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 the Julia V. Bryant, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of her soul from August 16th to August 22nd. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Helen Von Hagel from August 23rd until August 29th.
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.
OCIA CLASSES
We will begin to offer Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), formerly known as RCIA, this fall beginning on Tuesday, September 1st 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.
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.
PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONERS IN RELIGIOUS LIFE
Please pray for Sister María Josefa of the Divine Providence and Jessica Saville.
CONTINUATION OF FOOD DRIVE
The food drive begun in Lent benefitting the Franciscan Poor of Jesus Christ, who have a ministry to the homeless, and a local food bank will continue on an ongoing basis. If you have further questions, please contact Shannon Dunaway (ssullivan7606@gmail.com) or Steve and Brandy Katona (Katonafamily@yahoo.com).
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 October 19th.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
| Sat, Aug 15: | 10:45 a.m. | † | Julie Wang Kelly (by Kevin Kelly) |
| 4:00 p.m. | † | Fr Patrick O’Donohue | |
| Sun, Aug 16: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Cindy Bull (by Mary Wiseman) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | † | Fr James Macey (by Anonymous) | |
| Mon, Aug 17: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Danny Rohling (by Judy Rohling) |
| Tues, Aug 18: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Danny Rohling (by Judy Rohling) |
| Wed, Aug 19: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Danny Rohling (by Judy Rohling) |
| Thur, Aug 20: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Danny Rohling (by Judy Rohling) |
| Fri, Aug 21: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Danny Rohling (by Judy Rohling) |
| Sat, Aug 22: | 4:00 p.m. | † | Fr Joseph Arsenault |
| Sun, Aug 23: | 7:30 a.m. | † | Sonya Cook LaRussa (by the Donellan Family) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | † | Johnny Lamar Cooper (by the Donellan Family) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time | Isa 22:19-23, Rom 11:33-36, Mt 16:13-20 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | 13th Sunday after Pentecost | Gal 3:16-22, Lk 17:11-19 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time | Isa 22:19-23, Rom 11:33-36, Mt 16:13-20 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | 13th Sunday after Pentecost | Gal 3:16-22, Lk 17:11-19 |