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 Neal Tallie, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of his soul from September 15th to September 21st. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Ellen Daniel from September 22nd until September 28th.
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.
MORNING WITH MARY
All ladies are invited to a morning of devotion next Saturday, September 21st. 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 9:15 a.m.
PRIESTS OF THE DIOCESE ON RETREAT
Our diocesan priests (those who are not in a religious order) will be on retreat from Monday, September 30th through Friday, October 4th. There will be no Masses at Blessed Sacrament that week, including First Friday.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Pledge Sunday for the Bishop’s Annual Appeal campaign for 2025 is on September 29th. You should receive a Pledge Card in the mail soon, but you also can enter your annual pledge or recurring gift any time at catholiccharitiesbhm.org. Our pledge goal for this year is $28,000.
LAY DOMINICANS
Adult men and women who have been Catholics for at least two years are invited to learn about the Dominican Laity and see if this is where God may be calling you. The pillars of Lay Dominican life center around prayer, study, apostolate (sharing our faith with others in ways appropriate to the laity), and community (monthly meetings on Sunday afternoons in Birmingham). As lay members of the Dominican Order, we are drawn together by the love of St. Dominic, and invite you to consider joining us! To learn more, contact Pam Leverett, chapter president, at pcleverett_66@outlook.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, Michael Masny, Ross Gilliland, Franz Mercado, Thomas Rogers, Nick Smith, Benjamin Caruna, Matthew Pickard, Maximilian Waldron, Dominic Rumore, and Matthew Gagnon.
MEMORIAL SANCTUARY LAMP
Sign-up sheets for 2024, 2025, and 2026 are in the vestibule at the back of the Church.
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, Sept 14: | 4:00 p.m. | † | David Waligora (by Mary & Betty Mason) |
| Sun, Sept 15: | 7:30 a.m. | † | David Waligora (by Mary & Betty Mason) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | † | Mike Smith (by Scott & Lori Donellan) | |
| Mon, Sept 16 | *8:30 a.m. | † | Zelf Williamson (by Scott & Lori Donellan) |
| Tues, Sept 17: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Angie Donellan (by Scott & Lori Donellan) | |
| Wed, Sept 18: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Sandy Sublett (by Scott & Lori Donellan) | |
| Thur, Sept 19: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Eli Donellan (by Scott & Lori Donellan) | |
| Fri, Sept 20: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Jim & Key Deering (by Scott & Lori Donellan) | |
| Sat, Sept 21: | 9:15 a.m. | Special intention for Nicole Zaucha (by Scott & Lori Donellan) | |
| 4:00 p.m. | Special intention for Lena Cook (by Scott & Lori Donellan) | ||
| Sun, Sept 22: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Jeff & Catherine Hahn (by Scott & Lori Donellan) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Margaret Hahn (by Scott & Lori Donellan) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time | Wis 2:12,17-20, James 3:16-4:3, Mk 9:30-37 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | 18th Sunday After Pentecost | 1Cor 1:4-8, Mt 9:1-8 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time | Wis 2:12,17-20, James 3:16-4:3, Mk 9:30-37 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | 18th Sunday After Pentecost | 1Cor 1:4-8, Mt 9:1-8 |