BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH NEWARK, OHIO Pastor’s Corner Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Happy Easter! Today we celebrate with great joy the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Today we proclaim that death has been conquered, that sin no longer reigns. Today we celebrate the victory of the Cross, the triumph of love over death and light over darkness. I wish to offer a warm welcome to all of our elect and candidates who have entered the Church at the Easter Vigil. This weekend is truly a weekend of new life as we celebrate the power of God’s grace. I wish you and your loved ones a most blessed Easter. Please plan on attending our Divine Mercy celebration next Sunday at 3:00 p.m. The second Sunday of Easter is designated as “Divine Mercy Sunday.” After attending Mass, I hope you will come back to church and experience this wonderful devotion to Mercy. God bless, Fr. Wilson Mass Intentions for the Week of April 5th Tuesday within the Octave of Easter 6:15 P.M. Patty Crist Wednesday within the Octave of Easter 8:15 A.M. Deceased members of the Schmeltzer Family Thursday within the Octave of Easter 8:15 A.M. Bob Hunt by Dave & Julie Riley Friday within the Octave of Easter 8:30 A.M. Neil Sullivan by Jean & Robbie Perlick Saturday within the Octave of Easter 5:00 P.M. Patricia Rubeck by Mary E. Wagner Second Sunday of Easter 8:00 A.M. Bernard & Mary Schwartz by Bob & Pat Schwartz 10:30 A.M. For the People of the Parish Remember in your prayers all parishioners who are ill or injured, especially for Teresa Nutter, Michelle Darkes, Pat Walker, Carol Sanor, Maxine Saunders, Mary Ann Walters, Barb Dolan, Mary Lou Snoor, John Debevoise, Gerald Sommer, Joe Brown, Jeff Erhard, Lisa Fleming, Trinity Russell, Phillip Madden Vogelmeier, Grayson Vogelmeier, Gerri Hall, Debbie Ridenour, Drayke White, Kim Ruble, Lou Ann Fleming, Victoria King, Joe Dragovich, Therese, Andrew, Katy & Erin Selfe, Karen Addy, and for those who are homebound or in healthcare facilities. Our love, prayers and sympathy for the family and friends of Fr. Paul Smith, & Mary (McMahon) Hall. May they rest in the arms of Our Risen Savior. Liturgical Ministers Schedule Week of April 5th Daily Mass Schedule 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 7th – Andrea Conley (L), Yvonne King, Cliff Bigler (EM), Kenna Hauser, Keegan Gallagher, Michael Snider, J.J. Snider (Servers) 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 8th – Pat Molnar (L), Caden Canning, Tyler Clark, Ben Bemis, Noah Campbell (Servers) 8:15 a.m. Thursday, April 9th – Don Montell (L), Alexandra Courson, Emma Genuske, Gia Mullins, Gabriel Cervantes (Servers) 8:30 a.m. Friday, April 10th – School Mass Sarah Snider, Colin Crumrine, Zachary Hampton, Amelia O’Neil (Servers) Sunday Vigil Mass, Saturday, April 11th 5:00 P.M. Holy Name Society (x5) (Servers) Sunday, April 12th 8:00 A.M. Valerie Bowman Theresa Selfe Katy Selfe Eric Mekolites Talon Gerber 10:30 A.M. Megan Grabo Emily Grabo Imani King Amelia O’Neil De’Andre King-Thompson Sunday Lector & Eucharistic Ministers Schedule Sunday Vigil Mass, Saturday, April 11th 5:00 P.M. Holy Name Society (x2) (L), Deacon Patrick, Holy Name Society (x4) (EM) Sunday, April 12th 8:00 A.M. Craig Bruch, Kathy Wilson (L), Deacon Patrick, Barb Harris, Rita Shonebarger, Glenna Bowman, Kathy VanWy (EM) 10:30 A.M. Andrea Conley, Monica Stanley (L), Deacon Patrick, Maria Bigler, Jacob Langwasser, Sharon Van Horn, Kelli Morrow (EM) April 12th Second Sunday of Easter 1st Reading: Acts of the Apostles 4:32-35 “Give thanks to the Lord for he is good his love is everlasting” Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 2nd Reading: 1 John 5:1-6 The Gospel: John 20:19-31 This week, we pray Liturgy of the Hours Seasonal Proper II Easter Flower Offerings In Memory/Honor of… Jean Coffman Kathryn Coffman Edward D. Tussey Joseph E. Brown George Fox Edith & Ed Smith Joseph & Betty Brown Four Brown Brothers August Selby John & Margaret Selby Maurice & Beatice Floyd Rosella & Bill Follmer Mary Anne (Follmer) Block Danny Van Horne Dominic & Emma Calasso Al & Ferne Miller Herman & Darlene Spring Wayne & Edith Miller Bob & Kate Sensabaugh Lena DeCaprio Bernard & Mary Schwartz Marion Deep Eugene Ridenbaugh Mike Ridenbaugh Roman Glaub Family Jim Ritchey Danny Crothers Howard Weakley Frank J. Campolo Family Scott Allen Blosser Ralph & Joan Harris Elsie Klass Bernard Klass Kayla Layton John Williams Margaret Williams Seth Williams Loie Norton Frank Norton Raymond Slavokovsky James Wagner Mary Wagner Ralph Eagle Jean Eagle Kathryn Nykile Howard Rauch Mary Jo Pardue Ellanor Johns Irving Johns Murel Buchanan Hugh McKenzie John, Mary Carl, Siegel Jennifer Pintz George & Betty Pintz Phillip & Mary Costello Paul & Goldie Pintz, Sr. James & Margaret Cogan Bob Hamilton Kayla Layton Richard Layton Joan Harris Ralph Harris Fred Harris Marty Jurden Jeff Jurden Richard Chesterson Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Swank Willia M. Swank Carl Swank, Sr. Carl Swank, Jr. Betsy Swank Joseph Komada Kayla Layton Esther Ghiloni S/Sgt. Dominic Ghiloni John George Art & Dotti Nutter Richard Layton Dick Kreager William Filkosky Frank & Mary Wesley Roy & Vicky Taylor Matthew Selby Michele Agriest Elizabeth Antritt Opal Yost Manson Budd, Dorothy, Walter Wise Hammer/Fetty Parents Deceased Molnar Family Members Deceased members of the Clouse/Hermandorfer Families Deceased members of the Wachaya/Rubeck Families Deceased members of the Campolo Family Our Stewardship Collection (March 29th & April 5th report will be in next week’s bulletin.) Alleluia! Christ is Risen and is victorious over sin and death! We are good stewards of our faith if, like St. Paul, we share this good news whenever and wherever we can. Our Parish & School Events Blessed Sacrament School Crusader News Come and join the Crusaders! Call our school office at (740) 345-4125 for information to register for 2015-2016! Come see the ugly duckling story live and on stage as our Blessed Sacrament School Drama Club presents the musical Honk! Performances will be at the OSU Newark Reese Center on Friday, May 1st at 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, May 2nd at 12:00 p.m., and Sunday, May 3rd at 2:00 p.m. Tickets will be available after all Masses the weekend of April 18th/19th and in the school office. Come out and support these talented and hardworking students! Parish Prayerline The entire parish is requested to pray: The Vatican Intentions for the month of April • Ecology and Justice. That governments may foster the protection of creation and the just distribution of natural resources. • Hope for the Sick. That the Risen Lord may fill with hope the hearts of those who are being tested by pain and sickness. • Father Wilson’s Intention. That those suffering from any form of addiction, including addictions to drugs, alcohol, and pornography, would experience healing and freedom. Phone Numbers Has your phone number changed? If you have discontinued using your landline, changed phone numbers (cell or home), please call the parish office 345-4290 and let us know your new number. You can also email office@blsac. net, write phone numbers on your stewardship envelope or in a note, and let us know your current phone number. Call anytime and leave a message on the parish office voice mail. Don’t forget to add your area code! Pledges for the Restoration Campaign Once we complete the capital campaign for the restoration of our Church, we will begin collection of pledges in May. More information will be in upcoming bulletins. This Week Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of the Lord Centennial Building Collection Sunday, April 5 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass 9:30 a.m. Divine Mercy Novena – Church 10:30 a.m. Mass Monday, April 6 – Parish Office Closed 12:00 p.m. Adoration until 8:00 p.m. in the Church 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Novena – Church 7:00 p.m. Holy Name Meeting – Library Tuesday, April 7 12:00 p.m. Adoration until 6:00 p.m. in the Church 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Novena – Church 5:30 p.m. Reconciliation 6:15 p.m. Mass 6:30 p.m. NCJrH – Library 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice 7:00 p.m. Marian Club – Cafe Wednesday, April 8 8:15 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. Adoration until midnight in the Church 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Novena – Church Thursday, April 9 8:15 a.m. Mass 1:00 p.m. BSS Virtue of the Month 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Novena – Church Friday, April 10 8:30 a.m. Mass 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Novena – Church 6:30 p.m. JrH Youth Group – Cafe Saturday, April 11 6:30 a.m. Men’s Faith Sharing Group – Conference Room 8:00 a.m. Drama 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Novena – Church 3:30 p.m. Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass Sunday, April 12 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. Baptisms of Emma & Alexa Meread 9:00 a.m. CCD 9:00 a.m. RCIA – Library 10:30 a.m. Mass 11:30 a.m. Adoration till 3:00 p.m. – Church 1:30 p.m. Reconciliation 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction Join us at Blessed Sacrament for The Divine Mercy Novena, Easter Sunday, April 5th at 9:30 a.m.; Easter Monday, April 6th through Easter Saturday, April 11th, the Novena will be prayed at 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Sunday is April 12th. Join us at Blessed Sacrament for the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Eucharistic Adoration begins after the 10:30 a.m. Mass until 3:00 p.m. Reconciliation is 1:30-2:30 p.m., and the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction is 3:00 p.m. Everyone is invited and encouraged to come, sit in Adoration, then attend this very beautiful and moving devotion. For information, call our parish office at (740) 345-4290. Many hands make light work! If you are interested in helping with this year’s festival whether it is planning, setup, helping at the festival, or cleanup. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Contact Annie Adkins today at (614) 774-5876 or aadkins115@gmail. com. School Advisory Council Elections Have you thought about becoming a member of the Blessed Sacrament School Advisory Council? You may be eligible for nomination if you are a current school parent or active member of Blessed Sacrament Church. For more information, call Lindsey Holman at 366-0639 or [email protected]. Deadline for nominations is April 13th. Elections will be held in May. Local Events of Interest In honor of St. Joseph the Worker, students of Newark Catholic HS will offer their services on Friday, May 1st and will be available to help any elderly (or homebound) members of our parish who are in need of yard or housework, from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon. If you are in need of students’ services, contact Amy Vohsing at [email protected], or call NC School office at (740) 344-3594 and leave a message with your name and contact number no later than Friday, April 10th. Newark Catholic invites you to Family Rosary Night every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in St. Catherine of Siena Chapel (1 Green Wave Drive) till the end of this school year. Calling All Cooks! Share your good cooking with the residents of St. Vincent Haven! St. Vincent Haven is a 26 bed emergency/transitional shelter for homeless men 18 years and older. Each evening dinner is prepared for the Haven by volunteer cooking teams (in their homes) and brought to the shelter. Teams are generally 3-4 persons and usually cook just once a month. Teams can use food from the Food Pantry Network in the meals. We currently have a couple of evenings open and need your help. To form a team or for information, call Linda Berger at (740) 670-0822 or email: [email protected]. Over the past 5 years, St. Vincent Haven has provided over 35,000 nights of safe shelter and more than 80,000 meals for over 800 residents. Our goal is to move our residents from homelessness to self-sufficiency in their own housing. Check our website at www.svdphaven.org. EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD The Holy Name Society would like to thank all of the people who made the Lenten meals possible, organizers, volunteers who worked so hard, and most importantly parishioners who attended and supported the purpose of our confraternity to perform the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. Proceeds from these meals will go to further these goals through the education of our children at Blessed Sacrament School in the reverence for the Sacred Names of God and Jesus Christ. Thank you all. We are growing at the YMCA and as such we are looking for new team members. We have part-time and seasonal positions available such as: before and after school caregiver; preschool teacher; assistant preschool teacher/floater; building supervisor; lifeguard; and day camp counselor. Submit a completed application or résumé to: Licking County Family YMCA, Attn: Human Resources Dept., 470 W Church Street, Newark, 43055, or to [email protected]. Applications may be obtained in person during normal business hours or printed from www.lcfymca.org. For information about the positions, contact Brittany White at (740) 975-6092. APRIL 5, 2015 Unplanned Pregnancy? Whether you are single or married and would like personal and/or financial support, we would like to help. We can connect you with a state licensed, nonprofit adoption agency which offers care and compassion during this important time of decision in your life. All information is confidential and your privacy is respected. Call us today! We have options and there are people who care. Call Arline at (740) 877-3241 or Janine at (740) 587-3524. A Spring Check-Up for Your Marriage Just 44 hours away from jobs, kids, and chores, then 20 minutes a day. Take a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend. The next weekends are: April 10th-12th or a special in-parish weekend on July 31st-August 2nd. For information or to register, contact Paul and Marilou Clouse at (614) 8346880 or visit www.wwmecolumbus.org. St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Zanesville, has Sunday evening Mass at 7:30 p.m. Hopefully, this will fill the needs of those in Muskingum and adjoining counties who work, travel, or for other reasons cannot attend morning and midday Mass. Around the Diocese The Knox/Licking Vocations Club is Tuesday, April 14th at St. Leonard Social Hall (57 Dorsey Mill Road, Heath) with a lunch served at 12:00 noon for $5.00/person. Theresa DeMers, wife of Deacon Steve DeMers of St. Francis de Sales, Church is our guest speaker. All are invited to come and bring a friend. For information, call Dee Jones at (740) 522-4875 or contact [email protected]. Bethesda Healing Ministry Are you hurting in silence over your abortion experience? We’ve been there and know what you are feeling. Our ministry offers a safe and comforting place for you to connect with Jesus and start your healing journey. Join Bethesda Healing Ministry on the 2nd and 4th Monday each month to share in the healing experience. Call our confidential lines: (614) 3090157 or (614) 309-2651. The Knox/Licking Deanery Diocesan Council of Catholic Women is 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 11th, at Granville St. Edward Church. Organizers from the Cancer Turban Project will lead us in embellishing turbans, which are blessed and given (free of charge) to cancer patients undergoing treatment. Patients also receive a small card letting them know prayers are offered for them. The turban project is always in need of buttons and jewelry for embellishments. All are welcome so come and bring a friend! Light refreshments will be served. For information, contact Peggy Behrman at (614) 937-4865, [email protected], or Dee Jones at (740) 522-4875, [email protected]. Hungering for Celebration! We prayed, fasted and gave alms – and now we celebrate! Our Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl ends in our own hearts, where Jesus reigns forever. Let us rejoice in our risen Lord – and in the lives we’ve changed this Lent in Tanzania, Nicaragua, Niger, Lebanon, the Democratic Republic of Congo and all over the world! Don’t forget to drop your CRS Rice Bowl in the collection basket. Krakow WYD 2016 World Youth Day (WYD) is a worldwide celebration of young Catholics with the Holy Father. WYD is primarily for young adults (18-30’s) and you must be 18 or over at time of trip to attend WYD with the diocesan group. Sign up NOW to go July 24-August 2, 2016 in Krakow, Poland. Initial registration is due by late April. Payment plans are available. Contact the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for more information and to register at www.cdeducation.org/WYD or Mike Hall at [email protected], or Sean Robinson at srobinson@ cdeducation.org. Connect with Bishop Campbell on AM 820 Join us on Tuesday, April 7th at 5:00 p.m. on AM 820 as Bishop Frederick Campbell will talk with the students from Ohio Dominican University, From the Chair, on St. Gabriel Catholic Radio. Call (614) 459-4820. Summer is less than 100 days away and registration for Catholic Youth Summer Camp is open and filling up fast! Catholic Youth Summer Camp is a 6 day and 5 night experience providing students with an incredible week full of high adventure activities and high adventure faith. CYSC is open to all students entering grades 6th through 12th and there are 8 sessions available this summer. For more information, visit www.cysc.com.