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 Maxine Olson, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of her soul from May 18th to May 24th. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Chester Olson from May 25th until May 31st.
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.
PERMANENT DIACONATE FORMATION
Men, do you feel God is calling you to serve in a deeper way in your parish and community? If so, perhaps you are being called to be a deacon. The Inquiry period begins on August 16th. An Inquiry Information Session will be held on Tuesday, June 3rd at 6:00 p.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 2061 Patton Chapel Road, Hoover, AL 35216. Wives are encouraged to attend with their husbands. Additional information and requirements to enter formation can be found at the Office of Permanent Diaconate website – https://www.bhmdiocese.org/office-of-permanent-diaconate. You can also fill out the registration form for the Inquiry period at this website. Online registration is open now through July 3rd. If you have questions, contact Deacon Jeff Montgomery at jmontgomery@bhmdiocese.org.
SEVEN SISTERS DAY OF REFLECTION
Join dozens of women in our diocese who have answered the call! One Holy Hour each week, one priest, Seven Sisters! You are invited to a Morning of Reflection, Saturday, June 14th at St Theresa Catholic Church in Leeds. There will be Mass at 9:00 a.m. with Fr Gray Bean followed by informative talks, including keynote speaker, Janette Howe, the Foundress of the Seven Sisters Apostolate. Lunch will be provided. For more information call Kathy Paffumi (205) 266-9687 or SevenSistersApostolate.org. Email to register at sevensistersbirminghamAL@gmail.com
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, 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 an 8-month backlog on Mass Intentions. Thus, requested Mass dates cannot always be honored.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
| Sat, May 17: | 9:15 a.m. | Special intention for Colette Gagnon (by the Maziarz Family) | |
| 4:00 p.m. | Special intention for Sandra Smith (by the Donellan Family) | ||
| Sun, May 18: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Colette Gagnon (by Elizabeth & Charles Anthony Rumore) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Colette Gagnon (by the David Hill Family) | ||
| Mon, May 19 | *8:30 a.m. | † | Bill Dinan (by the St Bernadette’s Band) |
| Tues, May 20: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Bill Dinan (by Ann Noblitt & Ginny Daniel) |
| Wed, May 21: | *8:30 a.m. | † | The Souls in Purgatory (by the Ferino Family) |
| Thur, May 22: | *8:30 a.m. | † | The Souls in Purgatory (by the Ferino Family) |
| Fri, May 23: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Danny & Judy Rohling (by the Hahn Family) | |
| Sat, May 24: | 4:00 p.m. | † | Bill Dinan (by the Bryant Family) |
| Sun, May 25: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for the Osorio Family (by Alan & Pam Olson) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | † | Ivan Piola (by the Lang Family) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | 6th Sunday of Easter | Acts 15:1-2,22-29, Rev 21:10-14,22-23, Jn 14:23-29 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | 5th Sunday After Easter | James 1:22-27, Jn 16:23-30 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | 6th Sunday of Easter | Acts 15:1-2,22-29, Rev 21:10-14,22-23, Jn 14:23-29 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | 5th Sunday After Easter | James 1:22-27, Jn 16:23-30 |