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Church of the Blessed Sacrament
1890 Washington Valley Road Martinsville, NJ 08836
Rectory - 852 Newmans Lane
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 563, Martinsville, NJ 08836 Website: www.blessedsacramentnj.org
The Holy Family - December 29, 2019
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From Pope Francis’ Homily on the Holy Family, 2013
“Let us fervently call upon Mary Most Holy, the Mother of Jesus and our Mother, and St Joseph her spouse. Let us ask them to enlighten, comfort and guide every family in the world, so that they may fulfill with dignity and peace the mission which God has entrusted to them.”
Prayer to the Holy Family From the 2013 Synod of Bishops
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, in you we contemplate the splendor of true love, to you we turn with trust.
Holy Family of Nazareth, grant that our families too may be places of communion and prayer, authentic schools of the Gospel and small domestic Churches.
Holy Family of Nazareth, may families never again experience violence, rejection and division: may all who have been hurt or scandalized �ind ready comfort and healing.
Holy Family of Nazareth, may the approaching Synod of Bishops make us once more mindful of the sacredness and inviolability of the family, and its beauty in God’s plan.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, graciously hear our prayer.
Blessings for a Healthy and Happy New Year,
Father Brian
TThe Holy Family—December 29, 2019
Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday - December 28 9:00 AM Frank Schifano r/o Al and Gerry LoGuidice 5:00 PM + Renee Edwards r/o The Yessman Family Sunday - December 29 7:30 AM - People of Blessed Sacrament 9:00 AM + Patricia Kolb Hoffman r/o The Walkers 10:30 AM + John Lucido r/o Giuseppa Armetta 12:00 PM - The Pizzigoni Family, Health and Blessings r/o Rosary Altar Society Monday - December 30 9:00 AM - Colleen and Jim Gallagher - 30th Wedding Anniversary r/o Matt Gallagher 12:30 PM + Thomas Ortuso r/o Gloria Keegan Tuesday - December 31 9:00 AM + Frank Schifano r/o Al and Gerry LoGiudice 12:30 PM + John and Nancy King r/o Michael King 5:00 PM + Healthy and Safe 2020 Wednesday - January 1 9:00 AM - Blessed Mother - Solemnity 12:30 PM + Mildred Basile and Louis Marsico r/o Kathy Marsico Thursday - January 2 9:00 AM + Vincenzo Armetta r/o Maria Armetta, Wife 12:30 PM + The Holy Souls in Purgatory r/o Parishioner Friday - January 3 9:00 AM + Fr. Raphael Kyaw San r/o Friend and Parishioner 12:30 PM + Carmela Spagnola r/o Patty Marshall Saturday - January 4 9:00 AM + Frank Schifano r/o Al and Gerry LoGiudice 5:00 PM + Michael Dolly r/o The Egan Family Sunday - January 5 7:30 AM + Santo LoPiccolo r/o Maria Armetta 9:00 AM + Edel Frietag and People of Blessed Sacrament r/o Pat and Gene Kirkwood 10:30 AM + Carmela Spagnola - Anniversary r/o Patty Marshall 12:00 PM + Mildred Basile r/o The Noonan Family
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C A T E C H I S T’ S
ORNER
Mark Your Calendars
Classes resume from Christmas Break on Monday, January 6th.
Second Grade Reconciliation is scheduled for Wednesday, January 22nd. Practice for this sacrament will be held on Thursday, January 16th, at 4:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. All 2nd graders will attend this practice.
Blessed Sacrament Church January Community Gathering
Wednesday Evening or Wednesday Day�me Jan 8 Jan 15
7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m. 1:15 p.m.—2:45 p.m.
Monthly Theme: Catholic Formation
“Our Catholic forma�on should lead us into a deeper rela�onship with God which in turn leads us into a deeper desire to know Him and our Catholic faith.” - Darrin Nelson
“I invite you to reflect on our Catholic experiences at Blessed Sacrament and grow in our faith together through scripture and Church teachings.” - -Fr. Brian, Pastor
Mass Schedule December 31st 9:00 AM 12:30 PM 5:00 PM
January 1st
9:00 AM 12:30 PM
New Policy Regarding Mass Inten�ons for 2021
The 2021 Mass Inten�on Book will be opened on Wednesday, January 15th. Addi�onally, each parish family is welcomed to 10 masses for the calendar year 2021. Going forward, specific Mass inten�ons for Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas will be reserved for the Pastor’s inten�ons which will benefit the needs of the wider world. We thank you in advance for your understanding.
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Parish Organizations Info
OUR LADY ROSARY MAKERS
Please join us as we make rosaries sent to missions around the world. It is fun, easy, inexpensive and very rewarding! We meet in the Conference Room on the second Tuesday of each month following the 9am Mass and Rosary. For more information, please call Theresa Carson at 732-424-8064. Our next meeting will be February 11.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #5959 Upcoming Meetings and Activities
Knights of Columbus Council #5959 wishes all parishioners a BLESSED AND MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR. We thank all for your support and generosity during the past year. Coming in January, the Francis Comune Communion Breakfast. Additional info to follow.
ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY The mission of the Society is to honor the Blessed Mother by proclaiming the Good News of Christ, her Son, in our members' lives and in rela�onships with others; to promote the praying of the Rosary; to encourage a spirit of friendship and coopera�on among its members and to par�cipate in parish ac�vi�es.
Join us for Bingo on Wednesday January 15th at 1 PM
NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
Our mission is to unite our Catholic women to share their gifts
with the parish and the community. We can help you to grow
spiritually while developing leadership skills and making new
friends. We meet monthly on the third Monday of the month from September through May each year. Some of our projects are the Jesse Tree, Palm Crosses, Mary’s Way of the Cross, the SHIP Soup Kitchen, Valentine treats for the Sisters of Mercy, and Meatloaf for the Homeless. Questions? Call Carol Hopkins 908-658-4008.
______________________________________________________________________________ PRAYER LINE
Council of Catholic Women sponsors a “Prayer Line”. If you would like to request prayers or join the
“Prayer Line” to offer prayers for the particular
intentions of other Parishioners, call Gloria at 908-722-4791 or Barbara at 908-647-5749.
BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC SPIRITUAL BOOK CLUB
merry christmas happy new year! Book Club will be discussing on Monday, January 13th 9:45 – 10:30, 'The Boy who met Jesus' By Segatashya Emmanuel of Kibeho. Paper back discount https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/1401935826. Free Spiritual readings at Scepter Publishers – ‘Bright and Cheerful Homes’ by Rev. Jesus Urteaga https://scepterpublishers.org/collections/free-catholic-booklets/products/bright-and-cheerful-homes Contact : Ketrin Maxwell, [email protected].
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
A social group of widowed persons of the Catholic Faith dedicated to providing emo�onal support and
opportuni�es for Social Ac�vi�es. The Circle of Friends holds monthly mee�ngs on the third Sunday of the month, September thru June at 1:30 p.m. in Classroom 15. Our next mee�ng is January 19th at 1:30. If you are interested in finding out more about the group and making new friends, please contact Irma Huhn (908)722-3565 or Jack McCullen (732) 752-3922.
VOCATIONS TRAVELING CHALICE PROGRAM The Voca�on Seekers give special thanks to those who take the voca�ons traveling chalice home and pray for Voca�ons, par�cularly for seminarians in the Diocese of Metuchen. Please consider taking the chalice home to pray for voca�ons. Your prayers are truly being answered! We especially need volunteers for January. Please sign up in the foyer and pick up and return the Voca�on Traveling Chalice to the foyer by noon on Saturday. Thanks!
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS—Ottawa, Canada and Thousand Islands
The Circle of Friends' next motor coach trip will be Mon., June 1 - Fri-day, June 5, 2020. It will include 4 overnight accommodations, 4 breakfasts, 3 dinners, tour of Ottawa, Parliament Hill, Canadian Muse-um of Nature, St. Lawrence River Cruise including visit to Boldt Castle and Casino du Lac Leamy. Meal/driver gratuities and travel protection plan included. $793 per person, double occupancy.
Early reservations is recommended and necessary to hold space. All ARE WELCOME!
For additional information and reservations, please contact Irma Huhn - 908-722-3565.
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O Lord, be present with all those who serve our country. Comfort their spirits with your divine presence. Keep them close to You and grant them strength, wisdom and grace. LCdr Douglas Stahl, Navy Spc. A. J. Anderle, Army If you have a family member, rela�ve, or friend in the military, especially overseas, or in a dangerous assignment, please let us know so we can request the prayers of our parish family. Simply furnish their name, rank and Branch of Service.
PParish Prayer Book of Intentions: In our Parish Prayer Book, we pray for the sick, needy, struggling, suffering, etc. Every inten�on in our hearts! No inten�on is too big or too small for prayer! St. Paul reminds us: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
Our Parish Prayers, Info and Needs
Stewardship
Thank you and may God bless you for your continued support of our parish!
December 15, 2019
Weekly Collection — $12,061
December 29, 2019
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
“Wives, be subordinate to your husbands…Husbands, love your wives…Children, obey your parents in everything…Fathers, do not provoke your children…” (Colossians 3:18-21)
Pope Francis said that families, through their life of prayer and love, become “schools of true human growth.” Being credible witnesses of Chris�an love, especially that of family members, exerts the most posi�ve influence on our children. We are all children of God, let us pray and love each other as God Our Father does for us.
Parish Office Holiday Schedule
Monday, December 30 from 9am – 4pm
Tuesday, December 31 from 9am - Noon
2019 Charitable Contribu�on Statements
2019 Charitable Contribu�on Statements will be available to all registered parishioners beginning February 1st.
Please contact the Parish Office: 732-356-4405 or email: [email protected] to receive a copy of your statement. Email is the quickest and easiest way to request and receive your statement. However, if you prefer to call the office we will forward your statement via US Mail or you can pick up a copy at the Parish Office.
If your records to not agree with the parish records, please call the Parish Office and we will work with you to resolve the discrepancy.
PRAYER FOR THE NEW YEAR
Remember us, O God; from age to age be our comforter. You have given us the wonder of time, blessings in days and nights, seasons and years. Bless your children at the turning of the year and fill the months ahead with the bright hope that is ours in the coming of Christ. You are our God, living and reigning, forever and ever.
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Parish Info
The Altar Bread and Wine is Offered for
Francesco Mastrocola
The Sanctuary Candle burns before the
Blessed Sacrament for
Giacomo DeCandia
ST. PEREGRINE MASS
St. Peregrine masses will take place at 7PM on January 15, February 5, and March 18.
MAKE YOUR CHILD’S FIRST
SCHOOL EXPERIENCE A POSITIVE ONE!
The Voca�onist Sisters cordially invite
parents of prospec�ve students to visit the Nursery School and meet the staff. ENROLLING ALL CHILDREN FROM
2 ½ - 5 YEARS OF AGE
For more informa�on or ques�ons, please call Sister Perpetua at 732-667-5272 Fax: 732 667 5277
Email: li�[email protected]
BIBLE STUDY —PETER-CORNERSTONE OF CATHOLICISM
THIS DVD/SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY IS PUBLISHED BY AUGUSTINE INSTITUTE. IT IS THE STORY OF ST. PETER, BEGINNING WITH HIS SIMPLE ACT OF TRUST AT GALILEE AND BECOMING A VITAL AND FUNDAMENTAL STONE IN THE EARLY FOUNDATION OF THE CHURCH. THE MORE WE STUDY AND UNDERSTAND THE LIFE OF PETER, THE BETTER WE WILL KNOW THE ONE PETER FOLLOWED, JESUS CHRIST. Tuesday 9:45 am to 11:30---star�ng Jan.21 ---concluding April 7 (4/14 SNOW DATE.) OR Thursday 7pm to 8:45pm ---star�ng Jan. 23-concluding April 2 (4/9 SNOW DATE) REGISTRATION FEE: $26 EARLY REGISTRATION --BEFORE 1/9 $30 LATE REGISTRATION--BY 1/14 REGISTRATION ENDS ---JANUARY 14 For informa�on: call Ro Bersch 908 313 5947
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Beginning in the New Year, we will be offering Children’s Liturgy of the Word during 10:30 Mass. Children will be dismissed from church and go to class where the reading will be addressed in a children friendly format. If you are interested in being a part of this ministry, please contact Father Brian. Each volunteer must be fingerprinted and VIRTUS trained. We will be having our first Children’s Liturgy of the Word training session on Monday, January 13th at 6:30 p.m.
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