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Mass
Intentions for the Week of February 25th
Monday Lenten Weekday 8:15 A.M.
Liturgy of the Word & Communion
Tuesday Lenten Weekday 8:15 A.M.
Special Intention for Barb Ghiloni (Healing) by Mike & Judy Healy
Wednesday Lenten Weekday 8:15 A.M.
John & Kathy Selak by Anna Selak
Lenten
Mass 7:00 P.M.
Barney Susi by Irene Hedges & Corkey
Rosecrans
Thursday Lenten Weekday 8:15 A.M.
Dr. Regan & Mary Beth Bristol (1st
Wedding Anniversary) by Mike & Judy Healy
Friday Lenten Weekday 8:45 A.M.
Marie McClellan by Mary Brutte
Saturday Katharine
Drexel, virgin 6:00 P.M.
William Fitzpatrick by Month’s Mind
Bereavement Ministry
Sunday Second Sunday of Lent 8:00 A.M.
Elizabeth Hayes Bente by Rita & Jim
Pelter
10:30
A.M.
For the People of the Parish
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Servers Schedule for Week of February 25th
Weekdays: Feb.
27th, Feb. 28th, March 1st, March 2nd
Assigned
by School
Wednesday
Lenten Mass 7:00
P.M.
Volunteers (x3)
Saturday,
March 3rd 6:00 P.M.
Giovanna Ghiloni Andrew Ghiloni Joanna
Phelps
Courtney McCracken
Sunday,
March 4th 8:00 A.M.
Mike Gummer Ray
Slavokovsky John Haluczik
10:30 A.M.
Rick Sexton Alan Clune Dean Anderson
Vern Jewett
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Lector & Eucharistic Minister’s Schedule
Wednesday
Lenten Mass 7:00
P.M.
Volunteer (x2) (L)
Saturday,
March 3rd 6:00 P.M.
David Gebhart, Don Lang (L) Deacon Pat
Roger & Deborah Haas, Theresa Nutter, Mollie Phillips
Sunday,
March 4th 8:00
A.M.
Liz Kaercher, Esther Finck (L), Deacon Pat
Patricia Laughman, Barb Harris
Pam Townsend, Ann Selby
10:30 A.M.
Ben Hunsinger, Ken Billig (L), Deacon Bob
Jay Goletz, Scott Van Horn, Bill Langwasser, Phil West
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Remember in your prayers all parishioners who are ill especially for Jim Lannan, Riverside, Shirley Cooperrider, Patty Eagle & Barb Ghiloni, Newark Health Care, Charlotte Wagner, Good Sam, Stephanie Davis and for those who are homebound or in healthcare facilities.
Our Love, Prayers & Sympathy for the family and friends of Joann(Campolo) Nossal, sister of Margaret Campolo, Madeline Taft, Grace Donaldson, Jeff Simross, son of Janet Simross, organist, Scott Warthen, parishioner, Paul Dase Jr., parishioner, Billy Vest, father-in-law of Joyce Vest, William Porter, stepfather of Janet Waldren, Anne Eveleen Tate, granddaughter of Bernard & Evelyn Oberfield. May they rest in the arms of Our Risen Savior.
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(COLUMN 2)
A WORD FROM YOUR PASTOR
Dear Parishioners:
Happy Lent!
We enter this Season with awareness
that the major work of the Season is God’s work. Our efforts to cooperate through Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving
serve to dispose us properly for His action in us, but the truth is, God is the
One Who is stretching us. Do you feel
stretched yet?
When we experience the struggles that
are part of human life, we have two fundamental options concerning our
response: we can either become caught up in ourselves, or we can open our minds
and hearts and reach out to others. If
we choose the former, our suffering has no real purpose except to increase our
selfishness. If we choose that latter,
uniting our sufferings to Christ on the Cross, then we have the hope of
Resurrection and our sufferings serve a redemptive purpose.
“Offer it up” was the advice many
heard from the Sisters who taught in our schools. This advice continues to be valuable. As grown-ups in the ways of Faith, we can learn to unite our
sufferings to Christ’s. He gives
meaning to life’s burdens and through Him we receive a reason for hope.
This Sunday, we are happy to celebrate
the Rite of Election with the members of our R.C.I.A. We will acknowledge their journey of Faith and send them to
Bishop Campbell who will call them to the Easter Sacraments. Let us continue to pray with and for them to
Easter and beyond.
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The Great
Lenten Prayer of St Ephraim:
O
Lord and Master of my life, take from me the spirit of sloth, despondency, lust
for power and idle talk.
(Prostration)
But
grant unto me, Thy servant, a spirit of chastity, humility, patience and love.
(Prostration)
Yea,
O Lord and King, grant me to see mine own faults and not to judge my brothers
and sisters. For blessed art Thou unto ages of ages. Amen.
(Prostration)
O God, cleanse Thou me a sinner (12 times, with as many bows, and then again the whole prayer
from the beginning throughout, and after that one great prostration)
A
Prayer of Glory to Christ:
Glory to Thee, Lord.
What shall I give Thee, Lord, in return for all Thy
kindness?
Glory
to Thee for Thy love.
Glory to Thee for Thy mercy.
Glory to Thee for Thy patience.
Glory to Thee for forgiving us all our sins.
Glory to Thee for coming to save our souls.
Glory to Thee for Thine incarnation in the Virgin's womb.
Glory to Thee for Thy bonds.
Glory to Thee for receiving the cut of the lash.
Glory to Thee for accepting mockery.
Glory to Thee for Thy crucifixion.
Glory to Thee for Thy burial.
Glory to Thee for Thy resurrection.
Glory to Thee who were preached to men and women.
Glory to Thee in whom they believed.
Glory to Thee who were taken up into Heaven.
Glory to Thee who sit in great glory at the Father's right hand.
Glory to Thee whose will it is that the sinner should be saved through Thy
great mercy and compassion.
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A heartfelt “thanks” to all who helped with the Mardi Gras Spaghetti Dinner. We are very appreciative to all who volunteered, donated & participated. Special thanks to Kathy & Ferrell VanWy for coordinating this annual event. Profits of $686.00 went to Blessed Sacrament School and our SVdP Conference received $200.00.
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Thanks to all who purchased items at our
recent Book & Religious Articles Sale.
Proceeds of $202.90 went to help defray the cost of our utilities.
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Our
Stewardship Collection
Registered Families 670
Budgeted per week $8,450.00
Stewardship (181 envelopes) $4,942.50
Stewardship (auto
withdrawal) $3,298.50
Loose Cash $ 169.75
Total $8,410.75
Deficit for the Week $ 39.25
St. Vincent de Paul
Collection $1,626.00
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The Church’s National Collection for Black and Indian Missions in the United States will be taken at all Masses this weekend. Because of the generosity of the people of this parish and parishes around the U.S., last year, over 8.8 million dollars were contributed to the Collection and – 98 cents for every dollar was distributed. The support went to some of the neediest people across the United States; from the inner cities of the rural South and from the deserts of the Southwest to Alaska’s cold wilderness – 135 Diocese received assistance from the collection. Through your gifts, you join your sacrifice to those who sacrifice daily to lead others to Christ. You become a Co-missionary for the Church. Please Give What You Are Able. If we give a little – a lot will be accomplished.
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Registrations now available for the 7th Annual Catholic Youth Summer Camp. Camp is July 22-27 for High School students (current 8th-12th graders) & July 29-Aug. 3 for Junior High (current 5th-7th graders) students. This six-day resident camp features high adventure activities such as jet skis, tubing, horseback riding, canoeing, & mountain biking in a supportive, Catholic environment. The evening features the band “Fiery Fish,” along with fun games, humorous skits, moving dramas, & inspiring talks around the call of Jesus to “Come Follow Me.” Get more information or download a registration on www.cysc.com, or call 614-451-4290 x 123, or email to info@cysc.com.
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Newark Catholic Athletic Hall of Fame is hosting its 4th Annual Dinner & Induction Ceremony on Saturday, March 17th at Adena Hall, OSU-Newark Campus. Social Hour begins 6pm with dinner at 7pm. The 2007 Hall of Fame Inductees are: Marty Puckett, Jack Bickel, Dean Rodenbeck, Andy Kubik & Bill Franks. The 2007 Award of Merit Honorees are: Don Fox, Don McKee & Richard Gummer. Master of Ceremonies will be J.D. Graham. Tickets are $50/each, Corporate Sponsorships also $50/each. Purchase tickets at: NCHS, Mid City Auto Body, Hickman’s Barber Shop or by calling Thom McManus (day) 344-3495, (eve.) 344-1423 or Clair Schell at 366-2831.
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(COLUMN 3)
DID YOU KNOW our Faith offers many tools for
understanding? Our life together in
worship, with Word and Sacrament, offers the primary means to grasp Faith. We believe together before we can fully
believe and understand individually. We
are a community of believers. The Mass
forms us as one body in Christ. Other
means are the Scriptures, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the writings of
the Apostolic Fathers and the Saints.
Lent can be a time when we grow in Faith by taking advantage of these
means.
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Knights of Columbus from Our Lady of Mt Carmel, Buckeye Lake will be holding a Baked Steak Dinner on Saturday, March 3rd, 6pm-8pm in the parish hall. Dinner includes: baked steak, mashed potatoes w/gravy, applesauce, green beans, roll, beverage & dessert. Cost is: Adults $6.50, Children $4.50. Take-outs are available. All are welcome!
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This Week at Blessed Sacrament
Black
& Indian Mission Collection
Sun. Feb. 25 7:30 a.m. Rosary - 8:00 a.m. Mass
9:05 a.m. CCD Classes - School
9:30 a.m. RCIA Classes - Library
10:30 a.m. Mass with K of C
12:00 p.m. BSS Play Practice – Annex
12:00 p.m. Baptisms
7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer, Benediction
Mon. Feb. 26 8:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Word &
Communion
12:00 p.m. Adoration in the Chapel
1:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross Gr. 5/6
6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts - Annex
Tues. Feb. 27 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. Feb. 28 7:55 a.m. Rosary - 8:15 a.m. Mass
9:00 a.m. Adoration until 6:30 pm
4:30 p.m. HNS Fish Fry - Cafeteria
7:00 p.m. Lenten Mass & Adoration
until Midnight
Thurs. Mar. 1 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
7:00 p.m. Holy Name Society - Cafe
Fri. Mar. 2 8:15 a.m. Rosary - 8:45 a.m. School
Mass & Crusaders
3:00
p.m. Stations & Benediction
7:00
p.m. Stations & Benediction
7:00 p.m. Bingo - Annex
Sat. Mar. 3 Confirmation Retreat & Practice
10:00 a.m. Mass at Children of Mary
4:30 p.m. Reconciliation
6:00 p.m. Mass
Sun. Mar. 4 7:30 a.m. Rosary - 8:00 a.m. Mass
9:05 a.m. CCD Classes – School
9:15 a.m. CCD Reconciliation gr. 7/8
9:30 a.m. RCIA Classes - Library
10:30 a.m. Mass with HNS attending
11:30 p.m. 1st Communion Mtg.-classrm
12:00 p.m. Play Practice – Annex
7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer, Benediction
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St. Leonard Church Lenten Fish Bakes, 57 Dorsey Mill Rd., Heath, is every Friday, 5-7pm, Feb. 16th - Mar. 30th. The cost is adults/$7, seniors/$6, children 6-12 yrs./$3.50, Children 5 & under free. Enjoy baked Alaskan Pollack, potatoes, green beans, salad, dessert and macaroni & cheese for the kids. Carryout Available. St. Leonard Social Hall 522-4988
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(COLUMN
4)
2006 – The Year of Faith
Patron: St. Patrick of Ireland – Chosen by the Children of
Blessed Sacrament
“Everything is possible to one who has faith.”
(Mark 9:23)
Theme for March: Enlivening Baptismal Grace
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Copies of the Family Life Office publication, “Lent and Easter Traditions” are available by calling the office at 614/241-2560 or emailing your request to flomailbox@colsdioc.org. This booklet contains suggestions to bring the family together in sharing the sacredness of the liturgical seasons of Lent through Pentecost, and provides historical and theological explanations as well. The price of $4.00 includes the cost of postage. Quantity prices are available.
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Choose Life…Those who favor destroying embryos for scientific research argue, “spare embryos are doomed anyway and will be discarded if not used for research.” Well, then, what about other doomed people such as death row inmates, terminally ill patients, and patients in a persistent vegetative state? Why not use them for research as the Nazis did with those condemned to the gas chamber? (Gary Cangemi Pro-Life Reporter, Fall 2006)
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Mother of two, offering Quality Dependable Childcare in my home. Daily Activities. Great References. Please call Elizabeth at 740-403-6806 or elopez_2559@yahoo.com
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St. Charles Preparatory School is holding a Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, Feb. 25th, 12 noon until 7 pm in its new Student Commons. Meals are $6/adults; $5/senior citizens; $4/children 3-12; and there is also a special $24 family rate for families up to six. Carry out orders will be available.
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Pontifical College Josephinum welcomes you to its 2nd Annual Irish Fest, March 3rd, 5:30 pm - 11pm. (Doors open 5pm). Celebrating Irish culture & heritage following 4:30 pm Mass in St. Turibius Chapel (space for Mass is very limited), followed by an evening of traditional Irish music & dance by The Kells, General Guinness Band, & the Shanahan Dancers. Beverages & food selections available for purchase throughout the evening. Tickets may be purchased at the door: $20/adults, $5/children 11-16. Children under 11 are free. Pre-sale tickets ($15 adults; $5 children) may be purchased through March 2nd by calling 614-885-5585. Parking is free. Proceeds from the event will benefit seminarians in need.
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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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The Tenth Annual Catholic Men’s Conference “Answer the Call to Holiness
by Knowing the Love of Christ” is Saturday, March 10th, 8 am
1 pm at St. Andrew Parish, 1899 McCoy Rd., Cols. The Mass celebrant will be the
Most Reverend Frederick F. Campbell. Conference
speakers are: Guy Gruters, Dr. Ray Guarendi, and Fr. Jonathan Wilson with a
testimonial by Coach Bill Franks. Join Master
of Ceremonies, Doug Lessells, for this annual conference. For more information contact Chuck Wilson (614)
457-7402, email: wilsonfam2408@aol.com
or go online at: www.Columbuscatholicmen.com
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The Pontifical College Josephinum Building Spiritual Bridges to the Community lecture series continues Wednesday, March 7th. John Cavadini, Ph.D., chair of the theology department & Director of the Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame, will present Views of Suffering in the Christian Tradition, 7:30 p.m. in the Jessing Center on the Josephinum campus. This event is free & open to the public. Call 614-985-2497 for info.
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2007 Men & Women's Retreat.
The Catholic Charismatic Renewal invites you to join us March 16-18 at St. Therese's Retreat Center, 5277 E. Broad St., Columbus for a Celebration of Healing. Retreat Director, Fr. Art Cooney OFM, CAP, will bless us with teachings on Healing the Family Tree & Intergenerational Healing. For information call Jackie Lee at the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Center, 614-237-7080 or Karyl & Geno Pulsinelli, 614-871-0961.
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Healing after Abortion. Is God calling you to take this journey with Him? Bethesda Healing Ministry, a Catholic ministry, approved by the Diocese of Columbus, invites you to join us at 7pm every 2nd & 4th Monday of the month for our support group meetings. Men & women of all faiths are welcome with open arms into our home at 6211 Linworth Rd., Worthington. The Bethesda community provides love, support, understanding, and reconciliation for all who have been wounded by abortion. Contact us at 614-718-0277, 614-309-0157 or 614-309-2561. For more information visit: www.bethesdahealing.org
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St. Charles Preparatory School Drama Dept. will hold High School women's auditions for its spring musical, the Columbus & Central Ohio premiere of Robert Lindsey's “Flight of the Lawnchair Man”, Wednesday, March 7th, 4pm at St. Charles Campus Theatre, 2010 E. Broad St., Cols. For more info, call the school at 614-252-6714 or email Doug Montgomery scdramadirector@aol.com
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