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 Julie Kelly, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of her soul from November 9th to November 15th. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Daniel Welch from November 16th until November 22nd.
MEMORIALS FOR THE DECEASED
This year the memorials for the deceased will be offered collectively over a novena of Masses held on November 3rd through the 11th.
MORNING WITH MARY
All ladies are invited to a morning of devotion next Saturday, November 15th. Adoration will begin at 8:30 a.m., there will be confession during adoration, followed by benediction at about 9:10 a.m., and concluding with a Latin Mass at about 9:15 a.m.
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.
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 https://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.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
You should have received a Pledge Card in the mail, if not you also can enter your annual pledge or recurring gift any time at catholiccharitiesbhm.org. Our pledge goal for this year is $29,000. As of November 7th, we have $21,450 pledged.
NOTE ON MASS INTENTIONS
There is an 8½ month backlog on Mass Intentions. Therefore, until further notice, Mass Intentions will only be accepted on a one Mass per family per week basis. Period. No exceptions.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
| Sat, Nov 8: | 4:00 p.m. | † | Memorial for the Deceased |
| Sun, Nov 9: | 7:30 a.m. | † | Memorial for the Deceased |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Eli & Madelyn Donellan (by the Donellan Family) | ||
| Mon, Nov 10 | *8:30 a.m. | † | Memorial for the Deceased |
| Tues, Nov 11: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Memorial for the Deceased |
| Wed, Nov 12: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Jonah Renda (by the Donellan Family) | |
| Thur, Nov 13: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Bill Donellan (by the Donellan Family) | |
| Fri, Nov 14: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Julie Wang Kelly (by Kevin Kelly) |
| Sat, Nov 15: | 9:15 a.m. | † | Joseph Grant Kelly (by Kevin Kelly) |
| 4:00 p.m. | † | Joseph Grant Kelly (by Mary Jane Kelly) | |
| Sun, Nov 16: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for John Morgan (by the Donellan Family) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Sophie Henderson (by the Duvall Family) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time | Mal 3:19-20, 2Thes 3:7-12, Lk 21:5-19 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | 23rd Sunday After Pentecost | Phil 3:17-4:3, Mt 9:18-26 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time | Mal 3:19-20, 2Thes 3:7-12, Lk 21:5-19 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | 23rd Sunday After Pentecost | Phil 3:17-4:3, Mt 9:18-26 |