BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH NEWARK, OHIO

Mass Intentions for the Week of August 16thTuesday: Weekday 6:15 P.M.

Helen Gustovich by Anne WasselWednesday: St. John Eudes, Priest 10:00 A.M.

Esther Ghiloni by Art & FamilyThursday: St. Bernard, Abbot, Doctor 8:15 A.M.

James Brooks by Geiger FamilyFriday: St. Pius X, Pope 8:30 A.M.

Gerald Sommer by Rosemary DavisSaturday: The Queenship of theBlessed Virgin Mary 4:00 P.M.

Charlie Donaldson by Dorothy TannerTwenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 A.M.

For the People of the Parish10:30 A.M.

Dorothy Bever by Family

Liturgical Ministers ScheduleWeek of August 16th

Daily Mass Schedule6:15 p.m. Tuesday, August 18th –

Cliff Bigler (L), Mike Stickle, Rita Shonebarger (EM), Taya Bigler, Alexandra Courson (Servers)

10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 19th – School MassBlessed Sacrament School (Servers)

8:15 a.m. Thursday, August 20th – Yvonne King (L), (School Servers)

8:30 a.m. Friday, August 21st – Judy Healy (L), (School Servers)

Sunday Vigil Mass, Saturday, August 22nd 4:00 P.M.Alexandra Courson Gia MullinsJonah Cunningham

Sunday, August 23rd 8:00 A.M.Braydon Vanvelzor Zachary HamptonColin Crumrine

10:30 A.M.DéAndrea King-Thompson Imani KingLacey Holman

Sunday Lector & Eucharistic Ministers Schedule

Sunday Vigil Mass, Saturday, August 22nd 4:00 P.M.Christina Priest, Don Lang (L), Deacon Patrick, Phil & Sue West, Mollie Phillips, Mike Stickle (EM)

Sunday, August 23rd 8:00 A.M.Kathy Wilson, Patricia Laughman (L), Deacon Patrick, Barb Harris, Rita Shonebarger, Glenna Bowman, Kathy VanWy (EM)

10:30 A.M.Sarah Ewing, Cliff Bigler (L), Deacon Patrick, Beth Grabo, Howard Hill, Maureen Pugh, Karen Gross (EM)

Remember in your prayers all parishioners who are ill or injured, especially for Irma DeVault, Robert Nels, John Vescio, Eileen Gray, Debbie Ridenour, Bettie Wolfinger, Gerry Hall, Barbara Sullivan, John Lewis, Martha Lewis, Rosemary Selby, Marguerite Creech, Dorothy Martin, Marsha Linden,

Tony Montagnese, Pat Deucher, John Debevoise, Mike Barrett, Cammie Sabo, Fran Williams, Marie Kovreg, Jim Lannan, Mary Ann Walters, Michelle Darkes, Joe Brown, Jeff Erhard, Lisa Fleming, Karen Addy, Lou Ann Fleming, Erin Selfe, and for those who are homebound or in healthcare facilities.

Next weekend’s ScriptureAugust 23rd

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time1st Reading: Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b“Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.”

Responsorial Psalm: 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-212nd Reading: Ephesians 5:21-32

Gospel: John 6:60-69This week, we pray Liturgy of the Hours

Seasonal Proper IV

Our Stewardship CollectionAugust 9th

Budgeted per Week $ 11,170.80Offertory (161 envelopes) $ 8,144.00Loose Cash $ 258.75Average Auto Withdrawal $ 2,503.66 (108 households – average weekly giving)Total $ 10,906.41Deficit ($ 264.39)Year to Date Offertory Budget $ 78,195.60Year to Date Actual Offerings $ 68,108.15Year to Date Deficit ($ 10,087.45)YTD Centennial Building Fund Collection $ 5,623.47Current Building Loan Balance $ 1,939,682.28Total Church Restoration Funds Collected $ 318,684.29

Even though we are told that if we seek the Lord, we shall not want, in the second reading St. Paul reminds us that, thus blessed by the Lord, the good steward should “give thanks to God the Father always and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”See Ephesians 5:20

This WeekOur Parish & School Events

Parish PrayerlineThe entire parish is requested to pray:The Vatican Intentions for the month of August• Universal: That volunteers may give themselves

generously to the service of the needy.• Evangelization: That setting aside our very selves we

may learn to be neighbors to those who find themselves on the margins of human life and society.

• Father Wilson’s Intention: That all deceased members of the parish would experience eternal rest and peace.

Festival Raffle TicketsDon’t forget to bring your raffle tickets with you to the Festival next weekend, August 22nd. Our final raffle ticket drawings will be at the Festival and you could win $250.00, $500.00 or $1,000.00!

Parish FestivalYard signs are available in the Marian Room for the Blessed Sacrament Parish Festival next Saturday, August 22nd, from 5:00-11:00 p.m. in our parking lot. Mass is at 4:00 p.m. on August 22nd. We need your help! We need donations for the Chinese Raffle, Bid-n-Buy, delicious desserts, bottled water and pop, plus lots and lots of volunteers! Can you help? Call Courtney Baesmann at (740) 405-8321 or if you haven’t received raffle tickets or for additional information call Annie Adkins at (614) 774-5876.

CCD ProgramWe need teachers for our CCD program. Prayerfully consider teaching our students about their Catholic Faith. If you are a registered, participating member of the parish and are interested in a Sunday commitment from 9:00-10:15 a.m., September through May, and may be interested in teaching first, second or combined seventh/eighth grade, call the parish office at 740 345-4290.

SVdP CollectionSun., Aug. 16 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. Hailey Bush Baptism 10:30 a.m. Mass

Mon., Aug. 17 12:00 p.m. Adoration until 8:00 p.m. – Church 7:15 p.m. BSS Parent/Teacher Open House K-8th – Annex

Tues., Aug. 18 12:00 p.m. Adoration until 6:00 p.m. – Church 5:30 p.m. Reconciliation 6:15 p.m. Mass

Wed., Aug. 19 First Day of School! 10:00 a.m. Opening School Mass 11:00 a.m. Adoration until midnight – Church

Thurs., Aug. 20 8:15 a.m. Mass 6:30 p.m. BSS New Parent Meeting – Cafeteria

Fri., Aug. 21 8:30 a.m. Mass

Sat., Aug. 22 6:30 a.m. Men’s Faith Sharing – Conference Room 3:00 p.m. Reconciliation 4:00 p.m. Mass 5:00 p.m. Festival Begins!

Sun., Aug. 23 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass 10:30 a.m. Mass

Blessed Sacrament School Crusader NewsBlessed Sacrament School wants you to become a Crusader! We offer high quality academics and a welcoming atmosphere. Our Catholic religion is the focus of every day at our school. Call this week for a tour at 740-345-4125.

Adorers NeededPlease consider taking time to sit with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration. Adorers are needed on Mondays at 3:00 p.m., and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m. Contact Pat Molnar at 740-366-3077 if you have any questions or if you would like to be on the weekly schedule of Adorers.

Save the Date and Mark Your Calendars!All parish and school families are invited to our Annual Parish Picnic on Sunday, September 13th at Sts. Peter & Paul Retreat Center, 2734 Seminary Road, Newark. The outdoor Mass begins at 12:30 p.m., near the picnic pavilion, and lunch will follow immediately after Mass. Bring a covered dish and dessert to share. Meats, beverages, disposable dinnerware and plastic silverware will be furnished. There will be games for all ages and the annual Corn Hole Tournament. There will be a dessert contest too! If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, call the parish office at 740 345-4290.

Earning for Learning at Indian Mound MallYou and Blessed Sacrament School Can Win!

From August 3rd-September 6th, Earn Cash Prizes for Blessed Sacrament School and you can be a winner too! Shop and dine to earn points for our school.

• For every dollar you spend, Blessed Sacrament will earn 1 point.

• For every receipt redeemed, you will earn 1 entry for you to win a $50.00 gift card.

• Shop on Mondays and Tuesdays to earn double points.

• Shop at Weekly Double Point Store to earn double points.

• Winning schools and gift card winners are announced each week.

• Bring receipts to the Mall Office Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. or use the drop box for after office hours.

Visit the Mall Office or indianmoundmall.com for details and double point store announcements. For more information, call the Mall Office at 740-522-3942. An envelope marked “school office” can be dropped in the collection baskets at the weekend Masses or at the school office.

Blessed Sacrament St. Vincent de Paul Conference is in need of more volunteers. For more information about our conference or ways to volunteer, call Amy Ghiloni at 740-323-2548.

Local Events of Interest

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry NewsThis summer has been a very busy time for the SVdP Food Pantry. In June, the pantry served 277 families

representing 736 people and in July, 219 families representing 643 people. We are excited to announce that due to the outstanding support of our parishioners and local community, we were able to keep up with the demand for food

throughout the summer. By the time August ends we will need your help once again. Please consider donating to the pantry to help fill the shelves for the fall season with soups, canned fruit, toilet paper and pasta noodles. We also encourage financial donations which we use to purchase items as needed. Please make checks payable to St. Vincent de Paul (designate Food Pantry in the memo) and mail to SVdP Food Pantry, 135 Wilson Street, Newark. The people we serve are so appreciative of your efforts. Thank you for supporting the SVdP Food Pantry.

The Language Experience Center, a preschool for children with challenges in communication, needs teachers beginning in September. Classes are 2 days a week from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and will resume in September at St. Edward Church, Granville. We have a nondiscriminatory policy as to enrollment and hiring. Preference will be given to applicants with an undergraduate degree in speech pathology or in any other area of child development. Please contact Barbara Lechner, Ph.D., CCC, at 740-587-7214 or talkdoc43023@msn.com.

Come To

BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH FESTIVAL 394 East Main Street, Newark

Saturday, August 22nd

5pm- 11pm

Mass at 4pm

Join the 5K Run/Walk at OSU-N at 8am

Come and Enjoy *Music

*Food & Beverages *Games for Children *Games for Adults

*Raffles

*and MORE!

Blessed Sacrament Parish

8th Annual 5K Run/Walk

Blessed Sacrament Parish invites you to participate in the 8th Annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, August 22nd at OSU-N Campus (1179 University Dr., Newark). We will begin the race at 8am behind the campus near the wooden bridge and the cost is $15 per entry which includes a free T-Shirt. Please complete the form below and submit payment as soon as possible to secure your spot and a T-Shirt. DEADLINE FOR PRE-REGISTRATION IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 14th. Please note that you will be able to sign up on the day of the event but we will not guarantee there will be T-Shirts available.

There will be 2 age groups: 14 yrs. & under and 15yrs. & up with awards for the top 6 runners in each group.

You may submit forms to the Parish office or mail to Kelly Shafer, 6815 State Route 204 NW, Thornville, OH 43076.

Name: Age:

Address:

Phone: Email:

T-Shirt size:

Child: Small Medium Large

Adult: Medium Large X-Large

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 16, 2015

What’s Your Marriage’s Maintenance Schedule?Learn about some tools for strengthening your relationship at a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend! The next weekend is September 18th-20th. For information or to register, contact Paul & Marilou Clouse at 614-834-6880 or visit www.wwmecolumbus.org.

Summer Family Movie Night at St. EdwardThis second annual event will be held on Friday, August 21st at 8:30 p.m. on the lawn on the north side of St. Edward Church, Granville. Everyone, young and old, will enjoy watching this American Christian drama, God Is Not Dead. All are invited for a fun and free evening out with a great movie and popcorn! Bring family, friends, blankets, and chairs! For more information, contact Leigh Priano at prianol@hotmail.com or Cheryl Houser at cherylspazz@gmail.com at St. Edward.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel is hosting a Catholic Pilgrimage to the Holy Land from November 9th-18th. We will have Daily Mass at the Holy Sights. Visit Jerusalem, Nazareth, Galilee, Bethlehem, the Dead Sea and more! The cost includes 3 meals daily; air from Columbus – $3,594.00. For a flyer or more info, call Cathie or Mike Milano at 1-800-773-2660.

Around the Diocese

Holiness RevolutionThe Holiness Revolution is coming to Seton Parish! Join us on Saturday, September 26th, from 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. as Dan DeMatte and Aaron Richards help us to open our eyes to the need for change in the world and the role we can play. Tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased on DynamicCatholic.com or by calling 859-980-7900. Will you join in the Holiness Revolution?

The Catholic Laymen Fall Silent Retreat is at St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 E. Broad Street, Columbus, starting at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 11th through noon Mass on Sunday, September 13th. Fr. Joseph Klee, pro-life activist and outspoken supporter of traditional Catholic sexual morality, will direct the retreat on the theme: “St. Joseph, Model of Manly Virtue.” The total cost is only $130.00. For information and registration, contact Charles Kielkopf at 614-268-0175, kielkopf.1@osu.edu, or register and pay online at http://www.theholinessproject.org.

Bethesda Post-Abortion Healing MinistryBethesda Healing Ministry offers a radiant witness to Christ’s merciful, healing love. The women and men gathered the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month decided perhaps months or years ago that it was

time to find comfort and inner peace from an earlier abortion. Healing time is offered through open enrollment to those who want to bid farewell to the grievous sorrow in their life and embrace growth, healing, and hope. We await your call: 614-309-0157 or 614-309-2651.

RetrouvailleThe Retrouvaille program offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. Thousands of couples headed for separation or divorce have successfully overcome their marriage difficulties by attending the program. Visit www.retrouvaille.org for more information.

Catholic Charismatic RenewalThe Catholic Charismatic Renewal invites you, along with family and friends, to the celebration of Mass at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 27th at St. Matthias Church, 1566 Ferris Road, Columbus, with Fr. Justin Reis as celebrant. Come and experience the enthusiasm of praise, worship, and thanksgiving as we celebrate Mass. Rosary begins at 6:00 p.m., Praise and Worship at 6:30 p.m., and Mass at 7:30 p.m. Call the Catholic Charismatic Renewal at 614-500-8115 for additional information.