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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 18, 2015
WELCOME TO BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH
We strive to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ through our
life of prayer centered on the Eucharist and through the
formation of our members for evangelization and loving
service to others.
PASTOR
Fr. John Marie Bingham, OP, 206-547-3020
frjohnmarie@bspwa.org
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Fr. Francis Hung-Le, OP, 206-547-3020
fle@bspwa.org
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Fr. Marcin Szymanski, OP, 206-547-3020
mszymanski@bspwa.org
PARISH ADMINISTRATOR
Debbie Gonzalez 206-732-7340, dgonzalez@bspwa.org
OFFICE ASSISTANT
Patricia Denend 206-732-7355, pdenend@bspwa.org
DIRECTOR, FAITH FORMATION AND EVANGELIZATION
Walt Sears 206-732-7345, wsears@bspwa.org
DIRECTOR, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Marilyn Thornton 206-355-6540, mthornton@bspwa.org
DIRECTOR, MUSIC
Matthew Loucks 206-547-3020, mloucks@bspwa.org
ORGANIST
Laura Ouimette 206-659-9251
Laura.ouimette@gmail.com
DIRECTOR, OUTREACH
Nina Butorac 206-732-7351, nbutorac@bspwa.org
DIRECTOR, FACILITIES
Gary McDonald 206-732-7366, gmcdonald@bspwa.org
FACILITIES ASSISTANT
Aaron O’Bryan-Herriott 206-547-3020
PRAYER TREE AND PRAYER REQUESTS
Call 206-732-7350, or email prayertree@bspwa.org
LITURGY OF THE HOURS AND THE ROSARY
Morning and Evening Prayer: 7:25 AM and 5:10 PM
Rosary: following morning and Monday evening Masses
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Tuesday-Saturday 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
Every Friday from 8:00 PM to Saturday 8:00 AM
Door combination required from 8:00PM TO 6:00AM
Contact Fr. Francis Hung-Le for more information.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Monthly communal Baptisms during Mass or by
appointment. Call the Parish Office at 206-547-3020.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confession)
Thursdays after the 8:00 AM Mass; Saturdays from
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM; or by appointment.
Confessions at the Newman Center:
Sunday 4:00 - 4:45 PM, 6:15 - 6:45 PM
Wednesday 8:00 - 9:00 PM
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Contact Marilyn Thornton mthornton@bspwa.org
SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK
After Sunday Mass or by appointment.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Contact the Parish Office for more information.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Contact Marilyn Thornton mthornton@bspwa.org
DOMINICAN FRIARS IN RESIDENCE
Fr. Jordan Bradshaw, OP frjordan@uwnewman.org
Director, Newman Center
Prior Superior of Dominican Community
Fr. Lukasz Misko, OP frlukasz@uwnewman.org
Assistant Director, Newman Center
BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH
5050 8th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98105 (Office)
Phone: 206-547-3020 Fax: 206-547-6371
Website: blessed-sacrament.org - Email: info@blessed-sacrament.org
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM -12:00 Noon, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The church is open daily from 6:00 AM until 7:00 PM
MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Weds -Fri
Saturday
Holy Days
7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon, 5:45 PM
5:30 PM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM, 5:30 PM
8:00 AM, 5:00 PM (Sunday Vigil)
5:30 PM (Vigil), 8:00 AM, 12:00 Noon, 5:30 PM, 7:00 PM
NEWMAN CENTER at the University of Washington
4502 - 20th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98015
Phone: 206-527-5072
Website: www.uwnewman.org
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekdays 12:35 PM (excluding Wednesdays)
Wednesday 9:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 9:00 PM
NW Catholic
Catholic Communications Campaign
January 24 - 25, 2015
NORTHWEST CATHOLIC is the official publication of
the Archdiocese of Seattle mailed ten times each year
to every registered Catholic household in Western
Washington. Its mission is to proclaim the good news
of Jesus Christ and to educate and inspire disciples. A
portion of this collection supports the U.S. bishops’ Catholic
Communications Campaign. Remaining funds are credited directly to
parishes for the NW CATHOLIC portion of their ACA responsibility.
A collection will be taken up the weekend of January 24 and 25 to
help support the Catholic Communications Campaign and NW
CATHOLIC. Envelopes will be in the pews and there will be only one
passing of the basket.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
OF BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH
Emergency Assistance: Call 206-930-6439. Please leave your name,
phone number, and the details of your situation and request. Response
usually occurs within 24 hours.
Sunday Dinner and Food Bank: Dinner is served Sundays 12:00 noon 2:00 PM. Food Bank is open Fridays, 10:30 AM - 12:00 noon. For further
information about the dinner or food bank, or to make a donation or
volunteer, email John Morford at jmorf1933@comcast.net or visit the
Parish website at
www.blessed-sacrament.org/svdp.html
Congratulations
We welcome into our community those recently baptized:
January 10, 2015 Olivia Isabelle Deang Acebu,
daughter of Julius and Clarissa Acebu
Mikayla Catapang Collantes,
daughter of John and Bridel Collantes
Rest in Peace
 Barbara Kieffer
Whose funeral was held on January 12, 2015
 Ethel Whelan
Whose Funeral was held on January 13, 2015
Mass intentions
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18
7:30 AM Dominic Joseph Nguyen Van Hien & Marie
Tran T Duyen
9:00 AM Darey Friedman
10:30 AM Parishioners at Blessed Sacrament
12:00 Noon Holy Souls in Purgatory (Paul Sutlovich)
5:45 PM The Dutro Family (Suzi Dutro)
MONDAY, JANUARY 19
5:30 PM Thanksgiving (Theresa Blahato & Tereza
Benevides)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20
8:00 AM Dominic Joseph Nguyen Van Hien & Marie
Tran T Duyen
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21
8:00 AM Dominic Joseph Nguyen Van Hien & Marie
Tran T Duyen
5:30 PM Becca Friedman
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22
8:00 AM In Thanksgiving for favors received
(Theresa Blahato)
5:30 PM Dominic Joseph Nguyen Van Hien & Marie
Tran T Duyen
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23
8:00 AM Dominic Joseph Nguyen Van Hien & Marie
Tran T Duyen
5:30 PM Special intention (Bernadette Bermudez)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24
8:00 AM Louis & Dorothy Hon (P. Hon)
5:30 PM Dominic Joseph Nguyen Van Hien & Marie
Tran T Duyen
COLLECTION FOR JANUARY 8 - 14 : $ 12,400
The collection helps to support the work and ministry of Blessed
Sacrament Church. Thank you for your continued generosity!
Calendar of parish events
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18
10:00 AM Coffee Hour - Aquinas Library, Parish Hall.
10:30 AM Children’s Sunday School - UCDS.
10:30 AM Sunday Forum: The Council of Trent, with James
Beback - TEC,UCDS.
4:00 PM RCIA - Margaret of Savoy, Priory.
MONDAY, JANUARY 19 HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSED
7:00 PM C & L - Margaret of Savoy, Priory.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20
5:30 PM Prayer Liturgy for Life - Church.
7:00 PM Spirit and Truth - Church/Aquinas Library,
Parish Hall.
7:00 PM Lectio Divina Group - Holy Family Conf. Room.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21
8:30 AM Wednesday Morning Bible Study - Aquinas
Library, Parish Hall.
6:45 PM Respect Life Meeting - Parish Hall.
7:00 PM St. Dominic Rosary Makers - St. Pius V, Priory.
7:00 PM Young Adult Men’s Study Group - Margaret of
Savoy, Priory.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22
9:30 AM Women’s Bible Study - Aquinas Library.
7:00 PM Latin Class - Holy Family, Sacristy.
7:00 PM Veritas - YA Study Group, Aquinas Library.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23
10:30 AM Friday Food Bank - Parish Hall.
5:30 PM Dominican Youth Group - Church/Parish Hall.
6:30 PM Peace and Justice - Margaret of Savoy, Priory.
8:00 PM Friday Adoration - Church.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24
8:45 AM Legion of Mary - Holy Family Conf., Sacristy.
6:00 PM Marriage Enrichment Series - Parish Hall.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25
10:00 AM Coffee Hour - Aquinas Library, Parish Hall.
10:30 AM Children’s Sunday School - UCDS.
10:30 AM Sunday Forum: The Bishops’ Synod on the Family,
with Laura Haag - TEC, UCDS.
3:00 PM Young Adult Greenspire Council Meeting Holy Family Conference Room, Sacristy.
4:00 PM RCIA - Margaret of Savoy, Priory.
7:00 PM Disputatio Small Group - Margaret of Savoy,
Priory.
MASS READINGS FOR THE WEEK
For the week of January 18 - 25
SUNDAY
1Sm 3:3b-10,19; 1Cor 6:13c-15a,17-20;
Jn 1:35-42
MONDAY
Heb 5:1-10; Mk 2:18-22
TUESDAY
Heb 6:10-20; Mk 2:23-28
WEDNESDAY
Heb 7:1-3,15-17; Mk 3:1-6
THURSDAY
Heb 7:25-8:6; Mk 3:7-12
FRIDAY
Heb 8:6-13; Mk 3:13-19
SATURDAY
Heb 9:2-3,11-14; Mk 3:20-21
SUNDAY
Jon 3:1-5,10; 1Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20
Parish Events
Healing Prayer
January 18, 7:00 PM
If you are concerned about
finances, family, or relationships,
or if you need spiritual, emotional, or physical healing,
please join us for healing prayer after the 5:45 PM Mass,
every third Sunday of the month.
Meet with the prayer teams in the north transept of the
church, by the statue of St. Joseph.
Lectio Divina Group Forming
The group will meet on Tuesday nights,
from 7:00 - 8:15 PM in the Holy Family
Conference Room, in the Sacristy of the
church. Meetings will be weekly from
January 6 through February 10, and will be facilitated by
Virginia Zanger. Seating is limited. Please register by
January 4 to confirm a space by contacting Walt Sears at
wsears@bspwa.org or 206-732-7345.
Women's Bible Study - Thursday Mornings
Beginning January 15
We invite our women parishioners to
a a ten-week study of the Gospel of
John, beginning Thursday, January
15, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, in the
Parish Hall. God-centered childcare for toddlers and up
will be provided using a co-op model.
Please register ASAP. Registration forms are in the
literature racks at each church entrance.
For more information or if you have questions, contact Walt Sears
at wsears@bspwa.org or 206-732-7345.
Disputatio Small Group
Sunday, January 25, at 7:00 PM
Margaret of Savoy Conference Room
Do you feel that you are living on the
margins with regard to your faith and the
Catholic Church? Are you struggling with
Church teachings? In the Dominican
tradition, we are forming a small,
“disputatio” group which begins on
Sunday, January 25, at 7:00 PM in the Margaret of Savoy
Conference Room at the Priory. If you are interested, or
maybe know someone who might benefit, please contact
Nina Butorac at 206-732-7351 or nbutorac@bspwa.org.
Parish Events
Dominican Youth Group
Every Fourth Friday - January 23
Don’t miss the next meeting of the
Dominican Youth group - we invite all
those between the ages of 13 and 19.
We will meet in the Church on Friday,
January 23, at 5:30 PM for Mass, Stations
of the Cross, then dinner, a social hour of
games and jollification, time for Adoration
and the Rosary, a reflection on the Sunday
readings, the Sacrament of Reconciliation,
and finally Compline and Benediction. It’s a full night!
Remember to invite a friend!
If you have any questions, please contact Mark Shea at 425672-3522. See you then!
A Time For God
For Life, Marriage, and Religious Freedom
Tuesday, January 27
The US Bishops are urging prayer, especially
Eucharistic Holy Hour and daily rosary, for
the protection of life, marriage, and
religious freedom in our nation.
In response, on every last Tuesday of the month we will
expose the Blessed Sacrament for Adoration, beginning
after the 8:00 AM Mass, and continuing throughout the
day, including the 5:30 PM Prayer Liturgy for Life.
Everyone is invited to join us in prayer on Tuesday,
January 25, in the church. Come when you are able, and
stay for as long as you like.
Local Events
Vocare Movement
2015 Legislative Session Brief
by WA Senator Padden,
Chair of Law and Justice Committee
with discussion & Q&A
When? Jan 24, 2015 5:00 PM Vigil Mass at
Christ the King Church, 415 N 117th St, Seattle, WA
What’s for dinner and where is it? Potluck dinner
in the Fitzgerald Room (across from the Church).
Why? Because we are called by God to unite and engage
the world and WA State needs you!!
Who’s invited? Everyone! Vocare is for the whole
family. Share events with anyone.
Questions? Call Sophia Pettis at 360-550-1118,
or email sophia.pettis@vocaremovement.org
Local Events
Local Events
March for Life
Ignatian Spirituality 101:
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
at 12:00 Noon
The Capitol in Olympia
Get energized with pro-lifer supporters from across
the state.
Your presence and prayers are needed at this peaceful
witness that all life is sacred.
Make your voice heard.
Carry a red rose, the pro-life symbol.
For more information visit washingtonmarchforlife.org,
or call 253-564-1497
Mass for Life
Tuesday, January 20, 9:30 AM
Marcus Pavilion, St. Martin’s University
Lacey, Washington
Catholics from around the Archdiocese will
gather to celebrate the annual Mass for Life
and honor the sacredness of all human life,
especially in its most vulnerable forms.
Contact: ocff@seattlearch.org
Carpools are forming! If Blessed Sacrament parishioners
need a ride to the March for Life events, please contact
Theresa Schrempp, at 206-525-1223.
An Introduction to Ignatian Prayer & Spirituality
Thursday, January 15, 7:00-9:00 PM
Mother Teresa Room - St. Joseph Center
Pope Francis, the first Jesuit Pope, is grounded in Ignatian
spirituality, but many do not know fully what that
means. What is Ignatian spirituality all about? How might
I incorporate Ignatian prayer and spirituality into my life? If
you would like to know more, this introduction to the
basics of Ignatian prayer and spirituality is for you! The
evening will include introductions, opening prayer, an
overview of the life of St. Ignatius and Ignatian spirituality,
experiences of Ignatian prayer, and more information on
how to continue to grow in Ignatian spirituality through
the ISC. Light snacks will be provided. People of all ages,
faith traditions and spiritual backgrounds are welcome. We
encourage you to think of family, friends, or colleagues
who might be interested and invite them to attend!
No cost. Free will offering. For more information or to
RSVP, email Andrea Fontana at andrea@ignatiancenter.org
or call 206-329-4824.
Sponsored by the Ignatian Spirituality Center
www.ignatiancenter.org
St. Joseph Church
732 18th Ave East
Seattle’s Capitol Hill
Week of Payer for Christian Unity
Pope Francis and the 21st Century Parish
What is our next step in discipleship?
St. Louise de Marillac Parish
Saturday, February 14
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Join us for a day-long pre-Lenten
retreat, as we explore Jesus' call to all
Christians to care for the needs and
defend the rights of "the least of our
brothers and sisters," and discern
what the call means in our own lives
and our own parishes. Our retreat
leader will be nationally-known speaker Jack Jezreel,
founder of JustFaith.
St. Louise de Marillac, Parish Hall
141 - 156th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98007
For more information and to register, please contact
Kelly Hickman, Missions Office, 206-382-4580.
You are invited to the 2015 Week
of Prayer for Christian Unity
regional prayer service, which will
be held on Thursday, January 22,
from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, at Plymouth
Congregational Church, 1217 Sixth
Avenue, Seattle.
The global theme this year is “Give
Me Water to Drink” (John 4:7),
with resources created by the churches of Brazil. The
evening will include a well, filled with water; a special
reading; a sermon from the Rev. Michael Kinnamon,
Ph.D.; and a special gift in honor of the theme. A
reception will follow.
Co-sponsored by the Church Council of Greater Seattle,
Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry,
and the Archdiocese of Seattle.
Please join us! Learn about SUSTM’s offerings during the
week of prayer at weekofprayer.us. Find more information
about the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at the World
Council of Churches website, oikoumene.org.
Young Adults
Music Ministry
DRINKS WITH DOMINICANS
Tuesday, January 27, 7:30 PM - Parish Hall
Please join Greenspire, the parish
community for adults in their 20s and
30s, as we welcome Mark Shea, who will
present "101 Reasons not to be
Catholic." You may know Mark from his books, his
articles, or perhaps his work locally. Of this topic, Mark
says, "There are a million reasons not to be a Catholic and
only one reason to be one. You be the judge."
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
YA - GREENSPIRE COUNCIL MEETING
Sunday, January 25, 3:00 PM
Holy Family Conference Room - Church
Volunteers Needed
We are presently looking for parishioners that can fill
several immediate, special ministry needs. We need:
Greeters-arrive early to Mass and greet
worshippers as the enter the church. Greeters
also distribute bulletins to parishioners as they
exit after Mass.
Ushers-arrive early to Mass and are responsible for
collecting and securing the offering. The lead usher also
insures that parishioners are selected to bring the gifts
forward during the liturgy.
Anyone with a sound/audio engineering background
to assist staff with the creation of podcast programs.
For more information, please contact Walt Sears
at wsears@bspwa.org or 206-732-7345.
We are always looking for great vocalists and musicians to enhance our
liturgies with beautiful music from our rich, Catholic traditions. Please
contact Matthew Loucks at mloucks@bspwa.org if you are interested!
CHILDREN’S CHOIR
St. CECILIA CHOIR (Kindergarten - First Grade)
St. GREGORY CHOIR (Second Grade - Sixth Grade)
WOMEN’S SCHOLA
Sings regularly at the 5:00 PM Vigil Mass on Saturdays.
(Contact Laura Ouimette at laura.ouimette@gmail.com)
CONTEMPORY ENSEMBLE
Sings regularly at the 9:00 AM and /or the 5:45 PM Sunday
Masses.
SCHOLA CANTORUM
Sings regularly at the 10:30 AM
and 12:00 Noon Masses on
Sundays.
MEN’S SCHOLA Newly forming.
(Candlemass) February 2, 2015 – 5:30 PM
Since the fourth century, the church has
celebrated “The Presentation of the
Lord” (formerly known as the
Purification of Mary) when, in
accordance with Jewish Law, Joseph
and Mary presented their firstborn male
son to the Temple Priest 4o days following His birth.
During the 11th century, the church began the custom of
blessing candles while joyously singing the Canticle of
Simeon. Blessed Sacrament Parish will honor this custom
inviting parishioners to attend this celebration and to bring their
own candles from home to be blessed.
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord will be celebrated at
Blessed Sacrament on February 2 at our 5:30 PM Mass. Join us as
we bring to a conclusion the 40 day Feast of the Nativity!
HYMN OF PRAISE
It may surprise many Catholics to learn that at only one place
during the entire celebration of the Holy Mass is a "Hymn"
specifically advocated. This hymn is to succeed the reception
of Holy Communion, the Purification of the vessels and (if
appropriate) a few moments of silent prayer. It has earned
the title "Hymn of Praise" given its described function by the
Roman Missal:
"When the distribution of Communion is over, if appropriate, the
Priest and faithful pray quietly for some time. If desired, a Psalm
or other canticle of praise or a hymn may also be sung by the
whole congregation." General Instruction of the
Roman Missal (2011)
At Blessed Sacrament Parish, we began the process of
introducing the "Hymn of Praise" on the First Sunday of
Advent solidifying its proper placement within the
Communion Rite in time for the celebration of our Christmas
Liturgies.
In an effort to allow for the proper placement of the "Hymn
of Praise" while preserving a few moments for "quiet
prayer," our Music Ministers are also being trained to begin/
conclude the Communion Chant at the proper time(s) while
allowing for the reception of Holy Communion themselves:
"While the Priest is receiving the Sacrament, the Communion
Chant is begun...the singing is prolonged for as long as the
Sacrament is being administered to the faithful. However, if
there is to be a hymn after Communion, the Communion Chant
should be ended in a timely manner. Care should be taken that
singers, too, can receive Communion with ease.” General
Instruction of the Roman Missal (2011)
We are grateful for your increased participation in the singing
at Mass of late, especially at the "Hymn of Praise"!
Sunday Forum - C & C
Martin Luther King Jr.
SUNDAY FORUM - COFFEE & CONVERSATION
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Winter - Spring, 2015
SUNDAY FORUM & COFFEE & CONVERSATION sessions meet
in the Teacher Education Center (TEC) at UCDS School from
10:30 - 11:45 AM. Talks are FREE/ no registration required.
Do you have new ideas for presentations? Please contact Marilyn
Thornton at mthornton@bspwa.org.
Jan 18
Jan 25
Feb 1
Feb 8
Feb 15
Feb 22
Mar 1
Mar 8
Mar 15
Mar 22
Mar 29
Apr 5
Apr 12
Apr 19
Apr 26
May 3
May 10
May 17
The Council of Trent
Presenter: James Beback
Reports from the Bishops’ Synod on the Family
(Vatican - Oct, 2014)
Presenter: Laura Haag
Coffee & Conversation
hosted by the Parish Scout Troops
The Influence of Jews, Greeks and Romans
on Early Christianity
Orthodoxy & Heresy in Early Christianity
Christianity Beyond the Roman Empire:
the Churches of the East & South
Presenter: Dr. James Felak,
UW Jackson School of International Studies
Coffee & Conversation
hosted by the Welcoming Committee
Theology of the Eucharist
Presenter: Martin DelRe
In Our Own Voice: Living with Mental Illness
Presenters: from NAMI of Greater Seattle
Biblical Influences in Contemporary Films
of our Time
Presenter: Joseph Drake
PALM SUNDAY / NO CLASS
EASTER SUNDAY / NO CLASS
Charismatic Renewal Update
Presenters: Tammie Stephens and Virginia King
“Foreign Wives” in the Bible
Presenter: Syd C’de Baca
Drama and Faith
Presenter: Mark Shea
FIRST COMMUNION SUNDAY/ NO CLASS
Pope Francis on the Environmental Crises
Presenter: Andy Simons
Mariology According to St. Paul
Presenter: Fr. Francis Hung-Le, OP
The submission deadline for the Blessed Sacrament Bulletin is at
the end of day on Friday, nine days prior to the publication
weekend. Please submit articles and suggestions to
bulletin@bspwa.org.
Day of Celebration
The Martin Luther King
Celebration Committee
invites you to their 33rd
Annual Celebration of the
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. with workshops, a
rally and a march on
Monday, January 19.
The morning begins at Garfield High School, at 23rd Avenue
and E. Jefferson Street in Seattle.
Workshops are from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Rally is from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Pre-march speakers from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
The march leaves Garfield High School at 12 noon.
The march is expected to arrive at the Jackson Federal
Building, at 2nd Avenue and Marion, downtown Seattle at
around 1:00 PM.
For more information, please visit MLKSeattle.org
Noteworthy
Passing the Basket
Surely you have noticed the change from
the “basket on a stick” method of taking
up the collection at Mass, to a more
communal “hand-to-hand” passing of the
basket. The reason for this change is to
foster a sense of sharing, recognizing that we are all part of
a community that gives in whatever way we can. Many
parishioners already give through automatic tithing, where
their family’s contribution is withdrawn from their bank
account each month; others prefer using the provided
parish envelopes; and still others enjoy the convenience of
giving with cash. Those who may not be able to give are
encouraged to say a short prayer for Blessed Sacrament
when the basket is passed to their hands. However you
choose to give, remember that the collection basket stands
as a tangible reminder of the responsibilities we all share in
the stewardship and health of our parish. Thank you for
your support and for your understanding!
Fragrance Free Zone
The north transept area of the Church has been
designated a “Fragrance Free Zone” for those
who are seriously bothered by, or are allergic to perfumes,
colognes, and other fragrances. Some of our parishioners
must leave Mass because of this threat to their health.
Please observe this seating restriction and, if you wish to
wear a fragrance, choose to sit elsewhere. Thank you!