Whosoever shall eat this Bread, or drink this Chalice of the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty of the Body and Blood of the Lord. 1 Corinthians 11:27

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1 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 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 Whosoever shall eat this Bread, or drink this Chalice of the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty of the Body and Blood of the Lord. 1 Corinthians 11:27 Church Rectory 221 Federal Street 182 High Street Greenfield, MA Greenfield, MA blessedsacramentgreenfieldma.org (413) Deacon Calvary Cemetery Deacon John J. Leary Wisdom Way (413) (C) Greenfield deaconjohnleary@gmail.com Director of Organist Religious Education Choir Director Laurie Tilton Stephen Glover lltilton2@gmail.com Alternatives Pregnancy Center P. O. Box 344, Greenfield, MA Pregnancy Tests, Counseling and Support Services Post Abortion Support (413) Natural Family Planning Ed & Suzi Cottrill 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

2 Blessed Sacrament Church Greenfield, MA SATURDAY, MAY 5 TH (Deacon Rabbitt) 4:00 Robert C. Howe by Betty Fritz SUNDAY, MAY 6 TH Fifth Sunday of Easter (Fr. Aksamit) 8:00 Robert Gebo (13 th Anniversary) by Gebo Family 10:30 Deceased members of the Maley & Conklin Family First Communion MONDAY, MAY 7 TH (Fr. Young) 9:00 Larry Gagnon by Dorothy & Sons TUESDAY, MAY 8 TH (Fr. Dennis Bombardier) 9:00 Maurice E. Murphy Family WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 TH (Fr. Paul Bombardier) 9:00 Lynn Dame by sister, Pam Paige THURS., MAY 10 TH St. Damien Joseph de Veuster of Moloka i) 9:00 Living and departed members of the Rita & Vincent Kelly Family (Clergy who are sick) FRIDAY, MAY 11 TH (Fr. Diemand) 9:00 Deceased members of the John E. Kiley Family SATURDAY, MAY 12 TH Sts. Nereus & Achilleus/St. Pancras (Clergy in Purgatory) 4:00 Mr. & Mrs. Edward H. Letourneau by their Children SUNDAY, MAY 13 TH Sixth Sunday of Easter (Vocations) 8:00 Hannah C. Perry by Perry Family 10:30 Anthony Sr., Mary & Joseph Pregony by Family *************************************************** 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 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 May 12 & 13 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Saturday, May 12 4:00 Janet Zilch Bette Paquin Brian Luippold Monica McCarthy Holly Elmer Judy McCarthy Betty Howe Joanne Yestramski Janet Penfield 8:00 Ginger Baird Lionel Martin Patricia Schryba Tina Crocker David Culliton James Podlesney John Cormican Lynne Podlesney Phyllis Freeman 10:30 Robert O Connor Wayne Cottrill Elizabeth Zabawa Annette Canuel Nicole Zabawa Italia Bompastore Marie Boynton Claire Bukowski Suzanne Hunter Poet s Seat Nursing Home: Marie Boynton / Joyce Thibodo Lectors / Cantors: Sat., May 12 4:00 Emily Ethier / Betsy Peck Sun., May 13 8:00 Laurie Tilton / John Lively 10:30 Bea Sommer / Jackie Jurewicz Saturday, May 12 4:00 Erin Moore, Siobhan Moore, Susan Unaitis 8:00 Isaac Paige, Joshua Paige, David Hobbs, Stephen Filiault 10:30 Haley Rode, Samuel Rode, Nathaniel Pierce

3 May 6, 2012 The Sanctuary Candle will burn this week in memory/honor: Mr. & Mrs. Edward H. Letourneau from the Family The Adoration Chapel Candles will burn this week in memory/honor of: 1.) John LaBelle from an anonymous donor 2.) Dr. James Bolton from John Bolton 3.) Michele Bernfeld from Pat Earley 4.) W. William Schmid from his Wife and Family Month of May Rosary Our Lady instructed the children of Fatima in 1913 to tell the people to pray the Rosary every day. During Our Lady s alleged apparitions in Medjugorje she again stresses the importance of praying the Rosary from the heart. It is one of the most effective weapons we have in the fight against Satan and evil. Please come and join us each night at 7 p.m. during the month of May to pray the Rosary in honor of our Blessed Mother. Mother s Day Novena Mother s Day is th. You may pick up a Mother s Day Novena packet in the sacristy after Mass or at the rectory during business hours. Print the name(s) of your loved one on the envelope. Return the envelope to the rectory or place it in the collection basket at Mass on or before Mother s Day. You will want to have your loved one prayed for in all nine Masses of the Novena. Thank you! Thirty-first Annual Roses for Life Mother s Day On Mother s Day weekend, May 12 th and 13 th, roses will be available at the doors of the church to benefit the Pro-Life cause of Franklin County. Donations will be $3.00 per rose / $30.00 a dozen. Please pre-order for ½ dozen or more by calling All proceeds benefit Pro-Life events throughout the year. Breakfast Brunch and Bake Sale The Knights of Columbus and the Rosary Society are sponsoring a Breakfast Brunch and Bake Sale for the Greenfield Catholic Community at the Holy Trinity parish hall on Sunday, May 20 th, after the 10:30 Mass. Tickets are $7.00 each. Children age ten and younger are free. Tickets can be purchased from any Knight or by calling Lou Grader at or Richard Henry at All are welcome! K of C Refundable Bottle and Can Drive The Knights of Columbus in Greenfield are having a refundable bottle and can drive to help support the different programs with which the Knights are involved. Drop off your clean bottles and cans at the rear entrance of the church in the barrel or at 18 Shattuck Street in Greenfield. Please call Jerry Ethier at or Jay Dillon at for pick-up. Earn a Master s Degree or Certificate in Theology and Pastoral Studies Elms College offers a master s degree in applied theology (M.A.A.T.) for religious educators, pastoral ministers, and other outreach service personnel. We also offer courses toward a certificate, available in six different specialties and designed to prepare laity for service and leadership in a focused yet flexible format. Recently, the college reduced the tuition cost significantly to allow greater access. Join us 4:30-7 p.m., May 2 for our Experience Elms graduate studies event, where you can meet our faculty and current students, and tour the campus. For more information, contact Martin Pion, Elms College Institute for Theology & Pastoral Studies director, at pionm@elms.edu or Fifth Sunday of Easter Catholicism DVD Series The DVD series Catholicism will start again beginning on Wednesday, May 9 th at 7:00 p.m. and on Thursday, May 10 th at 9:45 a.m. both at Holy Trinity Church in the parish hall. The series will not be offered on May 16 th or 17 th but will continue on May 23 rd & 24 th, 30 th & 31 st, June 6 th & 7 th, and conclude on June 13 th & 14 th. Food Pantry Please don t forget our Food Pantry for the Poor. We are in need of non-perishable goods such as: canned meats, hearty soups, peanut butter, macaroni and cheese, cereal, canned ravioli, tuna, desserts, etc. Thank you! Diocese of Springfield Seminarian Dinner Join us for good food and bring your family to support our future priests! Together the St. Francis of Assisi Knights of Columbus Council and Ludlow Council 3535 with the Vocation Commission of Saint Francis of Assisi Belchertown, Mass. will host the Diocese of Springfield Seminarian Dinner on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Saint Elizabeth Church Pastoral Center in Ludlow to benefit the Diocesan Seminarian Fund. Dinner Buffet will be served at 6:00 p.m. following the 4:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Mass with Celebrants: Monsignor Homer Gosselin and Fr. Gary Dailey - Seminarian Guests of Honor. Menu: Chicken Savoia, Penne with Fennel, Sausage and Fontina Cheese, Red Bliss Parsley Potato, Vegetable Medley, Green Garden Salad, Dinner rolls, Dessert. Coffee and Beverages. A Seminarian Gift Box will be available at the event. Accepting money cards. 50/50 Raffle. Tickets: Adult $20.00, Children 6 to 14 $12.00, 5 and under $6.00. Contacts: atex87@aim.com and fdellolio0239@charter.net; Alan ; Franco Summer Programs and Adventures Located one hour north of Boston, MA, Thomas More College is offering an array of summer programs. The Great Books Program offers a challenging introduction to the Liberal Arts, the history of New England, and the Catholic tradition. The Catholic Leadership Institute examines the Church s teaching on politics and economics while also providing a means for students to develop leadership training in the outdoors and through a service project. Lastly, open to all ages, the Way of Beauty Summer Retreat offers instruction in the principles of Art, Music and the Liturgy of the Hours. For more information, please visit: or contact Mark Schwerdt in the Admission's office at (800) Pilgrimage to the Shrines of Canada Reservations are now being taken for a pilgrimage to the Shrines of Canada. This is a five day pilgrimage beginning on Monday, July 9 and ending on Friday, July 13, We will visit the Shrines of St. Anne de Beaupré, Our Lady of the Cape, St. Joseph s Oratory, St. Joachim Church, Notre Dame Cathedral in Montreal, Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, and the tomb and shrine of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha. We will also visit a number of other sites of interest including Quebec City, Montreal, as well as the Botanical Gardens and Biodome in Montreal. The cost for the five days will be $680 per person double occupancy; $890/person single; and $580/person triple occupancy. This will include air conditioned motor coach, hotels, admission fees and eleven meals. Passports will be required so please plan accordingly. For reservations or for more info., call Our Lady of Częstochowa Church at

4 Eucharistic Miracle of Saint-André de La Réunion On January 26, 1902, at the parish church of Saint-André, a city on the island of La Réunion (French colony), Abbot Henry Lacombe, pastor of the church, was witness to the miracle that he would recount to thousands of people during the Eucharistic Congress of Angouleme (1904), as well as to the group of priests gathered for a spiritual retreat in the town of Perigueux. The face of Jesus appeared in the Host which was for many hours witnessed by thousands of people. Let s look at Abbot Lacombe s report: It was January 26, We were celebrating Perpetual Adoration (the Forty Hours Devotion). The Most Holy Sacrament was exposed in the tabernacle. I began to celebrate the Mass. After the elevation, at the moment of the Our Father, my eyes were lifted toward the Host and I saw a bright halo around the rays of the monstrance. I continued to recite the prayers of the Mass with great agitation in my soul but which I tried to overcome. We came to the moment for Communion and again I looked toward the monstrance. This time I saw a human face, with lowered eyes and a crown of thorns on the forehead. What moved me the most was the dolorous expression painted on the face. The eyelashes were long and thick. I tried not to let on to the presence of the turmoil agitating inside of me. After Mass, I went to the sacristy and summoned the older children from the choir to go to the altar and closely observe the monstrance. The children raced back and told me: Father, we see the head of a man in the Host. It is the good Lord revealing Himself! I understood then that the vision was authentic. A young man of 16, Adam de Villiers, who had studied in a college in France, also arrived. I said to him as well: Go in the church and see if you notice something strange in the tabernacle. The young student Ancient print representing went to the sacristy the prodigy and returned immediately, saying: Father, it is the good Lord who appears in the Host. I see His divine face. Since then, all my doubts disappeared. Slowly the entire town went to the church to see the miracle. Journalists and people from the capital of Saint Denis also arrived. The face on the Host suddenly became animated and the crown of thorns disappeared. I used every possible precaution, and fearing the effects from the rays of light, I had all the candles extinguished and the shutters closed. The phenomenon became even more clear. There was a young artist among the visitors who faithfully reproduced the face in the Host. Later, the vision changed again and a crucifix appeared which covered the entire Host from top to bottom. After the Eucharistic blessing and recital of the Tantum Ergo, the vision disappeared.

5 We thank Monsignor Ronald G. Yargeau for the celebration of Confirmation on April 28, 2012 for the following Confirmande of Holy Trinity and Blessed Sacrament parishes. Congratulations to all those who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation Gabriel Francis of Assisi Bitzer Robert Isidore Buoniconti Amilee Cecilia Do Jacob Brian Elwell Christopher Francis of Assisi Gilbert Olivia Bernadette Graves Parker Maximilian Kolbe Hickey Adam Sebastian Krol Nathaniel Nicholas Lane Erica Rose Lapointe Taryn Martha Marquis Nicole Nino Miller Erin Anthony Moore Jonah Philip Neri Obringer Joshua Thomas More Rode Eric Christopher Shippee Andrew Isidore Smith Malcolm Michael Smith Kennedy Cecilia Strakose-Hagen Conor Xavier Sullivan Nicole Bernadette Zabawa Emily Sebastian Zraunig We are deeply grateful to Deacon John Leary and Donna Leary, our Confirmation Catechists. Congratulations to all those who have received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion for Blessed Sacrament and Holy Trinity Parishes Vincent Arce Andrew Bostrom Kristopher Bostrom Casey Christi Keegan Doty-Smith Caelyn Patenaude Ella Pierce Hannah Poirier Lauren A. Ross Allison Wiles Maxamus Young We are deeply grateful to Christina Crocker and Paula Bell, our First Communion Catechists. As we conclude this year s Religious Education Program for our young people of Holy Trinity and Blessed Sacrament, let us express our sincere appreciation to all those involved in this past year s program as Catechists, Substitute Catechists, and Aides. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Paula Bell Christina Crocker Deacon Paul DeCarlo Ann Dillon Amanda Edson Jason Edson April Helenik Deacon John Leary Donna Leary Diane Lively Gary Lively Michelle Morin Carson Orellana Grace Orellana Mary Paige Katie Pierce Lynn Podlesney Michelle Roberge Nancy Staelens May God bless all of you abundantly for your time, talent, and commitment to our young people!