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Mass Intentions for the Week of July 29th

Monday Peter Chrysologus, bishop, doctor                 8:15 A.M.

   Liturgy of the Word & Communion

Tuesday Ignatius of Loyola, priest                               8:15 A.M.

   Gerald Murphy by friends of Blessed Sacrament Funeral Committee

Wednesday Alphonsus Liguori, bishop, doctor           8:15 A.M.

   Fr. Andrew McCormick, SM by Bud Sutter

Thursday Eusebius of Vercelli, bishop; Peter Julian Eymard, priest        8:15 A.M.

   Barbara McKee by Alan & Alice Clune

Friday Weekday                                                              8:15 A.M.

   Anna Cannizzaro by Estate

Saturday John Mary Vianney, priest                            6:00 P.M.

   William Fitzpatrick by Fitzpatrick Family

Sunday Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time            8:00 A.M.

   Paul Dase Jr. by Blessed Sacrament Holy Name Society

                                                                                      10:30 A.M.

   For the People of the Parish

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Servers Schedule for Week of July 29th

Weekdays: July 31st, Aug. 1st, Aug. 2nd, Aug. 3rd,

   Brian Back          Courtney McCracken       Peter Anderson

Saturday, August 4th                                                      6:00 P.M.

   Sierra Taylor             Eddie Phelps             Joanna Phelps

   Andrew Ghiloni

Sunday, August 5th                                                                            8:00 A.M.

   Rick Sexton               Alan Clune                Dean Anderson

   Vern Jewett

                                                                                     10:30 A.M.

   Courtney Butler         Carrie Ghiloni            Ben McNutt

   Elizabeth McNutt

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Lector & Eucharistic Minister’s Schedule

Saturday, August 4th                                                      6:00 P.M.

Theresa Gebhart, Don Lang (L), Deacon Pat

   Roger & Deborah Haas, Theresa Nutter, Mollie Phillips

Sunday, August 5th                                                         8:00 A.M.

Mike Wolfinger, Ben Hunsinger (L), Deacon Pat

   James Oberfield, Scott Van Horn

     Jay Goletz, Patrick Wesley

                                                                                      10:30 A.M.

Sarah Ewing, Evey Fuller-Moore (L), Deacon Bob

   Monica Stanley, Phil & Sue West, Pat Molnar

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Remember in your prayers all parishioners who are ill especially for Philomena Hoban, Rosemary Yingling & Anna Jones, home, Tim Friesner, and those who are homebound or in healthcare facilities.

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(COLUMN 2)

A WORD FROM YOUR PASTOR

Dear Parishioners:

This weekend I am returning from vacation.  Since this column is being written before I leave, I sincerely hope that I am returning rested and refreshed.  It is my intention to give you my all, whatever I may be feeling.

We have reached a time in our life together that I am conscious that at best I can offer you some suggestions and plant some seeds that only you will see grow.  I am very proud of all that we have accomplished together in the years we have had.  It is far more than I could ever have asked for.  You continue to teach me about the wonders that God can accomplish among those who are willing to work with His grace and with others who follow Him.

I am confident that you will continue to grow in grace.  What has begun will continue to blossom and to develop into a rich harvest.  I look forward to future “returns” to Blessed Sacrament when I will be able to observe all that the Lord has done in my absence.

The first annual Vacation Bible School will be history by the time you read this.  Already, there are signs that it will be a tremendous success.  I want to thank all who have worked so hard to accomplish it.  I heard the suggestion over several years, and this year spoke a word of challenge to do it. And it has happened, by the grace of God!

Here’s another idea for you: Our last Parish Picture Directory was done in 2004 and 2005 as part of our Parish and School Centennial.  The first one done after I arrived was done in 1997.  Since this will be my last year as your Pastor, I would love to have an updated Picture Directory to carry with me as a “souvenir” of my journey with you, a picture of the family as it is now.

Could it happen in Fall of 2007 or Winter of 2008?  I guarantee that it would be a lot of work for whoever would agree to oversee it.  There would be much frustration and it will certainly not be an easy task.  But I would be grateful, and I am sure others would enjoy it too.  If you would be willing, we would give you all the help we can, and space in the bulletin would be readily supplied.  If you think you would do it, give the Office a call.

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Come to the St. Augustine/St. Gabriel Celebration

If you are a former parishioner of St. Augustine Parish, St. Gabriel Parish or SS. Augustine & Gabriel Parish, we would like to invite you to come to the SS. Augustine & Gabriel Parish Church for a special 11am Mass on Sunday, August 26th.  The original altar has been repaired and reset on the original altar platform & the sanctuary has been refurbished.  At this special Mass, Bishop Campbell will rededicate the altar and bless the renovated sanctuary.  A potluck meal will follow.  Current parishioners would like all former parishioners to join us for this special day.  Contact the church office at 614-268-3123 for information or let them know that you’ll be coming.

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Our Stewardship Collection

Registered Families                                                             670

Budgeted per week                                                   $8,450.00

Stewardship ( envelopes)                                           $4368.00

Loose Cash                                                                 $205.20

Total                                                                          $4573.20

Surplus for the Week                                                $3876.80

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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 which will be held 7pm, 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 go 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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Collection for the Church in Latin America

Throughout Latin America and the Carribbean, the Catholic Church is an effective sign of faith, hope and love.  Generous contributions made by U.S. Catholics to the annual Collection for the Church in Latin America provide support for over 400 pastoral projects in more than 200 dioceses in 22 countries annually.  Please be generous in our second collection the weekend of August 4th & 5th.

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   Fr. Les Schmidt of the GLENMARY HOME MISSIONERS wishes to extend his thanks to all the people of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament who generously contributed to the mission needs.  Father Les assures us of his prayers and asks us to pray for the many graces he and his co-workers require.

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Blessed Sacrament Bingo is returning Friday, August 3rd.  Bingo is our largest fundraiser each year. It requires a lot of volunteers but is well worth the return.

   We are making some changes for this year’s teams:

·    Each grade will be responsible for a team.  The exception will be our incoming Kindergarten class which will participate with Team 8 (our Eighth Grade parents).

·    Each team must have a Team Captain.  Team Captains will be responsible for their teams, including set up at 4:30 pm on Fridays.

   So far we have captains for Teams 2, 5, 6 & 7. Bingo will not start until we have captains for Teams 1, 3, 4 & 8. If you have a student in these grades and want to be the Captain, contact Mike Tennyson at 973-5377 by July 31st.

   We will be having a mandatory Team Captain training on July 31st at 6pm in the annex.  This training is for Team Captains as well as anyone who would like to learn a new position or has never participated in Bingo before.  Remember our Blessed Sacrament Students are counting on you.

   It's not the hours you put in but what you put in the hours that count. Any questions about Bingo for this year contact Mike Tennyson at 973-5377 or ohtenfam@gmail.com

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(COLUMN 3)

DID YOU KNOW that Absolution is given in the Sacrament of Penance in the Name of Jesus, the High Priest?  The priest who pronounces the words is not the source of the Forgiveness that is communicated.  It flows from the Paschal Mystery, the suffering, death and Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. 

Notice how the words of Absolution make this clear:

God the Father of Mercies, through the death and Resurrection of His Son, has reconciled the world to Himself and sent the Holy Spirit among us for the forgiveness of sins.  Through the ministry of the Church, may God give you pardon and peace, and I absolve you from your sins.  In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen.

The Absolution entrusted to the action of the man who is an ordained priest is from the Lord through the Ministry He has appointed to be exercised in His Church.  It is available for you.

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What we have learned together: It takes all of us working together to accomplish what God asks of us. God is willing to wait, and to allow us to be stretched by our interaction with one another and with those beyond our community, so that what He does among us is beyond our own capacity.  None of us can take individual credit.  It is the work of God and of all of us together.

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This Week at Blessed Sacrament

SVdP Collection

Sun.      July 29      7:30 a.m.   Rosary - 8:00 a.m. Mass

                             10:30 a.m.   Mass

Mon.     July 30      8:15 a.m. Liturgy of the Word &

                                                Communion

                             12:00 p.m.   Adoration in the Chapel

Tues.    July 31      7:55 a.m.   Rosary

                               8:15 a.m. Mass

                             12:00 p.m.   Adoration in the Chapel

                               6:30 p.m.   Bingo Meeting – Annex

                               7:30 p.m.   East Newark Urban

                                                Visioning Mtg. - Cafe

Wed.     August 1   7:55 a.m.   Rosary

                               8:15 a.m. Mass

                               9:00 a.m.   Adoration until Midnight

                             10:30 a.m.   SharonBrooke Prayer Service

                               7:00 p.m.   Evening Prayer

                               7:00 p.m.   Single Parent/Family Fair

                                                Mtg. – Library

Thurs.   August 2   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.        August 3       Happy Birthday Deacon Charlie!

                               7:55 a.m.   Rosary

                               8:15 a.m. Mass

                               7:00 p.m.   Bingo - Annex

Sat.       August 4 10:00 a.m.   Mass at Children of Mary

                               4:30 p.m.   Reconciliation

                               6:00 p.m.   Mass

Latin America Collection

Blood Pressure Checks after Masses

Sun.      August 5   7:30 a.m.   Rosary

                               8:00 a.m.   Mass with HNS

                             10:30 a.m.   Mass

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Our gratitude to The Catholic Foundation for the recent disbursement of funds from the Norbert Rubeck/Blessed Sacrament Endowment Fund and the Blessed Sacrament, Newark Education Endowment Fund.  Funding from The Catholic Foundation really helps provide for the needs of the parishes, schools and organizations in our diocese.  We are forever grateful to the Norbert Rubeck family for their support in the future of Blessed Sacrament Parish.

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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  Theme for August: Call

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   Volunteer Opportunities: visit nursing home or assisted living residents, especially those who have no regular visitors or may not have family living nearby.

   The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is looking for volunteers to visit residents in nursing home and act as advocates for their care.  Volunteers are provided with a 12-hour initial training program and can be assigned to a nursing home near the volunteers’ home or work.  If you are at least 18 and able to commit about 2 hours a week to visit, contact Ruthie Fortkamp at 614-857-1230 or 800-536-5891 or fax 228-1125 or rfortkamp@colscss.org for more information.

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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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Mark Huddy, J.D., will present “Following the Gospel Message in Everyday Life,” Sunday, July 29th, 7pm at the Jessing Center, Pontifical College Josephinum, 7625 N. High St., Cols.  As Catholics we are called to hear the Good News of the Gospel message and bring it to fruition on our everyday life.  One way that we fulfill this responsibility is by practicing social justice.  The term “social justice” has been used in many ways in the Catholic tradition, including use as “the virtue that inclines one to co-operate with others in order to better serve the common good.” Join us for an evening that will lift your spirits and propel you to seek and act on what is good.  Sponsored by the 2007 Summer Institute, Mark Huddy’s talk is free of charge and open to all interested persons; light refreshments will be served.

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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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The St. Joseph’s Picnic will be held August 11th at the St. Joseph’s Hall, 5757 St. Rt. 383, Somerset.  The famous fried chicken & noodle or pork dinner will begin at 4pm-7pm.  Games, raffles, bingo or crafts will continue until 11:30pm.  Join us for Mass at 8pm.  Square dance from 8pm until 12am.  Come, join the fun and support the oldest Catholic Parish in the State of Ohio.  For more information call 740-743-1317.

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Our Marian Club is looking for person or persons who would be willing to help coordinate and “run” funeral luncheons as needed.  This would entail contacting volunteers who would call on parishioners who have signed-up to donate certain food items or dishes (callers are already assigned), making sure there will be enough food for the luncheon.  They would also see that there is enough help to serve & clean up (we have a list of volunteers), and be at the school/annex, when food arrives on the day of the luncheon.  We have a couple of volunteers but more are needed.  Contact Alice Clune at 763-3219 if you can help. A meeting will be set up in the near future to help give full instructions. Thank you.

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BILL BOARD NEWS: Plans are underway to run the Pro Life Bill Board on Rt. 16 starting October 1st.  Thank you for your kind support in getting this started.  If you have not already helped in this campaign there is still time, more help is needed.  Flyers are available on the table in the rear of the church or send tax deductible donations to Pro Life Across America, P.O. Box 18669, Minneapolis, MN 55418.

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Come join us on Friday, August 3rd from 6pm until Midnight and Saturday, August 4th from 2pm until Midnight for the Newark Catholic Festival 2007 where there will be a whole lot of family Fun!  Live entertainment with Sticks n Stones Friday and High Point Drive on Saturday in the Beer Garden.  Texas Hold’em & Corn Hole Tournaments both days, huge “Little Wave Fun Zone”, burgers, chicken, brats & ribs off of the grill, ”fair food,” plus a Hog Roast on Saturday.  Huge Community Yard Sale Saturday morning on the NC front lawn.  For more information or to sign-up for the Yard Sale, call Thom McManus at 344-3594 ext. 248.  Volunteers are needed for both days.  You can donate hours!  We look forward to see you!

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Choose Life…”Why is abortion a bone in the throat of contemporary culture? Because we all know intuitively that it violates the rules that make a loving, civilized culture possible.  We also know that far from being a ‘victimless’ crime, abortion kills an innocent passenger and maims the unknowing driver.” (David Andrusko, NRL News, 3/07)

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“What Have You Done for Your Marriage Today?”

The Marriage and Family Life Office is pleased to make you aware of joint efforts of the Secretariat for Family, Laity, Women & Youth of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the Catholic Communication Campaign that are part of the larger National Pastoral Initiative for Marriage (NPIM), begun by the U.S. bishops in 2005. The Catholic Communication Campaign has provided funding to produce radio and TV Public Service Announcements on the theme “What Have You Done for Your Marriage Today?” In conjunction with the PSAs, an exciting new website has been launched: www.ForYourMarriage.org. Visit this inviting website for resources to “prepare for” and “care for” your marriage. You’ll find Daily Marriage Tips, sources of encouragement, information on what makes marriage work, as well as ways to nurture and strengthen your marriage.

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Are you ready for cheerleading camp? NCHS mini-cheerleading camp will be held August 1st, 2nd, & 3rd at NCHS, 9am to 12pm with the cost of $45.00 payable to NCAA at the door on August 1st beginning 8:30am. This camp is open to girls of all skill levels, from all schools, ages 4 years old thru entering 6th grade.  Application Forms will be available at the door for your child’s info & T-shirt size. Another way to register is by calling Coach Stephanie Tigner at 345-8079.

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Mission Prayer Partners

Since prayer is such an important aspect of the missions, The Missions Office of the Diocese of Columbus would like to invite all individuals and/or prayer groups throughout the Diocese to offer prayers regularly (at least five minutes a day) for one of our 21 Diocesan missionaries serving in mission areas around the world.  Send an email to mismailbox@colsdioc.org or call the Missions Office at 614-228-8603 to receive your assigned missionary.  A short bio of your missionary will be provided.

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What's Your Marriage's Maintenance Schedule?

Learn about some tools for strengthening your relationship at a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend? Marriage Encounter is 44 hours where married couples can get away from jobs, kids, chores, and phones—and focus only on each other.  Upcoming Marriage Encounter weekends are September 14-16 and November 2-4. Let us know that you’re interested as soon as you can! For more information or to register, contact Paul and Marilou Clouse at 740-746-9003 or visit our website at www.wwmecolumbus.org

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The Columbus Diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry is seeking applicants for the position of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Program Coordinator.  Responsibilities include: coordinating diocesan-level programming for youth & young adults, assisting in the training, support of local parish youth ministers & school campus ministers.  This position will also coordinate the Diocesan Delegation to the 2007 National Catholic Youth Conference.  Applicants should posses a bachelor's degree in theology, youth ministry, or a related field or hold or be eligible for youth ministry certification.  Experience in youth ministry or campus ministry is preferred.  All applicants must be practicing Catholics and must be in compliance with all diocesan child protection policies.  Please send resumes and references to: Personnel Office Diocese of Columbus 197 E. Gay St., Columbus, OH 43215 or mbutler@cdeducation.org

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The Columbus Diocesan Missions Office regularly receives rosaries crafted by rosary makers across the country.  These devout individuals joyfully give their time and talent to provide rosaries to those who pray this special devotion. Anyone who has a program or an event that includes the recitation or teaching of the rosary can obtain rosaries from the Missions Office – free of charge.  The Missions Office will be glad to prepare a package for you, which could be picked up at the Missions Office at the Catholic Center, 197 East Gay Street, in Columbus. For more information, please call the Missions Office at 614 228 8603 or e-mail at mismailbox@colsdioc.org.

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The Columbus Italian Festival, sponsored by St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, is having a Money Mania Raffle. Grand Prize is - $50,000.00, 1st prize - $2,000.00, & 2nd prize - $1,500.00 which will be drawn on Sunday, October 7th at the festival.  There are "Early Bird” cash prizes of $1,000.00 with the next “Early Bird” drawing on August 29th.  Only 2,000 tickets will be sold. You must be at least 18 years old to enter.  Donation: $100.00/ticket.  Have you purchased your ticket yet?  For more info or to purchase a ticket, contact the parish office 614-294-5319, Monday - Friday, 9am – 4pm or Chuck Agriesti at 614-882-6088 or 614-497-3222.

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