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3 Sep 2017 Most Blessed Sacrament 610-845-2460
www.mbsbally.org 610 Pine Street, Bally PA Pastor: Father Adam Sedar
Email: [email protected] Office hours daily are from 8:30am-3:30pm
In the summer Monday thru Thursday. Closed Friday.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Our Most Blessed Sacrament
Council #16745 is coordinating a collection of
Staple Pantry items to replenish the Community Food Pantry at Boyertown Area Multi Service on the
weekends of September 8th and 15th
More information concerning priority items and drop off
will be in next week's bulletin. Contact Kevin C. Millet Sr. @ 484-942-7443
SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13
We are privileged to welcome Dale Ahlquist to speak at: SFA auditorium Friday evening at 7 p.m., October 13, 668 Pine St. Bally, PA.
"G.K. Chesterton: A Prophet for the 21st Century" In the next week to 10 days, you will be able register and pay for your tickets online, on our website. Tickets are $10 each. OR You may mail a check for your tickets to: MBS 610 Pine Street Bally, PA 19503 ATTN: G.K. Chesterton
Questions, queries, and RSVP’s to be made to Margaret Chovanes: (610) 248-2171 or [email protected] Dale Ahlquist is President of the American Chesterton Society, and Publisher of Gilbert Magazine. He is the creator and host of the EWTN television series, “The Apostle of Common Sense.” Dale is the author of four books and has edited eight books of writings by G.K. Chesterton. Recognized as one of the leading Chesterton scholars in the world, he has given over 600 lectures at major colleg-es and universities and other venues.
“Whoever wishes to come after
me must deny himself,
take up his cross, and
follow me.”
Matt 16:
21-27
All Guests and New
Parishioners are
Most Welcome! You can register at our parish on line
at: www.mbsbally.org
www.allentowndiocese.org
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SACRAMENT OF
RECONCILIATION
CONFESSIONS: Monday 6:00-6:30 pm. Saturday 3:15-4:00pm.
22nd Sunday
Ordinary Time
Mission Statement: “We are called through Baptism to lead a Holy Life and spread the Good News of Jesus Christ…”
Please Pray for all in our Armed Services ISSN Keith Essig, SGT Jeffrey Ferry, CPT. Kevin Bergan, SGT Brad Kline, USMC 2nd Lt. Peter C. Fisher, SPC Daniel Saylor, CPL Matt Renner, PSC Derrick Avant, SPC Michael Greaves, SGT Vince Sodano, Chief Noah W. Ziegler, MAJ Jeremy Bushyager, SGT Eddie Pierce, CAPT Justin Knepp, PFC Sam S. Myers, Lt. 1st Class Heather Cupitt, Staff SGT Eric J. Crews, Sr. Airman Anthony Lucarelli, MAJ Michael O’Kane, SSG Antonio Rivera, Airman 1st Class Andrew Gerard, Sr. Airman Michael Viola, Douglas Philip Murray, Staff SGT J.T. Walters, Lt. Justin Hazlett, MSTR SGT Jason Robbins, CPT Tylara Romero, 2nd LT Konrad Thaler, Midshipman Piper Thaler, David Stavish, Capt, USN, Joseph Stavish, Cdr, USN, SPC James O’ Connor, Markus De Larantus, Navy, PFC USMC Emily Gehringer
“Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the self-less acts that they perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.”
MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 9:00 AM—For the Health of Mark Nitroy, by Mike & Sue Nitroy TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 8:00 AM—Charles & Margaret Schultz, by Christine & Steven Schultz WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 8:00 AM—Frank C. Pfifer, by Don Burness FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 8:00 AM—Most Blessed Sacrament Memorial Benefactors 10:45 AM—Family and Friends of SFA SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 8:00 AM—Frederick & Ida Siegel 4:30 PM--In Celebration of Larry & Mary Fronheiser’s 50th Wedding Anniversary, by their Family SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 6:00 AM—People of Most Blessed Sacrament Parish 7:30 AM—Angela Gehringer 10:15 AM—George Showers, by Joan & Charles Rinehardt
PRAYFUL INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
LEGION OF MARY Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM.
MASS CARDS To schedule a Mass please stop by the Rectory Office
between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Mon-Thurs.
PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS Mon: Sep 04 Bishop Alfred Schlert Tue: Sep 05 Fr. Patrick Lamb Wed: Sep 06 Fr. Brendon Laroche Thu: Sep 07 Fr. Keith Laskowski Fri: Sep 08 Fr. Peter Leonard Sat: Sep 09 Fr. William Linkchorst Sun: Sep 10 Fr. John Little
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Every Tuesday of the Summer After 8 a.m. Mass to 6:30 p.m.
followed by Benediction and then by
Miraculous Medal Novena
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Sunday September 3, 2017 Readings JEREMIAH 20: 7-9 ROMANS 12: 1-2
MATTHEW 16: 21-27
Stewardship
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Fr. Adam’s Corner
Sunday’s Collection was $9,277.00 for Aug 27th
Dear Parishioners:
So, we have a new bishop! The fifth bishop of Allen-town, His Excellency Alfred Schlert. So what is a bishop and why do we need one? Our catechism teaches us: “Christ is himself the source of ministry in the Church. He instituted the Church. He gave her authority and mission, orientation and goal: In order to shepherd the People of God and to increase its numbers without cease, Christ the Lord set up in his Church a variety of offices which aim at the good of the whole body. the holders of office, who are invested with a sacred power, are, in fact, dedicated to promoting the interests of their brethren, so that all who belong to the People of God . . . may attain to salvation. (CCC 874)” OK, now that one paragraph says a whole lot, basically it means that in instituting or founding the Church, Our Lord gives her a mission and His authority to carry out the mission. He also gives the Church a hierarchy to unite and govern all the various ministries of the Church. This keeps the Church in good order, which is needed if the mission, which is eternal salvation, is to be carried on. But more than simply keeping the Church in good order, the hierarchical nature of the Church is also how the authority of Christ is bestowed on the Church. Now, this authority, which is Christ’s own, is invested in the apostles united together with St. Peter as their head. It is this authority that gives validity to all the works and ministries within the one Church of Christ. Without this authority, the sacraments would be devoid of their sacred power, preaching and teaching would not have the authenticity of the true Gospel of Jesus Christ, and works of charity would not have the grace of union with the sacrifice of Christ. This authority no one can claim for himself nor does it arise by the consent of the community. This kind of authority can only be given by Christ and He gave it to the apostles and they in turn to their successors, the bishops, and it continues to be handed on through the sacrament of Holy Orders. So, it is necessary for the work of the apostles to continue in the Church so that the mission Christ gave the Church can be fulfilled. Being in union with our successor to the apostles means we, and all our good works, are in union with the whole Church and ultimately with Christ Himself. So, we thank the Lord for providing us a new bishop, to lead us and unite us, priests, deacons and laity, in all we do to carry on the mission of Christ in the Church of Allentown. PEACE! Fr. Adam
BANNS OF MARRIAGE Banns of marriage for the Third Time for Julia Heid and Vincent D’Angelo.
MISSION APPEAL This weekend, we welcome, Rev. Joseph Kanimea, MSC will be here at MBS for a Mission Appeal to benefit the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC). He has been a missionary here in the US for last 5 years. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
BIBLE STUDY—Please join us! Bible study will begin again, every other Monday night at 7 PM in Fr. Schneider Hall beginning September 11th. Please join Marty O’Connor and Margaret Chovanes who will moderate the latest Jeff Cavin’s video production - “Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible”. This series includes 8-30-minute videos accompanied by some Bible readings and a study guide for discussion. All are welcome and no previous experience in Bible study is necessary. So save the dates: 9/11, 9/25, 10/9, 10/23, 11/6, 11/20, 12/4 and 12/11. You will be able to “catch up” by borrowing any videos you miss after the program concludes on 12/11. Registration is necessary so that the appropriate number of study kits may be available. Couples may share study kits. Cost is $20.00 to cover the study kits including: study guide, new Bible Timeline foldouts and book marks. Registration forms are on the St. Anthony table and the forms and payment can be put in the collection basket or returned to rectory in envelope marked “Bible study”. For more information email Margaret at: [email protected]. or call 610-248-2171. Name ____________________________________ Email ____________________________________ Phone ___________________________________ I have included my $20 Payment ___
MEN'S FALL RETREAT Has the noise and pace of life ever made you wish you could stop the world and get off? Even just for a mo-ment? How about for forty hours? And then what would you do? Did you know that there is such a place where you can stop the world for... exactly 40 hours? Take a step of faith, unplug your social media, plug in your Spiritual Con-nection and join us at the Malvern Retreat House on the weekend of September 8th through the 10th. For additional information contact: Kevin C. Millet, Sr. at 484-942-7443.
UPCOMING EVENTS-PARISH NEWS & INFORMATION
UPCOMING EVENTS! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! NEXT MEETING THE NEXT MEETING FOR OUR YOUTH GROUP WILL BE ON SEP 10TH FROM 12 P.M. TO 2 P.M.
Youth Group (7th-12th Grades) St. Francis Academy
St. Francis Academy 668 Pine Street Bally, PA www.sfabally.org 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR Sept. 4th - Happy Labor Day. Sept. 5th – Classes Resume. Sept. 8th - Join us for our first liturgy of the new school year at 10:45 AM** Please note: School weekday mass will be celebrated every Friday during the school year at 10:45, unless there is a Holy Day or inclement weather. Plastic cash will be sold at school starting Wednesday, September 6, during the school day. It will be sold on Mon, Wed, and Fridays, thru the school year. St. Francis Academy will be celebrating 275 years of Catholic education during the 2017-2018 school year. Stay tuned for details of our events. Registration continues for the 2017-18 school year, PreK-8, offering a full day Kindergarten program. Please call the school or visit our website, www.sfabally.org, for more information. PLEASE PRAY… For all of our students, faculty and the entire staff of St. Francis Academy, our parish school, that all expe-rience a wonderful, healthy and joyous school year in 2017-2018. AMEN!
YOUTH HUMOR FOR THIS WEEK
A father was at the beach with his children when their four year old son ran up to him, grabbed his hand and led him to the shore where a seagull lay dead in the
sand.
“Daddy, what happened to him?” the son asked. “He died and went to heaven”, the father replied.
The little boy thought for a moment and then asked his dad,
“Did God throw him back?” And Dad was indeed smiling!
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SEPTEMBER 9 & 10, 2017 SATURDAY 4:30 PM—Breton Poster – Delaney Geise – Matthew Martin SUNDAY 6:00 AM—Volunteer 7:30 AM—Devon & Brayden Richard – Shane Clark 10:15 AM—Kayleen La Salle – Adam Frank – Mary James
Altar Servers
CCD REGISTRATION FORMS CCD BEGINS ON SEPTEMBER 17TH AT 9 A.M. If your children are not registered do so immediately. Registration forms can be found on the table in the back of Church. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. SAVE THE DATE Confirmation will be held Tuesday, November 21st at 4:30 PM. The sacrament will be held at St. Columbkill Parish in Boyertown with Bishop-elect Schlert presiding.
Student Announcements
Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession Monday evenings 6:00 - 6:30 PM. Saturday 3:15 – 4 PM. Sacrament of Baptism: Please contact Deacon Murphy at 610-845-7364. Sacrament of Matrimony: Arrangements must be made a minimum of 6 months in advance. All Couples must participate in the Marriage Prep Program.
Sacramental Life
PARISH STAFF Pastor - Father Adam Sedar Weekend Assistant: Father Kevin Bobbin Deacons - Thomas J. Murphy & Mike Boyle Administrative Assistant - Cindy Repko Financial Secretary - Sue Nitroy Parish School, St. Francis Academy - Deacon Thomas J. Murphy, Headmaster Preschool Teacher—Maria Crail Director of Religious Edn - Deacon Murphy RCIA Coordinator—Deacon Murphy
Parish News and Events
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Most Blessed Sacrament Council # 16745 will meet on Tuesday, September 12th at 7:30 PM in Father Schneider Hall. Men 18-years of age & older interested in the Knights of Columbus contact Joe Dusko Grand Knight by email at: [email protected] or call 610-864-1163.
PLEASE JOIN US SEPTEMBER 5th Our Mother of the Blessed Sacrament Rosary Guild meets in Fr. Schneider Hall on Tuesday mornings at 8:30 AM. Learn how to make Rosaries for the missions while making new friends. We have made over 750 Rosaries in the past year. These precious ro-saries can be found in almost every country of the world. For more information call Noreen at 610-473-0082.
A Day Dedicated to Prayer for Peace–FRIDAY SEPT. 8th
On the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Last year the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops announced a Day of Prayer promoting peace and healing on the second Friday of September in recognition of this time of great strain on civil society. A Mass for Peace will be celebrated at 10:45 AM. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place following mass. Volunteers to accompany the Exposition can sign-up on the clip board at the back table. The active and auxiliary members of the Legion of Mary will be present most of the day. All are encouraged to participate. Benediction will be preceded by the Rosary for Peace in our Communities, led by the Legion of Mary
starting at 6:30 PM. BOYTERTOWN MULTI-SERVICE At the moment, Boyertown Area Multi-Service has need of many volunteers. If interested in more information please call MaryAnn Gruber at: 610-367-6957
News, Ministries & Organizations
WIDOW & WIDOWERS GRIEF SUPPORT .The next “REACH OUT” will be on the September 10th at 1 PM at St Columbkill’s office meeting room. Most people underestimate the length and severity of their grief. At times our expectations are unrealistic and assistance is insuffi-cient. Our Reach-Out sessions can help. All are welcome to participate. For more information and for anyone who has suffered a loss of any one close to them, please call Dn. Mike Boyle at 484-336-9849.
ST. COLUMBKILL LAOH SCONE & TEA PARTY Ladies of Irish Catholic Heritage are invited to a Scone and Tea party to meet members of LAOH at St. Columbkill Parish on September 11th at 7 PM. RSVP Kathy
at 610-764-0293 or Joann at 610-367-5576. FIRST MBS GOLF OUTING…to support a scholarship fund for the students of St. Francis Academy on Monday, October 2 at the Butter Valley Golf Port. Shotgun starts at 12:30pm rain or shine. Lunch, prizes and raffles begin at 4:30 pm. 100% of proceeds fund student scholarships. Individual golf package $70, foursome $260 includes course fees, green fees, and dinner. See the back table info/registration forms or contact Karen Kinn, fundraising chair at 484-432-0780 or [email protected]. Thank you for your support. BINGO CREW # 1 September 10, 2017 Caller: Tessie Luft Controller: Joanne Johnson Floor: Les Luft & Pam Youse Kitchen: Beverly Smith, Diane Gehman Bakers: Joan Kelsch - Peg Strunk - Jennifer Gorman - Beth LaSalle
PARISH STAFF Youth Ministry - Heather Shainline: [email protected] Adult Choir - Rob Zambanini Youth Choir—Fred Carr Diocesan Victim Assistance Coord. Wendy S Krisak, MA, NCC, LPC Direct Line 800-791-9209 Diocesan Safe Environment Coord. - Sr. Meg Cole, SSJ,MS.LMFT, 610-332-0442, ext. 19
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