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Church of the
Blessed Sacrament 1890 Washington Valley Road
Martinsville, NJ 08836 (732) 356-4442
Rectory - 852 Newmans Lane
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 563, Martinsville, NJ 08836 www.blessedsacramentnj.org
Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time - February 16, 2020
“Let your ‘yes’ mean ‘yes,’ and your ‘no’ mean ‘no’. Anything more is from the evil one.” Matthew 5:37
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Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time—February 16, 2020
Mass Intentions for the Week Monday - February 17 9:00 AM + Deceased Members of the Ferragut Family r/o Bill & Ketrin Maxwell 12:30 PM + Margarita Camacho C. & Ramon Trejos C. r/o Maria Esposito Tuesday - February 18 9:00 AM + Raymond Meisenbacher r/o Ann & Rich Meisenbacher 12:30 PM + Maria Christina Bruce Arcilla r/o Manuel and Shirley Tible Wednesday - February 19 9:00 AM + Frank Schifano r/o Jim and Ginny Brogan 12:30 PM + Viola Lioudis r/o The Melchione Family Thursday - February 20 9:00 AM + Nadia Guerra Ruiz r/o The Altobelli Family 12:30 PM + Giuseppe Candela r/o The Cilluffo Family Friday - February 21 9:00 AM + Alfonsa Mendoza r/o The Reyes Family 12:30 PM + Jeanette Juan r/o Norbie Borromeo Saturday - February 22 9:00 AM + Larry Tobia, 5th Anniversary r/o Family 5:00 PM + Joseph Sassi r/o Tom & Eleanor Fahey Sunday - February 23 7:30 AM + Alex Slahta r/o Karen & Eric Dill 9:00 AM + Margaret Donegan r/o Tom & Doris Conly 10:30 AM - Vernon and Michele Smith r/o The Yessman Family 12:00 PM + Santa Parisi and People of Blessed Sacrament r/o Bianco Family
Things to Think About...
Very often I come across an article I wish all the people of the parish would have an opportunity to read. In this current article the Pope said “Old age is not a disease, it’s a privilege.” Continuation from last week “In fact, the Vatican conference, "The Richness of Many Years of Life," spent almost as much time discussing the gifts older Catholics bring to the church as it did talk about their special needs. The conference discussion, the pope said, cannot be an "isolated initiative" but must continue at the national, diocesan and parish levels. The church, he said, is supposed to be the place "where the different generations are called to share God's loving plan. “Just a few days before the feast of the Presentation of the Lord Feb. 2, Pope Francis pointed to the story of the elderly Simeon and Anna who are in the Temple, take the 40-day-old Jesus into their arms, recognize him as the Messiah and "proclaim the revolution of tenderness. “One message of that story is that the good news of salvation in Christ is meant for all people of all ages, he said. "So, I ask you, spare no effort in proclaiming the Gospel to grandparents and the elderly. Go out to meet them with a smile on your face and the Gospel in your hands. Leave your parishes and go seek out the elderly who live alone." While aging is not a disease, "solitude can be an illness," he said. "But with charity, closeness and spiritual comfort, we can cure it ."Pope Francis also asked pastors to keep in mind that while many parents today do not have the religious formation, education or drive to teach their children the Catholic faith, many grandparents do. "They are an indispensable link in educating littles ones and young people in the faith." The elderly, he said, "are not only people we are called to assist and to protect in order to safeguard their lives, but they can be protagonists of evangelization, privileged witnesses of God's faithful love." On a personal note, I want to stress to our grandparents that they pray for their grandchildren each by name, and I strongly believe that your good example will bear spiritual fruit. Blessings, Father Brian
The Altar Bread and Wine is Offered For
Sandra Denny
The Sanctuary Candle burns before the Blessed Sacrament for
Frank Schifano - 1st Anniversary
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Mark Your Calendars C A T E C H I S T’ S
ORNER
No Classes on Monday, February 17th.
2nd Grade Retreat, Saturday February 22nd, 10—12 Parish Hall.
Children only ARE REQUIRED TO
ATTEND.
8th Grade Retreat, Friday February 28th 6 p.m. Parish Hall. Each
student must bring an adult
In preparation for 2020-21 Religious Education registration, we are asking ALL families to provide/confirm their contact information. This information is required in order to register for the fall classes.
2020 Bishop’s Annual Appeal
Stepping Forward in Faith: Grace in Action
Please watch your mailbox for a letter from Bishop Checchio coming to you this week announcing the 2020 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. The campaign will again be conducted during Lent and our parish can earn a rebate of 50% of the amount collected over goal.
Through your support of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal you help those in our diocese whose needs are the greatest—the poor, the homeless, and those struggling with illness or grief. Among other needed pastoral ministries, your gift also supports the formation of seminarians and enhances the work of campus ministry through the Catholic Center at Rutgers University. The many pastoral, educational and charitable ministries of the Diocese of Metuchen would not be possible without a generous contribution from every household. Please be as generous as your means allow.
ON MONDAY FEBRUARY 17TH THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED.
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Parish Organizations Info ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY
The mission of the Society is to honor the Blessed Mother by proclaiming the Good News of Christ, her Son, in our members' lives and in relationships with others; to promote the praying of the Rosary; to encourage a spirit of friendship and cooperation among its members and to participate in parish activities. Join us for Bingo on Wednesday February 19th 1:00.
NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
Our mission is to unite our Catholic women to share their gifts with the parish and the community. We can help you to grow spiritually while developing leadership skills and making new friends. We meet monthly on the third Monday of the month from September through May each year. Some of our projects are the Jesse Tree, Palm Crosses, Mary’s Way of the Cross, the SHIP Soup Kitchen, Valentine treats for the Sisters of Mercy, and Meatloaf for the Homeless. Questions? Call Carol Hopkins 908-658-4008. On Monday, February 17th at 7 pm we will be celebrating 100 years of National CCW Organization. ______________________________________________________________________________ PRAYER LINE
Council of Catholic Women sponsors a “Prayer Line”. If you would like to request prayers or join the “Prayer Line” to offer prayers for the particular intentions of other Parishioners, call Gloria at 908-722-4791 or Barbara at 908-647-5749.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #5959
Upcoming Meetings and Activities
To all council members: Please complete the survey sent
Sunday, February 23 - Support our Military - 10 AM Mass at Lyons VA Center Bldg 143 Wednesday Feb. 26th, Council Meeting 7:30 pm – 9:pm Sunday, March 08 - Blood Drive – 9:00 – 1:00 pm to sign up https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=koc%205959 Saturday, March 14 - Little Friends of Jesus St Patrick's day Pancake Breakfast; We need a band of brothers; starting time will be communicated Saturday, March 28 - St. Joseph's Feast Pasta Dinner - Stay tuned for further details on ways to help us with this event
OUR LADY ROSARY MAKERS
Please join us as we make rosaries sent to missions around the world. It is fun, easy, inexpensive and very rewarding! We meet in the Conference Room on the second Tuesday of each month following the 9am Mass and Rosary. For more information, please call Theresa Carson at 732-424-8064. Our next meeting will be March 10th
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
A social group of widowed persons of the Catholic Faith dedicated to providing emotional support and opportunities for Social Activities. The Circle of
Friends holds monthly meetings on the third Sunday of the month, September thru June at 1:30 p.m. in Classroom 15. Our next meeting is February 16th at 1:30. If you are interested in finding out more about the group and making new friends, please contact Irma Huhn (908)722-3565 or Jack McCullen (732) 752-3922.
BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC SPIRITUAL
BOOK CLUB
Book Club will Be Discussing on Monday March 9th : 'Rediscovering the Saint' By Matthew Kelly “https://www.amazon.com/Rediscover-Saints-Twenty-Five-Questions-Change/dp/1929266634” Join the conversation. Starts after the morning rosary at 9:45 am - 10:30am. It's that time again! We need to pick books for April, May, June, July, August, Sept. Bring up to 4 books for your suggestion. Only one book per month will be picked at the Monday March 9th meeting. Book club shares its experience and journey through the Catholic Faith with books of the following themes and Authorship. That of God, Jesus, Heaven, Hell, Conversions, History, Saints, all things Marian, Angels and the Apostle, Spiritual, liturgical, Christian influence in our lives. All Things Catholic and inspirational. Books Authored by Catholics; such as Priests, Deacons, Saints, religious Sisters, Nuns, Brothers, Monks, Bishops, Cardinals, Popes, Converts, Laity, Visionaries, Professors, Experts and Scholars. Come read, and share the in journey of faith. Price of books should not exceed $15.00. Book should be limited to 300 or less pages. Contact Ketrin: [email protected]
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Our Parish Prayers, Info and Needs
Parish Prayer Book of Intentions:
In our Parish Prayer Book, we pray for the sick, needy, struggling, suffering, etc. Every intention in our hearts! No intention is too big or too small for prayer! St. Paul reminds us:
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and y o u r m i n d s i n C h r i s t J e s u s . ” Philippians 4:6-7
O Lord, be present with all those who serve our country. Comfort their spirits with your divine presence. Keep them close to You and grant them strength, wisdom and grace. LCdr Douglas Stahl, Navy Spc. A. J. Anderle, Army If you have a family member, relative, or friend in the military, especially overseas, or in a dangerous assignment, please let us know so we can request the prayers of our parish family. Simply furnish their name, rank and Branch of Service.
Stewardship
Thank you and may God bless you for your continued support of our parish!
Weekly Offering
February 9th —$10,670
February 16, 2020 - 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” MATTHEW 5:20
The scribes and Pharisees lived according to the letter of the law and they used this to elevate themselves above the other people. Jesus is clear – it’s the love that you have in your heart that will get you to heaven. Simply following church rules out of obligation, not love, does not put you on the path to heaven. Attending Mass on Sunday and then gossiping about a fellow parishioner on the parking lot is an example of a modern day Pharisee.
We are pleased to announce that we will be having Taizé Prayer here at Blessed Sacrament during the season of Lent. Please join us!
Taizé Prayer is a distinctive style of meditative prayer developed by an ecumenical community of Catholic and Protestant monks in rural France. This quiet, moving reflective prayer combines elements of the Church's traditional Liturgy of the Hours with elements of contemplative meditation. A typical Taizé prayer service incorporates periods of silence with meditative readings from Scripture, prayers of praise and intercession, and the frequent repetition of simple, contemporary chants based on the Psalms or other parts of Scripture. Short songs or chants, repeated over and over, create a meditative environment and express basic realities of faith which can be easily grasped by the mind and the heart. The result is to gradually move prayer from the head to the heart. Participants gather their prayers together and present a candle at the foot of the cross.
March 4th 6:45PM
March 18 6:45PM
Taizé Prayer with Anointing of the Sick
March 25th 6:45PM
April 1st 6:45PM
Taizé Prayer with Anointing of the Sick
POSTING FLYERS AND OTHER INFORMATION
If you have any information that you wish to share with members of the parish, please drop them off at the parish office for appropriate distribution. Thank you!
February is Catholic Press Month
Donations for the Catholic Spirit will
supplement the newspaper’s free
distribution to the parishes.
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Parish Info
Vocations Traveling Chalice Program
The Vocations Traveling Chalice Program is one way our parish can pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. We believe that when families pray for future priests, brother and sisters, God listens. More than that, God may plant a vocations seed in the very family doing the praying.
Please consider being a part of this very important ministry. We are in need of volunteers for the month of February. Sign up is in the narthex and if you have any questions you may contact Ginny or Jim Brogan at 732-356-6466 or via email at [email protected].
CHILDRENS LITURGY OF THE WORD
WILL BE CELEBRATED DURING
EVERY 10:30 MASS
All children in Kindergarten through
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ST. TIMOTHY AWARD FOR 2019
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SAVE THE DATE! Lenten Fish Fry
On Friday, March 13th
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