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Mass
Intentions for the Week of May 4th
Monday Easter
Weekday 8:15 A.M.
Liturgy of the Word & Communion
Tuesday Easter Weekday 8:15 A.M.
Rita English by Marge Burger
Wednesday Easter Weekday 8:15 A.M.
Madeline Taft by Christopher & Manco Campolo
Thursday Easter Weekday 8:15 A.M.
Ruth Ann Hall by Rita Wimer & Family
Friday Easter Weekday 8:45 A.M.
Paul C. Truck by Month’s Mind Bereavement Ministry
Saturday Blessed Damien Joseph de Veuster of Moloka’i, priest 6:00 P.M.
Molly Loftus Waugh by mother, Verna Loftus
Pentecost Sunday 8:00 A.M.
Clara Belle Bonifant by Tim & Phyllis
Williams
10:30
A.M.
For the People of the Parish
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Servers Schedule for Week of May 4th
Weekdays: May 6th,
May 7th, May 8th, May 9th
Saturday,
May 10th 6:00 P.M.
Giovanna Ghiloni
Sunday, May
11th 8:00 A.M.
Adrienna Priest Ashton Priest Natalie
Bowman
10:30 A.M.
Brian Back Sarah Scott Kaycie Brown
Courtney McCracken
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Lector & Eucharistic Minister’s Schedule
Saturday,
May 3rd 6:00 P.M.
Theresa Gebhart, Ken Billig (L), Deacon Pat
Tina Frischen, Karen Addy, Bill & Rita Revercomb
Sunday, May
4th 8:00 A.M.
Matthew Bowman, Phyllis Williams (L), Deacon Pat
Pat Schwartz, Debbie Bickle, Liz Kaercher, Barb Harris
10:30 A.M.
Michelle Moretti, Evey Fuller-Moore (L), Deacon Pat
Kathy Bline, Betty Neptune, Tricia Anderson, Jay Goletz
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Remember in your prayers all parishioners who are ill especially for
Jim Ucker, Christopher Csubak, Helen Dorsey, Dick Schmitz, 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 Loraditch,
father of Kathy Wilson. May he rest in
the arms of Our Risen Savior.
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A WORD FROM YOUR PASTOR
Dear Parishioners and Guests:
One of my personal goals has been to
broaden our realization as a Parish Family concerning our involvement with
others. At times, Parishes can become
quite literally too “parochial” in their thinking, worrying only about
themselves and their immediate concerns.
I believe that the more universal and generous we are in our outlook,
the better chance we have of accomplishing our true purpose of bringing about
the
Last week, Dr. Tom Fitzsimmons gave a
wonderful reflection on the subject of Endowments and the capacity that we all
have to look toward and prepare for a future by establishing funds that will
keep on giving after we depart from this earth.
He suggested that you as members of the Parish consider “tithing in
death” by remembering Blessed Sacrament in your will. If you contribute to or start an Endowment
Fund in the Catholic Foundation of
It was my privilege to deliver a check
in the amount of $334,150.65 from the estate of Norbert Rubeck to the Catholic
Foundation this past week. This gift
speaks to the generosity of one man who lived very frugally all his life, who
was grateful to the Parish for the generosity shown to him and his family.
This week, we also hear a call to see
our involvement in the needs of the Diocese of
Last year, one third of our Parish
households made a pledge. Could we
increase that number? If you made a
pledge last year, I thank you and invite you to do so again. If you did not make a pledge last year, would
you join us in showing the Bishop of
Along
with this concern for “material” commitment, I invite you again to the
“spiritual” donation that will allow you to thrive in the Life of the
Spirit. Bring your family to share in
our May Crowning at Noon this Sunday.
Pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit in a “New Pentecost” on our
nation. Plan to give Jesus some time in
adoration in the Blessed Sacrament. Be
ready to celebrate our Parish Feast of
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2008
Bishop’s Annual Appeal Prayer
Father, in the Sacrament of the Body and
Blood of Your Son, we are joined to the Christ of the Cross and the Christ of
Glory. May the good works that we do and
the sacrifices we make draw others into the great mystery of Your love for
them. For those in need, we truly are
the presence of that love. Grant us the
courage and goodness to share this mystery.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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Attention all married couples celebrating
their 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th, 55th, 60th Anniversary and every
year thereafter: Jubilee of
Anniversaries 2008 will be held
on Sunday, June 22nd at St. Peter Church,
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Our
Stewardship Collection
Registered Families 660
Budgeted per
week $8,050.00
Stewardship (193 envelopes) $5,598.00
Loose Cash $ 248.00
Total $5,846.00
Deficit for the Week $2,204.0
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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 Ascension is the Mystery of God’s taking our humanity into the very Life
of the Trinity? Through Jesus, we are
one with God. Our human nature is
capable of living Divine Life. Setting
our sights on what is in store for us, we are able to live more fully committed
to what God’s Spirit is accomplishing in our world. The Mystery of the Ascension serves to
complete the “bridge” between Heaven and Earth, and Earth and Heaven. The Word became flesh and “pitched His tent
among us.” Then, He took our “tent” into
the
May our minds and hearts be raised
to what is above that our life here below may reach the heights to which we are
called in Jesus Christ.
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Come and enjoy a delicious Italian meal at Adornettos on Tuesday,
May 27th, 4pm-10pm. A nice
15% of all sales and all tips will be given to the
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This Week at Blessed Sacrament
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
Mon. May 5 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. May 6 7:55 a.m. Rosary
8:15 a.m. Mass
12:00 p.m. Adoration in the Chapel
7:00 p.m. Marian Club - Cafe
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice – Church
7:00 p.m. Volleyball Practice - Annex
Wed. May 7 7:55 a.m. Rosary
8:15 a.m. Mass
9:00 a.m. Adoration until Midnight
10:30 a.m. SharonBrook Prayer Service
6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts - Cafe
7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer
Thurs. May 8 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 Mtg. Library
Fri. May 9 8:20 a.m. Rosary
8:45 a.m. School Mass & Crusaders
Sat. May 10 6:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Grp Conf Rm
4:30 p.m. Reconciliation
6:00 p.m. Mass
Pentecost
Mother’s Day
Bishop’s Annual Appeal
Sun. May 11 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
7:30 p.m. Men’s Group Library
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Everyone
is invited and encouraged to attend our annual May Crowning Today, 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 May: Priesthood & Religious Life
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Secrets of the Life
of the Spirit
The devotion
Catholics have for the Blessed Virgin Mary is a means of grace that enables us
to see what God has in store for all who are willing to cooperate with Him. Mary is God’s own creation, and she is the
one member of the human race who allowed God’s grace to bring her to the full
reality God intended for us.
When we experience devotion to Mary, we
are opening our spirits to the grace that operates through her in her Son. There is a “place” that a mother has in her
heart for each of her children that is all their own. By drawing close to the Immaculate Heart of
Mary, we discover the path to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Mary prays with us and for us, seeking the
graces we need to be who her Son calls us to be.
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Protecting God’s Children Session will be held at St. Francis
de
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Choose Life… In a
desperate attempt at rationalizing their support for abortion, some clergy in
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All are invited to the Parish Open House in Celebration of Father Tim Hayes on Saturday, May 17th from 1pm until 4pm in the School Cafeteria. Parishioners are encouraged to bring finger foods/snacks to share. Special presentations begin at 3pm. If you have questions, contact Kathy at the parish office 345-4290.
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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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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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Seniors' Morning of Reflection at Christ the
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Catholic Inspiration (614)-443-0864 is a Catholic Telephone Recorded Message made twice each week. This inspirational recorded message has been provided by the Columbus Legion of Mary since January 1971.
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