| FINANCIAL WRONGDOING HOTLINE |
The Archdiocese of New York takes the stewardship of your donations and its resources seriously. If you have knowledge of financial misconduct or suspect that it might be occurring, please report your concerns via a toll free hotline, at 877-820-0541, or on the internet at www.reportlineweb.com/ADNY Both are available 24 hours per day. |
| RETREAT AT ST JOSEPH'S SEMINARY |
The date has been changed from Feb. 17th to the weekend of April 10th. This is an invitation for young men (18-35) to spend a weekend at the Seminary on a silent retreat. Please pick up a flyer. |
| BLACK HISTORY MONTH |
Sunday, Feb. 5th, at 2 p.m. in St. Patrick's Cathedral, there is a celebration of Catholic Faith and Black Culture. This is a day of prayer for the African American and the African family. All are welcome. For more information, please contact the Office of Black Ministry at 646-794-2681. |
| DIABETES |
One in every 8 New Yorkers has diabetes. The only chronic disease that is growing in prevalence, it directly affects the lives of more than 1.7 million people across the State – double the numbers seen in 1994. Starting Feb. 2nd, a diabetes awareness & prevention class in both Spanish & English began at Holy Name Church (W. 96th St./Amsterdam Ave.) We have developed a 6-week class to help people prevent and manage this disease. The class is free. As part of the program we also give away incentives like water bottles, pedometers, exercise band and measuring cups. |
| CREATE A CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY |
A charitable gift annuity allows you to make a significant gift to Blessed Sacrament Church while receiving payments for life in return. Gift annuity rates range from 4.7% to 9.0%. To learn more, please call the Office of Gift Planning at 646-794-3317 or email gift.planning@archny.org |
| ABC'S OF CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES: |
This week - CRS/Malawi... A landlocked southern African country so poor five years ago there was no movie theatre. Ravaged by HIV/AIDS. American friends of CRS support work helping more than 2,000,000 people grow more food, improve their health, and earn more money. Last week - CRS/Lesotho. Next week - CRS/Nigeria. For more info visit: www.crs.org |
| WORLD MARRIAGE DAY – FEB. 12TH. |
Next Sunday is World Marriage Day. The longest married couple in the archdiocese will be honored at the Mass in St. Patrick's Cathedral at 10:15 a.m. A reception will follow. |
