september 2 , 2018 bolton landing, new york
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PARISH LIFE DIRECTOR: Deacon Joseph T. Tyrrell
Rev. John O’Kane, Priest Associate
Location: 7 Goodman Avenue, Bolton Landing
Mailing Address: PO Box 266, Bolton Landing NY 12814-0266
Church Office: 518-644-3861
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.BlessedSacramentBolton.org
Parish Secretary: Dawn Faller, 518-644-3861 (Church Office)
Music Director: Mike Linke
Mass Intentions/Mass Cards: Rita Whitney, 518-644-9545
Prayer Requests: Pat Nugent, 518-668-2765
Pastoral Council: Anne Marie Bell, Liz Burmaster, Norma Bustamante, Tony Bustamante, J.D. Koch, Cheryl Rafferty, Don Rafferty, Elva Ring.
BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH SEPTEMBER 2 , 2018 BOLTON LANDING, NEW YORK
Summer Mass Schedule is in effect: Saturday Vigil Mass 5:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Winter Mass Schedule starts after Columbus Day: Sunday Mass 11 a.m. (No Saturday Vigil Mass)
Liturgies and Devotions:
· Rosary - Tuesday 9 a.m.
· Liturgy of the Word with Communion - Thursday and Saturday 9 a.m.
· Eucharistic Adoration - First Saturday of the month 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
· Sacrament of Reconciliation - Before Saturday evening Mass.
Welcome! We realize that for many in Church today, we are not their
primary parish, but we hope you consider us your “Parish Away From Home”
while you are here. We ask all regular visitors, seasonal and weekend residents,
and year-round parishioners to complete a Parish Registration Form (avail-
able in the Church vestibule) and indicate the Ministries of interest to you. Our
Ministries depend on the active involvement of all in our faith community.
Our Mission Statement: We at Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church, as a community of faith, are guided by the Holy Spirit and the love of the Eucharistic Lord. We are committed to continue the modern day work and example of the North American martyrs to which this parish is dedicated.
Parish Motto: Unless someone offers a friendly smile, a helping hand, a caring word, a listening ear, somebody somewhere loses the courage to live.
Weddings, Baptisms, Funerals: All arrangements are made through Deacon Joe Tyrrell, our Parish Life Director, including arrangements for a priest or deacon and/or organist, as appropriate.
North Country Ministry: Please call 518-623-2829 if you wish to donate adult or children’s clothing, household goods, or furniture.
Food Pantry: Boxed or canned food, paper products, baby diapers, and personal hygiene items may be left in the Food Pantry Basket in the Church vestibule (no glass, please).
St. Mary’s/St. Alphonsus Regional Catholic School: 10-12 Church Street, Glens Falls NY 12801, phone 518-792-3178.
SERVICES THIS WEEK AND SPECIAL INTENTIONS
Saturday, September 1
Vigil Mass, 5:30 pm
Sunday, September 2
Mass, 9 am † Michael Callanan
† Theresa Riley
† Tom and Nancy Sheehan
† Deceased members of The Huddle Gang
Mass, 10:30 am
† Henry Faller † Claire Moran
Tuesday, September 4
Rosary, 9 am
Thursday, September 6
Liturgy of the Word with Communion, 9 am
Saturday, September 8
Liturgy of the Word with Communion, 9 am
Vigil Mass, 5:30 pm
Sunday, September 9
Mass, 9 am
Mass, 10:30 am
† Denotes deceased
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EVENTS HERE AT BLESSED SACRAMENT
We pray the Rosary each Tuesday at 9am in the Church
“There is no problem, I tell you, no matter how difficult it is, that we cannot solve by the prayer of the Holy Rosary”, Sister Lucia of Fatima. Please join us this week!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE READINGS
Welcome Everyone, both parishioners and visitors with whom we love sharing the beauty of the Adirondacks and the
fellowship of our Church! Welcome to our annual celebration of the missionary herit-age of this region, as we recreate the days when the missionary used his canoe as an altar to celebrate Mass. We recognize in particular Jesuit priest Isaac Jogues, Jesuit brother Rene Goupil, lay missionary John LaLande, and Mohawk Kateri Tekakwitha. These four saints are portrayed in the stained glass on the doors of our Church and by the statues in the Meditation Garden. In addition, our side altars are dedicated to Saint Isaac Jogues and Saint Kateri Tekakwitha.
In the Old Testament reading, as Moses prepares to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, he tells them that the true purpose of God’s commandments is for the people to live in harmony with Him and with each other.
† We do not pick and choose which commands are easy for us to follow. Out of love, we are to observe the whole law that God has given us.
The New Testament reading reminds us that we are to be doers of the word, not just hearers.
† True worship is not a matter of simply going to Mass or saying prayers. It is a matter of acting on the word that has been planted in us by God.
† What do you do to live God’s word? Do you share your time, talent, and treasure for the good of others?
LENDING LIBRARY OF SPIRITUAL BOOKS
We have begun a small “lending library” in the vestibule of the Church. Many of the books are from Dynamic Catholic
company and are “down to earth” and easy reading, applicable to everyday living. Just take a book and return it after you have read it. Visitors who won’t be coming back
soon can take a book home. There is a donation box to leave a free will offering if you would like.
In the Gospel, Jesus accuses the religious leaders of being hypocrites. They criticized Jesus’ disciples for not washing their hands before eating, but they showed no interest in the goodness of the disciples’ hearts.
† Jesus wants us to understand that our outward behav-ior should reflect what is in our hearts. A good heart will not produce evil actions. Nor will washing our hands make us clean inside where it really counts.
† What tempts you away from being the person that God created you to be?
FAMILY PERSPECTIVE: In today’s Gospel, Jesus warns “what comes from within can defile” a person. Families need to worry about “outside influences” but also about “inside influences.” The values our children carry for a lifetime are learned at home. “Habits of the hearth” are the most powerful influences on a child. That’s the good news! That can also be the bad news! Bud Ozar
OUR HERITAGE: On the eve of the Feast of Corpus Christi in 1646 (the year he would die a martyr), Father Isaac Jogues christened our nearby lake Lac du Sainte-
Sacrement (Lake of the Blessed Sacrament) in honor of the Holy Eucharist. In 1755, General William Johnson renamed the lake in honor of the King of England. Throughout, the Native Americans called the lake Andia-ta-rochte.
How Labor Day Began...The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City and planned by the Central Labor Union. In 1884 the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday, and the Central La-bor Union urged similar organizations in other cities to follow the example of New York and hold a "workingmen's holiday." The idea spread, and in 1885 Labor Day was celebrated in many industrial centers of the country. In 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a federal holiday. Labor Day was to be observed with a street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations" of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families.
Let us pray… Lord of work and play, we pray to you today. You worked for six days, creating all that we see and sense around us. On the seventh day you rested and saw that everything you had made was good. Today on our national day of rest from labor, we thank you for the gift of leisure, and remember all who have gone before us, working hard, long hours without break and good pay so that we can appreciate the gifts of family and friends and enjoy safety and prosperity in the work of our hands. Amen.
Volunteers are needed to dismantle our missionary display and store everything away for next year. Please join us next Sunday, September 2nd, after the 10:30am Mass to help out. Thank you!
Calendar for your refrigerator
Sat, Sep 1: Vigil Mass 5:30pm Sun, Sep 2: Mass 9am and 10:30am AA 7pm Community Room Tue, Sep 4: Rosary 9am Wed, Sep 5: AA 8pm Community Room Thu, Sep 6: Liturgy of the Word with Communion 9am Sat, Sep 8: Liturgy of the Word with Communion 9am Vigil Mass 5:30pm Sun, Sep 9: Mass 9am and 10:30am AA 7pm Community Room
Commentator/Lector Sep 8 5:30pm Suzanne B
Sep 9 9am Liz B/ JD K Sep 9 10:30am Diane J
Bulletin prepared Tuesday, August 21
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LET US PRAY
Please pray for those who are sick or homebound, especially: Gary McLaughlin, Francesca Adamo, Debra Andersen, Betty Berke, Jean Bureau, Matt Bury, Valerie Caldwell, Nicholas Clesceri, Father Bryan Dalton, Claudia Daubney, Pat Doyle, Barbara Field, JoAnn Foster, Cate Foy, Doug Goettsche, Jean Hall, Harry (3-year-old), M. Hayes, John Hopkins, Claire LoPreto, Bill Manion, Judy Mari, Donald and Lucille Maxwell, Juanita Morch, Jim Moshier, Liam Mukisa, B. O’Connor, Rod Owens, Carolyn Parisi, Joel Rivera, Stefanie Rozell, Ron Shelli, Ed Sheridan, Katie Speicher, Janet Tinker, and Sue Vanderpuy. Please call Pat Nugent (518-668-2765) with any changes to our Parish Prayer List.
Using Boxed Offering Envelopes can help your family budget their church donations. You will also be aware of upcoming collections. Please call the Church office (518-644-3861) if you wish to begin using a boxed envelope set.
Bulletin prepared prior to last weekend’s collection being counted. Thank you for your generosity!
STEWARDSHIP
PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES ELSEWHERE
This weekend’s collection is for Building Maintenance
Your donation will help with the upkeep of our parish buildings and necessary repairs to them, as well as maintenance of our grounds. Those using boxed offering envelopes will find a separate Building Maintenance envelope.
Hearts Aflame Eucharistic Congress: Everyone is invited to a special gathering on Saturday, September 22, at the Shrine of the North American Martyrs in Auriesville.
There will be FREE bus transportation from St. Michael’s. Registration for the bus must be done prior to Sept. 19th by calling St. Michael’s at 518-
792-5859 (registration for the event is separate)
From Bishop Scharfenberger:“On September 22, I ask that the Shrine become a pilgrimage site for Catholics from every cor-ner of our diocese… This will be a spiritual event, hallowed in part by the very ground on which it is held. My hope is that the Holy Spirit will make this a powerful time of spiritual renewal for our entire diocese.”
The day will include... · Mass with the Bishop
· Inspirational speakers
· Activities for children and youth
· Eucharistic Adoration and Procession
· Tours of the Shrine
· Fellowship and unity with other Catholics
Next weekend, our collection will be for Family Faith Formation… Please help us by subsidizing the cost of textbooks, supplies, visual aids, and other Family Faith Formation expenses. Thank you!
Did you know? Blessed Sacrament Offering Envelopes used at other churches are forwarded to us, just as we return nearby churches’ Offering Envelopes.
Add some inspiration to your social media…
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The Dominican Retreat and Conference Center in Niskayuna hosts retreats, events and presentations to en-hance your spiritual life and growth. Here are a couple of their upcoming programs. Visit www.dslcny.org for more infor-mation: September 16-21, Busy Person’s Retreat, This At-Home Retreat may be just what you are looking for. Designed to allow flexibility, it also provides support in deepening your awareness of God’s activity in your daily life. Theme Weekends for Women in 2018 offer 44 hours away from daily routine for rest, quiet, learning and reflection, inner healing, growth, prayer, and sharing. The schedule is varied and flexible to meet individual needs and includes conferences, worship services, opportunity for private consultation/companioning with any of the staff and free time. Women’s Weekends are open to all faiths and all ages (18 and above). Upcoming dates include Sept 21-23 and Sept 28-30.
Save the Date Diocesan Marriage Jubilee with Bishop Scharfenberger
will be held on Sunday, October 7 at 2pm at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany, NY
This weekend concludes our annual display of the missionary heritage of this region honoring the four saints portrayed in the stained glass of our church. Bishop Emeritus Howard Hubbard wrote this of KATERI TEKAKWITHA: “This 17th century woman is an inspiration for us in the 21st century, as she defied the culture and conventions of her day in spite of enormous pressure to conform. Nowadays we are told in so many ways, both subtly and not so subtly, ‘You’ve got to go along to get along; you’ve got to compromise and give in a bit if you are to gain acceptance, popularity and credibility.’ We are bombarded constantly with pressures to conform, encouraged incessantly to substitute money for concern, style for substance, things for self, and sex for love. Kateri Tekakwitha is our model to live Christian values and ideals without regard to what’s popular or expected or admired by others.”
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