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 Shirley Hull, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of his soul from May 11th to May 17th. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Maxine Olson from May 18th until May 24th.
MORNING WITH MARY
All ladies are invited to a morning of devotion next Saturday, May 17th. 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 about 9:15 a.m.
THIRD SUNDAY
Next Sunday is the Third Sunday of the month. We will have vocations prayers and a potluck lunch following the 10:45 a.m. Mass.
PERMANENT DIACONATE FORMATION
Men, do you feel God is calling you to serve in a deeper way in your parish and community? If so, perhaps you are being called to be a deacon. The Inquiry period begins on August 16th. An Inquiry Information Session will be on Tuesday, June 3rd at 6:00 p.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 2061 Patton Chapel Road, Hoover, AL 35216. Wives are encouraged to attend with their husbands. Additional information and requirements to enter formation can be found at the Office of Permanent Diaconate website – https://www.bhmdiocese.org/office-of-permanent-diaconate. You can also fill out the registration form for the Inquiry period at this website. Online registration is open now through July 3rd. If you have questions, contact Deacon Jeff Montgomery at jmontgomery@bhmdiocese.org.
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, Ross Gilliland, Franz Mercado, Thomas Rogers, Nick Smith, Benjamin Caruna, Matthew Pickard, Maximilian Waldron, Dominic Rumore, Matthew Gagnon, and Friar Apollo.
FLOWER DONATIONS
Additional donations were given toward the Easter Flowers in remembrance of Bill Dinan, the Dinan Family, the Montalbano Family, and Lee Dinan. May they and all of the faithful departed rest in eternal and profound peace.
NOTE ON MASS INTENTIONS
There is about an 8-month backlog on Mass Intentions. Thus, requested Mass dates cannot always be honored.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
| Sat, May 10: | 4:00 p.m. | Special intention for Sandra Smith (by the Donellan Family) | |
| Sun, May 11: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Mary Allison Jimenez (by the Donellan Family) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Rose Jimenez (by the Donellan Family) | ||
| Mon, May 12 | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Sr Mary Michael of the Incarnate Word, SsEW (by the Juneau Family) | |
| Tues, May 13: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Sr Mary Thomas of the Open Heart of Jesus, SsEW (by the Juneau Family) | |
| Wed, May 14: | *8:30 a.m. | † | The Souls in Purgatory (by the Ferino Family) |
| Thur, May 15: | *8:30 a.m. | † | The Souls in Purgatory (by the Ferino Family) |
| Fri, May 16: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Colette Gagnon (by the Jimenez Family) | |
| Sat, May 17: | 9:15 a.m. | Special intention for Colette Gagnon (by the Maziarz Family) | |
| 4:00 p.m. | Special intention for Sandra Smith (by the Donellan Family) | ||
| Sun, May 18: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Colette Gagnon (by Elizabeth & Charles Anthony Rumore) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Colette Gagnon (by the David Hill Family) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | 5th Sunday of Easter | Acts 14:21-27, Rev 21:1-5, Jn 13:31-33,34-35 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | 4th Sunday After Easter | James 1:17-21, Jn 16:5-14 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | 5th Sunday of Easter | Acts 14:21-27, Rev 21:1-5, Jn 13:31-33,34-35 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | 4th Sunday After Easter | James 1:17-21, Jn 16:5-14 |