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Mass
Intentions for the Week of September 30th
Monday Thérèse of the Child Jesus,
virgin, doctor 8:15 A.M.
Liturgy of the Word & Communion
Tuesday The Guardian Angels 8:15 A.M.
Julie Hinger by Alice & Chanty
Wednesday Weekday 8:15 A.M.
Tom Rubeck (anniversary of death) by Jane
Thursday Francis of Assisi,
religious 8:15 A.M.
For the People of the Parish
Friday Weekday 8:45 A.M.
Madeline
Taft by Scott & Sharon Van Horn Family
Saturday Bruno, priest; Blessed
Marie-Rose Durocher, virgin 6:00 P.M.
Gregory C. Camp by Month’s Mind Bereavement
Ministry
Sunday 27th Sunday in
Ordinary Time 8:00 A.M.
For the People of the Parish
10:30
A.M.
George Pintz by Betty Pintz, Jim, Steve, Jan
& John
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Servers Schedule for Week of September 30th
Weekdays: Oct
2nd, Oct. 3rd, Oct. 4th, Oct. 5th
Assigned
by School
Saturday,
October 6th 6:00 P.M.
Dean Anderson Alan
Clune Vern Jewett
Rick Sexton
Sunday,
October 7th 8:00 A.M.
Adrienna Priest Alison Ernest Tanner
Ernest
10:30 A.M.
Jacob Cormican Sara Scott Daniel Miller
Courtney Butler
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Lector & Eucharistic Minister’s Schedule
Saturday,
October 6th 6:00 P.M.
Ben Hunsinger, Mike Wolfinger (L), Deacon Pat
Michael Burger, Bill Revercomb
Jay Goletz, Bill Langwasser
Sunday, October
7th 8:00
A.M.
Al Mazur, Patricia Laughman (L), Deacon Bob
Jim & Nancy Ogilbee, Pat Schwartz, Glenna Bowman
10:30 A.M.
Evey Fuller-Moore, Sarah Ewing (L), Deacon Pat
Betty Neptune, Tricia Anderson
Monica Stanley, Sue Hannah
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Remember in your prayers all parishioners who are ill especially for Floyd Cox, LMH and for those who are homebound or in healthcare facilities.
Our Love, Prayers & Sympathy for the
family & friends of Rose
Muir, mother of Sara Stephens, Herman Orsborn, father of Richard Orsborn &
Jim Paul III. May they rest in the arms
of Our Risen Savior.
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A WORD FROM YOUR PASTOR
Dear Parishioners:
My home parish as an elementary school
student from grades 2-8 was St. Gabriel Parish in Columbus. My siblings and I also attended St. Gabriel
School. For many of those years, our
Pastor was Father William Patterson. I
attended the funeral Mass for Father Patterson this past week at the Church of
the Holy Redeemer in Portsmouth. Bishop
James Griffin was the presider and Fr. Dwayne McNew gave the homily. It was a wonderful tribute to a good and
holy priest.
Fr. Patterson
and servers at St. Gabriel
Since I first heard about his death
last week, I have been thinking about my years at St. Gabriel and all the
things I learned from Father Patterson.
He was a true witness of devotion to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and
of being a sign of God’s concern for His People, especially His children. Interest in family life and in practice of
Faith as a family were also hallmarks of his approach to priestly
ministry. He kept in touch with many
people, often just showing up on the doorstep in his famous green truck.
I once told Father Patterson that one
reason I worked so diligently for our new school building at Blessed Sacrament
was his witness in efforts to save St. Gabriel School when it was being forced
to close in the late 1970’s. I could
see that if we did not plan for a future, we would not have one. My prayer is that our efforts will continue
to provide Catholic education in this Parish for many years to come.
As I join my family and all the
friends of Father Patterson in saying farewell, I invite you to gather your own
memories of the priests and religious and others who have made a difference in
your life.
Father Patterson told me as I was beginning
my studies for the priesthood to remember that “priesthood is for your whole
life.” He lived his whole life as a
faithful priest. That gives me hope
that I may do that also. I invite our
children to listen to the voice of God as He calls some of them to priesthood
and religious life.
Father Patterson’s Penance was always
the same: “Say five Our Father’s and five Hail Mary’s, and please pray for
me.” Will you do this for Father
Patterson and for your Pastor?
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For all that has been, Lord, Thanks!
For all that will be, Lord, Yes!
--Dag Hammarskjöld, Secretary General of the U.N.
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Our
Stewardship Collection
Registered Families 670
Budgeted per week $8,450.00
Stewardship (185 envelopes) $5,282.00
Loose Cash $ 208.95
Total $5,490.95
Deficit for the Week $2,959.05
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Thanks to all who organized and participated in
our Annual Oktoberfest. To date we have
realized a profit of about $6,000.00 in support of Blessed Sacrament School.
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DID YOU KNOW that families are meant
to grow? God’s desire is that all human
beings be included in the family He has established among us through Jesus
Christ. All in the Family means that we
cannot ever settle for a small group closed in on itself. The family of God is all inclusive. No one is to be left out. “No child left behind” may be a good motto
for the journey to the Kingdom.
There is often a temptation to give up when our
invitation to the life of Faith is rejected.
When members of our families cease practicing the Faith or when others
reject us do to our own commitment to the teachings of the Church, we can
wonder if it is worth the effort. God
has not told us that we will be successful, but He does ask us to keep
trying. Have you invited anyone to the
Kingdom recently?
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Come Celebrate St. Francis of Assisi! The Secular Franciscan Fraternity of Padre Pio will be celebrating the traditional Transitus celebration marking the death of St. Francis of Assisi. The Transitus will be held at St. Francis de Sales on 66 Granville St., Newark. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will precede the 7pm celebration on October 3rd, the vigil of the feast of St. Francis.
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What we have learned together: Celebration of the Mass by those who understand it is a powerful witness of Faith. When we take time to help one another learn the meaning of the Mass and each element of its celebration, we deepen our own experience of the Mass. Families who have kept alive the practice of attending Mass together are a sign to everyone of the joy of praying together. Families whose members are regularly at Mass find the Funeral Mass especially consoling when they mourn the loss of loved ones.
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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. 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
Mon. Oct. 1 8:15 a.m. Liturgy of the Word &
Communion
12:00 p.m. Adoration in the Chapel
6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts – Café
6:30 p.m. Couples Grp. – Brides room
Tues. Oct. 2 7:55 a.m. Rosary
8:15 a.m. Mass
10:00 a.m. 5th grade Class Mass
12:00 p.m. Adoration in the Chapel
7:00 p.m. Marian Club - Cafe
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice - Church
Wed. Oct. 3 7:55 a.m. Rosary
8:15 a.m. Mass
9:00 a.m. Adoration until Midnight
10:30 a.m. SharonBrooke Prayer Service
6:15 p.m. “Trunk or Treat” Mtg Library
6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts - Cafe
7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer
Thurs. Oct. 4 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
7:00 p.m. Holy Name Mtg. - Cafe
Fri. Oct. 5 8:30 a.m. Rosary
8:45 a.m. School Mass, Crusaders
7:00 p.m. Bingo - Annex
Sat. Oct. 6 10:00 a.m. Mass at Children of Mary
4:30 p.m. Reconciliation
6:00 p.m. Mass with HNS attending
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
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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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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 October: Catechesis
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Life with the Saints
Note to Area #7
Zips 43055-4500 to 43055-4999,
dedicated to St. Therese: October 1st is the feast day of your saint.
St. Therese's Window and Statue are your area in the church.
Note to Area #9,
Zips 43055-6100 to 43055-6349,
dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi: October 4th is the feast day of your saint.
St. Francis of Assisi's Window & the Statue in the garden are your area in the church.
Note to Area #4
Zips 43055-2900 to 43055-3399,
dedicated to St. Faustina: Mercy Sunday (the Sunday after Easter) & October 5th
are the feast days of your saint.
The Divine Mercy Image is your area in the church.
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The 28th Annual Columbus Italian Festival, presented by St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church, celebrates our Italian-American culture. Enjoy live entertainment, open-air markets, Italian dancing, bocce, children’s area & plenty of fabulous Italian food. Raffle tickets for $50,000 prize available for $100/ticket. Join us Friday, Oct. 5th , 5 – 11pm; Saturday, Oct. 6th 12pm – 11pm; Sunday, Oct. 7th, 12pm – 6pm. Admission is: Adults $5/day, Children 12 & under (accompanied by adult) are free. Regular admission tickets available at the entrance gate, or a Passport ticket, (for the 3 days) for $10 available at the parish office (614-294-5319). The festival will be held 720 Hamlet St., Cols. (one block west of N. 4th St., just north I-670 ramp.) For info call 614-294-8259 or go online: www.columbusitalianfestival.com
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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. Nancy will concentrate on: “There’s
always more of the gift of God…God did not give a spirit of timidity, but the
Spirit of power and love and self-control (2 Tim 1:6-7).”
Sr. Nancy serves the Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) in the U.S. as a member of the National Council of CCR and has served as coordinator of the Charismatic Renewal in the Archdiocese of New York. She continues her teaching ministry supported by her community of Sisters of Charity in Scarsdale. The registration deadline is October 12th. For cost details and a registration form, contact the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Center at 614-237-7080, or e-mail columbusccr@sbcglobal.net.
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Join us for 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…Legislation to legalize assisted suicide would establish “ending life as an appropriate way to relieve suffering. Once that premise has been established, it becomes logical to extend what is then seen as ‘a legitimate medical treatment’ to the chronically ill, the terminally ill at any stage, individuals in intractable pain and even those who are depressed.” (Dr. Wesley J. Smith, The Southern Cross, 5/24/07)
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Remember, if you’d
like to receive the Catholic Times
Diocesan newspaper for the next 6 months for ONLY $5, you must submit your
special subscription envelope into the collection TODAY, or drop it into the
mail by October 1st. If you
write a check & drop it into the collection basket, 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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Plan to attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend! Its 44 hours away from work, kids, and chores, where couples learn and experience how to enhance the sacrament of their marriage. Upcoming Marriage Encounter weekends are November 2nd-4th & February 22nd-24th. Let us know that you’re interested as soon as you can! For information or to register, contact Paul & Marilou Clouse at 740-746-9003 or visit our website at www.wwmecolumbus.org
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“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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Full-Time Employment Opportunities: The Ohio Citizen Corps is looking for two AmeriCorps VISTA workers. These full-time workers will assist low income and special needs populations (older adults, non-English speaking, and persons with disabilities) to become better prepared for disasters; development of Volunteer Reception Centers; and support current Ohio’s Citizen Corps programs. Recommended qualifications: experience in developing partnerships; ability to work with diverse individuals and communities; experience recruiting and coordinating volunteers; excellent communication skills, including public speaking and/or training; computer skills; organizational skills and the ability to multi-task; travel required - must have valid driver’s license and dependable transportation. For more information contact: Erin Cordle, Office for Social Concerns, ecordle@colsdioc.org 614-241-2540 or Beth Eck, FIRSTLINK, 195 N. Grant Ave. Columbus 43215, beck@firstlink.org 614-221-6766
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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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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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Society of Peter
Apostle – A Pontifical Mission Society:
SPA Supports some 80,000 Major Seminarians and Religious Men and Women Novices all over the world. Pope John Paul II said: “It would be a tragedy if a vocation is lost due to a lack of financial help”. If you are interested in helping or in knowing more about the Society of Peter Apostle, contact Lany at the Missions Office -614 228-8603 or email: (L) ltapay@colsdioc.org.
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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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