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Mass Intentions for the Week of April 20^th

Monday Anselm, bishop, doctor 8:15 A.M.

Liturgy of the Word & Communion

Tuesday Easter Weekday 8:15 A.M.

Madeline Taft by Victoria A. White

Wednesday George, martyr; Adalbert, bishop, martyr 8:15 A.M.

Peggy Poulton by Ken & Pat Scott

Thursday Fidelis of Sigmaringen, priest, martyr 8:15 A.M.

Special Intention Pvt. 1^st Class Ryan Hanson & Bravo Troop 71 by Grammie Hanson

Friday Mark, Evangelist 8:45 A.M.

Ramiro Ospina by Villa Family

Saturday Easter Weekday 6:00 P.M.

For the People of the Parish

Sixth Sunday of Easter 8:00 A.M.

Heather Sullivan by Mike & Judy Healy

10:30 A.M.

Marty Jurden by sister, Barb

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Servers Schedule for Week of April 20^th

Weekdays: April 22^ndt, April 23^rd, April 24^th, April 25^th

Assigned by School

Saturday, April 26^th 6:00 P.M.

Sierra Taylor Thomas Nutter Chad Nutter

Sunday, April 27^th 8:00 A.M.

Tanner Ernest Alison Ernest Ashton Priest

10:30 A.M.

Taylor Ghiloni Trent Ghiloni Carrie Ghiloni

Jacob Langwasser

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Lector & Eucharistic Minister’s Schedule

Saturday, April 26^th 6:00 P.M.

Don Lang, David Gebhart (L), Deacon Bob

Theresa Nutter, Mollie Phillips, Kim Ruble, Judy Healy

Sunday, April 27^th 8:00 A.M.

Al Mazur, Patricia Laughman (L), Deacon Bob

Christina Priest, Patrick Wesley

Bernard Kreim, Gerry Hall

10:30 A.M.

Kathy Wilson, Jay Goletz (L), Deacon Pat

Phil & Sue West, Michael Burger, Velma Braunbeck

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Remember in your prayers all parishioners who are ill especially for Margaret Offenbaker, Mt. Carmel E., Frank Haluczik, Joan Harris, Catherine Betz, Alan Clune, Elizabeth Yonker and for those who are homebound or in healthcare facilities.

Our Love, Prayers & Sympathy for the family & friends of Joseph Panak, father of Barbara Weaver, Virginia Jane Wachaya, Paul Truck, parishioner, Donald Davis, son of Dorothy Martin, Donald Beckman, father of Annmarie Wirth. May they rest in the arms of Our Risen Savior.

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A WORD FROM YOUR PASTOR

Dear Parishioners and Guests:

This past week, your Pastor was among the priests who concelebrated at a Mass with Pope Benedict XVI in Washington, D.C. As this bulletin goes to press, actually, I am on my way to the nation’s capital for this event, traveling with my ordination classmate Fr. Jeff Rimelspach, Pastor of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Powell, Ohio.

Whenever the Pope visits a nation, it is a call to all who live there to be aware of the larger human community. No doubt Pope Benedict’s message to us will include a challenge to have this in view. St. Peter’s Ministry, which is entrusted to those who serve as Bishop of Rome, is a ministry of unity. Jesus Christ left the Church a visible sign of His shepherding love. God has given all of us the responsibility of caring for one another. The Pope reminds us of that call and He comes to us, sent by Jesus Christ, to encourage us along the way.

Be sure that you and all your loved ones are held in my heart as I experience the visit of the Holy Father. Remember to pray for him and for his ministry among God’s People.

This weekend, we welcome Fr. Jerry Stluka for the Sunday morning Masses. Note: As far as we know, he is not the new Pastor! He is filling in for me as I celebrate the Masses at his Parish, Holy Cross Church in Columbus. Holy Cross is celebrating its 150^th Jubilee and I will be part of a team of priests giving a Parish Retreat there this week.

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Beatitudes for Friends of the Aged

Blessed are they who understand

My faltering step and palsied hand.

Blessed are they who know that my ears today

Must strain to catch the things they say.

Blessed are they who seem to know

That my eyes are dim and my wits are slow.

Blessed are they who looked away

When coffee spilled at table today.

Blessed are they with a cheery smile

Who stop to chat for a little while.

Blessed are they who never say,

“You’ve told that story twice today.”

Blessed are they who know the ways

To bring back memories of yesterdays.

Blessed are they who make it known

That I’m loved, respected and not alone.

Blessed are they who know I’m at a loss

To find the strength to carry the Cross.

Blessed are they who ease the days

On my journey Home in loving ways.

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Life in the Spirit Seminars

St. Paul's Catholic Church in Westerville and Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Grove City will be hosting an introduction to the Catholic Charismatic Renewal starting Monday April 21^st, 7:30pm to 9pm. There will be six seminar sessions altogether on successive Mondays, except Memorial Day. For more information, contact the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Center 614-237-7080.

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Our Stewardship Collection

Registered Families 660

Budgeted per week $8,050.00

Stewardship (172 envelopes) $4,446.00

Stewardship (auto withdrawal) $3,248.50

Loose Cash $ 187.09

Total $7,881.59

Deficit for the Week $ 168.41

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Newark Catholic Junior High Athletic Association is currently accepting candidates for the following coaching vacancies for the 08-09 school year. Positions are: 7th grade Volleyball Coach, 7th grade Boys Basketball Coach, & Junior High Wrestling Coach. If interested contact Roger Metcalf, Junior High Athletic Director at 740-814-0866 as soon as possible.

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DID YOU KNOW that Witness is our true Easter Duty? We are witnesses of the gift of Salvation in Jesus Christ. The Truth of the Resurrection of the Lord and the New Life given to us through Him is seen in us. We witness to the power of God. We bring to the world the knowledge of the Truth. Our lives become a sign of the Presence of God in our world.

When you are put on the Witness stand, how will you testify? Will the jury be convinced by what you say and do?

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Secrets of the Life of the Spirit

The struggles we experience in life are part of God’s permissive Will because He has a higher purpose in mind. The tests we undergo are to prove our worth in God. Faith that is tested and proven is precious to God. It has a power that no earthly reality can overcome.

When you are undergoing a “test” that stretches you, keep your eyes on the prize, the Salvation held out to us in Jesus Christ our Lord.

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This Week at Blessed Sacrament

Sun. April 20 Donuts & Coffee after

Masses sponsored by K of C Council 721 - Cafe

7:30 a.m. Rosary - 8:00 a.m. Mass

9:05 a.m. CCD Classes

9:15 a.m. RCIA Library

10:30 a.m. Mass

12:00 p.m. Drama Practice – Annex

12:00 p.m. Baptisms

Mon. April 21 8:15 a.m. Liturgy of the Word &

Communion

12:00 p.m. Adoration in the Chapel

6:00 p.m. Oktoberfest Mtg. Café

6:30 p.m. Planning Mtg. Library

Tues. April 22 7:55 a.m. Rosary

8:15 a.m. Mass

12:00 p.m. Adoration in the Chapel

7:00 p.m. Choir Practice – Church

7:00 p.m. Volleyball Practice - Annex

Wed. April 23 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. Liturgy Mtg. Library

Thurs. April 24 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

6:30 p.m. Padre Pio Prayer Grp Church

Fri. April 25 8:30 a.m. Rosary

8:45 a.m. School Mass

Sat. April 26 6:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Grp Conf Rm

8:00 a.m. Catholic Men’s Conference

New Albany, Ohio

4:30 p.m. Reconciliation

6:00 p.m. Mass

SVdP Collection at all Masses

Donut Sunday after Masses in Café

Sun. April 27 7:30 a.m. Rosary - 8:00 a.m. Mass

9:05 a.m. CCD Classes

9:15 a.m. RCIA Library

10:30 a.m. Mass

12:00 p.m. Drama Practice – Annex

12:00 p.m. Baptisms

7:30 p.m. Men’s Group Library

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K of C Council 721, serving Blessed Sacrament Parish, invites you to join them for donuts, coffee & juice after 8am & 10:30am Masses Today, Sunday, April 20^th. Everyone is invited to come, fellowship & learn more about our council and this Catholic Men's charitable organization.

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The 11^th Annual Catholic Men’s Conference, is Saturday, April 26^th, 8am to 1:30pm, at Church of the Resurrection, 6300 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany.

Presented by the Catholic Men’s Ministry of the Diocese of Columbus, The Rev. Msgr. Stephan J. Moloney, Diocesan Vicar General, will be the Mass celebrant & homilist. The focus of the conference is “Answer the Call to Holiness by Knowing the Love of Christ through Adversity”.

For those registered for the March 8^th conference, no new registration is required. New registrants, the conference is $20 online at www.columbuscatholicmen.com (includes lunch).

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2008 – The Year of Vocations:

Patrons:

St. Paul the Apostle

St. Gabriel, St. Joseph and St. Therese of Lisieux

Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Servant of God, Pope John Paul II

Theme for April: Personal Call & Witness

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Holy Name Society will be holding 08-09 elections of officers for president, vice president, secretary, & treasure on Thursday, May 1^st, 7pm in the school cafeteria. Nominations will be accepted from the floor in addition to those suggested by the HNS nominating committee. All adult men of the parish, especially those actively involved, are asked to prayerfully consider these leadership positions. Contact Vern Jewett 348-0038 vern@quickprototypes.com) or Dcn. Bob Ghiloni 345-1122 dcnbobg1117@roadrunner.com) for information.

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Protecting God’s Children Session will be held at St. Francis de Sales Church on Saturday, May 10^th, 9am to 12:30pm in Johnson Hall. Remember, in order to volunteer around or with children of the diocese or in any diocesan facility you must have attended a session and have a background check on file in the parish and/or school office. Go to http://www.virtus.org/ www.virtus.org to sign up.

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Blessed Sacrament First Annual Festival of Tables

Our inaugural event will be held on Saturday June 7^th, 3pm to 6pm in the school cafeteria. The Festival of Tables is an event that celebrates the art of home entertaining and fellowship.

Table host/hostess is invited to; choose a theme, decorate their table according to their theme and provide the full meal for their invited guest. Ideas for table themes include but not limited to; Seaside Brunch (with a seafood theme), Tailgate Party (hamburgers, hot dogs etc), Formal Dining (bring out your best china, silver, linens and really do it up right). There really is no limit to what you can do, it's your table...be creative!

Each table will be provided for 8-10 guests. The host/hostess will sell or provide tickets to their invited guests. Ticket price is $20.00 per guest which includes $15.00 for a full meal provided by the host/hostess and a $5.00 raffle ticket for a chance at a complete table service for 8; provided this year by Shaw Mechanical. Additional raffle tickets will be available for $5.00 each. Winner need not be present to win.

A refreshment table of lemonade, iced tea & coffee will be available. Host/hostess are free to provide their own refreshments according to their theme.

Blessed Sacrament First Annual Festival of Tables event will benefit our Home & School Scholarship Fund. Contact Mike & Tracey Tennyson at (740) 973-5377 or ohtenfam@gmail.com for more information and to register to host a table. Registration deadline is Friday, May 2^nd.

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Choose Life… “We are knee deep in a culture of death … Our moment in history is marked by a mortal conflict between a culture of life and a culture of death. God put us in the world to do noble things, to love and cherish our fellow human beings, not to destroy them.” The late Rep. Henry Hyde, eloquent defender of the unborn.

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Padre Pio Prayer Group is here at Blessed Sacrament Church on Thursday, April 24^th. Come, join us for Rosary at 6:30 pm & Mass at 7pm. Enjoy fellowship following Mass. All are Welcome! Come, bring a friend!

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All women of the parish are invited to the Annual Marian Club May Breakfast which will be held Sunday, May 4^th after the 8am Mass in the school cafeteria. Our guest speaker will be Father Tim Hayes. Brunch will be catered by Riley's Bakery for $7.50 a person. Plan to join us for Mass at 8am then head to the cafeteria for a delicious brunch & fellowship. For tickets contact Rita Priest at 345-0320, Joann Warthen at 345-5751 or any member of the Marian Club.

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Newark Catholic St Joseph the Worker Day

The day where we help you!

Newark Catholic HS is hosting our annual St. Joseph the Worker Day Friday, May 2^nd. On this day, Newark Catholic lives its Faith and remembers St. Joseph by sending out work crews to assist the community between the hours of 8:30am and 12noon. If you are elderly, and/or need help around the house or yard, please contact our Chaplain, Fr Bob, at 345-9874 ext. 202. Thanks for all of your help with this event!

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From our Diocesan Missions Office: Expanding our spiritual, pastoral and cultural horizons with our fellow Catholics in Central America. Two trips being planned:

July 16^th – 25^th Honduras only, November 13^th – 24^th, El Salvador & Honduras. “We don’t need you to come and build houses. We can build our own and better than you. What we need is for you to come and listen to our stories. To join your lives with ours, so that together, we can build a world that is more just for all of us”. Cata, a resident of Ciudad Juarez. Contact Lany ltapay@colsdioc.org at the Missions Office if you would like to know more about these trips.

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Join us for the Women’s Day of Reflection on Wednesday, April 23^rd, 9am – 2:30pm at St. Francis de Sales Lamy Center with Retreat Leader Fr Emmanuel, OP, of St. Thomas Church, Zanesville. The theme is: Presence of the Spirit in the Sacraments. Cost is $7.00 (includes lunch). Registration & Continental Breakfast from 8:30am -9am. For information call Linda Baldeschwiler at 366-4074. Clip registration form & mail to St. Francis de Sales Church, 66 Granville St., Newark, 43055.

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Women’s Day of Reflection – Wednesday, April 23^rd

Name: Phone:

Church: Amount Enclosed:

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Mark Your Calendar- Camp E.C.H.O.
(Encountering Christ Helping Others)

This week long day camp, geared to kids entering 6th thru 9^th grades, is designed to be a fun week in a Christian environment. Counselors are 10^th thru 12^th graders. Mark your calendars for Camp Echo which will be July 7^th - 11th. Look in future bulletins for more details!

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Attention young adults! Are you looking for a fun way to learn more about your Catholic faith & meet people who share it? Join us for Theology & a Pub at Columbus Maennerchor, 966 South High St., Thursday, April 24^th! Doors open 6pm and the talk starts 7:30pm. Admission is just $2. Food & drink are available for purchase. This month's speaker is Fr. Ervens Mengelle, SSL, assistant professor Pontifical College Josephinum, on the topic of La Iglesia: The Church in Latin America. For full details, visit www.theologyandapub.org.

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The Divine Mercy Ministry, dedicated to helping incarcerated women re-enter society and break the cycles of destruction in their lives, is seeking volunteers. To donate your time, talents, or treasures, contact Mark Fleming at 614-554-2693 or markfleming@divinemercyministry.org. For additional information about this ministry, visit divinemercyministry.org. “Whatever you do to the least of My brethren, you do it to me.” – Matthew 25:40

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Bus Pilgrimage “Vatican Splendors”

Members of St. Nicholas Church, Zanesville have scheduled a bus pilgrimage to Cleveland to see the “Vatican Splendors” exhibit at the Western Reserve Historical Society on Thursday, July 24^th.

You will see exhibits which include Vatican treasures from St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Museums & Swiss Guard that illustrate the evolution of the Church and the Papacy beginning with St. Peter through the Papacy of Pope Benedict XVI.

Included is a late lunch at an Italian restaurant in Little Italy, Trattoria on the Hill, and visit to Holy Rosary Church & Lakeview Cemetery and some time to take in the shops. The cost for the day is $55/each which includes: bus fare, ticket to the exhibit, lunch (a full meal including: fresh bread, house salad, bruschetta, dinner entrée, Spumoni, coffee, hot tea, & tip), snacks on the bus & wonderful fellowship!

The bus will leave St. Nicholas Parking Lot, Zanesville at 7am & return 7pm. Because of the late lunch, we will not stop for dinner. Call Mary Lou Staker at 740-453-7141 to reserve your spot today! A $20 deposit is required for your reservation & payment in full is due no later than June 1^st. We have to fill the 56 passenger bus, so invite your friends!

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Women of St. Francis’ 8th Annual Card Party is Thursday, May 1^st at St. Francis de Sales Lamy Center, 40 Granville St., 7pm until 9pm (doors open 6:30pm). Tickets are $5.00 each & games offered are: Euchre, Progressive Euchre, Tripoli, and Uno or bring a game you & your friends wish to play. Tickets are available by contacting Juanita Cecutti at 344-1627. For general info on this event contact Joanne Hanson at 522-8053.

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Understanding the Annulment Process, a program that provides information about divorce and annulments in the Catholic Church, will be offered on Tuesday, April 29^th, at 7pm at St. Andrew Catholic Church’s Bryce Eck Activity Center, 3880 Reed Rd., Cols. The Rev. Msgr. James L.T. Ruef, MA, JD, JCL, Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Columbus and pastor of Holy Name Parish, Cols., will explain the Church’s position on divorce and give an overview of the annulment procedure. There is no fee, but registration with the Diocese of Columbus Marriage and Family Life Office (614-241-2560), which is sponsoring the program, is requested.

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