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Mass Intentions for the Week of November 18th

Monday Weekday                                                          8:15 A.M.

   Liturgy of the Word & Communion

Tuesday Weekday                                                          8:45 A.M.

   Elizabeth Reiter by Richard E. Davis Family

Wednesday Presentation of the Blessed Virgin          8:15 A.M.

   Ramiro Ospina by Villa Family

Thursday Cecilia, virgin, martyr                                  9:00 A.M.

   Mary Anne Oberndorfer by Richard E. Davis Family

Friday Clement I, pope, martyr; Columban, abbot; Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro, priest, martyr 8:15 A.M.

   Rose Muir by Blessed Sacrament St. Vincent de Paul

Saturday Andrew Dung-Lac & Companions, martyrs 6:00 P.M.

   Scott Warthen by Blessed Sacrament Marian Club

Sunday Our Lord Jesus Christ the King                      8:00 A.M.

   Larry Moore by Paul & Toni Yanka

                                                                                      10:30 A.M.

   Gerry Murphy by Blessed Sacrament Marian Club

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Servers Schedule for Week of November 18th

Weekdays: Nov. 20th, Nov. 21st, Nov. 22nd, Nov. 23rd

   Assigned by School

Saturday, November 24th                                              6:00 P.M.

   Sierra Taylor               James Amore              Joanna Phelps

   Giovanna Ghiloni

Sunday, November 25th                                                                 8:00 A.M.

   Alison Ernest               Peter Anderson         Ashton Priest

                                                                                     10:30 A.M.

   Elizabeth McNutt        Ben McNutt              Kyle Bigler

   Mercedes Merrill

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Lector & Eucharistic Minister’s Schedule

Saturday, November 24th                                              6:00 P.M.

David Gebhart, Don Lang (L), Deacon Bob

   Joann Warthen, Tina Frischen

     Karen Addy, Michael Burger

Sunday, November 25th                                                                 8:00 A.M.

Barb Rue, Phyllis Williams (L), Deacon Bob

   Barb Harris, Pam Townsend,

     Ann Selby, Patricia Laughman

                                                                                      10:30 A.M.

Ben Hunsinger, Kathy Wilson (L), Deacon Pat

   Kathy Bline, Betty Neptune

     Tricia Anderson, Jay Goletz

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Remember in your prayers all parishioners who are ill especially for Joe Brown, Dee Duffy, Mt. Carmel E. and for those who are homebound or in healthcare facilities.

Our Love, Prayers & Sympathy for the family & friends of Retta Homan, grandmother of Wendy Nance.  May she rest in the arms of Our Risen Savior.

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A WORD FROM YOUR PASTOR

Dear Parishioners:

Blessings to you as you gather this week with your family for Thanksgiving.  Whether you have a household of many or only a few, it is worth the effort to sit down together to share a meal and to say thanks to God for all that He provides.

Each year at our family Mass of Thanksgiving (which takes place before the meal since my family has a priest), we take turns saying what we are thankful for.  This little exercise is a highlight of the day.  Every member is able to express a word from the heart.  There is laughter, there are tears.  But we receive one another with a real sense that what is shared is a special experience.  There is no family like my family.

I am sure that you and your family have similar stories to tell.  If you don’t have such a custom, let this be the year that you start it.  Tell your family what you are grateful for and ask each member to tell you.  Even if you are only a few, share these words and allow them to increase your gratitude.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!  Please do come to our Parish Mass at 9 a.m.  Bring along some food for a special Thanksgiving Blessing.

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Act of Hope

O my God, relying on Your infinite goodness and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of your grace, and life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer.

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On Saturday, November 24th, Internationally acclaimed recording artist, Tatiana, will perform “Emmanuel – The Story of Christmas” 7pm at St. Francis de Sale Church, 66 Granville St., Newark.  This event features the singer/songwriter on keyboards, backed by world-class musicians in an emotional portrayal of the birth of Christ.

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Our Stewardship Collection

Registered Families                                                             670

Budgeted per week                                                   $8,450.00

Stewardship (173 envelopes)                                    $4,686.00

Loose Cash                                                              $   165.00

Total                                                                         $4,851.00

Deficit for the Week                                                 $3,599.00

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A Conference on the issue of Human Trafficking will be held Wednesday, Nov. 28th, 7-9 pm & Thursday Nov. 29th, 9am-12:30pm at the Martin de Porres Center/St. Mary of Springs, 2320 Airport Dr. Cols.  Sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs, Diocesan Office for Social Concerns & Diocesan Office of Latino Ministry.  For more info contact the diocesan Office for Social Concerns at (614) 241-2540.

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   Attention All Future Actors, Actresses, Stage Producers, Costume Designers, and all!  You are invited to join the CCD classes in the production of our Christmas program “Living Christmas Cards” which will be presented in the church on Sunday, Dec. 16th at 12:30 pm.

   In keeping Christ in Christmas, we would like to invite all members of our church and school to participate in this program.  Many parts are still available and no memorization is necessary!  Most parts require reading of a small paragraph (2-3 sentences). Don’t want a speaking part?  We invite you to join as an Angel.  Love to sing or play music?  Come join us to sing during the program.  This is a great opportunity for families to participate together.  No age restrictions.  Ages 8 weeks to 108 are welcome!  Call Monica Stanley at 763-4047 with any questions or to sign-up for fun!

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DID YOU KNOW that we can have a justified pride in being Catholic.  It is a privilege to be a member of the Church and to be one with Jesus Christ through Word and Sacrament.  In a world the rejects the premises on which we live, we may often face ridicule for our Faith in the Church.  But the consolation of the Truth is a real gift.  We know the Truth that God has revealed because we share the Faith that preserves that Truth.

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What we have learned together:  Hospitality opens others to learn more of the Truth.  When we show welcome in word and action, hearts open up right in front of us.  Sharing a meal, offering a smile, simply saying “hello” all serve to make guests feel at home with us.

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Do you have a special gift for service to others as a leader in church ministry? Would you like to foster and develop your God-given gifts and talents? If so, consider the Master of Arts in Theology degree program at Ohio Dominican University. Offered in cooperation with the Diocese of Columbus, our graduate program in theology will help you develop the personal and professional skills needed for effective church ministry and religious education. For more information, you are invited to attend our Information Session on Tuesday, Nov. 27th at 6pm in Erskine Hall, Room 301. Please RSVP by Nov. 21st to (614) 251-4725.

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Send your bulletin articles to our parish office early!  In the next several weeks we will be sending our bulletins to our printer, Dee Printing Company, with early, weekly deadlines.  Don’t wait, send us your e-mail articles today!

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We welcome our friends from the Columbus Focolare today!  They will be helping us assemble “Baby Jesus” packages after the 8am Mass in the school cafeteria.  Please join us in this great family opportunity to keep Christ in Christmas!  Our CCD and school children will have the Baby Jesus packages available after the 10:30 a.m. mass for a donation of $5.00 each.  All donations will be given to St. Vincent De Paul Society.  Thanks in advance for your support of this community project!

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This Week at Blessed Sacrament

Catholic Campaign for

Human Development Collection

Focolare in Brides room after all Masses

Sun.      Nov. 18     7:30 a.m.   Rosary

                               8:00 a.m.   Mass

                               9:05 a.m.   CCD Classes

                               9:00 a.m.   Focolare & Families making

                                                “Baby Jesus” Packages -Cafe

                               9:15 a.m.   RCIA School Library

                               9:30 a.m.  “How to Prepare a Catholic

                                                Funeral - Church

                             10:30 a.m.   Mass

                             12:00 p.m.   Pre Jordan Workshop

                                                Rectory

                             12:00 p.m.  “How to Prepare a Catholic

                                                Funeral – Church

                               4:00 p.m.  Ecumenical Prayer Service

           Christian Endeavor Church, Londondale Parkway

Mon.     Nov. 19     8:15 a.m.   Liturgy of the Word &

                                                Communion

                             12:00 p.m.   Adoration in the Chapel

                               6:30 p.m.   Couples Group –Brides Rm.

Tues.    Nov. 20     8:30 a.m.   Rosary

                               8:45 a.m.  Thanksgiving School Mass

                             12:00 p.m.   Adoration in the Chapel

                               7:00 p.m.   Choir Practice – Church

Wed.     Nov. 21          Thanksgiving Break No School

                               7:55 a.m.   Rosary

                               8:15 a.m.   Mass

                               9:00 a.m.   Adoration till Midnight

                               7:00 p.m.   Evening Prayer

Thurs.   Nov. 22             Happy Thanksgiving

                               9:00 a.m. Mass – Blessing of Food

Fri.        Nov. 23     7:55 a.m.   Rosary

                               8:15 a.m.   Mass

                             10:30 a.m.   Chestnut House

                                                Prayer Service

                               6:25 p.m.  Blessed Sacrament School

Children sing at the Courthouse Lighting Ceremony.

Sat.       Nov. 24     6:30 a.m.   Men’s Prayer Grp. Conf. Rm

                               4:30 p.m.   Reconciliation

                               6:00 p.m.   Mass

SVdP Collection

Sun.      Nov. 25     7:30 a.m.   Rosary

                               8:00 a.m.   Mass

                               9:15 a.m.   RCIA School Library

                             10:30 a.m.   Mass

                             12:00 p.m.   Baptisms

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There will not be Eucharistic Adoration on Thursday, November 22nd (Thanksgiving Day).

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The Parish Office will be closed Friday, Nov. 23rd.

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Coleen Kelly Mast will present “Raising Love-Wise Kids in a Lustful World” for parents of children age 1-14 on Sunday, January 13, 2008, 1:30pm-4:30pm at St. Matthew School Gym 795 Havens Corners Rd., Gahanna. She will offer practical ideas to provide simple answers to your children’s questions and help you protect their innocence while preparing the groundwork for chastity education later. Her presentation is based on Catholic Church documents and teachings.  Cost is $10/person, $15/couple.  RSVP with your check to: St. Matthew Church, 807 Havens Corners Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230.  You can hear Coleen every Monday & Friday at 1pm on St. Gabriel Radio 1270 AM on the live call-in radio show “The Doctor Is In”.  For more info check www.stmatthew.net. Call Molly Fanning at 614-939-1878, mfanning@insight.rr.com.

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Tonight, November 18th, our Annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Prayer Service will be held 4pm at Christian Endeavor United Methodist Church, 1415 Londondale Parkway, Newark.  This annual event is an opportunity to pray & fellowship together with other members of our Christian Community.  The freewill offering will be used to support the East Side Food Pantry.

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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 November: Apologetics and Defense of the Faith

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   Mark Your Calendars! The 2007 St. Francis de Sales Christmas Bazaar will be held Friday, Nov. 30th, 7am to 5pm in the St. Francis de Sales gymnasium.

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The Allen County Flood Relief Committee needs persons with trucks or large vehicles to pick up and transport donated appliances and furniture to the flood relief storage unit in Bluffton.  These items will be distributed to households in need following the recent flood.  The need for transportation is immediate and will be ongoing in the next number of months.  If you are able to provide transportation, please call Ricci Grace, Volunteer Coordinator at 419 358-5786.

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Choose Life…”When a mother receives the news that her unborn child may be born with disability, she should be supplied with current and reliable information about the many options available for caring for children with disabilities... We as a society must offer as much protection as we can to the ‘least of these.” Senator Sam Brownback, NRL News, 8/07

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St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 E. Broad St., Columbus, will offer Deepening our Longing for God, a 24-hour retreat to focus on the spirit, texts, scriptures and insights of the Advent season from the Church fathers and spiritual writers.  The weekend, Nov. 30th – Dec. 1st, will close with Mass for the First Sunday of Advent followed by supper.  The cost for the weekend retreat is $60 per person.  For information and to register, call the Retreat Center at 614-866-1611.

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There’s still time to get your Market Day order in.  Don’t forget to place an order in December and help our school earn more profit through Cookie Dough Bonus Days!  You can also receive Free Gingerbread Men with the purchase of 1 roast and 2 holiday dishes!  Order online until noon on Nov. 29th.  If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help, you can call Rachel Baechle at 763-1039.  We appreciate your support and we’re looking forward to seeing you at our Market Day Sale!

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Mark your calendars and plan to attend the Columbus St. Patrick Christmas Treasures Bazaar on Saturday, December 1st, 10am-3pm.  Admission is free!  Many vendors/crafters will be there. Light lunch from 11am-1pm & door prizes for those attending.  Great opportunity for Christmas shopping!

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(clip art) Life at the poverty line leaves nearly 40 million Americans hanging on for dear life – hanging on to feed their families and to keep roofs over their heads.  The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) supports self-help projects of people working together to break the cycle of poverty.  You can make a difference.  Be part of the numbers that care — give generously to CCHD in today’s collection.  To learn more, visit www.povertyusa.org or contact the diocesan Office for Social Concerns at (614) 241-2540.

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The Serra Club of North Columbus presents Msgr. Frank Lane speaking on Random Thoughts on the Divisions in American Catholicism: Where They Come From and What They Mean on Wednesday, Nov. 28th¸ 12 noon (lunch) at the Jessing Center at the Josephinum. Cost is $10. Reserve by check before Nov. 21st to Serra of N. Columbus, 1822 Lake Shore Dr. Columbus, OH 43204.  For information call 614-488-3773.

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A sale of fine jewelry will be presented by The Friends of the Josephinum.  Funds raised will go directly to help seminarians who have financial need. Rings, bracelets, earrings & pendants at 35% to 50% below retail.  This event is on Friday, Nov. 30th, 6pm - 9pm at the Jessing Center of the Josephinum.  Entrance donation is $10 in advance or at the door; prepaid reservations will place your name in the door prize drawing for some valuable, sparkling prizes!  Beverages & hors d'oeuvres will be served.  Reserve by check before Nov. 26th to: Friends of the Josephinum, 7625 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43235; or by credit card: 614-885-5585.

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Sights & Sounds of Christmas

We welcome you on Thursday, December 6th, 6pm-8:30pm for the 8th Annual Guided, Musical, Walking Tour of Newark.  Ticket cost is $5.00/adults, children under 12 free & are available at the Licking County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, & all participating churches.  This is an Ecumenical effort to promote the historic downtown churches during the Christmas season with proceeds going to the Licking County Food Pantry.

   Participating churches: 2nd Presbyterian, Trinity AME, Trinity Episcopal, 1st Presbyterian, Plymouth, St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran, First United Methodist, St. Francis De Sales.  Tickets are also available on shuttles & at 2nd Presbyterian Church on the night of the tour.  Park at St. Francis De Sales where you can ride the free shuttle bus to the beginning of the tour which is 2nd Presbyterian Church.

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