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.
IN MEMORIAM
For Avery Brousard, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of his soul from January 19th to January 25th. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Doris Klein from January 26th until February 1st.
SECOND COLLECTION TODAY
Recently, a mission house of the Franciscan Poor of Jesus Christ in the South of Brazil was severely damaged by destructive storms. The estimated cost for repairs is around $3,300. A second collection for this cause will be taken today. If you would like to donate, please donate cash or make checks payable to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and be sure to indicate that your donation is for the Sisters of the Poor of Jesus Christ.
THIRD SUNDAY
This Sunday is the Third Sunday of the month. We will have vocations prayers and a potluck lunch following the 10:45 a.m. Mass.
CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES FOR 2025
Contribution envelopes are located in the back vestibule. If yours are not there, let Fr Booth know.
FIRST COMMUNION
We tentatively scheduled our First Communion on March 30th, Gaudete Sunday, at the 10:45 Mass. Opportunities for first confession will be announced.
PRIESTHOOD DISCERNMENT
The Office of Vocations is hosting a Priesthood Discernment Weekend at Casa Maria Retreat Center from February 7th- 9th. Father Andrew Gutierrez from 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 at https://bhmdiocese.org/discernment-weekend
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
The Bishop’s Annual Appeal continues. You can return your pledge card or pledge via catholiccharitiesbhm.org. Our goal for this year is $28,000. So far, Blessed Sacrament has pledged $28,035 and thus exceeding our goal.
PERPETUAL ADORATION
Our Lady of Sorrows in Homewood is inviting people to come and adore our Lord in the Eucharist. They have had 24/7/365 Eucharistic Adoration for over 30 years. If you are interested in adoring Jesus in the Eucharist, please contact Bo Lovell at (205) 965-3041.
PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS
Please pray for our seminarians: Patrick DePew, Max Gallegos, John Gardiner, Collins Hess, John Paul Stepnowski, Andrew Vickery, Hunter Limbaugh, Adam Sellers, Francisco Rodriguez, Justin Brouillette, Cameron Huhlein, Patrick Letterle, Wilson Moin, Joshua Callahan, Michael Masny, Ross Gilliland, Franz Mercado, Thomas Rogers, Nick Smith, Benjamin Caruna, Matthew Pickard, Maximilian Waldron, Dominic Rumore, Matthew Gagnon, and Friar Apollo.
NOTE ON MASS INTENTIONS
There is about a 7-month backlog on Mass Intentions. Thus, requested Mass dates cannot always be honored.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
| Sat, Jan 18: | 9:15 a.m. | Special intention for Blaise Hahn (by the Gagnon Family) | |
| 4:00 p.m. | Special intention for Mary Shields (by Monica Duvall) | ||
| Sun, Jan 19: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Phil McReynolds (by the Duvall Family) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Paris Duvall (by the Duvall Family) | ||
| Mon, Jan 20 | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Mary Teresa Fernandes (by the Gagnons) | |
| Tues, Jan 21: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Margaret Pohorelsky (by the Gagnons) | |
| Wed, Jan 22: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Joseph Ducote (by the Duvall Family) | |
| Thur, Jan 23: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for John Luke Brueggen (by the Duvall Family) | |
| Fri, Jan 24: | *8:30 a.m. | Private intention | |
| Sat, Jan 25: | 4:00 p.m. | Private intention | |
| Sun, Jan 26: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Nicholas Tate (by the Rumore Family) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Nathan Tate (by the Rumore Family) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time | Neh 8:2-4,5-6,8-10, 1Cor 12:12-30, Lk 1:1-4;4:14-21 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | 3rd Sunday After Epiphany | Rom 12:16-21, Mt 8:1-13 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time | Neh 8:2-4,5-6,8-10, 1Cor 12:12-30, Lk 1:1-4;4:14-21 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | 3rd Sunday After Epiphany | Rom 12:16-21, Mt 8:1-13 |