Father Booth’s Weekly Reflection
Fr. Booth’s weekly reflection can be read online here. You can also download the entire bulletin for this week in PDF format here.
COVID-19 RESPONSE – MASS & DEVOTIONS
We have an additional Sunday Latin Mass at 7:30, which is intended to aid in the social distancing, and continues on a provisional basis.
NOTE ON CONFESSIONS
If there is a significant line for confession, Fr Booth might say part of the formula of absolution while the penitent recites the act of contrition. The full formula of absolution is always said, but the first part might be said softly during the act of contrition. Thus, you might only hear “and I absolve you from your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
WELCOME TO ALL OF OUR VISITORS
We are glad you have attended Mass with us. If you wish to join Blessed Sacrament, please pick up a parish census form at the Religious Goods Counter located in the vestibule of the front entrance.
NOTICE ON CHECKS
Please make out all checks to Blessed Sacrament or Blessed Sacrament Church.
IN MEMORIAM
For Catherine & Joseph Kelly, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of their souls from December 28th to January 3rd. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Robert & Jerry Bryant from January 4th until January 10th.
JANUARY 1st
Thursday, January 1st is the Feast of Mary, Mother of God (English) and the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord (Latin), is a Holy Day of Obligation. There will be an English Mass at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31st, a Latin Low Mass at 7:30 a.m., an English Mass at 9:00 a.m. and a Latin High Mass at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, January 1st.
FIRST FRIDAY
We will have our First Friday English Mass on January 2nd at 8:30 a.m. in the Rectory followed with Adoration and Benediction and a Latin Low Mass at 6:30 p.m. in the Church.
FIRST SATURDAY
First Saturday Mass will be offered in Latin at 8:30 a.m. on January 3rd. Altar server training will follow Mass.
FIRST SUNDAY
Next Sunday is the first Sunday of the month. There will be coffee and donuts following the 9:00 Mass.
CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES FOR 2026
Contribution envelopes are located in the back vestibule. If yours are not there, let Fr Booth know.
FIRST COMMUNION
First Communion is scheduled for Laetare Sunday, March 15th at the 10:45 a.m. Mass.
PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS
Please pray for our seminarians: Deacon John Paul Stepnowski, Deacon Andrew Vickery, John Gardiner, Collins Hess, Hunter Limbaugh, Francisco Rodriguez, Justin Brouillette, Cameron Huhlein, Patrick Letterle, Wilson Moin, Joshua Callahan, Franz Mercado, Thomas Rogers, Nick Smith, Benjamin Caruna, Matthew Pickard, Maximilian Waldron, Fernando Casillas, Jack Lyons, Jorge Martinez, Jonathan Ruscoe, Dominic Rumore, Matthew Gagnon, Friar Apollo, and Owen Sederstrand.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
You should have received a Pledge Card in the mail, if not you also can enter your annual pledge or recurring gift any time at catholiccharitiesbhm.org. Our pledge goal for this year is $29,000. As of December 26th, we have $22,775 pledged.
NOTE ON MASS INTENTIONS
There is large backlog on Mass Intentions. Therefore, until further notice, Mass Intentions will only be accepted on a one Mass per family per week basis. No exceptions. The Mass Intentions for this week date from April 6th.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
| Sat, Dec 27: | 4:00 p.m. | Special intention for Jonathan Gagnon (by Peter & Sharon Gagnon) | |
| Sun, Dec 28: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Stephanie Burke (by the Hahn Family) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special int. for Hannah Gagnon (by Peter & Sharon Gagnon) | ||
| Mon, Dec 29 | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Brennan Martignoni (by Peter & Sharon Gagnon) | |
| Tues, Dec30: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Alexander Arroyo (by Peter & Sharon Gagnon) | |
| Wed, Dec 31: | *8:30 a.m. | Special int. for James Gagnon (by Peter & Sharon Gagnon) | |
| 4:00 p.m. | Special intention for Paula Pinter (by Susan Tyler) | ||
| Thur, Jan 1: | 7:30 a.m. | Special Intention for Juliette Gagnon (by Jacob & Gabi Gagnon) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | † | Glenn Uzzel (by Alan & Pam Olson) | |
| Fri, Jan 2: | *8:30 a.m. | Special int for Cameron Gagnon (by Peter & Sharon Gagnon) | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Special intention for Kate McClune (by the Hahns) | ||
| Sat, Jan 3: | 8:30 a.m. | Special int. for Thomas Rumore (by Peter & Sharon Gagnon) | |
| 4:00 p.m. | Special intention for Deacon Lee Robinson (by the Hahns) | ||
| Sun, Jan 4: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Anthony Sabri (by the Hahns) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Stephen Rumore (by Peter & Sharon Gagnon) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | Epiphany | Isa 60:1-6, Eph 3:2-3,5-6, Mt 2:1-12 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | Holy Name of Jesus | Acts 4:8-12, Lk 2:21 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Epiphany | Isa 60:1-6, Eph 3:2-3,5-6, Mt 2:1-12 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | Holy Name of Jesus | Acts 4:8-12, Lk 2:21 |