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 John & Matilda Katona, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of their souls from December 8th to December 14th. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Joseph & Catherine Kelly from December 15th until December 21st.
REST IN PEACE
Carroll Dean Cambron Isbell, mother of Angel Leonard, passed away on November 27th and was laid to rest on November 30th. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
For the English Mass, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is transferred to Monday, December 9th. For the Latin Mass, the Immaculate Conception is this Sunday. For the English Mass, Monday, remains a Holy Day of obligation. For the Latin Mass, the obligation for the Immaculate Conception is fulfilled by attending Mass this Sunday. There will be English Masses this Monday at 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the Church.
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.
ADVENT ANGEL TREE
We have an Advent Angel Tree this year that will benefit a number of truly needy families in our local community. Please bring the wrapped gift items back with the angel tag attached by Sunday, December 22nd.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
The Bishop’s Annual Appeal continues. You can return you pledge card or pledge via catholiccharitiesbhm.org. The donations remain in the diocese, supporting charitable outreach and several diocesan offices. Our goal for this year is $28,000. So far, Blessed Sacrament has pledged $25,410, which is about 91% of our goal.
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, Michael Masny, Ross Gilliland, Franz Mercado, Thomas Rogers, Nick Smith, Benjamin Caruna, Matthew Pickard, Maximilian Waldron, Dominic Rumore, Matthew Gagnon, and Friar Apollo.
PERPETUAL ADORATION
Our Lady of Sorrows in Homewood is inviting people to come and adore our Lord in the Eucharist. They have had 24/7/365 Eucharistic Adoration for over 30 years. If you are interested in adoring Jesus in the Eucharist, please contact Bo Lovell at (205) 965-3041.
NOTE ON MASS INTENTIONS
There is about a 7-month backlog on Mass Intentions. Thus, requested Mass dates cannot always be honored.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
| Sat, Dec 7: | 8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Victoria Messina & Family (by the Hahn Family) | |
| 4:00 p.m. | Special intention for Virginia Elmer & Family (by the Hahn Family) | ||
| Sun, Dec 8: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for the Jake Heiserman Family (by the Hahn Family) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | † | Sandra Lehmann (by the Donellan Family) | |
| Mon, Dec 9 | 8:30 a.m. | Special intention for the Kelly Family (by the Donellan Family) | |
| 6:00 p.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| Tues, Dec 10: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Jacie Donellan (by the Donellan Family) | |
| Wed, Dec 11: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Adrian Jimenez (by the Donellan Family) | |
| Thur, Dec 12: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Max Cook (by the Donellan Family) | |
| Fri, Dec 13: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Charlie Rumore (by the Donellan Family) | |
| Sat, Dec 14: | 4:00 p.m. | Special intention for Juan & Denise Jimenez (by the Donellan Family) | |
| Sun, Dec 15: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Paul DiChiara (by the Donellan Family) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Judy Donellan (by the Donellan Family) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | Third Sunday of Advent | Zeph 3:14-18, Phil 4:4-7, Lk 3:10-18 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | Third Sunday of Advent | Phil 4:4-7, Jn 1:19-28 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Third Sunday of Advent | Zeph 3:14-18, Phil 4:4-7, Lk 3:10-18 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | Third Sunday of Advent | Phil 4:4-7, Jn 1:19-28 |