Blessed Sacrament Church

A RomAn CAtholiC Community in Bolton lAnding, ny… all are welcome !

We at Blessed Sacrament Church, as a community of faith, are guided by the Holy Spirit and the love of the Eucharistic Lord. We are committed to continue the modern day work and example of the North American martyrs to which this parish is dedicated.

* Limited Summer Mass schedule is in effect.

Eucharistic Adoration: First Saturday each month, 9:30-10:30am

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Contact Deacon Joe Tyrrell if you wish to receive this sacrament prior to Sunday Mass.

Weddings, Baptisms, Funerals: All arrangements are made through Deacon Joe Tyrrell, our Parish Life Director, including arrangements for a priest, deacon and/or organist.

North Country Ministry: Please call 518-623-2829 if you wish to donate clothing, household goods, or furniture.

Food Pantry: Boxed or canned food, paper products, baby diapers, and personal hygiene items may be left in the Food Pantry Basket in the Church vestibule (no glass, please).

Financial Council: Jim Senese, Pat VanValkenburgh, Anne Greene, Ray Bell

Parish Life Director: Deacon Joseph T. Tyrrell

Priest Associate, Rev. John O’Kane

Location: 7 Goodman Avenue, Bolton Landing Mailing Address: PO Box 266, Bolton Landing NY 12814

Church Office: 518-644-3861

Email: office@blessedsacramentbolton.org

Parish Secretary: Dawn Faller, 518-644-3861 (Church Office)

Music Director: Mike Linke

Mass Intentions/Mass Cards: Rita Whitney, 518-338-6858

Prayer Requests: Pat Nugent, 518-668-2765

Pastoral Council: Anne Marie Bell, Liz Burmaster, Tony Bustamante, Norma Bustamante, J.D. Koch, Cheryl Rafferty, Don Rafferty, Elva Ring.

Bulletin Editor: Corri Cudmore, corri16@hotmail.com

AUGUST 30, 2020

This week’s Services and Devotions...

Sunday, August 30 Mass, 9am † Jack Hensler † Mike Gluckman † William and Lillian Hanley Tuesday, September 1

Rosary, 9am

Thursday, September 3 Liturgy of the Word w/Communion, 9am

Saturday, September 5 Liturgy of the Word w/Communion, 9am Eucharistic Adoration, 9:30-10:30 Sunday, September 6

Mass, 9am † Tom and Mary Sheehan † Deceased Members of Huddle Bay † Anna Gratzer. † Katherine Streater and Henry Faller

† Denotes Deceased

Scripture readings can be found at : http://www.usccb.org/bible/ First Reading:

Whenever I speak, I must cry out, violence and outrage is my message; the word of the LORD has brought me derision and reproach all the day. (Jer 20:8) The Old

Testament reading is from the Book of the Prophet Jeremiah, who – at first – feels the Lord has let him down and decides not to speak for the Lord anymore. But he comes to recognize that the word of God burns in his heart, that he must continue doing the work God called him to do.

Psalm: My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God. (Ps 63) The Responsorial Psalm

expresses an ardent longing for God. Psalm 63 was written when David was in the wilderness of Judah. Second Reading: I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship. (Rom 12:1) In the New Testament reading from his Letter to

the Romans, Saint Paul (like the Prophet Jeremiah) reminds us that doing God’s will is not always easy. Being a living sacrifice often means putting those in need first, being different, or becoming transformed to know what is pleasing to God.

Gospel: Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” (Mt 16:24) In the Gospel, Jesus corrects

Peter who did not under-stand when Jesus said He would go to Jerusalem to suffer, die, and rise again. Like many others, Peter expected Jesus to be a conquering Messiah. The cross was essential to the life work of Christ, as the cross of denial and suffering is necessary for the life work of any true follower of Christ.

If you are seeking the Sacrament of Reconciliation, bring it to the attention of Deacon Joe before Mass and arrangements will be made for Father to hear your confession.

Thank you to all for joining us on this beautiful summer weekend!

May your time spent here bring you closer to God!

We thank you for your patience and cooperation in following the health

guidelines set to protect our parishioners, visitors, clergy and community members.

Join us as we pray the Rosary each Tuesday at 9am at Blessed Sacrament Church. *Please wear a mask and maintain social distance per Diocesan guidelines.

Liturgy of the Word with Communion,

here at Blessed Sacrament, each Thursday and Saturday at 9am…

Join us for this 25-30 minute service led by

Deacon Joe, with Bible readings, prayer

intentions, music and Communion.

Inspiration for the Week Secular problems require savvy secular solutions. We are trained to solve problems, be successful and productive, and find our way through all that life presents to us. Corporations value those who can decipher the best avenue to take in order to resolve an issue. How do you train and renew your mind? Facts, figures, scientific tools, analytical processes, best practices, and models of varying kinds are at our disposal. If we don’t know the full and proper course of action, we can easily find it. But there is a knowledge that goes far beyond all these things that makes a direct claim on the essence of our being. It satisfies a deeper thirst and hunger that keeps us restless until it is satisfied. Our minds, hearts, and souls cannot only be nurtured purely by secular and temporal things. We must seek the enlightenment that comes from God. This allows us to see the value of suffering in order to achieve a greater good and the losing of our very self in the service of something greater. Faith only makes sense if it can bring us to this heightened awareness. ©LPi

Our monthly Eucharistic Adoration (Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament) will be held this coming Saturday, September 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Come as you are, no matter where you are on your spiritual journey. Jesus is waiting to meet you where you are at, and to show you His love and mercy in a new and special way, a way just for you! Some people kneel or simply sit in His presence, to find a moment of peace with God in the midst of a busy life. Some people bring the Bible or a spiritual

Welcome!

Please pray for those who are sick or homebound, especially: Francesca Adamo, Debra Andersen, Dr. Richard Aulicino, Mary Jane Beaulieu, Betty Berke, Linda Berry, Helen Boivin, Ann Marie Bottazzi, Jean Bureau, Matt Bury, Valerie Caldwell, Fibio Cardenas, Jean Carroll, Nicholas Clesceri, Don Colton, Father Paul Cox, Jennifer Darling, Claudia Daubney, Pat Doyle, Ed Faetz, Barbara Field, Pat Flynn, Cate Foy, Gwen Fronk, Doug Goettsche, Donna Graham, Jean Hall, M. Hayes, Scott Hayes, Pat Helmstetter, John Hopkins, Claire LoPreto, Bill Manion, Judy Mari, Donald and Lucille Maxwell, Frank McDonald, Gary McLaughlin, Juanita Morch, Jim Moshier, Sherman Parker, Bill Phelan, Joel Rivera, Chase Robert, Stefanie Rozell, Ron Shelli, Ed Sheridan, Lynne Smith, Katie Speicher, Janet Tinker, Sue Vanderpuy, Pat Van Valkenburgh and Father Peter Young (Contact Pat Nugent for any changes to our prayer list. 518-668-2765)

Family Corner

Offertory Report

August 16th: $1,649 Catholic Home Missions: $60

Dear Jesus, Thank you for the gift of learning! I want to grow closer to you in everything I do at school. In math and science, help me to see your beautiful plan in the world. Help me to discover new stories and values as I read and write. In arts and music, help me to be creative. In sports, help me to treat my teammates and my opponents fairly. Help me to learn new skills in technology. Jesus, you are the perfect teacher. Help me to listen with open ears, an open heart, and an open mind to all my teachers at school. Help me to treat my classmates with care, kindness, and respect. Thank you, Jesus, for school! Amen.

At the request of Bishop Scharfenberger, a collection to assist relief efforts in the aftermath of the deadly August 4th explosion in Beirut, Lebanon , will be taken up throughout the Diocese. There will be baskets at the doors

of the church as you exit Mass, this Sunday and next, for those who wish to make a donation. All proceeds will be sent to Catholic Relief Services, which will then forward the donations to their partner on the ground, Caritas-Lebanon, to provide emergency food, shelter, medicine and more in the affected area. “The massive explosion in Beirut injured more than 5,000 and killed more than 200. The before and after images of the area are devastating. Nothing was untouched. As a result, our brothers and sisters in that region desperately need our assistance”, said Bishop Scharfenberger. “I also ask that you remember them in prayer as they face the monumental task of rebuilding their lives and their neighborhood.” For those who are unable to attend Mass, donations can be made online at www.crs.org

Happy Birthday to Pam Bresett, Liz Burmaster, Olivia Clesceri,, Ave Forlenza,

Victor Forlenza, Samuel Foy, Craig Hannon, Maelyn Hubert, Ava Janssen, Daniel Janssen, Lisa Janssen, Vincent

Mazzie, Alison Nolan, Patricia Nugent, Erin Rafferty, Claire Van Valkenburgh,

Michael Van Valkenburgh, and Patricia Van Valkenburgh.

May God bless you on your birthday and each day that follows,

May you hear his voice, follow his footsteps, be comforted by his care, and live in his grace

now and forever. Amen

Electronic Giving for Blessed Sacrament is now available!

Go to www.blessedsacramentbolton.org and click DONATE

OR… use any smart phone to text the word “Donation” to (833)694-0460 from home, church or anywhere else

and follow the instructions!

Bolton Landing Cancer Support Group If you are interested in joining us, to share (or just listen) with others who are going through,

or have gone through, the same experiences as

you or your loved one, call Joe at

518-744-6178

Find the matching pair!

“What can you do to promote world peace?

Go home and love

your family.” Saint

Mother Theresa