seventh sunday in ordinary time february 19th, 2017 church

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 19th, 2017

Church

of the

Blessed Sacrament

Manhattan

Rev. John P. Duffell, Pastor Rev. D’Angelo Jimenez, Parochial Vicar Rev. Ernest Izummuo, Sunday Associate

Rev. James O’Shea, CP, Sunday Associate 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: Sat. evening at 5:30 PM Sunday: 8:30, 10:00 (Family Mass) 11:15 (Spanish), 12:30 PM & 5:30PM (Young Adult Choir) WEEKDAYS: 7:30 AM; 12:10 PM; 5:30 PM SATURDAYS: 7:30 AM, 12:10 PM SPANISH WEEKDAY MASS: Second 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. A child must have at least one year of religious instruction before enrolling in the First Communion or Confirmation class. Sunday School Website: www.blessedsacramentsundayschool.org


PARISH NEWS My dear parishioners and friends, I can't thank you enough for your generosity to the parish especially during this time of the Capital Campaign. The family of Blessed Sacrament is wonderful and I'm honored to be part of it. As you know we've done quite well in our parish capital campaign to date, raising almost four million dollars in pledges over the next five years. The campaign was started because of a true need in the parish, but a campaign of this magnitude is quite difficult to process completely in house. So after some discussions, the Archdiocesan Development agreed to supply the help we need, at no cost to the parish. Some donations we are able to administer here at the parish, while the archdiocese helps us track and process others. We updated all pledge forms in the fall so that this would be clearly stated in the campaign literature, and so hope this is not a surprise to many. I feel the need to clarify this because we have received a few calls from donors asking why they have received billing and tax slips for The archdiocese. I will admit that I was shocked to receive a tax acknowledgment from the archdiocese signed by someone other than myself. But this has been cleared up. Moving forward any installment on pledges made over the five years can be sent into the archdiocese using the billing slip they provide or into the parish office. All the monies of this Capital Campaign, while processed through the development office of the archdiocese will come to the parish. Again, I thank the 318 members of the parish who have contributed to the Capital Campaign and I urge those who have not just done so, to think about what you might be able to offer. Together let us restore our home, this beautiful Church of the Blessed Sacrament. Please pray for peace Father Duffell

CHURCH CAMPAIGN AND REPAIR UPDATE February 2017 We are very happy to announce that the exterior repair work has finally begun with the scaffolding rising along the church façade. This extensive project includes work on the building’s roof, façade, and side elevations, and will take about 400 days to complete. We have already received the first Invoice from the contractor, totaling $450,000, for the "general conditions" including a significant portion of scaffolding start-up costs. Thankfully, so many have come forward to help in this great effort. As of January 31, 2017 the parish, through 318 gifts, has raised $3,877,586 of its $4,000,000 goal to cover the cost of this necessary work. Not everyone can give equally, but each has given sacrificially. We continue to reach out to those families that, during Commitment Weekend, asked for a little more time to pray about their decision, and we hope that they too can sponsor this work. Thanks to everyone who is so generously supporting this vital project, and if you are interested in helping, please contact the Rectory staff for more details.

HARMONY FARM 2017 CSA PROGRAM Sign up to be a member of the Dominican Sisters' Harmony Farm 2017 CSA Program! The Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt have operated Harmony Farm since the 1990's and offered a CSA program in Orange County for 20 years. Thanks to our parish, they were able to expand the program in 2016 and bring organic vegetables to NYC! The 2017 CSA program will: • Run for 22 weeks (from early June - early November),

• Cost $600 for the season (one family- sized share), and • Include 9 to 11 different organic vegetables each week! • Distribution is every Wednesday from 4pm - 7pm.

• And takes place in front of Benincasa Community / Convent

belonging to the Church of the Blessed Sacrament (133 W 70th St). • Members are invited to participate in two retreats at Harmony Farm on

June 3rd & September 9th. Mark your calendars! • All members receive pictures from the farm each week along with

readings for reflection. •

• Sign up by emailing the Sisters or Karen at [email protected] or call 845-657-3098.

For more information visit: www.harmonyfarmny.com


NOTICIAS PARROQUIALES Queridos Feligreses y Amigos; No tengo palabras para agradecerles su generosidad a nuestra parroquia durante nuestra Campaña para la recogida de fondos. La Familia de la Iglesia del Santísimo Sacramento es maravillosa y estoy muy orgulloso de formar parte de ella. Como ya saben, hasta el momento nos ha ido bastante bien con esta campaña, llegando a recibir promesas de hasta $4 millones durante los próximos 5 años. La comenzamos debido a la gran necesidad de la parroquia, pero algo de esta magnitud no puede ser procesado al completo solo por nosotros. Así que después de algunas conversaciones, el Grupo de Desarrollo de la Arquidiócesis (“Archdiocesan Development”) aceptó darnos su ayuda sin ningún costo a la parroquia. Algunas donaciones pueden ser administradas aquí, mientras que la arquidiócesis controla y procesa otras. Todos los formularios asociados con esta campaña han sido actualizados y esto se menciona específicamente en los nuevos folletos, así que espero que esto no sea una sorpresa para algunos de ustedes. Tengo la necesidad de aclarar este tema pues hemos recibido varias llamadas de donantes preguntándonos porque habían recibido cobros y formularios de impuestos de parte de la arquidiócesis. Quiero admitir que fue también una sorpresa para mi recibir algo de ellos no con mi firma sino firmado por otra persona. Pero ya todo ha sido aclarado. Los pagos futuros durante los próximos 5 años pueden ser enviados a la arquidiócesis usando el cupón enviado por ellos pero también pueden remitirlos o entregarlos en la Rectoría. Todos los fondos de esta campaña aunque procesados por la oficina de la arquidiócesis, serán entregados a nuestra parroquia. Una vez mas, mi agradecimiento a los 318 miembros de nuestra parroquia que han contribuido a esta Campaña. Y les pido a los que aun no lo han hecho, que consideren lo que puedan contribuir. Juntos restauraremos nuestro hogar, nuestra Iglesia del Santísimo Sacramento. Recemos por la paz. Padre Duffell

Sabemos que millones de hispanos/latinos contribuyen a la vida y misión de la iglesia en miles de parroquias y pequeñas comunidades eclesiales a lo largo y ancho del país. Hoy contamos con un número creciente de sacerdotes, diáconos, religiosas y religiosos y ministros eclesiales laicos que ofrecen su liderazgo y servicio, no sólo al pueblo hispano/latino, sino a toda la iglesia. Además, la multiplicación de movimientos eclesiales tales como Renovación Carismática, Cursillo, Encuentro Matrimonial, y muchos otros, dan vitalidad a iglesia y la renuevan con alegría y esperanza. Esta rica cosecha de ministros y ministerios ha dado lugar a la formación de organizaciones nacionales y regionales hispano-católicas, que contribuyen significativamente al desarrollo, la formación y el acompañamiento de la creciente red de líderes Catól+Bicos de herencia Hispana/. De acuerdo con este mandato de Cristo la Iglesia de Blessed Sacrament trabaja por la evangelización hispana invitados a participar de nuestras misas dominicales cada 15 días los miércoles a los espacios de formación cristiana, así como para la Cuaresma tendremos eucaristías penitenciales cuales cada miércoles a las 7:00pm invitados todos. Revd DAngelo Jimenez.


Finance Committee Corner Last Sunday $8,486 was received in the offertory

baskets at Mass and $3,487.4 was received through Parish Pay, for a total of $11,973.4. Our average weekly operating budget is

$15,000. Thank you for so generously giving to our regular collection. The second collection in support of our Soup Kitchen

totaled $2,094. Thank you.

Esquina Financiera La suma de la colecta durante las Misas del domingo pasado fue $8,486. Recibimos $3,487.4 a través de Parish Pay para un total

de $11,973.4. Nuestro presupuesto de operación semanal promedio es $15,000. Gracias por dar tan generosamente a

nuestra colección regular. La segunda colecta para nuestro “Soup Kitchen” totalizo $2,094.

Gracias.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION MINISTRY Interested in being part of Church Ministry? We are looking for potential volunteer Catechists, Assistants, and Substitute Catechists for our Sunday School Program. We have a program of 12 classes with 245 students enrolled. Curriculum and guidance is provided. All adults who work with children must follow a simple screening process as provided by the Archdiocese. If you are interested, please call Tina Silvestro at 212-877-3111. CLIMATE CHANGE FILM SERIES – March 8th 7PM ! Please join us for a screening of “The Wisdom to Survive” followed by a discussion with filmmaker JOHN ANKELE in the Blessed Sacrament Hall, Wednesday, March 8th at 7PM. All Welcome – Bring a friend! This special screening is hosted jointly by the Social Action Committees of Blessed Sacrament & Holy Name-St. Gregory’s

FLOCKNOTE Get important updates from the parish (and Archdiocese) in a timely and convenient way. This new tool we're using lets you choose what info you'd like to receive - via email or text message - from the various ministries and groups in the parish. Simply text BSC to 84576 or visit flocknote.com/BSC

Saturday Evening, February 18th

5:30 Intention of Thomas Middelhoff

Sunday, February 19th 8:30 Bernadette Caldwell + 10:00 Jean McNally +

11:15 Joseph E. Caceres, III + 12:30 Paula Corredor + 5:30 Intentions of Thomas Middelhoff

Monday, February 20th – Presidents Day 7:30

12:10 5:30

Tuesday, February 21st 7:30 Joseph Kearney & Nancy Kearney + 12:10 The Decker Family & Carroll Families + 5:30 Joan D’Incesso +

Wednesday, February 22nd 7:30 Fernando Pando + 12:10 Robert O’Connor + & Patrick Bergin + 5:30 Karl & Louis Fischer +

Thursday, February 23rd 7:30

12:10

5:30

Intentions of Cathleen Carmody & Guillermo Lombera

Vera Castro +

Greg Sheehan +

Friday, February 24th

7:30

12:10

5:30

People of the Parish

John McGuirk +

Leonard DeCarlo +

Saturday, February 25th

7:30

12:10

Donna de Solis +

Charles O’Bourke +


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

What is Parish Pay? With ParishPay, it’s simple to make online donations to Blessed Sacrament using a credit or debit card. Simply go online at www.parishpay.com or call 1866-727-4741 ext.1 and--just like your monthly mortgage or other bills--the money will simply be debited from your account and go directly to Blessed Sacrament.

Weekly EM and Lector Schedule Saturday, Feb. 11 5:30 pm 1st Anita Pearl 2nd Anita Pearl POF Mark Murphy EM

Edward Wiese, Ginetta LaBlanca, Mark Murphy, Joe Tessitore, John Gibbons

Sunday, Feb. 12 8:30 am 1st Mary Steffany 2nd Brendan Contant POF John Hunt

EM

Anthony Jalandoni, James Palazza, Mary Steffany, Brendan Contant, John Hunt

10:00 am 1st Shirley Rodriguez 2nd Kamila Palka POF Joan Tedeschi

EM

Shirley Rodriguez, Nellie Gonzalez-Arce, Joan Tedeschi, Judy Braun

11:15 am 1st Oscar Henk 2nd Ninfa Romero POF Marina Che EM

Marina Che, Nicole Rohrmann, Cindy Ochoa

12:30 pm 1st Roscoe Orman 2nd Kimberley LaMarque POF Jack Going EM Thomas Alexander, Jack Going, Lidia

Stempien, Elsa Elvarez, Carlos Sosa, Kimberley LaMarque, Raul Garcia-Moncada

5:30 pm 1st Adriana Gonzalez 2nd Matthew Sitman POF Julie Grega EM Rob Porell, Tiffany RIady, Julie Grega,

Elizabeth Hutton, Marie LaMagna, Adriana Gonzalez, Matthew Sitman

SPECIAL NEEDS MASSES This weekend February 12th, 2017, at 4:00pm we will celebrate our Special Needs Mass. Your children are especially welcome at this warm, family celebration. The following Special Needs Masses are February 26, March 12 & 26, April 9 & 23, May 21, June 11. Please join us. PRESIDENTS DAY Monday February 19th the rectory office will be open from 9am – 2pm in observance of Presidents Day.

NEW PARISHIONER REGISTRATION FORM

Date Your Name Your Spouses Name (Only if BOTH are Registering) Children Address Apt. # City State Zip Telephone Email Your Occupation Your Spouses Occupation How should we address you? (Check One) Mr. & Mrs. Mr. Mrs. Ms. Would you like to receive weekly offering envelopes? Yes No

If not, would you like us to sign you up for ParishPay?

Yes No

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