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Mass
Intentions for the Week of June 22nd
Monday Weekday 8:15 A.M.
Liturgy of the Word & Communion
Tuesday The Nativity of John the
Baptist 8:15 A.M.
Bernard “Skip” Beck (birthday) by wife & family
Wednesday Weekday 8:15 A.M.
Special Intention for Walter Tesnar by Bill & Connie Johnston
Thursday Weekday 8:15 A.M.
Paul Baran by Helen & David Dorsey
Friday Cyril of Alexandria, bishop, doctor 8:15 A.M.
Norbert Rubeck by Rita & Ken Paspy
Saturday Irenaeus, bishop, martyr 6:00 P.M.
Deceased members Ed & Clara Gorius Family by family
Sunday Peter and Paul, Apostles 8:00 A.M.
Edna Luzio (anniversary of death) by children
10:30
A.M.
For the People of the Parish
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Servers Schedule for Week of June 22nd
Weekdays: June 24th,
June 25th, June 26th, June 27th
Brian
Back Kyle Bigler Mercedes Merrill
Saturday,
June 28th 6:00 P.M.
Sierra
Sunday, June
29th 8:00 A.M.
Ashton Priest Natalie
Bowman Theresa Selfe
10:30 A.M.
Sarah Scott Kaycie Brown Cassandra Crisp
Cameron DeBevoise
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Lector & Eucharistic Minister’s Schedule
Saturday,
June 26th 6:00 P.M.
Ken Billig, David Gebhart (L), Deacon Pat
Mollie Phillips, Kim Ruble, Judy Healy, Trudie Bormann
Sunday, June
27th 8:00 A.M.
Esther Finck, Liz Kaercher (L), Deacon Pat
Ann Selby, Patricia Laughman, Charlie & Pat Molnar
10:30 A.M.
Kathy Wilson, Jay Goletz (L), Deacon Pat
Tricia Anderson, Bill Langwasser
Monica Stanley, Phil West
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Remember in your prayers all parishioners who are ill especially for
Kirk Fleming, LMH and for those who are homebound or in healthcare facilities.
Our Love, Prayers & Sympathy for the
family & friends of Sylvia “
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(COLUMN 2)
A WORD FROM YOUR PASTOR
Dear Parishioners:
Today I celebrate my 23rd
Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood.
I am truly in awe of what God has accomplished in me and with me through
these years. As I enter my 24th
year, heading in a new direction, I just want to say thank you for all that you
have been for me. Do you realize that I
have been with you for more than half my priesthood? 12 years and six months with you have taught
me so much about God’s ways and in particular, His way in me. Whatever else I may do in the years ahead,
know that you have played a great part in shaping me as Pastor and as priest.
As most grownups have figured out,
school does not really teach you all you need to know to do the work you end up
doing. Rather, most learning really comes about from on the job training. You have been my teachers and trainers. I am better able to see what God can do when
folks choose to work with Him.
In these years at Blessed Sacrament
and through my years of priestly ministry, I have certainly experienced
difficulties. That is part of life. None of us is perfect. For any of my failings that you feel have
harmed you, I am truly sorry. I trust
that the Good Shepherd will provide the healing we need to move forward with no
regrets.
When I was in the seminary, a priest
who knew me once told me that I was born for priesthood. It rings true. All that has happened in my life, the joys
and the struggles, convince me that it is true.
Now that I am preparing to proclaim the Gospel in another location, I
look forward to a new season of learning and growth. I trust that you will experience that too.
Please pray for me and for all
priests. Know that you are in my heart
and in my prayers always.
And,
one more thing: as a special favor, please invite your children and
grandchildren to think very seriously about following the Lord’s call in their
lives by considering priesthood or religious life, public ministry in the
Catholic Church. I guarantee you: they
will be happier in their lives whatever they decide if they have considered all
the possibilities. Be sure they consider
those possibilities that no one else will tell them about. Tell them why you think the Church would be
lucky to see them in the role of priest or sister or religious brother. Tell them what you have received from those
who have lived such a life. Tell them
that they will be happiest doing whatever they do in response to God’s Call.
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Jesus
I need Thee, precious Jesus,
I
need a friend like Thee;
A friend to soothe and
sympathize,
A
friend to care for me.
I need Thy Heart, sweet
Jesus,
To
feel each anxious care;
I long to tell my every want,
And all my sorrows share.
I need Thy Blood, sweet
Jesus,
To
wash each sinful stain;
To cleanse this sinful soul
of mine
And
make it pure again.
I need Thy Wounds, sweet
Jesus,
To
fly from perils near.
To shelter in their hallowed
clefts,
From every doubt and fear.
I need Thee, sweetest Jesus,
In
Thy Sacrament of Love;
To nourish this poor soul of
mine,
With
the treasures of Thy love.
I’ll need Thee, precious
Jesus,
When
death’s dread hour draws nigh,
To hide me in Thy Sacred
Heart,
‘Till
wafted safe on high.
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Are you going on vacation? Parishioner Jane Downs and her son, Joe, are
interested in dog & house sitting for those who may need this type of
service during time away from home. Call
Jane at 344-5694 for more information.
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Our
Stewardship Collection
Registered Families 650
Budgeted per
week $8,050.00
Stewardship (176 envelopes) $4,747.00
Stewardship
(auto withdrawal) $3,223.50
Loose Cash $ 149.58
Total $8,120.08
Surplus for the Week $ 70.08
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(COLUMN 3)
DID YOU KNOW that being concerned for
“the Things of the Lord” is the earthly equivalent of preparation for Heaven? When a Christian chooses to devote his or her
life to the Lord wholeheartedly, there is a new way of thinking that develops
that puts God first in priority.
We don’t think, “I
cannot go to Mass because it is the only day I can sleep in.” Rather, we think, “I need to get some rest so
I will be able to give God my best on Sunday morning.”
We don’t think, “I
cannot contribute my time, talent, treasure to what the Church is asking
because I have other needs.” Rather, we
think, “I give to God first, and then I trust Him to provide for all my other
needs; if He does not provide something I think I need, then I really don’t
need it.”
Our thoughts are
measured by God’s thoughts, not the other way around. We seek to please God instead of ourselves or
other human beings.
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Mark
your calendar for the week of July 21st, 6pm – 8:30pm for our second
year for
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Come, join us for Padre Pio Prayer Group Rosary & Mass on Thursday, June26th at Blessed Sacrament Church. Rosary is 6:30pm and Mass begins 7pm. Join us for Fellowship following Mass. All are welcome, come, bring a friend!
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This Week at Blessed Sacrament
Bishop’s
Annual Appeal
SVdP Collection
Happy Anniversary Fr. Tim
on your Ordination to the priesthood!
Sun. June 22 7:30 a.m. Rosary
8:00 a.m. Mass
9:00 a.m. Single Parent Family Fair
Mtg. Conf. Rm.
10:30 a.m. Mass
12:00 p.m. Baptisms
1:00 p.m. Parish Self Study Mtg. Café
7:30 p.m. Men’s Grp. Library
Mon. June 23 8:15 a.m. Liturgy of the Word &
Communion
12:00 p.m. Adoration in the Chapel
Tues. June 24 7:55 a.m. Rosary
8:15 a.m. Mass
12:00 p.m. Adoration in the Chapel
Wed. June 25 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. June 26 7:55 a.m. Rosary
8:15 a.m. Mass
9:00 a.m.
Study – Rectory
12:00 p.m. Adoration in the Chapel
6:30 p.m. Padre Pio Prayer Group
Fri. June 27 7:55 a.m. Rosary
8:15 a.m. Mass
Sat. June 28 6:30 p.m. Men’s Prayer Grp Conf. Rm
10:00 a.m. H&S Used Uniform
Café
3:00 p.m. Cub Scouts
Bridging Ceremony - Cafe
4:30 p.m. Reconciliation
6:00 p.m. Mass
Bishop’s
Annual Appeal
Peter’s Pence Collection
Coffee & Donuts after all Sunday Masses
Sun. June 29 7:30 a.m. Rosary
8:00 a.m. Mass
10:30 a.m. Mass
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Poor Clare Nuns
is offering a Women’s Retreat at
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Bishop’s
Annual Appeal Update
So far we have collected $32,768.99 in pledges. If you have not yet had an opportunity to pledge, please drop you pledge envelope in the collection basket at all Masses. Our parish target is $44,771.99. The needs of our diocese are great. Together we support the mission and ministry of the diocese through our gifts. Your gift is greatly appreciated by Bishop Campbell and me.” Fr. Tim
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(COLUMN 4)
2008 – The Year of Vocations:
Patrons:
St. Gabriel,
Blessed Mother Teresa of
Servant of God, Pope John Paul II
Theme for June: Celibacy and Marriage
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Dear Father Hayes,
Thank you for welcoming me to your parish and for giving me the
opportunity to speak about the missionary work of the Brothers of the Sacred
Heart in Kenya, Lesotho, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The members of my congregation are grateful to your parishioners for
their prayerful support and for their generous financial assistance.
I ask that you continue to remember us in your prayers. Be assured you are remembered in the prayers
and Eucharistic liturgies of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.
Sincerely
Brother Paul J.
Herbert, SC
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Thanks to all who have contributed time and effort in landscaping our church & school grounds. Thanks especially to Terri Scott's State Farm helpers, Judy Healy, Carrie Ghiloni & Carol Ghiloni.
Two dogwood trees have been added in front of the church in Memory of Julie Hinger, donated by our choir. Mulch was provided by Irene Cates, BS School, Charlie & Pat Molnar, and the BSS Drama Club. Timbers lining the playground area were also provided by BSS Drama Club and placed by the State Farm Helpers.
Volunteers in charge of designated areas are: Irene Cates & Pat Scott - church area along parking lot; Judy Healy - SE corner in front of church; Terri (Bert) Scott - area to immediate left of front church doors; Andrea Conley - front yard of rectory; Charlie & Pat Molnar - garden behind the Bridesroom; Monica Stanley - entrance area of Annex. Helpers are Kathy Wittig, Shirley Cooperrider, Pauline & Ray Hermandorfer.
More volunteers are needed and welcomed to help. Weeding and clearing debris is a never ending job. Feel free to call any of the above to add your name to the list or stop by anytime to pull a few weeds when you're in the neighborhood.
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Volleyball Camp at Newark Catholic HS is July 21st – July 24th. Camp is open to girls of all skill levels from all schools. The cost is $75 which includes a T-shirt. The schedule is: grades 2-5: 9am-12noon, grades 6-8: 1pm-4pm & grades 9-12: 6pm-9pm. For information call Jeri Helfer at 366-1552 or E-mail helfer@newwavevbc.org
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Choose Life… “The Dutch have
decided that killing is an acceptable answer to human suffering. While it started with just a few, that is the
people who supposedly were at the end of life, it very quickly became the many,
i.e. people with disabilities or those who wanted to die.” Wesley J. Smith, The Southern Cross, 5/12/05
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The Columbus
Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will sponsor a Leadership Workshop at the
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Divorce Workshop
The next eight-week workshop begins Thursday Evenings, 7-9pm,
on
July 10th, 17th,
24th, 31st, August 7th, 14th, 21st,
and ending August 28th
at the
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Mark your calendars now The
Annual Catholic Woman/Young Catholic Women of the Year for 2008 Awards
Banquet to be held on Sunday, August 24th at Berwick Manor
Restaurant & Party House, 3250 Refugee Rd., Cols., at 5pm. Nomination forms for The Catholic Woman of
the Year or Young Catholic Woman of the Year (ages 15-30) are available in your
parish office or online at www.dccw.colsdioc.org. These nominations are for special women who,
out of love for God and all His people, give unselfishly to Family, Parish
& Community. When writing a
nomination, be sure to list and describe any specific qualifications of the
nominee that addresses these areas. Your
remarks should be as descriptive as possible using a maximum of 500 words. (It’s not how much you write – but WHAT you
write.) If there is someone in the
parish that you would like to nominate, submit a nomination form and letter to
the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, 197 E. Gay St., Cols., 43215. For more information contact the DCCW office
614-228-8601. Nominations must be
postmarked no later than July 22, 2008.
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Volunteer opportunities: Visit Nursing Home or Assisted Living Residents, especially those who have no regular visitors or may not have family living nearby.
The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is looking for volunteers to visit residents in nursing homes an act as advocates for their care. Volunteers are provided with a 12-hour initial training program and can be assigned to a nursing home near the volunteers’ home or work. If you are at least 18 and able to commit about 2 hours a week to visit, contact Ruthie Fortkamp at 614-857-1230 or 800-536-5891 or fax 228-1125 or rfortkamp@colscss.org for more information.
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Volunteers are needed at the
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Natural Family Planning (NFP) Workshop
A diocesan Natural Family Planning Workshop will be offered Wednesday evenings, 7-9:15pm, on July 2nd, 16th, 30th; August 27th, & ending September 24th, at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Westerville. Couples are expected to attend all five classes. Diocesan NFP workshops are open to Catholic and non-Catholic couples who desire to learn a safe, effective, and morally acceptable method of family planning. For more information and registration forms, contact the Marriage and Family Life Office at (614) 241-2560/E-mail: FLOMailbox@colsdioc.org or go to www.familylife.colsdioc.org to print a brochure.
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Because of the July 4th holiday, we will be sending our July 6th bulletin early to Dee Printing Company. If you plan to have any articles for that weekend bulletin, send them early to blsac43055@midohio.twcbc.com. Call Kathy at the parish office if you have any questions.
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(end of Bulletin)