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Mass Intentions for the Week of April 15th

Monday Easter Weekday                                             8:15 A.M.

   Liturgy of the Word & Communion

Tuesday Easter Weekday                                             8:15 A.M.

   Anna Cannizzaro by Estate

Wednesday Easter Weekday                                        8:15 A.M.

   Tony Luzio by Dr. Catherine Chiodo & office

Thursday Easter Weekday                                           8:15 A.M.

   Patty Wheeler by Randy & Julie McNulty

Friday Easter Weekday                                                8:45 A.M.

   Norbert Rubeck by John & Mary Scharf

Saturday Anselm, bishop, doctor                                  6:00 P.M.

   Del Lewis (birthday) by family, wife, Nellie, Sherry Martin & Mike Lewis

Third Sunday of Easter                                                  8:00 A.M.

   Paul Suver by Tony & Carol Ghiloni Family

                                                                                      10:00 A.M.

   Martha Mentz by Joseph Asbeck

First Holy Communion                                               12:00 P.M.

   For the People of the Parish

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Servers Schedule for Week of April 15th

Weekdays: April 17th, April 18th, April 19th, April 20th

   Assigned by School

Saturday, April 21st                                                        6:00 P.M.

   Austin Lemons           Thomas Nutter         Jasmyn Smith

   James Amore

Sunday, April 22nd                                                                             8:00 A.M.

   Peter Anderson         Phillip Ruble             Natalie Bowman

   Matthew Bowman

                                                                                     10:00 A.M.

   Carl Miller                 Danny Miller              Kristen Twork

   Emily Ghiloni

First Holy Communion                                              12:00 P.M.

   Servers to Be Assigned

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Lector & Eucharistic Minister’s Schedule

Saturday, April 21st                                                        6:00 P.M.

Roger Haas, Christine Billig (L) Deacon Bob

   Bev Donaldson, Kim Ruble

     Judy Healy, Trudie Bormann

Sunday, April 22nd                                                          8:00 A.M.

Phyllis Williams, Esther Finck (L), Deacon Bob

   Sara Stephens, Adrienna Priest

     Grace Donaldson, Marge Burger

                                                                                      10:00 A.M.

Ben Hunsinger, Evey Fuller-Moore (L), Deacon Pat

   Kathy Wilson, Betty Neptune

     Pat Molnar, Scott Van Horn

                                                                                      12:00 P.M.

To be assigned (L), Deacon Bob, Deacon Pat

   Eucharistic Ministers to be assigned

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Remember in your prayers all parishioners who are ill especially for Ray Tiburzio, home, Jim Lannon, home, Margaret Bickel, Newark Health Care, and for those who are homebound or in healthcare facilities.

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A WORD FROM YOUR PASTOR

Dear Parishioners:

Our God is the God of Mercy.  Whatever sin may do in our lives, God’s Mercy has a greater power.  There is only one so-called “unforgivable sin.”  Scripture describes it as the “sin against the Holy Spirit.”  In short, it is the sin of not believing in God’s power through His Spirit to forgive us.  It is a sin of pride.  It is the one sin that creates a barrier that God will not overcome.

Mercy is the quality of God that reaches most effectively into our human experience.  It is love offered again after love has been refused.  If a soul is open to God’s Mercy, that soul will receive it.  All are called to act in accord with Mercy, doing unto others as we would have others do unto us.

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From Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice.

The quality of mercy is not strain'd,

    It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven

    Upon the place beneath: it is twice blest;

    It blesseth him that gives and him that takes:

'Tis mightiest in the mightiest: it becomes

    The throned monarch better than his crown;

    His sceptre shows the force of temporal power,

    The attribute to awe and majesty,

    Wherein doth sit the dread and fear of kings;

But mercy is above this sceptred sway;

    It is enthroned in the hearts of kings,

    It is an attribute to God himself;

    And earthly power doth then show likest God's

    When mercy seasons justice.

Therefore, Jew,

    Though justice be thy plea, consider this,

    That, in the course of justice, none of us

    Should see salvation: we do pray for mercy;

    And that same prayer doth teach us all to render

    The deeds of mercy.

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Our Stewardship Collection

April 1st

 

Registered Families                                                             670

Budgeted per week                                                   $8,450.00

Stewardship (192 envelopes)                                    $5,289.17

Loose Cash                                                              $     87.00

Total                                                                         $5,376.17

Deficit for the Week                                                 $3,073.83

April 8th\

Registered Families                                                             670

Budgeted per week                                                   $8,450.00

Holy Thursday                                                          $   389.00

Stewardship (168 envelopes)                                    $4,797.55

Stewardship (auto withdrawal)                                  $2,986.00

Easter Offering                                                          $1,978.00

Loose Cash                                                              $   483.50

Total                                                                       $10,634.05

Surplus for the Week                                               $2,184.05

Good Friday Holy Land                                            $   344.00

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The message of mercy is that God loves us.  All of us.  Divine Mercy Sunday is today, April 15th.  Join us for Adoration following the 10:30 am Mass until 3pm.  Reconciliation will be available 12pm – 2:30pm (upon request).  At 3pm we will begin the Divine Mercy Chaplet & Benediction.  Everyone is invited and encouraged to come, sit in Adoration and attend this very moving devotion.

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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 NCHS 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 Divine Mercy Sunday offers a special moment of grace for the whole Church?  With the observance of this day, a special Indulgence is given as a sign of the Truth of God’s Mercy among us.

The conditions for this Plenary Indulgence are given in the decree that established it in 2002.

Three conditions for the plenary indulgence

     And so the Supreme Pontiff, motivated by an ardent desire to foster in Christians this devotion to Divine Mercy as much as possible in the hope of offering great spiritual fruit to the faithful, in the Audience granted on 13 June 2002, to those Responsible for the Apostolic Penitentiary, granted the following Indulgences:

A plenary indulgence, granted under the usual conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and prayer for the intentions of Supreme Pontiff) to the faithful who, on the Second Sunday of Easter or Divine Mercy Sunday, in any church or chapel, in a spirit that is completely detached from the affection for a sin, even a venial sin, take part in the prayers and devotions held in honor of Divine Mercy, or who, in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament exposed or reserved in the tabernacle, recite the Our Father and the Creed, adding a devout prayer to the merciful Lord Jesus (e.g. Merciful Jesus, I trust in you!");

A partial indulgence, granted to the faithful who, at least with a contrite heart, pray to the merciful Lord Jesus a legitimately approved invocation.

For those who cannot go to church or the seriously ill

   In addition, sailors working on the vast expanse of the sea; the countless brothers and sisters, whom the disasters of war, political events, local violence and other such causes have been driven out of their homeland; the sick and those who nurse them, and all who for a just cause cannot leave their homes or who carry out an activity for the community which cannot be postponed, may obtain a plenary indulgence on Divine Mercy Sunday, if totally detesting any sin, as has been said before, and with the intention of fulfilling as soon as possible the three usual conditions, will recite the Our Father and the Creed before a devout image of Our Merciful Lord Jesus and, in addition, pray a devout invocation to the Merciful Lord Jesus (e.g. Merciful Jesus, I trust in you).

   If it is impossible that people do even this, on the same day they may obtain the Plenary Indulgence if with a spiritual intention they are united with those carrying out the prescribed practice for obtaining the Indulgence in the usual way and offer to the Merciful Lord a prayer and the sufferings of their illness and the difficulties of their lives, with the resolution to accomplish as soon as possible the three conditions prescribed to obtain the plenary indulgence.

--From The Decree of Indulgence 29 June 2002, Apostolic Penitentiary

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The Divine Mercy Chaplet

Using a five-decade Rosary, pray as follows:

1.        Begin with the Sign of the Cross, say one Our Father, one Hail Mary and The Apostles’ Creed.

2.        On the Our Father Beads say the following:

Eternal Father, I offer You
the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity
of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ,
in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

3.       On the 10 Hail Mary Beads say the following:

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion,
have mercy on us and on the whole world.

(Repeat step 2 and 3 for all five decades).

4.       Conclude with (three times):

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One,
have mercy on us and on the whole world.

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Easter Flowers In Memory of . . .

George J. Miller                                 Dick Snoor

Michele Agriesti                                 Jennifer Lynn Pintz

Matthew Selby, Sr.                            Lewis H. Bebout

Elizabeth Antritt                                 Ralph Harris

Neva McMannis Acuff                      Marty Jurden

Laura M. Hobbs                                Fred Harris

Anne Hess                                         Irene Brumfield

Ann Drydeck                                     Edward Wrona

Dick & Eleanor Lane                         Pauline Pressley

Stella Gassner                                    Irene McCallister

Fred Drake                                       James M. Tennyson

Leonard & Edith Cole                       Gene Stevens

Mary Ashcraft                                   Margaret Pace Porter

Matthew Joseph Mazur                     Diana L. Zahniser

Joseph & Virginia Parzinger               Scott Eric Medley

Dominic & Emma Calasso                 Vicky Taylor

Hugh McKenzie                                Scott Allen Blosser

Edith (Pat) & Ed Smith                      George Fox

Paul & Jo-Ann Davis                         Lawrence Wolfinger

Hoy & Teresa Cates                          Hoy J. Cates, Jr.

Earl & Mary Moran & Children         Sal & Leni Guinta

The Ewing & Hahn Families

Deceased Members of the Ehlermann Family

Molnar, Glasmeir, Keller, McMannis Family Members

All Deceased Relatives & Friends of Jim & Cathy Pintz

All Americans who gave their lives for our freedom.

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This Week at Blessed Sacrament

Anointing at all Masses

Divine Mercy Sunday

Sun.      April 15    7:30 a.m.   Rosary - 8:00 a.m. Mass

                               9:05 a.m.   CCD Classes

                               9:30 a.m.   RCIA Classes - Library

                             10:30 a.m.   Mass

                             11:30 a.m.   Adoration till 3:00 pm

                             12:00 p.m.   Reconciliation until 2:30 pm

                               3:00 p.m.  Divine Mercy Chaplet &

                                                Benediction

Mon.     April 16    8:00 a.m.   Liturgy of the Word &

                                                Communion

                             12:00 p.m.   Adoration in the Chapel

                               7:00 p.m.   Monday Night Math-School

Tues.    April 17    7:55 a.m.   Rosary - 8:15 a.m. Mass

                             12:00 p.m.   Adoration in the Chapel

                               7:00 p.m.   Choir Practice – Church

Wed.     April 18    7:55 a.m.   Rosary - 8:15 a.m. Mass

                               9:00 a.m.   Adoration until Midnight

                               7:00 p.m.   Evening Prayer

                               7:30 p.m.   Women’s Group – Conf. Rm

                               8:00 p.m.   Athletic Assoc. Mtg.–Library

Thurs.   April 19    7:55 a.m.   Rosary - 8:15 a.m. Mass

                               9:00 a.m.   Nazareth Community Bible

                                                Study – Rectory

                             12:00 p.m.   Adoration in the Chapel

                               6:00 p.m.   Camp Echo Mtg. - Library

                               6:30 p.m.   1st Communion Potluck &

                                                Practice Café/Church

Fri.        April 20    8:15 a.m.   Rosary - 8:45 a.m. School                                Mass

                               7:00 p.m.   Bingo

Sat.       April 21    4:30 p.m.   Reconciliation

                               6:00 p.m.   Mass

Central & Eastern Europe Collection

Sun.      April 22    7:30 a.m.   Rosary - 8:00 a.m. Mass

                               9:30 a.m.   RCIA Classes - Library

                             10:00 a.m.  Mass (note time change)

                             12:00 p.m.  1st Holy Communion Mass

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BSS Drama Club presents: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory May 11th & 12th - 7:30 pm & May 13th - 2:30pm at the OSU-N Reese Center.  Advance tickets are $5.00 each or $8.00 at the door.  Children 3 & under are free.  Tickets are available in the school office, and will also be available after all Masses through May 6th.  Proceeds benefit Blessed Sacrament School.  For information contact Terri Scott at 403-5646.

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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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The Place of the Lay Person in the Church Today

and The Resurrection of Christ

   Lay men and women are taking positions of influence and responsibility in the Church today in a way that was unthinkable even shortly after Vatican II.  What are the reasons for this (beyond a so-called shortage of priests)? What are its implications and the sources for this phenomenon? These questions will be the subject of an Evening of Reflection which will be offered three times: April 26th, May 2nd, & May 10th at St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 East Broad St., Cols.  (We want to accommodate as many as possible.)

   Each session will include a presentation, guided private prayer with Scripture, a small group discussion, and end with the Eucharist.  The program will begin with a light supper at 5:30 pm and conclude after the 9:15 pm Mass.  Registration for each day will be limited to 25 people so make your reservation as soon as possible by calling St. Therese’s at (614) 866-1611.  Cost is $20.

   Who might be interested in the program? Men & women involved in various forms of lay ministry; those who feel called to a deeper involvement in the Church and its ministries; any who feel that the voice that lay men & women have in the Church today and its decisions is not commensurate with the interest and talents that they provide the Church.

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Your contributions to the Collection to Aid the Church in Central and Eastern Europe support

·    Dissemination of the Word of God over large territories

·    Pastoral programs for families and parishes

·    Education for the faithful

·    Training and formation for religious

·    Services for the homeless, the elderly, children, or families in need

Please be generous next week during the second collection to Aide the Church in Central & Eastern Europe.

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Choose Life… Pat Anderson, a former attorney for Terri Schiavo’s family says the family’s efforts to prevent their daughter’s euthanasia changed her mind on abortion.  She stated in an interview, “Killing babies is not the way out of social problems or personal problems.” She now sees that “abortion is no solution to the economic and educational problems a woman faces in an unplanned pregnancy.” In many ways, euthanasia is simply the other end of the abortion debate, the former pro-abortion advocate commented. “Killing off your elderly or disabled is not the way to keep your healthcare budget balanced.” Lifenews.com, 4/11/06

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Blessed Sacrament Holy Name Society would like to say “Thank You” to the all who so generously gave of their time to volunteer for our Lenten Fish Fry dinners over the past five weeks.  With the success of this event, The Holy Name Society is donating a portion of the proceeds to Blessed Sacrament & Newark Catholic Student Scholarships.  Also, a special “thanks” to all who donated desserts and to our desert coordinator, Claire Bennett.

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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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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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Women’s Day of Renewal is April 19th, in the Chapel at Holy Spirit Church, 4383 E. Broad St. (Corner of Yearling & E. Broad) in Whitehall.  Registration is at 9:45 am, with the Program 10am to 2pm.  Fr. Dean Matthewson will preside at the Mass.  This month we will be continuing speaking on the “Fruit of the Spirit”.  Fran Weise will be our speaker for the April meeting of Women’s Day of Renewal.  Her topic will be “Gentleness”.

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Attention young adults - are you looking for a fun & a casual way to learn more about your Catholic faith? Theology & a Pub is a monthly series of talks at the Columbus Maennerchor, 966 South High St., German Village.  Admission is just $2, food & drinks are available for purchase. This month's talk is Thursday, April 26th. doors open 6:30pm, program begins at 7pm with Fr. Stephen Hayes of St. Rose Priory, Springfield, Kentucky will speak about the 7 Days of Creation. For more information visit www.theologyandapub.org.

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