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 Mary P. Hastings, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of her soul from July 21st to July 27th. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Eugene Mason from July 28th until August 3rd.
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.
FATHER JAMES E. COYLE MEMORIAL MASS
Let us remember a holy priest killed in the line of duty. All are invited to a memorial Mass to be offered on Thursday, August 8th at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of St Paul. This year the celebrant of the Mass will be Bishop Steven Raica, who will be joined by various priests from the diocese. The memorial Mass will be followed by a reception and a reflection upon the life of Father Coyle.
LAY DOMINICANS
Adult men and women who have been Catholics for at least two years are invited to learn about the Dominican Laity and see if this is where God may be calling you. The pillars of Lay Dominican life center around prayer, study, apostolate (sharing our faith with others in ways appropriate to the laity), and community (monthly meetings on Sunday afternoons in Birmingham). As lay members of the Dominican Order, we are drawn together by the love of St. Dominic, and invite you to consider joining us! To learn more, contact Pam Leverett, chapter president, at pcleverett_66@outlook.com.
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, Benjamin Caruna, Matthew Pickard, Maximilian Waldron, Dominic Rumore, and Matthew Gagnon.
NOTE ON MASS INTENTIONS
There is about a 7-month backlog on Mass Intentions. Thus, requested Mass dates cannot always be honored.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
| Sat, July 20: | 9:15 a.m. | Special intention for Beth Mathews (by the Donellan Family) | |
| 4:00 p.m. | Special intention for Jonah Renda (by the Donellan Family) | ||
| Sun, July 21: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Linda Cooper (by the Donellan Family) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for the Meeker Family (by the Donellan Family) | ||
| Mon, July 22 | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for the Pinter Family (by the Donellan Family) | |
| Tues, July 23: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Kay Deering (by the Donellan Family) | |
| Wed, July 24: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Janay Deering (by the Donellan Family) | |
| Thur, July 25: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for the Meeker Family (by Mary Margaret & Michael Hill) | |
| Fri, July 26: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for the Pinter Family (by Mary Margaret & Michael Hill) | |
| Sat, July 27: | 4:00 p.m. | Special intention for Mr. & Mrs Cedric Fernandes and Family (by the Hahn Family) | |
| Sun, July 28: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Beth Mathews (by Richard & Barbara Juneau) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Eddie & Beth Mathews (by Richard & Barbara Juneau) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time | 2Kgs 4:42-44, Eph 4:1-6, Jn 6:1-15 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | 10th Sunday After Pentecost | 1Cor 12:2-11, Lk 18:9-14 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time | 2Kgs 4:42-44, Eph 4:1-6, Jn 6:1-15 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | 10th Sunday After Pentecost | 1Cor 12:2-11, Lk 18:9-14 |