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Mass Intentions for the Week of March 4th

Monday Lenten Weekday                                            8:15 A.M.

   Liturgy of the Word & Communion

Tuesday Lenten Weekday                                            8:15 A.M.

   Frank G. Campolo by Joseph & Barbara (Taft) Verducci & Family

Wednesday Perpetua & Felicity, martyrs                   8:15 A.M.

   Mary Kisor by Solina Plummer & Linda Camelo

Lenten Mass                                                                7:00 P.M.

   Joe Jeffries by Rick & Kathleen Gummer

Thursday John of God, religious                                8:15 A.M.

   Anna Cannizzaro by Estate

Friday Frances of Rome. religious                              8:45 A.M.

   Alan Cunniffe by Richard & Una McIntyre

Saturday Lenten Weekday                                           6:00 P.M.

   Jack O’Neill (anniversary of death) by Family

Sunday Third Sunday of Lent                                     8:00 A.M.

   Dick & Rosie Stokes by Holy Name Society

                                                                                     10:30 A.M.

   Children of Roger & Jennifer Debevoise

Confirmation Mass                                                    12:00 P.M.

   For the People of the Parish

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Servers Schedule for Week of March 4th

Weekdays: March 6th, March 7th, March 8th, March 9th

   Assigned by School

Wednesday Lenten Mass                                             7:00 P.M.

   Volunteers (x3)

Saturday, March 10th                                                     6:00 P.M.

   Thomas Nutter          Austin Lemons            Daniel Amore

   Bridget Fitzpatrick

Sunday, March 11th                                                                          8:00 A.M.

   Kaycie Brown           Alison Ernest               Megan King

                                                                                     10:30 A.M.

   Emily Ghiloni             Carrie Ghiloni         Elizabeth McNutt

Confirmation Mass                                                    12:00 P.M.

   Traig Deal                 Emily Ghiloni             Taylor Ghiloni

   Kaycie Brown           Elizabeth McNutt       Chad Nutter

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Lector & Eucharistic Minister’s Schedule

Wednesday Lenten Mass                                                            7:00 P.M.

   Volunteer (x2) (L) Deacon

Saturday, March 10th                                                     6:00 P.M.

Katie Addy, Christine Billig (L) Deacon Pat

   Bev Donaldson, Kim Ruble

     Judy Healy, Trudie Bormann

Sunday, March 11th                                                       8:00 A.M.

Al Mazur, Gene Lamp (L), Deacon Pat

   Liz Kaercher, Kristen Twork,

     Glenna Bowman, Gerry Hall

                                                                                      10:30 A.M.

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

   Velma Braunbeck, Karen Gross

     Pam Deal, Debbie Bickle

Confirmation Mass                                                      12:00 P.M.

Katie Addy, Don Lang (L), Deacon Bob, Deacon Pat

   Glenna Bowman, Theresa Nutter

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Remember in your prayers all parishioners who are ill especially for Jim Lannan, Riverside, Elizabeth Yonker, Autumn Healthcare, Shirley Cooperrider, Patty Eagle, Newark Health Care Barb Ghiloni, home, 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 Maxine Ghiloni, sister-in-law of Deacon Bob Ghiloni.  May she rest in the arms of Our Risen Savior.

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A WORD FROM YOUR PASTOR

 

Dear Parishioners:

This Sunday’s Readings point us to the Transfiguration.  We have a glimpse of the glory that God has in store for our human nature in the experience that occurs on Mount Tabor in the presence of Peter, James and John.  It is a truth deeper than anything we experience in this world that God has destined us to share in His own glory.  The Humanity of Jesus is the means, the vehicle, the way that God established for us to come to this experience.  Jesus shares with us what is present in His own Person in relation to the Father.  We are beloved sons and daughters in Christ.  The Holy Spirit is a work in us to bring about this transformation.

Next week, Bishop Campbell will be coming to Blessed Sacrament to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation for our young people who have been preparing to receive the Sacrament for many months.  The Bishop’s visit to our Parish is always a high point in the life of our community.  The Bishop is our visible sign of unity with the Church universal, the successor to the Apostles, who guarantees our communion with the Church through the ages.  When we gather at the Altar with our Bishop, the ministries of Christ are expressed most fully.  As we call upon the Holy Spirit to be poured out on our confirmands, we also seek to deepen the Spirit’s Presence among us.

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Consecration to the Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit, Divine Spirit of light and the love I consecrate to you my understanding, heart, and will, my whole being, for time and for eternity. May my understanding be always submissive to your heavenly inspirations and to the teaching of the Catholic Church, of which you are the infallible Guide. May my heart be ever inflamed with the love of God and of my neighbor. May my will be ever conformed to the Divine Will. May my whole life be faithful to the imitation of the life and virtues of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to whom with the Father and You be honor and glory forever.

God, Holy Spirit, Infinite Love of the Father and the Son, through the pure hands of Mary, Your Immaculate Spouse, I place myself this day, and all the days of my life, upon your chosen altar, the Divine Heart of Jesus, as a sacrifice to you, consuming fire, being firmly resolved now more than ever to hear Your voice and to do in all things Your most holy and adorable will.

For the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Blessed Spirit of Wisdom, Help me to seek God. Make Him the center of my life and order my life to Him, so that love and harmony may reign in my soul.

Blessed Spirit of Understanding, enlighten my mind, that I may know and love the truths of faith and make them truly my own.

Blessed Spirit of Counsel, enlighten and guide me in all my ways, that I may know and do Your holy Will. Make me prudent and courageous.

Blessed Spirit of Fortitude, uphold my soul in every time of trouble or adversity. Make me loyal and confident.

Blessed Spirit of Knowledge, help me to know good from evil. Teach me to do what is right in the sight of God. Give me clear vision and firmness in decision.

Blessed Spirit of Piety, possess my heart, incline it to a true faith in You, to a holy love of You, my God, that with my whole soul I may seek You, Who are my Father, and I find You, my best, my truest joy.

Blessed Spirit of Holy Fear, penetrate my inmost heart that I may be mindful of Your presence. Make me fly from sin, and give me intense reverence for God and for my fellow men who are made in God’s image.

-- From The Treasury of Novenas

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The Family Life Office will conduct a Bereavement Ministry Training hosted by St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Westerville.  The training is scheduled for Saturday, March 24th, 9am-3:30 pm.  It will focus on understanding the grief process and facilitation of a Bereavement Support Group.  Registration deadline is Monday, March 12th.  For more information contact the Family Life Office (614)241-2560 or e-mail FLOMAILBOX@colsdioc.org

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Patrick Madrid will visit Immaculate Conception Parish for two evening seminars.  On Tuesday, March 6th, the topic will be “Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory” and on Tuesday, March 13th the topic will be “The Marketing of Evil: How Society Sells You Corruption Disguised as Freedom.” The seminars will be informative, Bible-based presentations by the well-known author and speaker.  The events will begin 7pm in the church (414 E. North Broadway) and are open to the public.  There is no registration fee; a free-will offering will be taken.  A lively “open forum” question and answer period will take place after the presentations will refreshments following in Marian Hall.

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Our Stewardship Collection

Registered Families                                                             670

Budgeted per week                                                   $8,450.00

Stewardship (envelopes)                                           $4,695.00

Loose Cash                                                              $   101.00

Total                                                                         $4,796.00

Deficit for the Week                                                 $3,654.00

Black & Indian Mission Collection                             $   748.00

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What is Operation Rice Bowl?  Operation Rice Bowl is Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten solidarity program that calls all participants to:

·       Pray with their families and faith communities,

·       Fast in solidarity with those who are hungry,

·       Learn about the joys and challenges in the lives of our brothers and sisters around the world, and

·       Give sacrificial contributions to those in need around the world.

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Pick-up your Market Day order form by the church doors today to check out the variety of Meatless Meals, Lunch Box Buddies and Treasures of the Sea.  Place an order and receive free banana mini pancakes (limit 1 per customer).  Place your internet orders by noon on March 8th.  Pick-up is Tuesday, March 13th 2:30 -3:30 pm.  For more information contact Rachel Baechle 763-1039 or Tonya Dawson 788-9395.

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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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DID YOU KNOW that your Baptism is the doorway to the life of grace?  Every time you experience a Sacramental encounter with the Lord, it is the grace of your Baptism that is allowed to deepen its influence on you.  Do you know the date of your Baptism?  For those who were baptized as infants, it is a good practice to find out the date your parents and godparents brought you to the Lord.  Those who were baptized as adults can celebrate with another kind of awareness of the grace that was poured out on them, the “hour they first believed.”

Every Sacrament can be traced to an aspect of Baptismal regeneration.  We are plunged into Christ to establish our true identity.  We experience healing and mercy.  We find sustenance and nourishment.  Are you aware of the gift of God given to you at Baptism?

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Blessed Sacrament School would like to thank the following companies for their generous donations towards our Student Appreciation Breakfast: Bob Evans Heath & Newark, Factory Card Outlet, Giant Eagle, Granville IGA, Gummer Wholesale, Jolly Pirate, Heath Kroger, Meijer, Riley’s Bakery, Wal-Mart Heath & Newark.  Please support these area businesses.

In The Light Of God’s Love,

Mary L. Packham

Principal

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This Week at Blessed Sacrament

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

Mon.     Mar. 5      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. 1-4

                               6:30 p.m.   Boy Scouts – Annex

                               7:00 p.m.   Evening Prayer, Adoration,

                                                Reconciliation for Confirmands

Tues.    Mar. 6      7:55 a.m.   Rosary - 8:15 a.m. Mass

                             12:00 p.m.   Adoration in the Chapel

                               1:00 p.m.   Reconciliation Gr. 6-7-8

                               7:00 p.m.   Choir Practice – Church

                               7:00 p.m.   Marian Club - Cafe

                               7:00 p.m.   Evening Prayer, Adoration,

                                                Reconciliation for Confirmands

Wed.     Mar. 7      7:55 a.m.   Rosary - 8:15 a.m. Mass

                               9:00 a.m.   Adoration until 6:30 pm

                             10:30a.m.    Paramount Prayer Service

                               4:30 p.m.   HNS Fish Fry - Cafeteria

                               7:00 p.m.   Lenten Mass & Adoration

                                                until Midnight

Thurs.   Mar. 8      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

                               1:00 p.m.   Reconciliation Gr. 3-4-5

                               4:00 p.m.   Deacons Meeting

                               7:00 p.m.   All Parish Meeting – Café

                                                St. Vincent DePaul--Library

                               7:00 p.m.   Evening Prayer, Adoration,

                                                Reconciliation for Confirmands

Fri.        Mar. 9      8:15 a.m.   Rosary - 8:45 a.m. School                                Mass

                             10:30 a.m.   Chestnut House Prayer

                                                Service

                               3:00 p.m.  Stations & Benediction

                               7:00 p.m.  Stations & Benediction

                               7:00 p.m.   Bingo - Annex

Sat.       Mar. 10    4:30 p.m.   Reconciliation

                               6:00 p.m.   Mass

Daylight Savings Time Begins – Spring Forward one hour

Sun.      Mar.11     7:30 a.m.   Rosary - 8:00 a.m. Mass

                               9:30 a.m.   RCIA Classes - Library

                             10:00 a.m.  Mass Note Time Change

                             12:00 p.m.   Confirmation Mass with

                                                Bishop Frederick F. Campbell

                               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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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 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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“Inclusive Religious Education” will be the topic for the Tuesday, March 6th session of the Parent/Family Network Program Series.  The diocesan Office of Religious Education & Catechesis will share resources and provide guidance on sacramental preparation and religious education for children with special needs.  The Parent/Family Network Program Series provides informational and resource meetings for parents and family members of children with, or at-risk for, various types of physical or learning disabilities.  The session will take place 7-8:30pm at St. Mary Catholic Church, preschool building, 684 S. Third St., German Village-Columbus.  During the sessions, participants have the opportunity to pray, to share experiences and give advice to other parents, and to learn about resources and programs designed to address the needs of children with special needs.  All are welcome to attend.  For more information about the Parent/Family Network, contact the diocesan Office for Social Concerns (614) 241-2540 or www.colsdioc.org/webpage/soc.nsf.

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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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March 10th – Diocesan Respect Life Conference

Fr. Frank Pavone of Priests for Life will be the keynote presenter at the Diocesan Respect Life Conference on Saturday, March 10th at St. Michael Church, 5750 N. High St., Worthington.  The conference begins with Mass at 8:15am and ends at 3pm.  Continental breakfast and catered lunch provided.  Registration fee is $15/person.  For more information or to register,  contact the diocesan Office for Social Concerns (614) 241-2540 or www.colsdioc.org/webpage/soc.nsf.

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Natural Family Planning Instructors’ Training

The Family Life Office is recruiting married couples interested in training to become certified Natural Family Planning instructors. The 2007 Cleveland NFP Teacher Training Institute, nationally certified by the Diocesan Development Program for Natural Family Planning, U.S. Council of Catholic Bishops, will begin with an orientation on Saturday, May 19th.  Class sessions are Saturdays, 8:30 am - 4pm, June 9th, July 14th, Aug. 11th, Sept. 8th, Oct. 13th, & Nov. 10th.  For information, contact the diocesan Family Life Office at 614/241-2560 or FLOMailbox@colsdioc.org.

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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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Applications are now being accepted for Component I, a five-session education and networking opportunity for parish laity, and men discerning a call to the diaconate.  Developed by the Diocese of Columbus Ministry Formation Office, the program benefits participants as they discern personal gifts and talents, consider areas of service, and become more involved in their parish community.  Participants are introduced to the history & structure of the diocese, their rights & responsibilities in canon law, representatives of the diocesan offices & the resources they provide, enhanced communication skills, and the ongoing task of following the Gospel Message in everyday life.  Catechists/Catechetical Leaders will receive enrichment credit; teachers in the Catholic Schools may apply for 2.2 CEU’s.  The five-session series will be held on the following Saturdays: April 25, May 5, 12, 19 & June 9 at Sts. Peter & Paul Retreat Center (Newark).  Registration due by Monday, April 16.  For a detailed schedule of times/topics and registration form, contact your parish secretary or call Jean Morris at the Ministry Formation Office (614) 241-2544 or go to www.colsdioc.org/webpage/mfo.nsf and click Component I.

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