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 Julius Lee, the sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of his soul from from July 13th to July 19th. The sanctuary lamp will burn for the repose of Mary P. Hastings from July 20th until July 26th.
MORNING WITH MARY
All ladies are invited to a morning of devotion next Saturday, July 19th. Adoration will begin at 8:30 a.m., there will be confession during adoration, followed by benediction at 9:10 a.m., and concluding with a 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.
FATHER JAMES E. COYLE MEMORIAL MASS
Let us remember a holy priest killed in the line of duty. A memorial Mass will be offered on Monday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. at St Paul’s. Mass will be followed by a reception and a reflection upon the life of Fr Coyle.
LAY DOMINICANS
Adult men and women who have been Catholics for at least two years are invited to learn about the Dominican Laity and see if this is where God may be calling you. The pillars of Lay Dominican life center around prayer, study, apostolate (sharing our faith with others in ways appropriate to the laity), and community (monthly meetings on Sunday afternoons in Birmingham). As lay members of the Dominican Order, we are drawn together by the love of St Dominic, and invite you to consider joining us! To learn more, contact Amanda Lang, chapter president, at justin.amanda.lang@gmail.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, Ross Gilliland, Franz Mercado, Thomas Rogers, Nick Smith, Benjamin Caruna, Matthew Pickard, Maximilian Waldron, Fernando Casillas, Jack Lyons, Jorge Martinez, Jonathan Ruscoe, Dominic Rumore, Matthew Gagnon, and Friar Apollo.
NOTE ON MASS INTENTIONS
There is about an 8-month backlog on Mass Intentions. Thus, requested Mass dates cannot always be honored.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (*Masses in the Rectory Chapel)
| Sat, Jul 12: | 4:00 p.m. | Special intention for Shane Henderson (by the Duvall Family) | |
| Sun, Jul 13: | 7:30 a.m. | † | Cody Johnson (by the Donellan Family) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | † | Don Williamson (by the Donellan Family) | |
| Mon, Jul 14 | *8:30 a.m. | † | Becky Mitchell (by the Donellan Family) |
| Tues, Jul 15: | *8:30 a.m. | † | Charlene Cooper (by the Donellan Family) |
| Wed, Jul 16: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for the Pinter Family (by the Donellan Family) | |
| Thur, Jul 17: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for the Michael Hill Family (by the Donellan Family) | |
| Fri, Jul 18: | *8:30 a.m. | Special intention for the Gabryel Family (by the Donellan Family) | |
| Sat, Jul 19: | 9:10 a.m. | Special intention for the Juneau Family (by the Donellan Family) | |
| 4:00 p.m. | Special intention for Peter & Sharon Family (by the Donellan Family) | ||
| Sun, Jul 20: | 7:30 a.m. | Special intention for Philip Cook (by the Donellan Family) | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Pro Populo | ||
| 10:45 a.m. | Special intention for Agnes Regina Maziarz (by Elizabeth & Charles Anthony Rumore) |
NEXT WEEK’S MASS READINGS
| 4:00 p.m. | 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Gen 18:1-10, Col 1:24-28, Lk 10:38-42 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | 6th Sunday After Pentecost | Rom 6:3-11, Mk 8:1-9 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Gen 18:1-10, Col 1:24-28, Lk 10:38-42 | |
| 10:45 a.m. | 6th Sunday After Pentecost | Rom 6:3-11, Mk 8:1-9 |