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 Eileen & Jack Schauer, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of their souls from November 2nd to November 8th. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Julie Kelly from November 9th until November 15th.
MEMORIALS FOR THE DECEASED
This year the memorials for the deceased will be offered collectively over a novena of Masses held on November 3rd through the 11th.
ALL SOULS DAY
All Souls is celebrated in English on Sunday, November 2nd. In Latin, however, it is transferred to Monday, November 3rd. There will be a High Mass in Latin on Monday, November 3rd at 6:30 p.m.
FIRST SUNDAY
This Sunday is the first Sunday of the month. There will be coffee and donuts following the 9:00 Mass.
FIRST FRIDAY
We will have our First Friday English Mass on November 7th 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.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
High school graduation for local homeschool students is set for Thursday, May 21st, 2026. The ceremony will be in the Great Hall on the campus of the Cathedral of St. Paul and will begin with Vespers at 5:00 p.m. More information can be obtained via bhamcathgrad@gmail.com or to register, please visit https://bhamcathgrad.weebly.com/
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 October 31st, we have $21,450 pledged.
NOTE ON MASS INTENTIONS
There is an 8½ 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. Period. No exceptions.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
| Sat, Nov 1: | 10:45 a.m. | † | Beverly Scroggins (by the Donellan Family) |
| 4:00 p.m. | † | Faithful Departed | |
| Sun, Nov 2: | 7:30 a.m. | † | Agnes Zimmer (by the Donellan Family) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | † | J.C. Cooper, Jr. (by the Donellan Family) | |
| Mon, Nov 3 | *8:30 a.m. | † | Memorial for the Deceased |
| 6:30 p.m. | † | Faithful Departed | |
| Tues, Nov 4: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Memorial for the Deceased |
| Wed, Nov 5: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Memorial for the Deceased |
| Thur, Nov 6: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Memorial for the Deceased |
| Fri, Nov 7: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Memorial for the Deceased |
| 6:30 p.m. | † | Julie Wank Kelly (by Kevin Kelly) | |
| Sat, Nov 8: | 4:00 p.m. | † | Memorial for the Deceased |
| Sun, Nov 9: | 7:30 a.m. | † | Memorial for the Deceased |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Eli & Madelyn Donellan (by the Donellan Family) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | Dedication of the Lateran Basilica | Eze 47:1-2,8-9,12, 1Cor 3:9-11,16-17, Jn 2:13-22 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | Dedication of the Lateran Basilica | Rev 21:2-5, Lk 19:1-10 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Dedication of the Lateran Basilica | Eze 47:1-2,8-9,12, 1Cor 3:9-11,16-17, Jn 2:13-22 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | Dedication of the Lateran Basilica | Rev 21:2-5, Lk 19:1-10 |