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Parish of the Blessed Sacrament 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time September 1, 2019

PASTOR: Father Jeffery Grant Parochial Vicar Father Ron Lorilla Deacon David Erdmann Deacon Tom Burns

PARISH OFFICE: Phone: (217) 528-7521 Fax: (217) 528-3137 Website: www.bsps.org

SCHOOL OFFICE: 748 West Laurel Phone: (217) 522-7534 Fax: (217) 522-7542 ww.bssbruins.org

Office Manager: Margaret Antenan

School Finance Manager: Laura Horton

Parish Finance Manager: Lisa Sarnowski

Principal: Dawn Klinner

School Administrative Asst: Nancy Evans

School Secretary: Michele Hinds-Greenwood

Music Director: Jane Hartman Irwin

Parish School of Religion: Call the Parish Office to register

Development Director: Kim Hoffmann

Maintenance Manager: Ed VonDeBur

Bulletin Submissions: Margaret Antenan Email: mantenan@bsps.org

Dear Parishioners, On August 22nd the United Nations commemorated the first ever International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion and Belief. Persecution of religious minorities is on the rise in our world today. Did you know that in 2018, over 4,300 Christians were killed for their religious beliefs. Open Doors, an organization that tracks the persecution of Christians around the world went on to say that their data reveals a 13.9% increase in the number of Christians experiencing high levels of persecution from the previous year. That translates into 30 million more people. Christians are not the only ones under attack. Jews, Muslims, and other religious groups have seen a rise in killing and violence. Some hate groups have even attacked people in their places of worship killing them while they are at prayer. What causes this violence may not be a single issue, but a growing nationalism or ultra-nationalism is often part of its justification. For example, India is the world’s largest democracy and at one time, taught our world a way of non-violence. However, violent attacks on non-Hindu groups by ultra-nationalists, has earned it a place on the Top Ten Worldwide Watch list. Other nations on that list include North Korea, Afghanistan, Somalia, Libya, and Pakistan. Dedicating a day to a cause will not make the problem go away, but if we are to address the problem, it is indeed a first step. All major religions proclaim tolerance and peaceful coexistence. We must resist those groups and individuals (both inside and outside the religion) who maliciously invoke religion to build misconceptions, divisions, and fear. Those who can teach you to fear others can teach you to hate them as well. UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres said we must do all in our power to prevent such attacks and to demand those responsible be held accountable. Uniting our voices for the good of all, we must counter the messages of hate with words of peace. He urged that as members of the human family we look out for one another, respect differences, and promote peaceful coexistence. My prayer is that the day will come when “the calf and the young lion shall browse together with a little child to guide them.” (Isaiah 11:6) Until then, there is much work to do. Don’t forget this Monday is Labor Day. It is not just “a day off”, but rather a day to remember the dignity that work gives to every human being and the need that the worker be fairly treated and justly compensated for what they do. 09/01/2019

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CELEBRATING THE DAYS

Monday, January 25 Confessions before Mass 8:00 AM Roberta & John Beall

Tuesday, January 26

Confessions before Mass

8:20 AM Poor Souls’ Shrine

Wednesday, January 27

Confessions before Mass

8:00 AM Intention of the Belz Family

5:30PM Prayer Service

Thursday, January 28

Confessions before Mass

8:00AM Patrick Elchleep

Friday, January 29

Confessions before Mass

8:20AM Marita Child

Saturday, January 30 8:00AM Michael & Nora Dovonan (Latin Mass) 3:00-4:00PM - Confessions 4:30 PM Jack & Kenneth Leahy

Sunday, January 31– Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:00 AM Arlene & Pat Stapleton

8:30 AM Intentions of our Parishioners

10:30 AM George & Marguarite Hughes

CELEBRATING THE DAYS

Monday, September 2 Confessions before Mass

8:00AM David & Christine Flatt Jack Higgins

Tuesday, September 3

Confessions before Mass

8:20AM Joe Cavanagh Maria Louisa Paloni

Wednesday, September 4

Confessions before Mass

8:00AM Ed Bramlet, Jr.

Jay Wavering

5:30PM Prayer Service

Thursday, September 5

Confessions before Mass

8:00AM Liz Bramlet

Sanctity of Life

Friday, September 6

Confessions before Mass

8:20AM Carole Castor

Paola Berni

Saturday, September 7

Confessions before Mass

8:00AM Special Intention

3:00-4:00pm Confessions

4:30PM Jim Belz

Sunday, Sept.8– 23rd Sunday-Ordinary Time

7:00AM Anna Eleydiath

8:30AM Richard Narraway

10:30AM Intentions of our Parishioners

Rosary beginning at 10:05 is prayed before 10:30 AM Mass Sundays. Rosary is now being prayed for the Blessed Sacrament Prayer Line-two intentions per week! Please join us in praying for our parish family. Hope to see you there!!

SCHOOL NEWS! Monday, Sept. 2-NO SCHOOL Labor Day Friday, Sept 6-We will NOT have the dedication of the St. Teresa statue today or this weekend

50th ANNUAL AUCTION - Save the date to attend the 50th, yes 50th, edition of the Blessed Sacrament Auction on Saturday, October 19. This year's Auction, themed Five Decades of Auction Hits, will be chaired by Julia Langfelder Frevert. There will many updates in the coming weeks, but in the meantime, as we celebrate the half-century birthday of this event, we are collecting photographs and memories from past year auctions. Please share by dropping pictures or notes off at the school or the rectory office in an envelope addressed to Kim Hoffmann. The pictures will be returned to you. Please make plans to join us for this parish celebration on October 19.

Volunteers Make the Annual Auction AWESOME The 50th Annual Blessed Sacrament Auction is the biggest fundraiser of the year, and we need your help to make it AMAZING! There is no experience necessary. Earn service hours and have FUN by signing up today at http://signup.com/go/BSSauction or contact Megan DeFrain at (217) 971-8726.

Share the Word begins September 8 and is for children in grades 1-4 attending Mass at Blessed Sacrament, regardless of where they attend grade school. Children help with the first two readings and the responsorial psalm and the teacher reads the Gospel to them. They also say the Apostles Creed and share the intentions for the prayer of the faithful.. We can always use more volunteers. This is a rewarding way to become more involved in the parish and earn service hours. Contact the Parish Office (528-7521) or John Katalinich 836-2767 or email john.katalinich@lrs.com

Save the Date! Ministry Fair September 7 and 8 Have you always wanted to be a Eucharistic Minister? A lector? An usher? Or help serve meals with Breadline ... but you didn't know who to ask? Join us at the Ministry Fair after all weekend Masses September 7 and 8, 2019. Representatives from all ministries will be available to answer questions and point you in the right direction. For more information, contact Lisa Sarnowski at Lsarnowski@bsps.org

Women's Club All women of the parish are invited for Wine & Cheese Night from 6:30-8:00 PM on Tuesday, September 3rd in the school cafeteria/courtyard. Come socialize and find out about our plans for this coming year. Mark your calendar to attend our annual potluck on Tuesday, September 17th.

Pope John Paul II This epic film follows Karol Wojtyla’s journey from his youth in Poland through his late days on the Chair of St. Peter. It explores his life behind the scenes: how he touched millions of people, changed the face of the Church and the world, and how he defended the dignity of mankind. Jon Voight’s powerful, Emmy-nominated performance as John Paul II was widely praised, as was Cary Elwes as the young Karol. Shot on location in Rome and Poland in close connection with the Vatican, this is the definitive epic film on the life of Pope John Paul II. Stars Jon Voight, Cary Elwes, Ben Gazzara, James Cromwell, and Christopher Lee. This, and many other videos, audio talks, books, and live discussions are available at no charge to you via our parish subscription to Formed. If you aren’t already signed up for your free access to Formed go to www.bsps.formed.org. If you need assistance please call Bob Vincent at 523-4335.

The annual Women's Club Advent by Candlelight evening will be held on Sunday, December 8th. We need table decorators, bakers, greeters, and servers to make it a successful evening. Our special guest speaker is Marlene Mulford, a graduate of the Catholic Spiritual Mentorship Program. Please add December 8th to your calendar and consider volunteering. For more details, contact Sally Petrone at 217.341.9088. Text or call.

FLU SHOTS AND FUEL SAVER Get your flu shots here this year and save 20 cents per gallon on gas!! A Flu Shot Clinic for anyone age 10 and over, with Hi Dose Vaccine for those age 65 and over sponsored by Hy-Vee Pharmacy (no charge with Medicare/Medicaid card and most insurance companies) will be offered to the parishioners of Blessed Sacrament after all Masses, on Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29. So mark your calendars- protect yourself- get a flu shot.

Use Scrip for your PreSCRIPtion-Do you have regular prescriptions each month? We carry CVS cards and Walgreen cards in $25 and $100 denominations. These cards earn 5-6% for Catholic education - Blessed Sacrament School families use these profits to reduce tuition and remaining funds benefit school fundraising.

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OUR PARISH

Congratulations to our Recently Baptized: Zelma Faye Burmeister, daughter of Michael & Mary Burmeister Please Pray for our Recently Deparated: Joan Mary “Fritzie” Belz

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

SEPT. 2-6

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY

8:00am-8:20am Leo Havey-Layden Tamblin

Thursday- Friday Gavin Hayes-Felicity Keller

Saturday, Sept. 7, 4:30PM Lector: Calvin Bell Servers: Nathaniel Bell, Frank

Sluga, Joscelyn Voegele Eucharistic Ministers: Michael

Delvo, Noreen Luhr, Eric Madiar, Judy Rockford, Vince Toolen, Colleen VonDeBur, Paul Wheeler

Sunday, Sept. 8, 7:00AM Lector: Carolyn Graham Servers: Sophie Reimers Eucharistic Ministers: Kathy

Gietl, Kathy Grubb, Michele Hinds-Greenwood, Andrea Judd, Duke Walker

Sunday, Sept. 8, 8:30 AM Lector: Michael O’Brien Servers: Ellen O’Brien, Miriam

O’Brien, Alio Giacomini Eucharistic Ministers: Janine

Feller, Kathleen Harth, Michelle Lucas, Rose McCarthy, Carrie O’Brien, Maggie O’Brien, Mark Ushman

Sunday, Sept. 8 10:30AM Lector: Tim Moore Servers: William De Salle, Sam

DeSalle, Madailein McKay Eucharistic Ministers: Rose

Amon, Lynn Frasco, Cynthia Lamar, Jack Lamar, Windie McKay, Joseph Stannard, Mary Tuttle

ADORATION HOURS: Following are the hours that are open and available for Adoration. Is it possible that you may have “One Hour to Watch with Him”. We need 23 people to commit to one hour a week or find a friend and alternate weeks! This can make it nice when you need a sub! Are you one of these people??

Sunday 12am Tuesday 1am Friday 11am Sunday 1am Tuesday 2am Friday 10pm Sunday 2am Tuesday 3am Saturday 1am Sunday 3am Wednesday 4pm Saturday 2am Sunday 1pm Thursday 11pm Saturday 5am Monday 1am Friday 1am Saturday 7am Monday 2am Friday 2am Saturday 10am Monday 3am Friday 3am Monday 1pm

Are you a visitor to Blessed Sacrament? If you're visiting us today we’re glad you're here. If you are considering Blessed Sacrament as your new spiritual home, or if you just want to know more about us, we have a packet of information we would like you to take home with you. Just ask any usher for a visitor’s packet. You don’t have to give us any information about yourself. Just ask an usher. No strings attached. Thank you for vis-iting Blessed Sacrament. Do Them a Favor! Bring someone to the “Come & See” night for RCIA (9/5/19, 7 pm, rectory basement), perhaps a friend or family member, any-one who may just be curious about our Faith. It is an overview of RCIA, which may be just what they are looking for. That is what we’re asked to do - sharing the “Good News”. It is this coming Thursday, remember - there is no commitment.

The Pregnancy Care Center of Springfield, Inc. invites you to attend its 3rd Annual Trivia Night on Saturday, September 7th, 2019 at the St. John’s Hospital Prairie Heart Institute: Dove Conference Center. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and Trivia will begin at 7:00 p.m. This year’s theme is “Pop Culture” and tickets are $20 per person or $160 for a table of 8. Beer, Wine, Soda and Water will be available for purchase at the event. Registration for the event can be done by calling the Center at 525-5630 or online at www.myegiving.com/app/giving/pregnancycare or through the Pregnancy Care Center of Springfield Facebook page.

Butler Funeral Home, September 5, 2019- An Open Door Session on Funerals, Cremation, Cemetery and Advance Planning. When it comes to burial, cremation and advance funeral planning, we know that people have many questions. As funeral and cremation specialists, we’re happy to provide answers during our FREE program. Join us for a compli-mentary lunch buffet catered by Fulgenzi’s Trattoria at Prairie View Re-ception Center in Chatham for a brief, interactive, and open discussion forum for questions regarding these and other topics. This event is free: no cost or obligation. Call Butler Funeral Home at 217-544-4646 to re-serve your seat by September 2, 2019.

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Blessed Sacrament Prayer Line

Call the Parish Office 528-7521 Please pray for the intention of :

Lucy Wallner, Jimmie Hill, Robert Farris, Amber, Dorothy Tracy, Vernon Spiedger, Terri Burwitz, Rita, Ron, Owen Doak, Kayte, Denise S, Christopher Morgan, Dave, Betty, Ed Pauley, Steve, Hannah Clark, Peter Schofield, Ginny Schofield, Amy Gatewood family, Monica Larch, Austin Fields, Larry Theise, Gwen Bramlet, Richard Judd, John M, Louie Rago, Gwinn, John, Claire, Mary, Ray Roland, Josette, Danielle Loftus, Kitty, Susan, Cindy, Barba-ra Schuh, Ruth Pohlman, Charles Klaphake, Annie, Barb, Tony, Kurt C, Eric, Lois & Jim Burton, Tom VonBerg, Donna Fitts, Ellen White, Barbara, Rose, Archer Senft, Suzie Culters, Tom J., Judy, Anna Gietl, Doug, Beth, Camden Spinner, Cindi, Andy Kates, Dave, Sandy H, Jim C., Jason Baird, Jen, Family of Gretchen Hornickle Harrison, Joyln Jensen, Jack Rhinehart, Dorothy Willenborg, Tom, Barry McCollom Tyra Redpath, Steve Kinsella, Destiny Renfro James, Clarita DeLargy, Steve, Karen, Steve, Miles Fifer, Maureen, Julie, Bill, Mary Coffey, Craig DeLargy, Brian Meredith, Destiny Jane, Katie Bronken, Cheryl, Fonda, Kristen, Tia, Jeff K., Laura M, Sue, Bob Wise, Dave, Leo, Betty, Elizabeth Handrich, Melissa, Mary Jane Harshbarger, Troy, Joan Casper, Sharon S, Laura Black James G., Anna Chougry, March, Charlotte, Don Egan, Shandi Chrysler, Andy, Donald Cole, Dave, Leo, Emily Amy, Gloria, Susan McCain, Ray Shaw, Jeanette, Kevin Henry, Gary, Laurie, Mary Alice Owens, Gary Bartels, Don John, Dale, Peggy Cadigan, Sarah & Everett O’Connor, Mary, Rocky Tom Acker, Caleb Cross, Callie, Marlene Keldermans, Jeannie Marie Gorman, Dcn. Ben Hoefler, Colleen, Edna Kienzler, Denny McDaniels, Terry Jordan, Janet Ketchum, Randy Myers, Michael Mauch, Steve Bartels, Mary Kulavic, Bette Atteberry, William Burkey, Maenell Schoenherr, Barb Han-sen, Helen Rhinehart, Edward, Diana Schumacher, Melissa Brown, Mary, Beverly Rago, Sharon O’Brien. Jim & Cynthia Novello

————————————————————————- Project Rachel can help women and men heal from the pain of abortion. For assistance call 698-4456 Diocesan Child Abuse Reporting & Investigation 321-1155

Parish Collection Target Amount $23,500.00 Sunday, August 18 $20,931.75

STEWARDSHIP (Time / Talent /Treasure)

In the Spirit of Giving

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