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Mass
Intentions for the Week of January 6th
Monday Raymond of Peñafort,
priest 8:15 A.M.
Liturgy of the Word & Communion
Tuesday Weekday 8:15 A.M.
Tina Elizondo by Linda Elizondo
Wednesday Weekday 8:15 A.M.
Barney Susi by
Thursday Weekday 8:15 A.M.
Frank Campolo by Tony & Mary Piemonte
Friday Weekday 8:45 A.M.
Martha Mentz by Harold & Thelma Hitchens
Saturday Weekday 6:00 P.M.
For the People of the Parish
Sunday The Baptism of the Lord 8:00 A.M.
Dominic Calasso (birthday) by Family
10:30
A.M.
Jennifer Pintz (birthday) by Jim, Cathy, Natalie, Katie & Kevin
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Servers Schedule for Week of January 6th
Weekdays: Jan.
8th, Jan. 9th, Jan. 10th, Jan. 11th
Saturday,
January 12th 6:00 P.M.
Joanna Phelps Giovanna
Ghiloni
Bridget Fitzpatrick
Saturday,
January 13th 8:00 A.M.
Alison Ernest Peter
Anderson Ashton Priest
10:30 A.M.
Lorre Herbert
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Lector & Eucharistic Minister’s Schedule
Saturday,
January 12th 6:00 P.M.
Judy Healy, Christine Billig (L), Deacon Pat
Bev Donaldson, Kim Ruble
Trudie Bormann, Joann Warthen
Saturday,
January 13th 8:00 A.M.
Grace Donaldson, Esther Finck (L), Deacon Pat
Chris & Adrienna Priest, Patrick Wesley, Jim Ogilbee
10:30 A.M.
Sarah Ewing, Kathy Wilson (L), Deacon Pat
Kelli Morrow, Pam Deal, Kathy Bline, Betty Neptune
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Remember in your prayers all parishioners who are ill especially for
Glenda Ruff, LMH, and for those who are homebound or in healthcare facilities.
Our
Love, Prayers & Sympathy for the family and friends of Larry Wilder, uncle
of Debbie Bickle. May he rest in the
arms of Our Risen Savior.
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A WORD FROM YOUR PASTOR
Dear Parishioners:
I remember very well the first
Epiphany I celebrated with you here at Blessed Sacrament. It was my first weekend as your Pastor. It was a cold, snowy season, and I think
there were some who ventured out only because they were curious to see who the
new Pastor was.
All the ordinary meetings during the
week before had been canceled due to the weather. I was impressed when I realized that without
my asking, the choir sang all the verses of “We Three Kings,” thus giving our
Lord all the gifts to which He was entitled on that Feast. You would be surprised how many parishes just
end after two verses no matter what story the song is meant to tell! I always ask for “We Three Kings” to be
completed when that happens.
Epiphany
is a call to Unity and an invitation to live God’s Plan for our world. God is made manifest in our human
nature. The Magi reveal that God is for
all. The Baptism of the Lord shows that
Jesus is the Beloved Son and that our human nature has been made capable of
bearing the Spirit. The Wedding Feast of
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The Church in
O God,
Who by a star
guided the wise men to the worship of your Son,
we pray You to lead to Yourself
the wise and great of every land
that unto you every knee may bow,
and every thought be brought into captivity.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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Looking for a fun night out? “Put
The Nuns In Charge”! Just when you thought it was safe to back to the
classroom, Sister returns in this sequel to the nationally acclaimed comedy
phenomenon, Late Nite Catechism. Sister is now teaching her own class on
the Golden Rule, with comments about fashion, music, cell phones, bad drivers,
and our general public behavior. In
sister’s world, everything relates to our upbringing in the Catholic
faith. “Sharp, funny, and richly
humane,” says the Chicago Tribune. Join
us at Church of the Resurrection,
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Donations of Used Cancelled Stamps from your Christmas & New Years cards can be left in the church vestibule in a labeled box (near the door of the choir loft). Please leave an inch of paper around all four sides of the stamps to ensure the stamps can be redeemed for charity. Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs appreciate your used stamps this holiday season as well as through out the year. Blessed Sacrament School accepts donations of Campbell's Soup Labels and General Mills Box Tops.
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Our
Stewardship Collection
December 23rd
Registered Families 660
Budgeted per
week $8,450.00
Stewardship (214
envelopes) $6,694.00
Loose Cash $ 217.70
Total $6,911.70
Deficit for the Week $1,538.30
Collection for
December 25th
Registered Families 660
Christmas
Offering (186 envelopes) $5,728.50
Loose Cash $
589.92
Total $6,318.42
Diocesan Charities $ 973.63
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It's been requested by some fathers in the parish to have a Changing Table in the handicapped stall of the men's restroom in the church. A donation of a used, sturdy changing table, in good condition, would be appreciated. Contact the parish office before delivery since we only have room for one! Thanks in advance for your generosity!
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Help
Catholic Social Services continue & improve their many good works by
supporting the 2008 Spirit of Hope Gala which will be held January 26th
at the Columbus Renaissance Hotel. Over
300 business owners, corporate executives, & members of the community will
be in attendance, all in support of Catholic Social Services. We hope you will join us too! Stroll the isles of unique silent auction
items a you enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a gourmet multi-course
dinner. Entertainment will be provided
by The Bill Foley Band. Your attendance
and generous support will allow Catholic Social Services to continue to
strengthen and expand its many vital programs and services for the central
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DID
YOU KNOW that planning for the future is a capacity that is unique to human
beings? It is true that some animals
follow instincts to prepare for winter by storing up food or by building
hideaways that are weather proofed. But
that is not real planning. Only human
beings look toward a future that is truly prepared.
God
has planned for our future not only in this life, but also in the life to come,
when we go from this world into Eternity.
Some job choices and life styles are primarily concerned with life in
this world only. A Vocation is directed
toward our future with God. All human
beings have a call that comes from God to share His Life. Some are invited to share in the task of
proclaiming the Gospel to their fellow human beings.
Are you
looking toward the future with a sense of Hope?
Are you opening your mind and heart to the possibility of shaping your
life choices by way of your Vocation?
Are you encouraging others, especially the young, to listen for the
voice of God speaking in their hearts?
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What we have learned together: God is with us, even in the smallest details of our lives. When we are willing to work with His grace, we begin to discover that He has truly prepared us for whatever happens. He understands our human nature, and He delights in throwing us together in order for us to learn more of Who He Is.
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The Most Rev.
Frederick F. Campbell, Bishop of Columbus, will celebrate Mass 10:30 am on
Tuesday, January 22, 2008, at St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad Street,
Columbus, in observance of the “Day of
Penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through
acts of abortion, and of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee
of the right to life.”
This Day of
Penance & Prayer falls on the anniversary of the January 22, 1973, U.S.
Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade.
All are invited to attend. For
more information including details on parking, contact the Diocesan Office for
Social Concerns at (614) 241-2540. To
read more about the Church’s teaching on pro-life issues, visit the U.S.
Catholic Bishops’ website at www.usccb.org/prolife.
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Have you scheduled your family photograph for the new parish directory? Contact Michele Shaw at 740-975-5005 to schedule your time with the Photographer from Olan Mills who will be in the School Cafeteria on: Wednesday, January 30th, 3:00pm to 9:30pm. Every family who sits for an Olan Mills photo will receive a free 8x10 & a free parish directory. Also, any pictures purchased are 20% off! Remember the directory will not be complete without You!
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This Week at Blessed Sacrament
National Migration Week
Epiphany
Sun. Jan. 6 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. BSS Drama Try-outs -Cafe
2:00 p.m. Open
House Scrapbook
Workshop till 5pm - Cafe
Mon. Jan. 7 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. Jan. 8 7:55 a.m. Rosary
8:15 a.m. Mass
12:00 p.m. Adoration in the Chapel
7:00 p.m. Marian Club – Café
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice
7:00 p.m. Deanery Mtg. St. Edward’s
Wed. Jan. 9 7:55
a.m. Rosary
8:15 a.m. Mass
9:00 a.m. Adoration till Midnight
7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer
7:00 p.m. Scrapbook Workshop Cafe
Thurs. Jan. 10 7:55 a.m. Rosary
8:15 a.m. Mass
9:00 a.m.
Study – Rectory
12:00 p.m. Adoration in the Chapel
5:45 p.m. Deacon Mtg.
7:00 p.m. All Parish Mtg. Café
SVdP Meeting Library
Fri. Jan. 11 8:30 a.m. Rosary
8:45 a.m. School Mass
10:30 a.m. Chestnut House Service
Sat. Jan. 12 6:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Grp. Conf Rm
4:30 p.m. Reconciliation
6:00 p.m. Mass
Sun. Jan. 13 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. Baptisms
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Market Day has an exciting offer that you won’t want to miss! When you order at www.marketday.com in January, you are automatically entered in a contest to win exciting prizes! Prizes include a Disney Vacation package for four, iPods®, and $25 Best Buy® Gift Cards! Simply place your order online by noon on January 10th. It’s that easy! If you have questions or to volunteer to help, contact Rachel Baechle at 763-1039. With your support we are looking forward to reaching our fundraising goals!
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2008 – The Year of Vocations: Begins with the first Sunday of Advent
Patrons:
St. Gabriel,
Blessed Mother Teresa of
Servant of God, Pope John Paul II
Theme for January: Sharing Vision
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Coleen Kelly Mast
will present “Raising Love-Wise Kids in a Lustful World” for parents of
children age 1-14 on Sunday, January 13, 2008, 1:30pm-4:30pm at St.
Matthew School Gym 795 Havens Corners Rd.,
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Choose Life… Stem cell research is about helping the living, but embryonic stem cell research is about destructively harming some of the living, in the name of helping others who are struggling with disease and injury. Should we really allow discrimination against some human beings, i.e. embryos, in the interests of others?” Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. The Ethics of Stem Cell Research (USCCB pamphlet)
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Divorce
Workshop
The next eight-week workshop begins Tuesday evenings,
from 7-9pm, on January 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26
and ends Mar. 4, 2008, at the Catholic Center, 197 E. Gay St,
Columbus. The fee is $40 and
scholarships are available. For additional information call the Marriage and
Family Life Office at 614/241-2560 or go to www.familylife.colsdioc.org and
click on the Hurting Families link, to print a brochure and registration
form.
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A heartfelt “thanks”
to all who took the time to volunteer and help decorate our church for the
Christmas Season. It is beautiful. Our celebration of this season continues
until The Baptism of the Lord which is Sunday, January 13th. At 1:30 p.m. on the Sunday, the 13th,
please join us to take down the decorations, repack and return them to storage.
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January 6 – 12 – National Migration Week
“From Many, One Family of God” is the theme for National Migration
Week, January 6-12, 2008. This year’s
theme reminds us that though we come from many cultures and places, we are all
part of one human family and members of the Body of Christ. For online resources for parishes and
schools, visit the U.S. Catholic Bishops’ National Migration Week website at www.usccb.org/mrs/nmw.shtml
or contact the diocesan Office for Social Concerns at (614) 241-2540.
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The Young Married Couples in Christ Group at St. Mary Church, Delaware, Ohio is hosting an incredible conference on Saturday, February 16, 2008: “Marriage Matters: Life & Love Unlimited!” This conference is organized in conjunction with the observance of World Marriage Sunday which is February 17, 2008. The Young Married Couples in Christ Group believes this is an absolutely “no miss” opportunity for you to deepen your love for you spouse, family and for God. Featured speaker is Sr. Renee Mirkes who has spent eleven years counseling couples on marital ethics and helping them reap unlimited love & life benefits from their marriage. All married & engaged couples are encouraged to mark your calendars and reap the benefits of this amazing presentation. Information/registration flyers are available at the church door entries. Take one home today!
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Theology & a Pub, a monthly program for Catholic Young
Adults, will present a special event on Thursday, January 24th, 7pm
at the Wyandotte Winery,
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Mark your calendars - Rocco is
coming! Rocco Palmo, author of the
internet blog "Whispers in the Loggia" is coming to the
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The
Marriage and Family Life Office asks you to consider what theologian Jack Shea
says, that we don’t see the world as it is – we see the world as we are. If we
hold an inner idea about life’s grimness, hurt, and pain, that’s what we’ll
find. If we hold an inner idea about life’s grace, benevolence, and joy, that,
too, is what we’ll discover. Sometimes in order to make spiritual progress we
need to let go of our old notions of how life is supposed to be, and instead
see life with God’s eyes. What better time than the start of a New Year to
align our inner sight with God’s, in order to discover joy, notice grace, and
be open to life’s benevolence?
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January
18 – Youth Rally for Life
The annual Youth Rally for Life
will be on Friday, January 18, 2008, from Noon to 1 p.m. at the Statehouse,
corner of Broad and High Streets,
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January 25th Bishop George Murry to
present on Diversity
The Most Rev. George V. Murry, S.J., Bishop of Youngstown, will be the
keynote presenter at an event on multicultural diversity. “Celebrate Divine Diversity” will be held on
Friday, January 25th, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Martin de Porres
Center at St. Mary of the Springs,
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From The Alaskan Shepherd:
Dear Friends,
Your
recent truly generous, much-appreciated donation $284.00 – has arrived and is
very gratefully received! We will use it
well in our apostolic ministries. May
God reward and bless you, bless also your dear ones, hear our prayers and grant
your petitions. Know that we will
continue to remember you and all your concerns in a special way.
Kindly
accept these expressions of sincere gratitude as coming also from Bishop Donald
Kettler and all here in this
With all personal best wishes…
Patty Walter, Alaskan Shepherd Editor
(Note: this letter is in response to a donation from our Poor Box)
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