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 Neal Tallie, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of his soul from January 11th to January 17th. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Maxine Olson from January 18th until January 24th.
MORNING WITH MARY
All ladies are invited to a morning of devotion next Saturday, January 17th. Adoration will begin at 8:30 a.m., there will be confession during adoration, followed by benediction at about 9:10 a.m., and concluding with a Latin Mass at about 9:15 a.m.
THIRD SUNDAY
Next Sunday is the Third Sunday of the month. We will have vocations prayers and a social following the 10:45 a.m. Mass.
CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES FOR 2026
Contribution envelopes are located in the back vestibule. If yours are not there, let Fr Booth know.
PRO-LIFE MASS & RALLY
There will be pro-life Mass at the Cathedral of St Paul on Saturday, January 17th at 9:00 a.m. followed by a prayer vigil and witness for life at 10:45 a.m. at the Birmingham Planned Parenthood located at 1019 1st Ave. North.
FLOWER DONATIONS
Additional donations were given toward the Christmas Flowers in remembrance of James E. Mickel, Shack & Lois Pruitt, and Bessie K. Lawrence. May they and all of the faithful departed rest in eternal and profound peace.
FIRST COMMUNION
First Communion is scheduled for Laetare Sunday, March 15th at the 10:45 a.m. Mass.
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.
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 9th, we have $24,075 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 13th.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
| Sat, Jan 10: | 4:00 p.m. | Special intention for the Palmer Family (by Brenna Schwager) | |
| Sun, Jan 11: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for the Palmer Family (by Brenna Schwager) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | † | Jack Roe (by Mary Jane Kelly) | |
| Mon, Jan 12: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Catherine & Joseph Kelly (by Mary Jane Kelly) |
| Tues, Jan 13: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Catherine & Joseph Kelly (by Kevin Kelly) |
| Wed, Jan 14: | *8:30 a.m. | Private intention | |
| Thur, Jan 15: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Grace Hill (by Alan & Pam Olson) |
| Fri, Jan 16: | *8:30 a.m. | Private intention | |
| Sat, Jan 17: | 9:15 a.m. | † | Grace Hill (by Richard & Barbara Juneau) |
| 4:00 p.m. | † | Marsha Zahumensky (by Monica Duvall) | |
| Sun, Jan 18: | 7:30 a.m. | † | Michael Kaiser Harmon (by Monica Duvall) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | † | Marion Clark (by Monica Duvall) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time | Isa 49:3,5-6, 1Cor 1:1-3, Jn 1:29-34 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | 2nd Sunday After Epiphany | Rom 12:6-16, Jn 2:1-11 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time | Isa 49:3,5-6, 1Cor 1:1-3, Jn 1:29-34 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | 2nd Sunday After Epiphany | Rom 12:6-16, Jn 2:1-11 |