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 Bessie K. Lawrence, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of her soul from March 15th to March 21st. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Walter Roberts from March 22nd until March 28th.
REST IN PEACE
Fr Patrick O’Donoghue, retired priest of the diocese, passed away on March 10th. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
REST IN PEACE
Fr Larry Shinnick, retired priest of the diocese, passed away on March 13th. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
THIRD SUNDAY
This Sunday is the third Sunday of the month. Since we have First Communion today, there will be no third Sunday social and no vocations prayers following the 10:45 Mass.
FEAST OF ST JOSEPH
The Feast of St Joseph is on Thursday, March 19th. There will be a High Latin Mass at 6:30 p.m.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
We will have Stations of the Cross at 6:00 p.m. during the Fridays of Lent (Stations on Good Friday, April 3rd it will be at 2:30 p.m.).
MORNING WITH MARY
All ladies are invited to a morning of devotion next Saturday, March 21st. Adoration will begin at 8:30 a.m., there will be confession during adoration, followed by benediction at about 9:10 a.m., concluding with a Latin Mass at about 9:15 a.m.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
High school graduation for local homeschool students is set for Thursday, May 21st, 2026. The ceremony will be in the Great Hall on the campus of the Cathedral of St. Paul and will begin with Vespers at 5:00 p.m. More information can be obtained via bhamcathgrad@gmail.com or to register, please visit bhamcathgrad.weebly.com/
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.
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 May 25th.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
| Sat, Mar 21: | 4:00 p.m. | Special intention for Adrian Jimenez (by the Donellan Family) | |
| Sun, Mar 22: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Max Cook (by the Donellan Family) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Charlie Rumore (by the Donellan Family) | ||
| Mon, Mar 16: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Juan & Denise Jimenez (by the Donellan Family) | |
| Tues, Mar 17: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Grace Gagnon (by the Donellan Family) | |
| Wed, Mar 18: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Thomas Rumore (by the Donellan Family) | |
| Thur, Mar 19: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Alyssa Tyler (by the Donellan Family) | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Special intention for Ann Marie Hahn (by the Donellan Family) | ||
| Fri, Mar 20: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Kaitlyn Ferino (by the Ferino Family) | |
| Sat, Mar 21: | 9:15 a.m. | Special intention for Charlie Ferino (by the Ferino Family) | |
| 4:00 p.m. | Special intention for Chuck Ferino (by the Ferino Family) | ||
| Sun, Mar 22: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Hannah Ferino (by the Ferino Family) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Kim McCain (by the Ferino Family) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | 5th Sunday of Lent | Ez 37:12-14, Rom 8:8-11, Jn 11:1-45 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | First Passion Sunday | Heb 9:11-15, Jn 8:46-59 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | 5th Sunday of Lent | Ez 37:12-14, Rom 8:8-11, Jn 11:1-45 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | First Passion Sunday | Heb 9:11-15, Jn 8:46-59 |