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 Sylvia McCarrick, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of her soul from October 4th to October 10th. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Jeremy Noblitt from October 11th until October 17th.
MEN’S ROOM
The former Men’s room in the Parish Hall is complete. It is now the Ladies room and the former Ladies room is now the Men’s room. The former Ladies room, now the Men’s room, is in the process of renovation.
FIRST SUNDAY
This Sunday is the first Sunday of the month. There will be coffee and donuts following the 9:00 Mass.
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 6th 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
You should receive a Pledge Card from the diocese 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. As of October 2nd, $9500 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, Jack Lyons, 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
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 March 22nd.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
| Sat, Oct 3: | 8:30 a.m. | Private Intention | |
| 4:00 p.m. | † | Peter Ransom (by Ginny Daniel & Ann Noblitt) | |
| Sun, Oct 4: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Cindy Bull (by Richard & Barbara Juneau) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Theresa Craig (by Tiffany Craig) | ||
| Mon, Oct 5: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Gabrielle Curfman (by the Ferino Family) | |
| Tues, Oct 6: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Memphis Stephens (by the Ferino Family) | |
| Wed, Oct 7: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Memphis Stephens (by the Ferino Family) | |
| Thur, Oct 8: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Peter Ransom (by Carolyn Mickel) |
| Fri, Oct 9: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Nolan Boudreaux (by the Mathews Family) |
| Sat, Oct 10: | 4:00 p.m. | † | Peter Ransom (by the Bryant Family) |
| Sun, Oct 11: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Dr. Amy Henderson (by the Hahn Family) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | † | Rita Young (by the Ferino Family) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time | Isa 25:6-10, Phil 4:12-14,19-20, Mt 22:1-14 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | 20th Sunday after Pentecost | Eph 5:15-21, Jn 4:46-53 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time | Isa 25:6-10, Phil 4:12-14,19-20, Mt 22:1-14 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | 20th Sunday after Pentecost | Eph 5:15-21, Jn 4:46-53 |