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 Pilar Carrillo, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of her soul from September 6th to September 12th. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Charlie Kirk from September 13th until September 19th.
MEN’S ROOM
The Men’s room in the Parish Hall is undergoing renovation. There is a trailer at the northwest corner of the Church with bathroom facilities. The Ladies room will also be renovated in the near future.
FIRST SUNDAY
This Sunday is the first Sunday of the month. There will be coffee and donuts following the 9:00 Mass.
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 8th 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
The bishop’s annual appeal is beginning soon. You should receive a Pledge Card 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.
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.
CONTINUATION OF FOOD DRIVE
The food drive begun in Lent benefitting the Franciscan Poor of Jesus Christ, who have a ministry to the homeless, and a local food bank will continue on an ongoing basis. If you have further questions, please contact Shannon Dunaway (ssullivan7606@gmail.com) or Steve and Brandy Katona (Katonafamily@yahoo.com).
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 December 7th.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
| Sat, Sep 5: | 8:30 a.m. | Special int for Jonathan & Nicole Zaucha (by the Donellans) | |
| 4:00 p.m. | † | Fr Joseph Arsenault | |
| Sun, Sep 6: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Michael Boes (by the Hahn Family) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | † | Ethel Jean Singleton (by Mary Claire Mathews) | |
| Mon, Sep 7: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Jean Darrow (by Richard & Barbara Juneau) | |
| Tues, Sep 8: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Scott & Lori Donellan (by the Hahn Family) | |
| Wed, Sep 9: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Jeff Hahn (by the Hahn Family) | |
| Thur, Sep 10: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Zachary Archer (by the Donellans) | |
| Fri, Sep 11: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Kim McCain (by the Ferino Family) | |
| Sat, Sep 12: | 4:00 p.m. | † | Fr Joseph Arsenault |
| Sun, Sep 13: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Horace Williams (by Richard & Barbara Juneau) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Aric Pohorelsky (by the Hahn Family) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time | Sir 27:30-28:7, Rom 14:7-9, Mt 18:21-35 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | 16th Sunday after Pentecost | Eph 3:13-21, Lk 14:1-11 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time | Sir 27:30-28:7, Rom 14:7-9, Mt 18:21-35 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | 16th Sunday after Pentecost | Eph 3:13-21, Lk 14:1-11 |