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Mass
Intentions for the Week of April 27th
Monday Peter
Chanel, priest, martyr;
Louis Mary de Montfort, priest 8:15 A.M.
Liturgy of the Word & Communion
Tuesday Catherine of Siena, virgin,
doctor 8:15 A.M.
Samuel J. DiGiando, Sr. by Month’s Mind Bereavement Ministry
Wednesday Pius V, pope 8:15 A.M.
Don Finkle by Joe & Jean Finkle
Thursday Joseph the Worker 8:15 A.M.
Special Intention for James Ucker by Family
of Leo Reichert
Friday Athanasius, bishop, doctor 8:45 A.M.
George Rubeck by Rose Blackburn
Saturday Philip & James, Apostles 6:00 P.M.
Mary Tiburzio by Ray Tiburzio Family
Sunday The Ascension of the Lord 8:00 A.M.
Tony Luzio (birthday) by Children
10:30
A.M.
For the People of the Parish
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Servers Schedule for Week of April 27th
Weekdays: April 29th,
April 30th, May 1st, May 2nd
Saturday,
May 3rd 6:00 P.M.
Fiona Van Horn Rosemarie Amore Daniel
Amore
Sunday, May
4th 8:00 A.M.
Dean Anderson Alan
Clune Rick Sexton
10:30 A.M.
Elizabeth McNutt Ben McNutt Kyle Bigler
Mercedes Merrill
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Lector & Eucharistic Minister’s Schedule
Saturday,
May 3rd 6:00 P.M.
Christine Billig, Judy Healy (L), Deacon Pat
Bev Donaldson, Trudie Bormann
Scott Van Horn, Joann Warthen
Sunday, May
4th 8:00 A.M.
Ben Hunsinger, Vern Jewett (L), Deacon Bob
Jay Goletz, Michael Burger
Patrick Wesley, Charlie Molnar
10:30 A.M.
Sarah Ewing, Kathy Wilson (L), Deacon Pat
Karen Gross, Pam Deal, Kelli Morrow, Sue Hannah
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Remember in your prayers all parishioners who are ill especially for
Jim Ucker, Margaret Offenbaker, Catherine Betz, Elizabeth Yonker and for those
who are homebound or in healthcare facilities.
Our Love, Prayers & Sympathy for the
family & friends of Frank
Haluczik, parishioner. May he rest in
the arms of Our Risen Savior.
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A WORD FROM YOUR PASTOR
Dear Parishioners and Guests:
Some of you heard from me last weekend
at the Saturday vigil Mass, or at daily Mass about my
trip to
“Before all else, I thank God for the blessing of being in
your midst,” our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI said at the beginning of his
homily at Nationals Stadium in Washington, D.C., and your Pastor was there to
hear it. What a privilege! It was so obvious that the Pope was delighted
to be with us. He expressed joy and it
was evident in his smile and in his eyes.
Truly, he showed himself to be a loving shepherd.
Words of comfort, words of truth and words of challenge were
spoken. Pope Benedict asked: “Who can
deny that the present moment is a crossroads, not only for the Church in
He called for mutual love among us. “Today I encourage each of you to do what you
can to foster healing and reconciliation, and to assist those who have been
hurt. Also, I ask you to love your priests, and to affirm them in the excellent
work that they do. And above all, pray that the Holy Spirit will pour out his
gifts upon the Church, the gifts that lead to conversion, forgiveness and
growth in holiness.”
He also called for a renewal of Sacramental practice,
especially with use of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
So many images
remain from the Pope’s various stops along his journey. May we open our hearts to understand God’s
invitation extended to us through him. May our nation grow in the ways of justice
and peace.
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Lord, source of eternal life
and truth,
give to Your shepherd, Pope Benedict,
a spirit of courage and right judgment,
a spirit of knowledge and love.
By governing with fidelity those entrusted to
his care, may he, as successor to the apostle
Peter and Vicar of Christ, build Your Church
into a sacrament of unity, love, and peace
for all the world.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Your Son, who lives and reigns with You
and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and
ever. Amen.
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My Dear Fr. Hayes,
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you
most sincerely for the Parish
May God bless you and your parishioners
and keep you all close to His loving heart.
Gratefully yours in Christ,
Father Patrick “Pat” Martin
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Our
Stewardship Collection
Registered Families 660
Budgeted per
week $8,050.00
Stewardship (176 envelopes) $4,763.00
Loose Cash $ 213.00
Total $4,976.00
Deficit for the Week $3,074.00
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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 the Call of the Lord is addressed personally to each of us? All of us together make up the Body of
Christ. No ministry or individual “has
it all.” It is only when we work
together, united through trust, stability and interdependence,
that we can hope to accomplish God’s purpose in our lives.
The Lord has a plan. We are all part of that plan. Those for whom He has chosen a path, He calls
to fulfill their purpose. Are you responding
to your call?
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Secrets of the Life of the Spirit
The Sacraments are means of grace.
Each Sacrament offers us a living encounter with Jesus Christ. When we ignore any of the Sacraments that are
available to us, we miss out on graces that God has set aside for our use. Growth in the life of the Spirit happens more
swiftly when we practice our Faith through participation in the Sacramental
life.
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This Week at Blessed Sacrament
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
Mon. April 28 8:15 a.m. Liturgy of the Word &
Communion
12:00 p.m. Adoration in the Chapel
Tues. April 29 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 30 7:55
a.m. Rosary
8:15 a.m. Mass
9:00 a.m. Adoration until Midnight
7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer
Thurs. May 1 7:55 a.m. Rosary
8:15 a.m. Mass
9:00 a.m.
Study – Rectory
12:00 p.m. Adoration in the Chapel
7:00 p.m. Holy Name Mtg. Cafe
Fri. May 2 8:20 a.m. Rosary
8:45 a.m. School Mass & Crusaders
Sat. May 3 6:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Grp Conf Rm
10:00 a.m. Mass at Children of Mary
4:30 p.m. Reconciliation
6:00 p.m. Mass
Blood
Pressure Checks at all Masses
Ascension of the Lord
Bishop’s Annual Appeal Begins
Sun. May 4 7:30 a.m. Rosary - 8:00 a.m. Mass
Marian Club & Holy Name Society in
Attendance
9:00 a.m. Marian May Breakfast - Cafe
9:05 a.m. CCD Classes
9:15 a.m. RCIA Library
10:30 a.m. Mass
12:00 p.m. May
Crowning
1:00 p.m. Drama Practice – Annex
7:30 p.m. Men’s Group Library
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Everyone
is invited and encouraged to attend our annual May Crowning on Sunday, May 4th at 12pm. Crowning a statue of the Lord's Mother is
symbolic of the honor we give her as the one chosen by God to bear His Son, our
Salvation. Bring your family & friends to this beautiful service in tribute to
our Holy Mother, Mary.
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The Blessed Sacrament Latchkey program is seeking applicants for the 08-09 school year. If you are interested and would like more information contact Mrs. Phelps or Mrs. Packham at 345-4125 or Mrs. Phelps at 405-2272.
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2008 – The Year of Vocations:
Patrons:
St. Gabriel,
Blessed Mother Teresa of
Servant of God, Pope John Paul II
Theme for April: Personal
Call & Witness
Theme for May: Priesthood & Religious Life
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Holy Name Society will be holding 08-09 elections of officers for president, vice president, secretary, & treasure on Thursday, May 1st, 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
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Blessed
Sacrament First Annual Festival of Tables
Our inaugural event will be held on Saturday June 7th, 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. 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. Ticket price is $20.00 per guest which includes $15.00 for a full meal and a $5.00 raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets will be available for $5.00 each. Winner need not be present to win.
A refreshment table will be available or Host/hostess are free to provide their own refreshments.
Blessed Sacrament First Annual Festival of Tables 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. Registration deadline is Friday, May 2nd.
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Choose Life… Abortion is a procedure important to the process of in vitro fertilization, since “fetal reduction” is routinely used. Moreover, embryos are often destroyed in order to choose the most viable embryo for implantation into the woman’s womb. Further, “left-over” embryos are often looked upon as resources for scientific research, rather than as human beings at the beginning of their life who should never be objects of research done not for their benefit but for someone else’s. Richard Doerflinger, Associate Director of the U.S. Catholic Bishops’ Pro-Life Secretariat, commented that “one would have to call the IVF procedure a fairly efficient method of abortion, with a 95-96% success rate.
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All women of the parish are invited to the Annual Marian Club May Breakfast which will be held next Sunday, May 4th 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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Join us
for the 31st Annual Diocesan Senior Citizen’s Day Celebration with
the Bishop on Tuesday, May 20th at St. Andrew Catholic
Church,
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Join Us Wednesday, May 7th
at The Catholic Foundation Professional Advisors Group Meeting with Featured
Speakers: James Bownas, Zaino &
Humphrey, LPA & Michael Winters,
Principal, Bishop Hartley HS. The Topic: 529 Plans. Time:
5:30pm-7pm. Facility tours will be offered! Location:
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Announcing the 2008 Annual Diocesan Pro-life Art & Essay Contest. The Pro-Life Art and Essay Contest is an excellent opportunity for catechesis on the pro-life teachings of the Church: on the Gospel of Life, and on, as Pope John Paul II called it, the battle between the “culture of life” and the “culture of death.” Entries must be postmarked no later than May 13, 2008. The winners will receive cash prizes and may have their winning art work and essays published in The Catholic Times. The art & essay topics are posted on the diocesan website under current news, Office for Social Concerns, Respect Life Program. For more information call the diocesan Office for Social Concerns at (614) 241-2540.
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Newark Catholic Cheerleaders will be hosting an Adornettos Night Fundraiser Tuesday, May 6th, 4:30pm -9pm. All are invited to come and help support Newark Catholic!
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Bus
Pilgrimage “Vatican Splendors”
Members
of St. Nicholas Church,
You
will see exhibits which include Vatican treasures from St. Peter’s
Included
is a late lunch at an Italian restaurant in Little Italy, Trattoria on the
Hill, and visit to
The
bus will leave St. Nicholas Parking Lot,
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Note
from Father Tim,
I encourage you to support the Bishop’s Annual Appeal that begins next weekend, May 3rd & 4th. The Bishop’s Annual Appeal is a source of hope and inspiration for so many in our midst. Our parish family has been asked to raise $44,771.99. In order to reach our goal, I am asking each household to consider a gift of at least $175.00 - $200.00. As you prayerfully reflect upon a gift in proportion to your financial blessings, please know that the Bishop and I are grateful to you for your sacrifice, regardless of the amount. If you are unable to give this weekend, please make your pledge the following weekend, May 10th & 11th. Thank you and God bless you.
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Now Scheduling Reservations for
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Did You Notice the poster from The Catholic Foundation in our vestibule? The Catholic Foundation helps parishes, schools and ministries of the Diocese of Columbus establish permanent income through endowments. Be sure to check out the poster and take home the tear-off sheet to learn more about the option of leaving something to benefit Blessed Sacrament in your will or other estate plan.
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