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 Jack Schauer, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of his soul from August 30th until September 5th. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Pilar Carrillo from September 6th until September 12th.
MEN’S ROOM
The Men’s room in the Parish Hall is undergoing renovation. There is a trailer at the northwest corner of the Church with bathroom facilities. The Ladies room will also be renovated in the near future.
FIRST FRIDAY
We will have our First Friday English Mass on September 4th 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 September 5th. Altar server training will follow Mass.
FIRST SUNDAY
Next Sunday is the first Sunday of the month. There will be coffee and donuts following the 9:00 Mass.
ELECTRONIC CONTRIBUTIONS
Blessed Sacrament will begin accepting electronic contributions in the upcoming months. It will be an on-line based system that will accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and ACH transfers.
OCIA CLASSES
We will begin to offer Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), formerly known as RCIA, this fall beginning on Tuesday, September 1st at 6:00 pm in the rectory chapel. Those interested in becoming Catholic at Blessed Sacrament need to attend these classes with the goal of being incorporated into the Church at Easter.
PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS
Please pray for our seminarians: Hunter Limbaugh, Francisco Rodriguez, Justin Brouillette, Cameron Huhlein, Patrick Letterle, Wilson Moin, Joshua Callahan, Franz Mercado, Thomas Rogers, Benjamin Caruna, Maximilian Waldron, Fernando Casillas, Jack Lyons, Jorge Martinez, Jonathan Ruscoe, Nathan Mitchell, Nicholas Shovel, Axel Lopez, Fox Garon, Deacon Dominic Rumore, Matthew Gagnon, Friar Apollo, and Owen Sederstrand.
PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONERS IN RELIGIOUS LIFE
Please pray for Sister María Josefa of the Divine Providence and Jessica Saville.
CONTINUATION OF FOOD DRIVE
The food drive begun in Lent benefitting the Franciscan Poor of Jesus Christ, who have a ministry to the homeless, and a local food bank will continue on an ongoing basis. If you have further questions, please contact Shannon Dunaway (ssullivan7606@gmail.com) or Steve and Brandy Katona (Katonafamily@yahoo.com).
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 October 26th.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
| Sat, Aug 29: | 4:00 p.m. | † | Fr Joseph Arsenault |
| Sun, Aug 30: | 7:30 a.m. | † | Mamie Donellan (by the Donellan Family) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Janelle Tate (by the Donellan Family) | ||
| Mon, Aug 31: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Chris & Katie Marcus (by the Donellans) | |
| Tues, Sep 1: | *8:30 a.m. | Special int for Peter & Rose Cytanovic (by the Donellans) | |
| Wed, Sep 2: | *8:30 a.m. | Special int for John Anthony Jimenez (by the Donellans) | |
| Thur, Sep 3: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Zachary Archer (by the Donellans) | |
| Fri, Sep 4: | *8:30 a.m. | Special int for Nick & Angie Donellan (by the Donellans) | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Special intention for Fraternus (by the Donellans) | ||
| Sat, Sep 5: | 8:30 a.m. | Special int for Jonathan & Nicole Zaucha (by the Donellans) | |
| 4:00 p.m. | † | Fr Joseph Arsenault | |
| Sun, Sep 6: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Michael Boes (by the Hahn Family) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | † | Ethel Jean Singleton (by Mary Claire Mathews) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time | Eze 33:7-9, Rom 13:8-10, Mt 18:15-20 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | 15th Sunday after Pentecost | Gal 5:25-6:10, Lk 7:11-16 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time | Eze 33:7-9, Rom 13:8-10, Mt 18:15-20 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | 15th Sunday after Pentecost | Gal 5:25-6:10, Lk 7:11-16 |