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 Chester Olson, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of his soul from January 25th to January 31st. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Edward Von Hagel, Sr. from February 1st until February 7th.
FIRST SUNDAY
Next Sunday is the first Sunday of the month. There will be coffee and donuts following the 9:00 Mass.
CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES FOR 2026
Contribution envelopes are located in the back vestibule. If yours are not there, let Fr Booth know.
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
Contribution statements will be mailed out early next week.
FIRST COMMUNION
First Communion is scheduled for Laetare Sunday, March 15th at the 10:45 a.m. Mass.
PRIESTHOOD DISCERNMENT WEEKEND
The Office of Vocations is hosting a Priesthood Discernment Weekend from February 20th to 22nd at Casa Maria Retreat Center. Father Kurt R. Young, Vice-Rector at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, will lead this weekend of prayer, talks, and fellowship for men discerning a call to priesthood. Father Wyman Vintson, Vicar for Vocations, will be present and available to answer questions about discernment, the application process, and seminary life. This weekend experience is for men ages 18-35. The event is free, but registration is required. Please register for this event at: https://bhmdiocese.org/discernment-weekend
PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS
Please pray for our seminarians: Deacon John Paul Stepnowski, Deacon Andrew Vickery, John Gardiner, Collins Hess, Hunter Limbaugh, Francisco Rodriguez, Justin Brouillette, Cameron Huhlein, Patrick Letterle, Wilson Moin, Joshua Callahan, Franz Mercado, Thomas Rogers, Nick Smith, Benjamin Caruna, Matthew Pickard, Maximilian Waldron, Fernando Casillas, Jack Lyons, Jorge Martinez, Jonathan Ruscoe, Dominic Rumore, Matthew Gagnon, Friar Apollo, and Owen Sederstrand.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
You should have received a Pledge Card in the mail, if not you also can enter your annual pledge or recurring gift any time at catholiccharitiesbhm.org. Our pledge goal for this year is $29,000. As of January 23rd, we have $24,075 pledged.
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 April 20th.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
| Sat, Jan 24: | 4:00 p.m. | Special intention for Sandy Somarakis (by the Duvall Family) | |
| Sun, Jan 25: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Laura Ducote (by the Duvall Family) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Michelle Smith (by Monica Duvall) | ||
| Mon, Jan 26: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Jan King (by the Duvall Family) | |
| Tues, Jan 27: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Nicholas Clement Henderson (by the Duvall Family) | |
| Wed, Jan 28: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Kevin Penney (by Diane Penney) |
| Thur, Jan 29: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Tripp Williams (by Diane Penney) |
| Fri, Jan 30: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Charlie Garrett (by Diane Penney) |
| Sat, Jan 31: | 4:00 p.m. | Special intention for the Hill Family (by Jonathan & Gina Gagnon) | |
| Sun, Feb 1: | 7:30 a.m. | † | Grace Hill (by the Donellan Family) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | † | Grace Hill (by the Donellan Family) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time | Zeph 2:3,3:12-13, 1Cor 1:26-31, Mt 5:1-12 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | Septuagesima | 1Cor 9:24-10:5, Mt 20:1-16 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time | Zeph 2:3,3:12-13, 1Cor 1:26-31, Mt 5:1-12 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | Septuagesima | 1Cor 9:24-10:5, Mt 20:1-16 |