BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH Pastor’s Corner Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Divine Mercy Sunday: This Sunday, the Second Sunday of Easter, we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. Please join us for Adoration and Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament in the Church after the 10:30 a.m. Mass until 3:00 p.m. At 3:00 p.m., we will have Divine Mercy Devotions. Further details are in the bulletin. First Communion Sunday: Next Sunday, April 19th, we will celebrate First Communion at 12:30 p.m. Please keep our First Communicants in your prayers. Thanks! A special thanks to all who helped to make the celebration of Holy Week and the Easter Triduum so wonderful. In particular, I wish to thank all members of the RCIA Team for their hard work in preparing our candidates and catechumens. Thanks to Deacon Patrick, Karen Addy, all of the liturgical ministers and servers whose service so enriched our prayer. Thanks to the many parishioners who responded to my invitation to make Holy Week holy by attending the services of Holy Week. Thanks to Rick Snoor and all the members of music ministry for lifting our hearts and minds to God through the beauty of sacred music. Welcome! This week, we welcome among our ranks the RCIA class of 2015. For almost one year they have been preparing to join the Church and did so at the Easter Vigil last weekend. Our Church is enriched by their gifts, their faith, their enthusiasm, their courage. Please join me in welcoming recently initiated brothers and sisters in Christ by introducing yourself and inviting them to participate in the life of the parish. God Bless, Fr. Wilson Mass Intentions for the Week of April 12th Tuesday, Easter Weekday 6:15 P.M. Judy Porter by Scott & Sharon Van Horn Family Wednesday, Easter Weekday 8:15 A.M. Nancy (Bobot) Yonker by St. Francis Class of 1955 Thursday, Easter Weekday 8:15 A.M. Teresa Marie Williams by Connie Wilson & Lonnie Moore Friday, Easter Weekday 8:30 A.M. Michael Sacks by Blessed Sacrament Church & School Saturday, Easter Weekday 5:00 P.M. Nancy & Dave Collins (Wedding Anniversary) Third Sunday of Easter 8:00 A.M. Jerry & Gussie Ernest by Ernest Family 10:30 A.M. Susie (Sandra) Molnar by David & Family 12:00 P.M. For the People of the Parish NEWARK, OHIO Liturgical Ministers Schedule Week of April 12th Daily Mass Schedule 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 14th – Yvonne King (L), Mike Stickle, Kate Maher (EM), Kenna Hauser, Keegan Gallagher, Michael Snider, J.J. Snider (Servers) 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 15th – Kathy Wilson (L), Caden Canning, Tyler Clark, Ben Bemis, Noah Campbell (Servers) 8:15 a.m. Thursday, April 16th – Don Montell (L), Alexandra Courson, Emma Genuske, Gia Mullins, Gabriel Cervantes (Servers) 8:30 a.m. Friday, April 17th – School Mass Sarah Snider, Colin Crumrine, Zachary Hampton, Amelia O’Neil (Servers) Sunday Vigil Mass, Saturday, April 18th 8:30 P.M. Kate Erhard Joshua Hoy Keegan Gallagher Jonah Cunningham Sunday, April 19th 8:00 A.M. Caden Wells Jacob Koch Sam Anderson Braydon Vanvelzor 10:30 A.M. Charlotte Campbell Noah Campbell Cian McDermott Cole McDermott Sunday Lector & Eucharistic Ministers Schedule Sunday Vigil Mass, Saturday, April 18th 5:00 P.M. Scott Van Horn, Amy Erhard (L), Deacon Patrick, Theresa Nutter, Debbie Bickle, Phil & Sue West (EM) Sunday, April 19th 8:00 A.M. Diane Layton, Judy Healy (L), Deacon Patrick, Marge Burger, Bernard Kreim, Peggy Komada, Nancy Ogilbee (EM) 10:30 A.M. Cliff Bigler, Sarah Ewing (L), Deacon Patrick, Michael Burger, Beth Grabo, Howard Hill, Karen Gross (EM) Remember in your prayers all parishioners who are ill or injured, especially for Michelle Darkes, Mary Lou Snoor, John Debevoise, Gerald Sommer, Joe Brown, Jeff Erhard, Lisa Fleming, Karen Addy, Phillip Madden Vogelmeier, Grayson Vogelmeier, Debbie Ridenour, Drayke White, Lou Ann Fleming, Victoria King, Joe Dragovich, Erin Selfe, and for those who are homebound or in healthcare facilities. Our love, prayers and sympathy for the family and friends of Bade Cannon and Dorothy Bever. May they rest in the arms of Our Risen Savior. April 19th Third Sunday of Easter 1st Reading: Acts of the Apostles 3:13-15, 17-19 (47B) “Lord let your face shine on us.” Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9 2nd Reading: 1 John 2:1-5a The Gospel: Luke 24:35-48 This week, we pray Liturgy of the Hours Seasonal Proper II Our Stewardship Collection March 29th Budgeted per Week $10,900.61 Offertory (169 envelopes) $6,026.80 Loose Cash $349.40 Average Auto Withdrawal $2,710.80 (110 households – average weekly giving) Total$9,087.00 April 5th Budgeted per Week $10,900.61 Offertory (156 envelopes) $8,027.75 Easter & Holy Thursday (156 envelopes) $4,008.00 Loose Cash $608.00 Average Auto Withdrawal $3,398.50 (111 households – average weekly giving) Total$16,042.25 Budget YTD (7/1/14 – 4/5/15) $446,925.01 Actual Offerings YTD $453,419.02 Building Fund Collection $706.50 Building Fund Collection YTD $31,906.23 Building Loan Balance as of 3/19/15 $1,969,226.14 The Christian community described in Acts understood and practiced total stewardship. St. Paul reports that the believers did not claim anything as their own, but held everything in common, and distributed to each whatever was needed. Our Parish & School Events Blessed Sacrament School Crusader News Blessed Sacrament School honored Crusaders of the Month last Thursday who displayed the virtue of gratitude for the month of March. We are helping our students and families understand the way that God wants us to treat each other. We are thankful that we have students who care about each other and for our teachers and staff who care about our students and families. The Little Wave Runners Fitness Club will begin next week. Come and join the fun and learn how to stay fit through exercise. The club is open to grades 3-6. Our second grade students will receive their First Holy Communion next Sunday, April 19th. The potluck and practice for First Communion will be next week for students and families. There will also be a retreat for the First Communion class at the school. Congratulations to our students! Take a tour of our school and learn more about the Crusaders by calling (740) 345-4125! 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 on 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 at 345-4290 and let us know your new number. You can also email [email protected], 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. Divine Mercy Sunday is April 12th. Join us for Eucharistic Adoration after the 10:30 a.m. Mass until 3:00 p.m. Reconciliation is 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., and the Divine Mercy Chaplet with Benediction is 3:00 p.m. Everyone is invited and encouraged to come, sit in Adoration, then attend this very beautiful and moving devotion. 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 [email protected]. 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. Our community changed lives this Lent, and CRS Rice Bowl wants to say “thank you!” Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl in the weekend church collection. Travel with Blessed Sacrament on our Pope Francis World Meeting of Families ~ BLSAC trip Where: Philadelphia, PA Trip Dates: September 25th-27th, 2015; Cost: $599.00 Transportation and ALL-Included. To register, contact (855) 842-8001 or (508) 340-9370. You can also register online at www.proximotravel.com. This Week Sun., April 12 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. CCD 9:00 a.m. RCIA – Library 9:00 a.m. Baptisms Emma & Alexa Meread 10:30 a.m. Mass 11:30 a.m. Adoration till 3:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.Reconciliation 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Mon., April 13 12:00 p.m. Adoration until 8:00 p.m. – Church 6:30 p.m. AHG – Café 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts - Annex Tues., April 14 12:00 p.m. Adoration until 6:00 p.m. – Church 5:30 p.m. Reconciliation 6:15 p.m. Mass 7:00 p.m. BSS Alumni Meeting – Marian Room 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice 7:00 p.m. SVdP Meeting – Library Wed., April 15 8:15 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. Adoration until midnight – Church Thurs., April 16 8:15 a.m. Mass 1:55 p.m. Mass Music Practice 6:30 p.m. 1st Communion Potluck & Practice – Café/Church Fri., April 17 1st Communion Retreat All-Day 8:30 a.m. Mass Sat., April 18 8:00 a.m. Drama 3:30 p.m. Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass St. Vincent de Paul Collection Church of Eastern Europe Collection Sun., April 19 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass 10:30 a.m. Mass 12:30 p.m. 1st Holy Communion Mass Local Events of Interest Spring/Summer Clothing Drive! St. Francis de Sales Church is holding a Spring/Summer Clothing Drive to benefit St. Francis Outreach Center in McArthur, Ohio, from Friday, April 24th-Sunday, April 26th. Small appliances, bedding, linens, toys and other small household items are also appreciated. Volunteers will collect donations at the drive-thru/ drop-off in the parking lot behind St. Francis Church at the following times: Friday, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Saturday, 9:00 a.m.5:30 p.m. and Sunday, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (If the truck is full, it may leave earlier than 2:00 p.m.) Call Sandy Wendelgest at (740) 763-0177 for more information. 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. Newark Catholic Track & Field Pancake Breakfast with Chris Cakes! Join us Saturday, April 18th, from 8:00-11:30 am at NCHS (1 Green Wave Drive). Tickets are $7.00/each and can be purchased in advance from any track member or at the door on the day of the event. For information, call David Blaine (740) 366-7711. 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 am until 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 Wednesday, April 15th. Women of St. Francis 15th Annual Card Party St. Francis de Sales Church Lamy Center (40 Granville Street) is hosting their Annual Card Party on Thursday, April 23rd from 7:00-9:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.). The cost is $5.00/ person and tickets may be purchased by contacting Debby Shelly at (740) 366-6924 or Lori Brown at (740) 323-3562. Euchre – Tripoli – UNO (provided) or bring a game you and your friends wish to play. Enjoy delicious refreshments and great door prizes! Bridges Out of Poverty From Isaiah to Jesus, we have been told to care for the poor among us. The challenge for us today is how to address poverty and the issues that have contributed to generational poverty. St. Vincent de Paul conferences from several local churches will host a series of videos called “Bridges Out of Poverty.” A light supper will be served at each session. – April 15th, 6:00 p.m. at St. Edward Church, Granville, Ohio – April 22nd, 6:00 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales, Johnson Hall, 40 Granville Street, Newark (enter thru back parking lot). – April 29th, 6:00 p.m. at St. Edward Church, Granville, Ohio – May 6th, 6:30 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Cafeteria. These sessions are open to anyone who is concerned about why the poor are stuck in poverty. RSVP to Irene Kennedy at (740) 366-7509 and let her know which sessions you can attend. St. Francis Movie Ministry presents: “Gordon Family Tree.” It’s everyman’s life story where conflict between self vs. the world proves, once again, we have to be well thought of by our friends, so we can think well of ourselves.... and whether we’re accepting the challenges life brings us. Freemont Gordon isn’t passionate about his successful Architecture job in Los Angeles. After turning 30, he goes on a road trip and along the way, meets the most amazing and generous everyday folks. Freemont finds that doing what he loves is what matters most. Join us Saturday, April 18th at 7:00 p.m. in St. Francis Johnson Hall (40 Granville Street). Pilgrimages for Catholics and people of all faiths Trip Includes Bus will depart from your church to Philadelphia Transfers as per itinerary. 4 or 5 star hotels in downtown areas. Transportation with luxury bus. All breakfasts and all dinners. All tips to driver, hotel, and tour guide. Guided Tours and Tour Fees Luggage handling (1 carry-on per person) Single Supplement (as long as the passengers is willing to Pope Francis World Meeting of Families September 26-28, 2015 Cost: $599.00 (bus transportation & All-Inclusive) room with someone and allows us to provide them with a roommate. If the passenger wants a guaranteed room to of their own, then they have to pay the $300 single supplement Remember: Passengers will never be expected to pay extra for anything while on the trip. We always wait for passengers and never leave anyone behind Trip Does Not Include Lunch Trip Insurance Friday, September 25: Departure from your hometown on a bus to Philadelphia. Arrival, get checked into the hotel. Dinner and overnight in the area of Philadelphia. Saturday, September 26: Today after breakfast at the hotel, we will spend the day at the Festival of Families along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. In the evening we will return to our hotel for dinner and overnight in the area of Philadelphia. Sunday, September 27: Attend Mass celebrated by Pope Francis, followed by departure back to your hometown. Visit us on the web www.proximotravel.com email: [email protected] Contact us 24/7 (855) 842-8001 (508) 340-9370 OH: (440) 457-7033 PA: (814) 479-4165 KY: (502) 829-0753 TX: (713) 393-7161 Fax: (508) 854-8003 Proximo Travel, LLC PO Box 3479 Worcester, MA 01613 Sample Trip Itinerary General Trip Information for trips in the USA Traveling by Bus We use an air-conditioned/heated luxury bus throughout the entire trip. The bus will be leaving from the parking lot of your local church, where the entire group will meet. The time of departure will be communicated to all passengers individually in your final packet. Please arrive 30 minutes before departure time. You will forfeit your trip if you arrive after the bus has departed. Staying In Touch Each traveler will receive a final packet we suggest you print up 2 copies. (One for you & one for your family at home) The trip is designed so that you and your family in the USA are always able to contact the tour guide during the trip. A Tour Guide will meet you at the airport (if you are flying) or at the hotel if you are traveling by bus. The tour guide will remain with the group until you are safely returned to your departure point. Dress Code Dress is casual and comfortable. It is a vacation, relax and enjoy. Bring comfortable walking shoes. Most of the hotels we use have a pool or a Jacuzzi, bring a bathing suit with you. Packing and Carry-on Pack your medicine and valuables, in a small bag that you keep with you on the bus. Safety Safety is our priority. As we tour each site, every passenger is always accounted for: there is always a count of passengers before and after touring each site. We never leave anyone behind! Hotels We use solely 4 and 5 star hotels. Lots of Walking? Even though we have our own private bus, some sites do require some walking. Bring comfortable shoes (dress shoes are not necessary at all). We suggest you start walking at least 2 months before you’re trip so your ready to tour! A wheelchair can be provided if you are traveling with a companion who is able to push you. Please remember that some sites are unavailable by wheelchair. SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 12, 2015 Blessed Sacrament Holy Name Society wishes to “thank all” who made our Lenten meals possible, especially organizers, volunteers who worked so hard, and most importantly our parishioners who attended and supported the purpose of our confraternity to perform the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. Proceeds go to further these goals through the education of our children at Blessed Sacrament School in reverence for the Sacred Name of God and Jesus Christ. Thank you all.” 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 (740) 877-3241 or Janine (740) 587-3524. Around the Diocese 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. A special in-parish weekend is July 31st-August 2nd. For information or to register, contact Paul & Marilou Clouse at (614) 834-6880 or visit www.wwmecolumbus.org. Our Lady of Consolation Shrine, Carey, Ohio will offer a Mass for Victims of Cancer on Friday, May 1st at 7:00 p.m. We welcome all to come and pray together. Following Mass, visitors are invited to participate in special prayers for healing. Jewelry Sale at the Josephinum! The Friends of the Josephinum will hold a Spring Jewelry Sale on Friday, April 24th from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at the Jessing Center (7625 N. High Street). Elegant fine and sterling silver jewelry will be priced below wholesale; guests will automatically be entered into a raffle for a 10K gold 1.5 carat diamond ring valued at $1,000. All proceeds benefit Josephinum seminarians. 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) 309-0157 or (614) 309-2651. Mass of Comfort Bethesda Healing Ministry All are invited to a Mass of Comfort on Monday, May 11th, to remember our children who were lost before birth, through still-birth, miscarriage or early termination. Join Bethesda Healing Ministry at 7:00 p.m. in the convent chapel at Christ the King Church, 2777 E. Livingston Avenue, Columbus, for an opportunity to receive the peace and comfort that only Our Heavenly Father can give to us and to our children who reside with Him in Heaven. Celebrants are Fr. Dean Mathewson and Fr. Michael Gentry, ministry chaplains. For information, call (614) 309-0157 or go to bethesdahealing.org. 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 24thAugust 2nd, 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 information and to register www.cdeducation.org/WYD, Mike Hall ([email protected]) or Sean Robinson ([email protected]). The Knox/Licking Vocations Club is Tuesday, April 14th at St. Leonard Social Hall (57 Dorsey Mill Road, Heath) with a lunch served at 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 bring a friend. For information, call Dee Jones at (740) 522-4875 or drjones1@ columbus.rr.com. A Capital Campaign Newsletter for Blessed Sacrament Parish Issue 5, April 11-12, 2015 Our Campaign – Our Opportunity Campaign Climbs to $825,350! Thanks to the generous spirit of our faithful parishioners – and the exceptional efforts of our volunteer corps – we have now reached this wonderful new total in our capital campaign! With the sacrifice of each parish household, we have not only achieved this level, but we can push on with confidence to our challenge goal of $1,000,000! Comprehensive Organ Rebuild With our challenge goal now in sight, we can anticipate a comprehensive rebuild of our church organ. Thus, instead of a minimal repair, we can reconstruct a better, more reliable instrument. This will also free up our beautiful window for better visibility and create additional space for our choir. We need, of course, the fullest measure of participation from each parish family as we head down the stretch of our campaign to achieve this noble aim. “Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself.” Saint Francis de Sales
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