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 Walter Roberts, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of his soul from March 22nd to March 28th. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Ann Roberts from March 29th until April 4th.
ANNUNCIATION
The Feast of the Annunciation is on Wednesday, March 25th. There will be an English Mass at 8:30 a.m. and a High Latin Mass at 6:30 p.m.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
We will have Stations of the Cross at 6:00 p.m. during the Fridays of Lent (Stations on Good Friday, April 3rd it will be at 2:30 p.m.).
PALM SUNDAY
Next Sunday is Palm Sunday. Due to time constraints, for the 7:30 a.m. Mass on Palm Sunday the abbreviated Gospel will be used, the palms will be previously blessed, and there will be no procession. Also, the 10:45 Mass will be a Low Mass.
YOUNG WOMEN’S RETREAT DAY
Single Catholic women age 18 to 28 are invited to attend the Dominican Holiness Retreat Day from 10:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, April 18th at the Dominican Monastery of St. Jude in Marbury, Alabama. The cloistered Dominican nuns will share how their charism can inspire you to draw closer to Jesus and Mary in your life today, followed by prayer, lunch, and a Q&A session. Learn more and register at: marburydominicannuns.org/retreat-days
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
High school graduation for local homeschool students is set for Thursday, May 21st, 2026. The ceremony will be in the Great Hall on the campus of the Cathedral of St. Paul and will begin with Vespers at 5:00 p.m. More information can be obtained via bhamcathgrad@gmail.com or to register, please visit bhamcathgrad.weebly.com/
PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS
Please pray for our seminarians: Deacon John Paul Stepnowski, Deacon Andrew Vickery, Deacon 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, Deacon 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 March 20th, we have $25,175 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 May 25th.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
| Sat, Mar 21: | 9:15 a.m. | Special intention for Charlie Ferino (by the Ferino Family) | |
| 4:00 p.m. | Special intention for Chuck Ferino (by the Ferino Family) | ||
| Sun, Mar 22: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Hannah Ferino (by the Ferino Family) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Kim McCain (by the Ferino Family) | ||
| Mon, Mar 23: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Ann Marie Hahn (by the Donellan Family) | |
| Tues, Mar 24: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Joyce Pandelis (by the Ferino Family) | |
| Wed, Mar 25: | 8:30 a.m. | † | David Pandelis (by the Ferino Family) |
| 6:30 p.m. | Private Intention | ||
| Thur, Mar 26: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Judy Pandelis (by the Ferino Family) | |
| Fri, Mar 27: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Elizabeth Cole (by the Ferino Family) | |
| Sat, Mar 28: | 4:00 p.m. | Special intention for Charles Ferino, Jr. (by the Ferino Family) | |
| Sun, Mar 29: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Nancy Ferino (by the Ferino Family) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Bonnie Hill (by the Ferino Family) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | Palm Sunday | Isa 50:4-7, Phil 2:6-11, Mt 26:14-27:66 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | Palm Sunday | Phil 2:5-11, Mt 27:45-52 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Palm Sunday | Isa 50:4-7, Phil 2:6-11, Mt 26:14-27:66 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | Palm Sunday | Phil 2:5-11, Mt 26:36-27:60 |