Feast of Christ the King
This Sunday is the feast of Christ the King in the traditional calendar. The act of consecration of the human race to the Sacred Heart of Our Lord can be found here.
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 the Therese Gagnon, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of her soul from October 25th to October 31st. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Eileen & Jack Schauer from November 1st until November 7th.
MEN’S ROOM
The Men’s room, is in the process of renovation. It is currently usable.
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, October 27th at 6:00 pm in the rectory chapel.
THE BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL
You can mail your pledge card to the diocese or enter your annual pledge or recurring gift any time at catholiccharitiesbhm.org. Our pledge goal for this year is $30,885. As of October 23rd, $22,400 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, Jorge Martinez, Jonathan Ruscoe, Nathan Mitchell, Nicholas Shovel, Axel Lopez, Fox Garon, Deacon Dominic Rumore, Matthew Gagnon, Friar Apollo, and Owen Sederstrand.
HER CHOICE FUNDRAISING BANQUET
The annual Her Choice Banquet will be held on Thurs, Nov 5th at 7:00 p.m. at The Club (1 Robert S. Smith Drive). The keynote speaker will be Dr. George Delgado, a pioneer in abortion pill reversal. Make your reservation, consider hosting a table of eight, or make a life saving donation. Her Choice Birmingham Women’s Center exists to help women facing a crisis pregnancy to choose life, and to help support them with that decision. Her Choice also offers post abortion recovery services. To confirm your participation, 205-447-8796 or hcbanquet@herchoicebirmingham.org
PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONERS IN RELIGIOUS LIFE
Please pray for Sister María Josefa of the Divine Providence and Jessica Saville.
NOTE ON MASS INTENTIONS
The backlog of Mass Intentions has been greatly reduced. Multiple Mass Intention requests per week will again be accepted. The Mass Intentions for this week date from June 14th.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
| Sat, Oct 24: | 4:00 p.m. | Special Intention for Joy Jimenez (by Jacob & Gabi Gagnon) | |
| Sun, Oct 25: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Mr. & Mrs. Jackson Beals (by the Schwager Family) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special Intention for Sarah Catherine Rumore (by Jacob & Gabi Gagnon) | ||
| Mon, Oct 26: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Henry E. Witt (by the Schwager Family) |
| Tues, Oct 27: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Benedict Lang (by Richard & Barabara Juneau) | |
| Wed, Oct 28: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Fr Den Irwin (by the Hahn Family) | |
| Thur, Oct 29: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Jeffrey Brown (by Jacob & Gabi Gagnon) |
| Fri, Oct 30: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Ashlie Cato (by Susan Tyler) | |
| Sat, Oct 31: | 4:00 p.m. | Special intention for Cheryl Robinson (by the Hahn Family) | |
| Sun, Nov 1: | 7:30 a.m. | † | Souls in Purgatory (by Kevin Kelly) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | † | Alan Mason (by Alan & Pam Olson) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | All Saints | Exo 22:20-26, 1Thes 1:5-10, Mt 22:34-40 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | All Saints | Col 1:12-20, Jn 18:33-37 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | All Saints | Exo 22:20-26, 1Thes 1:5-10, Mt 22:34-40 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | All Saints | Col 1:12-20, Jn 18:33-37 |