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 Jerry Bryant, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of his soul from October 18th to October 24th. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Therese Gagnon from October 25th until October 31st.
REST IN PEACE
Joseph Dorion, husband of Kay Dorion, passed on October 11th. Visitation will be 1:00 to 7:00 p.m on Monday the 19th at Bushelon Funeral Home. The funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday the 20th. 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.
MEN’S ROOM
The Men’s room is in the process of renovation.
THIRD SUNDAY
This Sunday is the Third Sunday of the month. We will have vocations prayers and a potluck lunch following the 10:45 a.m. Mass.
SECOND COLLECTION
There will be a second collection this weekend for the World Mission Sunday, supporting mission churches throughout the world.
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 20th 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 16th, $22,300 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 May 24th.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
| Sat, Oct 17: | 9:15 a.m. | Special intention for the Robert & Donna Albares Family (by Richard & Barbara Juneau) | |
| 4:00 p.m. | Special Intention (by Richard & Barbara Juneau) | ||
| Sun, Oct 18: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for the Andrew Rumore Family (by the Donellan Family) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Fr Den Irwin (by Alan & Pam Olson) | ||
| Mon, Oct 19: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Mr. & Mrs. Jackson Beals (by the Schwager Family) | |
| Tues, Oct 20: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Brandon Grainger (by the Ferino Family) |
| Wed, Oct 21: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Charlotte Sederstrand (by Monica & Cora Duvall) | |
| Thur, Oct 22: | *8:30 a.m. | In Honor of St Rita (by Alan & Pam Olson) | |
| Fri, Oct 23: | *8:30 a.m. | † | David Albares (by the Mathews Family) |
| 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) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time | Exo 22:20-26, 1Thes 1:5-10, Mt 22:34-40 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | Christ the King | Col 1:12-20, Jn 18:33-37 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time | Exo 22:20-26, 1Thes 1:5-10, Mt 22:34-40 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | Christ the King | Col 1:12-20, Jn 18:33-37 |