BLESSED SACRAMENT August 14, 2016

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Weekly Mass Times Monday and Friday: 8:30 AM only

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 7:00 & 8:30 AM

Saturday: 8:30 AM; 5:00 PM Vigil

Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, and 11:00 AM

20th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Parish Vision Statement “To be a flourishing faith community, with all parishioners engaged in

transforming lives through evangelization and discipleship.”

Parish Mission Statement

“Blessed Sacrament Parish forms and nurtures active disciples of Christ, who love

God and neighbor, through the Dominican pillars of

Community, Study, Prayer, and Ministry.”

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Sundays—7:00 to 7:30 AM; 10:15 to 10:45 AM

Saturdays: 9:00 to 10:00 AM; 4:15 to 4:45 PM

And by appointment with a priest.

The Assumption The Assumption The Assumption of the of the of the

Blessed Virgin Mary Blessed Virgin Mary Blessed Virgin Mary

Monday ~ August 15Monday ~ August 15Monday ~ August 15

20th Week of Ordinary Time—Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary—Monday, August 15

Discipleship Training will begin on

Wednesday, August 17th at 7:00 to-8:30

in the St. Dominic Room with Fr. Simon.

My dear friends, As we continue to explore the meaning of Evangelization and how we live it out, let us take a small review of what we have said so far:

A. The Mission of the Church is Evangelization and we are all called to take part in it.

B. The foundation of Evangelization is a deep prayer life which is carefully undertaken by setting goals and holding oneself accountable to them.

C. The living out of the Church’s mission is through an active interior life,( controlling thoughts, ascetical practice, deep prayer, and self-reflection) and an active life of love, (the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, social justice, and evangelization)

Today, let us think about the meaning of the word disciple in the context of our faith. Consider the contrast between a believer and a disciple. A believes is one who believes in Jesus Christ. A disciple is a student who actively is engaged in learning and carrying out the teachings of Christ. The actions of a Disciple are prayer, study, community, and service. The foundations of discipleship are the Sacraments, the Word of God, The Liturgy, and desire for union with God.

Summary definition: A Disciple of Christ is one who is rooted in the Word of God and the Sacraments, and Divine Liturgy, fueled by a deep desire for Union with God, who is participating in the mission of the Church to Evangelize the whole world through

deep spiritual practices and acts of love, kindness and compassion in our world. In short... YOU!

Fr. Simon Felix says….

JOYFUL LIVING………..Deep Prayer, Deep Discipleship, and Deep Desire

The Monday Night Gospel Bible study will

resume on August 22nd from 7:10-8:30 PM. We prepare for the Gospel reading through prayer, discussion, and faith sharing.

Prayer and Praise Worship Event Join us on Sunday, August 14th from

2:00 to 4:00 PM for a worship event in the Friary. This time of reflection, prayer, song, and

enthusiastic worship led by St. Paul’s prayer group alumni is open to ALL.

Fr. Simon Felix is looking for parishioners who feel they might be called to lead prayer groups at Blessed Sacrament. These prayer groups can be devotional, intercessory, contemplative, or Biblical. Please contact Fr. Simon for a discussion on the possibility of leading a prayer group.

Because August 15th falls on a Monday in 2016, it is

NOT a Holy Day of Obligation.

August 14, 2016

Blessed Sacrament Community

Bring a side dish or dessert to share and head over to Hoyt Park after Mass. We will grill the brats and make the lemonade! Let’s celebrate our Dominican heritage and welcome Fr. Andy and our new staff members!

Just as a reminder, we'll be sending out the next schedule (August 29th through November 22nd) for liturgical ministers in a few weeks, so please update your Ministry Schedule Pro profile and availability before August 15th. This time, we will also include ushers. Since people who volunteer only as ushers may not be familiar with our scheduling software, please feel free to contact Matt directly for help. Thank you for sharing your time and talents with our parish! Contact me by email at matt@blsacrament.org.

A Message from Matt

Go to www.blsacrament.org to log in to MSP.

SCHOOL NEWS SCHOOL NEWS

Join us for our opening school Mass on Join us for our opening school Mass on

August 29 at 8:30 AMAugust 29 at 8:30 AM Come for the Run, stay for the FunCome for the Run, stay for the Fun

Annual Fun Run Annual Fun Run on on September 11September 11, 2016 , 2016 just before the just before the Parish Picnic Parish Picnic at Hoyt Park in Madison. at Hoyt Park in Madison.

Visit www.school.blsacrament.org to register by Sept. 1.Visit www.school.blsacrament.org to register by Sept. 1.

Still looking for a creative & nurturing Preschool Program?Still looking for a creative & nurturing Preschool Program?

Call our office at 608Call our office at 608 --233233--6155 6155 to arrange a tour today!to arrange a tour today!

It is never too late to enroll for the 2016It is never too late to enroll for the 2016 --17 school year.17 school year.

All volunteers working with children in the parish and school must be certified through a 3-step Parish Safe Environment program prior to service.

Step one is to complete the volunteer background check form, Step two is to read the statement on line and sign the Statement Agreement. Step three is to attend a VIRTUS training session at Blessed Sacrament or at another DOM location. Upcoming training sessions for Protecting God’s Children held at Blessed Sacrament Parish & School are Thursday, August 18 at 7:00 PM and September 1st at 8:30 AM. Register today

at www.virtus.org. Questions: email jan@blsacrament.org. Also, the DOM Office of Safe Environment (OSE) is pleased to announce a special session of Protecting God’s Children for Parents! This session will be held Tuesday, September 20, 2016

from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Bishop O’Connor Center Auditorium Conference Room. Please note, while this Session is geared toward parents/guardians, it also satisfies the compliance requirement for our volunteers.

Registration for all sessions is open!

Please sign up at www.virtus.org.

Confraternity

of the Most Holy Rosary

For more information please contact Blessed Sacrament Lay Dominicans at confraternityBlSacLayOP@gmail.com

or go to: opcentral.org/confraternity of the holy rosary.

Blessed Sacrament Chapter Madison, WI RE-EST. 2016 by the Lay Dominicans

National Rosary Rally –

54-Day Novena

Rosary (starting August 15th – the Feast of the Assumption) leading to the National Rosary Rally in Washington, D.C. on October 7th (Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary) This Novena and Rosary Rally is being sponsored by the Holy League with the Men of Christ in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and the Knights of Divine Mercy in the Diocese of Madison and it is endorsed by Cardinal Burke. As part of the Jubilee Year of Mercy and on this centennial of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima, it is a wonderful way to pray for our beloved country. Please see the website: www.novenaforournation.com/

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August. 20th Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17

6-9 PM in the Friary

Pizza Provided (Donations accepted toward cost of Pizza)

Join the FUN...Bring a snack to share, your own

beverage, and your favorite board game.

SUNDAY—September 11, 2016 12:00 to 3:00 PM At Hoyt Park!

20th Week of Ordinary Time—Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary—Monday, August 15

Parish Events — Week of August 14, 2016

Sunday, August 14, 2016

7:00-7:30 AM CONFESSIONS—Church

10:15-10:45 AM CONFESSIONS—Church

2:00-4:00 PM Prayer Group Alumni Worship event ~ Friary

Monday, August 15, 2016 ~ Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary

11:30AM –1:00 PM Luke House Community Lunch ~ LH

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

9:00 AM Rosary - Church

7-8:30 PM Discipleship Training Group ~ PC Dining Room

Thursday, August 18, 2016

7:30-8:30 AM St. Vincent de Paul Mtg.~ PC Dining Room

9:00 AM Rosary—Church

3:30-6:30 PM Youth Ministry to SVdP Food Pantry

5:00 PM Jacobi/Buerger Wedding Rehearsal ~ Church

6:30-9:00 PM Called & Gifted ~ St. Dominic Room

7:00 PM Virtus Training—Friary

Friday, August 19, 2016

9:00 AM Chaplet of Divine Mercy ~Church

1:00-3:00 PM Jacobi/Buerger Wedding ~ Church

5:00 PM Potts/Pekarske Wedding Rehearsal ~ Church

Saturday, August 20, 2016

9:00—10:00AM Confessions/Holy Hour of Adoration

1:30—3:00 PM Potts/Pekarske Wedding

4:15—4:45 PM CONFESSIONS—Church

6:00—9 PM Family Game Night ~ Friary

Mass Intentions

Please pray for all those who are ill, especially: Alexander Kotoloski, Marlene Favicchio, Shirley

Dan, Tom Murphy, and Julie Pitot

~Wedding Banns~

III. Jonathan Buerger & Sheena Jacobi

II. Gregory Potts & Lorrin Pekarske

II. Chris Brooks & Melissa Duffy

I. Daniel Zawacki & Elizabeth Habib

Blessed Sacrament Staff Fr. Andy McAlpin, OP.—Pastor (Fr.Andy@blsacrament.org) ext. 117 Fr. Simon-Felix Michalski, O.P.—Associate Pastor ext. 127 Br. Ed van Merrienboer, O.P.—Director of Faith Formation ext. 119 Maryann Slater—School Principal ext. 115 J. Gregory Curran—Director of Youth Ministries ext. 134 Peggie Hansen—Director of Religious Ed (1st—6th) ext. 106 Andrew Henter—Director of Buildings & Grounds ext. 145 Diane Jones—Bookkeeper ext. 120 Jan McNally—Communications Manager ext. 116 Matt Regner– Director of Music & Liturgical Ministry ext. 138 Caroline Robinson—Office Coordinator ext. 110

How to reach the BSP Staff Parish Office ...... ……………………(608) 238-3471 Parish Fax ................................. (608) 238-4220 School ....................................... (608) 233-6155 Priory ........................................ (608) 238-3472

Sacramental Emergencies (608) 515-9751 Parish Website: www.blsacrament.org School Website: www.school.blsacrament.org Youth Ministry Website: www.blessedsacramentteens.org Parish E-mail: (firstname)@blsacrament.org ; add Fr to beginning for Priest Parish Information ....... info@blsacrament.org

+ indicates the person is deceased Saturday, August 13, 2016 8:30 AM Special Intention of Kathy Burdulis 5:00 pm +Joseph A. Kools Sunday, August 14, 2016 7:30 AM +Gloria Bertagnoli 9:00 AM +George Lane 11:00 AM Our Parish Family Monday, August 15, 2016 ~ Assumption 8:30 AM +Jim Chitwood Tuesday, August 16, 2016 – 7:00 AM Helen Karls—99th Birthday 8:30 AM Christiaan Wabers & Ben McAllister Wednesday, August 17, 2016 7:00 AM +George Lane 8:30 AM +Pam Laughlin Thursday, August 18, 2016 7:00 AM 8:30 AM +Victoria Meyer Friday, August 19, 2016 8:30 AM +Eileen Pickett Saturday, August 20, 2016 8:30 AM Living & Deceased members of Schroeckenthaler & Schaff Families 5:00 pm Helena Reale Sunday, August 21, 2016 7:30 AM Our Parish Family 9:00 AM +Robert Helmer 11:00 AM Living & Deceased members of the Frawley & Douville Families

Readings for the Week of August 14, 2016 Sunday: Jer 38:4-6, 8-10/Ps 40:2-4, 18/Heb 12:1-4/Lk 12:49-53 Monday: Rev.11:19a;12:1-6a,10ab/PS45:10-12,16/1Cor15:20-27/L1:39-56 Tuesday: EZ 28:1-10/ PS Deut 32:::26-27ab, 27cd-28,30/ Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: EZ 34:1-11/PS 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5,6/ Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: EZ 36:23-28/ PS 51:12-15,18-19/ Mt 22:1-14 Friday: Ez 37:1-14/ Ps 107:2-9/ MT 22:34-40 Saturday: Ez 43:1-7ab/ PS 85:9ab –14/ Mt 23:1-12

Next Sunday: IS 66:18-21/ PS 117:1,2/ HE 12:5-7,11-13/ Luke 13:22-30

is being offered again on

Tuesday nights

September 6th - November 29th

6:00 to 8:00 PM

ALPHA Course is a time

of sharing food, faith, and friendship. It is open to everyone and a great opportunity to grow deeper in our faith! For

details regarding sign-ups and volunteering visit www.blsacrament.org.

Learn more at ALPHA.ORG

Study of the Gospel of Matthew

The Gospel of Matthew is known as the

“gospel of fulfillment”, the most Jewish

gospel, the handbook for discipleship.

To achieve his purpose, Matthew

structures his gospel in five large blocks of speech material.

Written after 70 AD, it contains material not found in Mark.

Each Thursday starting September 22 and continuing for six

weeks, Brother Edward will explore the message and spirituality

of this Gospel at 10:00AM and 7:00PM in the Saint Dominic

Room of the Parish Center. There is no registration or charge for

the class.

Catholic Medical Professionals: We are in the planning stages of hosting a group at Blessed Sacrament that will address your needs as Catholics in the healing arts. You can live out the fullness of your vocation with the support of the Church and other medical professionals of all ages and stages of life! Whether you are a Med Student at UW or a retired nurse, you can help and benefit others in your field. Please call Fr. Andy at 608.238.3471, x 117 or email him at fr.andy@blsacrament.org for more information.

NEW Study offering!

CATHOLICISM: THE PIVOTAL PLAYERS September 26—October 31

The first part of Bishop Robert Barron’s new series on some of the most influential people in the

Catholic Church will begin on Monday September 26 and continue for six

weeks. The session will be held in the Saint Dominic Room of the Parish

Center at 10:00AM and 7:00PM. This Fall you will discover the

places where St. Thomas Aquinas lived, learned and wrote. Visit the countryside where

St. Francis gathered a group of friars and revived the

Church. See the places where Catherine of Siena ministered and prayed. In the Spring we will meet three other great thinkers.

Bible Study Fall 2016 & Winter 2017

We all love a good story, but the parables of Jesus are even better than that! They sneak up on us, catch us off guard, and topple our easy assumptions. This Bible study introduces twelve of the greatest stories ever told and may even change your thoughts and actions.

Parables: The Greatest Stories Ever Told will meet beginning October 11 on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 2:45 PM in the Parish Center. The first six week session will conclude on November 22. The second six week session will begin in early January. Each week, participants will read passages from Scripture and come prepared to answer and discuss questions from a study guide. The fee for the course is $7. Contact Don and Jan Haasl at parables@blsacrament.org with any questions

or by September 18 to register.

Bags, Egg Cartons, and Food Donations Wanted! St Vincent

de Paul Food Pantry would appreciate your extra shopping bags (plastic, paper, & reusable) and egg

cartons (6, 12, & 18 packs). As always, your donations of non-perishable foods are appreciated, too! Please put bags and cartons in the plastic bin inside of the wooden box for pantry donations, located at the back of church. If you have a large bundle, please bring them to the Parish Center weekdays between 9:00 and 4:00 PM. Thank you!

Community Outreach Opportunities

ALPHA

We are scheduled to assist Temple Beth El with hosting 4-5 homeless families on August 21-27. New volunteers are

welcome! These shifts are excellent service opportunities for high school students looking for service hours. The set up and take down shifts are a great introduction to what we do and are only an hour on Sunday. Please go to this link for shift details and to sign up http://vols.pt/n1e. If you have questions please call or email Julie Maiers at jdmaiers@tds.net. For more information about the Road Home Interfaith Hospitality Network, visit: http://trhome.org/ihn.php