To decorate the church as well as possible, we invite everyone to bring flowers or flower arrangements—either white or yellow or gold—to the office, by Thursday, June 8, at the latest.
They've published a set of novena prayers for the Feast of Corpus Christi for this year's Eucharistic Revival. The novena runs from Friday, June 2, through Saturday, June 10, the vigil of the feast. Click here for the texts in English.
This year, the Way of the Cross in English will be in our newly renovated chapel at 6:30 PM each Friday. (In Spanish, it will be in church at 6:15 PM, followed by 7 PM Mass and a Holy Hour with special guest preachers in the context of the Eucharistic Revival.)
The Archdiocese of New York takes stewardship of your donations seriously. If you have knowledge of or reason to suspect misconduct, please report your concerns via a toll-free hotline at 877-820-0541 or on the internet at http://www.reportlineweb.com/ADNY. Both are available 24 hours per day.
Now you can follow "The Good Newsroom" more easily on your phone with their new app. Click here to download it free from Apple's App Store, or search for "The Good Newsroom" on Google Play.
To be eligible for consideration for a 2023 Pierre Toussaint Scholarship, candidates must be an active member of a Roman Catholic Archdiocesan parish, be a graduating high school senior, show high academic achievement and submit the PTSF application with the required documents. Click here for full information.
Catholic Charities has asked us if anyone can help as volunteers at the food pantry of our neighboring parish of Saint Augustine-Our Lady of Victory. It’s on Franklin Avenue, and they need help Thursdays in the morning. If anyone can help, please contact our office (by phone or sending a message through sapbronx.com) and we’ll put you in touch.
Anyone who needs to report an alleged incident of sexual abuse of a minor by a priest, deacon, religious or lay person serving in the Archdiocese of New York is asked to contact Eileen Mulcahy at 646-794-2949. Mrs. Mulcahy may also be reached via e-mail at victimsassistance@archny.org. Information can also be found on the Archdiocesan website, www.archny.org. In keeping with the Archdiocesan policy regarding sexual abuse of minors, this information is provided to ensure that our children remain safe and secure.
They're looking for people to tell the story of how Jesus in the Eucharist changed their lives: are you willing to send your witness story to the Cardinal's office? Click here, and hopefully your story inspires us all!
Do you know someone who is carrying the grief of a past abortion? There is always hope. The pain and sorrow of abortion does not need to endure for a lifetime. A “Day of Prayer and Healing” offers the opportunity to experience the love and mercy of God and to respond to His invitation to begin the journey of healing the wound of abortion. Upcoming dates in the NYC area are: Nov. 5, Jan. 14, and Feb. 4 in English, and Oct. 15 and May 6 in Spanish. For more dates, locations, and confidential registration, or just to talk to a Sister, please call the Sisters of Life at (866) 575-0075 (toll free) or reach us by email at hopeandhealing@sistersoflife.org.
The members of the organization Desfile Mariano de New York, Inc. and affiliated associations, Dominican Sunday, Marian Ministry, and Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta Award continue to fail to comply with the policies and procedures of the Archdiocese of New York and are distributing information inaccurately suggesting that they are affiliated with the Archdiocese of New York. They are not. Members of these organizations have been actively present at the parishes and/or Catholic institutions. The Archdiocese of New York, its parishes, clergy, religious, institutions and hierarchy cannot support or have any affiliation with Desfile Mariano de Nueva York, Inc., or its allied associations. Accordingly, the organization is not permitted to use the name, trademark, parishes, clergy, religious, and hierarchy of the archdiocese to advertise or announce any activity or ministry. Effective immediately, any and all parish activities purportedly associated with Desfile Mariano de Nueva York, Inc. and/or its associations are hereby suspended.
To report an alleged incident of sexual abuse of a minor by a priest, deacon, religious or lay person serving in the Archdiocese of New York may contact the victims assistance coordinator, Mrs. Eileen Mulcahy at 646-794-2949 or victimsassistance@archny.org. Information can also be found on the archdiocesan website, www.archny.org. In keeping with archdiocesan policy regarding sexual abuse of minors, this announcement is published periodically to ensure that our children remain safe and secure.
On Wednesdays (but not the first Wednesday of the month), someone from Catholic Charities will be here at the parish office from 10am-1pm to answer questions about SNAP assistance, housing options, rent and bills assistance, and food pantry options. No appointment is necessary to speak with them.