Monthly Bulletin October 2023

October 2023 Bulletin EVENTS AND INITIATIVES

I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.

JOHN 6:51

Dear Friend, We are in the second year of the National Eucharistic Revival (June 2023–June 2024).

It’s a time when we are all encouraged to celebrate the great mystery of the Eucharist.

The upcoming events and initiatives throughout the archdiocese are opportunities for us to continue to learn about the importance of the Eucharist and about God’s care for each of us.

Click here for more information about the National Eucharistic Revival. You can also visit our webpage for more information about the Eucharistic Revival in the Archdiocese of New York. This weekend, from October 20-22, the bishops of the State of New York are hosting a state-wide Eucharistic Congress at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Martyrs in Auriesville, New York. The Congress will feature talks from renowned speakers, Mass, Eucharistic adoration, inspiring music, and more.

Be sure to keep up with the happenings at the Congress this weekend on their Facebook page or please visit nyseucharisticcongress.org to learn more.

Faithfully in the Lord, Reverend Monsignor Joseph P. LaMorte, VG Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia

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EVENTS

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Calendar of Hispanic Liturgies 2023 – 2024 Office of Hispanic Ministry MULTIPLE DATES

40 Days for Life

Office of Respect Life SEP 27 – NOV 5

Gospel of Life Week: Upholding the Dignity of the Human Person Office of Respect Life

OCT 16–20, 2023 | JAN 22–26, 2024

What is Death: A Report from the Front Lines St. Joseph’s Seminary and College THU, OCT 26

First Annual Archdiocesan Parish Musicians’ Breakfast Office of Liturgy SAT, OCT 28

Formation Day: A Discussion on Evangelization, Christian Initiation, and Family Life Ministry Office of Adult Faith Formation SAT, NOV 11

Finding Hope and Healing Through Separation and Divorce Office of Family Life SAT, NOV 11

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Theology on Tap with Chika Anyanwu: Evangelization and the Eucharist Office of Young Adult Outreach SAT, NOV 11

CYLA Youth Leader Forums: Youth as Protagonist and Leaders Office of Youth Faith Formation SUN, NOV 12

Hope for All Times: Hope for the Holy Days!

Office of Family Life THU, NOV 16

Feminine Genius Brunch Office of Respect Life SAT, NOV 18

Renew: Advent Faith Sharing Office of Family Life

MULTIPLE DATES STARTING NOV 30

Bilingual Advent Family Day of Reflection Office of Family Life SAT, DEC 2

Advent and Christmas Concert St. Joseph’s Seminary

SAT, DEC 2 | SUN, DEC 3

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EVENTS (cont.)

Share With Your Community | Click items below for more information on each event and ministry office.

National March for Life Office of Respect Life JAN 19, 2024

Pilgrimage to the Dominican Republic Archdiocese of New York FEB 22–25, 2024

Visit the Sheen Center website for information about upcoming events designed to engage dialogue and bring families together.

Upcoming events include:

TUE, OCT 24 Glimpses: An Evening with Matt Williams THU, OCT 26 Sainthood in the City SAT, OCT 28 Tell Tale Tale: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allen Poe MON, OCT 30 An Extraordinary Evening of World Class Rock

SAT, NOV 4 Candlelight Concerts: The Best of Bollywood and Tollywood on Strings THU, NOV 9 Kirk Whalum: A Soulful Life SUN, NOV 12 Alessandro Martire Live in New York WED, NOV 15 Jesus in Space

FRI, NOV 3 Candlelight Concerts: Neo-Soul and Hip-Hop Favorites

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INITIATIVES

Building Momentum Together

Office of Adult Faith Formation ChristLife

Discovering Christ is for anyone who is curious. Over the course of seven weeks, we’ll serve you a delicious catered dinner, and then you will hear interesting and thought-provoking talks that are designed to explore the meaning and purpose of your life. After each talk, you will get a chance to share your thoughts in a small group. You can talk as much or as little as you wish and it’s all done in a warm, friendly and judgement-free environment!

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FORMED and the National Eucharistic Revival

The Eucharistic Revival is a national movement to renew the Church by enkindling a living relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. FORMED is proud to join the USCCB and provide resources to parishes nationwide. Learn more about our pathway to help parish leaders participate in this national movement!

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Office of Family Life ADVENT: The Lord is Near

The Office of Family Life partners with RENEW International to bring you ADVENT: The Lord is Near as an initiative for families to use for reflection during the season of Advent.

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Strong Catholic Families Fortaleciendo Familias en la Fe

During our fourteen Educate—Encourage—Engage Meet and Greet Meetings held during this past pastoral year throughout the Archdiocese of New York, the initiative that received the most attention was Strong Catholic Families / Fortaleciendo Familias en la Fe sponsored by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM).

Strong Catholic Families will be the foundation for working with families throughout the Archdiocese promoted and supported by the Office of Family Life in conjunction with other departments and offices. Please use this link to learn more about this initiative.

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INITIATIVES (cont.)

Building Momentum Together

Office of Respect Life Respect Life Month

October is Respect Life Month – for ideas on how to celebrate in your parish, see the Respect Life Month Action Guide.

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Walking with Moms in Need

If you haven’t done so yet, Respect Life Month is a great time to launch Walking with Moms in Need at your parish. The Respect Life Office is happy to help!

View action guide in English View action guide in Spanish

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