Blessed Sacrament Church

"I am the Living Bread come down from Heaven. If any man eats of this Bread, he shall live forever; and the Bread I will give, is My Flesh." John 6:51-52

Jesus is Nailed

to the Cross

And when they came to the place which is

called The Skull, there they crucified

Him, and the criminals, one on the right

and one of the left. And Jesus said,

“Father, forgive them; for they know not

what they do.”

(Luke 23:33-34)

Perpetual Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament takes place in the side chapel twenty-four hours a day, every day. All are welcome to come and

worship and adore our Eucharistic Lord.

“Could you not watch one hour with Me?” Matthew 26:40

SCHEDULE OF MASSES

LORD'S DAY: Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. HOLYDAYS: Vigil: 6:00 p.m. Holyday: 7:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m. WEEKDAYS: 9:00 a.m. SATURDAYS: First Saturdays only: 8:00 a.m.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday 2:45 to 3:30 p.m. and by appointment

BAPTISM: As part of the preparation process an

interview with the Pastor and two instructional sessions

are required. Please contact the rectory to schedule.

ENGAGED COUPLES: Arrangements for your

marriage must be made at least nine months in advance

of the marriage date.

NEW PARISHIONERS: We welcome you and ask

that you register at the Rectory. We want to know and

serve you! We hope that you will favor your parish

with your prayers, your presence and your talents.

Pastor

Rev. Timothy J. Campoli

Church Rectory

221 Federal Street 182 High Street

Greenfield, MA 01301 Greenfield, MA 01301

blessedsacramentgreenfieldma.org (413) 773-3311

Deacon Calvary Cemetery

Deacon John J. Leary Wisdom Way

(413) 219-2734 (C) Greenfield

deaconjohnleary@gmail.com 773-3311

Director of Organist

Religious Education Choir Director

Laurie Tilton Stephen Glover

774-2918 772-0532

lltilton2@gmail.com

Alternatives Pregnancy Center

P. O. Box 344, Greenfield, MA 01302-0344

Pregnancy Tests, Counseling and Support Services

Post Abortion Support

(413) 774-6010

Natural Family Planning

Ed & Suzi Cottrill

(413) 772-6062

Blessed Sacrament Church Greenfield, MA 01301

SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST (Our Seminarians)

4:00 Geraldine & John Klima – by the Zilch Family

SUNDAY, MARCH 22ND – Fifth Sunday of Lent (Fr. Roux)

8:00 Ann LaFleur – by Family

10:30 Health & Blessings for Linda Capasso – by

Mary Lou & Ed Bueno

MON., MAR. 23RD – St. Turibius of Mogrovejo (Fr. Di Mascola)

9:00 Joyce Tilton – by Laurie Tilton

6:30 Stations of the Cross

TUESDAY, MARCH 24TH (Fr. Aksamit)

9:00 Deceased members of the Duke & Pavoni Families –

by Sandra Pavoni

WED., MAR. 25TH – The Annunciation of the Lord (Deacon Leary)

9:00 Marlene Holmes – by Aunt Betty Barchenski

THURSDAY, MARCH 26TH (Bishop McDonnell)

9:00 Theresa L. Letourneau – by Family

FRIDAY, MARCH 27TH (Deacon Rabbitt)

9:00 Health & Blessings for Janice Bohonowicz –

by sister, Cindy

SATURDAY, MARCH 28TH (Fr. Cullen)

4:00 Blanche Edes – by Jackie Jurewicz

SUNDAY, MARCH 29TH – Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

(Clergy who are sick)

8:00 Sixto Bueno – by Ed & Mary Lou Bueno

10:30 Mary Martin – by Doris & Lionel Martin

************************************************** REMINDER: Please join with us in praying the Rosary

before each daily Mass at 8:15 a.m., before the 4:00 p.m.

Saturday Mass and 8:00 a.m. Sunday Mass. Confessions after each weekend Mass. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be recited Fridays at 3:00

p.m. in the Adoration Chapel. All are invited to come and pray

with us. Blessed Sacrament has a Prayer Chain which is available for

anyone. To utilize the Prayer Chain simply contact Annette

Canuel at 397-9803 or anet70@comcast.net with your petition. Sponsor Certificates - Many parishes require certificates of

sponsorship for Godparents and Confirmation Sponsors. These

will be issued only to those who are confirmed adult Catholics,

registered in the parish, regular participants at Mass, validly

married in the Church (if applicable) and providing for the

religious education of their own children (if applicable).

Weekend of March 28 & March 29

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:

Saturday, March 28

4:00 Deacon John Leary Winston LaBelle

Holly Elmer Jason Semaski Francis Campbell Kerry Semaski Monica McCarthy Ann Dillon Joanne Yestramski

Sunday, March 29

8:00 Deacon John Leary Jim Podlesney Dave Murphy Lynne Podlesney Helen Shea Murphy Robert Earley

Kevin O’Neil, Jr. Ginger Baird Lionel Martin

10:30 Deacon John Leary Pam Page Donna Leary Judy Lapointe

Wayne Cottrill Bob O’Connor Mary Jane Bardwell Elizabeth Zabawa Joyce Thibodo

Poet’s Seat Nursing Home:

Sun., March 29 Deacon John & Donna Leary

Lectors / Cantors:

Sat., March 28 4:00 Monica McCarthy / Jane Winchester

Sun., March 29 8:00 Laurie Tilton / Jackie Jurewicz 10:30 Josh Rode / Sandra Pavoni

Saturday, March 28

4:00 Piper Day, Jason Semaski

Sunday, March 29

8:00 Stephen Filiault, James Staelens

10:30 Amanda Zabawa, Lauren Ross, Lillian Ross

March 22, 2015 Fifth Sunday of LentFor the Glory of God and in memory of Michael Kostanski a

donation was made to Blessed Sacrament Church from Carol

Ruggeri. God Bless you!

The Sanctuary Candle will burn this week in memory/honor:

Geraldine & John Klima – from the Zilch Family

The Adoration Chapel Candles will burn this week in

memory/honor of:

1.) Geraldine & John Klima – from the Zilch Family

2.) Geraldine & John Klima – from the Zilch Family

3.) Geraldine & John Klima – from the Zilch Family

4.) Geraldine & John Klima – from the Zilch Family

Candles for Intentions

The four candles that burn around the Blessed Sacrament in the

Adoration Chapel as well as the one Sanctuary Candle next to

the Tabernacle in the main church are available as votive

candles. Each candle will burn for two weeks for your petitions

or in memory of a loved one. The donation for each candle is

$10. The intentions for which the candles are burning are listed

in the bulletin each week. Envelopes are available on the desk

at the entrance to the chapel and at the rectory. If you have any

questions, you may call the rectory at 773-3311.

Contribution Report

We are now sending out the 2014 annual contribution reports to

those who request that we do so. If you would like to have a

printout of your yearly giving to the church for tax purposes,

please call the rectory on weekdays during business hours.

Food Pantry

Please remember to leave your non-perishable food donations at

the doors of the church for our Food Pantry. We especially need

cereal, peanut butter, baked beans, rice and pudding/jello.

Thank you!

8th Annual Catholic Women’s Conference

The Catholic Women’s Conference will gather on Saturday,

April 25, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Bellamy School,

314 Pendleton Avenue in Chicopee. The Keynote speakers will

be Mike Leonard, Alice Camille and Allison Gingras.

Mike Leonard is the Executive Producer of the Catholicism

series, a ten-part, global documentary illustrating the story of the

Catholic Faith, with Father Robert Barron. He also is also an

acclaimed filmmaker, author, and a veteran correspondent for

NBC's TODAY show.

Alice Camille is an author, religious educator and parish

retreat leader. Her reflections appear regularly in publications

such as Living with Christ and This Is the Day. She has earned

awards from the Catholic Press Association and often leaves her

home in New England to speak at conferences, parish missions,

workshops.

Allison Gingras founded Reconciled to You Ministries in

2009 to share her love of the Catholic Faith and ways it can be

lived out in daily life. She does this as a Catholic Radio host,

writer, retreat leader and speaker with enthusiasm, passion, and

a sense of humor.

For a brochure: www.iobserve.org or call 413-452-0812.

2015 Pilgrimage to Canadian Shrines

Join us on our 79th year to St. Anne de Beaupré, Our Lady of the

Cape, and St. Joseph’s from July 18 to July 22 -5 days/4 nights-

Deluxe bus, rooms, 7 meals, tours, tips, for $650 (Pick up

Locations: West Haven, Cromwell, Enfield, CT & Greenfield,

MA) Spiritual Director: Fr. Frank Rouleau; Contact: Faythe

Papp (860) 399-8137 & Donna Roy (203) 488-2451 Please visit

our Website: www.quebecshrinespilgrimage.com

Note of Thanks

Monsignor Yargeau offers his deep gratitude to so many who

have prayed for his good health. Thank you and God Bless you!

Stations of the Cross

The Stations of the Cross will be prayed every Monday evening

during Lent at 6:30 p.m.

Divine Mercy Nine Day Novena

The Divine Mercy nine-day novena will begin on Good Friday,

April 3rd through Easter Saturday, April 11th. Volunteers will be

leading the Chaplet at 3:00 p.m. If you would like to be added

to the list of volunteers, please call Vesta Keller at 773-8768.

Knights of Columbus Scholarship

The Knights of Columbus have one (1) Five Hundred Dollar

Scholarship available to a 2015 High School graduate who lives

in Greenfield, is a practicing Catholic and who is a member of

either Blessed Sacrament or Holy Trinity Parish. Applications

are available from Lionel Martin at 22 Union St. in Greenfield.

(413-772-0630). Closing deadline is April 10, 2015.

K of C Second Annual Golf Tournament

The Knights of Columbus are looking for golfers to be part of

their second Annual Golf Tournament to be held on Monday,

May 4th at the Greenfield Country Club at 12:00 p.m. The event

will include 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch, dinner and a large

raffle. For more information, call Jason Semaski at 626-3378 or

Lou Grader at 774-2848.

Prayer and Almsgiving

High School students will help you with Prayer and Alms-

giving this weekend by selling votive candles after weekend

Masses. The votives can be personalized with your petition or

offered “in memoriam.” They will then be placed in the

adoration chapel for one week and the teens will have a holy

hour on Palm Sunday to pray for the intentions listed. Help the

students raise funds for their summer youth conference trip and

while praying for your intentions. Suggested donation is $5.00.

Tenebrae

The ancient service of Tenebrae (meaning darkness or shadows)

will be held at the Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel, 260

State Street, Springfield, MA on Friday, April 3rd at 7:30

p.m. This solemn event commemorates the passion and death of

Christ through readings, music and the dramatic extinguishing

of light. Tenebrae ends with a thunderous stomping of the feet

symbolizing the earthquake when Christ died. After a moment

of silent reflection, a single candle is lit to signify Christ’s light

returning to the world and all depart in silence. The service

music will be performed by the Cathedral Choir of Boys and

Adults accompanied by strings from the Springfield Symphony

Orchestra and the Community Music School.

Is God Calling You?

Unless a seed first dries out and dies, it cannot be planted in the

earth to grow. Unless we die to our selfish ways, we cannot

expect to be people who will “lay down their lives for their

friends”. If you think God is calling you to lay down your life

as a priest or religious for His Church, call Fr. Gary Dailey at

413-452-0811 or g.dailey@diospringfield.org. Visit the

Website: www.myvocation.com.

Catholics Come Home Learn more about our Catholic Church. Whether you are

Catholic, on a journey into the Catholic Church or returning to

the Catholic Church, you will find resources that will help you

understand more clearly the Catholic Church and her teachings

at www.catholicscomehome.org.

The Feast of the Annunciation Today, when we celebrate the Feast of the

Annunciation, we not only celebrate the angel Gabriel

appearing to Mary, but also the great mystery of the

Incarnation, taking place at the moment Mary declares,

in obedience to the Lord,

“be it done.” The dialogue

we observe between Mary

and the angel (found in

Luke, chapter 1) is rather

concise; the angel’s

greeting to Mary, the

announcement of God’s

plan, and Mary’s humble

acceptance to be the

Lord’s handmaid. But in

this short narration- just a

few handfuls of sentences-

a great deal of information

and meaning is conveyed.

First there is the

greeting God’s messenger

uses to address Mary; “Hail, O favored one, the Lord is

with you!” (Lk 1:28), indicating that even at this point,

Mary is already filled with God’s grace. Mary’s

reaction here, first unassuming silence, and then

humbly asking how God’s intentions for her will be

carried out, is fitting of one who was, as we know,

conceived free from original sin. We see Mary react to

the angel Gabriel with humility and obedience, even

fear- a sharp contrast to the actions of Eve in the

garden. St. Irenaeus, considered to be the first great

Catholic theologian, elaborates on the contrast between

Eve and the Blessed Virgin in book 5 of Against

Heresies:

“For as Eve was seduced by the word of an angel to

flee from God, having rebelled against his Word, so

Mary by the word of an angel received the glad tidings

that she would bear God by obeying his Word (Luke

1:38). The former was seduced to disobey God [and so

fell], but the latter was persuaded to obey God, so that

the Virgin Mary might become the advocate of the

virgin Eve. As the human race was subjected to death

through [the act of] a virgin, so was it saved by a virgin,

and thus the disobedience of one virgin was precisely

balanced by the obedience of another.”

And when Mary readily submits to God’s will, she

does it in a most humble way, as apologist Dr. Scott

Hahn describes in his book Hail, Holy Queen:

“A True Mother, Mary considers none of her glories

her own. After all, she points out, she is only doing

God’s bidding: “Behold, I am the handmaid of the

Lord; let it be to me according to your word” (Lk 1:38).

Even when she recognizes her superior gifts, she

recognizes that they are gifts: “All generations will call

me blessed” (Lk 1:48). For her part, Mary’s own soul

“magnifies” not herself,

but “the Lord” (Lk 1:46).”

Stepping back from

Mary’s role, which was

chosen by God from the

very beginning, we can

also take a moment to

contemplate why the

annunciation took place as

it did. God is not bound to

our expectations, and the

virginal conception had

been foretold, so why was

it necessary for God’s

messenger to announce

God’s plan to Mary? St.

Thomas Aquinas explains

the logic of announcing to the Virgin Mary what was to

be done to her in his magnum opus, the Summa

Theologica:

“It was reasonable that it should be announced to the

Blessed Virgin that she was to conceive Christ. First, in

order to maintain a becoming order in the union of the

Son of God with the Virgin-namely, that she should be

informed in mind concerning Him, before conceiving

Him in the flesh. Thus Augustine says (De Sancta

Virgin. iii): “Mary is more blessed in receiving the faith

of Christ, than in conceiving the flesh of Christ”; and

further on he adds: “Her nearness as a Mother would

have been of no profit to Mary, had she not borne

Christ in her heart after a more blessed manner than in

her flesh.”

Secondly, that she might be a more certain witness

of this mystery, being instructed therein by God.

Thirdly, that she might offer to God the free gift of

her obedience: which she proved herself right ready to

do, saying: “Behold the handmaid of the Lord.”

Fourthly, in order to show that there is a certain

spiritual wedlock between the Son of God and human

nature. Wherefore in the Annunciation the Virgin’s

consent was besought in lieu of that of the entire human

nature.”

Rejoice O Virgin, Birthgiver of God, Mary full of

grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among

women and blessed is the fruit of your womb. For you

have born the Savior of our souls. Amen.

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