Blessed Sacrament Church – Online Bulletin – September 7, 2014
305 E Street South Charleston WV
Parish Office: 304.744.5523 Fax: 304.744.5669 E-mail: [email protected]
Father John: cell: 304.377.3560 E-mail: [email protected]
Web page: www.blessedsacramentwv.org webmaster: Bob Lucas: [email protected]
We, Blessed Sacrament Parish are a Christ-Centered Community; Committed to Worship the Father;
Committed to Respond to the Spirit’s Gifts; Committed to Loving Service to All God’s People.
PARISH STAFF
Pastor
Rev. John H. Finnell
Deacon
Rev. Mr. John Hanna
Pastoral Associate
Jeanne Haas
Music Minister
Becky Barnes
Office Mgr./Finance Sec.
Sandy Williams
Office Assistant
Amy Ricketts
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Facilitator....................................... David Elliott
Kathleen Bors
Rob Hrezo
Susan Churchill
Bob Lucas
Sharon Cibrik
Bob Sherrard
Doug Haag
Scott Simonton
Bob Sylvester
Todd Witsberger
Reconciliation: Saturday....4:30-5:00pm or by appointment
Baptism: Please call the church office
First Eucharist: Parents are required to participate in a
preparation program. Dates and times will be published in the
bulletin.
Marriage: Engaged couples are required to participate in a premarriage program. Please contact the church at least six months
before wedding.
Annulments: Contact Deacon John Hanna, 304.935.4646,
304.541.3567, [email protected]
Parish Registration: We warmly welcome all newcomers to
our faith community. If you wish to register, please complete a
registration form and return it to the church office[Forms are on
the credenza in gathering space and online,
www.blessedsacwv.org]. Young adults living at home should
register separately from their parents.
Welcome to our Online Bulletin
Mass Schedule
Saturday
Sunday
Sunday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Saturday
Sunday
Sunday
Oct 18
Oct 19
Oct 19
Oct 22
Oct 22
Oct 25
Oct 26
Oct 26
5:30pm
9:00am
11:30am
9:00am
6:30pm
5:30pm
9:00am
11:30am
✝ Joe Updyke by Jerry & Jane Roy
✝ George Toma by John & Arlene Hanna
People of the Parish
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
✝ Drew Wendt by Diane Ferguson
People of the Parish
✝ James Hambrick by Mary Burriss
Parishioners are invited to provide flowers
for the weekend liturgies. If you would like
to do this, please call Sandy304.744.5523
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Youth Sunday School
Labor4Neighbors:
Grades 1-12 10:15-11:15AM.
Childcare provided
Sunday, Oct 26/rain date Nov 9. Youth (6-12 grades)
& adults are needed for this service activity of
winterizing homes of needy families in the Coalburg
area. Sign up in gathering space. Donations of
Gorilla Tape appreciated - put in cardboard box on
table. Questions? Donna Ford, 304.989.1192 or email:
[email protected]
Grades 1-11 & Adults
College and Military Addresses Needed
10:15am – 11:15am
Register in the gathering space or,
online www.blessedsacramentwv.org
CHOIR REHEARSALS
Children Choir Monday 6:00-6:45PM
Adult Choir Thursday 7:00-8:30PM
Handbells Monday 7:00PM
Women’s & Men’s Chorus TBA
New members welcome!
Our parish will continue the ministry of
We Care Packages
to young adults away from home.
Current addresses for college students and those
serving in the military are needed! Please add to
Current Address Poster in gathering space or send info
to [email protected] ASAP.
Parish Hall Conference Room
Coalburg Food Pantry
will be giving our winter coats in October. Any
new or gently used coats for all ages may be left
in the alcove across from the parish office at any
time.
Wed 9:30-11:00AM
meeting room:
A Bible Study in Plain English
Facilitator: Jeanne Haas
The filled grocery bags handed out during cardboard
city should be returned to church by 10:00am, Sunday,
October 26.
Wednesday 1:00pm
1 Chronicles
Facilitator: Father John
. No classes in October
Manna Meal Fundraiser
WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDIES
Wednesday 7:00pm
Sunday Lectionary Readings
Facilitator: Deacon John Janna
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Empty Bowls event, October 17, 4:30-7:00pm at St.
John’s Episcopal Church, Charleston. For a donation
of $25, you may select a hand-crafted pottery bowl and
fill it with any of five different soups
Thursday 1:00PM
Introduction to the Bible
Facilitator: Jeanne Haas
Evening Prayer
6:30p.m., Wed.
in the sanctuary.
RCIA Sessions
Mondays, 7-9PM, meeting room
for Inquirers and anyone interested in learning about
the Catholic faith. No pressure, friendly dialogue and
refreshments!
Topics:
Oct. 20 - Preparation for Rite of Acceptance/Meet
Sponsors
Oct. 27 - Saints and Holy Persons of the Church,
Mary Pat Peck & Kathy Ross
Finance Council:
Meeting, Thursday, Oct. 23, 7:00pm in church office.
2015 budget will be reviewed.
Open Gym: Basketball pickup games for men every Sunday,
7:00pm in our gym.
All skills welcome! Terry
Ricketts...304.389.8724
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Metro Valley Gabriel Project Fall Fundraiser
Order forms on table in Gathering Space for jellies,
jams, soups, salad dressings, etc. Orders are due by
Thursday, Oct. 30. Please mail your order to address
on the bottom of the form....checks payable to The
Gabriel Project of West Virginia. By ordering any
product, you will be helping this organization raise
much needed funds to make a difference in the lives of
mothers & their babies!
CONGRATULATIONS to our own Eric Arnold, son of
Kevin & Linda, who was recently admitted to practice
law in West Virginia.
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Youth Church Basketball
Registration forms are available in the gathering space
for all parish youth, grades 1-12. Registration
deadline is October 26. Questions? Call Jonathan
Adler, 304.549.0504
Seminar on teen depression & suicide will be held
on Thursday, Oct. 16, 6:30-7:30pm at Family Resource
Center, 800 Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston. Dr. Gary
Nelson, author of “A Relentless Hope: Surviving the
Storm of Teen Depression” will be the speaker. Event
is FREE, but registration is required. To register, visit
camc.org/frc and click FRC Gives Back. Information:
304.388.2545
Library News
October is the month for saints and angels
in our church library. Some of the titles on
hand include: The Saints: Icons of Light and Love,
Patrons and Protectors and Angels Unawares. In
November, books on world religions will be featured.
Stop by the Meeting Room and check out the library.
Teens Encounter Christ Weekend
will be November 21-23, 2104
at St. John XXIII Pastoral Center.
Looking for TECites to join us for the weekend, high
school juniors, seniors and all college students. If
interested or want more information, please contact
Meghann Ferguson at 304.342.9940 or
[email protected]
ALL SOULS DAY: We will observe All Souls Day on
Saturday, November 1/Sunday, November 2 at our
regularly scheduled weekend Masses. At each Mass,
we want to name all of our loved ones who have died
during the last year, November 2, 2013-November 2,
2014. Please write the names of loved ones you wish
to have remembered on the sheet provided in the
gathering space.
Columbarium Information
On the back wall in our Meditation Garden, which
is beside the breeze way, is located our
columbarium consisting of 64 niches where the
ashes of a person who has been cremated can be
interred. For more information or to reserve a
niche, please contact Sandy in the church office,
304.744.5523
BEQUESTS;
When you prepare your will, please consider including
Blessed Sacrament in your plans. We suggest the
following language:
“I give $
to the Most Reverend Michael J.
Bransfield, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of
Wheeling-Charleston and his successors in office, for
the benefit of Blessed Sacrament Parish, South
Charleston, WV.”
RAISING KIDS in the Modern World: Practical
Advice for Parents, Teachers, Grandparents, &
Catechists, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014 at 7:00pm at
Sacred Heart Basilica, Charleston. Presenter, Dr. Ray
Guarendi, is a clinical psychologist with expertise in
school districts, substance abuse & juvenile courts.
Silent Auction and Social to follow. Tickets are $20
FREE childcare for children 3yrs+ during the event
with free pizza for the children. Children may be
dropped off as early as 6:30pm. For more info, go to
Events Page on Facebook/WVCatholicRadio or call
Elizabeth Hardy, 304.633.5695.
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2014 Dent Dinner to Benefit the Kanawha
Pastoral Counseling Center
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Reception 6pm
Dinner 6:30pm
Embassy Suites, 300 Court St., Charleston
Featuring XM Radio Comedy Star:
Jeanne Robertson
To purchase tickets: visit www.kpcc.com
or call 304.346.9689
West Virginia Institute for Spirituality
1601 Virginia Street East Charleston
304.345.0926
Eight Day Retreats in Daily Life: Bob Harrison,
Ph.D. 304.343.2647 or [email protected]
suggested cost: $320
2nd Tuesday of the month: 7-8:30PM. Thomas
Merton Institute, Fr. Bill Petro
Wednesdays: 7PM 11th Step-Meditation
Saturday, Nov 15, 8:15am-3:30pm Seminar - Being a
Peaceful Presence to the World: a spirituality of BEING. CEU’S for social workers, registered nurses and
licensed professional counselors. Presenter: Sr. Carole
Riley. Register by November 8. Offering: $50
The Lord Humbles and Exalts:
A Retreat for those Experiencing Infertility
will be held Friday, November 14 - Sunday, November
16, 2014 at St John XXIII Pastoral Center in
Charleston. Registration and cost information can be
found at www.wvmarriage.org/infertility or by
contacting Rebecca Royse, 304.233.0880 x333; or
[email protected]
Pray He Rests In Peace:
Lonnie James,
father of
Paula Kaplan
We Remember in our Prayers
Toni Bowers, Bill Breese, Ric Cochran,
Joe Ganim, Kathryn Ganim, Roger Green,
Kathleen Groom, John Hanna, Ken Holz,
Frances Hutchison, Joe Kroger, April McLane,
Judy Policastro, Clara Reynolds, Phyllis Safreed,
Gary Sutton, Rosemary Ward
Serving in the Military
Jay Sibold stationed in the Middle East
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To carry the processional cross or bring up the gifts,
please see an usher before Mass.
MINISTERS
5:30PM
9:00AM
11:30AM
LECTORS
Patrick O’Leary
Bill Mehle
Claire Johnson
CANTORS
Joe Deegan
Elizabeth Leary
Becky Barnes
COMMUNION:
Principals
Elaine Kelly
Tom McLane
Ro DeBias
Tony Ciliberti
Anne Davis
Bill Frame
Jim Scharf
Katie Brewer
Susan Churchill
Rob Plutro
Jo Stone
Jody DeBias
Sr. Fran Kirtley
Jamie Knox
John Priestley
Cup
To Shut-Ins
Therese Cox
David Elliott
Missy Summey
ALTAR SERVERS
Colleen O’Leary
David O’Leary
Matt/Elizabeth
Leary
Emma Leary
Braylee Knox
Chase Knox
GREETERS/USHERS
Brian Cornell
Jane Ann Grishaber
Jerry Roy
Karen Bowling
Katherine MohnLowe
Mary Ellen & John
Providenti
Ruhnke Family
Lee Ann Dent
Mary Lou Hill
Diane Gillis-Teen
NURSERY
COFFEE
HOSPITALITY
In the
Gathering Space
Set-up:
Sharon Cibrik
Baker:
MANNA MEAL
WORKERS
Please be at St. John’s by 11:15 AM
Wednesday, October 22 - volunteers not needed
Wednesday, October 29 - Mary Keeney, Tom & Ruth Kirk
Mischa DeFilippo
[Schedules for all ministries can be found on the parish’s
website: http://www.blessedsacramentwv.org]
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