BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH NEWARK, OHIO

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Stewardship: This weekend, we will have our annual Stewardship Talk by the Chair of our Finance Council, Dr. Tom Fitzsimmons. We will also be mailing our stewardship pledge cards to the entire parish. I want to thank all parishioners who so generously give to our parish offertory. Your generous donations fund the ministry of Christ and His Church at Blessed Sacrament. Your donations help make Catholic Education possible for our children. Your donations help make visible the light of Christ in our community. With that said, I ask you to prayerfully consider whether or not you can increase your gift. I encourage you to strive for the goal of tithing 10% of your income to God. One approach to this is 5% to the parish and 5% to other worthy charitable causes. If you are not there, I encourage you to increase 1%-2% of your income and incrementally work your way to that goal. It may mean cutting costs and making sacrifices. Does your monthly gift equal your cell phone payment? Your cable bill? Your internet service? That would be a good minimum to consider. I also want to thank so many who are generously making payments toward our capital campaign and who continue to support the day-to-day operations of the parish through your offertory gift.

Youth Group: I look forward to seeing our Junior High Students (7-8) and High School Students this Sunday, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., in our Centennial Building as our two youth groups meet on the same day and at the same time, but separately. The goal of the youth groups is to grow in our relationship with Christ and help our students discover what it means to be disciples in the world today.

In Christ,Fr. Wilson

Liturgical Ministers Schedule Week of October 16th

Daily Mass Schedule6:15 p.m., Tuesday, October 18th – Judy Healy (L), Assigned Servers

8:15 a.m., Wednesday, October 19th – Don Montell (L), Peyton Riley, Bailee Fleming (Servers)

8:15 a.m., Thursday, October 20th – Mike Back (L), Mark Jewett, Mya Stokes (Servers)

8:30 a.m., Friday, October 21st – Assigned (L), Kate Erhard, Duncan Humphries, Harlei Antritt (Servers)

Sunday Vigil Mass, October 22nd 5:00 P.M. Rudy Snider Mary Snider Elisa Halsey Kate Erhard

Sunday, October 23rd 8:00 A.M. Nicholas Richards Jacob Koch Emily Tennyson

10:30 A.M. Lacey Holman Imani King Maria Hayes De’Andre King-Thompson

Mass Intentions for the Week of October 16thTuesday: St. Luke, Evangelist 6:15 P.M. Emma Calasco by FamilyWednesday: Sts. John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests,Companion, Martyrs 8:15 A.M. Joseph Otondo by Tony & Carol GhiloniThursday: St. Paul of the Cross, Priest 8:15 A.M. Dennis Klineman by the Geiger FamilyFriday: Weekday 8:30 A.M. Dave Ohnesorge by the Scott FamilySaturday: St. John Paul II, Pope 5:00 P.M. Barb Heffley by Paul & Trudie BoremannThirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 A.M. Irma DeVault by husband, Donald 10:30 A.M. For the People of the Parish

Sunday Lector and Eucharistic Ministers Schedule

Sunday Vigil Mass, Saturday, October 22nd 5:00 P.M. Ken Billig, Christine Billig (L), Deacon Patrick, Theresa Nutter, Debbie Bickle, Joyce Williams, Caroline Starr (EM)Sunday, October 23rd 8:00 A.M. Mike Shonebarger, Kathy Wilson (L), Deacon Patrick, Peggy Komada, Nancy Ogilbee, Patrick Wesley, Barb Harris (EM) 10:30 A.M. Thomas Koch, Yvonne King (L), Deacon Patrick, Sharon Van Horn, Michael Burger, Sue & Phil West (EM)

Remember in your prayers all parishioners who are ill or injured, especially for Ryder Holland, Mary Ann McMannis, Richard Spellman, Hunter Wells, Ken Freeman, Pat Molnar, Tegan Wise, Linda Elizondo, Sharon Carpenter, Michelle Darkes, Eileen Gray, Debbie Ridenour, Patty Poth, Mingo O’Rourke, Clayton Mitchell, Florence Medley, Karen Addy, Lou Ann Fleming, and for those who are homebound or in healthcare facilities.

Our love, prayers, and sympathy for the family and friends of Victoria “Tory” Peterson, and Rev. Mr. Joseph P. Checca, Jr. May they rest in the arms of Our Risen Savior.

Next Week’s ScriptureOctober 23rd

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time1st Reading: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18“The Lord hears the cry of the poor”

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 232nd Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

Gospel: Luke 18:9-14This week, we pray Liturgy of the Hours

Seasonal Proper I.

Our Stewardship CollectionOctober 9th

Budgeted per Week $ 11,618.46Offertory (181 envelopes) $ 8,289.00Average Auto Withdrawal (106 households) $ 2,634.95Loose Cash $ 354.00Total $ 11,277.95Deficit ($ 340.51)Year to Date Offertory Budget $ 174,276.90Year to Date Actual Offerings $ 163,211.77Year to Date Deficit ($ 11,065.13)YTD Centennial Building Fund Collection $ 11,326.97Centennial Building Loan Balance $ 1,825,390.31TD Church Restoration Funds Collected $ 725,718.79

Today’s theme is perseverance – Moses keeping his hands upraised throughout the battle, Paul urging Timothy to stay with the task of preaching and teaching, and the widow appealing to the corrupt judge. To be faithful stewards of God’s gifts, we, too, must persevere in the roles to which we are called.

Our Parish & School & EventsParish Prayerline

The entire parish is requested to pray:The Vatican Intentions for the month of October

• Universal: Journalists. That journalist, in carrying out their work, may always be motivated by respect for truth and a strong sense of ethics.

• Evangelization: World Mission Day. That World Mission Day may renew within all Christian communities the joy of the Gospel and the responsibility to announce it.

• Father Wilson’s Intention: That those suffering from any form of addiction, including, addictions to drugs, alcohol, and pornography, would experience healing and freedom.

Baby Bottles for HeartbeatsThe Respect Life Committee will be collecting the baby bottles through the weekend of November 5th and 6th. You may return the bottle filled with your donations to the collection baskets, or to the parish office. Heartbeats assists many women and the unborn in our community.

Adorers Needed!Prayerfully consider signing up for an hour to sit with our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration. We have times to fill: Mondays, 2:00-3:00 p.m., and Tuesday, 4:00-5:00 p.m. We are thankful for all who sit in Adoration. If you have not signed up for an hour, consider stopping by this week and sit with our Lord. Your week will not be the same. For more information, or to volunteer for an hour, call Caroline Starr at 740-366-3591, or call the Parish Office at 740-345-4290.

St. Vincent de Paul CollectionSunday, October 16 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. CCD 9:00 a.m. RCIA – Library 10:30 a.m. Mass 6:00 p.m. Youth Group Gathering – Café

Monday, October 17 12:00 p.m. Adoration till 8:00 p.m. in the church 7:00 p.m. Walking with Purpose Women’s Group – Café

Tuesday, October 18 12:00 p.m. Adoration till 6:00 p.m. in the church 5:30 p.m. Reconciliation till 6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Mass 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice – Church 7:00p.m. Holy Name Meeting – Library

Wednesday, October 19 8:15 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. Adoration till 12:00 a.m. in the church 7:00 p.m. Finance Meeting – Conference Room

Thursday, October 20 8:15 a.m. Mass 6:00 p.m. Alpha Team – Library 6:30 p.m. Alpha – Café

Friday, October 21 8:30 a.m. Mass

Saturday, October 22 6:30 a.m. Men’s Faith Sharing – Conference Room 4:00 p.m. Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass

Scouts Popcorn Sales After All MassesSunday, October 23 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. CCD classes 9:00 a.m. RCIA – Library 10:30 a.m. Mass

Youth NightAll Junior High and High School students are invited to Youth Night, this evening, Sunday, October 16th, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Each group meets separately in our Centennial Building (School Building). Our focus is helping young people encounter Jesus in a deeper way and inviting them to discipleship in their lives today.

Band of BrothersAll Men are welcomed to attend Blessed Sacrament Catholic Men’s Ministry Meeting at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, November 8th, in Shepherd Hall. Join us as we watch Fr. Larry Richards, Men’s Strengthening Summit video, “A Man and his Money.”

This Week

Spiritual AdoptionOur parish is participating in a Spiritual Adoption Program until next June. We will celebrate the impending birth of our spiritual babies with a baby shower in May 2017, which will support our local pregnancy resource center, Heartbeats. “I’m dancing!” The developing baby is now called a “fetus”, which is Latin for “little one.” She is making rapid progress developing all her external and internal organs. During the second month baby teeth form, and finger and toes are developing. Her ears, nose, lips and tongue can now be clearly seen. Brain waves can be recorded. The skeleton changes from cartilage to bone. The central nervous system is now functioning, and so forty muscle sets begin their first exercises. By 8 weeks all body systems are present. This little one is now jumping, flipping and turning – her first dance steps! Please Pray: Lord Jesus Christ, You took our human nature upon Yourself. You shared our life and death, our childhood and adulthood. You also shared our time in the womb. While still God, while worshiped and adored by the angels, while Almighty and filling every part of the universe, You dwelt for nine months in the womb of Mary. You were our Redeemer in the womb, our God who was a preborn child. Lord Jesus, we ask You to bless and protect the children who today are in their mothers’ womb. Save them from the danger of abortion. Give their mothers the grace to sacrifice themselves, in body and soul, for their children. Help all people to recognize in the preborn child a brother, a sister, saved by You, our Redeemer in the womb.

Trunk or TreatTrunk or Treat will be held Wednesday, October 26, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., in the school parking lot. We are asking for donations of prepackaged candy to be dropped off at the church or school. Thank you for your support

Blessed Sacrament School Art Program You won’t want to miss out on the Bouquet of the Month for Linnet’s Flowers benefiting The Blessed Sacrament School Art Program. Coupons may be purchased at the Blessed Sacrament School office for a one-time fee of $25.00, which entitles you to pick up one bouquet each month for a year, beginning in October. Each month, you may upgrade a bouquet for $5.00. Coupon holders will also have a one-time option to buy ½ dozen roses, get ½ dozen free (not valid during February) and receive 20% off one time on an in-stock purchase! Coupons are going fast. Contact the School Office at 740-345-4125 to purchase a Bouquet-A-Month coupon.

October is Respect Life Month and the Month of the Rosary. Our Respect Life Committee has organized our annual gathering to Pray the Rosary on Saturday, October 22nd, at 12:00 noon on the downtown Newark square. The intention is for respect for life from conception to natural death. Due to construction, the Gazebo is not available, so join us at the southwest corner of the square at the water fountain.

Parish StewardshipFr. Wilson invites you to attend an exciting evening of fellowship, food, and information sharing in the Shepherd Hall on Sunday, October 23rd, at 5:00 p.m. Come, hear the good news about our parish initiatives for the future, trends in our parish and Catholic faith, and what is being done to address them. All are invited to attend, especially those making long-term estate plans. Fr. Wilson has invited Loren Brown, President & CEO of The Catholic Foundation, to also present ideas you may need for your long-term planning. Please RSVP to Sara Ireland at The Catholic Foundation at 614-443-8893 or at sireland@catholic-foundation.org.

Catholic Youth Summer CampCatholic Youth Summer Camp is Ohio’s one and only week-long, residential high adventure camp for students entering Grades 6-12. Activities typically include jet skiing, water tubing, paintball, blobbing, high ropes, archery tag, zip lining, rock climbing, giant swing, mountain boarding and more! CYSC offers a truly Catholic and safe environment with daily catechesis that awakens faith and builds missionary disciples. A week at camp includes daily Mass, Adoration, Reconciliation, small group conversations, worship service and authentic community. Go to www.cysc.com for more information and to register.

All women of the parish and friends are welcome to join us, Monday, October 17th, at 7:00 p.m. for a warm and exciting evening as we share our experiences over the last several weeks exploring the Walking with Purpose series, “Living in the Father’s Love.” We will be gathering in our Shepherd Hall for light refreshments and a Connect Coffee Talk to view a short video, “Four Steps to Walking with Purpose.” This ends our first session and invites all women to enter into a new journey together as we study Scripture and grow in knowing Christ. Our next Walking with Purpose series is “Opening Your Heart: The Starting Point.” The cost for the new study guide is $20.00. Contact the Parish Office at 740-345-4290 for more information or to reserve your chair for the next WWP series.

Alpha Celebration Dinner You are invited to attend our Celebration Dinner for the conclusion of the Fall Alpha Course at Blessed Sacrament. Dinner will be Thursday, November 10th, at 6:30 p.m., in Shepherd Hall. Alpha is a program that helps create and build our relationship with Christ. It is a great way for those who have questions about faith, but most important, Alpha builds upon the strong foundations that so many of our parishioners already have. Join us and get a glimpse of the experience that other folks have had attending Alpha. For reservations or information, contact the Alpha Session Leader, Scott Van, Horn, at 740-404-1066 or email svanhorn1@roadrunner.com.

TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 16, 2016Cub Scouts Annual Popcorn Sales

Blessed Sacrament Cub Scout Pack 13 is selling popcorn after all Masses next weekend, October 22/23. All sales help fund Pack camp outings, activities, and events. One of the goals is to fund a winter campout retreat at Camp Falling Rock! Don’t miss the NEW Peanut butter cup flavored popcorn.

Local Events of Interest

Saint Vincent de Paul Needs Your Help During the month of September, the pantry served 211 families representing 610 people and of the 211 families, 22 were new families to the pantry. The pantry is in need of canned fruit, Hamburger Helper-type meals and jelly. Your donations are greatly appreciated The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store is looking for several volunteers to help with the organization of the warehouse area, as well as many other areas within the facility. The warehouse project is scheduled, from October 22nd-October 29th. Join us on Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., and on weekdays, from 12:00-4:00 p.m. The Thrift Store and Food Pantry have contributed significantly to the support of the homeless and needy in our community and the success of the program depends on volunteers and donations. If you, your family or friends are looking for ways to put your Catholic faith into action, then consider being a volunteer in one of the many areas at the Thrift Store on Wilson Street. Contact Chuck Dilbone at 740-877-8738 or cgdilbone@gmail.com.

Around the Diocese

Saints Peter & Paul Retreat CenterWhen it’s time to unplug and unwind from it all, come visit Sts. Peter & Paul Retreat Center in Newark. Sts. Peter & Paul provides the perfect setting for meditation, tranquility, reflection and prayer. We offer private suites, semi-private rooms, dormitory-style rooms, as well as a handicap-accessible room with bathroom, located on our first floor. Visit our mulitple grottos, quiet Chapel, walking trails, reflective pond, or the outdoor Stations of the Cross. Enjoy dining and hospitality services from our own Executive Chef. Mention seeing this ad in your Parish bulletin, and receive a FREE breakfast, lunch or dinner. For more information, call 740-928-4246 or email info@stspeterandpaulretreatcenter.org.

Bethesda Post Abortion Healing MinistryHealing after abortion: Is God calling you to take this journey with Him? Regular support group meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. Call Bethesda Healing Ministry for support and assistance from those who know and have been there. Call Bethesda Healing Ministry confidential lines at 614-309-2651 or 614-309-0157, or visit our website at bethesdahealing.org.

St. Ann/St. Mary’s Annual Turkey DinnerSt. Ann/St. Mary Parish is having their Annual Turkey Dinner on Sunday, November 6th, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., in the Parish Hall on 4th and Chestnut Street, Dresden. They will serve: Turkey and dressing with all the fixings. Cost: $8.00/adults and $5.00/children. Take-outs are available. All are welcome!

Women’s Retreat: Mary and the Holy SpiritExplore a relationship with Mary and the Holy Spirit through the eyes of a Saint with Retreat Director Fr. Josh Wagner from Friday, October 21st-Sunday, October 23rd, at St. Therese Retreat House (5277 E. Broad Street, Columbus). Call 614-500-8115, or register at www.ccrcolumbus.org.

The Pontifical College Josephinum The 2016-2017 lecture series begins Tuesday, October 25, with His Excellency, Most Rev. Joseph E. Kurtz, DD, Archbishop of Louisville, who will present “Amoris Laetitia: Moved by Grace from Self-Assertion to Self-Gift in Community.” Join us at 7:00 p.m., in the Jessing Center (7625 N. High Street, Columbus). This event is free and open to the public; reservations not required. For more information, visit pcj.edu, or contact the Academic Dean’s Office at 614-985-2274 or cebling@pcj.edu.

Join Family Honor on Our Pilgrimage to PolandFamily Honor of Ohio invites parishioners in the Diocese of Columbus on a Family Honor Pilgrimage to Poland, March 28-April 6, 2017. You will visit sites that were significant in the lives of Saints Faustina, Maximillian Kolbe and John Paul II. Spiritual Director for the Pilgrimage is Rev. James L. LeBlanc, Vicar for Family Life for the Diocese of Charleston, SC. For details, go to www.FamilyHonor.org, or contact Canterbury Pilgrimages at 800-653-0017, or the Family Honor National Office at 803-929-0858. Deadline for Pilgrimage deposit is December 5.

Praise Adoration, Mass and SocialAll are welcome to join St. Matthias Church, 1582 Ferris Road, Columbus, Wednesday, October 26, 6:00-9:00 p.m., for a Praise Adoration Mass and Social. We will begin with the Rosary, Praise and 7:30 p.m. Mass, Fr. Justin Reis, Celebrant, followed by a social sponsored by Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Inc., also known as Columbus Catholic Renewal (www.ccrcolumbus.org or 614-500-8115).

Natural Family Planning ClassesA Diocesan NFP Class Series will begin Sunday, November 6, 7:00-9:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Peace Parish, 20 E. Dominion Boulevard, Columbus. The four-session series teaches how to chart fertility signs for reproductive health and family planning. The cost is $85.00 per woman or engaged/married couple. This fee is waived for couples who have paid for a diocesan Joy-Filled Marriage Preparation program. For information and to register, go to familylife.colsdioc.org, or contact Marriage and Family Life at 614-241-2560 or familylife@columbuscatholic.org.