Blessed Sacrament Parish welcomes new residents and visitors. It is wonderful to celebrate the Eucharist with you. If you are new to the parish, please call the office to register. Parish of the Blessed Sacrament Easter Sunday April 12, 2020 PASTOR: Father Jeffery Grant Parochial Vicar Father Ron Lorilla Deacon David Erdmann Deacon Tom Burns PARISH OFFICE: Phone: (217) 528-7521 Fax: (217) 528-3137 Website: www.bsps.org SCHOOL OFFICE: 748 West Laurel Phone: (217) 522-7534 Fax: (217) 522-7542 ww.bssbruins.org Office Manager: Margaret Antenan School Finance Manager: Laura Horton Parish Finance Manager: Lisa Sarnowski Principal: Dawn Klinner School Administrative Asst: Nancy Evans School Secretary: Michele Hinds-Greenwood Music Director: Jane Hartman Irwin Parish School of Religion: Call the Parish Office to register Development Director: Kim Hoffmann Maintenance Manager: Ed VonDeBur Bulletin Submissions: Margaret Antenan Email: [email protected]
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Blessed Sacrament Parish welcomes new residents and visitors. It is wonderful to celebrate the Eucharist
with you. If you are new to the parish, please call the office to register.
Parish of the Blessed Sacrament Easter Sunday April 12, 2020
PASTOR: Father Jeffery Grant Parochial Vicar Father Ron Lorilla Deacon David Erdmann Deacon Tom Burns
Spiritual Communion. What is a spiritual communion? During this covid-19 pandemic, when the faithful are unable to physically attend Mass and receive communion, the Church has encouraged us to make a spiritual communion. But some have asked me if it is as good as the sacrament? Is it a true substitute? Is it anything more than a prayer? Spiritual communion has been around for many centuries. It has been used where sacramental communion is not possible. For example in countries where Catholicism is not allowed to be practiced and in parishes where there is no priest the practice is often the only thing possible. Under other circumstances such as imprisonment, necessary obligations (like caring for a sick family member), military obligations, marriages unable to be blessed in the church, etc., the faithful are encouraged to make a spiritual communion. War, plagues, and natural disasters are also times when spiritual communion has been the only option. Yet, there is another group who is also encouraged to make spiritual communions. They are the people who receive sacramental communion on a regular basis. They are encouraged to make this conscious act of desire to be one with Christ. Communion should never be just a routine thing. St. Thomas Aquinas defined a spiritual communion as “an ardent desire to receive Jesus in the Holy Sacrament and a loving embrace as though we had already received him.” St. Teresa of Avila wrote that by spiritual communion “the love of God will be greatly impressed upon you.” The desire to attain God, and for God to live in us is the ultimate goal of a faithful disciple whether we are able to physically receive communion or not. In 1983, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the faith declared that all the effects of Holy Communion can be received through spiritual communion. Thus, it is not a substitute for communion or simply a prayer, but rather an essential part of any worthy communion. How do you make a spiritual communion? There is no set prayer. There are many available or you can create your own. I offer the following from St. Alphonse Liguori:
My Jesus, I believe that Thou art present in the Blessed Sacrament. I love Thee above all things and I desire Thee in my soul. Since I cannot now receive Thee sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though Thou wert already there, I embrace Thee and unite myself wholly to Thee; permit not that I should be separated from Thee. Amen.
Pray it frequently during this pandemic and even after it is over. Ask the Lord to increase your desire to be one with him in all things. If you do so, the power of the Eucharist will remain in you and grow stronger.
Happy Easter. On another note, I wish you all a Happy Easter. The first disciples found new life in the midst of sorrow and pain. The joy of Easter was felt by those who knew the pain of Good Friday. In light of the covid-19, may we too come to see what they saw and be filled with joy. Fr. Jeff
Easter Sunday
CELEBRATING THE DAYS
Monday, January 25 Confessions before Mass 8:00 AM Roberta & John Beall
Tuesday, January 26
Confessions before Mass
8:20 AM Poor Souls’ Shrine
Wednesday, January 27
Confessions before Mass
8:00 AM Intention of the Belz Family
5:30PM Prayer Service
Thursday, January 28
Confessions before Mass
8:00AM Patrick Elchleep
Friday, January 29
Confessions before Mass
8:20AM Marita Child
Saturday, January 30 8:00AM Michael & Nora Dovonan (Latin Mass) 3:00-4:00PM - Confessions 4:30 PM Jack & Kenneth Leahy
Sunday, January 31– Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 AM Arlene & Pat Stapleton
8:30 AM Intentions of our Parishioners
10:30 AM George & Marguarite Hughes
CELEBRATING THE DAYS
Our priests will use these Mass intentions in the Private Daily Mass that they are saying.
Monday, April 13
Jim Belz Joe & Betty McCue
Tuesday, April 14
Dr. John L Hennessy
John R. Hennessy
Wednesday, April 15
Albert Eck, Jr.
Deceased Members of Margaron Family
5:30PM Prayer Service
Thursday, April 16
Zoe Bartolo
Midge Langfelder
Friday, April 17
Anna Lisa Gietl
Sue Senger
Saturday, April 18
Mary Alice Owens
3:00-4:00PM Confession
James “Mac” Graham
Sunday, April 19—Divine Mercy Sunday
David Martin
Intentions of our Parishioners
Joseph B.Haugh, Jr
Confessions will be heard Monday– Friday Noon-1pm & Saturday 3-4pm in the Adoration Chapel
SCHOOL NEWS! SCHOOL CLOSED Here is what Blessed Sacrament is doing to allow you to practice your faith as fully as possible during this crisis.
First of all, there will be no public masses until further notice. Everyone has a dispensation from the weekly obligation to attend Mass. There will be no daily Masses for the public. Mass at Blessed Sacrament can be viewed online - there will be a link on the website. We will tape the Saturday evening Mass "Sine Populo" (without people) and it will be available on Sunday morning. You can make a spiritual communion. You can also call the parish for all other spiritual and sacramental needs.
The parish is not closed - questions can be directed to the parish office at 217-528-7521. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM.
Adoration Chapel will remain open and you are encouraged to come and pray. The public hours will remain 5 AM to 10 PM. Please remember that the Chapel is for private prayer. We ask that you not pray out loud or in a way that distracts another person trying to pray privately.
Holy water is available in the dispenser in the chapel. Please bring your own container to take it home. If you are taking large amounts, please see one of the priests to have them bless your water. Parish Penance Services have been cancelled, but we will be offering confessions in the confessional off the chapel, every day, Monday through Friday, from noon to 1 PM and Saturday 3-4pm Confessionals are being sanitized daily.
Visit the parish website at www.bsps.org. This is the best way to know what is going on in the parish.
The parish depends on your stewardship and generosity in order to bring sacraments and spiritual services to you. With everything severely curtailed, our finances have suffered. Please remember to mail in your contribution or donate online through the secure link below. This will help us meet our obligations. Call the parish office to sign up for ACH (automatic contributions). Many parishioners are also suffering financially from this crisis.
A donation to H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People in Emergencies), formerly known as St. Vincent de Paul, will let our parish reach out to them.
Blessed Sacrament School is looking for an early elementary teacher, middle grades teacher, and Spanish teacher for the 2020-2021 school year. Applicants should send a resume and completed certified school staff application to Dawn Klinner, Blessed Sacrament School, 748 W. Laurel, Springfield, IL 62704 or email [email protected]. More information can be found on our school website www.bssbruins.org
Keep in touch with Blessed Sacrament via email and text! During these days of "virtual" church, it's more important than ever to stay in the loop with our texts and e-newsletter. Sign up on our website www.bsps.org and scroll down to "Receive electronic messages" on the right side of the page or send an email to [email protected] with your cell number and email address and we'll sign you up.
All are welcome to participate in our virtual Mass Visit our website at www.bsps.org and click on "Watch Mass" to go directly to the Blessed Sacrament video link. Please join us...
NO PUBLIC MASS Lector: Servers: Eucharistic Ministers: Sunday, April 19, 7:00AM NO PUBLIC MASS Lector: Servers: Eucharistic Ministers: Sunday, April 19, 8:30 AM NO PUBLIC MASS Lector: Servers: Eucharistic Ministers: Sunday, April 19 , 10:30AM NO PUBLIC MASS Lector: Servers: Eucharistic Ministers:
ADORATION HOURS: “Nowhere on earth are you more welcomed, Nowhere on earth are you more loved, than by Jesus, living and truly present in the Most Blessed Sacrament. The time you spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the best time that you will spend on earth. Each moment that you spend with Jesus will deepen your union with Him and make your soul everlastingly more glorious and beautiful in heaven, and will bring about an everlasting peace on earth.” (St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta) For further information please email Karen Senger at [email protected].
Call the Parish Office 528-7521 Please pray for the intention of :
Lucy Wallner, Jimmie Hill, Robert Farris, Amber, Vernon Spiedger, Terri Burwitz, Rita, Ron, Owen Doak, Kayte, Denise S, Christopher Morgan, Dave, Betty, Ed Pauley, Steve, Hannah Clark, Peter Schofield, Ginny Schofield, Amy Gatewood family, Monica Larch, Austin Fields, Larry Theise, Gwen Bramlet, Rich-ard Judd, John M, Louie Rago, Gwinn, John, Claire, Mary, Ray Roland, Josette, Danielle Loftus, Kitty, Susan, Cindy, Barbara Schuh, Ruth Pohlman, Annie, Barb, Tony, Kurt C, Eric, Lois & Jim Burton, Tom VonBerg, Donna Fitts, Ellen White, Barbara, Rose, Archer Senft, Suzie Culters, Tom J., Judy, Doug, Beth, Camden Spinner, Cindi, Andy Kates, Dave, Sandy H, Jim C., Jason Baird, Jen, Family of Gretchen Hornickle Harrison, Joyln Jensen, Jack Rhinehart, Dorothy Willenborg, Tom, Barry McCollom Tyra Redpath, Steve Kinsella, Destiny Renfro James, Clarita DeLargy, Steve, Karen, Steve, Miles Fifer, Maureen, Charlie Adams, Julie, Bill, Mary Coffey, Craig DeLargy, Brian Meredith, Destiny Jane, Katie Bronken, Cheryl, Fonda, Kristen, Tia, Jeff K., Laura M, Sue, Dave, Leo, Betty, Elizabeth Handrich, Melissa, Mary Jane Harshbarger, Troy, Sharon S, Laura Black James G., Anna Chougry, March, Charlotte, Don Egan, Shandi Chrysler, Andy, Donald Cole, Dave, Leo, Emily Amy, Gloria, Susan McCain, Ray Shaw, Jeanette, Kevin Henry, Gary, Laurie, Gary Bartels, Don John, Dale, Peggy Cadigan, Sarah & Everett O’Connor, Mary, Rocky Tom Acker, Caleb Cross, Callie, Marlene Keldermans, Jeannie Marie Gorman, Dcn. Ben Hoefler, Colleen, Edna Kienzler, Denny McDaniels, Terry Jordan, Janet Ketchum, Michael Mauch, Steve Bartels, Bette Atteberry, William Burkey, Barb Hansen, Helen Rhinehart, Ed-ward, Diana Schumacher, Melissa Brown, Mary, Beverly Rago, Sharon O’Brien. Jim & Cynthia Novello, Becky Wood, Denise Cindy Ramirez, Tod Pierce, Bertha S, Daniel, Janet Nelch, Kim, Bobby, Kathy, Jim Moore and his fellow soldiers, Janet Keating, Nicky, Nick, Ben & Monique Gaston, M. Blazis, John P. Steil. Sa-rah Bice
ACSA (Annual Catholic Services Appeal) Our Parish Assessment $99,544.00 Pledged to the Diocese $53,920.30 Amount Remaining $45,623.70 14% of our parishioners (175 families) have contributed to date ————————————————————————- Project Rachel can help women and men heal from the pain of abortion. For assistance call 698-4456 Diocesan Child Abuse Reporting & Investigation 321-1155
Parish Collection Target Amount $23,500.00 Sunday, March 29 $13,324.26
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