BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH NEWARK, OHIO

PDF ME PLEASE. Thanks.Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Protecting God’s Children: This week, you will find in our parish bulletin a summary of the Protecting God’s Children program that has been implemented in the diocese since approximately 2003. This program is used in many Catholic Dioceses in the USA. As a parish, we are audited every year to make

sure that we are in compliance with the regulations of the Diocese of Columbus. Every adult who has care and custody of our children must pass a background check and attend the Protecting God’s Children course. I believe we as a Church have made great progress since 2003. However, we must always remain vigilant. If you ever see anything that is concerning to you, I ask that you report it to the appropriate authorities.

“Render unto Caesar: Serving the Nation by Living Our Catholic Beliefs in Political Life”: Thanks to a generous benefactor, we are able to distribute a copy of this book by Archbishop Chaput to our parishioners. I had the great privilege of being a seminarian under Archbishop Chaput for two years when I was in Denver. He is currently the Archbishop of Philadelphia. He is a great leader in our Church and his understanding of the relationship between faith and politics, which is nothing less than the relationship of faith and life, is a great resource as we try to navigate these turbulent times.

Picture Time! We are in the process of preparing a new photo directory of the parish. You will be hearing from us soon!

AM 820: Deacon Patrick and I will be participating in the Fall Drive for AM 820 Catholic Radio. Deacon Patrick will be on the air at 10:00 a.m. on September 20th and I will be on the air at 4:00 p.m. on September 21st. Tune in!

Sincerely in Christ,Fr. Wilson

Mass Intentions for theWeek of September 16th

Tuesday: Weekday 6:15 P.M. Esther Ghiloni by Art Ghiloni FamilyWednesday: St. Januarius, Bishop, Martyr 9:00 A.M. Rose Marie Wrhen by John & Karen VescioThursday: Sts. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest, Paul Chŏng, Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs 9:00 A.M. Darla Kay Nelson by Cousin, Andrew SantoFriday: St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist 9:00 A.M. Kirk Fleming by Blessed Sacrament SchoolSunday Vigil: Weekday 5:00 P.M. Jean Luzio (Anniversary of Death) by EstateTwenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Kathleen Kay Harris by Her Sons 8:00 A.M. Tim Robb by St. Michael Safety Committee 10:45 A.M. For the People of the Parish 5:00 P.M.

Liturgical MinistersSchedule Week of September 16th

6:15 p.m. Tuesday, September 18th – Judy Healy (L), Volunteers (Servers)9:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 19th – Yvonne King (L), Nicholas Richards, Rylee Gross (Servers)9:00 a.m. Thursday, September 20th – Don Montell (L), Joe Stanley, Lainey Caton (Servers)9:00 a.m. Friday, September 21st – Assigned (L), Jose Lopez, Leah Moberg, Sara Moore, Brendan Sheehan (Servers)Sunday Vigil Mass, September 22nd 5:00 P.M. Sarah Snider Mary Snider Joanna Snider Kate ErhardSunday, September 23rd 8:00 A.M. Zachary and Madison Hampton Braydon Vanvelzor 10:45 A.M. Anthony Ghiloni Sara Moore Violet Caton Maria Geiger Mark Jewett 5:00 P.M. Harrison Walsh Mark Urban Jeffrey Urban

Sunday Lector &Eucharistic Ministers Schedule

Vigil Mass, September 22nd 5:00 P.M. Jodi Snider, Netti Nau (L), Deacon Patrick, Tina Frischen, Pam Rauch, Debbie Bickle, Mollie Phillips (EM)Sunday, September 23rd 8:00 A.M. Diane Layton, Judy Healy (L), Glenna Bowman, Rita Shonebarger, Peggy Komada, John & Susanne Urban (EM) 10:45 A.M. Yvonne King, Erin Lane (L), Deacon Patrick, Jay Goletz, Maria Bigler, Chris Grieb, Kelli Morrow (EM) 5:00 P.M. Kathy Wilson (L), Deacon Patrick, Mike Stickle, Matthew Walsh (EM)

Remember in your prayers all parishioners who are ill or injured, especially for Mary Duffy, Caroline Starr, Jessica Gauthier, Pat Deucher, Nan Thiel, Belinda Goings, Margaret Offenburger, Rick Kesterson, Jacob McCarty, Christine Fink, Thomas Wheeler, Linda Elizondo, Wes Baker, Rob Thompson, Rita Norton, Barbara LeVeque, Eileen Gray, Ed Schmeltzer, Ashley Markam, John Pintz, Barb Evans, Ed Moats, Renee McCann, Donald Bexstead, Mark Spinazzola, John Deering, Michelle Darkes, Mingo O’Rourke, Karen Addy, and for those who are homebound or in healthcare facilities.

Our love, prayers, and sympathy for the family and friends of Brandy Seigel, and Fr. Paul Laurinaitis. May they rest in the arms of Our Risen Savior.

Next Week’s ScriptureTwenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 23rd1st Reading: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20

“The Lord upholds my life.”Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 54:3-4, 5, 6 & 8

2nd Reading: James 3:16–4:3Gospel: Mark 9:30-37

This week, we pray Liturgy of the HoursSeasonal Proper IV.

Our Stewardship Collection(Next week, collections from September 2nd

and 9th will be reported in the bulletin)In the second reading today, St. James has harsh words for those who do not put their faith into action. May we be such good stewards of God’s gifts to us that we can never be accused of having “faith that does nothing in practice.”

Let us pray for those in the military on active duty and overseas:

Zachary Turpening, Marines; Zakry Machett, Army; Douglas Chacey, Air Force; Nathan Hall, Navy; Lucas Chacey, Air Force; Chase Meldau, Marines; Edward Wilson, Navy; Brandon Medley, Army; Joshua P. Brown, Air Force; Bob Yanka, Army; Foxx Schneider, Marines; Drake Nance, Army; Catherine Wagner, Air Force; Evan Sturm, Navy; David L’Esperance, Army; Logan Gray, Army; Dillon Nethers, Coast Guard; Sam Anderson, Navy; Edward Starr, Air National Guard; Victoria McPherson, Air National Guard; Caroline Thiel, Naval Academy; Rudy Snider, Air Force Academy; Christopher Severino, Air Force; Connor Severino, Air Force AcademyIf you wish to submit names for this list, please call the parish office at 740-345-4290.

Our Parish & School Events

Parish PrayerlineThe entire parish is requested to pray:

The Vatican Intentions for the month of September• Father Wilson’s Intention: That more parishioners would

share in the call to stewardship through the generous giving of time, talent, and treasure.

• Pope’s Intention: The treasure of Families: That young people in Africa may have access to education and work in their own countries.

The Mass with Bishop BarronEveryone is invited and encouraged to join Fr. Wilson for a six-week study of the Mass on Thursday evenings starting September 20th, and each consecutive week, at 7:00 p.m. in Shepherd Hall. We will watch a DVD series of six talks given by Bishop Robert Barron, one of the leading Catholic evangelists in our country today. In the words of Bishop Barron: “Christianity is not a philosophy primarily…[Christianity] is a relationship with Jesus…and there is no more intense and privileged way to relate to Jesus than at the Mass.” See you Thursday!

From the Principal’s DeskIt’s been a great start to our school year! Here’s what’s happening in your parish school:The virtues of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: The virtues are the foundation of our school’s behavior and discipline program. Each month, we choose a “focus” virtue and choose our “Crusaders of the Month” based upon their practice of that virtue. This year, in keeping with our parish’s focus on the Sacred Heart of Jesus, our school is focusing each month on one of the virtues associated with the Sacred Heart. In September, our focus virtue is Love. What better place to start? Our 3rd grade class led our virtues assembly and shared the truth that love is not a feeling, which is the message the world sometimes sends. Rather, love is a choice. It is an act of the will that wants what is good for those around us. We’re focusing on making the choice to love on the playground, in our lunchroom, and all throughout our building. If you have Blessed Sacrament students in your life, talk about the virtue of love in your interactions with them and help our school reinforce the value of growing in the virtues. Pray for our school and our families this month that they share the love of Jesus ever more fervently!Fall Mum Sale: September also means one of our school’s biggest fund raisers: The school mum sale. Our students are once again selling festive fall “mumkins” – a beautiful mum in a pumpkin container. If you are interested in supporting our school in this way, contact your favorite BSS student or give us a call at the school office at 740 345-4125.Crusader Social Media: Thanks to those of you who have connected to our school social media sites this month. Following our pages, liking and sharing our posts are a great way to spread the word about our school. Great things are happening in our building, and we want everyone to know about it! Remember, it might be your “share” of a Facebook post that plants the seed for a new family to find Blessed Sacrament School. Help us continuing to share the Gospel by encouraging more and more families to consider your parish school!Facebook: @bsscrusaders Instagram: bsscrusadersTwitter: @bsscrusadersThank you, parishioners, for all of your prayers and support!Josh Catonjcaton@cdeducation.org

Catholic Youth Summer CampRegistration opens October 1st! Six days and five nights of high adventure activities and high adventure faith. Spend your days experiencing jet skiing, high ropes, zip lining and more. Fill your nights in formation, prayer, worship and mission with 250 of your closest friends! To help

build our own Blessed Sacrament community, we would like to encourage families to go the weeks that we have designated for both High School and Middle School: Session 6: July 14-July 19 and Session 7: July 21-July 26. Visit cysc.com for more information.

This WeekSt. Vincent de Paul Collection

Sunday, September 16 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass 8:00 a.m. Confirmation Prep Class 9:00 a.m. RCIA – Library 9:00 a.m. CCD Classes 10:45 a.m. Mass w/Confirmation Students 11:45 a.m. First Communion/ First Reconciliation Meeting Parent/Student – Shepherd Hall 5:00 p.m. Mass 6:15 p.m. Financial Peace University – Shepherd HallMonday, September 17 12:00 p.m. Adoration until 8:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Walking with Purpose – Shepherd HallTuesday, September 18 5:00 p.m. Adoration until 6:00 p.m. 5:15 p.m. Rosary 5:30 p.m. Reconciliation till 6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Mass 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice 7:00 p.m. Parish Liturgy & Spiritual Life Meeting Marian RoomWednesday, September 19 9:00 a.m. Mass 9:45 a.m. Adoration until Midnight 12:30 p.m. St. Michael Meeting – Conference Room 6:30 p.m. Deanery Meeting – Shepherd Hall 7:00 p.m. Respect Life Meeting – Marian RoomThursday, September 20 9:00 a.m. Mass 7:00 p.m. “The Mass” Series – Shepherd HallFriday, September 21 9:00 a.m. MassSaturday, September 22 1:00 p.m. “Reach for Heaven” – Annex 4:00 p.m. Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. MassSunday, September 23 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass 8:00 a.m. Confirmation Prep Class 9:00 a.m. RCIA – Library 9:00 a.m. CCD Classes 10:45 a.m. Mass w/Confirmation Students 5:00 p.m. Mass 6:15 p.m. Financial Peace University – Shepherd Hall

Adoration of The Holy EucharistOur parish is blessed to have many adorers who are faithful and faith-filled to their hour of Adoration. This devotion brings graces to our entire parish family. We invite you to join this ministry and enrich our community. Adorers are needed for Monday, 4:00-5:00 p.m., 5:00-6:00 p.m., 6:00-7:00 p.m.; and Wednesday, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Call the parish office at 740-345-4290 to schedule an hour or if you have any questions.

Spiritual AdoptionOur parish is participating in a Spiritual Adoption Program until Christmas. We are praying for the unborn, and mothers and fathers of those children. We ask that you pray for all babies, especially those who may be vulnerable to abortion, for parents who are considering abortion and for parents choosing to make an adoption plan. We will conclude our spiritual adoption in December by honoring the birth of our Lord and Savior by donating baby gifts to Heartbeats. Sixth month – “I’m sitting up straight now.” The baby’s oil and sweat glands are functioning; these help regulate body temperature. A white filmy layer covers the baby and protects her delicate skin from the surrounding amniotic fluid and from scratches as she twists and turns. This waxy substance will be quickly absorbed into her skin soon after she is born. She can now respond to sound. Her lungs are fairly well developed and she would stand a good chance of survival if born at this time.

Catholic Foundation Grants

“Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.”

Mark 8:34When we truly believe that all we have is a gift from God, then we must be willing to give up some things so that we can share our blessings as God intended. Living a stewardship lifestyle means not only being responsible for our own life, but the lives of others as well.Learn how to support others and your parish by contacting The Catholic Foundation. Visit www.catholic-foundation.org/development for more information.

Pilgrimage to ItalyJoin Fr. David Sizemore, St. Francis de Sales Parish, and Fr. Jonathan Wilson, Blessed Sacrament Parish, and as they lead a Pilgrimage to Rome, Italy! Depart from Columbus on Sunday, June 2nd and arrive in Rome, Italy! Enjoy a motorcoach guided tour of many of the sights plus attend Masses in the Basilicas and churches throughout Italy. Visit sights such as Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Vatican Museum/Sistine Chapel, Roman Forum and the many Shrines. Experience a papal audience and a guided tour in Florence and Venice. You will fly home to Columbus on Friday, June 14th. Your trip cost includes: round trip airfare from Columbus to Rome and Venice to Columbus, hotel accommodations, all breakfasts, lunch and dinner where indicated, deluxe private A/C motorcoach, English-speaking guides, tour escort, tips and gratuities. Come to an information meeting on October 3rd at 7:30 p.m. in Blessed Sacrament School Library. For an itinerary with more information, stop by our parish office or contact Gary Dwyer at 614-633-8419 or garyedwyer@hotmail.com.

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

Lifetouch Pictorial DirectoryYou will be receiving more information and sign-up opportunities for our new Lifetouch pictorial directory. Each family that participates will receive a free 8x10 photo. We will be holding photo sessions October 15th-18th and October 23rd, 25th-27th in our Annex, 411 E. Main Street. Let your family know the dates so you can have a great session. More information to come! If you would like to volunteer and help with sign-in, call the parish office at 740-345-4290.

Local Events of Interest

BBQ Dinner and Square DanceYou are invited to a BBQ Dinner and Square Dance at Church of the Ascension, 555 S. Main Street, Johnstown, on Saturday, September 22nd, from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Come and enjoy a delicious BBQ Dinner, then from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. is a Square Dance. The cost of tickets: 12 years and up/$10.00; 5-11 years/$5.00; under 5 years/free; $30.00/family.

Attend REBOOT, a life-changing event, on Wednesday, September 26th, from 7:00-9:30 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales Church, 40 Granville Street. Purchase tickets before this ticketed event as they will not be sold at the door. We don’t want you to miss out! Get your tickets at reallifecatholic.com/reboot, stop by our parish office, St. Francis parish office or call 740-345-9874.

Classes for 2-3 Year OldsAs of September 11th, our school year program resume at St. Edward Church for 2 and 3 year olds with communication and/or socialization challenges. Classes are tentatively scheduled from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The children work in groups of six with two teachers; evidence-based “play” procedures are used to improve their communication and socialization skills.

Free Program During the School YearFor Young People with Autism

Classes began September 10th for young people with Autism. Participants should have basic reading skills and will work one-on-one with mentors in small groups on Mondays from 4:00-6:00 p.m. participating in noncompetitive physical activities including: “obstacle” courses, music, dancing, yoga, crafts, games, cooking, interviewing, drama, visiting restaurants and other places of interest in Granville, etc. Applications are being accepted for Mentors who will be trained and paid. Use contact information below. These programs are sponsored by the Language Experience Center, a nonprofit organization. Children of all races, colors, and national/ethnic origins are welcome. Classes are at St. Edward Catholic Church, 785 Newark-Granville Road, Granville. For information or to enroll, contact Barbara Lechner, Ph.D., at 740-587-7214 or talkdoc43023@msn.com.

Around the Diocese

Bethesda Healing MinistryHave you ever had an abortion? Are you seeking healing? God is ever present at Bethesda Healing Ministry. You do not suffer alone. Bethesda Healing Ministry invites and welcomes you. The ministry meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month to share in the healing experience. Confidential lines are 614-309-2651 or 614-309-0157 or visit www.bethesdahealing.org. Be sure to “Like” us at www.facebook.com/BethesdaHealing.

Friends of the Poor WalkJoin the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for the 2018 Columbus Friends of the Poor Walk on Saturday, September 29th at 10:00 a.m. (registration begins at 9:00 a.m.) Join us at St. Francis de Sales High School, 4212 Karl Road, Columbus. Register, visit http://www.fopwalk.org.

Suicide Prevention and Intervention Summit – Diocese of Columbus is Wednesday, September 26th at the Pontifical College Josephinum Jessing Center, 7625 N. High Street, Columbus. Diocesan offices have partnered with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, NAMI, OSU Suicide Prevention Program, and other community agencies to develop this summit which will address awareness, prevention, response, and post-vention. This event is open to adult leaders, as well as high school youth leaders, and individuals are welcome. Cost is $10.00/person which includes lunch. To register, visit www.columbuscatholic.org/suicide-prevention.

Immigration UpdateRobert Cohen of Porter, Wright, Morris, and Arthur LLP will speak on the current situation of immigration on Tuesday, September 25th St. James the Less Ministry Center, 1614 Oakland Park Avenue, Columbus, at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Porter has practiced immigration law for over 30 years, and his primary areas of practice include business and family immigration representation. Mr. Cohen is on the Board of Community Refugee and Immigration Services in Columbus. The Church encourages Catholics to be informed about our immigrant brothers and sisters. Sponsored by the St. James the Less Social Justice and Peace Ministry. Refreshments will be available. For information, contact Dave Frickey at 614-268-3828 or Suzie Latham at 614-267-4350.

Bimonthly Mass of Healing is September 17th, 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad Street, Columbus. Following Mass is a Healing Service with Exposition and Veneration of relics of the True Cross. Each person will have an opportunity to speak with a priest to discuss their particular situation and receive a prayer of healing; Sacrament of the Sick will also be available. This service will conclude with Benediction. All persons who seek Christ’s healing are invited plus all caregivers, family members, and members of the medical community. Secured parking available off East Gay Street, handicap elevator access is off the Broad Street Courtyard. For more information, call 614-224-1295 or visit www.saintjosephcathedral.org.