BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH
Pastor’s Corner
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
This Sunday is a very special Sunday for us at Blessed
Sacrament as we celebrate First Holy Communion. First
Holy Communion is a wonderful opportunity for us as a
parish to renew the memory of that special day and, more
importantly, to be renewed in our devotion to the Blessed
Sacrament.
It is a tremendous privilege for us to have the name
“Church of the Blessed Sacrament.” It is also a tremendous
responsibility. My desire is that our parish will continue to be
“intensely Eucharistic.” That is, centered on the Eucharist.
We express our love for the Eucharist in many ways,
including faithful attendance at Sunday Mass and Holy
Days of Obligation, devotion to the Eucharist expressed
in time spent in prayer before the Eucharist, reverence
in the presence of the Eucharist, modest and dignified
clothing in the presence of the Eucharist, preparation for
reception of Holy Communion through regular reception
of Reconciliation, spending time in prayer before the
Holy Eucharist, and active participation in the Eucharistic
celebration.
We are called to “live the Mass.” Included in this is a call
to open our hearts to the transforming love of Christ we
encounter in the Holy Eucharist and to bring His love into
the world through acts of charity.
The more and more that the Eucharist is at the center
of our Church, the center of our prayer, the center of our
attention, the more and more Jesus will be at the center of
our lives.
Please join me in praying for our First Communicants
that the fervor and devotion of their First Holy Communion
will last throughout their lives. And please join me in
praying that our entire parish will continue to grow in our
love for Our Lord present Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity in
the Most Blessed Sacrament.
God Bless,
Fr. Wilson
Mass Intentions for the Week of April 19th
Tuesday, St. Anselm, Bishop, Doctor
6:15 P.M.
Patricia Rubeck by Marianna Sherman
Wednesday, Easter Weekday
8:15 A.M.
Sheila (Muenz) Hoey by St. Francis Class of 1955
Thursday, St. George, Martyr, St.Adalbert, Bishop, Martyr
8:15 A.M.
Esther Ghiloni by Art & Family
Friday, St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest, Martyr
8:30 A.M.
Mary (McMahon) Hall by Blessed Sacrament School
Saturday, St. Mark, Evanglist
5:00 P.M.
Ramiro Ospina by Villa Family
Fourth Sunday of Easter
8:00 A.M.
For the People of the Parish
10:30 A.M.
Francis Michael Reichley by Diane and Family
NEWARK, OHIO
Liturgical Ministers Schedule
Week of April 19th
Daily Mass Schedule
6:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 21st – Diane Layton (L),
Yvonne King, Cliff Bigler (EM), Kenna Hauser,
Keegan Gallagher, Michael Snider, J.J. Snider (Servers)
8:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 22nd – Don Montell (L),
Caden Canning, Tyler Clark, Ben Bemis,
Noah Campbell (Servers)
8:15 a.m. Thursday, April 23rd – Yvonne King (L),
Alexandra Courson, Emma Genuske, Gia Mullins,
Gabriel Cervantes (Servers)
8:30 a.m. Friday, April 24th – School Mass
Sarah Snider, Colin Crumrine, Zachary Hampton,
Amelia O’Neil (Servers)
Sunday Vigil Mass, Saturday, April 25th
8:30 P.M.
Alex Lemons
Jazmyn Adkins Theresa Geiger
Kenna Hauser
Sunday, April 26th
8:00 A.M.
Zachary Hampton Colin Crumrine Eric Mekolites
Valerie Bowman
10:30 A.M.
Emily Tennyson Matthew Smith Rebecca Goletz
Emma Genuske
Sunday Lector and
Eucharistic Ministers Schedule
Sunday Vigil Mass, Saturday April 25th
5:00 P.M.
Ken Billig, Christine Billig (L), Bev Donaldson,
Mollie Phillips, Mike Stickle, Joyce Williams,
Pam Rauch (EM)
Sunday, April 26th
8:00 A.M.
Patricia Laughman, Craig Bruch (L), Patrick Wesley,
Barb Harris, Rita Shonebarger, Glenna Bowman,
Kathy VanWy (EM)
10:30 A.M.
Josh Caton, Thomas Koch (L), Michael Burger,
Mike Clark, Michelle Stair, Jay Goletz, Pat Molnar (EM)
Remember in your prayers all parishioners
who are ill or injured, especially for Marie
Kovreg, Jim Lannan, Helen Dorsey, Mary Ann
Walters, 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 Jackie McAlister. May she rest in the arms of Our Risen
Savior.
April 26th
Fourth Sunday of Easter
1st Reading: Acts of the Apostles 4:8-12 (50B)
“The stone rejected by the builders
has become the cornerstone.”
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29
2nd Reading: 1 John 3:1-2
The Gospel: John10:11-18
This week, we pray Liturgy of the Hours
Seasonal Proper III
Our Stewardship Collection
April 12th
Budgeted per Week
$10,900.61
Offertory (189 envelopes)
$
8,674.65
Loose Cash
$
249.27
Average Auto Withdrawal
$
3,398.50
(111 households – average weekly giving)
Total
$12,322.42
Budget YTD (7/1/14-4/12/15)
$ 457,825.62
Actual Offerings YTD
$ 465,741.44
Building Fund Collection
$
1,260.00
Building Fund Collection YTD
$ 33,166.23
Building Loan Balance as of 4/14/15
$1,962,460.54
The disciples in today’s Gospel came to know Jesus in the
breaking of the bread. When we share what we have with
those who are in need, we, too, will discover Jesus in our
midst.
Our Parish & School Events
Blessed Sacrament School Crusader News
Congratulations as our second grade students receive
their First Holy Communion this Sunday, April 19th. Thank
you to our first grade parents who helped with the First
Communion potluck dinner last Thursday. Our school is
very proud of our second grade Crusaders!
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 this weekend April 18th/19th
and also in the school office. All seats are $5.00/pre-sale
or $8.00/at the door. Children 5 years and under are free.
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.
Blessed Sacrament is hosting a Protecting God’s
Children Seminar on Saturday, May 16th at 9:00 a.m.
This session will be held in the school cafeteria (394 E.
Main Street, Newark). In keeping with VIRTUS policy, no
one will be admitted to this session after the first video has
started. Go to www.virtus.org to register for the session.
Please remember that in order to work with or volunteer
around children of our parish, school and Diocese, you
must attend a session of Protecting God’s Children
and have a background check on file with the School
and/or Parish Office. For more information, contact the
Parish Office at 740 345-4290.
Pledges for the Restoration Campaign
“Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not come. We have
only today, let us begin.” With these words, Blessed
Mother Teresa spoke simply but eloquently about the need
for action. What an inspiring thought to contemplate as we
approach the single most important weekend of our capital
campaign next Sunday – Commitment Weekend! At all
Masses next week, you will have the chance to pledge right
from the pews during the Mass. A very simple process,
which will be explained in a brochure you will receive this
weekend at all Masses. Let us prayerfully consider what
we can do to help secure the future of our parish.
New Altar Server Training
All students who will be in the 5th through 11th grades
in the coming school year are invited to train to become
altar servers. A set of training sessions will be on Sundays
between the Masses from 9:00-10:15 a.m. starting June
14th and continuing June 21st, 28th, and July 5th. If you
are interested in signing up for these sessions or have any
questions, contact the parish office at 740-345-4290 or
simply show up the first day of training session on June 14th.
Travel with Blessed Sacrament on our Pope Francis World
Meeting of Families ~ BLSAC trip Where: Philadelphia,
PA Trip Dates: September 25th-27th, 2015 Cost: $699.00
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
St. Vincent dePaul Collection
Church of Eastern Europe Collection
Sunday, April 19
7:30 a.m. Rosary
8:00 a.m. Mass
9:00 a.m. RCIA – Library
10:30 a.m. Mass
12:30 p.m. 1st Holy Communion Mass
Monday, April 20
12:00 p.m. Adoration until 8:00 p.m. in the Church
Tuesday, April 21
12:00 p.m. Adoration until 6:00 p.m. in the Church
5:30 p.m. Reconciliation
6:15 p.m. Mass
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice
Wednesday, April 22
8:15 a.m. Mass
9:00 a.m. Adoration until midnight in the Church
Thursday, April 23
8:15 a.m. Mass
Friday, April 24
8:30 a.m. Mass
6:30 p.m. JrH Youth Groupp – Cafe
Saturday, April 25
6:30 a.m. Men’s Faith Sharing Group –
Conference Room
8:00 a.m. Drama
3:30 p.m. Reconciliation
5:00 p.m. Mass
World Day of Prayer
HNS Coffee & Donuts after Masses
Capital Campaign Commitment Weekend
Sunday, April 26
7:30 a.m. Rosary
8:00 a.m. Mass
9:00 a.m. Hunter Harter Baptism
9:00 a.m. RCIA – Library
9:00 a.m. CCD
10:30 a.m. Mass
11:30 a.m. Connor Baesmann Baptism
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 clean up! WE NEED YOUR
HELP! Contact Annie Adkins today at (614) 774-5876 or
[email protected]
Help Wanted
Are you looking for a part-time job (15-30 hours a week)?
Davinos Produce Stand on Mount Vernon Avenue is looking
for workers. Whether you are in high school or up to and
including retired, consider applying with Tim or Karen Davino
at 740-745-1364. You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
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,
3:30-5:30pm, 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.
You are invited to the 2015 Women’s Retreat at Sts.
Peter and Paul Retreat Center, 2734 Seminary Road,
Newark, starting Friday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m. until 4:00
p.m. Saturday, May 16th. The theme is “Longing for God,”
facilitated by Sr. Louis Mary Passeri and Mary Reichley.
The cost for private overnight accommodations is $100.00
or $75.00 for double occupancy, (includes appetizers upon
arrival Friday, breakfast, lunch Saturday, and facilitated
program). Visit www.stspeterpaulretreatcenter.com, email
[email protected] or call (740) 9284246 to register today!
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry News
The “40 Days – 40 Cans” food campaign was a huge
success! Each week during Lent, the pantry received large
donations of both food and cash. We are so thankful for
your support. The Lenten donations will help us keep the
pantry well stocked as we head into the summer months.
During March, the pantry served 211 families representing
596 people. 39 new families representing 114 people
visited. The food pantry is in need of both a standup and
canister type vacuum sweeper. If you have an extra working
sweeper and would like to donate it, please email Chuck
Dilbone at [email protected]. Thanks for thinking of
the families who are served by the food pantry.
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!
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.
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
St. Francis de Sales Parish Festival – May 15th-16th
All are invited to St. Francis de Sales 11th annual Parish
Festival. Join us Friday night (6:30-11:30), which features
a car show, kids’ activities, 3 unique food trucks, casino
gaming and live music by Tommy and the R. Band and
Black Horse.
On Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., is our first-ever
“MarketFest” on Pearl Street, featuring many “Ohio Proud”
vendors along with craft and unique direct to market
vendors. At 11:00 a.m., doors open for our 21-game Bingo
session in the Slattery Gym until 5:00 p.m.
Full Festival activities run from 12:00-11:30 p.m., featuring
kids’ games/activities, casino gaming, dodgeball tournament,
entertainment by Shawna Corder Shining Stars, Millennium
Academy Irish Dancers, Low T. Rag Doll, Smokey Row
String Band and our headliners, The Martini Affair.
The Festival Committee would like to thank our Crown
Sponsor, Gummer Wholesale Inc., and Stage Sponsor,
Reed-Egan Funeral Home, for their vital support. Come
and join us for any and all activities!
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 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 de Sales Women’s Morning of Reflection
Come join us for a Women’s Morning of Reflection – Our
Gift to the Church. Just what is my gift to the Church? As
a layperson what is my role? Am I valued? To whom am I
to bring Christ? What is the role of the family and why is
marriage between one man and one woman important?
These are important questions for our day and age. Join
us as Fr. Thomas Kamau, our weekend Associate, helps
us thoughtfully answer these questions in a Morning of
Reflection on Saturday, May 2nd, from 8:30 a.m.-12:00
noon. The day begins with Mass followed by a continental
breakfast and the cost is a freewill offering. For more
information and registration, contact Nancy Hoar at 740366-4302 or [email protected].
Around the Diocese
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.
APRIL 19, 2015
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 $1,000.00. 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
stillbirth, 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 (18-30s) and you must be 18 or over at time
of trip to attend WYD with the diocesan group. Sign up
NOW to go July 24th-August 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 at www.cdeducation.
org/WYD, Mike Hall at [email protected] or Sean
Robinson at [email protected].
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 and Marilou
Clouse at (614) 834-6880 or visit www.wwmecolumbus.org.
Employment Opportunity
We are currently accepting résumés for two part-time
positions in the Parish Office at Our Lady of Perpetual
Help Parish, Grove City. Both positions are for a secretary/
receptionist. Previous business office experience preferred
and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Passing a
background screening and completion of the VIRTUS
“Protecting God’s Children” course are mandatory.
Please email your résumé with references to aalvarez@
ourladyofperpetualhelp.net.