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.
IN MEMORIAM
For Neal Tallie, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of his soul from January 12th to January 18th. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Avery Brousard from January 19th until January 25th.
MORNING WITH MARY
All ladies are invited to a morning of devotion next Saturday, January 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 low Latin Mass at about 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.
CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES FOR 2025
Contribution envelopes are located in the back vestibule. If yours are not there, let Fr Booth know.
THANK YOU
The families that benefited from our Angel Tree this past Advent wish to thank all involved. Many thanks indeed.
FIRST COMMUNION
We tentatively scheduled our First Communion on March 30th, Gaudete Sunday, at the 10:45 Mass. Opportunities for first confession will be announced.
LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP ON EWTN
EWTN Live will host a discussion with Fr Mitch Pacwa and Dr. Anthony Rizzi regarding new insights into the meaning, purpose, and types of love and friendship. The show will air on Wednesday, January 15th at 7:00 p.m CT.
PRO-LIFE MASS & RALLY
There will be pro-life Mass at the Cathedral of St Paul on Saturday, January 18th at 9:00 a.m. followed by a prayer vigil and witness for life at 10:45 a.m. at the Birmingham Planned Parenthood located at 1019 1st Ave. North.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
The Bishop’s Annual Appeal continues. You can return your pledge card or pledge via catholiccharitiesbhm.org. Our goal for this year is $28,000. So far, Blessed Sacrament has pledged $28,035 and thus exceeding our goal.
PERPETUAL ADORATION
Our Lady of Sorrows in Homewood is inviting people to come and adore our Lord in the Eucharist. They have had 24/7/365 Eucharistic Adoration for over 30 years. If you are interested in adoring Jesus in the Eucharist, please contact Bo Lovell at (205) 965-3041.
PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS
Please pray for our seminarians: Patrick DePew, Max Gallegos, John Gardiner, Collins Hess, John Paul Stepnowski, Andrew Vickery, Hunter Limbaugh, Adam Sellers, Francisco Rodriguez, Justin Brouillette, Cameron Huhlein, Patrick Letterle, Wilson Moin, Joshua Callahan, Michael Masny, Ross Gilliland, Franz Mercado, Thomas Rogers, Nick Smith, Benjamin Caruna, Matthew Pickard, Maximilian Waldron, Dominic Rumore, Matthew Gagnon, and Friar Apollo.
NOTE ON MASS INTENTIONS
There is about a 7-month backlog on Mass Intentions. Thus, requested Mass dates cannot always be honored.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
| Sat, Jan 11: | 4:00 p.m. | † | Piero Cenni |
| Sun, Jan 12: | 7:30 a.m. | † | Julie Wang Kelly (by Kevin Kelly) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Maddie Duvall (by the Duvall Family) | ||
| Mon, Dec 13 | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for James Gagnon (by the Gagnon Family) | |
| Tues, Dec 14: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Cameron Gagnon (by the Gagnon Family) | |
| Wed, Jan 15: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Thomas Rumore (by the Gagnon Family) | |
| Thur, Jan 16: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for David Newman (by the Gagnon Family) | |
| Fri, Jan 17: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for Stephen Rumore (by the Gagnon Family) | |
| Sat, Jan 18: | 9:15 a.m. | Special intention for Blaise Hahn (by the Gagnon Family) | |
| 4:00 p.m. | Special intention for Mary Shields (by Monica Duvall) | ||
| Sun, Jan 19: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Phil McReynolds (by the Duvall Family) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Paris Duvall (by the Duvall Family) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | Second Sunday of Ordinary Time | Isa 62:1-5, 1Cor 12:4-11, Jn 2:1-11 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | Second Sunday After Epiphany | Rom 12:6-16, Jn 2:1-11 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Second Sunday of Ordinary Time | Isa 62:1-5, 1Cor 12:4-11, Jn 2:1-11 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | Second Sunday After Epiphany | Rom 12:6-16, Jn 2:1-11 |