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Parish of the Blessed Sacrament 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 10, 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, Parish Mission. Ash Wednesday (March 6

th) is

less than a month away. To begin the season of Lent this year, Blessed Sacrament Parish is planning a Parish Mission that will run from the 1

st

Sunday of Lent (March 10th) through Wednesday

(March 13th). The theme will be “Walking with

Jesus” and will be given by Father Paul Chetcuti S.J. Fr. Chetcuti is not unfamiliar with our parish. He has given days of recollection before and last spoke in our parish in 2012. He is from the Province of Malta of the Society of Jesus and for many years served as a spiritual advisor to St. Theresa of Calcutta and her community, the Missionaries of Charity. He also served as the provincial of his community and for many years has been active ministering to youth, married couples, and families involved with Catholic schools. He has been a priest for over 43 years. As the parish council make plans for this mission, our hope is that this Lent our parishioners will take the time to look at their lives to see if we are still on the path with Christ. Do we allow him into the difficult times—the illnesses, struggles, and temptations of our lives? Do we allow Christ to challenge our attitudes and choices we make? Do we ask Jesus for the gifts needed to live a life a faith? One night of the mission will be dedicated to our youth, especially those preparing for confirmation. Another evening will focus on Jesus’ healing power. We will offer the Anointing of Sick during the service. There will be opportunities for reconciliation as well. It is a wonderful way to begin the season of Lent. Each session will begin at 6:30 pm and run until about 8 pm. You and your family are all invited. You are also welcome to invite others. Mark your calendar today and plan to attend. Fr. Jeff

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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, February 11

Confessions before Mass

8:00AM Don Christie

William Severino

Tuesday, February 12

Confessions before Mass

8:20AM Anna Eleydiath

Bob Parker

Wednesday, February 13

Confessions before Mass

8:00AM Patricia Natterman

Eileen Dennison

5:30PM Prayer Service

Thursday, February 14

Confessions before Mass

8:00AM Bernie Owens

Billy Leutenmayer

Friday, February 15

Confessions before Mass

8:20AM Terry Rossi

George Hashman

Saturday, February 16

Confessions before Mass

8:00AM Anna Eleydiath

3:00-4:00PM Confessions

4:30PM Bernie Quigley

Sunday, February 17-6th Sunday Ordinary Time

7:00AM Jack Brown

8:30AM Joseph Nguyen & Maria Nguyen

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: Saturday, Feb.9-Sunday Feb. 10– Science & History Fair open after all the Masses. Sunday, Feb. 10-8:30am Mass-Enrollment Mass for 8th graders Wednesday, Feb. 13-1:30 dismissal-faculty meeting Thursday, Feb. 14-Happy Valentine’s Day—Classroom parties in the afternoon. What is this retreat you have been hearing about? Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) is a parish renewal process that has been around since 1969. This experience is designed to give you, the individual, and the parish community an opportunity for renewal and growth in our spiritual life. As we grow in His love and respond to His call, we grow closer as a parish family. It offers time to pray, relax, and rethink priorities. It offers you a chance to meet your fellow parishioners. Best of all, it gives you a chance to examine, rediscover, and/or intensify your relationship with Christ. "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you…”James 4:8 To sign up go to bsps.org or call Karen Senger (217) 741-2818, Jane Miller (217-553-7314), or Rosanne Wiatrolik (217-494-1516). Save The Date! Blessed Sacrament School will again host a Mardi Gras Party on Saturday, March 2 from 7:00pm until 10:00pm. There will be live music by Black Magic Johnson, delicious Cajun food, games and door prizes. Mark your calendars for this fun event! Rummage Sale - It's back! The parish rummage sale will be held on Saturday, June 1. Item collection will not begin until May, but keep the sale in mind as you are cleaning those basements, attics, and closets!

Use Scrip for your "Honey Do" List Use scrip gift cards for all of your household tasks. We sell gift cards for both Lowe's and Menards. We've also got gift cards for Bed Bath and Beyond and the new Home Goods store. Need to stop between errands and caffeinate? We've got Custom Cup and Starbucks cards.

We meet Mondays 9:15 – 11:00 am.in Rectory basement meeting room (leave when you must). At our next meeting (2/11/19) we’ll look at “Jesus & the Jewish Roots of the Papacy”, DVD by Dr. Brandt Pitre. This is a chance to come closer to the Lord. Stop in and give us a try! Bernadette With the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes on February 11th this is a great time to relive the story of the young girl who has changed our understanding of the Blessed Mother and who is such a model of faith for us. This, and many other movies, audio talks, books, videos, 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. "Camp Ondessonk is hosting an event for ages 6-15, on Saturday March 9th, from 1-8, at Blessed Sacrament School, to help support Camp's campership fund, which helps raise money for children to go to camp! At this event,The Saturday Spectacular, children will get to experience what a week of camp looks like in one day for only $35! For more info please email lodge.springfield@gmail.com to request the sign up information. Thank you for all your help and support!

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OUR PARISH Please pray for our Recently Departed: Simpson Boatman

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

FEB. 11-15

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY

8:00AM Eamon Mahoney-Sophia Njapa

Thursday- Friday Maxwell Stanley-Andrew Dailey

Saturday, Feb. 16, 4:30PM

Lector: Vince Toolen Servers: Cameron Booker, Leo

Havey, Olivia Redpath Eucharistic Ministers: Erica

Beeman, Andrea Judd, Noreen Luhr, Windie McKay, James Morphew, Judy Rockford, Paul Wheeler

Sunday, Feb. 17, 7:00AM Lector: Carolyn Graham Servers: Andrew Reimers Eucharistic Ministers: Michael

Delvo, Christy Geving, Maggie O’Brien, Patrick Sheehan, Mike O’Brien

Sunday, Feb. 17, 8:30 AM Lector: Laurie Mann Servers: Liam Egizii, Jack Allen,

Henry Kinion Eucharistic Ministers: Anne

Capestrain, Sheri Dhabalt, Kathy Harth, Becky Leonard, George Rudis, Gregg Sams, Kenneth Sommer, Mary K. Sommer

Sunday, Feb. 17, 10:30AM Lector: Lila Dilbaitis Servers: Harrison Faulkner,

Addison Eades, Jocelyn Nation

Eucharistic Ministers: Rose Amon, Richard Campbell, Lori Criscione, Rose McCarthy, Patti Naylor, Mary Tuttle, Mark Ushman, Colleen VonDeBur

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 21 people to commit to one hour a week. Are you one of

these people??

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

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.

The St. Raymond K. of C. Council #4696 will hold their Annual Fried

Chicken Dinner today, Sunday, February 10, 2019, in the Raymond K. of

C. Hall. Serving will be from 10:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. The menu includes

fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, green beans, salad, bread,

assorted desserts, and drink. Adults $10.00, children 12 & under $5.00,

and pre-school free. Everyone is welcome to attend. There will also be

Drive-Thru service and carry-outs available. For questions please contact

217-851-1964

.****SAVE THE DATE**** Springfield Catholic Charities will be host-

ing their annual dinner and fundraiser on April 6, 2019 at 6:00 PM at The Crowne Plaza. Additional information forthcoming and available online at cc.dio.org

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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, Am-

ber, 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, Barbara 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 DeL-argy, 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, Helen, Sue, Bob Wise, Jean Quigley, Dave, Leo, Betty, Eliza-beth Handrich, Melissa, Mary Jane Harshbarger, Troy,Joan Casper, Sharon S, Laura Black James G., Anna Chougry March, Charlotte, Don Egan, Shandi Chrysler, Donald Cole ,Dave, Leo, Emily Amy, Gloria, Susan McCain, Ray Shaw, Jeanette, Kevin Henry, Gary, Laurie, Mary Alice Ow-ens, Gary Bartels, Don John, Dale, Peggy Cadigan, Sarah & baby 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, Steve Bartels

ACSA (Annual Catholic Services Appeal) Our Parish Assessment $80,136.00 Pledged to the Diocese $62,878.60 Amount Remaining $17,257.40 15% of our parishioners (193 families) have contribut-ed to date ————————————————————————- 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, January 27 $25,452.14

STEWARDSHIP

(Time / Talent /Treasure)

In the Spirit of Giving

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