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Mass Intentions for the Week of October 7th

Monday Weekday                                                          8:15 A.M.

   Liturgy of the Word & Communion

Tuesday Denis & companions, martyrs; John Leonardi, priest     8:15 A.M.

   J. Timothy Nichols by Mark & Susan Molnar

Wednesday Weekday                                                     8:15 A.M.

   Patty Buoni by Ray Tiburzio Family

Thursday Weekday                                                         8:15 A.M.

   Leo Gartner by Mike & Judy Healy

Friday Weekday                                                              8:15 A.M.

   Don Tanner by Family

Saturday Weekday                                                         6:00 P.M.

   Janet L. Ellis by Month’s Mind Bereavement Ministry

Sunday 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time                         8:00 A.M.

   Barbara McKee by Joann Warthen

                                                                                      10:30 A.M.

   For the People of the Parish

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Servers Schedule for Week of October 7th

Weekdays: Oct 9th, Oct. 10th, Oct. 11th, Oct. 12th

   Assigned by School

Saturday, October 13th                                                  6:00 P.M.

   Joanna Phelps            Giovanna Ghiloni          Daniel Amore

   Bridget Fitzpatrick

Sunday, October 14th                                                                       8:00 A.M.

   Peter Anderson         Natalie Bowman           Ashton Priest

                                                                                     10:30 A.M.

   Blaine Allen                 Traig Deal                   Addi Deal

   Lorre Herbert

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Lector & Eucharistic Minister’s Schedule

Saturday, October 13th                                                  6:00 P.M.

David Gebhart, Ken Billig (L), Deacon Bob

   Theresa Nutter, Mollie Phillips

     Bev Donaldson, Karen Addy

Sunday, October 14th                                                     8:00 A.M.

Mathew Bowman, Judy Healy (L), Deacon Bob

   Liz Kaercher, Barb Harris, Pam Townsend, Ann Selby

                                                                                      10:30 A.M.

Religious Education Students (x2) (L), Deacon Bob

   Phil & Sue West, Velma Braunbeck, Karen Gross

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Remember in your prayers all parishioners who are ill especially for Floyd Cox, & Laura Montell, LMH and for those who are homebound or in healthcare facilities.

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A WORD FROM YOUR PASTOR

Dear Parishioners:

October is Respect Life month. We are invited to express our Faith in the fundamental truth that life is a sacred gift from God.

The simple truth is that even before human life begins, it belongs to God.  Life is sacred.  Debates about when life begins or about what kind of life is worth living cloud the issue.  God alone has the right to make those determinations.  It is written into the heart of every human being to understand this.  Emotions can cloud our understanding of the truth, but they cannot change the truth.  Popular vote does not determine the truth.  It is not optional for Catholics to be involved in the effort to promote respect for life among our brothers and sisters.  We are charged to protect the most vulnerable.

This month also serves to bring into relief God’s Call to us to live in accord with the Gospel through Vocation Awareness Sunday October 14 and World Mission Sunday October 21.  Our whole life is meant to bring others to an awareness of the God Who calls us by name.  Your life in this world has a purpose.  That purpose can be discerned and you are invited to make a commitment to it.  You are called to a life lived for God in time and in Eternity.

I encourage you to be practical about your response to Life, Call and Mission.  Don’t just let it be a theory you subscribe to.  Let it become more real by concrete choices that change you and those around you.

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For The Holy Family

Faithful God, we pray for all families who have been forced from their homes by war, or flood, or the need to find food. Grant them courage as they travel, safety as they seek refuge, and hope for a secure future.  And may we, who have been given so much, learn to be generous and welcoming to those who, fearful and needy, seek shelter among us.  Amen.

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Our Stewardship Collection

Registered Families                                                             670

Budgeted per week                                                   $8,450.00

Stewardship (173 envelopes)                                    $4,524.00

Loose Cash                                                              $   152.00

Total                                                                         $4,676.00

Deficit for the Week                                                 $3,774.00

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Everybody today seems to be in such a terrible rush; anxious for greater developments and greater wishes and so on; so that children have very little time for their parents; Parents have very little time for each other; and the home begins the disruption of the peace of the world.

-- Mother Teresa

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St. Edwards Knights of Columbus Council #10876 invites you to a musical evening with ‘Sticks and Stones’ which will benefit the Granville, Newark & Heath Society of St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.  Join us on October 13th, 7pm-10:30pm at St. Edward Church, 785 Newark Rd., Granville.  Enjoy a family friendly evening of music from local favorites as they perform classic hits from the 60’s & 70’s that will bring back joyful memories!  Pizza & beverages will be available for purchase. Admission to this event is a bag (or bags) of groceries to donate to the Food Pantry!  Cash donations will also be accepted.  For more information call 587-2459.

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DID YOU KNOW that teaching the Faith is a responsibility that falls especially on Parents?  We are responsible for the material and psychological well being of our children.  We respond to these needs by giving shelter, food, clothing and affection and encouragement.  As the children grow, we ensure that they learn basic skills so they will be capable of providing for their own needs at a later time.  So too are we responsible for educating our children in the ways of Faith.

It is not a good idea to “wait for them to decide” about spiritual matters any more than we wait for them to pick out clothing or food before we attend to these matters.  They learn gradually to communicate preferences material and emotionally.  Spirituality and knowledge of the Faith requires a similar gradual development.

Parents: you have a grave responsibility to teach your children both by word and example.  If you are living faithfully, they will see what you are doing.  If, on the other hand, you are not responding to what you have been given, your children will not learn what God wants for them.  Teach your children by word and example.  Then they will be nourished spiritually and come to know the Gift of God in their lives.

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What we have learned together:  Seeds planted do not grow right away.  It takes patience and perseverance to bring about some plans.  Only God can see the whole picture.  He calls us to live where we are, acknowledging limitations.  He invites us to trust in Him and to hope for a glorious future.  If we do this, there will be a rich harvest.

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Our Market Day incentive for October is to earn $400.00 in Free Books for Blessed Sacrament School Library by having $3,000.00 in sales.  October Market Day order sheets are located in the back of the church or the front door entrances.  Check out the delicious Market Day items and help us stock our Library!  You can submit an order form or visit www.Marketday.com to see the great selection of Market Day foods.  If you have questions or for information contact Rachel Baechle at 763-1039.

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The Coming Home Network International is hosting their fifth annual conference at the Hilton at Easton in Columbus, 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 at 1-800-664-5110 or 740-450-1175.  Information also available at www.chnetwork.org.  Make October 26th28th another weekend given to God.

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Heartbeat asks for your help to maintain operating expenses for our Ultrasound Ministry with the Bottles for Life Campaign.  We offer free ultrasound services to abortion vulnerable women in Licking and surrounding counties at our facility and on the road in our mobile medical center.  Since September 15, 2003 we know of at least 134 moms who have chosen life after seeing their babies on the screen.  Baby Bottles are now available in our church vestibule.  We are asking you to take a baby bottle home, fill it with a check, cash or coins and drop it in the weekend collection baskets by Sunday, October 28th.  We are committed to the sanctity of human life and believe God loves equally the women who come to us as well as he precious lives that many of them carry.

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On the 90th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima and the Miracle of the Sun, there will be a Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 13th, 12pm-1pm at the Gazebo on the Newark Town Square.  On this day, prayers will be offered throughout the nation for reparation for the sins of the world and for world peace.  Please join us at the Gazebo.

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This Week at Blessed Sacrament

Sun.      Oct. 7     Blood Pressure Checks after Masses

                               7:30 a.m.   Rosary

                               8:00 a.m.   Mass

                               9:05 a.m.   CCD Classes

                               9:15 a.m.   RCIA School Library

                             10:30 a.m.   Mass

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

                                                Communion

                             12:00 p.m.   Adoration in the Chapel

                               6:30 p.m.   Boy Scouts – Annex

Tues.    Oct. 9        7:55 a.m.   Rosary

                               8:15 a.m.   Mass

                             10:00 a.m.   3rd/4th grade Class Mass

                             12:00 p.m.   Adoration in the Chapel

                             12:00 p.m.   Serra Club at St. Leonard’s

                               7:00 p.m.   Choir Practice - Church

Wed.     Oct. 10      7:55 a.m.   Rosary

                               8:15 a.m. Mass

                               9:00 a.m.   Adoration until Midnight

                               7:00 p.m.   Evening Prayer

                               7:30 p.m.   Women’s Ministry Conf. Rm

Thurs.   Oct. 11           Teacher’s In-service – No School

                               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 Mtg. – Café

                                                SVdP Mtg. Library

                                                Finance Mtg. Conf. Rm.

Fri.        Oct. 12           Teacher’s In-service – No School

                               7:55 a.m.   Rosary

                               8:15 a.m. Mass

                               7:00 p.m.   Bingo - Annex

Sat.       Oct. 13      6:30 a.m.   Men’s Prayer Grp. Conf Rm

                             12:00 p.m.   Rosary Rally at downtown

                                                Gazebo

                               4:30 p.m.   Reconciliation

                               6:00 p.m.   Mass

Sun.      Oct. 14   Enjoy a Pancake Breakfast after

Sunday Masses hosted by Religious Ed. Program

                               7:30 a.m.   Rosary

                               8:00 a.m.   Mass

                               9:05 a.m.   CCD Classes

                               9:15 a.m.   RCIA School Library

                             10:30 a.m.   CCD Class Mass gr. K/1/8

                             12:00 p.m.   Baptisms

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Bishop Frederick Campbell will celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation for adults of the diocese at 10am on Saturday, November 3rd at St. Joseph Cathedral.  A retreat for candidates and their sponsors will be offered on Saturday, Oct. 27th beginning at 9am and ending at 3pm at St.’s Peter & Paul Retreat Center, Newark.  To register for Adult Confirmation call our parish office at 345-4290 by October 10th.

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Thank you for your donations to the parish Poor Box.  August/September donations of $284.00 were collected and given to Missionary Sisters of Charity under the guidance of Donald J. Kettler, Bishop of Fairbanks, Alaska.  This will help fund the operational costs at the school and help tuition affordable for families.  May God bless you for your generosity in giving to the poor box.

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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 October: Catechesis

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Join the Race to Reduce Poverty!

Join the race to reduce poverty from the comfort of your easy chair!  Team CCHD (Catholic Campaign for Human Development), a group of ambitious runners, will do the rest by participating in the Columbus full and 1/2 Marathon on October 21st.  Team CCHD needs sponsors.  They focus on the mission of CCHD to address the root causes of poverty in America.  Help Team CCHD in their efforts by sending your donations to the Office for Social Concerns, 197 E. Gay St., Columbus, OH 43215.  For more information or to run with Team CCHD contact Amanda Zurface at 614-241-2540.

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Nursing Care in Your Home

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) offering Christ-centered, exceptional private nursing care in your home.  Skilled with HTN, COPD, CHF, DM management and care in all facets.  Denison University and COTC of Nursing graduate.  Very reasonable rates and excellent references. Please call 366-0711 and leave a message.

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Join us for the 21st Annual Women’s Catholic Charismatic Retreat on October 19th beginning at 6pm and ends October 21st following 12 noon lunch at St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 E. Broad St. Cols., directed by Sister Nancy Kellar, S.C.  Sr. who will concentrate on: “There’s always more of the gift of God…”  The registration deadline is October 12th.  For cost details & a registration form, contact the CCR Center at 614-237-7080, or e-mail columbusccr@sbcglobal.net.

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Come & enjoy a delicious Spaghetti Dinner at St. Leonard Church (57 Dorsey Mill Rd., Heath) on Sunday, October 7th, 12noon– 5:00pm.  The costs are: Adults/$6.00; Senior Citizens/$5.00; Children 5yrs. -12yrs./$4.00, and family/$25.00.  Ages 4 & under eat free.  For information or directions call 522-5270.

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Choose Life…On this Respect Life Sunday, the prophet Habakkuk speaks directly to those involved in the struggle to promote respect for human life: “Destruction and violence are before me, there is strife, and clamorous discord,” the Lord replies, “Write down the vision clearly upon the tablets…for the vision still has its time, presses on to fulfillment, and will not disappoint…” (Habakkuk, 1:2-3)

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A Prayer of Reverence for Life from the Marriage and Family Life Office: Almighty God, giver of all that is good, we thank You for the precious gift of human life: for life in the womb, coming from Your creative power; for the life of children, making us glad with their freshness and promise; for the life of young people, hoping for a better world; for the life of people who are disabled, teaching us that every life has value; for the life of the elderly, witnessing to the ageless values of patience and wisdom. Like Blessed Mary, may we always say “YES” to Your gift. May we defend it and promote it from conception to its natural end. And bring us at last, O Father, to the fullness of eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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An Invitation to Singers and Musicians

   We would like to expand our present choir membership so that a full choir would be available at each of the three weekend Masses: 6pm Saturday; 8am &10:30am on Sunday. Also needed are individuals who can be free to sing in a funeral choir.

   This is an invitation for any one who likes to sing or anyone who plays an instrument to come forward and share your talent.  Singers do not need to be able to read music.  Perfect talent is not required, but rather faith and a desire to sing or play "from the heart".

   If interested, please contact Rick Snoor at 740-814-0028, send an e-mail at music@blsac.net, or see him after any of the Masses.

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Anyone wishing to volunteer to work with students or youth of our parish and school must have their BCI fingerprinting, and Protecting God’s Children (PGC) certificates on file in the parish/school office.  You may obtain your BCI report from the YMCA or Sheriff’s office.  Please call either of these places for more information.  To attend a PGC Seminar you need to register online at www.virtus.org.  A Protecting God’s Children seminar is scheduled on Monday, October 29th, 6:30pm at Newark Catholic HS.

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Annual Blessing of Animals

In honor of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, we will have our annual “Blessing of Animals” today, Sunday, October 7th at 1pm.  God created our animals for the good of humanity, bringing us comfort and peace by helping us in our many needs.  Bring your leashed or caged pets, of all sizes, to our parking lot for the Lord’s special blessing.

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October is Respect Life Month

The Catholic Church has long held October to be the month in which we prayerfully celebrate our firm belief that all human life is sacred. The Marriage and Family Life Office encourages you to set aside some uninterrupted time with the members of your family. Choose an evening in October and agree to “put your family first.” Cancel meetings and events that evening and turn off the television and computer to spend time appreciating the unique gifts each person brings to your family and the world. You might retell the story of each child’s birth or share family scrapbooks together. Recite a prayer or Psalm that celebrates life as you gather for your family meal, and end the day with a bedtime blessing of thanksgiving for life.

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Don’t miss a fall day of shopping at the St. Brendan Women’s Club 22nd Annual Harvest Bazaar on Saturday, October 13th, 10am – 4pm at St. Brendan School, 4475 Dublin Rd., Hilliard.  Enjoy Crafts, Quilt Raffle, Door Prizes, Food & Free Admission!

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   Plans are underway to host Blessed Sacrament’s First Annual Trunk or Treat celebration which will be held on Tuesday, October 30th, 5:30pm – 7pm in our parking lot.  This is a fun & safe event for children to come dressed up in their costumes & get candy too!

   Volunteers are needed to decorate car trunks, distribute, sort & keep candy supplied to all cars, help direct traffic etc. Kids will Trick or Treat from car to car in our parking lot instead of door to door.  Wrapped candy donations will be accepted after all Masses starting next week and up to October 27th & 28th.  Collection boxes will be available in the back of church.  Anyone interested in helping can contact Tracey Tennyson at 973-7341 or ohtenfam@gmail.com.

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The Pontifical College Josephinum welcomes you to its 2007-2008 Building Spiritual Bridges to the Community lecture series!  The series begins on Wednesday, October 10th as John Hittinger, Vice-President of Academic Affairs at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, presents “Dimensions of Lay Apostolate According to Vatican II and Pope John Paul II” at 7pm in the Jessing Center on the Josephinum campus. The event is free of charge and open to the public; reservations not required. Call 614-985-2497 for more information.

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2007 National Catholic Youth Conference is November 8th -10th in Columbus.  This fall, 20,000 Catholic teenagers, their chaperones, hundreds of clergy, professed religious, and dozens of bishops will journey to Columbus for the 2007 National Catholic Youth Conference. There is still time to help show your support for this celebration of our Catholic faith! Monetary donations are still needed for hospitality and the thematic park. Please send donations to: OY&YAM (Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry), 197 E. Gay St., Columbus, OH, 43215. It’s not too late to volunteer during the conference! To sign up, please visit: www.ncycColumbus.org

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Diocesan Family Rosary Day Celebration is 3pm on Sunday, October 14th at Christ the King Church, 2777 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus.  Everyone is invited to join in this tribute to Our Blessed Mother.  The homily will be given by Msgr. Frank P. Lane, Pastor of St. Margaret of Cortona Church, Columbus.  Bishop Frederick F. Campbell will preside at this one-hour ceremony and will celebrate Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

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International Recording Artist to Perform In Carey

On Friday, October 12th, internationally acclaimed recording artist Tatiana will perform “Let it Be” at the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation, 315 Clay St., Carey, Ohio. The event features the singer/songwriter on keyboards, backed by a world-class musician Denny Bouchard in an emotional portrayal of the life of the Blessed Mother. The performance begins at 7pm.

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Join the Franciscan Friars a the Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation, Carey, Ohio for a special Hope & Healing Mass (for Breast Cancer Awareness) on Wednesday, October 10th at 7pm.  Join in the candlelight procession and Mass to show your support for breast cancer victims, survivors and their loved ones.

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WE WON!  Thanks to all of you for turning in Mall receipts, Blessed Sacrament School won $3,500.00 (first place) from Indian Mound Mall. We truly appreciate your help! The school has many special projects, including library and technology, that the money will be used to enhance. THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

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