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Blessed Sacrament Parish 1626 West 26th Street, Erie, PA 16508 814/454-0171
Blessed Sacrament Parish
1626 West 26th Street, Erie, PA 16508 814/454-0171
Monsignor Daniel Magraw Pastor [email protected]
Father Michael DeMartinis Sunday Evening [email protected] Monsignor Richard Stack Retired In Residence N/A Monsignor Richard Mayer Retired In Residence [email protected]
Kevin Kunik Permanent Deacon [email protected] Jane Wagner School Principal [email protected]
Erin Rodriguez Facilitator of Religious Education [email protected] Kathy Golden Director of Music [email protected]
Joyce Wickles Bookkeeper [email protected] Diane Fisher Parish Secretary [email protected] Jim Mihlisler [email protected] President of Ushers Lindsey Farrell [email protected] PTC President Mike Danch [email protected] Chairperson of Pastoral Council Carmen Phillips [email protected] Chairperson of Finance Council Susannah Klins [email protected] Chairperson of School Advisory Angelo Lombardi [email protected] Knights of Columbus Jim Theisen [email protected] Webmaster for: www.bsparisherie.org www.bsschoolerie.org
Daily Mass in the Chapel: 7:00am & 8:00am Monday-Friday 8:00am Saturday 8:30am Wednesday (Sept—June) in the Church Saturday Vigil: 5:15 pm Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 am & 7:30 pm Holyday of Obligation: Consult “Mass Intention” Schedule
Saturday: 4:00 - 5:00pm Anytime by appointment
Parish Office 814-454-0171 Office Hours Monday—Friday 8am—4pm Closed for lunch Noon—1pm Fax 814-459-6832 E-mail [email protected] Website www.bsparisherie.org School 814-455-1387 Cafeteria 814-455-7113 Gym Scheduling Mark Kloecker 864-2359 Prayer Requests 452-6990 Bulletin Deadline Monday at noon
The Mission of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish is: To nourish our love of God through Jesus Christ under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Centered in the Eucharist, we are developing a faith community through prayer, education, worship and Christian fellowship. As stewards of God’s love, we strive to share our gifts and talents for the service of God and all His people.
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FAMILY PERSPECTIVE
Today’s theme is perseverance—Moses keeping his hands upraised throughout the battle, Paul urging Timo-thy 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.
SANCTUARY CANDLE
The Sanctuary Candle will burn this week in memory of Jean M. Yezzi from her husband and family.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Saturday, October 22 5:15pm Danine Smola, Amy Scalise, Carolyn Johnston * Sunday, October 23 7:30am Butch & Karyn Coughlin, John Winiecki * 9:00am Lisa Angiolelli, Diane Fisher , Kelly Konopka, Marilyn Konopka, Carol Delo, Clarissa DeRooy, Mari-anne Zimmerman* 11:00am Sarah Meyer , Chr istina Flanagan, Jan Tssario * *Sacristan LECTORS Saturday, October 22 5:15pm Mary Ann Tempestini Sunday, October 23 7:30am Barb Pronko 9:00am J im Calabrese 11:00am Rel Ed Students ALTAR SERVERS Saturday, October 22 5:15pm Madison Toy, Dylan Harr ington Sunday, October 23 7:30am John & Luke MacKenzie 9:00am Alexis & Andrew Danch, Emily Kujan 11:00am Jer ry Nielsen, David & Emily Misko WEEKDAY ALTAR SERVERS October 17-22
Norah DeRooy, Angeline Terrizzi, Annabella & Toriana LaCastro
CELEBRANTS October 22 & 23 5:15pm Msgr . Mayer / Deacon Kunik 7:30am Msgr . Stack / Deacon Kunik 9:00am Msgr . Magraw 11:00am Msgr . Magraw
Monday, October 17– St. Ignatius of Antioch 7:00 +Martin Nordin / Wife & Daughter ** 8:00 +Richard Scarpino / Bob & Mary Alice Haibach ** Tuesday, October 18—St. Luke 7:00 +Henry Zaremba / Janina Wneta ** 8:00 +Patrick DeMatteo / Wife ** Wednesday, October 19—Sts. John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues 7:00 +Shirley & James Cairns / Robert & Carolyn Brabender ** 8:30 +Helen L. Ziegler / Donna [School Liturgy] Thursday, October 20—Weekday 7:00 +Manuel & Arlene Figueira / Ted Niebauer, Jr. ** 8:00 +Margaret DeMarco /Richard & Dolores Tome ** Friday, October 21—Weekday 7:00 +Robert Weber / Kim Wilkorz ** 8:00 +Mary K. Facchiano / John, DeDe, Roy & Flo ** Saturday, October 22—Weekday 8:00 +Steve Danch / Danch Family ** Vigil: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:15 +Ken Cleaver / Mom Sunday, October 23—30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 * People of the Parish 9:00 +Nick Peterson / Family 11:00 +Rachael Shannon / Mom & Dad 7:30 +Helen Anderson / MacWhirter Children * Living ** 7AM & 8AM MASSES IN THE CHAPEL
Liturgical Ministers Mass Intentions
It's easy to say "Pray always" (Luke 18:1) but is it real-ly practical? If we broaden our concept of prayer it is. Service to the family can be a form of prayer. Think doing dishes, fixing stuff around the house, taking care of sometimes crabby kids, providing an income for necessities... Bring prayerful mindfulness to one such act today.
MARRIAGE MOMENT
The Altar Bread and Wine offered at this week’s Masses are in memory of William Vereb, Sr. from his family.
ALTAR BREAD AND WINE
The widow in today’s gospel is praised for her PERSE-VERANCE. In our homes perseverance is a critical ingredient to resolving differences in marriage, and teaching lessons and skills to children. Perseverance is always an act of faith and trust in the goodness of the other person.
HAPPY ARE THEY Happy are they who grieve not for what they have not, but give thanks for what they do have. —Anonymous
October 17 Kevin Kunik October 18 Joyce Wickles October 19 Marilyn Konopka, Kevin Kujan October 20 Millie Vanderhoof October 21 Shelly Wygant October 22 Marie Nedza October 23 Diane Fisher Members of the 31 Club agree to go to daily Mass and /or offer prayers on a particular day every month for an increase of vocations to the Church. One of the best ways to increase vocations is through prayers, and the greatest prayer we have is the holy sacrifice of the Mass. Please call the Parish Office if you want to be on the 31 Club and experience the satisfaction that comes from helping to fulfill a great need in the Church.
31 CLUB Pray for Vocations
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BIBLE STUDY Monsignor Mayer’s Bible Study will meet Monday October 24th at 7:00pm in the cafeteria. Bring your Bible and join the group for Bible study and fellowship.
READINGS OF THE WEEK Monday: Eph 2:1-10; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9 Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Eph 3:14-21; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19; Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 13:1-9 Sunday: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18; Ps 34:2-3, 17-19, 23; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18; Lk 18:9-14
“I try to give to the poor people for love what the rich could get for money. No I would not touch a leper for a thousand pounds, yet I willingly cured him for the love of God.” ~ Saint Teresa
NAVIGATING LIFE WITH AN ADOLESCENT BOY? Fathers and adolescent sons are invited to gather for a day of conversation and activities at Our Lady of the Lake social hall in Edinboro. The Office of Chastity Education in the Diocese of Erie is sponsoring the October 22nd event, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Discussion and activities will include such issues as growing into manhood, communication, the dignity of human life, listening to God’s call, and the beauty of married life. For more information or to register, visit www.ErieRCD.org/nfp.htm and click on Calling All Dads under the events tab, or call Kate Whiteford at 814-824-1259.
FAMILY FEST '16 A NEW DYNAMIC EXPERIENCE OF CHCURCH
November 13 from 11am-5pm (includes 4:00pm Sunday Mass) The Ambassador Center, 7794 Peach Street
$10 per person or $40 for an entire family (includes lunch) * Eucharistic adoration, sacrament of reconciliation & Sunday Mass * Games * Nationally known Catholic speaker Chris Padgett * Vendors and a vocation area that includes Catholic gift shops
For more information and registration, go to www.CatholicFamilyFest.com. Deadline to register and purchase T-shirts is October 17
Sponsored by the Diocesan Youth Board Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Erie
“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world ablaze!” St. Catherine of Siena
WINTER GUIDELINES ISSUED BY ERIE DIOCESAN CEMETERIES All potted plants, emp-ty pots and containers must be removed from Trinity, Calvary, Gate of Heaven, and Mary, Queen of Peace cemeteries by October 31. Winter decorations and holi-day wreaths are permitted after November 1. Your assis-tance will help keep the cemetery grounds clean, safe and beautiful during the winter months.
???QUESTION OF THE WEEK???
ADULT: Whose needs might you be failing to listen to right now? CHILD: How often do you put off chores until you are forced to do them? Who is hurt by such a decision?
DEPENDING ON GOD “Getting by with a little help from our friends” is not an idea that began with the Beatles. Certainly the idea of “getting by with a little help from God” goes back at least to the first reading today from Exodus. How we get that help, however, is the key to this weekend’s scriptures. No matter how inadequate Moses felt to the task God had given him, he persevered—even though he needed help from the people around him. The Israelites especially depended on God for freedom. The woman in the Gospel, desperate and destitute, had no one to depend on, but still she would not give up. She could not afford to bribe the unscrupulous judge, but she pestered him into weariness until finally he met her demands. We sometimes need to turn to others to help us through difficult times; but if we always turn to God, we won’t be disappointed, for our help, the psalm assures us, is from the Lord. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
FOOD BANK VOLUNTEERS We are in desper-ate need of volunteers for our Parish Food Bank. The Food Bank operates twice a month on Tuesday mornings, volunteers are needed by 8:30am to pack the bags for our families. Our next Food Bank is Tuesday, October 25th, the volunteers meet in the garage across from the football field. Any questions, call the Parish Office. The Food Bank can always use brown paper bags and blue plastic bags.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES COUNSELING & ADOPTION SERVICES will be holding a “diaper
drive” to collect baby supplies. Boxes will be available in the lobby of Church for your donations of diapers, blankets, wipes, formula, infant clothing, new bottles, pacifiers, baby lotion, shampoo, and gently used maternity
clothes. They provide programs & services that promote the sacredness of human life. It is important to support women who have chosen “life” despite many obstacles they encounter. Thank you in advance for your generos-ity. Donations will be accepted until October 31st.
NEW OPPORTUNITIES THIS FALL FOR US
DON’T EAT ALONE If you are single, widowed, divorced—young or old– and would enjoy the company of others for dinner, join us on Tuesday, October 18th doors open at 5:30pm, dinner at 6pm in the cafeter ia. Br ing a dish to share, your place setting and bring a friend too!! Dessert, coffee and water will be provided. Share a meal with others, en-joy good food and great conversation!! Parishioners Patty George [868-2991] & Barb Pronko [868-2248] have stepped up to organize this program, so a big thanks to them for getting this new program off the ground. We will meet the third Tuesday of every month. If you are planning on attending please call either Patty or Barb.
October is dedicated
as the month for the rosary.
Pray the rosary daily.
SECOND COLLECTION Today, WORLD MIS-SION SUNDAY, we are called to offer, along with Catholics around the world, our prayers and our financial support, through the Propagation of the Faith, to help those who generously offer their talents, creativity and experience in missionary work. Missionaries bring the message of God's compassion to the entire human family. The Church is commis-sioned to announce the MERCY of God and proclaim mercy in every corner of the World! Please be as generous as possible in today’s second collection ; thank you in advance for your generosity.
NEWS FROM THE DIOCESE SIGN INTERPRETED MASS A Sign Interpreted Mass for the Deaf is held every Sunday at 11:00AM at St. Joseph/Bread of Life Community Church, 147 West 24th Street. For more information, call Michele Inter, Director of Spiritual Ministry for the Disabled and Deaf/Hard of Hearing, at 814/824-1257 or email d&[email protected]. NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING SEMINAR Education is NEVER wasted. Learn about your gift of fertility and true love at a Natural Family Planning class series. Then decide what to do. For more information, call Linda (814) 898-1476 for classes starting Tuesday, November 8th from: 7 – 9 PM in Erie. DIVORCED? SEPARATED? WIDOWED? Transitions, a monthly support group for Separated, Divorced and Widowed persons will meet on Sunday, October 30 from 2 – 4 pm at St. Mark Catholic Center, 429 E. Grandview Blvd. Program includes a short presentation, discussion, followed by refresh-ments. This month’s topic is: “Having Fun While Healing” with guests, The Erie Troubadours. For more information, call 814 – 824-1265 or email at: [email protected]. Visit us at: www.eriercd.org/transitions.htm
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October 23rd October 30th November 6th
All Open Houses are 12:00-3:00pm
BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL NEWS LET IT GROW CONTEST...Blessed Sacrament School is competing for the Let It Grow garden contest. Now through March 14, 2017 you can go on line at http://www.thescienceofsoil.com/contest to cast your vote for Blessed Sacrament. You will be asked to complete 5 multiple-choice questions. Once you have completed the questions (answers do not need to be correct to qualify to vote), you will be taken to the contest-voting page. Search for Blessed Sacrament School by city or zip code. You can go vote each day! The school that receives the most votes will win the grand prize of a $5,000 grant to be used towards a garden/gardening supplies and an introduction to a local agronomist. Five runner up prizes of $1,000 each will be awarded to be used towards a garden/gardening supplies and the opportunity of an in-school celebratory event. Please spread the word and vote for BSS!
2017 MASS BOOK Mass requests for 2017 will be accepted beginning MONDAY, OCTOBER 24th, the Parish Office opens at 8am. With the Pastoral Plan there will most likely be a change in the number of weekend Masses and the times at Blessed Sacrament. There will be one Saturday
Vigil Mass and two Sunday morning Masses and the Sunday evening mass with Father Mike. Once our neighboring parishes are re-configured in February, we will work together with them to explore the times that will best work for our schedules and our needs at Blessed Sacrament so that if a parishioner can not, on occasion, attend Mass here, they can have other options at nearby parishes. Thus, with the possibility of only four Masses total, there will only be three intentions accepted per weekend, the obligatory intention for the People of the Parish will be for the fourth Mass. When you reserve Masses, everyone will be able to have 4 intentions per person, one on the weekend and three during the week. The Sunday evening Mass will be an option for an intention, we will still pray for Vocations but will not use Vocations as the intention for the evening Mass. We can not specify a particular time for your Mass it will either be for the Saturday evening Mass, one of the two morning Sunday Masses or the Sunday evening Mass. Because we are cutting back on the number of Masses you can reserve in 2017 we will offer a few additional options: Altar Bread and Wine $10, Sanctuary Candle $10, Candle at the Blessed Mother Altar $10, Candle at the St. Joseph Altar $10.
CHILD PROTECTION AND CREATING SAFE ENVIRONMENTS Code of Conduct: The Diocese of Erie is committed to protecting the children and youth who are entrusted to its care and to ensuring that those in ministry with our young people are in right relation-ship with the children/youth receiving services. To share in the ministry of Christ is a great privilege as well as a tremendous responsibility. The privilege is the joy of sharing in the mission of Jesus Himself. The Responsibility is acting in a way that conforms to the attitude and actions of Christ. In this spirit, the diocese has issued a ministerial Code of Conduct, which can be accessed at: http://www.eriercd.org/pdf/codeofconduct.pdf. The code is included in the diocesan Policy for the Protection of Children, which also includes mandates for creating safe environments. To read the policy, go to http://www.eriercd.org/pdf/protectionpolicy.pdf For more information, contact Mrs. Karen Streett, at the diocesan offices at 814-824-1195.
PARISH FAMILY
Please pray for all of the sick and shut-ins of our Parish Family.
SACRIFICIAL GIVING REPORT
10/09/2016
Weekly Need: $ 9,149.00 Adult Offering: $ 6,280.50 306 [985] Loose Collection: $ 570.33 Online: $ 569.00 32 [110] Maintenance & Utility: $ 40.00 Youth Offering: $ 41.75 Total: $ 7,501.58 Totals since 7/1/16: Capital Improvements: $3,139. Please use the gold envelope in your monthly packet
Please remember to consider increasing your weekly offertory for 2016 if you can.
2016 CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL
Pledged to Date: $ 65,947.00 [292 Pledges] Paid To Date: $ 52,469.00 Assessment: $ 64,575.00 Unpaid Balance: $ 13,498.00
CHILDREN’S STEWARDSHIP CORNER During the past week some of our children noted on their Church envelopes some ways they shared their time and talents. We thank them for being true stewards of God’s Kingdom through sharing and service by using their Church envelopes. “I helped our friends, clean my room, helped mom feed bunnies, helped mom with clothes.” Please encourage your child(ren) to write on their enve-lopes ways in which they shared their time and talent during the week. It is uplifting to read what they share...we can all learn something from them!
TO THE PARENTS OF OUR YOUNG CHILDREN
May we suggest:
Relax, God put the wiggle in children, don’t feel you have to suppress it in God’s house. All are welcome! Sit toward the front where it is easier for your little ones to see and hear what is going on at the altar.
They tire of seeing the backs of others’ heads. Quietly explain the parts of the Mass and actions of
the priest, altar servers, choir , etc. Sing the hymns, pray and voice the responses.
Children learn liturgical behavior by copying you. If you have to leave Mass with your child, feel free to do so, but please come back. As Jesus, said, “Let the
children come to me.” Remember that the way we welcome children in Church directly affects the way
they respond to the Church, to God, and to one another. Let them know that they are at home
in this house of worship.
TO THE MEMBERS OF OUR PRISH The presence of children is a gift to the Church and
they are a reminder that our parish is growing. Please welcome our children and give a smile of
encouragement to their parents.
