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Mass Intentions for the Week of April 1st

Monday of Holy Week                                                8:15 A.M.

   Liturgy of the Word & Communion

Tuesday of Holy Week                                                8:15 A.M.

   Martha Mentz by Tanner Family

Wednesday of Holy Week                                           8:15 A.M.

   Frank Campolo (anniversary of death) by wife Maria & Family

Lenten Mass – Reception of Holy Oils                      7:00 P.M.

   Scott A. Warthen by Blessed Sacrament St. Vincent de Paul

Holy Thursday                                                              8:15 A.M.

   Morning Prayer

                                                                                     10:00 A.M.

   Blessed Sacrament School Prayer Service

Mass of the Lord’s Supper                                          7:30 P.M.

   Dick Warthen by wife, Joann & Family

Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion                              3:00 P.M.

   Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

Holy Saturday: The Easter Vigil                                 8:30 P.M.

   For the People of the Parish

Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of the Lord            8:00 A.M.

   George E. Rubeck by Month’s Mind Bereavement Ministry

                                                                                     10:30 A.M.

   Jennifer Pintz by Jim, Cathy, Natalie, Katie & Kevin

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Servers Schedule for Week of April 1st

Weekdays: April 3rd, April 4th, April 5th, April 6th

   Assigned by School

Wednesday Lenten Mass                                             7:00 P.M.

   Volunteers (x3)

Holy Thursday                                                               7:30 P.M.

   Katie Addy                 Peter Anderson        Kyle Bigler

   Mercedes Merrill        Emily Ghiloni            Carrie Ghiloni

   Chad Nutter                Addi Deal

Good Friday                                                                   3:00 P.M.

   Adrienna Priest           Peter Anderson        Carrie Ghiloni

   Emily Ghiloni

Saturday, April 7th                                                          8:30 P.M.

   Adrienna Priest          Abbi Morrow            Alli Morrow

   Addi Deal                  Volunteer                  Volunteer

Sunday, April 8th                                                                                8:00 A.M.

   Peter Anderson           Alison Ernest            Adrienna Priest

   Tanner Ernest              Kaycie Brown

                                                                                     10:30 A.M.

   Traig Deal                   Taylor Ghiloni             Carl Miller

   Daniel Miller               Trent Ghiloni

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Lector & Eucharistic Minister’s Schedule

Wednesday Lenten Mass                                                            7:00 P.M.

   Volunteer (x2) (L) Deacon

Holy Thursday                                                               7:30 P.M.

Liz Kaercher, Grace Donaldson (L) Deacon Bob

   Deacon Pat,       Theresa Nutter, Adrienna Priest

      Pat Wesley, Barb Rue, (MC) Dean Anderson

Good Friday                                                                   3:00 P.M.

Katie Addy, Ben Hunsinger (L) Deacon Bob, Deacon Pat

   (MC) Dean Anderson

Saturday, April 7th                                                          8:30 P.M.

Barb Rue, Mike Wolfinger, Pat Wesley, Alex Wilson,

   Grace Donaldson (L) Deacon Bob, Deacon Pat & Kathy

     Chris Priest, Sr. Christine Bielenda, OSF,

      Monica Stanley, Kelli Morrow, Pam Deal

Sunday, April 8th                                                            8:00 A.M.

Esther Finck, Liz Kaercher (L), Deacon Bob

   Glenna Bowman, Barb Harris, Pam Townsend

      Ann Selby, Patricia Laughman, Kristen Twork

                                                                                      10:30 A.M.

Evey Fuller-Moore, Sarah Ewing (L), Deacon Pat

   Sue West, Pat Molnar, Velma Braunbeck

      Karen Gross, Pam Deal, Debbie Bickle

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Remember in your prayers all parishioners who are ill especially for Tim Moore, James Cancer Hospital, Timothy William Hannah, Altman Hospital, Canton, Rose Robinson, Home, Jim Lannan, Fisher Nance, John George, LMH, Margaret Bickel, Newark Health Care, and for those who are homebound or in healthcare facilities.

Our Love, Prayers & Sympathy for the family and friends of Ruth A. Hall, parishioner, Robert C Drake Sr., father of Tracey Tennyson, Gale Modesitt, father-in-law of Ann Marie Modesitt, Virginia Kesterson, sister-in-law of Richard Kesterson.  May they rest in the arms of Our Risen Savior.

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A WORD FROM YOUR PASTOR

Dear Parishioners:

April 1 has many things associated with it, especially this year since it happens to be Passion Sunday.  One of the images for Easter that many appreciate is that of Jesus rising from the tomb and laughing at the devil.  Death seemed to overcome Him, but instead, by His dying, Death itself lost its sting.

In centuries past, April Fools’ Day served as a reminder that the world is not all that it pretends to be.  Folks who were trapped in lowly positions without any authority were given the authority for a day to make fun of those under whom they served without any reprisals.  The topsy turvy world was turned on its head so everyone could have some fun at everyone else’s expense.  The next day, everything returned to normal and the world went on with its usual flow.  But the memory (at least for those not too impaired by the other forms of “letting go” that were part of the day) of the day before allowed all from greatest to least to see that it did not have to be taken too seriously.

Today we join our fellow Christians in our ecumenical walk.  We also wave Palms to welcome the Lord and we proclaim His Passion, this year in the Lucan version.  As we enter into the events of Holy Week, let us remember Who Jesus is, and let us be His People.  Let us also remember that His suffering and death have paved the way for the Resurrection.

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A Prayer For Priests

Keep them, I pray Thee, dearest Lord.

Keep them, for they are Thine -- Thy priests whose lives burn out before Thy consecrated shrine.

Keep them, for they are in the world, though from the world apart; when earthly pleasure tempt, allure, --shelter them in Thy Heart.

Keep them, and comfort them in hours of loneliness and pain, when all their life of sacrifice for souls seems in vain.

Keep them, and O remember, Lord, they have no one but Thee, yet they have only human hearts, with human frailty.

Keep them as spotless as the Host, that daily they caress; their every thought and word and deed, deign, dearest Lord, to bless. Amen

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Our Stewardship Collection

Registered Families                                                             670

Budgeted per week                                                   $8,450.00

Stewardship (162 envelopes)                                    $4,173.00

Loose Cash                                                              $   148.00

Total                                                                         $4,321.00

Deficit for the Week                                                 $4,129.00

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As we continue our Operation Rice Bowl journey, let us remember in prayer that as a community of faith, we have the obligation to reach out to those most in need.  The Gospel specifically calls us to action on behalf of the most vulnerable members of society.  May our fasting move us to action on behalf of the poor.  May our almsgiving assist Catholic Relief Services’ programming in the United States.  Seventy-five percent of your gifts to Operation Rice Bowl support Catholic Relief Services’ programs around the world.  The remaining 25% of your contributions stay in dioceses in the U.S. to assist local hunger and poverty alleviation programs.

Drop your Operation Rice Bowl collection boxes in the collection basket at any of the Masses by Easter Sunday.

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Tickets are now available in the school office for the Blessed Sacrament School Quilt Raffle.  The cost is 1 ticket/$1.00 or 6 tickets/$5.  Tickets will also be available after all Masses in April.  The winning ticket will be drawn on May 1st.  Proceeds from this raffle are to help defray the cost of BSS Field Day.

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Newark Catholic High School is hosting their Annual St. Joseph the Worker Day on May 4th.  On this day NC sends out work crews to assist the community between the hours of 8:30 am – 12 noon.  If you are elderly, and/or need help around the house, contact Miss Ritchey at NCHS 344-3594 ext. 320 by April 15th.  Thanks for all of your help with this event.

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DID YOU KNOW that Holy Week is the high point of our Church calendar? All of us are called to enter into the Paschal Mystery with a deepened Faith in the Lord Jesus as our Savior.

At Blessed Sacrament, we begin with our Palm Sunday ecumenical walk along with our fellow Christians along East Main Street.  Monday, our Penance Service frees us from sin.  Tuesday, the Diocese of Columbus gathers with our Bishop to celebrate the Chrism Mass, at which the Priests and Bishop renew their commitment to service, and the holy oils used in the Sacraments are blessed.  We received these oils in our Wednesday Lenten Mass.

The Holy Triduum begins with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday.  Good Friday celebrates the Passion of the Lord.  Holy Saturday brings a day of emptiness that gives way to the glory that bursts forth at the Easter Vigil.  Easter Sunday, we join Christians throughout the world in our witness to Faith in the Resurrection.

Live this week fully!

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(clip art) On Good Friday, our parish will take up the annual collection for the Holy Land.  We ask you to be generous.  Your financial contribution will support the works of the Catholic Community in the Middle East and to protect Holy Places and Christian Shrines.

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This Week at Blessed Sacrament

Blood Pressure Checks after all Masses

Sun.      April 1                       Palm Sunday

                               7:30 a.m.   Rosary - 8:00 a.m. Mass

                               9:05 a.m.   CCD Classes

                               9:30 a.m.   RCIA Classes – Library

                             10:00 a.m.   Ecumenical Procession from

                                                Gazebo Downtown Newark

                             10:45 a.m.  Mass (note time change)

                             12:00 p.m.   Play Practice

                               7:00 p.m.   CCD Shadow Stations &

                                                Evening Prayer, Benediction

Mon.     April 2                       School Resumes

                               8:00 a.m.   Liturgy of the Word &

                                                Communion

                             12:00 p.m.   Adoration in the Chapel

                               6:30 p.m.   Boy Scouts – Annex

                               7:00 p.m.  Parish Penance Service

Tues.    April 3      7:55 a.m.   Rosary - 8:15 a.m. Mass

                             12:00 p.m.   Adoration in the Chapel

                               6:00 p.m.  Chrism Mass at Cathedral

                               7:00 p.m.   Choir Practice – Church

                               7:00 p.m.   Marian Club - Cafeteria

Wed.     April 4      7:55 a.m.   Rosary - 8:15 a.m. Mass

                               9:00 a.m.   Adoration until 6:30 pm

                             10:30 a.m.   SharonBrooke Prayer Service

                               7:00 p.m.   Lenten Mass – Reception of

                                                Holy Oils & Adoration

                                                until Midnight

Thurs.   April 5      8:15 a.m.   Morning Prayer

                               9:00 a.m.   Nazareth Community Bible

                                                Study – Rectory

                             10:00 a.m.   Blessed Sacrament School

                                                Prayer Service

                               7:30 p.m.  Mass of the Lord’s Supper

                                                2nd Graders participate

Fri.        April 6                       Good Friday – No School

                             12:00 p.m.   Stations of the Cross, the

                                                Seven Last Words

                               3:00 p.m.  Celebration of the Lord’s

                                                Passion

                               7:00 p.m.   Stations of the Cross

Sat.       April 7      9:30 a.m.   Morning Prayer &

                                      Preparation for RCIA participants

                               8:30 p.m.  Easter Vigil

Sun.      April 8                       Easter Sunday

                               7:30 a.m.   Rosary - 8:00 a.m. Mass

                             10:30 a.m.  Mass

                             12:00 p.m.   Baptisms

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Tonight, Sunday, April 1st at 7pm, along with our Lenten Evening Prayer & Benediction, we will witness the children of our Religious Education Program portray the Stations of the Cross in shadow.  You are invited to join us for this special event.

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2007 – The Year of Faith

“Everything is possible to one who has faith.”

(Mark 9:23)

Patron: St. Patrick of Ireland – Chosen by the Children of Blessed Sacrament

Theme for April: Spirit-Filled Living

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A heartfelt “thank you” to all of the members of the Marian Club for your continued hospitality and the many meals prepared for families following Funeral Masses, the special luncheon you provided for Bishop Griffin and guests following the Confirmation Mass.  Your talents and hospitality are appreciated.

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The many facets of faith and justice will be the focus of the annual Walking Stations of the Cross.  The walk begins with an opening prayer at St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., Cols., 8am, Friday, April 6th.  Participants stop at locations throughout downtown Columbus to recognize Jesus Christ’s suffering and crucifixion as well as reflect on a current area of social concern.  For information contact the diocesan Office for Social Concerns (614) 241-2540 or the Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry (614) 241-2565.

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All women of the Diocese are invited to the Columbus Diocesan Council of Catholic Women’s Annual Retreat which will be held at St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 East Broad St., Cols.  “We are Being Recreated in Christ” is the retreat theme with Retreat Director, Fr. Emmanuel Bertrand, OP, Assistant Pastor at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Zanesville.  The offering for the weekend is $100.  A deposit of $50 will hold your room.  To register call DCCW (614) 228-8601, e-mail nmontgomery@colsdioc.org or visit www.dccw.colsdioc.org to download & print a registration form.  Registrations are to be mailed to DCCW, 197 E. Gay St., Cols. 43215 by April 16th.  Retreats are occasions for a chance to get away from the busyness of life and encounter God.  Come, join us for this special silent retreat.

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The Newark Catholic Junior High Athletic Association is seeking an individual who is interested in becoming the Athletic Director of Newark Catholic Junior High. A complete job description is available upon request.  Interested parties should contact Association President, Jeff Rath (614) 893-1023 or jrath@rrohio.com. Application deadline is April 11, 2007.

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Choose Life… In January last year, the Supreme Court ruled that the federal government cannot deep a doctor from legally acquiring federally-regulated narcotics, on the outside chance that he might use them to end a patient’s life, a legal practice in the state of Oregon.  The ironic result of this ruling is that selling and abusing dangerous drugs are against the law, killing people is against the law, but using dangerous drugs to kill people is not against the law, if you are a doctor in Oregon. Alan Sears, National Catholic Register, 3/5-11/06

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Applications are now being accepted for Component I, a five-session education and networking opportunity for parish laity, and men discerning a call to the diaconate.  Participants are introduced to the history & structure of the diocese, their rights & responsibilities in canon law, representatives of the diocesan offices & resources they provide, enhanced communication skills, and the ongoing task of following the Gospel Message in everyday life.  The five-session series will be held on the following Saturdays: April 25, May 5, 12, 19 & June 9 at Sts. Peter & Paul Retreat Center (Newark).  Registration due by Monday, April 16.  For a detailed schedule of times/topics and registration form, contact your parish secretary or call Jean Morris at the Ministry Formation Office (614) 241-2544 or go to www.colsdioc.org/webpage/mfo.nsf & click Component I.

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JOIN (Joint Organization for Inner City Needs) presents BiblioBenefit III on Sunday, April 22nd at St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 East Broad St., Columbus, 5pm to 8pm. All are welcome to join the celebration of JOIN’s 40th Anniversary at this Medieval Merriment which will revisit 1967 and feature entertainment by local clergy including Skinny & the Fat Boys, food & beverages, fun, games & auctions. Guests can browse and shop in the Cathedral Bookshop adjacent to the event. Cost is $40/person & includes 2 drink vouchers. Reservations are required. Make check payable to JOIN BiblioBenefit and mail by April 10, to JOIN, 196 E. Gay St., Columbus, OH 43215. Please indicate the number attending. For information call: Norma, (614) 451-2863 or the JOIN Office, (614) 241-2530.

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Serra of North Columbus announces its Annual "Life Awareness Youth Luncheon" for girls will be Wednesday, April 25th, 11:45am -1:30pm at the Jessing Center at the Pontifical College Josephinum.  Guest speakers are sisters of the Franciscan Sisters TOR of Penance of Sorrowful Mothers, a contemplative/active community founded in 1988 in Steubenville, Ohio. They will discuss vocational discernment and searching for God’s true call to each individual. a tour of the Josephinum will be available. Girls in High School, 8th grader, Home Schooled & chaperones are invited as guests of Serra. For information or reservations call by April 20th: Carolyn Ferroni (740) 363-4641) cferroni@rrohio.com or Alice (614) 436-8918.

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The Department on Social Concerns of the Catholic Conference of Ohio will hold a statewide Legislative Advocacy Day on Wednesday, April 25th, 9:30 am to 3pm in downtown Columbus.  Concerned Catholics throughout Ohio will join in a faith-affirming day of prayer, education, advocacy, networking and visits with their elected officials.  The day will center on prioritizing the poor and vulnerable including selected issues related to the Ohio Budget.  The event will be held at the City Center and Statehouse in Columbus.  The cost of the event is $20 ($10/student).  For more information, contact the Catholic Conference of Ohio (614) 224-7147 or register www.ohiocathconf.org/L/advovonly.htm.

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The Paulist Fathers at St. Thomas More Newman Center, located near The Ohio State University campus, will mark 50 years of service to the Diocese of Columbus, and the University community with a celebration including Mass and a reception on Saturday, April 28th, 5pm at Mershon Auditorium, 1871 N. High St. Columbus.  Tents will host the reception & exhibits.  Open to the public including the entire Newman community, past & present, and those not formally associated with the Center. For information about the Paulist Fathers or the 50th Anniversary Celebration, contact the Newman Center at (614) 291-4674 or visit www.thenewmancenter.net.

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Hospice of Central Ohio is offering Parent Loss Support Group, an educational support group for grieving sons and daughters.  This six week program offers grief education in a support group setting.  Topics shared are: Is it normal to grieve if my parent lived a long life? How can I grieve while caring for my other parent? Why is this los so difficult? My mother/father is dating – Help! Is discord among brothers and sisters normal?  The Parent Loss Support Group is offered to Hospice families and the community at no charge.  To register or for information call 344-0311 or (800) 804-2505.

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