BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH
MISSION STATEMENT
We, the people of Blessed Sacrament, being centered in Christ,
nurtured by the Eucharist, are called to extend Christ's peace and
compassion to all. The mission of our parish is to be a loving
vibrant Catholic community of faith, dedicated to the growth of
God's Kingdom and the living gospel. We are committed to
spiritual growth through prayer, education, worship and service.
3127 JAMES STREET ● SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13206
October 18, 2015
PASTORAL STAFF:
Pastor: Rev. Peter Reddick
Deacon: Daniel Stevens
In Residence: Rev. Joseph O'Connor
Rev. Msgr. Timothy Elmer
School Principal:
Andrea Polcaro
Faith Formation Coordinator:
Donna Hurn
Confirmation Coordinator:
Maureen Giocondo
Parish Outreach Coordinator:
Janice Corcoran
Minister to Sick, Elderly & Homebound:
John Macko
Minister of Music:
Mary Lynn Giacobbe
Secretary: Mary Rougeau, Jack-Lynn
Corcoran
Bookkeeper: Marie Tassone
MASS SCHEDULE: See Inside
TELEPHONES:
Rectory .............................. 437-3394
School ............................... 463-1261
Convent ............................. 437-4623
Parish Outreach ................ 437-4462
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:
4:00 to 4:45 p.m. Saturdays
BAPTISM:
Parents must attend baptismal class.
Please call the Rectory for an
appointment.
MARRIAGE:
Arrangements should be made at
least six months in advance.
WEBSITE ADDRESS & E-MAIL:
BlessedSacramentSyracuse.com
email: bsc00105@aol.com
DIOCESE OF SYRACUSE WEBSITE:
www.syrdio.org
THIS TOO IS OUR STORY TO SHARE
There is a famous story which tells how Jesus returned to glory following
His Passion and Resurrection, still bearing the marks of His suffering. One
of the angels looked at the Lord and said: “You must have suffered terribly
down there. Does the world know what you did for it? Do they all
understand how great your love is for them?”
“No,” Jesus responded. “Not yet. Only a handful of people, my
followers in Palestine, know about my divine love and works of salvation.”
The angel seemed perplexed. “Well, what have you done to ensure that
all people throughout the world will hear about You?”
Christ confidently responded: “I have commanded my disciples, Peter
and Paul, James and John, and the others to make it their business to share
the Good News. And these will tell others, who will still tell others, until the
farthest person of the widest circle throughout the world will hear my story.”
The angel looked especially doubtful now, for he knew well what poor
creatures humans were. “Yes,” he said, “but what if they all forget? What if
they grow weary of the telling? What if they ignore their responsibility?
What if, away down in the 21st century, your followers fail to share the story
of your love for the world? What then? Haven't you made any back-up
plans?” And Jesus responded, “No. I haven't made any other plans. I'm
counting on them!”
Our Lord is counting on US to tell His story and to share His love with
others. He is counting on each one of us, the Church, to be His hands and
feet, to be His instruments in passing on the Good News to the world!
Today we celebrate Mission Sunday and Our Lord has given us a
command and a privilege. He has honored us to be His ambassadors to tell
His story and to share that great love which knows no boundaries. We all
play an integral role in His plan of salvation for all people.
Can we do no less?
John Macko
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH
MASS INTENTIONS
WEEKDAY MASS
CHAPEL
Monday, October 19
8:00 am – Matt Pelletier – Mary Rougeau
Tuesday, October 20
6:45 am – Alaina Reed – John and Carol March and Family
Wednesday, October 21
8:00 am – Madeline Dantonello – Dantonello Family
Thursday, October 22
6:45 am – Richard Knittel - Karl Knittel & Robert Knittel
Friday, October 23
8:00 am – Nancy Barone – Ray and Anthony Barone
MASS INTENTIONS
WEEKEND MASS
CHURCH
Saturday, October 24
5:00 pm – Deceased Members of the Armstrong, Barry,
Comins, Keller, Howe, Judd, Schmeichel, Smith, Seeland,
Montsion, Neary, Reff
Sunday, October 25
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 am – Marco Grosso - Family
9:30 am* – Matthew R. Pelletier – Chuck and Lexie Whelan
*Interpreted Mass for Hearing Impaired
11:30 am – Clarence "Bud" Rougeau – Family
WEEKEND MASS AT ST. VINCENT'S
Saturday at 4:00 pm; Sunday at 9:30 am
SANCTUARY LAMPS IN MEMORY OF:
Timothy Leogue – Pat & Dennis Leogue, Parents
Michael Patrick McCormick – Family
We are grateful for your
offertory on October 11 of
$10,841.00.
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Anyone who will be attending a weekend Mass at St.
Vincent's, please place your offertory envelope into their
basket. It will be returned to us and you will be given credit.
VIRTUS
With another school and Faith Formation program year
under way, please be reminded that anyone involved with
youth in any programs in the school and/or parish must
attend a Safe Environment session / recertification. Check
the Syracuse Diocese website for training schedules and
register online to attend a session.
October 18, 2015
OCTOBER EVENTS CALENDAR
Sunday, October 18
10:30 a.m. – Faith Formation Classes – School
10:30 a.m. – Coffee/Hospitality Hour – School
6:00 p.m. – Confirmation II - Cafeteria
Tuesday, October 20
5:00 p.m. – Youth Ensemble Rehearsal - School
Thursday, October 22
6:00 p.m. – Children's Choir Rehearsal - School
7:30 p.m. – Adult Choir Rehearsal – School
Friday, October 23
5:15 p.m. – St. Vincent's Mystery Theater (see below)
6:30 p.m. – Haunted House – School Gym
Saturday, October 24
5:15 p.m. – St. Vincent's Mystery Theater (see below)
6:30 p.m. – Haunted House – School Gym
Sunday, October 25
10:30 a.m. – Faith Formation Classes – School
10:30 a.m. – Coffee/Hospitality Hour – School
6:00 p.m. – Confirmation I - Cafeteria
Tuesday, October 27
5:00 p.m. – Youth Ensemble Rehearsal - School
Thursday, October 29
6:00 p.m. – Children's Choir Rehearsal - School
7:30 p.m. – Adult Choir Rehearsal – School
Friday, October 30
6:00 p.m. – Children's Choir Rehearsal - School
7:30 p.m. – Adult Choir Rehearsal – School
ST. VINCENT'S MYSTERY THEATER IS BACK!
Tickets are available for this year’s Mystery Theater on
October 23 and 24 before they sell out. Doors open at
5:15pm, dinner is at 6pm and the play begins at 7pm. The
price is $25.00 per person which includes appetizers,
dinner and the play. A great way to have an enjoyable
evening while supporting St. Vincent’s parish.
Call
Madeline Przybylski at 432-0597 between 10am and 8pm.
STUDENT LECTORS
Sharing the Word with God's people is a privilege and
honor.
To be a lector at Mass requires adequate
preparation.
The Blessed Sacrament community is
enriched by the participation of student lectors at the 9:30
a.m. Sunday Mass. Students are invited to be lectors after
they receive First Holy Communion through tenth grade. If
your child would like to be a student lector at a 9:30 Sunday
Mass, please email studentlectors.bscsyr@gmail.com. You
will be contacted with available dates and practice
information.
MEMORIAL LITURGY
CYO BOYS BASKETBALL
The annual All Souls Liturgy and Remembrance will be held
on Saturday, October 31, at the 5PM Mass. At this time, a
candle will be lit in the memory of all those who have died
from the parish this past year. At the end of Mass, a family
member can take a candle home and be able to write the
name of the deceased on it. Requiescant in pace.
The Blessed Sacrament/St Vincent’s CYO Basketball for
boys in grades 9-12 will hold an open gym Sunday,
November 1 at 6 pm in the Blessed Sacrament school gym.
Coaches are needed for both the JV and Varsity teams. If
you have an interest in coaching, helping with game duties,
or need volunteer time for school, please contact James
Moran at 315.214.3498.
BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
WHOLE COMMUNITY CATECHESIS
Supporting the Whole Community of Faith
Unable to shed their understanding of hierarchy, the
disciples continued to wonder who would be first in Jesus’
Kingdom. Some disciples wondered where they would sit,
in what order they would enter, and who would be greatest.
In today’s gospel, Zebedee’s sons, James and John were
wondering about such things. As he had before, Jesus
tried to get the point across that order in God’s Kingdom
was unlike the order found in this world. In order to be first
in the Kingdom of God, a person needed to serve others.
Jesus gave the disciples an example of this service, but still
they did not comprehend the message.
Families are in the best position to live this gospel
message. Parents have the most power, which makes it
easy for children to recognize when they are being served.
In simple, everyday actions, like getting our own drink of
water, changing the television channel ourselves, or helping
a child with his/her daily chores, children recognize their
parents respect and appreciate them. Children also watch
parent’s actions to see how they serve others. We all know
from our own experiences that the person we most admire
is the one who helps us carry our load, not the one who
adds to it.
Adults: How do I feel when I do something good and I am
not acknowledged? Why?
Children: Am I willing to help others even if nobody thanks
me for it? Why?
HOPE APPEAL UPDATE
We have collected 96% of our 2015 Hope Appeal
assessment, and we thank all of you who participated for
such a wonderful response. If you have not yet fulfilled
your pledge we ask you to do so within the next month. If
you haven't taken the opportunity to contribute to the Hope
Appeal this year it is not too late. Only when we reach our
assessment can we be eligible for about $12,000 worth of
grants from the diocese that enable us to provide services.
Thank you for your generous response this year.
October 18, 2015
BISHOP LUDDEN
USED BOOK SALE: Friday, October 23 from 6-8pm,
Saturday, October 24 from 9am -3pm and Sunday, October
25 from Noon–3pm. If you have questions or wish to
donate books, please contact 468-2591.
15TH ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW: Saturday, November 7,
10am - 4pm. Get an early start on your holiday shopping!
If you have any questions or would like to be a vendor,
please call Maria Walsh @ 652-6306 or e-mail
luddencraftshow@twcny.rr.com.
HAUNTED HOUSE
Blessed Sacrament's PTA Spectacular Haunted House is
October 23 and 24 from 6:30-9:00 in the school gym. The
most spectacular, scary, spooky, FUN haunted house in
Central New York! Food, fun and games for young and old
in the cafeteria. Come one, come all and enjoy.
CBA OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, October 25 from 1-3PM. Entrance Exam for
incoming 7th and 9th grades will be Saturday, November
7th and 21st at 8AM. Please call 446-5960 X1231 or
CBASyracuse.org.
THE CHURCH OF MERCY
We have obtained 150 copies of a recent book written by
Pope Francis and published last year, "The Church of
Mercy." Copies are available at no charge for those who
would like them - just ask Monsignor or myself. Those who
take the book are also welcome to join a 4 week discussion
of "The Church of Mercy" to be held at St. Vincent's Church
Hall, and you have a choice of morning, afternoon or
evening sessions.
The discussions will be held on
Tuesdays - Oct 27-Nov 17; a morning session from
10:30am-12 noon OR an evening session from 7-8:30pm in
the church hall, and also on Wednesdays Nov 4-25, 12:302pm. You are welcome to a copy of the book even if you do
not wish to join the discussion group. Fr. Peter
FOOD PANTRY – PARISH OUTREACH
MOVING? SNOWBIRDS?
This year at our Thanksgiving Giveaway, clothing will not be
distributed. At this time, there is no room to store clothing.
We will begin to accept clothing after December 13. Thank
you for your kindness. Janice
If you are moving, please notify the rectory (437-3394) as
soon as possible with your new address; otherwise, the
rectory has to pay for envelopes returned.
Another
reminder for the "Snowbirds": please call the rectory with
your dates to stop the envelopes or hold until you return.
CATHOLIC WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
Don't miss the popular Syracuse Catholic Women's
Conference on Saturday, November 7 at the OnCenter.
For more information and to register online, visit
www.syracusecwc.com.
JOIN US FOR COFFEE HOUR
The coffee hour is a great way to get to know your fellow
parishioners and enjoy some fellowship after Mass. Coffee,
tea, juice and donuts are available for a nominal charge.
Coffee hour is each week after the 9:30 a.m. Mass in the All
Purpose Room of the school and follows the Faith
Formation schedule.
PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray for Mary Gersbacher, David Gromada, Corey
Clarke, Annette Malone, Harold Thompson, Shari Rustay,
Miriam Kelly, Dorothy Wells, Norma Hamilton, Norman
Snyder, Anthony Pelose, Agnes Maley, Ted Niedzwiecki,
Lucy Niedzwiecki, Ray Brunet, Peter Vercillo, Betty Jarvis,
Joseph Jarvis, Carolyn Armstrong, Jeff Worth, John
Gersbacher, and Grace McNamara.
(These prayer requests will remain for one month on the list and for
them to continue or to be removed, or to add a new name, please
contact the rectory.)