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Mass
Intentions for the Week of January 14th
Monday Ordinary Weekday 8:15 A.M.
Liturgy of the Word & Communion
Tuesday Ordinary Weekday 8:15 A.M.
James David Rubeck by Jane Rubeck
Wednesday Anthony, abbot 8:15 A.M.
Elizabeth Hayes Bente by Rita & Jim
Pelter
Thursday Ordinary Weekday 8:15 A.M.
Mary Cecutti Kisor by Family & Friends
Friday Ordinary Weekday 8:45 A.M.
Mabel Nethers by Family
Saturday Fabian, pope, martyr; Sebastian, martyr 6:00 P.M.
Mary & James Spencer by Sr. Carol Ann Spencer
Sunday Third Sunday in Ordinary
Time 8:00 A.M.
For the People of the Parish
10:30
A.M.
Harold
“Del” Lewis by Month’s Mind Bereavement Ministry
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Servers Schedule for Week of January 14th
Weekdays: Jan.
16th, Jan. 17th, Jan. 18th, Jan. 19th
Assigned
by School
Saturday,
January 20th 6:00 P.M.
Andrew Ghiloni Joann Phelps Lorre
Herbert
Giovanna Ghiloni
Sunday,
January 21st 8:00 A.M.
John Haluczik Ray
Slavokovsky Mike Gummer
10:30 A.M.
Confirmation Students (x4)
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Lector & Eucharistic Minister’s Schedule
Saturday,
January 20th 6:00 P.M.
Katie Addy, Deborah Haas (L) Deacon Pat
Michael Burger, Joann Warthen
Tina Frischen, Karen Addy
Sunday,
January 21st 8:00
A.M.
Esther Finck, Liz Kaercher (L), Deacon Pat
Barb Harris, Pam Townsend
Ann Selby, Patricia Laughman
10:30 A.M.
Confirmation Student (x2) (L), Deacon Bob
Tricia Anderson, Monica Stanley, Phil West, Pat Molnar
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Remember in your prayers all parishioners who are ill especially for Mary Winters, Charles Molnar, Dee Duffy, J. J. Snider, Nancy Humphries, and for those who are homebound or in healthcare facilities.
Our Love, Prayers & Sympathy for the family and friends of Evah Bethal Blackledge, sister of Del Hickman, Edith M. Boyer, aunt of Mary Ritchey. May they rest in the arms of Our Risen Savior.
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A WORD FROM YOUR PASTOR
Dear Parishioners:
This week I have the privilege of joining with a couple
of my brother priests to offer a Parish
In our own Parish, we are entering
into the observance of a Year of Faith.
For Christmas, you were invited to do three actions to begin the
Year: (1) to make an Act of Faith,
renewing your commitment to the Lord, personally; (2) to share your Faith in
the Lord born for us in Bethlehem with your children, telling them what He
means to you; (3) to pray for someone you intend to invite to live the Catholic
Faith, either one who is unfamiliar with it or one who has moved away from
practice of the Faith for some reason.
If you have responded to this invitation, thank you! If not, now is a good time. We have a brief respite before Lent begins,
so let’s do what we can to begin the renewal of Faith.
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Emmanuel
God Is with Us
Hope for the World
The promise of the prophet
came true that very night
when Angels sang of glory
to shepherds and their flock.
"Prince of Peace"
they called Him, "Savior of the World!"
The shepherds wondered;
yet came to adore the child.
Be born in me today, O Christ
and let me see Your face
in every human being
encountered day by day:
The lowly, destitute, the sick, the old,
the children; men and women
who have not yet been told
of Your saving presence.
Lead them, too, to truth and light!
Take from me fear and worry!
Grant me the shepherds' faith
the trust and affirmation
that YOU are with me always.
And so I join Heaven's chorus
in singing praise to God,
Who gave the world the Savior:
JESUS--HE IS MY LORD!
from Brother Tobias, O.S.B.
Christmas 2006
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Blessed
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Our
Stewardship Collection
(December
31st Collection)
Registered Families 670
Budgeted per week $9,910.00
Stewardship (161 envelopes) $6,145.00
Loose Cash $ 228.00
Total $6,373.00
Deficit for the Week $3,537.00
Diocesan Charities $ 438.00
(January
7th Collection)
Registered Families 670
Budgeted per week $9,910.00
Stewardship (200 envelopes) $6,793.00
Stewardship (Auto
withdrawal) $2,916.00
Solemnity of Mary $ 460.00
Loose Cash $ 115.00
Total $10,284.00
Surplus for the Week $374.00
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St. Edward’s Preschool is now accepting applications for 2007-08 enrollment from
surrounding Catholic parishes. Enrollment applications will not be open to the
community at large until February 5th. Packets of information are
available on a table outside St. Edward’s parish office or by contacting Linda
Foley, St. Edward’s Preschool Director, 587-3275 or preschool@saintedwards.org
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3)
DID YOU KNOW that the Church receives
the Vows and Promises made by her members and holds them accountable in order
to enable them to be Faithful? Vows are
made to God. Promises are made to God or
to our brothers and sisters in the Church.
Either form of commitment serves to establish a way of being and
relating that charts our path through life.
We apply our Faith to life by putting our trust in God and in others,
and making ourselves responsible for and accountable to one another.
When a dispensation is granted, it is
only after study of the situation to discover whether it is reasonable to hold
the person accountable. God does not
demand what is not possible for real human beings. However, a dispensation is not a denial of
the commitment made. It is an act of
mercy. On the other hand, when the
Church holds us accountable to our promises and vows, it is not a cruel
act. Rather, it is a sign of trust in
who we really are and in the capacity we have to be Faithful.
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(clip art) Join in the worldwide mission of Jesus! By our Baptism,
we are all missionaries – called to share our faith in Jesus Christ with our
family and friends, with our neighbors, indeed, with the whole world.
Next Sunday we are invited to make a special commitment
as missionaries. We are invited to join
in the worldwide mission of Jesus by joining the Propagation of Faith.
In making this commitment, we pledge to…
VPray daily for the missionary work of the Church,
offering our personal crosses for missionaries and those we serve,
VOffer regular financial
help in support of those who bring
the “Good News” of Jesus to our brothers and sisters throughout the Missions.
Please say “yes” to this
special missionary call next weekend.
Thank you very much!
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This Week at Blessed Sacrament
Sun. Jan. 14 8:00 a.m. Mass
9:05 a.m. CCD Classes - School
9:30 a.m. RCIA Classes - Library
10:30 a.m. CCD Mass 3/6
12:00 p.m. Baptisms
12:00 p.m. BSS Play Practice – Annex
Mon. Jan. 15 Martin
Luther King Day
No
School
8:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Word &
Communion
6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts – Annex
6:30 p.m. Couples Group - Bridesroom
Tues. Jan. 16 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. Jan. 17 7:55 a.m. Rosary - 8:15 a.m. Mass
9:00 a.m. Adoration until Midnight
7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer
8:00 p.m. NC Athletic Assoc. - Library
Thurs. Jan. 18 7:55 a.m. Rosary - 8:15 a.m. Mass
BSS Science Fair - Annex
9:00 a.m.
Study – Rectory
12:00 p.m. Adoration in the Chapel
7:00 p.m. All School Meeting – Café
Fri. Jan. 19 8:15 a.m. Rosary
8:45 a.m. School Mass
7:00 p.m. Bingo
Sat. Jan. 20 4:30 p.m. Reconciliation
6:00 p.m. Mass
Propagation of Faith Collection
Sun. Jan. 21 8:00 a.m. Mass
9:00 a.m. Confirmation Class - Annex
9:05 a.m. CCD Classes - School
9:30 a.m. RCIA Classes - Library
10:30 a.m. Mass
12:00 p.m. Pre Jordan Workshop
12:00 p.m. BSS Play Practice – Annex
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At 10:30 am on Monday, January 22nd, Bishop Frederick Campbell will be celebrant at a Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 East Broad Street, Cols., in observance of the “day of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion, and of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life.” This day of penance and prayer falls on the anniversary of the January 22, 1973, U.S. Supreme court decision Roe v. Wade. All are invited to attend. For more information, contact the diocesan Office for Social Concerns at 614-241-2540. For more information about the Church’s teaching on pro-life issues, visit the U.S. Catholic Bishops’ website at usccb.org/prolife/index.shtml
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Saint Philip Neri once gave a gossipy lady the following penance: "Go
to the market, buy a chicken, and pluck it on your way back here, scattering
the feathers as you walk. When you give
me the plucked chicken, I'll tell you the rest of your penance." The baffled woman did as she was told. After
she handed the plucked chicken to the saint, he said, "Now that you've
spread those feathers about, go pick them up." "But, Father! It's
impossible to know where they've all gone!"
"Just like the words of your gossip," he said.
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A chicken has about 12,000 feathers.
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2006 – The Year of Faith
Patron: St. Patrick of
“Everything is possible to one who has faith.”
(Mark 9:23)
Theme for January: Sacramental
Preparation
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Life
with the Saints
Note
to Area #21, dedicated to St. Agnes:
Zips 43056-4000 to 43056-9099,
January 21 is the feast day of your saint.
St. Agnes' Window is your area in the church.
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The annual Youth Rally for Life will be Monday, January 22nd, 12 noon to 1pm at the Statehouse, corner of Broad & High Streets, Columbus. Although it is a “Youth Rally” for life, it is open to all ages. January 22nd is the anniversary of the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion. For more information contact the diocesan Office for Social Concerns at 614-241-2540.
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Knights of
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Workshop for Those in the Divorce Process
An eight-week workshop for those going through the divorce
process will begin Thursday, February 8 from 7-9 PM at the
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Please help Catholic Social Services continue their many good works in our community by supporting the 2007 Spirit of Hope on January 27th at the Columbus Renaissance Hotel. This year’s event includes cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres, a multi-course dinner, and an exciting auction featuring several vacation destination packages and a ride for two on the Goodyear Blimp. Entertainment provided by the JuJu Bees Rhythm Revue who will have you ready to “shake, rattle, and roll”. Individual tickets are $200.00. Sponsorship and advertising opportunities also available. To inquire, contact Chris Deibel at 614-857-1238 or cdeibel@colscss.org.
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Sts. Peter & Paul Religious Gift Shop is now open for your religious gift needs. We have gifts for Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, bibles, rosaries and lots of other religious articles. Our new hours are, Monday thru Friday, 9am - 4pm. Call first on Saturdays to see if anyone would be there to help you. Call Libby at 928-4246 for more information.
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The Family Life Office reminds you that January 15th is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. As a nonviolent civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. was a social activist in the best Christian tradition. You may want to pray these words with your family: Holy God, you create every person in your own image and likeness. Because your Holy Spirit lives within us, we are all brothers and sisters. We remember our brother, Martin Luther King, Jr., who worked so tirelessly to proclaim that all your people are equal. We remember his powerful message about the dignity and worth of every human being. Holy God, help us live as one family, rejoicing in our common bonds and respecting our differences. We ask this in the name of Jesus, your Son. Amen.
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Choose Life…A
prospective 16 year old abortion patient, after viewing a free sonogram of her
unborn child, testified in her own words regarding the power of a picture: “As
soon as I seen that, I was ready. It
wasn’t no joke. It was real. It was like, he’s not born to the world yet,
but he is inside of me growing.”
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Annual Cub Scout SuperBowl Pancake Breakfast
Join
us for a delicious pancake & sausage breakfast on SuperBowl Sunday, February 4th, 9am to 12 noon in the
St. Francis School Cafeteria. Tickets
just $5/person or $15/family. Purchase your tickets at the door. All proceeds
benefit St. Francis Cub Scout activities such as the Pinewood Derby & Scout
Summer Day Camp. Enjoy good food for a
good cause!
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NC Ladies ‘Mardi Gras’ Stag. Come and enjoy door prizes, cash drawing, DJ & Steak Dinner at 6:30 on
Thursday, February 8th at NCHS.
Cost is $35 in advance by February 1, $40 at the door. Call 344-3594 or any NC Athletic Association
Member for tickets. Proceeds benefit NC
Athletic Association
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Life Issues: Why Should I Care? You
hear the terms all the time on the news: abortion,
euthanasia, stem cell research and you hear the arguments everywhere at work, school, from friends and family…. But how do life issues affect you
as a Catholic young adult? Join us on Thursday, January 25th at Columbus
Maennerchor,
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What you ask, is a "Youth Rally Hype Night"? It is an opportunity to gather with the larger young Catholic Church and get them excited about the Diocesan Youth Rally. The "Hype Night" will feature pizza, mixers, music by Amplify, St. Paul's awesome praise and worship youth band, a video clip promoting the rally, prayer, a witness talk about the rally by a teen as well as Rally highlights presented by the members of the Diocesan Youth Council. RSVP to Laura at Laura@rrohio.com or Beth at bsimmonds@columbus.rr.com
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Attention all High School Students!
The Diocesan Office for Vocations is proud to host the single
greatest discernment retreat the world has ever seen: “Fiat!” Feb. 9-1 at YMCA
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