Father Booth’s Weekly Reflection
Fr. Booth’s weekly reflection can be read online here. You can also download the entire bulletin for this week in PDF format here.
COVID-19 RESPONSE – MASS & DEVOTIONS
We have an additional Sunday Latin Mass at 7:30, which is intended to aid in the social distancing, and continues on a provisional basis.
NOTE ON CONFESSIONS
If there is a significant line for confession, Fr Booth might say part of the formula of absolution while the penitent recites the act of contrition. The full formula of absolution is always said, but the first part might be said softly during the act of contrition. Thus, you might only hear “and I absolve you from your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
WELCOME TO ALL OF OUR VISITORS
We are glad you have attended Mass with us. If you wish to join Blessed Sacrament, please pick up a parish census form at the Religious Goods Counter located in the vestibule of the front entrance.
NOTICE ON CHECKS
Please make out all checks to Blessed Sacrament or Blessed Sacrament Church.
IN MEMORIAM
For Howard Von Hagel, Sr., the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of his soul from February 1st to February 7th. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Colt Hull from February 8th until February 14th.
REST IN PEACE
Alice Muck, mother of Monica Duvall, passed away on January 29th. Her funeral will be at Blessed Sacrament on Tuesday, February 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
REST IN PEACE
Mary Lynn Williams, aunt of Charlie Rumore and Catherine Hahn, passed away on January 29th. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
FIRST SUNDAY
This Sunday is the first Sunday of the month. There will be coffee and donuts following the 9:00 Mass.
FIRST FRIDAY
We will have our First Friday English Mass on February 6th at 8:30 a.m. in the Rectory followed with Adoration and Benediction and a Latin Low Mass at 6:30 p.m. in the Church.
FIRST SATURDAY
First Saturday Mass will be offered in Latin at 8:30 a.m. on February 7th. Altar server training will follow Mass.
CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES FOR 2026
Contribution envelopes are located in the back vestibule. If yours are not there, let Fr Booth know.
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
Contribution statements have been mailed.
PRIESTHOOD DISCERNMENT WEEKEND
The Office of Vocations is hosting a Priesthood Discernment Weekend from February 20th to 22nd at Casa Maria Retreat Center. Father Kurt R. Young, Vice-Rector at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, will lead this weekend of prayer, talks, and fellowship for men discerning a call to priesthood. Father Wyman Vintson, Vicar for Vocations, will be present and available to answer questions about discernment, the application process, and seminary life. This weekend experience is for men ages 18-35. The event is free, but registration is required. Please register for this event at: https://bhmdiocese.org/discernment-weekend
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
You should have received a Pledge Card in the mail, if not you also can enter your annual pledge or recurring gift any time at catholiccharitiesbhm.org. Our pledge goal for this year is $29,000. As of January 30th, we have $24,175 pledged.
NOTE ON MASS INTENTIONS
There is large backlog on Mass Intentions. Therefore, until further notice, Mass Intentions will only be accepted on a one Mass per family per week basis. No exceptions. The Mass Intentions for this week date from April 20th.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
| Sat, Jan 31: | 4:00 p.m. | Special intention for the Hill Family (by Jonathan & Gina Gagnon) | |
| Sun, Feb 1: | 7:30 a.m. | † | Grace Hill (by the Donellan Family) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | † | Grace Hill (by the Donellan Family) | |
| Mon, Feb 2: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Grace Hill (by the Donellan Family) |
| Tues, Feb 3: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Grace Hill (by the Donellan Family) |
| Wed, Feb 4: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Emmett Robert Connors & Family (by Kevin Kelly) | |
| Thur, Feb 5: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Joseph Grant Kelly (by Kevin Kelly) |
| Fri, Feb 6: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Julie Wang Kelly (by Kevin Kelly) |
| 6:30 p.m. | † | Julie Wang Kelly (by Kevin Kelly) | |
| Sat, Feb 7: | 8:30 a.m. | † | Grace Hill (by the Donellan Family) |
| 4:00 p.m. | † | Wendy Floyd (by the Donellan Family) | |
| Sun, Feb 8: | 7:30 a.m. | † | James Cook (by the Donellan Family) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | † | Nancy Donellan (by the Donellan Family) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time | Isa 58:7-10, 1Cor 2:1-5, Mt 5:13-16 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | Sexagesima | 2Cor 11:19-12:9, Lk 8:4-15 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time | Isa 58:7-10, 1Cor 2:1-5, Mt 5:13-16 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | Septuagesima | 2Cor 11:19-12:9, Lk 8:4-15 |