Dear Parishioners and Friends;

I extend a welcome to our parish to Reverend Patrick Curley, a priest for the Archdiocese of New York. He was ordained in 2008. He served as a parochial vicar of St. Mary, Mother of the Church, Fishkill, 2010-2014; Epiphany, Manhattan, 2008-2010; and Holy Child, Staten Island, 2008. His last assignment was as Pastor of St. Peter’s, Poughkeepsie. In May, Father Curley was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer. He has undergone surgery and is having radiation treatments and chemotherapy.He wanted to come to a welcoming parish in Manhattan while undergoing treatment. How blessed we are that he has chosen Blessed Sacrament. Last week, Father was able to celebrate Mass for the first time since May--something that Father had been praying for. We are fortunate to have him with us and will do all that we can to assist in his recovery and support him in these tough times. Please keep him in your prayers.

Father David Nolan