a way to sup-port your Parish for only $5/ a month, while also being eligible for 1 of 3 monthly prizes: First Prize: $500 |Second Prize: $100|Third Prize: $100
The list of winners, their names and numbers are mailed to you along with your return enve-lope for the following month. You may place it in the Sunday collection basket, drop it off at the Rectory, or mail it in. Please fill out the information below and sub-mit to the parish office. You will be called with your new number. Name: ___________________________________ Address: __________________________________________ Phone Number: __________________________
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Service, Support, and Stewardship
Food Pantry Needs Corn Beef Hash Canned Beef Stew Canned Chicken Canned Salmon Farina Canned Yams Tissues Napkins Canned Ravioli Bath Soap Toilet Paper Canned Macaroni Flour Laundry Detergent Ketchup Sugar Thank you!
FROM THE DESK OF
Parish Social Ministry
Our Food Pantry is open by appointment only with curbside pick-up. Food
assistance is available for those who live within our parish boundaries. For days
and times for food pick-up please call 516 561-8969. If no one picks up please a
message and someone will get back to you a soon as they can.
GIFT CARDS to KING KULLEN or KEY FOOD The reason why we ask for Gift Cards is to allow people who use our pantry to purchase items we may not cur-rently have on our shelves. The people who come to our pantry are always very appreciative of what we are able to give them. Having the honor and pleasure to serve so many for over 20 years I too am very grateful for all your generosity. Through the years the people we serve have become more than people in need but they have also become friends. Over the years I have asked on several occasions what else can we do to help regarding the food we give out. They are always so hesitant to answer that question because they are so grateful for the items they are receiving and do not want to sound unappreciative. When I explain to them you will be helping me and all those who support our pantry because we want to do the best we can do to help not just you but others who are facing a difficult time. They start to open a little bit and share their thoughts. Here are some of the things the shared with me, that I would like to share with you: Macaroni & Cheese is great but it can sometimes be difficult to make because it needs milk and butter. Shelf Stable Milk is a treasure it can be used for the Mac & Cheese and their children can use it in the cereal we give them. Oil is a luxury. Tea bags, Coffee and Hot Chocolate make them feel like they are really cared about. Sugar and Flour are treasures. Tuna and crackers make for a good lunch. Peanut Butter and Jelly also make a good lunch if there is bread. (We rarely get bread for them to make a sand-wich) Butter or margarine is nice to have. Eggs are really special. Cake mix and Frosting make it possible to make a child's birthday cake. ( You need the eggs) Toiletries are another luxury (which are not allowed to be purchased with the SNAP program. Along with clean-ing products and paper goods). I would like to share with you that we rarely get meat. I very much appreciate your food donations from our Food Pantry Needs list and hope you continue to donate those items. But I also wanted you to know why we occasionally ask for Gift Cards. Gift cards are also a perfect way to give to the pantry if you prefer not to shop. Again thank you for all your support and generosity and please know you all making a difference in the lives of so many in need! Peace, Judy Miccio
THRIFT SHOP HOURS & DONATIONS Our parish Thrift Shop has re-opened. Currently the hours of the shop are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 9:30am - 1:00pm. Our shop is staffed by volunteers who give generously of their time. So we may be closed due to un-foreseen circumstances or we may close early if the shop is not busy. If you like you can call 561-8969 to make sure the shop is open.
The Thrift Shop is in NEED of pocket books, household bric-a -brac, dishes, small kitchen appliances (blenders, toaster ovens, coffeepots, etc.) and costume jewelry. We ask that you please do not leave any dona-tions outside. If you have any questions about donating please call (516) 561-8969. Thank you all for your generosity and support.
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY GIVING TREE
Every year generous parishioners join our Parish Social Ministry program to provide Christmas gifts for those individuals and families in need. Last year we did Gift Cards for our Christmas program and it was a huge success. So we have decided to do the same this year. We invite you to take a tag off one of our Giving Trees in either lobby of the church Each tag specifies which Gift Card to purchase. If you like you may purchase the Gift Card through the parish Gift Card Program. If you purchase the cards through our Gift Card program you may choose to have the office give it to Parish Social Ministry or you may do so yourself . Please be sure to attach the tag from the Giving Tree to the Gift Card whether you purchase it from the Parish office or at the store. All Gift Cards must given to Parish Social Ministry no late than December 13th so that they may be distributed in time for Christmas. if you have any questions or need more info please call Judy at 516 561-8969. Thank you all for your constant support and generosity!
Service, Support, and Stewardship
Collection data for the weekend of November 21,
2021: The financials will be in
next week’s bulletin due to early deadlines
SACRIFICIAL GIVING
Important Phone Numbers
• New York State Coronavirus Hotline: 888-364-3065
• Nassau County Coronavirus Hotline: 516-227-9570
• Nassau County Crisis Helpline: 516-227-TALK (8255) - for mental health or addiction crises.
• NYS COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline: 1-844-863-9314 - for those seeking mental health counseling
• Nassau County A.A. Hotline: 516-292-3040
• Nassau County Safe Center Hotline: 516-542-0404 - for experiences of abuse, domestic violence, etc.
VETERANS: Nassau County Veterans in need of assistance including essential
transportation, food pantry access, and counseling services, call: 516-572-6565 If you or a loved one is struggling with
substance abuse and cannot get through to the numbers above, please call the parish at
516-561-8969 or email at [email protected] with your name, phone number, and a brief explanation of the
situation.
Nassau & Suffolk Law Services, providing FREE legal support to low income, disabled,
and disadvantaged individuals.
NASSAU COUNTY:
(516) 292-8100 SENIORS in NASSAU COUNTY:
(516) 292-8088
WESTERN SUFFOLK: (631) 232-2400
EASTERN SUFFOLK: (631) 369-1112
Name _________________________________________________
Email _________________________________________________
Home Phone ___________________________________________
Cell Phone _____________________________________________
□ I want to know more about Christ and the Sunday gospels through a parish
based prayer group.
My preferred day is: □ Mon □Tue □Wed □Thu □Fri □Sat □Sun
Please indicate which form of contact you prefer:
□ Phone □ Cell □ Email
The LCSC Ministry invites you to deepen your faith and participation in Sunday
Mass by meeting weekly in a small faith sharing group called a Household of
Prayer. Each group reads and reflects on the Scriptural readings for the coming
Sunday, in order to prayerfully connect The Word more fully with their daily lives.
There are four Households of Prayer, which are currently meeting virtually, as
follows:
Mondays at 7:30-9:00PM Lilly Gicala
Wednesdays at 7:30-9:00PM Anne Marie & Jeff Konzet
Weeknights at 6:30-8:00PM Mirlene Laurenfort
Fridays at 8:00-9:30PM Win Previl
Please fill out the form below, tear off and return to the parish office or call 516-
568-1027.
Household of Prayer
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Schedule
Tuesday, December 7th (Vigil):
9 am & 7:30 pm Wednesday, December
8th:
9 am, 12 pm & 7:30 pm
Helen Costantakos Nancy Lynn Fisher Liam Walsh Nancy Ward Lillian LoCascio Pam Carleo Bob Grippo Charles Bleuler Elijah Abraham Rose Sciacca
Amy Curcio Rebecca Neuhedel Michelle Irwin Phyllis Sabellichi Nicholas Lamm Elizabeth McCormack Jacqueline Outten Dr. Cheryl Clark Rosalie Badalucco Pete Badalucco
*Names kept on list for 6 weeks
Please Pray for the Sick Please pray for the repose of the souls of:
Richie Brennan Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
2022 Mass Intention Book
Our 2022 Mass Intention Book is now open! If you would
like to have a mass said on a specific date for a loved one who has passed away, arrangements may be made at the Parish Office.
You can also have masses said for the living, e.g., for birthdays, anniversaries or other life events. Contact the Parish Office for more information
Mass (Card Included): $20 Mass With Large Card:$25 Altar Candles (Weekly):$15
Eucharist Bread and Wine (Mon-Fri): $25 Eucharistic Bread and Wine (Sat-Sun):$35
Please Note: We ONLY accept cash or check. We no longer accept credit card payments. Thank you.
At Blessed Sacrament
We live-stream all daily masses and the Sunday 11am mass. These streams can be viewed either live or later on our parish webpage, Facebook, or YouTube.
Live Times:
Sundays: 11am
Mondays-Fridays: 9am
Saturdays: 8am
Parish Webpage: https://bit.ly/33u3wJc
StreamSpot Site: https://bit.ly/2TYuPIR
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BSVS.US/
Youtube: https://bit.ly/3acY1Rf
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