Blessed Sacrament Church – Online Bulletin – September 7, 2014 305 E Street South Charleston WV Parish Office: 304.744.5523 Fax: 304.744.5669 E-mail: blessedsac@suddenlinkmail.com Father John: cell: 304.377.3560 E-mail: snowman25303@hotmail.com Web page: www.blessedsacramentwv.org webmaster: Bob Lucas: Bigbob.lucas@yahoo.com We, Blessed Sacrament Parish are a Christ-Centered Community; Committed to Worship the Father; Committed to Respond to the Spirit’s Gifts; Committed to Loving Service to All God’s People. PARISH STAFF Pastor Rev. John H. Finnell Deacon Rev. Mr. John Hanna Pastoral Associate Jeanne Haas Music Minister Becky Barnes Office Mgr./Finance Sec. Sandy Williams Office Assistant Amy Ricketts PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Facilitator....................................... David Elliott Kathleen Bors Rob Hrezo Susan Churchill Bob Lucas Sharon Cibrik Bob Sherrard Doug Haag Scott Simonton Bob Sylvester Todd Witsberger Reconciliation: Saturday....4:30-5:00pm or by appointment Baptism: Please call the church office First Eucharist: Parents are required to participate in a preparation program. Dates and times will be published in the bulletin. Marriage: Engaged couples are required to participate in a premarriage program. Please contact the church at least six months before wedding. Annulments: Contact Deacon John Hanna, 304.935.4646, 304.541.3567, deaconjohn@suddenlink.net Parish Registration: We warmly welcome all newcomers to our faith community. If you wish to register, please complete a registration form and return it to the church office[Forms are on the credenza in gathering space and online, www.blessedsacwv.org]. Young adults living at home should register separately from their parents. Welcome to our Online Bulletin Mass Schedule Saturday Sunday Sunday Wednesday Wednesday Saturday Sunday Sunday Oct 18 Oct 19 Oct 19 Oct 22 Oct 22 Oct 25 Oct 26 Oct 26 5:30pm 9:00am 11:30am 9:00am 6:30pm 5:30pm 9:00am 11:30am ✝ Joe Updyke by Jerry & Jane Roy ✝ George Toma by John & Arlene Hanna People of the Parish Morning Prayer Evening Prayer ✝ Drew Wendt by Diane Ferguson People of the Parish ✝ James Hambrick by Mary Burriss Parishioners are invited to provide flowers for the weekend liturgies. If you would like to do this, please call Sandy304.744.5523 Blessed Sacrament Church – Online Bulletin – October 19, 2014 Youth Sunday School Labor4Neighbors: Grades 1-12 10:15-11:15AM. Childcare provided Sunday, Oct 26/rain date Nov 9. Youth (6-12 grades) & adults are needed for this service activity of winterizing homes of needy families in the Coalburg area. Sign up in gathering space. Donations of Gorilla Tape appreciated - put in cardboard box on table. Questions? Donna Ford, 304.989.1192 or email: dfmaka@gmail.com Grades 1-11 & Adults College and Military Addresses Needed 10:15am – 11:15am Register in the gathering space or, online www.blessedsacramentwv.org CHOIR REHEARSALS Children Choir Monday 6:00-6:45PM Adult Choir Thursday 7:00-8:30PM Handbells Monday 7:00PM Women’s & Men’s Chorus TBA New members welcome! Our parish will continue the ministry of We Care Packages to young adults away from home. Current addresses for college students and those serving in the military are needed! Please add to Current Address Poster in gathering space or send info to haasjeanne@hotmail.com ASAP. Parish Hall Conference Room Coalburg Food Pantry will be giving our winter coats in October. Any new or gently used coats for all ages may be left in the alcove across from the parish office at any time. Wed 9:30-11:00AM meeting room: A Bible Study in Plain English Facilitator: Jeanne Haas The filled grocery bags handed out during cardboard city should be returned to church by 10:00am, Sunday, October 26. Wednesday 1:00pm 1 Chronicles Facilitator: Father John . No classes in October Manna Meal Fundraiser WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDIES Wednesday 7:00pm Sunday Lectionary Readings Facilitator: Deacon John Janna ----------------------------------- Empty Bowls event, October 17, 4:30-7:00pm at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Charleston. For a donation of $25, you may select a hand-crafted pottery bowl and fill it with any of five different soups Thursday 1:00PM Introduction to the Bible Facilitator: Jeanne Haas Evening Prayer 6:30p.m., Wed. in the sanctuary. RCIA Sessions Mondays, 7-9PM, meeting room for Inquirers and anyone interested in learning about the Catholic faith. No pressure, friendly dialogue and refreshments! Topics: Oct. 20 - Preparation for Rite of Acceptance/Meet Sponsors Oct. 27 - Saints and Holy Persons of the Church, Mary Pat Peck & Kathy Ross Finance Council: Meeting, Thursday, Oct. 23, 7:00pm in church office. 2015 budget will be reviewed. Open Gym: Basketball pickup games for men every Sunday, 7:00pm in our gym. All skills welcome! Terry Ricketts...304.389.8724 2|Page Metro Valley Gabriel Project Fall Fundraiser Order forms on table in Gathering Space for jellies, jams, soups, salad dressings, etc. Orders are due by Thursday, Oct. 30. Please mail your order to address on the bottom of the form....checks payable to The Gabriel Project of West Virginia. By ordering any product, you will be helping this organization raise much needed funds to make a difference in the lives of mothers & their babies! CONGRATULATIONS to our own Eric Arnold, son of Kevin & Linda, who was recently admitted to practice law in West Virginia. Blessed Sacrament Church – Online Bulletin – October 19, 2014 Youth Church Basketball Registration forms are available in the gathering space for all parish youth, grades 1-12. Registration deadline is October 26. Questions? Call Jonathan Adler, 304.549.0504 Seminar on teen depression & suicide will be held on Thursday, Oct. 16, 6:30-7:30pm at Family Resource Center, 800 Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston. Dr. Gary Nelson, author of “A Relentless Hope: Surviving the Storm of Teen Depression” will be the speaker. Event is FREE, but registration is required. To register, visit camc.org/frc and click FRC Gives Back. Information: 304.388.2545 Library News October is the month for saints and angels in our church library. Some of the titles on hand include: The Saints: Icons of Light and Love, Patrons and Protectors and Angels Unawares. In November, books on world religions will be featured. Stop by the Meeting Room and check out the library. Teens Encounter Christ Weekend will be November 21-23, 2104 at St. John XXIII Pastoral Center. Looking for TECites to join us for the weekend, high school juniors, seniors and all college students. If interested or want more information, please contact Meghann Ferguson at 304.342.9940 or Uccatholic@gmail.com ALL SOULS DAY: We will observe All Souls Day on Saturday, November 1/Sunday, November 2 at our regularly scheduled weekend Masses. At each Mass, we want to name all of our loved ones who have died during the last year, November 2, 2013-November 2, 2014. Please write the names of loved ones you wish to have remembered on the sheet provided in the gathering space. Columbarium Information On the back wall in our Meditation Garden, which is beside the breeze way, is located our columbarium consisting of 64 niches where the ashes of a person who has been cremated can be interred. For more information or to reserve a niche, please contact Sandy in the church office, 304.744.5523 BEQUESTS; When you prepare your will, please consider including Blessed Sacrament in your plans. We suggest the following language: “I give $ to the Most Reverend Michael J. Bransfield, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston and his successors in office, for the benefit of Blessed Sacrament Parish, South Charleston, WV.” RAISING KIDS in the Modern World: Practical Advice for Parents, Teachers, Grandparents, & Catechists, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014 at 7:00pm at Sacred Heart Basilica, Charleston. Presenter, Dr. Ray Guarendi, is a clinical psychologist with expertise in school districts, substance abuse & juvenile courts. Silent Auction and Social to follow. Tickets are $20 FREE childcare for children 3yrs+ during the event with free pizza for the children. Children may be dropped off as early as 6:30pm. For more info, go to Events Page on Facebook/WVCatholicRadio or call Elizabeth Hardy, 304.633.5695. 3|Page 2014 Dent Dinner to Benefit the Kanawha Pastoral Counseling Center Tuesday, October 21, 2014 Reception 6pm Dinner 6:30pm Embassy Suites, 300 Court St., Charleston Featuring XM Radio Comedy Star: Jeanne Robertson To purchase tickets: visit www.kpcc.com or call 304.346.9689 West Virginia Institute for Spirituality 1601 Virginia Street East Charleston 304.345.0926 Eight Day Retreats in Daily Life: Bob Harrison, Ph.D. 304.343.2647 or DRBOBWV@aol.com suggested cost: $320 2nd Tuesday of the month: 7-8:30PM. Thomas Merton Institute, Fr. Bill Petro Wednesdays: 7PM 11th Step-Meditation Saturday, Nov 15, 8:15am-3:30pm Seminar - Being a Peaceful Presence to the World: a spirituality of BEING. CEU’S for social workers, registered nurses and licensed professional counselors. Presenter: Sr. Carole Riley. Register by November 8. Offering: $50 The Lord Humbles and Exalts: A Retreat for those Experiencing Infertility will be held Friday, November 14 - Sunday, November 16, 2014 at St John XXIII Pastoral Center in Charleston. Registration and cost information can be found at www.wvmarriage.org/infertility or by contacting Rebecca Royse, 304.233.0880 x333; or rroyse@dwc.org Pray He Rests In Peace: Lonnie James, father of Paula Kaplan We Remember in our Prayers Toni Bowers, Bill Breese, Ric Cochran, Joe Ganim, Kathryn Ganim, Roger Green, Kathleen Groom, John Hanna, Ken Holz, Frances Hutchison, Joe Kroger, April McLane, Judy Policastro, Clara Reynolds, Phyllis Safreed, Gary Sutton, Rosemary Ward Serving in the Military Jay Sibold stationed in the Middle East Blessed Sacrament Church – Online Bulletin – October 19, 2014 To carry the processional cross or bring up the gifts, please see an usher before Mass. MINISTERS 5:30PM 9:00AM 11:30AM LECTORS Patrick O’Leary Bill Mehle Claire Johnson CANTORS Joe Deegan Elizabeth Leary Becky Barnes COMMUNION: Principals Elaine Kelly Tom McLane Ro DeBias Tony Ciliberti Anne Davis Bill Frame Jim Scharf Katie Brewer Susan Churchill Rob Plutro Jo Stone Jody DeBias Sr. Fran Kirtley Jamie Knox John Priestley Cup To Shut-Ins Therese Cox David Elliott Missy Summey ALTAR SERVERS Colleen O’Leary David O’Leary Matt/Elizabeth Leary Emma Leary Braylee Knox Chase Knox GREETERS/USHERS Brian Cornell Jane Ann Grishaber Jerry Roy Karen Bowling Katherine MohnLowe Mary Ellen & John Providenti Ruhnke Family Lee Ann Dent Mary Lou Hill Diane Gillis-Teen NURSERY COFFEE HOSPITALITY In the Gathering Space Set-up: Sharon Cibrik Baker: MANNA MEAL WORKERS Please be at St. John’s by 11:15 AM Wednesday, October 22 - volunteers not needed Wednesday, October 29 - Mary Keeney, Tom & Ruth Kirk Mischa DeFilippo [Schedules for all ministries can be found on the parish’s website: http://www.blessedsacramentwv.org] 4|Page
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