CHURCH OF THE BLESSEDSACRAMENTRev. David Nolan, Pastor

Rev. D’Angelo Jimenez, Parochial Vicar

Msgr. Michael Crimmins, In Residence

Rev. James O’Shea, CP, Sunday Associate

Rev. Vincent Biaggi, SJ, Sunday Associate

Deacon Scott Reisinger

Tina Silvestro, Director of Religious Education

Jason Roberts, Director of Music Ministry

Thu Nguyen, Director of Family Ministry

CHURCH: 152 WEST 71ST STREET, NYC 10023 • PH: 212-877-3111 • FAX: 212-799-6233 • WWW.BLESSEDSACRAMENTNYC.ORG

SCHOOL: 147 WEST 70TH STREET, NYC 10023 • PH: 212-724-7561 • FAX: 212-724-0735 • WWW.SBLSNYC.ORG

SUNDAY MASSES: Saturday evening at 5:30 PMSunday: 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 WEEKDAY MASS: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of Month at 7:00 PM BAPTISM: Arrangements must be made at theRectory. Sponsors must be practicing Catholics.Parents, and also godparents when possible, mustattend the Pre-Baptismal conference which is held onthe 1st Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm in therectory. CONFESSIONS: Saturday afternoons 4:30 to 5:15 pm,and anytime at the Rectory. MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made at leastsix months in advance at the rectory to ensure the dateand the hour desired. The Nuptial Mass is the ordinaryform of celebrating Christian marriage, and should bestrongly considered when making Wedding plans.Attendance at the Pre-Cana Conferences, or theequivalent, is required by the Archbishop. PARISH BOUNDARIES: Central Park West to theHudson River, from the South side of 77th Street downto the North side of 65th Street.

NEW PARISHIONERS: We welcome new parishioners,and invite them to register at the Rectory. Theregistration is our only means of certifying anyone as amember of our parish. If you move to another Parish, orchange your address within the Parish, please notify us. FATIMA DEVOTIONS: The Rosary is said daily afterthe 12:10 pm Mass. Friday from 6-7 pm there is a holyhour. BENEDICTION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: FirstFriday - Exposition: 12:35 pm. Adoration: All day;Benediction: 5:15 PM. MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA: Mondays, beforethe 12:10 Mass and before the 5:30 pm Mass. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN ANDTEENAGERS: Classes in Religion for Catholicchildren/teenagers, Pre- kindergarten - High Schooltake place on Sundays. The Family Mass begins at10:00 a.m. in the Church followed by class instruction inthe school. Ongoing religious education is important for thereligious development of your children. FirstCommunion and Confirmation require a two yearprogram. Webpage: www.blessedsacramentnyc.org/rel-ed

Dear Parishioners and Friends: On Sunday, September 1, we welcome our newPastor, Father David Nolan, as he begins hisassignment here at Blessed Sacrament. Born inBrooklyn, Father Nolan worked in the textileindustry for many years, during which time hewas a parishioner here at Blessed Sacrament,where he served as head of the PastoralCouncil, ran CCD, and volunteered at theWomen’s Shelter. Father Nolan was Ordained in1995, and comes to us from the Parish of St.Joseph of the Holy Family in Harlem, where hehas served for the past 11 years. Father Nolanhas also just finished a five year term, working asthe Catholic Chaplain for the womenincarcerated at Rose M. Singer Correctional, thewomen’s prison on Riker’s Island. Father Nolanwill celebrate the Saturday and Sunday eveningMasses this weekend, as well as the Sunday12:30 Mass, but he will also preach every Massthis weekend, so as to introduce himself to theParish. The following Sunday, September 8,there will Coffee Hour after the morning Massesin the Rectory, a light reception in the ChurchHall after the 12:30PM Mass, Spirit Sunday afterthe 5:30pm Mass. This Monday, September 2 is Labor Day. TheParish will offer one Mass at 12:10pm. TheChurch will be open for prayer from 7am-3pmand the Rectory Office from 9am-2pm. This week we welcome back the faculty, staff,and students of Blessed Sacrament School. Thisyear marks a new beginning for our School withthe opening of its second campus, Sacred Hearton 52nd Street, which will house the UpperSchool, grades 4-8. We welcome our newPrincipal, Mrs. Maureen Noonan, and send ourtwo heads of school, Mr. Nick Fargione and Mrs.Megan Gonzales, and assurance of prayers andsupport as they begin their year. We continue to pray for Father John Duffell, forpeace and resolution during this difficult time. As always, pray for peace.

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time • September 1st, 2019

Queridos Feligreses y Amigos; El domingo 1 de septiembre, damos la bienvenida anuestro nuevo Pastor, el Padre David Nolan, quienempieza su misión aquí en “Blessed Sacrament.” Nacido en Brooklyn, Padre Nolan trabajó en laindustria textil durante muchos años, durante loscuales fue feligrés aquí en nuestra Parroquia, ydonde participó como jefe del Consejo Pastoral,dirigió el CCD y fue voluntario en el Refugio paraMujeres. Fue ordenado en 1995 y viene a nosotrosdesde la parroquia de San José de la SagradaFamilia en Harlem, donde ha servido durante losúltimos 11 años. Padre Nolan también acaba determinar un período de cinco años, trabajando comocapellán católico para las mujeres encarceladas en elCorrectional Rose M. Singer, la prisión para mujeresen Rikers Island. Padre Nolan celebrará este fin desemana las misas del sábado y domingo a las 5:30p.m. así como la misa del domingo a las 12:30 p.m.,pero también predicará en cada misa del fin desemana, para presentarse a los feligreses. Eldomingo siguiente, 8 de septiembre, tendremos laHora del Café en la Rectoria después de las Misas dela mañana, luego una recepción ligera en el Salón dela Iglesia después de la Misa de las 12:30 PM, asícomo el Domingo del Espíritu después de la Misa delas 5:30 pm. Este lunes 2 de septiembre es el Día del Trabajo. Laparroquia ofrecerá una misa a las 12:10 pm. LaIglesia estará abierta para la oración de 7 a.m. a 3p.m. y la Oficina de la Rectoría de 9 a.m. a 2 p.m. Esta semana damos una vez mas la bienvenida a lafacultad, el personal y a los estudiantes de la Escuela“Blessed Sacrament.” Este año marca un nuevocomienzo para nuestra escuela con la apertura de susegundo campus, “Sacred Heart” en la Calle 52, quealbergará la escuela superior, grados 4-8. Damos labienvenida a nuestra nueva directora, la Sra.Maureen Noonan, y enviamos a los directores deambas escuelas, el Sr. Nick Fargione y la Sra. MeganGonzales, nuestras oraciones y apoyo a medida quecomienzan su año. Continuamos orando por el Padre John Duffell, por lapaz y resolución durante estos difíciles momentos. Como siempre les pedimos rezar por la paz.

PARISH NEWS / NOTICIAS PARROQUIALES

Lector/Eucharistic Minister Training--September 15, 2019 11:15am in the RectoryBecome more involved in theMass. We are in need of more Lectors to minister the Word and Eucharistic ministers. If you have a love for

Scripture and would like to serve as a lector or would like to administer Communion to your fellow parishionersas a Eucharistic minister, please come to the trainingsession.Trainingwill be held in the Rectory. RSVP

appreciated but not required. Email Kimberley LaMarque Orman (Lectors@blessedsacramentnyc.org) orThomas Davis (EMs@blessedsacramentnyc.org) with any questions.

Weekly EM and Lector Schedule Saturday, August 31st5:30 pm 1st Julie Grega 2nd Madison Marie McIntosh POF Vincent Gardino EM Merleann Taylor, Rebecca Painter, Madison Marie McIntosh, Ginetta LaBlanca Sunday, September 1st8:30 am 1st Ray Riordan 2nd Barli Nugent POF Eileen Simpson EM Hugh Regan, Ray Riordan, Barli Nugent,Eileen Simpson, Vivian Villaluz 10:00 am 1st Joan Tedeschi 2nd Joan Tedeschi POF Shirley Rodriguez EM Joan Tedeschi, Richard Barthelmes, Marina Che, Shirley Rodriguez, Patricia Caffrey 11:15 am 1st Rosario Flores 2nd Daysi Guardado POF Fernando Bueno EM Celia Navarro, Peter Diggins, Fernando Bueno 12:30 pm 1st Mary Moore 2nd Jim Naughton POF Ed Casey EM Barbara Hanning, Anne Jason, Elsa Alvarez, Mary Moore, Lidia Stempien, Lola Gordon, Jack Going 5:30 pm 1st Thomas Davis 2nd POF Anita Faherty EM Thomas Davis, Alec Dadisman, Jacqueline Baligian

FINANCE COMMITTEE CORNERLast Sunday $4,876 was received in the

offertory baskets at Mass and $4,221 wasreceived through WeShare, for a total of

$9,097. Thank you for so generously giving toour regular collection.

The Second Collection for the Soup Kitchenreceived $1,286.

ESQUINA FINANCIERA

La suma de la colecta durante las Misas deldomingo pasado fue $4,876. Recibimos

$4,221 a través de WeShare para un total de$9,097. Gracias por dar tan generosamente anuestra colección regular. La colecta para La

Soup Kitchen fue de $1,286.

Saturday Evening, August 31st 5:30 Intentions of Angel Rodriguez Sunday, September 1st 8:30 James Nardella + 10:00 Dermot Kenny + 11:15 Silvia Garcia + 12:30 Mr. & Mrs. Richard R. Schilling + 5:30 Chippy Duggan + Monday, September 2nd - LABOR DAY 12:10 Tuesday, September 3rd 7:30 12:10 Intentions of Anne Jason on her Birthday 5:30 Gloria Velasco + Wednesday, September 4th 7:30 Paul Tran + 12:10 Fr. Fortunato Cini + 5:30 7:00 Amantina Bencosme + Thursday, September 5th 7:30 Intentions of Sean Torres on his deployment to Iraq 12:10 Pauline Reilly + 5:30 Friday, September 6th 7:30 Maria Fabian + 12:10 Intentions of Luisa Lombera 5:30 All the Souls in Purgatory Saturday, September 7th 7:30 Thanksgiving to God & In Reparationsfor Sinners 12:10 Patrick McTigue +

MASS INTENTIONS

Our St Vincent de Paul Society willparticipate in an annual Walk for the Poor onSept 28 and we invite all parishioners to joinus. We will walk from St Patrick's Cathedralto Immaculate Conception church at 14th St

+ 1st Ave where we will attend mass andhave lunch. We are asking parishioners towalk with us or sponsor us as walkers with

your donations. All funds raised will be usedto assist the poor in our community.

Arts at Blessed Sacrament2019 - 2020 CONCERT SERIES

Wednesdays at OneSeptember 11th, 1:00PM

Eric Huckins, French HornNYC-based hornist and curator of Blessed Sacrament’s Wednesdays at

One series, Eric Huckins presents a festive and varied recital of music

for French Horn and Piano to start our season.

October 2nd, 1:00PM

Daveed Buzaglo, Tenor & Rebekah Efthimiou, HarpRebekah Efthimiou and Daveed Buzaglo join forces to create a unique

and rare combination of harp and voice. They will be presenting works

by Beethoven, Britten, and Ravel among others.

November 6th, 1:00PM

Gergana Haralampieva, ViolinGergana Haralampieva celebrates her Bulgarian heritage by featuring

unrecognized masterworks by for violin by Vladigerov and Hadjiev,

two 20th century Bulgarian composers, paired alongside works by

Bach

and Mozart.

December 4th, 1:00PM

Holiday ConcertA concert of Christmas and Hanukkah holiday favorites, as well as

beautiful settings of music from the baroque and festive folk songs set

in emotionally rich, engaging arrangements for Violin, Cello, Flute, Horn

and Harp.

February 5th, 1:00PM

Reflective Trios for French Horn, Violin & PianoGergana Haralampieva, Violin

Eric Huckins, Horn & Vatche Jambazian, Piano

A collection of trios for violin, horn and piano which all are reflective in

nature and will create a calm and introspective atmosphere for your

afternoon. This will include Brahms’ iconic Horn Trio in E-flat Major Op.

40, Kevin Puts’ Three Nocturnes, and Drifter by TJ Cole.

March 4th, 1:00PM

Adam Young, Baroque Cello & Viola da GambaExplore the development of a rare ensemble that intrigued composers

from every part of Europe. The viola da gamba duo as a genre was

prevalent from the time of Henry the VIII to J.S. Bach about two and a

half centuries later.

April 1st, 1:00PM

Leah Ferguson, ViolaNew York Philharmonic musician Leah Ferguson joins us for a recital of

among others, Bach, Schubert, Hindemith and Prokofiev.

May 6th, 1:00PM

Long Island Chamber Music Festival Preview ConcertFor our final concert of the season, we feature a preview concert for

Long Island Chamber Music Festival’s 2020 season. This concert will

primarily focus on music for String Quartet and Piano.

Evening ConcertsMonday, October 21st, 7:00PM

The New York Concerti Sinfonietta in ConcertThis concert will feature saxophonists/clarinetists Peter

and Will Anderson and Julie Jordan and Stanley Sisskin.

Wednesday, November 5th, 7:00PM

Silent Film Night! Jason Roberts

accompanies “Safety Last”Experience Harold Lloyd’s comedic masterpiece as its

first audience would have in 1923: with live, improvised

accompaniment on the organ. Jason Roberts, Blessed

Sacrament’s Music Director, will accompany this hilarious

film with the full resources of the church’s Marshall and

Ogletree organ.

Friday, December 13th, 7:00PM

KHORIKOS Vocal EnsembleKHORIKOS is pleased to present a new work by

Norway-based composer Andrew Smith, a set of O

Antiphons written for KHORIKOS.

Monday, February 24th, 7:00PM

Linaria EnsembleThis group of exceptional musicians from New York,

New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania is devoted to

performing works that celebrate the flute, harp, and

string trio.

Featuring young musicians from the

Juilliard SchoolThursday, November 21, 2019, 7:30PM

Tuesday, December 3, 2019, 7:30PM

Thursday, April 30, 2020, 7:30PM

Tuesday, May 5, 2020, 7:30PM

Chamber Concerts

Blessed Sacrament Church

152 West 71st Street

NY NY 10023

212-877-3111

www.blessedsacramentnyc.org

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SUNDAY SCHOOL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSESSTART SEPTEMBER 8. WE WILL BEGIN WITH THE 10:00FAMILY MASS. CLASSES MEET IN THE SCHOOL RIGHTAFTER MASS. REGISTRATION FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL IS NOW CLOSEDAND WILL REOPEN ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9.REGISTRATION FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNTILSEPTEMBER 9. AFTER SEPTEMBER 9 REGISTRATIONFORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE WEDNESDAYBEFORE YOUR CHILD’S STARTING DATE. In MayRegistration Packets were emailed to the parents ofcurrent students. Packets are posted on the ReligiousEducation web pages of our Parish website:www.blessedsacramentnyc.org/rel-ed Paper copies are available at the rectory. If you needadditional information please call Tina Silvestro at 212-877-3111 or emailat tina@blessedsacramentsundayschool.org

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)Thinking of becoming a Catholic? Are you BaptizedCatholic but have not received Communion orConfirmation? Inquiry discussions for adults will begin onMonday, September 30 at 6:30 pm. To register or seekinformation, please call Tina Silvestro at the parish office(212-877-3111) or emailat tina.blessedsacramentnyc@yahoo.com. --------------------------- Centering Prayer is a form of contemplative prayerunder the auspices of Contemplative Outreach. Thegroup meets Mondays from 6:45 to 8pm in the rectorystarting September 9. RSVP - marytjebara@gmail.com or 973-714-1409.