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 Ellen Daniel, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of her soul from September 20th to September 26th. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Elvia Trevino Garcia from September 27th until October 26th.
MEN’S ROOM
The former Men’s room in the Parish Hall is complete. It is now the Ladies room and the former Ladies room is now the Men’s room. The former Ladies room, now the Men’s room, will be renovated soon.
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.
ANNUAL RED MASS
The Diocese of Birmingham and the lawyers of the St Thomas More Society cordially invite all judges, lawyers, law students, legal professionals and the public they serve to the annual Red Mass on Thursday, October 1st, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of St Paul. A reception will follow.
SEMINARY LIVE-IN WEEKEND
The Office of Vocations will host a Seminary Live-In at St Meinrad Seminary November 12th to 15th. This event is for men 18-35 years of age. The weekend is an opportunity for men to experience daily life in the seminary, attend classes, and meet current seminarians. There is no fee to attend, but registration is required.
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
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) classes will continue on Tuesday, September 22nd 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.
THE BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL
You should receive a Pledge Card from the diocese 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 $30,885.
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 February 1st.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
| Sat, Sep 19: | 9:15 a.m. | Special intention for Agnes Regina Maziarz (by Brandon & Erin Maziarz) | |
| 4:00 p.m. | † | Fr Joseph Arsenault | |
| Sun, Sep 20: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Beth Lauriello (by Monica Duvall) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | † | Kathy Kougl (by Alan & Pam Olson) | |
| Mon, Sep 21: | *8:30 a.m. | † | David Pandelis (by Ferino Family) |
| Tues, Sep 22: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Celeste Chambliss (by Alan & Pam Olson) | |
| Wed, Sep 23: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Christian Maziarz (by Brandon Maziarz) | |
| Thur, Sep 24: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Don & Mary Lynne Williams (by the Hahn Family) |
| Fri, Sep 25: | *8:30 a.m. | Private intention | |
| Sat, Sep 26: | 4:00 p.m. | Private intention | |
| Sun, Sep 27: | 7:30 a.m. | † | Mary Lynne Williams (by Alan & Pam Olson) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | † | Don & Mary Lynne Williams (by the Hahn Family) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time | Eze 18:25-28, Phil 2:1-11, Mt 21:28-32 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | 18th Sunday after Pentecost | 1Cor 1:4-8, Mt 9:1-8 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time | Eze 18:25-28, Phil 2:1-11, Mt 21:28-32 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | 18th Sunday after Pentecost | 1Cor 1:4-8, Mt 9:1-8 |