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 Elvia Trevino Garcia, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of her soul from September 27th to October 3rd. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Sylvia McCarrrick from October 4th until October 10th.
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.
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.
FIRST FRIDAY
We will have our First Friday English Mass on October 2nd 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 October 3rd. 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.
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 29th 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. As of September 25th, $3300 have been pledged thus far.
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.
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 22nd.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
| 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) | |
| Mon, Sep 28: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for JosephThomas Flores (by Brandon & Erin Maziarz) | |
| Tues, Sep 29: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Carrie Duryea (by Monica Duvall) | |
| Wed, Sep 30: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Josie Tunello (by the Ferino Family) |
| Thur, Oct 1: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Alice Muck (by Richard & Barbara Juneau) |
| Fri, Oct 2: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Fr Peter Tassini (by the Hahns) | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Private intention | ||
| Sat, Oct 3: | 8:30 a.m. | Private Intention | |
| 4:00 p.m. | † | Peter Ransom (by Ginny Daniel & Ann Noblitt) | |
| Sun, Oct 4: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Cindy Bull (by Richard & Barbara Juneau) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Theresa Craig (by Tiffany Craig) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time | Isa 5:1-7, Phil 4:6-9, Mt 21:33-43 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | 19th Sunday after Pentecost | Eph 4:23-28, Mt 22:1-14 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time | Isa 5:1-7, Phil 4:6-9, Mt 21:33-43 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | 19th Sunday after Pentecost | Eph 4:23-28, Mt 22:1-14 |