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 Bill Weis, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of his soul from April 26th to May 2nd. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Clement Muck from May 3rd until May 9th.
SECOND COLLECTION
There will be a second collection this weekend for the Catholic Home Missions Appeal, supporting mission churches throughout the country.
FIRST FRIDAY
We will have our First Friday English Mass on May 1st at 8:30 a.m. in the Rectory followed with Adoration and Benediction and a Latin Low Mass at 6:30 p.m. in the Church.
FIRST SATURDAY
First Saturday Mass will be offered in Latin at 8:30 a.m. on May 2nd. Altar server training will follow Mass.
FIRST SUNDAY
Next Sunday is the first Sunday of the month. Due to various circumstances, coffee and donuts will take place on the following Sunday, May 10th, following the 9:00 Mass.
MAY CROWNING
We will crown a statue of Mary next Sunday, May 3rd following the 9:00 a.m. and the 10:45 a.m. Masses.
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 bhamcathgrad.weebly.com/
PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS
Please pray for our seminarians: Deacon John Paul Stepnowski, Deacon Andrew Vickery, Deacon 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, Deacon 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 April 24th, we have $25,175 pledged.
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 June 15th.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
| Sat, Apr 25: | 4:00 p.m. | † | Julie Wang Kelly (by Kevin Kelly) |
| Sun, Apr 26: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Jonathan Hooks, Jr. (by the Donellan Family) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Dominic Lang (by the Donellan Family) | ||
| Mon, Apr 27: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Mary Grant Baumbach (by the Donellan Family) | |
| Tues, Apr 28: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Cole & Anna Stevens (by the Donellan Family) | |
| Wed, Apr 29: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Paul & Tracy Gil (by the Donellan Family) | |
| Thur, Apr 30: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Linda Cooper (by the Donellan Family) | |
| Fri, May 1: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Bill & Judy Donellan (by the Donellan Family) | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Special intention for Krystal Buck (by Liberty Buck) | ||
| Sat, May 2: | 8:30 a.m. | † | Catherine Lester Kelly (by Kevin Kelly) |
| 4:00 p.m. | Special intention for Guy & Bebe Buck (by Liberty Buck) | ||
| Sun, May 3: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Jenna Buck (by Liberty Buck) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Sean & Joanne Buck (by Liberty Buck) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | 5th Sunday of Easter | Acts 6:1-7, 1Pet 2:4-9, Jn 14:1-12 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | 4th Sunday after Easter | James 1:17-21, Jn 16:5-14 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | 5th Sunday of Easter | Acts 6:1-7, 1Pet 2:4-9, Jn 14:1-12 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | 4th Sunday after Easter | James 1:17-21, Jn 16:5-14 |