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Mass
Intentions for the Week of September 23rd
Monday Weekday 8:15 A.M.
Liturgy of the Word & Communion
Tuesday Weekday 8:15 A.M.
Special Intention for Pvt. Ryan Hanson & Bravo Troop 71 by Joanne Hanson
Wednesday Cosmas & Damian,
martyrs 8:15 A.M.
Suzanne Jones by Blessed Sacrament Parish
Thursday Vincent de Paul, priest 8:15 A.M.
Patty Buoni by Ray Tiburzio
Friday Wenceslaus, martyr; Lawrence Ruiz, &
companions, martyrs 8:45 A.M.
For the
People of the Parish
Saturday Michael, Gabriel, Raphael,
archangels 6:00 P.M.
William Joseph Wachaya (anniversary of death)
by wife & family
Sunday 26th Sunday in
Ordinary Time 8:00 A.M.
Mary E. Tiburzio by Tiburzio Family
10:30
A.M.
Ben Henn by Connie & Don Reid
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Servers Schedule for Week of September 23rd
Weekdays: Sept.
25th, Sept. 26th, Sept. 27th, Sept. 28th
Assigned
by School
Saturday,
September 29th 6:00 P.M.
Thomas Nutter Chad
Nutter James Amore
Sierra Taylor
Sunday,
September 30th 8:00 A.M.
Kaycie Brown Natalie
Bowman Ashton Priest
10:30 A.M.
Carrie Ghiloni Abby Morrow Brian Back
Jacob Cormican
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Lector & Eucharistic Minister’s Schedule
Saturday,
September 29th 6:00 P.M.
Theresa Gebhart, Ken Billig (L), Deacon Pat
Bill & Rita Revercomb, Roger & Deborah Haas
Sunday,
September 30th 8:00
A.M.
Mike Wolfinger, Liz Kaercher (L), Deacon Pat
Marge Burger, Patricia Laughman
Christina Priest, Patrick Wesley
10:30 A.M.
Ben Hunsinger, Kathy Wilson (L), Deacon Pat
Sue Hannah, Kathy Bline
Betty Neptune, Tricia Anderson
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Remember in your prayers all parishioners who are ill especially for Gloria Fitzgerald, LMH, Marge Burger, and for those who are homebound or in healthcare facilities.
Our Love, Prayers & Sympathy for the
family & friends of Madeline
(Campolo) Taft, parishioner. May she rest
in the arms of Our Risen Savior.
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A WORD FROM YOUR PASTOR
Dear
Parishioners:
Blessed Sacrament Weekend was a
beautiful celebration. Thank you to all
who participated and all who assisted in organizing. Next year, we won’t plan for the two events of Oktoberfest and
Picnic to fall on the same weekend, but when all was said and done, it worked
out this year. I enjoyed myself, for
one!
It is a delight to host others who
come to our early Mass on Oktoberfest Saturday. Something about the crowd who gather annually for that
celebration speaks of the welcome that is the heart of our community. Everyone is genuinely glad to be there.
Celebrating our Picnic Mass outside in
God’s beautiful creation is also a real joy.
The sun, the grass, the trees, and a people who come to be together as
family to worship all create an atmosphere that reminds us what is best about
our community.
I want to thank you all from the
bottom of my heart, and I assure you that I will treasure the memories of these
events for years to come.
To all who were not able to join us,
we want you to know that we missed you!
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Prayer Of Thanksgiving
Lord, thank you for life:
we live as
Your Church,
in faith
and hope.
Lord, thank You for love:
we love in
our families,
in work
and in play.
Lord, thank You for prayer:
we pray in
our joy and our sorrow,
in
laughter and silence.
Lord, thank You for this world:
we delight
in rainbows and skyscrapers,
sand dunes
and icicles,
friendships
and music.
Lord, thank You. Amen.
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Our
Stewardship Collection
Registered Families 670
Budgeted per
week $8,450.00
Stewardship (179 envelopes) $4,328.00
Stewardship
(auto withdrawal) $3,383.50
Loose Cash $ 199.89
Total $7,911.39
Deficit for the Week $538.61
St. Vincent de
Paul Collection $1,326.00
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DID YOU KNOW that family life is meant
to teach us how to share the gift of relationship with one another so we can
learn to share it with God? Children
get their first awareness of relationship from parents. Spouses relate to one another in a manner
that teaches them both how life is.
When we see one another as a gift from
God, we come to understand that we are responsible to and responsible for one
another. It is our duty to nurture and
strengthen the gift we have received.
When we acknowledge that our very selves are a gift from God, we have to
live with dignity and respect, for ourselves and for others.
Family life is the mirror of His Love
that God chose to establish as the most basic unit of human society. How do you help your family to realize that
you are grateful for the gift they are to you?
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BAA 2007
We are almost there!
The most recent report from the Diocese of Columbus has the exciting
news that we now have pledges for the amount of $43,661.12. Our Parish Goal is $44,597.12. So we have reached 97.9% with pledges from
212 households (out of 644) and an average gift of $205.94.
We offer heartfelt thanks to all who have pledged. We heartily encourage any who have not made
a pledge to help us reach the goal.
Remember, after we reach our goal, funds that are donated through the
B.A.A. are returned to the parish without the diocesan tax. Please consider making a pledge if your
family has not already done so.
Only 1/3 of our
membership has achieved something wonderful.
If only five more families would make a pledge with the average gift, we
would be at our goal. Are we not all grateful for all that God has done for us?
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What we have learned together: We discover what is best in ourselves as
a Parish Family when we welcome others to spend time with us. We have something very special that is worth
nurturing. When there are disagreements
among us, these do not have to stand in the way of our being open to others
together.
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Join Catholic Social Services for its 15th Annual Breakfast with the Bishop, which will be held on Friday, September 28th, at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus. Bishop Frederick F. Campbell will provide a faith perspective on some of the issues that we face in today’s society and how these issues affect the educational system. He will be joined by special guest speaker, Susan T. Zelman, Superintendent of Public Instruction for Ohio. Dr. Zelman believes that all children can learn and achieve in an educational system with high expectations and multiple pathways to succeed. Under Dr. Zelman’s leadership, the Ohio Department of Education created a mission for the state’s educational system that has brought sweeping change through standards-based reform. All proceeds from the breakfast will support the programs and services of Catholic Social Services. Individual tickets are available for $40. To inquire about purchasing tickets or event sponsorship, contact Merry Ralston at 614-857-1254 or mralston@colscss.org
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World Youth Day & Venture Crew 1618
Mega Garage Sale and Bake Sale Fundraiser
Venture Crew 1618 and other area youth need your help to raise the funds in order to make the trek to the Land Down Under for World Youth Day 2008. A WYD Mega Garage Sale & Bake Sale Fundraiser will be held Saturday, September 29th, 9 am – 3pm at 266 N. Westmoor Ave., Newark. Proceeds will benefit teens that will be making the trip to World Youth Day in Australia as well as other Venture Crew Activities.
We need your donations! Donations of items suitable to sell will be accepted Tuesday, Sept. 25th, & Thursday Sept. 27th at 266 N. Westmoor Ave., Newark, 6pm to 8pm. Questions contact Maggie Wright 740-814-6053.
(Venture Crew 1618 is designed to assist young people in the exploration and formation of their Catholic Faith and to provide them with an opportunity to demonstrate this formation by serving as staff on religious awards programs and retreats. Sponsored by the Columbus Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting.)
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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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Back to School Clearances are happening now! Take advantage of these savings now in preparation for Single Parent – Family Fair next year! School supplies are accepted year round and your support is greatly appreciated! Drop off donations in the back of the church or at the parish office. Thanks again!
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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. Sept. 23 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
12:00 p.m. Baptisms
Mon. Sept. 24 8:15 a.m. Liturgy of the Word &
Communion
12:00 p.m. Adoration in the Chapel
Tues. Sept. 25 7:55 a.m. Rosary
8:15 a.m. Mass
10:00 a.m. 6th & 7th grade Class Mass
12:00 p.m. Adoration in the Chapel
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice - Church
Wed. Sept. 26 7:55 a.m. Rosary
8:15 a.m. Mass
9:00 a.m. Adoration until Midnight
7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer
Thurs. Sept. 27 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
6:00 p.m. Liturgy Mtg. – Library
6:30 p.m. Padre Pio Prayer Grp.
Fri. Sept. 28 8:30 a.m. Rosary
8:45 a.m. School Mass
10:30 a.m. Chestnut House Prayer Service
7:00 p.m. Bingo - Annex
Sat. Sept. 29 4:30 p.m. Reconciliation
6:00 p.m. Mass
Sun. Sept. 30 Donut Sunday sponsored by HNS
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
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Join the Sixth Annual National Life Chain at 2501 Maple Ave. Zanesville (Dr. Colopy's Office across from Taco Bell) on Sunday, October 7th, 2:15-3:30pm. Sponsored by Muskingum Valley Right to Life. For more information: 740-454-7529
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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 September:
Familial Love
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Life With The Saints
Note
to Area #8,
Zips 43055-5000 to 43055-6099,
dedicated to St. Michael The Archangel:
September 29 is the feast day of your saint.
The Sacred Scripture and the small St. Michael Statue are your areas in the church.
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The feast of St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) is celebrated on Sept 23rd. Come join the Padre Pio Prayer Group and celebrate Rosary & Mass on Thursday Sept. 27th at Blessed Sacrament Church. Rosary starts at 6:30pm followed by at Mass 7pm. Enjoy fellowship following Mass. All are welcome.
Stay With Me, Lord
Adapted from
"Prayer of Padre Pio after Communion"
Stay
with me, Lord; you know how easily I abandon You.
Stay with me, Lord, because
I am weak, and I need Your strength that I may not fall so often.
Stay
with me, Lord, for You are my light, and without You I am in darkness.
Stay
with me, Lord so that I hear Your voice and follow You.
Stay
with me, Lord, for I desire to love You very much and always want to be in Your
company. Amen
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It’s Time – Bake Sale
Five years ago we decided that we had some time and talent left over that we could apply to the “building Fund” of the new school, over and beyond our personal donation. We made a commitment to do a weekly ‘Bake Sale’ for 5 years. That time is now completed. During this period we have collected from your donations around $20,000. THANK YOU! But now it is time!
We have completed our commitment and our health is saying ‘it is time’ to pass it on or give it up altogether. I would not expect one or two people to take this over. However a team of four, six, or eight people would be able to rotate weekends and it would not be a burden on anyone. Time involved: about one hour on Friday morning for pick up, about one hour on Saturday for set - up and another one hour on Sunday morning for pick - up and tear - down.
We will continue through September and the new team will begin on October 5th. Instructions and OJT available!
Anyone who would be interested in this opportunity to help the parish debt with time and talent please call: Deacon Bob at 345-1122 or 258-4912.
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Workshop
for Those in the Divorce Process
An eight-week workshop for those going through the divorce process will
begin Thursday, September 27th from 7-9 PM at the Catholic Center,
197 E. Gay St, Columbus. The fee is $40; scholarships are available. For
additional information call the Marriage and Family Life Office at
614/241-2560.
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Please save your Indian Mound Mall receipts for Blessed Sacrament School. Any purchases made from the Indian Mound Mall (any store/restaurant) August 1st until September 30th can be turned in for the school to receive points. You may turn in your receipts to the Mall office and tell them they are for Blessed Sacrament School or drop them in the collection basket or the school office. Thank you for your support of our school.
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Choose Life…”When the choice is made to abort a child based on a medical diagnosis, be it Down Syndrome or any other number of medical issues, it is more than quietly ‘terminating’ flesh and tissue. It is ending a God-given life.” (Brenda Hanson, “The Joy Comes from Doing the Right Thing,” NRL News, June, 2007)
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This weekend all “active” Catholic households should have received a special issue of the newly formatted Catholic Times Diocesan Newspaper. As an “insert” is a “special” subscription envelope. If you like what you see and try the Catholic Times for the next 6 months, simply place $5 into the subscription envelope, complete, and either, drop it into the collection basket at Mass this weekend or next, or drop it into the mail before October 1st. If you write a check, and you want to drop it into the collection, make it payable to the parish; if you are going to mail a check, make it payable to Catholic Times. We hope you enjoy all the improvements to “your” Diocesan newspaper.
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Attention Young Adults! Theology & a Pub will be Thursday, Sept. 27th. TAP is a fun and casual way to learn more about your Catholic faith. This month's speaker is David Hartline, who will be talking about his book, "The Tide Is Turning Towards Catholicism" and how youth involvement has increased in the past. Join us at the Columbus Maennerchor, 966 S. High St., German Village. Admission is just $2.00. Food & drink are available for purchase. Doors open 6pm and the talk begins at 7:30pm. For more information, visit www.theologyandapub.org Hope to see you there!
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“Journeying Through Genesis” Bible Study at
Sts. Peter & Paul Retreat Center
“Journeying Through Genesis,” a seven-week Bible Study will be offered at Sts. Peter & Paul Retreat Center, 2734 Seminary Rd. SE, Newark, beginning Thursday, Oct. 4th, 7-8:30 pm. with Fr. Rod Damico, Associate Vicar, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Westerville, who will lead participants in an exploration of the major stories from the Book of Genesis. Special attention will be given to the relationship of these stories to contemporary life situations. The public is invited. A free will donation of $10 per session is requested. For more information call the retreat center at 928-4246 or visit www.stspeterandpaulretreatcenter.org.
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Licking County Coalition for Housing Matched Savings Program offers low to moderate income individuals & families the help they need to become successful homeowners. Along with a significant monetary contribution (up to $2,000), the program will help participants overcome other obstacles, such as credit challenges and financial education. Called an Individual Development Account (IDA) program, it is a means for participants to save money regularly, usually around $50 per month, towards the down payment of a home. This money is matched by LCCH at a 2 to 1 rate, which means that for every dollar the participant saves, LCCH will contribute two dollars.
Participants must be enrolled in the program for a minimum of six months before they can receive match funds; on average it takes about two years to reach a $1,000 savings goal. LCCH then matches it to give the participant $3,000 to use towards their down payment and any other costs associated with purchasing their home. During that time, participants meet regularly with their case manager and work on improving their credit. The required financial education includes basics, like budgeting and credit, and asset-specific training. Facilitated by realtors, mortgage bankers, and other experts in the field, the asset training will arm participants with the knowledge needed to get the best possible deal.
LCCH is currently taking applicants for the IDA program. If you’re interested, or would like more information, please call (740) 345-1970 between 8:30am & 4:30pm Monday through Friday.
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Women’s Silent Retreat October 5th -7th
The Catholic Laywomen’s Retreat League will offer a Silent Retreat, at St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 E. Broad St., Columbus, on Friday, Oct. 5th, 5:30 pm through Sunday, Oct. 7th at 12 noon and will be directed by Fr. Leo Connolly, who will focus on reflections on the papal encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI, Deus Caritas Est. Fr. Connolly is pastor of St. Nicholas Church, Zanesville. The cost is $100.00 which includes room, meals, & materials. Registration deadline is September 28th. For details or a registration form, contact Sue Dondelewski at 614-863-3108.
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The Marriage and Family Life Office asks you to make note that Monday, September 24th has been set aside as “National Family Day - A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Child.” Join families across the country in sitting down that evening to eat together, without hurry or distraction. Rediscover the sacredness of the family meal.
Lord, it is good to be together. We thank you for
the love we share as we share this meal. May it strengthen us to live in
service. Amen
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Help your children start the school year right and encourage them to become members of the Holy Childhood Association – a Pontifical Mission Society. For 160 years, HCA members have helped make a difference in the lives of children in the Missions through their prayers, personal sacrifice & financial contributions. Help the smallest among us learn about their call to share the love of Jesus with the children of the Missions – about their call to be missionaries. For more information call the Missions Office at 614-228-8603 or email at mismailbox@colsdioc.org
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