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
Bessie K. Lawrence, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of her soul from March 16th to March 22nd. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Robert Broussard from March 23rd until March 29th.
REST IN PEACE
Phillip McCarty, husband of Melanie McCarty, passed away on March 9th and was laid to rest on March 14th. 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.
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.
FEAST OF ST JOSEPH
The Feast of St Joseph is on Wednesday, March 19th. There will be an English Mass at 8:30 a.m. in the Church and a High Latin Mass at 6:30 p.m.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
We will have Stations of the Cross at 6:00 p.m. during the Fridays of Lent (Stations on Good Friday, April 18th it will be at 2:30 p.m.).
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
Contribution statements for 2024 have been mailed out. If you have not received your statement, let Fr Booth know.
FIRST COMMUNION
First Communion will be on March 30th, Gaudete Sunday, at the 10:45 Mass. Opportunities for first confession will be offered on Sunday, March 16th after the 10:45 Mass, Sunday, March 23rd after the 10:45 Mass, and after First Communion Rehearsal. Rehearsal for First Communion will be on Saturday, March 29th at 9:00 a.m.
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, Ross Gilliland, Franz Mercado, Thomas Rogers, Nick Smith, Benjamin Caruna, Matthew Pickard, Maximilian Waldron, Dominic Rumore, Matthew Gagnon, and Friar Apollo.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
The Bishop’s Annual Appeal continues. You can return your pledge card or pledge via catholiccharitiesbhm.org. Our goal for this year is $28,000. So far, Blessed Sacrament has pledged $28,885 and thus exceeding our goal.
NOTE ON MASS INTENTIONS
There is about an 8-month backlog on Mass Intentions. Thus, requested Mass dates cannot always be honored.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
| Sat, Mar 15: | 4:00 p.m. | † | Rick Phillips (by Mary & Betty Mason) |
| Sun, Mar 16: | 7:30 a.m. | † | Yi Sun Hui (by the Duvall Family) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Abby & Andrew Rumore (by the DiPiazza Family) | ||
| Mon, Mar 17 | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Mr. & Mrs. Evan Dudenhefer (by the Schwager Family) | |
| Tues, Mar 18: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Mr. & Mrs. Evan Dudenhefer (by the Schwager Family) | |
| Wed, Mar 19: | 8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Mr. & Mrs. Evan Dudenhefer (by the Schwager Family) | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Special intention for Mr. & Mrs. Evan Dudenhefer (by the Schwager Family) | ||
| Thur, Mar 20: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Mr. & Mrs. Evan Dudenhefer (by the Schwager Family) | |
| Fri, Mar 21: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Genevieve Burke (by Helen Brandley) |
| Sat, Mar 22: | 4:00 p.m. | Special intention for Kay & Jesse Dorian (by Helen Brandley) | |
| Sun, Mar 23: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Steven Mezrano (by Greyson Tyler) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Jeff Hahn (by Caden Tyler) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | Third Sunday of Lent | Exo 3:1-8,13-15, 1Cor 10:1-6,10-12, Lk 13:1-9 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | Third Sunday of Lent | Eph 5:1-9, Lk 11:14-28 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Third Sunday of Lent | Exo 3:1-8,13-15, 1Cor 10:1-6,10-12, Lk 13:1-9 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | Third Sunday of Lent | Eph 5:1-9, Lk 11:14-28 |