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 Molly Dublois, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of her soul from October 5th to October 11th. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Jeremy Noblitt from October 12th until October 18th.
FIRST SUNDAY
This Sunday is the first Sunday of the month. There will be coffee and donuts following the 9:00 Mass.
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.
SEMINARY VISIT
The Office of Vocations is hosting a Seminary Live-In at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans from October 23rd to 26th. This event is for men 21-35 years of age and is an opportunity to experience daily life in the seminary, attend classes, and meet current seminarians. There is no fee to attend, but registration is required: https://bhmdiocese.org/vocations
HER CHOICE FUNDRAISING BANQUET
The annual Her Choice Banquet will be held on Thursday, November 6th at 7:00 p.m. at The Club (1 Robert S. Smith Drive). The keynote speaker will be Joy Pinto, executive director of Her Choice. Make your reservation now, consider hosting a table of eight or make a life saving donation. Her Choice Birmingham Women’s Center exists to help women facing a crisis pregnancy to choose life, and to help support them with that decision. Her Choice also offers post abortion recovery services. To confirm your participation, 205-447-8796 or hcbanquet@herchoicebirmingham.org
PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS
Please pray for our seminarians: Deacon John Paul Stepnowski, Deacon Andrew Vickery, John Gardiner, Collins Hess, Hunter Limbaugh, Francisco Rodriguez, Justin Brouillette, Cameron Huhlein, Patrick Letterle, Wilson Moin, Joshua Callahan, Franz Mercado, Thomas Rogers, Nick Smith, Benjamin Caruna, Matthew Pickard, Maximilian Waldron, Fernando Casillas, Jack Lyons, Jorge Martinez, Jonathan Ruscoe, Dominic Rumore, Matthew Gagnon, Friar Apollo, and Owen Sederstrand.
NOTE ON MASS INTENTIONS
There is over a 9 month backlog on Mass Intentions and the backlog continues to grow. Therefore, until further notice, Mass Intentions will only be accepted on a one Mass per family per week basis.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
| Sat, Oct 4: | 8:30 a.m. | † | Justina Monterroso Zetino (by John & Lucrecia Hall) |
| 4:00 p.m. | † | James Richard McNally (by Lynn Bryant) | |
| Sun, Oct 5: | 7:30 a.m. | † | Beverly Scroggins (by Alan & Pam Olson) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | † | Rev William Scroggins (by Alan & Pam Olson) | |
| Mon, Oct 6 | *8:30 a.m. | † | Michelle Lathem Dickey (by the Hahn Family) |
| Tues, Oct 7: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for the Penney Family (by the Hahn Family) | |
| Wed, Oct 8: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for William Fernandes (by the Hahn Family) | |
| Thur, Oct 9: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Fr Tassini (by the Hahn Family) | |
| Fri, Oct 10: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Cedric Fernandes (by the Hahn Family) | |
| Sat, Oct 11: | 4:00 p.m. | † | Cassidy McMillan (by Dean Fazio) |
| Sun, Oct 12: | 7:30 a.m. | † | Gene & Laurene Fazio (by Dean Fazio) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Gabriel Maziarz (by the Hahn Family) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time | 2Kings 5:14-17, 2Tim 2:8-13, Lk 17:11-19 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | 18th Sunday After Pentecost | 1Cor 1:4-8, Mt 9:1-8 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time | 2Kings 5:14-17, 2Tim 2:8-13, Lk 17:11-19 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | 18th Sunday After Pentecost | 1Cor 1:4-8, Mt 9:1-8 |