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Mass
Intentions for the Week of November 4th
Monday Weekday 8:15 A.M.
Liturgy of the Word & Communion
Tuesday Weekday 8:15 A.M.
James E. Maharg by Month’s Mind Bereavement Ministry
Wednesday Weekday 8:15 A.M.
Paul Gebhart by Family
Thursday Weekday 8:15 A.M.
Melvin Sullivan by wife, Barb
Friday Dedication of Lateran Basilica 8:45 A.M.
Emma
Calasso (anniversary) by Family
Saturday Leo the Great, pope,
doctor 6:00 P.M.
Teresa Cost by children
Sunday 32nd Sunday in
Ordinary Time 8:00 A.M.
Barbara McKee by Blessed Sacrament Marian
Club
10:30
A.M.
For the People of the Parish
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Servers Schedule for Week of November 4th
Weekdays: Nov.
6th, Nov. 7th, Nov. 8th, Nov. 9th
Assigned
by School
Saturday,
November 10th 6:00 P.M.
Sierra Taylor James
Amore Joanna Phelps
Giovanna Ghiloni
Sunday, November
11th 8:00 A.M.
Natalie Bowman Peter Anderson Kaycie
Brown
10:30 A.M.
Daniel Miller Blaine Allen Traig Deal
Addi Deal
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Lector & Eucharistic Minister’s Schedule
Saturday,
November 10th 6:00 P.M.
Don Lang, Christine Billig (L), Deacon Pat
Michael Burger, Bill & Rita Revercomb, Theresa Nutter
Sunday, November
11th 8:00 A.M.
Al Mazur, Patricia Laughman (L), Deacon Pat
Grace Donaldson, Patrick Wesley
Chris & Adrienna Priest
10:30 A.M.
Religious Education Students (x2) (L), Deacon Pat
Sue West, Velma Braunbeck, Karen Gross, Pam Deal
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Remember in your prayers all parishioners who are ill especially for those who are homebound or in healthcare facilities.
Our Love, Prayers & Sympathy for the
family & friends of Michael
Hoy, brother of Sally Carroll & Joan Brookover. May he rest in the arms of Our Risen Savior.
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A WORD FROM YOUR PASTOR
Dear Parishioners:
This week I received two letters from
Offices of the Diocese of Columbus that struck me differently. The first to be opened was a challenge; the
last was a letter of congratulations. I
will give them to you in the order I opened them.
The Finance Office of the Diocese of
Columbus has this reminder: “The
Finance Office has been instructed to do a complete audit of all loans within
the Parish Aid Fund that are not on a scheduled repayment plan. Blessed Sacrament has made an effort to pay
towards the debt but Bishop would like to see a more consistent plan of
reduction.”
The Office of Development and Planning
says this: “Please accept my sincere thanks as you and your parish community
have exceeded your goal of the 2007 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. On behalf of the Office of Development and
Planning, I want you to know that we value your example and hard work. Please thank everyone in your parish, also.”
There we are! We must keep focused on our goal:
responsible stewardship of God’s gifts and a real participation in the life of
the Church with the resources God has provided for us.
You will be hearing more in the future
about the need to set a course to respond to the Bishop’s call for a
“consistent plan.” Our target is to
conduct a campaign in conjunction with next year’s Bishop’s Annual Appeal. At the moment, we are reviewing our needs
and priorities. Stay tuned!
This Sunday, I invite you to attend
the presentation by our Bereavement Committee at Noon on their ministry of
consoling and assisting the grieving.
Tuesday evening’s session on Leaving a Legacy is also worth your presence
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Prayer for our Deceased
Loved Ones
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
--And let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace.
--Amen.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
--Amen.
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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.
Since the spring of 2000, Tatiana has shared her emotional program in over 500 concerts, building a nationwide following for the artist who as a teenager, was pop music superstar in Communist Central Europe. Know than as Tajci (TY-chee), she abandoned her fame at age 21 & fled to the U.S., where she eventually began performing in churches across America.
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Our
Stewardship Collection
Registered Families 670
Budgeted per
week $8,450.00
Stewardship (168 envelopes) $7,653.00
Loose Cash $ 292.51
Total $7,945.51
Deficit for the Week $ 504.49
St. Vincent de
Paul Collection $1,502.60
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A Conference on the issue of Human Trafficking will be on 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. Speakers include: Sr. Mary Ellen Dougherty, USCCB Migration & Refugee Services, Anna Rodriguez, Founder & CEO Florida Coalition Against Human Trafficking & Angela Plummer, Director of Community Refugee & Immigration Services, 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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Bishop Thomas G. Wenski of Orlando, one of the nation’s most influential voices on immigration, will speak in Central Ohio about the Catholic Church’s perspective on the immigration issue. This will be held on Sunday, Nov. 18, 1:30pm - 3pm at Church of the Resurrection, 6300 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany and is open to the public. A Free will donation will be collected. For more info contact the diocesan Office for Social Concerns at (614) 241-2540 or the Church of the Resurrection at (614) 855-1400.
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(COLUMN
3)
DID YOU KNOW that the Truth is what
sets us free? When we go after anything
less than the Truth, we experience emptiness.
The world has many confusing ideas.
No idea can succeed in offering what it claims. Only the Truth satisfies.
The Truth is the living relationship
of the Holy Trinity. The Truth is the
active involvement of our hearts in the flow of the very Love that is God. Isolation and selfishness are the road to
loneliness. Dissatisfaction with this
world is not a call to rejection of this world, but rather an invitation not to
put all our hopes on this world.
If you get your own way, then you are all you get. If you open your heart to the Truth that
comes from God, you get it all.
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What we have learned together: Fun and God go together. What is it that gives you the truest, deepest, most satisfying enjoyment? If you are not locked in your own imagination, but grounded in reality, you will find that what satisfies most is truly of God. Moments of bliss are experienced when we transcend our own limited way of seeing things and allow others to share their vision. Life with God and with God’s People is fun.
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Going twice. . . .
Only a couple of parishioners have come forward to consider the idea of a Parish Picture Directory in the next year. Many have commented that they do not recognize the faces of all those who have become part of our parish recently. The project of creating a directory would be helpful in this regard. It would be a great souvenir for an outgoing pastor and an aide to a new pastor trying to learn about his flock.
If the Spirit nudges you to assist with this effort, please call the Office. If no other “takers” come forward, then it will be a good idea that wasn’t to be.
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PDHC Sponsors "Bella" Movie Premier
The
award-winning movie, Bella, is coming to Columbus, & PDHC is hosting the
regional premier. The appeal of Bella is the subtle, yet powerful, pro-life
message delivered through an entertaining and inspiring story. Bella was
honored by the Smithsonian Institute and the White House for its positive
impact on the arts & culture, and was the surprise winner of the People’s
Choice Award at the 2006 Toronto film festival. Join us Monday, November 5th
at the Arena Grand Theatre in downtown Columbus. Tickets are $10 each
and must be purchased at the PDHC Administration office at 665 E.
Dublin-Granville Rd. For more info call the PDHC at 614-888-8774 or e-mail info@pdhc.org.
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This Week at Blessed Sacrament
Daylight Savings Time ends!
Blood Pressure
Checks after all Masses
Sun. Nov. 4 7:30
a.m. Rosary
8:00 a.m. Mass with
HNS
9:05 a.m. CCD Classes
9:15 a.m. RCIA School Library
10:30 a.m. Mass
12:00 p.m. Consoling & Assisting the
Grieving
Presentation by Bereavement Ministry - Library
Mon. Nov.
5 8:15 a.m. Liturgy of the Word &
Communion
12:00 p.m. Adoration in the Chapel
6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts – Annex
6:30 p.m. Couples Grp. Brides Rm.
Tues. Nov.
6 7:55 a.m. Rosary
8:15 a.m. Mass
12:00 p.m. Adoration in the Chapel
5:30 p.m. Leaving a Legacy Seminar –
Library
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice - Church
Wed. Nov.
7 7:55 a.m. Rosary
8:15 a.m. Mass
9:00 a.m. Adoration till Midnight
10:30 a.m. SharonBrooke Prayer Service
6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts
– Café
7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer
Thurs. Nov.
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
4:00 p.m. Deacons Meeting
7:00 p.m. All Parish Meeting Café
SVdP
Meeting - Library
Fri. Nov.
9 8:30 a.m. Rosary
8:45 a.m. Mass,
Crusaders
10:30 a.m. Chestnut House Service
7:00 p.m. Bingo - Annex
Sat. Nov.
10 6:30
a.m. Men’s Prayer Grp.-Conf Rm
4:30 p.m. Reconciliation
6:00 p.m. Mass
Sun. Nov. 11 7:30
a.m. Rosary
8:00 a.m. Mass
9:05 a.m. CCD Classes
9:15 a.m. RCIA School Library
9:30 a.m. “Sacramental Ministry &
Prayer for Loved Ones before & after the Lord’s call to
Eternal Rest” Seminar - Cafeteria
10:30 a.m. Religious
Ed Class Mass
12:00 p.m. Baptisms
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Eighth grade students interested in attending Newark Catholic High School in 2008-2009 are invited to spend a day at NC on Wednesday, Nov. 7th, 9:15am - 1:30pm. For reservations & information call the school at 344-3594. Students from the Knox/Licking Deanery are welcome to attend. A follow-up evening session for parents will be held on Thursday, Nov. 15th, 7pm - 8pm at NCHS.
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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 November: Apologetics and Defense of the
Faith
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Buy-A-Chime Project
At the recent Ohio Catholic Education Association Conference, Blessed Sacrament School staff attended a session where hand-held Choirchime Instruments were demonstrated. Teachers realized that our students would benefit in musical talent, coordination skills, and team-building through the collaborative efforts required in Choirchime performance. Many people in the school community would like to make Choirchime Instruments an addition to our students’ music education. A contribution of $50.00 can buy one chime. A donation in any amount toward the Choirchimes would be appreciated. You can call or visit the school office if you wish to donate to this program.
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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.
Are you getting the garage cleaned out
before winter? Do you have things to get rid of but don’t have the energy or
time to have a yard sale? Consider donating these items to the St. Francis
de Sales Christmas Bazaar (sorry, we
cannot accept clothing)! The Religious Articles booth is also looking
for any donations. Call Konnie Nelson at (740) 403-0750 or Mike O’Neill at 345-5625
to arrange to donate your items
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Bishop Robert Morneau of the Diocese of Green Bay will speak on the Spirituality of Stewardship at the Annual Meeting of The Catholic Foundation on Thursday, Nov. 15th at St. Charles Preparatory School in Cols. Bishop Morneau is nationally recognized for the way he brings this subject to life, touching the hearts of his listeners. All are invited to this dinner meeting. Tickets are $55 each or $400 for a table of eight. Call The Catholic Foundation at 614-443-8893 for reservations.
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Dear Father & Parish Staff,
I pass on to you one of the many expressions of thanks received each day and add my own for all that you and your parishioners have done to make the national Collection for the Church in Latin America a true act of stewardship and solidarity.
It pleases me to have the opportunity to
greet you and to express my sincere thankfulness. First to God, for by his grace I am able to collaborate in the
extension of the Kingdom of God. And in
his name I also want to thank all the Bishops and the Catholic faithful of the
United States for their noble assistance in my formation as a future spiritual
leader of the Church in Honduras.
-A third year seminarian from the
Diocese of Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras
Yours in Christ,
Most Rev. Jaime Soto
Chairman, Committee on the Church in Latin America
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Choose Life…”Every time we go to the polling booth, each citizen faces the task of building a culture of life, or its opposite, through our vote.” (Archbishiop Charles J. Chaput and Bishop Jose Gomez, October Life Statement, 2002)
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OSU - Michigan - Post Game Pasta
Wind down after the battle by enjoying a hot plate of
spaghetti topped by Joe Valente's famous sauce on Saturday, Nov. 17th,
4pm - 7pm in the St. Edward Parish Hall. Proceeds will be used for the St.
Edward K of C charities such as: St. Vincent de Paul, Sisters of the Children
of Mary, etc. Dinner prices include beverage & dessert are: $6.00/adults,
$4.00/ages 4-12, $5.00/seniors and $17.00/family. Carry-out will be available.
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St. Ladislas Church, Columbus is celebrating their 100th Anniversary in 2008 and is in the process of collecting names and notifying past students, parishioners, teachers & religious affiliates so they can be included in the parish directory. If you were a member of St. Ladislas Church and/or student of the school, call Tony (614) 471-5046, Marian at (614) 491-0716 or e-mail us at stladsalumni100@sbcglobal.net. Include name, address, phone number, e-mail address & permission to publish information. If you attended the school, include years attended & graduated. Contact us so we can inform you of upcoming Centennial Celebration Events.
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Pontifical College Josephinum’s Building Spiritual Bridges to the Community lecture series continues on Wednesday, November 14th. Rev. Jared Wicks, S.J., Th.D., contributor to the Lutheran/Catholic world-level dialogue, will present “Vatican II Shaped by its Theologians? Reality and Limits of Contributions by the Council’s Periti” at 7pm in the Jessing Center on the Josephinum campus. The event is free & open to the public; reservations not required. Call 614-985-2497 for more information.
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I am 75 years old
and have always tried to help the Church, but now I need more income. Can the Church help me? Yes, we can!
A seventy-five year
old who establishes a Charitable Gift Annuity through a donation to the Church
receives a fixed payment rate of 7.1% for the rest of her or his life,
substantial tax savings and the opportunity to designate the gift to a parish
or diocesan ministry of her or his choice.
To learn more, join us for a Gift Planning Seminar on Tuesday, November
6th, at 5:30 PM, in the Library. Light refreshments will precede the
program.
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Women’s Day of Renewal is Thursday, Nov. 8th at Holy Spirit Church
(Chapel), 4383 E. Broad St., Whitehall.
Registration begins at 9:45 am with the program 10am to 2pm.. Our guest speaker will be Linda Pelino, who
will talk on "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land." Fr. Dean Mathewson is the celebrant for
Mass. Join us for the day!
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The 62nd Annual Convention of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will be held Saturday, November 17th at St. Mary, Delaware, Ohio. Registration begins at 8:30am. Bishop Frederick F. Campbell will celebrate Mass and our speaker is Fr. Emmanuel Bertrand, O.P., of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Zanesville. The theme this year is "Yes! Lord".
Come for a wonderful gathering of Catholic women. The Convention fee is $25.00 with Nov. 10th registration deadline. Contact our DCCW office for reservations at 614-228-8601 or e-mailing nmontgomery@colsdioc.org. Convention brochures can also be found on our website at www.dccw.colsdioc.org.
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Sr. JoAn Brodman, Pastoral Minister at St. Mary, Marion, will lead an Women’s Evening of Reflection on Monday, Nov. 12th at St. Mary Church, 251 N. Main Street, Marion, Ohio. She will portray Sara, of the Old Testament, and the woman, from Luke’s Gospel, who anointed Jesus lavishly with fragrant oil. What might have been the sentiments in each of those women before, during, and after their encounter with God? As kindred sisters, women in today’s world, what are our longings for God? Where do we encounter God in our everyday Life? What happens in our relationship with God and others after a meaningful encounter and/or relationship with another person? We hope you can join us beginning with dessert buffet at 6:30 p.m. in Moira Hall (church basement). The Reflection will begin at 7pm and conclude at 8:30 pm.
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