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 Jeremy Noblitt, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of his soul from October 12th to October 18th. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Jerry Bryant from October 19th until October 25th.
MORNING WITH MARY
All ladies are invited to a morning of devotion next Saturday, October 18th. Adoration will begin at 8:30 a.m., there will be confession during adoration, followed by benediction at about 9:10 a.m., and concluding with a Latin Mass at 9:15 a.m.
THIRD SUNDAY
Next Sunday is the Third Sunday of the month. We will have vocations prayers and a potluck lunch following the 10:45 a.m. Mass.
SECOND COLLECTION
There will be a second collection next weekend for World Mission Sunday, supporting mission churches throughout the world.
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 October 10th, we have $19,800 pledged.
SEMINARY VISIT
The Office of Vocations is hosting a Seminary Live-In at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans from October 23rd to 26th. This event is for men 21-35 years of age and is an opportunity to experience daily life in the seminary, attend classes, and meet current seminarians. There is no fee to attend, but registration is required: https://bhmdiocese.org/vocations
HER CHOICE FUNDRAISING BANQUET
The annual Her Choice Banquet will be held on Thursday, November 6th at 7:00 p.m. at The Club (1 Robert S. Smith Drive). The keynote speaker will be Joy Pinto, executive director of Her Choice. Make your reservation now, consider hosting a table of eight or make a life saving donation. Her Choice Birmingham Women’s Center exists to help women facing a crisis pregnancy to choose life, and to help support them with that decision. Her Choice also offers post abortion recovery services. To confirm your participation, 205-447-8796 or hcbanquet@herchoicebirmingham.org
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.
NOTE ON MASS INTENTIONS
There is over a 9 month backlog on Mass Intentions and the backlog continues to grow. Therefore, until further notice, Mass Intentions will only be accepted on a one Mass per family per week basis.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
| Sat, Oct 11: | 4:00 p.m. | † | Cassidy McMillan (by Dean Fazio) |
| Sun, Oct 12: | 7:30 a.m. | † | Gene & Laurene Fazio (by Dean Fazio) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Gabriel Maziarz (by Zach & Bayley Maziarz) | ||
| Mon, Oct 13 | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Alexa & Trey Caltigerone (by Zach & Bayley Maziarz) | |
| Tues, Oct 14: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Crystal Web (by Zach & Bayley Maziarz) | |
| Wed, Oct 15: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Marcus Davis (by Zach & Bayley Maziarz) | |
| Thur, Oct 16: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Carmelo Renda (by Zach & Bayley Maziarz) |
| Fri, Oct 17: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Scot Smith (by Zach & Bayley Maziarz) |
| Sat, Oct 18: | 9:15 a.m. | † | Albert Smith (by Zach & Bayley Maziarz) |
| 4:00 p.m. | † | Linda Smith (by Zach & Bayley Maziarz) | |
| Sun, Oct 19: | 7:30 a.m. | † | Roberto Luna (by Zach & Bayley Maziarz) |
| 9:00 a.m. | † | Pro Populo | |
| 10:45 a.m. | † | Josefa Luna (by Zach & Bayley Maziarz) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Exo 17:8-13, 2Tim 3:14-4:2, Lk 18:1-8 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | 19th Sunday After Pentecost | Eph 4:23-28, Mt 22:1-14 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Exo 17:8-13, 2Tim 3:14-4:2, Lk 18:1-8 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | 19th Sunday After Pentecost | Eph 4:23-28, Mt 22:1-14 |