Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 18, 2015 WELCOME TO BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH We strive to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ through our life of prayer centered on the Eucharist and through the formation of our members for evangelization and loving service to others. PASTOR Fr. John Marie Bingham, OP, 206-547-3020 [email protected] PAROCHIAL VICAR Fr. Francis Hung-Le, OP, 206-547-3020 [email protected] PAROCHIAL VICAR Fr. Marcin Szymanski, OP, 206-547-3020 [email protected] PARISH ADMINISTRATOR Debbie Gonzalez 206-732-7340, [email protected] OFFICE ASSISTANT Patricia Denend 206-732-7355, [email protected] DIRECTOR, FAITH FORMATION AND EVANGELIZATION Walt Sears 206-732-7345, [email protected] DIRECTOR, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Marilyn Thornton 206-355-6540, [email protected] DIRECTOR, MUSIC Matthew Loucks 206-547-3020, [email protected] ORGANIST Laura Ouimette 206-659-9251 [email protected] DIRECTOR, OUTREACH Nina Butorac 206-732-7351, [email protected] DIRECTOR, FACILITIES Gary McDonald 206-732-7366, [email protected] FACILITIES ASSISTANT Aaron O’Bryan-Herriott 206-547-3020 PRAYER TREE AND PRAYER REQUESTS Call 206-732-7350, or email [email protected] LITURGY OF THE HOURS AND THE ROSARY Morning and Evening Prayer: 7:25 AM and 5:10 PM Rosary: following morning and Monday evening Masses ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Tuesday-Saturday 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM Every Friday from 8:00 PM to Saturday 8:00 AM Door combination required from 8:00PM TO 6:00AM Contact Fr. Francis Hung-Le for more information. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Monthly communal Baptisms during Mass or by appointment. Call the Parish Office at 206-547-3020. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confession) Thursdays after the 8:00 AM Mass; Saturdays from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM; or by appointment. Confessions at the Newman Center: Sunday 4:00 - 4:45 PM, 6:15 - 6:45 PM Wednesday 8:00 - 9:00 PM SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION Contact Marilyn Thornton [email protected] SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK After Sunday Mass or by appointment. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Contact the Parish Office for more information. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Contact Marilyn Thornton [email protected] DOMINICAN FRIARS IN RESIDENCE Fr. Jordan Bradshaw, OP [email protected] Director, Newman Center Prior Superior of Dominican Community Fr. Lukasz Misko, OP [email protected] Assistant Director, Newman Center BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH 5050 8th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98105 (Office) Phone: 206-547-3020 Fax: 206-547-6371 Website: blessed-sacrament.org - Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM -12:00 Noon, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM The church is open daily from 6:00 AM until 7:00 PM MASS SCHEDULE Sunday Monday Tuesday Weds -Fri Saturday Holy Days 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon, 5:45 PM 5:30 PM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM, 5:30 PM 8:00 AM, 5:00 PM (Sunday Vigil) 5:30 PM (Vigil), 8:00 AM, 12:00 Noon, 5:30 PM, 7:00 PM NEWMAN CENTER at the University of Washington 4502 - 20th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98015 Phone: 206-527-5072 Website: www.uwnewman.org MASS SCHEDULE Weekdays 12:35 PM (excluding Wednesdays) Wednesday 9:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 9:00 PM NW Catholic Catholic Communications Campaign January 24 - 25, 2015 NORTHWEST CATHOLIC is the official publication of the Archdiocese of Seattle mailed ten times each year to every registered Catholic household in Western Washington. Its mission is to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ and to educate and inspire disciples. A portion of this collection supports the U.S. bishops’ Catholic Communications Campaign. Remaining funds are credited directly to parishes for the NW CATHOLIC portion of their ACA responsibility. A collection will be taken up the weekend of January 24 and 25 to help support the Catholic Communications Campaign and NW CATHOLIC. Envelopes will be in the pews and there will be only one passing of the basket. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY OF BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH Emergency Assistance: Call 206-930-6439. Please leave your name, phone number, and the details of your situation and request. Response usually occurs within 24 hours. Sunday Dinner and Food Bank: Dinner is served Sundays 12:00 noon 2:00 PM. Food Bank is open Fridays, 10:30 AM - 12:00 noon. For further information about the dinner or food bank, or to make a donation or volunteer, email John Morford at [email protected] or visit the Parish website at www.blessed-sacrament.org/svdp.html Congratulations We welcome into our community those recently baptized: January 10, 2015 Olivia Isabelle Deang Acebu, daughter of Julius and Clarissa Acebu Mikayla Catapang Collantes, daughter of John and Bridel Collantes Rest in Peace Barbara Kieffer Whose funeral was held on January 12, 2015 Ethel Whelan Whose Funeral was held on January 13, 2015 Mass intentions SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 7:30 AM Dominic Joseph Nguyen Van Hien & Marie Tran T Duyen 9:00 AM Darey Friedman 10:30 AM Parishioners at Blessed Sacrament 12:00 Noon Holy Souls in Purgatory (Paul Sutlovich) 5:45 PM The Dutro Family (Suzi Dutro) MONDAY, JANUARY 19 5:30 PM Thanksgiving (Theresa Blahato & Tereza Benevides) TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 8:00 AM Dominic Joseph Nguyen Van Hien & Marie Tran T Duyen WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 8:00 AM Dominic Joseph Nguyen Van Hien & Marie Tran T Duyen 5:30 PM Becca Friedman THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 8:00 AM In Thanksgiving for favors received (Theresa Blahato) 5:30 PM Dominic Joseph Nguyen Van Hien & Marie Tran T Duyen FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 8:00 AM Dominic Joseph Nguyen Van Hien & Marie Tran T Duyen 5:30 PM Special intention (Bernadette Bermudez) SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 8:00 AM Louis & Dorothy Hon (P. Hon) 5:30 PM Dominic Joseph Nguyen Van Hien & Marie Tran T Duyen COLLECTION FOR JANUARY 8 - 14 : $ 12,400 The collection helps to support the work and ministry of Blessed Sacrament Church. Thank you for your continued generosity! Calendar of parish events SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 10:00 AM Coffee Hour - Aquinas Library, Parish Hall. 10:30 AM Children’s Sunday School - UCDS. 10:30 AM Sunday Forum: The Council of Trent, with James Beback - TEC,UCDS. 4:00 PM RCIA - Margaret of Savoy, Priory. MONDAY, JANUARY 19 HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSED 7:00 PM C & L - Margaret of Savoy, Priory. TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 5:30 PM Prayer Liturgy for Life - Church. 7:00 PM Spirit and Truth - Church/Aquinas Library, Parish Hall. 7:00 PM Lectio Divina Group - Holy Family Conf. Room. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 8:30 AM Wednesday Morning Bible Study - Aquinas Library, Parish Hall. 6:45 PM Respect Life Meeting - Parish Hall. 7:00 PM St. Dominic Rosary Makers - St. Pius V, Priory. 7:00 PM Young Adult Men’s Study Group - Margaret of Savoy, Priory. THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 9:30 AM Women’s Bible Study - Aquinas Library. 7:00 PM Latin Class - Holy Family, Sacristy. 7:00 PM Veritas - YA Study Group, Aquinas Library. FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 10:30 AM Friday Food Bank - Parish Hall. 5:30 PM Dominican Youth Group - Church/Parish Hall. 6:30 PM Peace and Justice - Margaret of Savoy, Priory. 8:00 PM Friday Adoration - Church. SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 8:45 AM Legion of Mary - Holy Family Conf., Sacristy. 6:00 PM Marriage Enrichment Series - Parish Hall. SUNDAY, JANUARY 25 10:00 AM Coffee Hour - Aquinas Library, Parish Hall. 10:30 AM Children’s Sunday School - UCDS. 10:30 AM Sunday Forum: The Bishops’ Synod on the Family, with Laura Haag - TEC, UCDS. 3:00 PM Young Adult Greenspire Council Meeting Holy Family Conference Room, Sacristy. 4:00 PM RCIA - Margaret of Savoy, Priory. 7:00 PM Disputatio Small Group - Margaret of Savoy, Priory. MASS READINGS FOR THE WEEK For the week of January 18 - 25 SUNDAY 1Sm 3:3b-10,19; 1Cor 6:13c-15a,17-20; Jn 1:35-42 MONDAY Heb 5:1-10; Mk 2:18-22 TUESDAY Heb 6:10-20; Mk 2:23-28 WEDNESDAY Heb 7:1-3,15-17; Mk 3:1-6 THURSDAY Heb 7:25-8:6; Mk 3:7-12 FRIDAY Heb 8:6-13; Mk 3:13-19 SATURDAY Heb 9:2-3,11-14; Mk 3:20-21 SUNDAY Jon 3:1-5,10; 1Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20 Parish Events Healing Prayer January 18, 7:00 PM If you are concerned about finances, family, or relationships, or if you need spiritual, emotional, or physical healing, please join us for healing prayer after the 5:45 PM Mass, every third Sunday of the month. Meet with the prayer teams in the north transept of the church, by the statue of St. Joseph. Lectio Divina Group Forming The group will meet on Tuesday nights, from 7:00 - 8:15 PM in the Holy Family Conference Room, in the Sacristy of the church. Meetings will be weekly from January 6 through February 10, and will be facilitated by Virginia Zanger. Seating is limited. Please register by January 4 to confirm a space by contacting Walt Sears at [email protected] or 206-732-7345. Women's Bible Study - Thursday Mornings Beginning January 15 We invite our women parishioners to a a ten-week study of the Gospel of John, beginning Thursday, January 15, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, in the Parish Hall. God-centered childcare for toddlers and up will be provided using a co-op model. Please register ASAP. Registration forms are in the literature racks at each church entrance. For more information or if you have questions, contact Walt Sears at [email protected] or 206-732-7345. Disputatio Small Group Sunday, January 25, at 7:00 PM Margaret of Savoy Conference Room Do you feel that you are living on the margins with regard to your faith and the Catholic Church? Are you struggling with Church teachings? In the Dominican tradition, we are forming a small, “disputatio” group which begins on Sunday, January 25, at 7:00 PM in the Margaret of Savoy Conference Room at the Priory. If you are interested, or maybe know someone who might benefit, please contact Nina Butorac at 206-732-7351 or [email protected]. Parish Events Dominican Youth Group Every Fourth Friday - January 23 Don’t miss the next meeting of the Dominican Youth group - we invite all those between the ages of 13 and 19. We will meet in the Church on Friday, January 23, at 5:30 PM for Mass, Stations of the Cross, then dinner, a social hour of games and jollification, time for Adoration and the Rosary, a reflection on the Sunday readings, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and finally Compline and Benediction. It’s a full night! Remember to invite a friend! If you have any questions, please contact Mark Shea at 425672-3522. See you then! A Time For God For Life, Marriage, and Religious Freedom Tuesday, January 27 The US Bishops are urging prayer, especially Eucharistic Holy Hour and daily rosary, for the protection of life, marriage, and religious freedom in our nation. In response, on every last Tuesday of the month we will expose the Blessed Sacrament for Adoration, beginning after the 8:00 AM Mass, and continuing throughout the day, including the 5:30 PM Prayer Liturgy for Life. Everyone is invited to join us in prayer on Tuesday, January 25, in the church. Come when you are able, and stay for as long as you like. Local Events Vocare Movement 2015 Legislative Session Brief by WA Senator Padden, Chair of Law and Justice Committee with discussion & Q&A When? Jan 24, 2015 5:00 PM Vigil Mass at Christ the King Church, 415 N 117th St, Seattle, WA What’s for dinner and where is it? Potluck dinner in the Fitzgerald Room (across from the Church). Why? Because we are called by God to unite and engage the world and WA State needs you!! Who’s invited? Everyone! Vocare is for the whole family. Share events with anyone. Questions? Call Sophia Pettis at 360-550-1118, or email [email protected] Local Events Local Events March for Life Ignatian Spirituality 101: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 12:00 Noon The Capitol in Olympia Get energized with pro-lifer supporters from across the state. Your presence and prayers are needed at this peaceful witness that all life is sacred. Make your voice heard. Carry a red rose, the pro-life symbol. For more information visit washingtonmarchforlife.org, or call 253-564-1497 Mass for Life Tuesday, January 20, 9:30 AM Marcus Pavilion, St. Martin’s University Lacey, Washington Catholics from around the Archdiocese will gather to celebrate the annual Mass for Life and honor the sacredness of all human life, especially in its most vulnerable forms. Contact: [email protected] Carpools are forming! If Blessed Sacrament parishioners need a ride to the March for Life events, please contact Theresa Schrempp, at 206-525-1223. An Introduction to Ignatian Prayer & Spirituality Thursday, January 15, 7:00-9:00 PM Mother Teresa Room - St. Joseph Center Pope Francis, the first Jesuit Pope, is grounded in Ignatian spirituality, but many do not know fully what that means. What is Ignatian spirituality all about? How might I incorporate Ignatian prayer and spirituality into my life? If you would like to know more, this introduction to the basics of Ignatian prayer and spirituality is for you! The evening will include introductions, opening prayer, an overview of the life of St. Ignatius and Ignatian spirituality, experiences of Ignatian prayer, and more information on how to continue to grow in Ignatian spirituality through the ISC. Light snacks will be provided. People of all ages, faith traditions and spiritual backgrounds are welcome. We encourage you to think of family, friends, or colleagues who might be interested and invite them to attend! No cost. Free will offering. For more information or to RSVP, email Andrea Fontana at [email protected] or call 206-329-4824. Sponsored by the Ignatian Spirituality Center www.ignatiancenter.org St. Joseph Church 732 18th Ave East Seattle’s Capitol Hill Week of Payer for Christian Unity Pope Francis and the 21st Century Parish What is our next step in discipleship? St. Louise de Marillac Parish Saturday, February 14 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Join us for a day-long pre-Lenten retreat, as we explore Jesus' call to all Christians to care for the needs and defend the rights of "the least of our brothers and sisters," and discern what the call means in our own lives and our own parishes. Our retreat leader will be nationally-known speaker Jack Jezreel, founder of JustFaith. St. Louise de Marillac, Parish Hall 141 - 156th Ave SE Bellevue, WA 98007 For more information and to register, please contact Kelly Hickman, Missions Office, 206-382-4580. You are invited to the 2015 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity regional prayer service, which will be held on Thursday, January 22, from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, at Plymouth Congregational Church, 1217 Sixth Avenue, Seattle. The global theme this year is “Give Me Water to Drink” (John 4:7), with resources created by the churches of Brazil. The evening will include a well, filled with water; a special reading; a sermon from the Rev. Michael Kinnamon, Ph.D.; and a special gift in honor of the theme. A reception will follow. Co-sponsored by the Church Council of Greater Seattle, Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry, and the Archdiocese of Seattle. Please join us! Learn about SUSTM’s offerings during the week of prayer at weekofprayer.us. Find more information about the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at the World Council of Churches website, oikoumene.org. Young Adults Music Ministry DRINKS WITH DOMINICANS Tuesday, January 27, 7:30 PM - Parish Hall Please join Greenspire, the parish community for adults in their 20s and 30s, as we welcome Mark Shea, who will present "101 Reasons not to be Catholic." You may know Mark from his books, his articles, or perhaps his work locally. Of this topic, Mark says, "There are a million reasons not to be a Catholic and only one reason to be one. You be the judge." The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord YA - GREENSPIRE COUNCIL MEETING Sunday, January 25, 3:00 PM Holy Family Conference Room - Church Volunteers Needed We are presently looking for parishioners that can fill several immediate, special ministry needs. We need: Greeters-arrive early to Mass and greet worshippers as the enter the church. Greeters also distribute bulletins to parishioners as they exit after Mass. Ushers-arrive early to Mass and are responsible for collecting and securing the offering. The lead usher also insures that parishioners are selected to bring the gifts forward during the liturgy. Anyone with a sound/audio engineering background to assist staff with the creation of podcast programs. For more information, please contact Walt Sears at [email protected] or 206-732-7345. We are always looking for great vocalists and musicians to enhance our liturgies with beautiful music from our rich, Catholic traditions. Please contact Matthew Loucks at [email protected] if you are interested! CHILDREN’S CHOIR St. CECILIA CHOIR (Kindergarten - First Grade) St. GREGORY CHOIR (Second Grade - Sixth Grade) WOMEN’S SCHOLA Sings regularly at the 5:00 PM Vigil Mass on Saturdays. (Contact Laura Ouimette at [email protected]) CONTEMPORY ENSEMBLE Sings regularly at the 9:00 AM and /or the 5:45 PM Sunday Masses. SCHOLA CANTORUM Sings regularly at the 10:30 AM and 12:00 Noon Masses on Sundays. MEN’S SCHOLA Newly forming. (Candlemass) February 2, 2015 – 5:30 PM Since the fourth century, the church has celebrated “The Presentation of the Lord” (formerly known as the Purification of Mary) when, in accordance with Jewish Law, Joseph and Mary presented their firstborn male son to the Temple Priest 4o days following His birth. During the 11th century, the church began the custom of blessing candles while joyously singing the Canticle of Simeon. Blessed Sacrament Parish will honor this custom inviting parishioners to attend this celebration and to bring their own candles from home to be blessed. The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord will be celebrated at Blessed Sacrament on February 2 at our 5:30 PM Mass. Join us as we bring to a conclusion the 40 day Feast of the Nativity! HYMN OF PRAISE It may surprise many Catholics to learn that at only one place during the entire celebration of the Holy Mass is a "Hymn" specifically advocated. This hymn is to succeed the reception of Holy Communion, the Purification of the vessels and (if appropriate) a few moments of silent prayer. It has earned the title "Hymn of Praise" given its described function by the Roman Missal: "When the distribution of Communion is over, if appropriate, the Priest and faithful pray quietly for some time. If desired, a Psalm or other canticle of praise or a hymn may also be sung by the whole congregation." General Instruction of the Roman Missal (2011) At Blessed Sacrament Parish, we began the process of introducing the "Hymn of Praise" on the First Sunday of Advent solidifying its proper placement within the Communion Rite in time for the celebration of our Christmas Liturgies. In an effort to allow for the proper placement of the "Hymn of Praise" while preserving a few moments for "quiet prayer," our Music Ministers are also being trained to begin/ conclude the Communion Chant at the proper time(s) while allowing for the reception of Holy Communion themselves: "While the Priest is receiving the Sacrament, the Communion Chant is begun...the singing is prolonged for as long as the Sacrament is being administered to the faithful. However, if there is to be a hymn after Communion, the Communion Chant should be ended in a timely manner. Care should be taken that singers, too, can receive Communion with ease.” General Instruction of the Roman Missal (2011) We are grateful for your increased participation in the singing at Mass of late, especially at the "Hymn of Praise"! Sunday Forum - C & C Martin Luther King Jr. SUNDAY FORUM - COFFEE & CONVERSATION Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Winter - Spring, 2015 SUNDAY FORUM & COFFEE & CONVERSATION sessions meet in the Teacher Education Center (TEC) at UCDS School from 10:30 - 11:45 AM. Talks are FREE/ no registration required. Do you have new ideas for presentations? Please contact Marilyn Thornton at [email protected]. Jan 18 Jan 25 Feb 1 Feb 8 Feb 15 Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 8 Mar 15 Mar 22 Mar 29 Apr 5 Apr 12 Apr 19 Apr 26 May 3 May 10 May 17 The Council of Trent Presenter: James Beback Reports from the Bishops’ Synod on the Family (Vatican - Oct, 2014) Presenter: Laura Haag Coffee & Conversation hosted by the Parish Scout Troops The Influence of Jews, Greeks and Romans on Early Christianity Orthodoxy & Heresy in Early Christianity Christianity Beyond the Roman Empire: the Churches of the East & South Presenter: Dr. James Felak, UW Jackson School of International Studies Coffee & Conversation hosted by the Welcoming Committee Theology of the Eucharist Presenter: Martin DelRe In Our Own Voice: Living with Mental Illness Presenters: from NAMI of Greater Seattle Biblical Influences in Contemporary Films of our Time Presenter: Joseph Drake PALM SUNDAY / NO CLASS EASTER SUNDAY / NO CLASS Charismatic Renewal Update Presenters: Tammie Stephens and Virginia King “Foreign Wives” in the Bible Presenter: Syd C’de Baca Drama and Faith Presenter: Mark Shea FIRST COMMUNION SUNDAY/ NO CLASS Pope Francis on the Environmental Crises Presenter: Andy Simons Mariology According to St. Paul Presenter: Fr. Francis Hung-Le, OP The submission deadline for the Blessed Sacrament Bulletin is at the end of day on Friday, nine days prior to the publication weekend. Please submit articles and suggestions to [email protected]. Day of Celebration The Martin Luther King Celebration Committee invites you to their 33rd Annual Celebration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with workshops, a rally and a march on Monday, January 19. The morning begins at Garfield High School, at 23rd Avenue and E. Jefferson Street in Seattle. Workshops are from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Rally is from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pre-march speakers from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. The march leaves Garfield High School at 12 noon. The march is expected to arrive at the Jackson Federal Building, at 2nd Avenue and Marion, downtown Seattle at around 1:00 PM. For more information, please visit MLKSeattle.org Noteworthy Passing the Basket Surely you have noticed the change from the “basket on a stick” method of taking up the collection at Mass, to a more communal “hand-to-hand” passing of the basket. The reason for this change is to foster a sense of sharing, recognizing that we are all part of a community that gives in whatever way we can. Many parishioners already give through automatic tithing, where their family’s contribution is withdrawn from their bank account each month; others prefer using the provided parish envelopes; and still others enjoy the convenience of giving with cash. Those who may not be able to give are encouraged to say a short prayer for Blessed Sacrament when the basket is passed to their hands. However you choose to give, remember that the collection basket stands as a tangible reminder of the responsibilities we all share in the stewardship and health of our parish. Thank you for your support and for your understanding! Fragrance Free Zone The north transept area of the Church has been designated a “Fragrance Free Zone” for those who are seriously bothered by, or are allergic to perfumes, colognes, and other fragrances. Some of our parishioners must leave Mass because of this threat to their health. Please observe this seating restriction and, if you wish to wear a fragrance, choose to sit elsewhere. Thank you!
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