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BLESSED SACRAMENT HERALD
BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH /624 Miccosukee Road / Tallahassee, FL 32308/ www.bsc.ptdiocese.org
MASS SCHEDULE
Daily Mass .......................................... .......... .. .... 8:30am & 5:30pm
Monday, Novena .. .............................. ................ .. ...... ...... ... 8:30am
Sunday Masses
Saturday Vigil Mass .................................. .............. ......... 5:00pm
Sunday ....................... 8:00am, 10:30am, 12: 15pm and 7:00 pm
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Saturday ........ .............. 12:00noon - 1:OOpm and 3:00pm' 4:00pm
Fr. Peter Zalewski. Pastor ............................................................. 222· 1321
Fr. Timothy Holeda. Parochial Vicar ............................................. 222- 1321
Fr. Matthew Busch, Parochial Vicar .............................................. 222-1321
Deacon Louis Fete . Adult Education ............................................ 386-8715
Deacon Michael Nixon, R.C.I.A ..................................................... 294-3092
Deacon Patrick Dallet ................................................................... 386-5084
Dasha Nixon , St.John Neumann Center ...................................... . 224-2971
Carol Sunderhaus, Sick & Shut-In Ministry................................... 877-8775
Mr. Tommy Bridges, School Principal .......................................... 222-0444
Mary Staney. D.R.E...................... .................................................. 422-0372
Diane Whitney, Choir Directo r ..................................................... 878-2465
Maria Spicer, Bell Choir Director.................................................. 644-1784
Daniel Stewart, High School Yo uth Director ................................ 524-1466
Natalie Hand, Middle School Youth Director ............................... 894-6316
Rita Fete, Sacristan ............................................. .......................... 386-8715
Fax Nunlber ....................................... ............................ ................ 222-9772
Email ................................. BlessedSacramentCatholicChurch@gmail .com
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M arch 22, 2015
P E RP ETUAL ADORATION
"Let us deepen, through adoration,
drawing upon aids to prayer inspired by
the word of God and the experience of so
many mystics, old and new. The rosary
itself, when it is profoundly understood in
the biblical and christocentric form, will prove a particularly
fitting introduction to Eucharistic contemplation, a
contemplation carried out with Mary as our companion and
guide." St. Pope John Paul II. Needed hours: Tues., 9- 10 A.M.,
Fri., 9-10 A.M ., & 11-12 noon; and Sat., IIA.M. - 12 oon.
Call Jean Nixon at 445-3793 for more informarion.
EM E RAL D DINNE R
The Knights of Columbus will be hosting their annual Emerald
Dinner on Saturday, March 21 ", from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. in the
Parish Center (Hall). Come join us for an evening of good food
and fun. Tickets for dinner and bingo are SIO, and will be
available for purchase after Mass.
SI NCER E SY MPAT HY
Our Parish Family extends sympathy and prayers to the families
of Nathaniel Skidmore & George Harvey. Father, may they and
all who sleep in Christ find in your presence light, happiness and
peace. Amen,"
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2015 CATHO L IC SHARING APPEAL
S haring multiplies happiness and divides sorrow.
We ask if you have not returned your pledge card, to do so today.
Drop it in the collection basket, or mail it to us or to the diocese.
Show that you "Care by Sharing." If you did not get your CSA
packet in the mail, please call the office for a new packet. Thank
you and God bless your generosity.
HI G H SC HOOL YO UTH G RO UP R ETR EA T
Behold Your King! Veritas High School Youth Group Retreat,
March 27th-29th. Come enjoy a weekend of sacraments,
discussion, and games as we welcomelesus on Palm Sunday, and
learn what it means for Him to be our King! Everyone grades 912 are welcome. To be held at Camp Cherry Lake. Cost is $50.
Questions or to sign up, call Daniel Stewart at 524-1466, or email
veritasblsac@gmail.com.
YO UT H LENTEN PR ESENTA TI O
" WHO DO YO U SAY T H AT I AM?
Mark your calendars now for Tuesday, March 31 1 \ at 7 P.M.,
when the talented youth of our parish will enact a Lenten drama
"Who Do You Say That I Am?" in the Parish Center (Hall). The
presentation directed by Olivia Ahyoung includes dramatic
monologues, special music, songs for cast and audience, and a
slide presentation. Come, experience the story of Jesus through
the eyes of some of His followers, a story of grace and sacrificial
love, and leave with a symbol of His love for you and your own
answer to the question. You won ' t want to miss it! Contact
Olivia Ahyoung at 656-107 1 if you have any questions.
Please remember Blessed S acram ent Church ill your will.
WOMEN'S CHRIST R ENEWS HIS PARISH
MASS INTENTIONS
March 23 - 29
Monday, March 23
8:30 A.M. - Dec. Trezza & DiPietro Family t
Requested by Mildred Trezza
5:30 P.M. - Matilde Landrum t
Requested by Margarita Grant
Tuesday, March 24
8:30 A.M. - Valerie de la Valdene t
Requested by Joy Williams
5:30 P.M. - Pedro Ylagan, Sr t
Requested by Sonny & Cecilia Ylagan
Wednesday, March 25
8:30 A.M. - Nancy Cross t
Requested by Mother Seton Circle
5:30 P.M. - Intentions of Rocco Ricco
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Friday, March 27
8:30 A.M. -Nancy Cross t
Requested by Bob & Mary Staney
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5:30 P.M. - Sally Ann Smith t
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Saturday, March 28
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Sunday, March 29
8:00 A.M. - Bernice Keller t
Requested by the Stafford Family
10:30 A.M. - Gene Tanzy t
12:15 P.M. - Blessed Sacrament & St. Stephen Parishes
7:00 P.M. - Christina Johnson t
Requested by M. Pavia
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LEGION OF MARY
You deserve to be treated like royalty! The next women's CRHP
retreat weekend will be beld April II" and 12'b Join us for a weekend
of peace and tranquility, fabulous meals, and reflection on your
relationship witb God. Tbe weekend is free of cbarge and open to all
women of the parish, ages 18 and over. For more information, contact
Meagan Ford (591 -6878) or Tberesa Croteau (668- I 5 I 8).
CATHOLIC CHARITIES GOLF TOURNAME T
Please join Bisbop Parkes at the annual Catholic Charities 9 Hole Golf
Tournament on April 16'" at Southwood Golf Club. Registration begins
at 2 P.M. witb a shotgun start at 3 P.M. Teams of four ($400) or
individual ($100) are welcome. If you are not a golfer, please join us
at the "after par tee" to meet Bishop Parkes over heavy bors d ' oeuvres
and refreshments. The "after par tee" will begin at 5:30 P.M. at the
Southwood Club House and include a silent auction featuring a week
at Jimmy Buffet's bouse in Key West! If you would like to register to
play or purchase tickets to tbe "after par tee," please contact Joan May
(443-1946 or 668-9996) for more information.
POLISH HERITAGE EGG DECORATING
Polish Heritage ofTallabassee invites you and your family to celebrate
an Old World Tradition with Pisanki, wax resist egg coloring, at the
free Easter egg decoration lessons on Sunday, Marcb 29" at 2:30 P.M.
in the cburcb Hall. Bring no more than three bard boiled eggs to
decorate. An adult must accompany children as bot wax is used. Make
your reservation now so needed supplies will be available. For more
info and reservations, call Martha Saconchik-Pytel at 878-4263 .
TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
KINDER "KNIGHTS" WELCOME!
Please join us for a Kindergarten Open house on Thursday, Marcb 26"
from 3: 15 to 4: 15 P.M. in the Trinity Kindergarten Building. You wiIl
bear about our beart for Catbolic Education, meet our teacbers and
Principal , tour our classrooms and discover what makes Trinity
Catholic School unique!
"MASS IN THE GRASS"
Tbe entire Catholic Community is invited to join us for "Mass in the
Grass" at JPII on Saturday, April 18", as we celebrate Mass with
Bishop Parkes beginning at noon. A fellowship picnic and an
afternoon of fun will follow! For more info, go to www.JPIICHS.org.
We look forward to seeing you tbere!
The Legion of Mary cordially invites all our Auxiliary
EASTER BLESSING OF THE FOOD
Members to Mass at 8:30 A.M. on Saturday, March 14" .
We will celebrate tbe Polish and Eastern European tradition of "The
After Mass, there wi II be snacks and coffee to thank all
Blessing of the Food" to be consumed as our Lenten fast is broken on
Auxiliary Members. Please come and join us.
Easter Sunday. We invite your fami ly to participate: simply bring a
THANK YOU!
basket to the church on Holy Saturday, April 4" by 2:00 PM with a
Thank you to everyone who contributed to Bag Sunday.
selection from tbe following: meat, dairy (including eggs and butter),
Your donations are greatly appreciated by the many
bread, bitter herbs (ie. salt, horseradish, parsley, etc.), wine and
organizations that feed hungry families in our local
desserts (even chocolate bunnies). The Rite of Blessing will be
community.
conducted for tbe food and the families present and will take only
PRA YER SHAWL MINISTRY
about 15 minutes (we will begin promptly at 2:00 PM). Contributions
If you knit or crochet or have the time to learn, you could to the basket for our priests wiIl be greatly appreciated. We are grateful
make a prayer shawl. They will be gifted to a parishioner or to see this custom continue on as a way to deepen our Easter
friend who needs comfort. Contact: Phyllis Kupiszewski experience and participation in the Paschal Mystery.
385-5430 or cell 509-1324 .
OPEN DOOR WOMEN'S CLINIC
PLEASE NOTE ......
"Golf for Life" Monday, April 13" - Soutbwood Country Club. Be a
We have increased the number of handicap parking spaces. sponsor for Fr. Tim - be needs your support! Or enter to golf yourself
There are now Ii ve spaces on the Miccosukee side of the with Bisbop Parkes. See upcoming bulletin for more details, or call the
church, and three spaces on the Brevard Street side.
Women's Clinic at 656-9 177.
SPRING BREAK & MORE: There are NO Religious Education classes, Sunday, March 22" due to Spring Break. After attendance
is taken during the 9:15 A.M. class period on Sunday, March 29'h , teachers will guide their classes outside to pray the Stations of the
Cross. Religious Education Classes will not meet on Easter Sunday.
EDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP - For more information, contact Natalie Hand at 894-6316 or gahnat@comcast.net
VERITAS mGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP - For more information, contact Daniel Stewart at 524-1466.
FIRST COMMUNION PARENT MEETING
Parents of baptized children in second grade (who are Blessed
Sacrament parishioners) will meet on Tuesday, March 24th, at 7:00
P.M. in the Parish Center (Hall). At least one parent is expected to
attend. At this meeting you wi ll receive ad ult catechesis on the
Eucharist, requests for your help at the First Communion Retreat
on Saturday, April 11", as well as details and updates for the
remainder of the calendar and specifics regarding the big day!
Contact Mary Staney, DRE at 422-0372 or marystaney@gmail.com
with any questions.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Blessed Sacrament wi ll offer VBS this summer during the week of
June 15 th to June 19th , 9:00 A.M. to noon for chi ldren ages 4-12
This uniquely Catholic program is entitled, "The Vatican Express"
and it promises to be a blast! So, mark your calendars, watch the
bulletin for more details, and contact Mary Staney at 422-0372, or
marystaney@gmail.com to volunteer to lead one of the activity
centers . Adults will need to have completed the diocesan abuse
prevention process prior to volunteering - so get on board the
Expres~ as soon as possible.
MARRIAGE ENRICHME T SEMI TAR
Take a day to refocus and renew your marriage. Learn how to put
Christ in the center of it all! Blessed Sacrament and Couples for
Christ will be hosting this special event on Saturday, May 2" , from
9 A.M. - 4 P.M. at the Neumann Retreat Center. Child care is
available. RSVP byemail dasha@neumanncenter.orgorbycalling
224-2971.
LENTEN REVIVAL-ST. EUGENE CHAPEL
Three night Lenten Revival to be held at St. Eugene Chapel on
March 23" , 24th & 25'h, beginning at 7 P.M. each evening.
Presenter is Fr. Lambert Lein, SVD. Themes are: "What Goes
Around Comes Around;" "Create for Me a Clean Heart;" and
"What a Happy Ending."
SA VE THE DA TE!
Trinity Catholic School ' s production of Disney's "The Little
Mermaid" will be on Friday, April 24th & Saturday, April 25 'h, at
the Jeff Bradford Auditorium at Godby High School. Tickets are
$5 on sale March 23'" at the school office. For more information,
call 222-0444.
CHURCH SUPPORT
March 15 th - $28 ,452 .86
5:00 P.M. - $11 , 167.00
8:00 A.M. - $3, 156.86
10:30 A.M . - $3 ,913 .00
12: 15 P.M. - $4,214.00
7:00 P.M. - $ 1,670.00
Mail-In - $4,342.00
God Bless Your Generosity!
Please lise the Sunday en velopes. They are the principal source
of support
NEXT
Ezekiel 37: 12- 14
SUNDAY
Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8
READINGS Romans 8:8-11
John II :1-45
REGISTRATION & ORIENTATION MEETING
FOR 8th GRADE CONFIRMA TION
CANDIDATES AND PARENTS
Eighth grade baptized youth who would like to celebrate their
Confirmation next spring are asked to attend a meeting with at
least one parent on Tuesday, April14'h at 7:00 P.M. in the Parish
Hall. This is tl.e way to enroll in the prerequisite Program of
Preparation for Confirmation and is for students in Catholic,
public and home schools . If you did not receive your First Holy
Communion at Blessed Sacrament, please bring a photocopy of
your baptismal certificate. Contact Mary Staney, DRE at 4220372 or marystaney@gmail.com with questions or concerns.
LENTEN SUGGESTIONS
Some suggestions we, all of us, might consider as we answer
Lent's call to conversion:
l. Set aside Apri l 2" , 3"', & 4th, aU three days, to be at Blessed
Sacrament, or another Catholic altar.
2. Fix a specific date for confession, all of us.
3. Determine to increase our love for God by loving each other
now.
4. Do our best, all of us, to kick gossip out of our lives.
5. Give something away, aU of us, that we treasure.
6. Jabber less, all of us, and converse more sanely, more
happily.
7. Establish a prayer place where we live, with crucifix, and
with quiet the rule.
8. Make some new friends, all of us.
Repair fragile
friendships, all of us.
9. Open our eyes, all of us, to the pain that surrounds us near
and far, and try to heal.
I O. Find out the date of our baptism and shout for joy.
11. Pray, all of us, for those who join the Church at the Easter
Vigil. Find out their names.
12. Pray for the Church, all of us, for the Pope and bishops, and
sisters, deacons, and priests, and fathers and mothers, and
single parents, and struggling families, and for children; for
the elderly among us, and for the lonely, and the homeless ;
and for prisoners, and for those who want desperately to be
found . And pray for forgiveness, all of us, and accept it
when God offers it. When does he offer it? Now. Always.
RECOMMENDED LENTEN PRACTICES
LENTEN DAILY MASS:
8:30 A.M. & 5:30 P.M.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Meditation on the suffering and death of Jesus.
Every Friday at 7:00 P.M.
BENEDICTION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Every Friday following the Stations.
LENTEN LITE MEALS
Please join us in the Parish Center (Hall) for a light supper after
the 5:30 P.M. Mass, and before the Stations of the Cross. The
cost is minimal: Adults, $3 .00; children, $1.00.
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