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 Jeremy Noblitt, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of his soul from October 11th until October 17th. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Jerry Bryant from October 18th until October 24th.
MEN’S ROOM
The Men’s room, is in the process of renovation.
MORNING WITH MARY
All ladies are invited to a morning of devotion next Saturday, October 17th. Adoration will begin at 8:30 a.m., there will be confession during adoration, followed by benediction at about 9:10 a.m., and concluding with a Latin Mass at 9:15 a.m.
THIRD SUNDAY
Next Sunday is the Third Sunday of the month. We will have vocations prayers and a potluck lunch following the 10:45 a.m. Mass.
SECOND COLLECTION
There will be a second collection next weekend for the World Mission Sunday, supporting mission churches throughout the world.
SEMINARY LIVE-IN WEEKEND
The Office of Vocations will host a Seminary Live-In at St Meinrad Seminary November 12th to 15th. This event is for men 18-35 years of age. The weekend is an opportunity for men to experience daily life in the seminary, attend classes, and meet current seminarians. There is no fee to attend, but registration is required.
ELECTRONIC CONTRIBUTIONS
Blessed Sacrament will begin accepting electronic contributions in the upcoming months. It will be an on-line based system that will accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and ACH transfers.
OCIA CLASSES
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) classes will continue on Tuesday, October 13th at 6:00 pm in the rectory chapel.
THE BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL
You can mail your pledge card to the diocese or enter your annual pledge or recurring gift any time at catholiccharitiesbhm.org. Our pledge goal for this year is $30,885. As of October 9th, $21,250 have been pledged thus far.
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.
HER CHOICE FUNDRAISING BANQUET
The annual Her Choice Banquet will be held on Thurs, Nov 5th at 7:00 p.m. at The Club (1 Robert S. Smith Drive). The keynote speaker will be Dr. George Delgado, a pioneer in abortion pill reversal. Make your reservation, consider hosting a table of eight, or make a life saving donation. Her Choice Birmingham Women’s Center exists to help women facing a crisis pregnancy to choose life, and to help support them with that decision. Her Choice also offers post abortion recovery services. To confirm your participation, 205-447-8796 or hcbanquet@herchoicebirmingham.org
PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONERS IN RELIGIOUS LIFE
Please pray for Sister María Josefa of the Divine Providence and Jessica Saville.
NOTE ON MASS INTENTIONS
The backlog of Mass Intentions has been greatly reduced. Multiple Mass Intentions requests per week will again be accepted. The Mass Intentions for this week date from April 20th.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
| Sat, Oct 10: | 4:00 p.m. | † | Peter Ransom (by the Bryant Family) |
| Sun, Oct 11: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Dr. Amy Henderson (by the Hahn Family) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | † | Rita Young (by the Ferino Family) | |
| Mon, Oct 12: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Alice Muck (by Jacob & Gabi Gagnon) |
| Tues, Oct 13: | *8:30 a.m. | † | David Pandelis (by the Ferino Family) |
| Wed, Oct 14: | *8:30 a.m. | † | David Albares (by Richard & Barbara Juneau) |
| Thur, Oct 15: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for the Bob Gotthart Family (by the Darrow Family) | |
| Fri, Oct 16: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for William Gagnon (by Jacob & Gabi Gagnon) | |
| Sat, Oct 17: | 9:15 a.m. | Special intention for the Robert & Donna Albares Family (by Richard & Barbara Juneau) | |
| 4:00 p.m. | Special Intention (by Richard & Barbara Juneau) | ||
| Sun, Oct 18: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for the Andrew Rumore Family (by the Donellan Family) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Fr Den Irwin (by Alan & Pam Olson) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time | Isa 45:1,4-6, 1Thes 1:1-5, Mt 22:15-21 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | 21st Sunday after Pentecost | Eph 6:10-17, Mt 18:23-35 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time | Isa 45:1,4-6, 1Thes 1:1-5, Mt 22:15-21 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | 21st Sunday after Pentecost | Eph 6:10-17, Mt 18:23-35 |