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Mass
Intentions for the Week of July 1st
Monday Weekday 8:15 A.M.
Liturgy of the Word & Communion
Tuesday Thomas, Apostle 8:15 A.M.
Anna Villa by Villa Family
Wednesday Elizabeth of Portugal,
religious 9:00 A.M.
Valentine Klunk (anniversary of death) by
Alan & Alice Clune
Thursday Anthony Mary of Zaccaria,
priest 8:15 A.M.
Grelda Ritchey by Mary & Jim Stevens
Friday Maria Goretti, virgin, martyr 8:15 A.M.
Melvin
Sullivan by wife Barb
Saturday Weekday 6:00 P.M.
Dick & Rose Stokes by The Holy Name
Society
Sunday Fourteenth Sunday in
Ordinary Times 8:00 A.M.
For the People of the Parish
10:30
A.M.
Maxine Ghiloni by Month’s Mind Bereavement
Ministry
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Servers Schedule for Week of July 1st
Weekdays: July
3rd, July 4th, July 5th, July 6th
Kristen
Twork Emily Ghiloni Carrie Ghiloni
Saturday,
July 7th 6:00 P.M.
Rick Sexton Alan
Clune Dean Anderson
Vern Jewett
Sunday,
July 8th 8:00 A.M.
Alison Ernest Peter
Anderson Ashton Priest
10:30 A.M.
Allison Morrow Jacob Cormican Amy Yost
Kyle Bigler
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Lector & Eucharistic Minister’s Schedule
Saturday,
July 7th 6:00 P.M.
Ben Hunsinger, Don Lang (L), Deacon Pat
Scott Van Horn, Jay Goletz, Michael Burger
Sunday, July
8th 8:00
A.M.
Barb Rue, Grace Donaldson (L), Deacon Bob
Marge Burger, Christina Priest
Adrienna Priest, Patrick Wesley
10:30 A.M.
Sarah Ewing, Evey Fuller-Moore (L), Deacon Pat & Kathy
Sue West, Pat Molnar, Velma Braunbeck
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Remember in your prayers all parishioners who are ill especially for Jim Ogilbee, home, Vernon Joe Hall, Riverside, Grace Donaldson, & Greg Camp, LMH, Paul Bormann, home, John Vescio & Dee Duffy, Mt. Carmel E., Tim Friesner & Kirk Fleming, Flint Ridge Healthcare, Verna Loftus, Autumn Healthcare,and those who are homebound or in healthcare facilities.
Our Love, Prayers & Sympathy for the
family & friends of Barbara
Downard, sister in law of Bettie Wolfinger.
May she rest in the arms of Our Risen Savior.
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(COLUMN 2)
A WORD FROM YOUR PASTOR
Dear
Parishioners:
Freedom is God’s gift to human
beings. In our free will, we are given
the marvelous capacity to choose our destiny.
This freedom is not absolute. It
is not something that we can take for granted.
We must exercise our freedom, or we can lose it. Freedom brings a quality to life that we do
not experience when we are not free.
The opposite of freedom is slavery, acting under compulsion.
There is an irony at work in our
current dominant culture. While many
voice the desire to be free, so often the actions and behaviors they insist
upon are a sign of slavery rather than freedom. True freedom is the capacity to choose the destiny God has
intended for us, eternal life with Him.
As a nation, we value our freedom as a
foundational principle of government and human interaction. We chose a path as a member of the community
of nations with life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness as hallmarks of our
identity as a people. As we honor our
country and all those who have served to preserve the hard-won freedom, let us
live the freedom well.
May God bless America!
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My country, ’tis of thee,
Sweet land of liberty,
Of thee I sing;
Land where my fathers died,
Land of the pilgrims’ pride,
From every mountainside,
Let freedom ring!
My native country, thee,
Land of the noble free,
Thy name I love;
I love thy rocks and rills,
Thy woods and templed hills;
My heart with rapture thrills,
Like that above.
Let music swell the breeze,
And ring from all the trees,
Sweet freedom’s song;
Let mortal tongues awake;
Let all that breathe partake;
Let rocks their silence break,
The sound prolong.
Our fathers’ God, to
Thee,
Author of liberty,
To Thee we sing;
Long may our land be bright
With freedom’s holy light;
Protect us by Thy might,
Great God, our King.
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Our
Stewardship Collection
Registered Families 670
Budgeted per week $8,450.00
Stewardship (178 envelopes) $5,647.00
Loose Cash $ 189.00
Total $5,836.00
Deficit for the Week $2,614.00
Peters Pence Collection $ 600.75
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The 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Michael J Ready Assembly #830, are raffling 2 tickets to Sean Hannity’s Freedom Concert 07. The concert will be held 7pm on Thursday, August 9th at Kings Island. Tickets include: admission to the amusement park at 10am; and the Freedom Concert 07 with performances by: Montgomery Gentry, LeAnn Rimes & Lee Greenwood; $10.00 for parking. This package valued at more than $150.00 could be yours for only $10.00. Proceeds from the Freedom Concert will be used to support the education of the children of our service men and women who have given their lives for our country. To take advantage of this worthwhile opportunity, contact any 4th Degree Knight. Only 200 tickets are available for this drawing. For more information log on to: www.hannity.com. Take a moment to read about some of the scholarship recipients, and see what they say about respect, responsibility and opportunity.
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Take The Plunge! It’s Cooler In The “Son”! Blessed Sacrament is hosting its first Vacation Bible School on Monday, July 16th through Friday, July 20th from 6pm – 9pm at the Blessed Sacrament School! We are very excited and hope to see you and your children there! Take a moment to pre-register your children by calling Monica Stanley (763-4047) or the parish office! VBS is open to all children ages 3 through 6th grade and being Catholic or a member of the parish is not a pre-requisite! Children - invite your friends and let them experience the fun, joy, and love of our parish and school for the week!
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Mrs. Karen Addy was
recently awarded the St. John Bosco Award for Service to Education at the
annual Honor's Evening held at Newark Catholic High School. This award was for her outstanding service
and dedication to the faculty, staff, and students at Newark Catholic High
School. She received a plaque in appreciation for her unwavering spirit and
loyalty for Catholic Education. The Newark Catholic Community is blessed with
her kindness and generosity. Thank you
Mrs. Addy for all your good deeds!
Miss Beth Hill
Principal Newark
Catholic High School
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Blessed Sacrament Church will be hosting the “Protecting God’s Children” class on Sunday, July 8th, 12noon until 4pm in our school cafeteria. If you wish to “evangelize” this summer or next fall through Vacation Bible School, religious education classes, school field-trips, coaching, or involvement in the instruction of children in any other way, this is a one-time required course. If you have questions or to register call Monica Stanley at 763-4047.
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(COLUMN 3)
DID YOU KNOW that the Our Father is a
prayer that serves as a model for all our prayer? When Jesus taught His disciples to pray this prayer, He was doing
more than teaching them (and us) words to say.
Rather, He was teaching an attitude to have for all prayer.
When we pray, we are to call God Our
Father. Jesus is sharing with us, as
His brothers and sisters, the relationship He has with God, Whom He calls
“Abba, that is, “Daddy, Papa, Father dear.”
We are one with Jesus in having God in an intimate relationship with
us.
The petitions that follow spell out
the depth of that relationship and express our attitude of willingness to
cooperate with the grace that flows from such a relationship.
We acknowledge His Name; we call for
His Kingdom; we seek His Will. An
attitude of trust and reliance on God’s Providence is also expressed: we ask
for sustenance, forgiveness, and protection in the face of evil.
The heart of the prayer is the request
for healing of relationship—forgiveness and reconciliation. Jesus teaches us that God’s Mercy is
available to us only when we allow it to flow through us. To forgive is truly divine, but it is ours
to live humanly.
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There’s still time to get your Market Day orders in. Don’t forget to place an order this summer! Every order helps! Order online until noon on July 5th. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help, you can call Rachel Baechle at 763-1039.
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This Week at Blessed Sacrament
Blood
Pressure Check after all Masses
Sun. July 1 7:30 a.m. Rosary - 8:00 a.m. Mass
10:30 a.m. Mass
11:30 a.m. Vacation Bible School Mtg.
Library
Mon. July 2 7:55 a.m. Rosary - 8:15 a.m. Mass
12:00 p.m. Adoration in the Chapel
6:30 p.m. Couples Group – Brides rm.
Tues. July 3 7:55 a.m. Rosary - 8:15 a.m. Mass
12:00 p.m. Adoration in the Chapel
7:00 p.m. Single Parent/Family Fair
Mtg. – Library
Wed. July 4 9:00 a.m. Mass
No Adoration Today!
Thurs. July 5 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 Mtg. - Cafe
Fri. July 6 7:55 a.m. Rosary - 8:15 a.m. Mass
Sat. July 7 10:00 a.m. Mass at Children of Mary
4:30 p.m. Reconciliation
6:00 p.m. Mass – Holy Name Society
Sun. July 8 7:30 a.m. Rosary - 8:00 a.m. Mass
10:30 a.m. Mass
11:30 a.m. Vacation Bible School Mtg.
Library
12:00 p.m. Baptisms
12:00 p.m. Protecting God’s Children
Class - Cafeteria
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Reverend Thomas Fenlon, of Catholic Relief Services, will be speaking at the Masses on Sunday, July 8th. CRS is the official international relief and development agency of the United States Catholic Community. Father Fenlon is participating in a national effort to raise public awareness and support of CRS’ programming overseas.
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Join us for Mass at 9am on Wednesday, July 4th. Due to the Independence Day Holiday, we will not be having Eucharistic Adoration on July 4th. All other days of the week will have Eucharistic Adoration as scheduled.
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Our “thanks” to Terri Scott of State Farm Ins. and her team of workers involved in the "Good Neighbor Service Initiative Project" for improving our church/school landscape. Our sincere gratitude to Irene Cates who has worked on the church/school gardens and generously donated over a dozen shrubs to complete the landscape. In an effort to maintain the appearance of our grounds, we would like to divide the areas into sections and have appointed parishioners to maintain each section. There is so much ground to care for that this should make it much easier for everyone. The only duties would be to weed, rake, and clear debris. You may work on your section at your convenience and enjoy making our church/school an attractive sight for the neighborhood. Call Pat Scott at 345-4198 if you are interested. Many hands make light work.
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(COLUMN
4)
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 July:
Forgiveness
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The Catholic Times, the official paper of the Diocese of Columbus, has an opening for an Advertising Sales Account Executive. The primary function of this position is the responsibility for all advertisements that appear in products of the Catholic Times. Compensation for this position will include a base salary plus commission. A college degree is preferred, but knowledge & understanding of the Catholic Church, its mission and a minimum of 5 years prior sales experience are required. Candidate should be able to work with various computers and software products, including Word, Excel, Outlook (e-mail), etc. Send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: Personnel Office 197 E. Gay St., Columbus, 43215.
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Mark your calendars for The Annual Catholic Woman/Young Catholic Woman of the Year for 2007 Awards Banquet to be held on Sunday, August 26th, 5pm, at Berwick manor Restaurant & Party House, 3250 Refugee Road, Columbus. Nomination forms for Catholic Woman of the Year or Young Catholic Woman of the Year (ages 16-30) are available at our church entrances, the parish office or online at www.dccw.colsdioc.org.
These nominations are special women who, out of love for God and all His people, give unselfishly to Family, Parish & Community. Be sure to list & describe any specific qualifications of the nominee that addresses these areas. Your remarks should be as descriptive as possible, using a maximum of 500 words. (It’s now how much you write – but What you write.)
If there is someone in the parish that you would like to nominate, submit a nomination form & letter to the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, 197 E. Gay St., Columbus, 43215. For more information contact DCCW office at 614-228-8601. Nominations must be postmarked no later than July 31st.
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Summer school can be fun! Each year more and more people discover the adult enrichment experience of the Diocesan Summer Institute with theology classes held the last two weeks of July at the Josephinum – just when you were starting to get bored with summer! More motivation? CEUs are available for catechists/catechetical leaders, teachers/principals, and deacons. To exercise your brain, call the Ministry Formation Office 614-241-2544 for a brochure or view/download on-line by going to” ministryformation.colsdioc.org
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Ora et Labora Day at Children of Mary at 8353 Pleasant Chapel Rd. SE, Newark on July 7th beginning with adoration at 9am, followed by Holy Mass at 10am, then work (cut 20 wild grape vines in the woods & weed the gardens) Chaplet at 3pm. All are welcome. Please bring a sack lunch. To register go to www.childrenofmary.net or call 323-1977.
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Blessed Sacrament Women’s Ministry, A Mother’s Heart, is planning to again, host the Single Parent Family Fair on Saturday, August 11th, 10am – 2pm in the Annex & parking lot. Our goal is to have a total community sponsored event targeted to single parents, or any family that is financially, emotionally, or spiritually challenged. This annual event will enable family’s free access to a wide variety of resources that may help alleviate some of their short and long term burdens with the immediate focus on getting single parent families/children ready for school in August.
We want to offer fun for the kids along with free services such as: hair cuts, car washes, & oil changes. Our plan is to invite agencies within the county such as the Health Dept., Job & Family Services, Pathways, to name a few.
We are requesting donations from area churches and business to help is this big endeavor such as: school supplies, book bags, socks & undergarments for kids. We are also requesting items that could be used as door prizes such as gift cards to local stores.
A list of school supplies will be available in our church vestibule. Donations will be collected in the church Vestibule or parish office. Monetary donations will be used to help families pay for school fees for the coming school year.
If you work for a company or agency that could help with providing services, set up a table of information or volunteer at this event contact Monica Stanley 763-4047 or Kathy Wilson 345-4290.
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Has Squeezing The Toothpaste Tube From The Middle Doused The Romance In Your Marriage? A Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend can rekindle the sparks you felt on your wedding day! Marriage Encounter is 44 hours where married couples can get away from jobs, kids, chores, and phones—and focus only on each other. It's the last call for the Marriage Encounter weekend on July 20-22, and there's another coming up on September 14-16. Let us know that you’re interested as soon as you can! For more information or to register, call Paul & Marilou Clouse at 740-746-9003 or visit www.wwmecolumbus.org
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The Saint Vincent De
Paul thrift shop has a need for a baby bed. If you have one that you can donate
please deliver the bed to the thrift shop at 161 Union Street.
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The Blessed Sacrament School Advisory Board is looking to fill one more slot for the next school year 2007-2008. We meet at 7pm on the third Thursday of every month when school is in session. The SAB advises the principal and pastor of the parish school on issues to help market the school and make it a better place to educate our children. If you are interested or have questions call Jay Goletz at 763-3772 or email at jgoletz@infinet.com.
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Mount Carmel Hospice is looking for people who have kind hearts and a willingness to serve their communities in various settings. If you have a genuine desire to support patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families… if you can offer kindness and assurance… if you are able to listen with sensitivity and respect, Mount Carmel Hospice is looking for you to join their volunteer program. Call Betsy at 234-0264 for more information about upcoming training classes.
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A Parish Square Dance sponsored by Church of the Ascension’s social committee will be held Saturday, July 14th, 7:30 to 10:30 pm at the new parish center, 555 S. Main St. (Rt 37) Johnstown. Cost is $5/per person up to a max of $20.00 for a family of 4 or larger – tickets available at the door or by contacting the parish office at 740-967-7871. Music by “The Buckeye Travelers”. There will be food/drinks available (starting after the 5:30 pm Mass), door prizes, cake walks & 50-50 drawings. This is a family event with fun for all ages. Come join us!
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The Coming Home Network International is hosting their fifth annual conference in Columbus on October 26th-28th; The Catholic Church in the New World. This is an event not to be missed. Bringing together ten of our Nations leading Catholic speakers: Columbus’ own Msgr. Frank Lane, Dr. James & Helen Hull Hitchcock, Dr. Paul Thigpen, Rev. Mr. Alex Jones, Dr. Richard Chacon, Fr. Charles Connor, Msgr. Stuart Swetland, Carlos Caso-Rosendi, and CHN’s own Marcus Grodi.
For more information contact the Coming Home Network International by phone at 800-664-5110 or 740-450-1175. Information also available on their website at www.chnetwork.org Make October 26th -28th another weekend given to God.
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Choose Life…As we celebrate our nation’s birth, it is good to remember our founding principles, chief among which are the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Legalized abortion has upset that balance, but the Supreme Court took a small step toward restoring it when, in a decision upholding a ban on partial birth abortions, Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote, “The government may show its profound respect for the life within the woman,” A statement to celebrate and hopefully a sign of greater respect to come.
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Job opening for a P/T Front Office, 8:30am – 1:30 pm Administrative Assistant. A highly motivated, take-charge individual is needed with at least 2 years experience routing multi-line phone calls, greeting clients, tracking staff schedules, and coordinating support services. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products is required to carry our administrative responsibilities. Respond to: Margie Donnell, Catholic Social Services, 197 East Gay St., Columbus, 43215. Fax 614-228-1125. EEO
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