Blessed Sacrament Church

A RomAn CAtholiC Community in Bolton lAnding, ny… all are welcome !

We at Blessed Sacrament Church, as a community of faith, are guided by the Holy Spirit and the love of the Eucharistic Lord. We are committed to continue the modern day work and example of the North American martyrs to which this parish is dedicated.

* Limited Summer Mass schedule is in effect.

Eucharistic Adoration: First Saturday each month, 9:30-10:30am

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Contact Deacon Joe Tyrrell if you wish to receive this sacrament prior to Sunday Mass.

Weddings, Baptisms, Funerals: All arrangements are made through Deacon Joe Tyrrell, our Parish Life Director, including arrangements for a priest, deacon and/or organist.

North Country Ministry: Please call 518-623-2829 if you wish to donate clothing, household goods, or furniture.

Food Pantry: Boxed or canned food, paper products, baby diapers, and personal hygiene items may be left in the Food Pantry Basket in the Church vestibule (no glass, please).

Financial Council: Jim Senese, Pat VanValkenburgh, Anne Greene, Ray Bell

Parish Life Director: Deacon Joseph T. Tyrrell

Priest Associate, Rev. John O’Kane

Location: 7 Goodman Avenue, Bolton Landing Mailing Address: PO Box 266, Bolton Landing NY 12814

Church Office: 518-644-3861

Email: office@blessedsacramentbolton.org

Parish Secretary: Dawn Faller, 518-644-3861 (Church Office)

Music Director: Mike Linke

Mass Intentions/Mass Cards: Rita Whitney, 518-338-6858

Prayer Requests: Pat Nugent, 518-668-2765

Pastoral Council: Anne Marie Bell, Liz Burmaster, Tony Bustamante, Norma Bustamante, J.D. Koch, Cheryl Rafferty, Don Rafferty, Elva Ring.

Bulletin Editor: Corri Cudmore, corri16@hotmail.com

JUNE 14, 2020

This week’s Services and Devotions...

Sunday, June 14

Mass, 9 am † Virginia and Carl Horn † William and Anna Schwerman † Li - Ji Zheng Tuesday, June 16

Rosary, 9am

Thursday, June 18 Liturgy of the Word w/Communion, 9am

Saturday, June 20 Liturgy of the Word w/Communion, 9am Sunday, June 21

Mass, 9 am For All Fathers † Denotes Deceased

The world needs our prayers! We pray the Rosary each Tuesday at 9am at Blessed Sacrament Church. Please wear a mask, bring hand sanitizer and follow social distancing guidelines if you would like to join us at the church.

Scripture readings can be found at : http://www.usccb.org/bible/

First Reading: “Not by bread alone does one live, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of the Lord.” (Dt 8:3b) In today’s Old Testament reading, we

find Moses urging the Israelites to remember their journey through the desert, their hunger, the dangers. And to remember how the Lord took care of them, including feeding them with manna, the Old Testament symbol of Holy Communion.

Psalm: Praise the Lord, Jerusalem. (Ps 147) Second Reading: Because the loaf of bread is one, we, though many, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf. (1 Cor 10:17) The New Testament reading, from Paul’s letter to the people of Corinth, reminds them (and us) that the Eucharist makes us one with Christ and with one another. Gospel: “For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him.” (Jn 6:55-56)The Gospel takes place the day after Jesus miraculously fed five thousand people with five loaves and two fish. Now Jesus wants the crowds to understand that He has come to give them “the living bread.

Online Giving for Blessed

Sacrament is now available! Our website,

www.blessedsacramentbolton.org has a simple, safe, and completely secure way to support our church. You can do a one-time donation or

set up recurring weekly or monthly transactions using your checking, savings, or credit card

account. Please visit www.blessedsacramentbolton.org and click DONATE in the upper right corner to check it out. If you have any questions or concerns about the program or would like help setting up your

account, please call our parish office at 518-644-3861.

Blessed Sacrament Church is now open for the following Masses and services at 25% capacity!

Sunday : Mass, 9am Tuesday : Rosary, 9am

Thursday : Liturgy of the Word with Communion, 9am Saturday : Liturgy of the Word with Communion, 9am

If you choose to attend,

please adhere to the following guidelines: ~ Please refrain from attending if you have any signs of possible illness ~Wear a mask over your mouth and nose at all times, from before you enter the church until after you leave. (other than the brief moment it will take to receive the Eucharist if you choose to do so) ~Sanitize your hands before and throughout the service as needed, please bring your own sanitizer if able. ~Wait to be seated by an usher ~ Follow all special instructions on Eucharist reception and exiting the church after Mass ~Maintain 6 foot social distance from other parishioners, ushers and clergy ~Please be patient and understand that we are all learning to navigate this unprecedented situation in the safest way possible

We are so happy to be able to gather again as a community of faith !

WELCOME PARISHIONERS!

TODAY IS THE BEAUTIFUL SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST

HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST, WHEN WE SHOW APPRECIATION FOR THIS

GREAT GIFT THAT JESUS HAS GIVEN TO US. LET US GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD THAT WE CAN ONCE AGAIN GATHER TO RECIEVE THE

HOLY EUCHARIST! FOR THOSE WHO CONTINUE TO STAY

CONNECTED IN FAITH FROM HOME DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS, WE PRAY THAT YOU WILL SOON BE ABLE TO RETURN TO CHURCH SAFELY

AND COMFORTABLY.

Please pray for those who are sick or homebound, especially: Francesca Adamo, Debra Andersen, Dr. Richard Aulicino, Mary Jane Beaulieu, Betty Berke, Linda Berry, Ann Marie Bottazzi, Jean Bureau, Matt Bury, Valerie Caldwell, Fibio Cardenas, Jean Carroll, Nicholas Clesceri, Don Colton, Jennifer Darling, Claudia Daubney, Pat Doyle, Ed Faetz, Barbara Field, Pat Flynn, Cate Foy, Doug Goettsche, Donna Graham, Jean Hall, M. Hayes, Scott Hayes, John Hopkins, Lorraine Krey, Claire LoPreto, Bill Manion, Judy Mari, Donald and Lucille Maxwell, Frank McDonald, Gary McLaughlin, Juanita Morch, Jim Moshier, Sherman Parker, Bill Phelan, Joel Rivera, Stefanie Rozell, Ron Shelli, Ed Sheridan, Lynne Smith, Katie Speicher, Janet Tinker, Sue Vanderpuy, Pat Van Valkenburgh and Father Peter Young (Contact Pat Nugent for any changes to our prayer list. 518-668-2765)

In the story of the prophet Samuel anointing the young David as the s father, Jesse, foresaw David

Paul taught the Ephesians that as believers in Christ, they need to ”

healing of the man born blind exposed the blindness of some day. How do we prevent ourselves from

Why do Catholics pray to Mary and the saints?

One of the statements of faith we make when we pray the Nicene Creed and the Apostles Creed is that we believe in “the communion of

saints.” The Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us that this communion (another word for community) includes all the faithful on earth, the souls in Purgatory, and the blessed women, men, and children who are in heaven. This teaching is grounded in our belief that, through Baptism, we are united with Christ and to one another with bonds that are stronger even than death. And so from the time of the early Church, Christians have turned to other believers for prayers and assistance, including those who have gone before us, confident that God hears the prayers of all of His children. While we ask the saints (and one another) for prayers and support, we remember that the saints join us in prayer. But it is God who blesses and sanctifies us. When we think of Mary and the saints in heaven, we have to remember that we can turn to them for intercession and assistance because they were faulted, limited human beings, just like us. This means that they are able to understand our struggles, doubts, fears, joys, and hopes. But as we learn their stories, we can also begin to recognize that they stand out in the history of the Church because they persevered in their commitment to follow Christ. Whether they were ordained, vowed religious, martyrs, husbands, wives, or even children, they show us that holiness is possible. We can not only follow their example but also benefit from their prayerful support. Our devotion to the saints and gratitude for their witness, prayers, and protection should also be an inspiration for us, especially when we become aware of the needs of others or when others ask us to pray for them. We are called to share the blessings we receive. This is also part of our own journey of growing in holiness. ©LPi

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The Dominican Retreat and Conference Center is now offering virtual programs! See what they have coming up at

www.dslcny.org

Thank you to The Hubert Family

for cutting the grass!

Thank you to Ray Bell for

repairing the parking lot

sink hole!

Inspiration for the Week

They recognized him in the breaking of bread. This was the amazing revelation or epiphany that occurred on the Road to Emmaus. Bread that had been transformed into the Body of Christ opened the eyes of the disciples and showed them who was really with them. Their hearts were burning. Sometimes we struggle with our belief in the Eucharist because we make it too much of an intellectual challenge. If God’s divinity was wed to humanity in the incarnation of Christ, then why is it not possible for God to take simple elements of bread and wine and transform them into his Body and Blood? Affirm your faith today that the Eucharist you receive is God Himself. Become what you eat and allow God to embrace your soul and touch that part of you that no one else can touch. ©LPi

ASK YOURSELF: Children: Why do I like receiving

Holy Communion? Youth: What does it mean to me that

the bread and wine becomes Jesus’ Body and Blood during the liturgy of the Eucharist?

Adults: When I receive Holy Communion and hear the words, “Body of Christ… Blood of Christ,” what are some of the thoughts and feelings that I have?

The offertory, including mail-in donations, for the week ending June 7, 2020 was $3,533. We thank you for your continued support during these unprecedented times.