Blessed Sacrament Parish – April 11, 2021 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 Nosotros, la Parroquia del Santísimo Sacramento, Somos una Comunidad Centrada en Cristo, Comprometidos a Adorar al Padre, Comprometidos a Responder a los Dones del Espíritu Santo, Comprometidos en el Servicio Amoroso a Todo el Pueblo de Dios Please keep these things in mind: The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holydays of obligation is still suspended by our Bishop. You can view all Masses listed below on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BSCWV/ Worship aids for each Mass will be sent to all by separate emails. After each weekend and holy day Mass you may drive up to our south entrance to receive Holy Communion in your car Mass Schedule Day Date Time Intention Saturday 4/10 4:00pm + Tom Grishaber by Debbie Wright Sunday 4/11 10:00am + Gale Mabe by John & Arlene Hanna Monday Tuesday Wednesday 4/14 Noon + Bob Grassman by Missy Mowrer Thursday 4/15 Noon + Patrick Burriss by Ro DeBias Friday 4/16 Noon + Toni Oliver by Ro DeBias Saturday 4/17 11:00am + Funeral Mass for Margaret Knight Cole 4:00pm + Bunny Crockett by John & Arlene Hanna Sunday 4/18 10:00am + Eleanor Henson by Karen Ruddle We Remember in Our Prayers Barbara Baldy, Bud Bowman, Bo Burdette, Elizabeth Coleman, Matthew Crabtree, Rhonda Crede, Karol Dunford, Joe Eisel, Marietta Fenton, Andrew Fields, Rose Finch, Patty Geissinger, Joe Gregg, Kathleen Groom, John Hanna, Ann Henderson, John & Claire Johnson, John Lordan, Bob Lucas, Louann Lynch-Kelley, Sheila Kerns, Alec Mansfield, Buz and Barbara McCormick, Evelyn Miller, Keith Morgan, Mary Ann Shear, Michelle Smith, Nicholas Taylor, Sandy Wheeler, and Lily Woolwine. Visits with Ann Henderson We have learned that it is possible for anyone to have a "facetime" visit with Ann Henderson who just turned 90, has no family in this area and resides in the Valley Center Nursing Home. To set up the visit one only needs to contact the Recreation Director at 304-768-4400. In-person individual Confessions are available any time by appointment in the church, in your car or in your home. Contact Fr. John at 304-377-3560 or [email protected] to schedule an appointment.
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Blessed Sacrament Parish – April 11, 2021
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
Nosotros, la Parroquia del Santísimo Sacramento, Somos una Comunidad Centrada en Cristo,
Comprometidos a Adorar al Padre, Comprometidos a Responder a los Dones del Espíritu Santo,
Comprometidos en el Servicio Amoroso a Todo el Pueblo de Dios
Please keep these things in mind:
The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holydays of obligation is still suspended by our Bishop.
You can view all Masses listed below on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BSCWV/
Worship aids for each Mass will be sent to all by separate emails.
After each weekend and holy day Mass you may drive up to our south entrance to receive Holy Communion in your car
Mass Schedule
Day Date Time Intention
Saturday 4/10 4:00pm + Tom Grishaber by Debbie Wright
Sunday 4/11 10:00am + Gale Mabe by John & Arlene Hanna
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday 4/14 Noon + Bob Grassman by Missy Mowrer
Thursday 4/15 Noon + Patrick Burriss by Ro DeBias
Friday 4/16 Noon + Toni Oliver by Ro DeBias
Saturday 4/17 11:00am + Funeral Mass for Margaret Knight Cole
4:00pm + Bunny Crockett by John & Arlene Hanna
Sunday 4/18 10:00am + Eleanor Henson by Karen Ruddle
We Remember in Our Prayers Barbara Baldy, Bud Bowman, Bo Burdette, Elizabeth Coleman, Matthew Crabtree, Rhonda Crede, Karol Dunford,
Joe Eisel, Marietta Fenton, Andrew Fields, Rose Finch, Patty Geissinger, Joe Gregg, Kathleen Groom, John Hanna, Ann
Henderson, John & Claire Johnson, John Lordan, Bob Lucas, Louann Lynch-Kelley, Sheila Kerns, Alec Mansfield,
Buz and Barbara McCormick, Evelyn Miller, Keith Morgan, Mary Ann Shear, Michelle Smith, Nicholas Taylor, Sandy
Wheeler, and Lily Woolwine.
Visits with Ann Henderson We have learned that it is possible for anyone to have a "facetime" visit with Ann Henderson who just turned
90, has no family in this area and resides in the Valley Center Nursing Home. To set up the visit one only
needs to contact the Recreation Director at 304-768-4400.
In-person individual Confessions are available any time by appointment
in the church, in your car or in your home.
Contact Fr. John at 304-377-3560 or [email protected] to schedule an appointment.
Anyone can participate in our Masses and Adoration by just going to www.facebook.com/BSCWV/.
All are most welcome to join all of our ZOOM gatherings
but they must have received a personal email with connection information – so let us know if YOU want "in".
Day Date Time Event Location
Sat 4/10 9:00am Men's Bible Study Group ZOOM
4:00pm Mass Parish Hall & Facebook.com/BSCWV/
After Mass Holy Communion in cars South Parking Lot
Sun 4/11 10:00am Mass Parish Hall & Facebook.com/BSCWV/
After Mass Holy Communion in cars South Parking Lot
Mon 4/12 5:00pm Energy Efficiency Committee ZOOM 2
7:00pm NEW! Laudato Si Discussion ZOOM 2
7:00pm Pastoral Council ZOOM 1
Tue 4/13 Noon Brown Bag Book Club ZOOM
5:00pm Middle School Youth Group ZOOM
6:00pm Liturgy Committee ZOOM
8:15pm New RCIA Inquirers Group ZOOM
Wed 4/14 10:00am Bible Study – The Gospel of Mark ZOOM
Noon Mass Parish Hall & Facebook.com/BSCWV/
1:00pm Bible Study – Isaiah ZOOM
3:00pm Bible Study – Grades 1 – 5 ZOOM
7:00pm Bible Study – Sunday Readings ZOOM
Thu 4/15 Noon Mass Parish Hall & Facebook.com/BSCWV/
(No High School Youth Group tonight)
7:00pm RCIA ZOOM
Fri 4/16 Noon Mass Parish Hall & Facebook.com/BSCWV/
Sat 4/17 9:00am Men's Bible Study Group ZOOM
11:00am Funeral Mass - Margaret Knight Cole Sanctuary & Facebook.com/BSCWV/
4:00pm Mass Parish Hall & Facebook.com/BSCWV/
After Mass Holy Communion in cars South Parking Lot
Sun 4/18 10:00am Mass Parish Hall & Facebook.com/BSCWV/
After Mass Holy Communion in cars South Parking Lot
GriefShare Program Coming to Blessed Sacrament Parish!
It hurts to lose someone. Find help with GriefShare. The parish is committed to helping those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Our parishioners, Ro DeBias, Missy
Mowrer, Pam Council and Jeanne Haas will facilitate the GriefShare program with any interested parishioner. GriefShare
is designed to walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. If you are interested or would like
more information, contact Jeanne Haas in the church office. The program will begin when we have interested persons.
You can learn more about GriefShare at https://www.griefshare.org. You may wish to receive daily emails from GriefShare
that provide encouragement during this difficult time. Go to https://www.griefshare.org/dailyemails at no cost. Ro
DeBias, who highly recommends the emails, has found the messages very helpful.
This past year has been unlike anything I ever experienced before. And yet, through it all, I witnessed
the unshakable faith and kindness of our parish families – like yours – and our priests and leaders
from all across our state.
From Wheeling to Bluefield and Charleston to Martinsburg, we came together and equipped our
pastoral leaders with the tools needed to teach the faith and celebrate the Sacraments. We also
expanded our charitable outreach and delivered essential shared ministries throughout our diocese to
those who needed it most.
All of these things were made possible thanks to the generosity of so many, including those who have
financially supported our diocese over the years through the Catholic Sharing Appeal (CSA). The
CSA is an annual appeal that provides support to our parishes and shared ministries, including our
youth and children’s ministries, Catholic education, Catechist training, and support for the poor and
most vulnerable.
In the coming weeks, we will share additional information about this year’s CSA with you and show
you how your generosity makes an impact in the lives of others. I ask you to take time to reflect on
the materials provided, visit the CSA website dwc.org/csa and prayerfully consider making a
sacrificial gift to this year’s appeal.
The CSA is more than just an annual fund. It is a call to prayer and service when we need it the most.
God bless you, your family and your parish and know you are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely in Christ,
+Mark E. Brennan
Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston
P.S. I would like to include your intentions in my daily prayers throughout the year. Please visit
dwc.org/csaprayerintentions to share your prayer intentions with me.
Let me add my enthusiastic endorsement to this year's CSA campaign. I encourage all to join me in making a very generous donation. I found the website very user-friendly to make a donation, either one-time or recurring as you prefer. I was able to add my comment that I intended my donation to be both a prayer of thanks to God for sending Bishop Brennan to us and a personal affirmation of his refreshingly down-to-earth presence. JHF
If you would like to join the 31 Club, please choose a day and contact our parish office. As you can see, the 13th of each month has not been claimed by anyone yet.
Serran Prayer for Vocations
O God, Who wills not the death of a sinner, but rather that he be converted and live, grant we beseech you, through the intercession of the Blessed Mary ever Virgin, Saint Joseph, her spouse, Saint Junipero Serra, and all the saints, an increase of laborers for Your church, fellow laborers with Christ to spend and consume themselves for souls, through the same Jesus Christ Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever, and ever. Amen.
Travelling Vocation Prayer Chalice
We have begun again to send home this chalice to a household in our parish
for a one-week period, during which the household can display the chalice
as a reminder to pray for those whom God is calling to Holy Orders and
Consecrated Life. However, we will send it only every other week, so it has
a week back at church to rid it of any corona virus. We will also not have a
sign-up list but simply invite those present at Mass to volunteer. If you will
not be present at Mass but would like to have the chalice for a week, please
notify our parish office and we'll make arrangements to get it to you.
Year of Saint Joseph
Consecration to St. Joseph
Have you ever wondered about St. Joseph, the spouse of Mary and the father of Jesus? I have, and I always wanted to
know more. Then one day in 2020, while watching EWTN, Donald Calloway, MIC was talking about his recent book, The
Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father. The book takes you through a 33 day preparation and
journey to learn about the greatness of St. Joseph and to a total consecration to St. Joseph.
Pope Francis declared 2021 the year of St. Joseph, time for us to consecrate ourselves to St. Joseph. So this year I took
myself once again on the 33 day journey, beginning on February, 15th and ending on March 19th. There are eight starting
dates in each calendar year to begin the 33 days, each one ending on a special Feast Day. The Consecration Chart is
shown on page 16 in the book.
St. Joseph is a model of Faithfulness, Fatherhood, and Workmen. He had a deep love for Mary and Jesus. He was a
zealous and courageous defender of Mary and Jesus. He was foremost loyal and obedient to God. You will learn more
about our Spiritual Father St. Joseph from many Saints and Popes while reading this book.
Do you know about “Sleeping St. Joseph? The mysterious man who built a spiral staircase for the Sisters of Loretto? The
Patron of the Universal Church? The Holy House of Loreto? The Terror of Demons? All the answers to these questions
and many facts and stories can be found in the book, Consecration to Saint Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father.
Pope Pius X approved this prayer:
O Joseph, virgin father of Jesus, most pure spouse of the Virgin Mary, pray for us daily to the same Jesus, the Son of God
that, armed with the weapons of his grace, we may fight as we ought during life, and be crowned by him at the moment
of our death. Amen.
One of the Daily Acts of Consecration to St. Joseph:
My Father and my Guardian, I give myself entirely to you, and to show my devotion to you, I consecrate to you this day
my eyes, my ears, my mouth, my heart, my whole being without reserve. Wherefore, O good Father, since I am Your
own, keep me and guard me as your property and possession. Amen.
Memorare to St. Joseph:
Remember, O Most Chase Spouse of the Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, my spiritual
father, and beg your protection. O Foster Father of the Redeemer, despise not my petitions, but in your goodness hear
and answer me. Amen Our Spiritual Father St. Joseph, pray for us. Presented by: Mary Gargarella
Sisters of the Infant Jesus Continue Collection of Rosaries for Zimbabwe
CLARKSBURG—The Sisters of the Infant Jesus at Immaculate Conception Parish in Clarksburg are continuing their
collection of rosaries (intact or broken) or religious medals to send back to Zimbabwe, one of the poorest lands in Africa.
“This country, which is on the verge of starvation and genocide, is one of the poorest lands in Africa,” parish officials said
in December. “Do you have extra rosaries (intact or broken) or religious medals? Consider donating them for
distribution to Zimbabwe Catholics. Your help in this endeavor would be greatly appreciated! This is from our hands
directly into hands that are not able to afford or find these items which we take for granted.” The sisters ask the faithful
to send rosary beads or other items before May 14 to Sister Maria/Sister Beritha, Immaculate Conception Church, 150 S.
Maple St., Clarksburg, WV 26301. They also ask that donors include a note with the name or his or her
parish/organization so the sisters can add them to their prayer lists and express their thanks. For more information, call
(304) 203-8399.
Our Newest Catholic Terry Mathias received Sacraments of Initiation at our recent Easter Vigil
He was sponsored by Donna Becher
Other Items
West Virginia Council of Churches Interfaith Webinar
Welcoming the Blessed Month of
RAMADAN
Thursday, April 15, 2021, 6:00 p.m. via Zoom
This program is free.
To get the zoom link, please register at: https://forms.gle/YqqaXKGXz37ompGT6 The presentation will focus on the shared value of fasting
among the three great monotheistic /Abrahamic religions: Islam, Judaism, and Christianity
Speakers for the webinar include: Sheikh Mostafa Rawash Sheikh Nasir Abdussalam Rabbi Joe Blair Fr. John Finnell Kareem Basha Sarah Zanabili The webinar will be moderated by Ibtesam Barazi, Vice President of the Islamic Association of West Virginia.
Crosses made from our Palm Sunday palm leaves are available after Mass or in the church office during the week. Each one is unique, and you may have as many as you would like for yourself or to give as gifts. Later in the Easter season, our youth will distribute the remaining crosses to our neighbors in the community. Happy Easter!
Love: A Guide to Prayer A 6-week guided prayer experience for those seeking an intimate encounter with God.
Prayer is our personal response to God's presence. The West Virginia Institute for Spirituality (WVIS) invites you to participate in a guided prayer experience to begin the week of April 18, 2021. We will be using the book, Love: A Guide for Prayer, by Bergan and Schwan and gather in small groups weekly for 6 weeks. The book begins with these lines of a prayer, “Lord, my God, when your love spilled over into creation you thought of me. I am from love, of love, for love.” This collection of prayer exercises focuses on knowing and affirming God’s love for you. Each week we will pray together for the grace of an intimate and heartfelt experience of God’s love. Each member of the group will commit to pray with the exercises daily then gather weekly in small groups on ZOOM, led by a spiritual director to share our experiences of God in our prayer for that week. TO REGISTER: Click on https://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-a-guide-to-prayer-registration-144689689757 then click on "Select A Date" and register for the group that meets at the day and time you desire. This date is the first of the six sessions for that group. Please note, there is a maximum of 8 individuals in each group (and a minimum of 5). If the group you register for does not reach the minimum of 5 individuals, you will be contacted, and every effort will be made to move you to a different group. OFFERING: Once you register, you will be given the opportunity to pay by credit card or to send a check. The requested Donation for this program is $50. All credit cards are assessed a fee for processing. If you choose to pay by credit card, and are able to help us offset this fee, you are invited to add an additional donation of $2.00 (total $52.00) to offset this cost. You will receive the Zoom link from the group spiritual director leading your group once you have registered. If you do not hear from your group director within 7 days of registering, please email [email protected]. Please note that WVIS is a nonprofit 501c3 organization and you can receive a document for tax purposes at the end of the year.
The Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of Sacred Heart of Charleston, West Virginia is seeking a Principal for their Catholic Grade School. -Candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with Church precepts and act as an example and motivator toward the fulfillment of the Christian philosophy of the school. -The ideal candidate must have an earned Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership or Administration; or be in the process of completing degree requirements; or hold a valid Educational Leadership certification from the state of West Virginia; or be eligible for such certification. -The candidate will have a minimum of three years of successful educational experience with preference for administrative experience. A resume with three references may be emailed with all attachments in PDF to Very Rev. Donald X. Higgs A.V.F., [email protected]. or mail to 1114 Virginia Street East, Charleston,WV 25301 by April 23, 2021.
Kroger Pick-Up Schedule for Manna Meal
April 14 …………………….John Ellision April 21 …………………….Greg Ayers
April 28 ……………………..John Ellison
FEMA Helps with Funeral Expenses
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. We are dedicated to helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus. Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. For more information: https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance
Reading I Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Peter said to the people: “The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus, whom you handed over and denied in Pilate’s presence when he had decided to release him. You denied the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. The author of life you put to death, but God raised him from the dead; of this we are witnesses. Now I know, brothers, that you acted out of ignorance, just as your leaders did; but God has thus brought to fulfillment what he had announced beforehand through the mouth of all the prophets, that his Christ would suffer. Repent, therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be wiped away.” Responsorial Psalm 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9 R. Lord, let your face shine on us. When I call, answer me, O my just God, you who relieve me when I am in distress; have pity on me, and hear my prayer! R. Lord, let your face shine on us. Know that the LORD does wonders for his faithful one; the LORD will hear me when I call upon him. R. Lord, let your face shine on us. O LORD, let the light of your countenance shine upon us! You put gladness into my heart. R. Lord, let your face shine on us. As soon as I lie down, I fall peacefully asleep, for you alone, O LORD, bring security to my dwelling. R. Lord, let your face shine on us. Reading II 1 John 2:1-5a My children, I am writing this to you so that you may not commit sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous one. He is expiation for our sins, and not for our sins only but for those of the whole world. The way we may be sure that we know him is to keep his commandments. Those who say, “I know him,” but do not keep his commandments are liars, and the truth is not in them. But whoever keeps his word, the love of God is truly perfected in him. Gospel Lk 24:35-48 The two disciples recounted what had taken place on the way, and how Jesus was made known to them in the breaking of bread. While they were still speaking about this, he stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” But they were startled and terrified and thought that they were seeing a ghost. Then he said to them, “Why are you troubled? And why do questions arise in your hearts? Look at my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me and see, because a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have.” And as he said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. While they were still incredulous for joy and were amazed, he asked them, “Have you anything here to eat?” They gave him a piece of baked fish; he took it and ate it in front of them. He said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and in the prophets and psalms must be fulfilled.” Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. And he said to them, “Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day and that repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be preached in his name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things.”
Parish / Staff Contacts & Other Information
Our office hours are suspended until further notice