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 Maxine Olson, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of her soul from March 24th until March 30th. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Chester Olson from March 31st until April 6th.
PALM SUNDAY
Due to time constraints, for the 7:30 a.m. Mass on Palm Sunday the abbreviated Gospel will be used, the palms will be previously blessed, and there will be no procession. Also, the 10:45 will be a Low Mass.
CHRISM MASS
Due to the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral, there will be no morning Mass at Blessed Sacrament on Tuesday, March 26th.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
We will have Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, March 29th at 2:30 p.m.
CONFIRMATION
We are planning on having Confirmation later this year at a date that is to be determined. The bishop has offered to confirm using the new rite in Latin followed by a High Latin Mass where he will sit in choir.
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
Contribution statements for 2023 have been mailed. If you contributed $250 or more you should have received your statement.
MEMORIAL SANCTUARY LAMP
Sign-up sheets for 2024, 2025, and 2026 are in the vestibule at the back of the Church.
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, and Dominic Rumore.
NOTE ON MASS INTENTIONS
There is about a 7-month backlog on Mass Intentions. Thus, requested Mass dates cannot always be honored.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Thur, Mar 28: | 5:30 p.m. | Confessions | |
6:30 p.m. | Latin High Mass of the Lord’s Supper | ||
Fri Mar 29: | 1:30 p.m. | Confessions | |
2:30 p.m. | Stations of the Cross | ||
3:00 p.m. | Latin Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion | ||
Sat, Mar 30 | 8:00 p.m. | High Easter Vigil Mass in Latin | |
Sun, Mar 31 | 7:30 a.m. | Easter Low Mass in Latin | |
9:00 a.m. | Easter Mass in English | ||
10:45 a.m. | Easter High Mass in Latin |
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
Sat, Mar 23: | 4:00 p.m. | Special Intention for Mary Claire Clemens (by the Rumores) | |
Sun, Mar 24: | 7:30 a.m. | Special Intention for Shannon Sykes (by the Rumore Family) | |
9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
10:45 a.m. | Special Intention for Miriam Tate (by the Rumore Family) | ||
Mon, Mar 25: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Bill Weis (by M.J. Kelly) |
Tues, Mar 26: | Chrism Mass at the Cathedral | ||
Wed, Mar 27: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Anita Coe (by the Jones Family) |
Thur, Mar 28: | 6:30 p.m. | Special Intention for the Martire Family (by the Jones Family) | |
Fri, Mar 29: | 3:00 p.m. | Good Friday Liturgy | |
Sat, Mar 30: | 8:00 p.m. | Special Intention for Michael Masny (by John & Lucrecia Hall) | |
Sun, Mar 31: | 7:30 a.m. | † | Julie Wang Kelly (by Kevin Kelly) |
9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
10:45 a.m. | Special Intention for AnnaLu Hemphill (by John & Lucrecia Hall) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
8:00 p.m. | Easter Vigil | Gen 1:1-2:2, Exo 14:24-15:1, Isa 4:2-6, Deut 31:22-30, Col 3:1-4, Mt 28:1-7 | |
7:30 a.m. | Easter Sunday | 1Cor 5:7-8, Lk 24:1-12 | |
9:00 a.m. | Easter Sunday | Acts 10:34,37-43, Col 3:1-4, Jn 20:1-9 | |
10:45 a.m. | Easter Sunday | 1Cor 5:7-8, Lk 24:1-12 |