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Mass
Intentions for the Week of January 7th
Monday The Baptism of the Lord 8:15 A.M.
Liturgy of the Word & Communion
Tuesday Weekday 8:15 A.M.
Anna Cannizzaro by Estate
Wednesday Weekday 8:15 A.M.
Frank Rubeck by George & Bea Rubeck
Thursday Weekday 8:15 A.M.
Carol, Kathy & John Selak Family by
Thelma & Bill Polomik
Friday Weekday 8:45 A.M.
Special Intention for Deacon Patrick Wilson
(birthday) by Kathy & Family
Saturday Hilary, bishop, doctor 6:00 P.M.
Jennifer Pintz (birthday) by Jim, Cathy,
Natalie, Kevin & Katie
Sunday Second Sunday in Ordinary
Time 8:00 A.M.
Edith (Pat) Smith by her daughter
10:30
A.M.
For the People of the Parish
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Servers Schedule for Week of January 7th
Weekdays: Jan.
9th, Jan. 10th, Jan. 11th, Jan. 12th
Assigned
by School
Saturday,
January 13th 6:00 P.M.
Jasmyn Smith James
Amore Sierra
Eddie Phelps
Sunday,
January 14th 8:00 A.M.
Adrienna Priest Megan King Peter
Anderson
10:30 A.M.
Kyle Bigler Mercedes Merrill Jacob Cormican
Rachel Orsborn
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Lector & Eucharistic Minister’s Schedule
Saturday,
January 13th 6:00 P.M.
Roger Haas, Christine Billig (L) Deacon Pat
Bev Donaldson, Kim Ruble, Judy Healy, Trudie Bormann
Sunday,
January 14th 8:00
A.M.
Grace Donaldson, Patrick Wesley (L), Deacon Pat
Jim & Nancy Ogilbee, Helen Dorsey, Liz Kaercher
10:30 A.M.
Religious Ed Students (x2) (L), Deacon Pat & Kathy
Velma Braunbeck, Kim Shevel, Bill Langwasser
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Remember in your prayers all parishioners who are ill especially for Mary Winters, J. J. Snider, Bill Hottinger, Natalie Ritchey, Charlotte Wagner, Flint Ridge, and for those who are homebound or in healthcare facilities.
Our Love, Prayers & Sympathy for the family and friends of Fern Hall, grandmother of Michael Hall and Dorothy Thompson-Coon, grandmother of Windy Murphy. May they rest in the arms of Our Risen Savior.
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A WORD FROM YOUR PASTOR
Dear Parishioners:
It was 11 years ago this weekend that
I celebrated my first weekend Masses at Blessed Sacrament. The Feast of the Epiphany was my first
“taste” of the Parish Family. I remember
it as a very cold and snowy weekend.
Many places were closed, and in fact, my Mother called me to tell me not
to try to venture into
All things being equal and the will of
the Bishop not changing in my regard, we should be able to enjoy one another’s
company for a full 12-1/2 years all together.
The time of my arrival was unusual (January 1, 1996). The usual time of transition in the Diocese
of
Epiphany points to a proclamation of
the Gospel to the Nations. I invite you
to take this Feast for the fullness of its meaning as you choose to accept
Salvation from our Lord Jesus Christ.
Let your life and our life together become a beacon of Hope to
others. Faith is taking center stage
this year. Put your Faith out in front
and be all that you are called to be.
Share your Faith and lead others to Christ our Eucharistic Lord. Together we bear His Name—as the Church of
the Blessed Sacrament.
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The Divine Praises
Blessed be God.
Blessed be His holy Name.
Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man.
Blessed be the name of Jesus.
Blessed be His most Sacred Heart.
Blessed be His most Precious Blood.
Blessed be Jesus in the most holy Sacrament of the altar.
Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete.
Blessed be the great mother of God, Mary most holy.
Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception.
Blessed be her glorious Assumption.
Blessed be the name of Mary, virgin and mother.
Blessed be
Blessed be God in His angels and in His saints.
May the Heart of Jesus in the
most Blessed Sacrament
be praised, adored, and loved,
with grateful affection at every moment
in all the tabernacles of the world,
even to the end of time. Amen.
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Our
Stewardship Collection
(December
24th & 25th Collection)
Registered Families 670
Budgeted per week $9,910.00
Stewardship (202 envelopes) $8,271.00
Loose Cash $ 533.67
Christmas Offering $4,908.00
Total $13,712.67
Surplus for the Week $3,802.67
Diocesan Charities $ 935.48
(December
31st will be reported next weekend)
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Blessed Sacrament Holy Name Society is hosting a Catholic Men's Workshop for men (including teens) of Knox, Licking, Fairfield, Muskingum, Coshocton counties and beyond, to gather, be encouraged in our faith and learn more about forming a personal plan for spiritual growth "A Spiritual Action Fitness Plan." All men are invited. Bring family & friends to this no fee event which begins with Mass followed by breakfast & presentations. Plan to join us at 8:30 a.m. in the church for Mass then in the school cafeteria until 11:30 a.m., Saturday, January 13th. Registration is due by January 8th. For information contact Alan Clune 763-3219 or Rick Sexton 345-1129.
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DID YOU KNOW that Baptism is the
Doorway into the Sacramental Life and into Eternity? By Baptism, we become one with Jesus Christ
and receive the Life, the Light, the Truth and the Love that are at work in Him
through the power of His Holy Spirit.
There is a unity of Faith given to us.
We are made one with the Holy Trinity and one with all our brothers and
sisters in Christ.
Once we have received the grace of
Baptism, we are made ready to participate in all the Sacraments in their
turn. Confirmation and Holy Eucharist
complete our initiation and give us the strength and nourishment to live our
Faith. Through Penance and Anointing of
the Sick, our Baptismal grace is renewed when we encounter human sin and
limitation in the face of illness.
Baptism opens us to our vocation, whether to the generous Single Life,
Religious Life, Holy Orders or Holy Matrimony.
Each call is received and responded to by the guidance of the Spirit Who
teaches us how to live and to pray.
The Lord Himself received Baptism by
John in the
Do you know the date of your
Baptism? Why not celebrate your
Baptismal Anniversary in a special way in this Year of Faith?
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DIOCESE SEEKS EDITOR The Diocese of Columbus is
seeking a new Editor for The Catholic Times weekly newspaper. Job
description, qualifications and requirements can be found on the Diocesan
website at http://www.colsdioc.org/ or
by calling the Communications Office, at 614-241-2555.
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This Week at Blessed Sacrament
Blood Pressure Checks after all Masses
Sun. Jan. 7 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
2:30 p.m. BSS Play Try-outs - Annex
Mon. Jan. 8 8:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Word &
Communion
6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts – Annex
Tues. Jan. 9 7:55 a.m. Rosary - 8:15 a.m. Mass
12:00 p.m. Adoration in the Chapel
12:00
p.m. Serra Club at
7:00
p.m. Deanery Mtg.
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice - Church
Wed. Jan. 10 7:55 a.m. Rosary - 8:15 a.m. Mass
9:00 a.m. Adoration until Midnight
7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer
7:00
p.m. Women’s Group –
Thurs. Jan. 11 7:55 a.m. Rosary - 8:15 a.m. Mass
9:00 a.m.
Study – Rectory
12:00 p.m. Adoration in the Chapel
4:00 p.m. Deacon Mtg.
6:00 p.m. Liturgy Committee Mtg.-Libr.
7:00 p.m. All Parish Meeting – Café
SVdP Mtg. – Library
Finance Mtg. – Conf. Rm.
Fri. Jan. 12 8:15 a.m. Rosary
8:45 a.m. School Mass
10:30 a.m. Chestnut House Prayer Service
7:00 p.m. Bingo
Sat. Jan. 13 8:30
a.m. Catholic Men’s Conference
Mass
– Church
9:30
a.m. Catholic Men’s Conference
continues in School Café
4:30 p.m. Reconciliation
6:00 p.m. Mass
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
12:00 p.m. Baptisms
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,
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(COLUMN 4)
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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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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Counseling Assistance Fund
Are you or is someone you know a survivor of sexual abuse by a representative of the Church? The Catholic Bishops through the Catholic Conference of Ohio have created a Counseling Assistance Fund to help those who have been harmed. This Fund is designed to provide counseling or similar mental health services through a process independent of the Church. Claims may be submitted through May 15, 2008. For more information go to the website at www.couselingassistancefund.org
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The Family Life Office is recruiting married couples interested in training to become certified Natural Family Planning Instructors. Couples promoting NFP are encouraged to consider sharing their knowledge with other couples in this capacity. A NFP Teaching Training Institute, under the guidelines of the United States Council of Catholic Bishops, will be hosted by the Cleveland Diocese to begin with an orientation on Saturday, May 19, 2007. Class sessions will be on Saturdays, 8:30 am – 4pm on June 9th, July 14th, August 11th, Sept. 8th, Oct. 13th & Nov. 10th. For more information contact the Diocesan Family Life Office at 614-241-2560 or FLOMailbox@colsdioc.org.
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St. Gabriel Catholic Radio 1270AM premiers new local programs – Listen to the live weekly broadcast of Sunday’s 10:30am Mass from St. Joseph Cathedral with Bishop Frederick Campbell or Fr. Michael Gribble as celebrant; Tuesdays at 8pm is “Foundations in Faith” with Msgr. Frank Lane; then at 8:30pm hear first-year theologians John Eckert and Andy Budzinski host “The Seminarians.” Listen live at www.stgabrielradio.com.
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Please help Catholic Social Services continue their many good works in our community by supporting the 2007 Spirit of Hope which will be held on January 27th at the newly renovated Columbus Renaissance Hotel. Over 300 business owners, corporate executives and the influential members of the community will be in attendance, all in support of Catholic Social Services. 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 will be provided by the JuJu Bees Rhythm Revue who will have you ready to “shake, rattle, and roll” as they perform their own outstanding mix of classic dance tunes. Individual tickets for the event are $200.00. Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are also available. To inquire, contact Chris Deibel at 614-857-1238 or cdeibel@colscss.org.
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Bethesda Healing Ministry, a Columbus Diocesan approved
ministry, invites you to join us for our monthly support group meeting held on
the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month at 7pm. Men & women are welcomed with open arms
into our home at
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St. Brigid and
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If you’d like greater depth, growth, and enrichment in your marriage, you’ll like the difference a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend can make! Upcoming Marriage Encounter weekends are March 2-4. & April 27-29 Weekends fill up quickly, so please let us know that you’re interested as soon as you can! For info or to register contact Paul & Marilou Clouse at 740-746-9003 or www.wwmecolumbus.org
One of the primary roles of both a husband and a wife is to help each other get to heaven. It is important to nourish our marriages on a daily basis. To receive “Daily Reflections for Married Couples” by e-mail, go to www.wwmecolumbus.org and click “Daily Reflections.”
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Choose Life…The
debate over using embryonic stem cells for research with many people still
ignorant of the fact that adult and umbilical cord stem cells are already
treating an impressive list of over 70 diseases and injuries. It is therefore incorrect to “advertise”
embryonic stem cell research as the “only way” to help the afflicted and it is
unfair to label those opposed to research that kills tiny human beings as cruel
and uncaring. (statistic from Pro-Life
Reporter;
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Mark Your Calendars! Winter Session of Adult Italian Classes at
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The
2007 Right To Life Signature Ad Campaign will
run in the Newark Advocate on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007 and will read: In gratitude to God for the gift of life, we
affirm that all human life is sacred, from fertilization to natural death, that
all human beings have the "Right to Life," and that all, especially
the most vulnerable, must have our care and respect.
Please
print clearly your name as you wish it to appear in the advertisement. Mail to
Right to Life of Licking Country,
Please
consider a donation of $5 to cover costs.
Title
Name
Address
City State
Phone
Signature
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