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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 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time January 20, 2019
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
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]
Dear Parishioners, Protecting the Least Among Us. Since the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision on January 22, 1973, more than 55 million American lives have been ended by abortion. Among the many justice issues we face in our world today, this issue must be addressed with grave concern. Indifference is not an option. We are not excused from addressing it anymore than we are free from ignoring the hungry, thirsty, naked, stranger, ill or imprisoned. Jesus teaches that our treatment of these poor or little ones is the basis by which we inherit the kingdom. (Matthew 25:31-46) This is the foundation of Catholic moral teaching. Each and every person is infused with God-given dignity. This dignity is given to all—Christian and non-Christian, young or old, great or small, saint or sinner. You have it. I have it. It cannot be lost or taken away. Abortion undermines this claim to human dignity. The disrespect of one person’s dignity is the disrespect of all human dignity. We are all invited to work to honor it. However, not only is it important as to “what” we teach or proclaim; it is just as important as to “how” we do so. St. Paul reminds us that we must “speak the truth with love.” (Ephesians 4:15) It is not a confrontation simply to change law. Rather it is an effort to change hearts. Therefore we must always keep watch over our own hearts to be sure we do our work in love and hope. In his apostolic exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, Pope Francis wrote, “Among the vulnerable for whom the Church wishes to care with particular love and concern are unborn children, the most defenseless and innocent among us. Nowadays efforts are made to deny them their human dignity and to do with them whatever one pleases, taking their lives and passing laws preventing anyone from standing in the way of this.” This week, as we mark the 46th anniversary of this decision, my prayer is that we will listen to the lives of the most vulnerable in our society and speak on their behalf. This week, 27 students and several chaperones from Blessed Sacrament School are in Washington D.C. to participate in the annual March for Life. How grateful I am that they and their parents have allowed them to be part of this event. Experience, and then reflection of the experience, is perhaps the most effective way to learn. Please keep these parishioners in your prayers. Fr. Jeff
Second Sunday in Ord inary T ime
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
Monday, January 21
Confessions before Mass
8:00AM Fran Schwartz
Jack Fisherkeller
Tuesday, January 22
Confessions before Mass
8:20AM Sanctity of Life
John Dietrich
Wednesday, January 23
Confessions before Mass
8:00AM Vincas Baksys
Jane MacMurdo
5:30PM Prayer Service
Thursday, January 24
Confessions before Mass
8:00AM Bernie Owens
Betty Sowersh
Friday, January 25
Confessions before Mass
8:20AM Terry Rossi
Ronald Walsh, Sr.
Saturday, January 26
Confessions before Mass
8:00AM Maxine Westendorf
3:00-4:00PM Confessions
4:30PM Pete Maher
Sunday, January 27-3rd Sunday Ordinary Time
7:00AM Jack Brown
8:30AM Norman Soler
10:30AM Intentions of our Parishioners
Rosary beginning at 10:05 is prayed before 10:30 AM Mass Sundays. Rosary is now being prayed for the Blessed Sacrament Prayer Line-two intentions per week! Please join us in praying for
our parish family. Hope to see you there!!
School News: Sunday, Jan. 20-March for Life Pilgrimage returns to Springfield Monday, Jan. 21-No School-MKL Jr. Day Sunday, Jan. 27-Friday, Feb. 1-Catholic Schools Week (more details to come) Save The Date! Blessed Sacrament School will again host a Mardi Gras Party on Saturday, March 2 from 7:00 until 10:00. There will be live music by Black Magic Johnson, delicious Cajun food, games and door prizes. Mark your calendars for this fun event! Rummage Sale - It's back! The parish rummage sale will be held on Saturday, June 1. Item collection will not begin until May, but keep the sale in mind as you are cleaning those basements, attics, and closets!
Are You Prepared for Super Bowl ? This is your invitation!! Come join the men of the parish on January 26 and 27 at the Villa Marie on Lake Springfield where you will see if you are prepared for the challenges of the Super Bowl of Renewal. Are you prepared for the Challenge of Living a New Life in Christ? Just go to the parish website: www.bsps.org . Click on Faith Formation. Then click on Men's Retreat and SIGN UP. The rewards will be great and you will still be able to attend that Super Bowl party the following Sunday (after Mass, of course). For questions call David Senger at 217-741-4759 or Deacon Tom at 217-416-9713.
Formed in the Womb Fulton Sheet explains the Church’s position on life from a philosophical and historical perspective in this talk. This, and many other Audio talks, books, movies, live discussions, and videos are available at no charge to you via our parish subscription to Formed. If you aren’t already signed up for your free access to Formed go to www.bsps.formed.org. If you need assistance please call Bob Vincent at 523-4335.
It’s Not Too Soon to Play Cupid Buy Scrip gift cards NOW and be ready for Valentine’s Day! Gift ideas? We’ve got gift cards for The Gap, Barnes & Noble, Bath & Body Works, Claire’s, iTunes, Home Goods, Kohls, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Macy’s and Target. Use our Scrip cards as a Valentine’s gift, or take the gift cards shopping with you and use them to pick something out at any of the above vendors. See how easy it is to impress your valentine with Scrip!
Christ the King Winter Bible Study Please join us, as we study Lectio: Evangelization and the Acts of the Apostles. This is a 10 week study, authored by Dr. Mary Healy, combining Bible study with Church teaching and practical wisdom to show you how modern Catholics can effectively lead people to Jesus Christ. Meetings are on Thursday mornings from 9:15 AM to 11:00 AM in the Christ the King Parish Center, beginning on Thursday, February 7th. Childcare is available for a small donation. All are welcome! Participants will receive a workbook and have light reading with homework. The cost of the materials will be around $25. Each week we will view a 50 minute DVD lecture with discussion following. For more information or to register, contact Kristin Luker at 546-4959 [email protected]. It's time to rock again! EAS (Elizabeth Ann Seton) invites all supporters to mark the calendars for Saturday, March 30th! EAS Rocks Gala will be held at Christ the King again this year. As this is our biggest fundraiser of the year, we hope you can join us for a rocking good time! Tickets are $50. Doors open at 5:45 and entertainment starts at 7pm. For tickets
please contact [email protected] Butler Funeral Homes - For those touched by the loss of a spouse, partner, or significant other, the thought of celebrating (or not celebrating) Valentine’s Day after losing a loved one can be overwhelming. In an effort to help reconcile these feelings and redefine the meaning of Valentine’s Day, Butler Funeral Homes will be hosting a special event on Wednesday, February 14th at Prairie View Reception Center, located at 8865 State Route 4, Chatham, IL. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and will include a lunch buffet, beautiful piano music by Ed Clark, bingo, door prizes, and a special treat to take home and enjoy. Please call 544-4646 for reservations by Feb 11th. No cost or obligation.
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OUR PARISH
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
WEEK OF JAN. 21-25
MONDAY-WEDNESDAY
8:00AM Mike Hollahan-Augustine Hyde
Thursday- Friday Alio Giacomini-Harrison Faulkner
Saturday, Jan. 26, 4:30PM
Lector: Steven Scheufele Servers: Brady Maloy, Eleanor
Maloy, Finn Loken Eucharistic Ministers: Erica
Beeman, Calvin Bell, Lisa Belz, Judy Rockford, Lana Shovlin, Vince Toolen
Sunday, Jan. 27, 7:00AM Lector: Judy Kjellander Servers: Jonah Parks Eucharistic Ministers: Christy
Geving, Riley Hinds, Patrick Sheehan
Sunday, Jan. 27, 8:30 AM Lector: Kevin Lust Servers: Lennon Long, Emily
Leffers, Elliott Kren Eucharistic Ministers: Richard
Campbell, Michael Delvo, Bradley Frost, Michelle Lucas, Rose McCarthy, Ricardo Rosado-Rodriguez, George Rudis, Mark Ushman
Sunday, Jan. 27, 10:30AM Lector: Tim Moore Servers: Ethan Short, Jocelyn
Nation, Makayla Micklus Eucharistic Ministers: Lila
Dilbaitis, Jinu Eleydiath, Donald Graham, Patricia Graham, Cynthia Lamar, Jack Lamar, Joseph Stannard, Mary Tuttle
ADORATION HOURS: Following are the hours that are open and available
for Adoration. Is it possible that you may have “One Hour to Watch with
Him”. We need 21 people to commit to one hour a week. Are you one of
these people??
Sunday 1am Tuesday 3am Friday 4am Sunday 2am Wednesday 3am Friday 7am Sunday 3am Wednesday 10am Friday 5pm Monday 1am Thursday 2am Saturday 2am Monday 2am Thursday 6pm Saturday 1pm Monday 3am Friday 1am Tuesday 1am Friday 2am Tuesday 2am Friday 3am
Are you a visitor to Blessed Sacrament? If you're visiting us today we’re glad you're here. If you are considering Blessed Sacrament as your new spiritual home, or if you just want to know more about us, we have a packet of information we would like you to take home with you. Just ask any usher for a visitor’s packet. You don’t have to give us any information about yourself. Just ask an usher. No strings attached. Thank you for vis-iting Blessed Sacrament. St. Joseph the Worker, Chatham, All You Can Eat-Pancake & Sau-sage Breakfast, today, Sunday, January 20th, 8am-1pm. Adults 47, Chil-dren (4-11) $4, children (under 4) Free. St. John’s Hospital Hospice Program-is in need of volunteers. This Hospice Program provides comprehensive care for people who are terminally ill as well as their families and loved ones. Becoming a hospice volunteer creates a way for you to make a tremendous impact on your community by giving families your help when they tend to need it most. Volunteer duties include a variety of services based on the needs and strengths of each volunteer. For more information contact Cassie Delaney 685-0702 or email [email protected]
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Blessed Sacrament Prayer Line
Call the Parish Office 528-7521 Please pray for the intention of : Lucy Wallner, Jimmie Hill, Robert Farris, Am-
ber, Dorothy Tracy, 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, Richard Judd, John M, Louie Rago, Gwinn, John, Claire, Mary, Ray Roland, Josette, Danielle Loftus, Kitty, Susan, Cindy, Barbara Schuh, Ruth Pohlman, Charles Klaphake, Annie, Barb, Tony, Kurt C, Eric, Lois & Jim Burton, Tom VonBerg, Donna Fitts, Ellen White, Barbara, Rose, Archer Senft, Suzie Culters, Tom J., Judy, Anna Gietl, 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 DeL-argy, Steve, Karen, Steve, Miles Fifer, Maureen, Julie, Bill, Mary Coffey, Craig DeLargy, Brian Meredith, Destiny Jane, Katie Bronken, Cheryl, Fonda, Kristen, Tia, Jeff K., Laura M, Helen, Sue, Bob Wise, Jean Quigley, Dave, Leo, Betty, Eliza-beth Handrich, Melissa, Mary Jane Harshbarger, Troy,Joan Casper, Sharon S, Laura Black James G., Anna Chougry March, Charlotte, Don Egan, Shandi Chrysler, Donald Cole ,Dave, Leo, Emily Amy, Gloria, Susan McCain, Ray Shaw, Jeanette, Kevin Henry, Gary, Laurie, Mary Alice Ow-ens, Gary Bartels, Don John, Dale, Peggy Cadigan, Sarah & baby 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, Randy Myers
ACSA (Annual Catholic Services Appeal) Our Parish Assessment $80,136.00 Pledged to the Diocese $51,645.00 Amount Remaining $28,491.00 13% of our parishioners (183 families) have contribut-ed 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, January 6 $20,787.25
STEWARDSHIP
(Time / Talent /Treasure)
In the Spirit of Giving
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