Church of the Blessed Sacrament

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1 Church of the Blessed Sacrament 1890 Washington Valley Road Martinsville, NJ Rectory Newmans Lane Mailing address: P.O. Box 563, Martinsville, NJ Website: The Prodigal Son Scan to Reach Website: 4th Sunday of Lent March 31, 2019 We, the Community of Blessed Sacrament Parish, nurtured by the real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, strive to be a of faith. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, we proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. We warmly welcome those who are willing to embrace our Roman Catholic Faith and invite them to join us as we worship, serve and educate, so that Christ may impact the lives of all whom we

2 4th Sunday of Lent March 24, 2019 Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday - March 30 5:00 PM + David Petro r/o Felicia DiIusto Sunday - March 31 7:30 AM + Bernard Warren r/o Vernon & Michele Smith 9:00 AM - People of Blessed Sacrameant 10:30 AM + Robert W. Minton r/o Terry Aulision and Famiily 12:00 PM + David Petro r/o Maria DiIusto Monday - April 1 9:00 AM + Fillippo & Rosa & Vincenzo Sassano r/o Vincenzo & Maria Armetta 12:30 PM + John, Nancy and Michael King r/o Family Tuesday - April 2 9:00 AM + Bernard Warren r/o Bill, Ketrin & Maksim Maxwell 12:30 PM + Cathy Abel, Birthday r/o Colleen Casini Wednesday - April 3 9:00 AM + Jose Agnelo Brito r/o Connie & Marvin Fernades 12:30 PM + Susan Rica r/o The Massari Family Thursday - April 4 9:00 AM + Percivino Antonio Fernandes r/o Connie & Marvin Fernades 12:30 PM + Michael Schambach r/o Marina & John McPhillips Friday - April 5 9:00 AM + Deceased Members of the Lu Family r/o Lu Famiily 12:30 PM + Britto/Fernandes Family Members r/o Connie & Marvin Fernades Saturday - April 6 9:00 AM + Vincent Foerst r/o Ann Marie Hannon 12:00 PM - For All the Sick 5:00 PM + Francesca Alfano r/o Lynn & Keith Vanderbeek Sunday - April 7 7:30 AM + Mary Sautner r/o The Vandermeer Family 9:00 AM + Giuseppe DiMaggio & Salvatore Tosco r/o Vincenzo & Maria Armetta 10:30 AM - People of Blessed Sacrament 12:00 PM + Frank & Benito DiIusto r/o Maria DiIusto From the Pastor s Desk Today is the Fourth Sunday of Lent and it s hard to believe the season is half over. We all received Ashes with good inten ons but we may be having a hard me ge ng started. It s not too late. We s ll have three more weeks to make the most of this wonderful season. The sign in front of the Church says Come Home for Lent. It s an open invita on to those who have wandered away from us to come home again. We all have rela ves and friends and neighbors who used to be with us all the me. It would be a great Lenten exercise to extend a gen le, warm invita on to them to join us for worship. We ve been praying at every Mass to Our Lady of Guadalupe for this very inten on. We ve lost a lot of people in recent years but they haven t gone far. They re members of our families; they re s ll our friends and our neighbors. Let them know that they re missed and that they ll always find a warm welcome here. Just a reminder that we have an ac ve Ministry to the Sick and Homebound. If you have someone sick at home or unable to get to Church, please call the Parish Office. We d love to visit them and share the Sacraments with them. God Bless, Msg. Prus The Altar Bread and Wine is Offered for Cesira & Giuseppe Petrucci The Sanctuary Candle burns before the Blessed Sacrament for Jeanette Juan 1

3 Religious Education Updates 2019 BISHOP S ANNUAL APPEAL Blessed Sacrament Goal: $150,000 Amount Pledged as of 3/22: $66,225 from 243 Families Currently at 44.2% of goal Every gi, no ma er the size, is needed and appreciated. If you would like to make a pledge, or donate online, please visit: or mail your gi to: Diocese of Metuchen, Bishop s Annual Appeal, P. O. Box 4000, Metuchen, NJ Thank you for your generosity and stewardship. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL SAVE THE DATE: June 24th 28th A Wilderness Adventure Through the Sacraments Jesus in My Heart Registra on for par cipants and volunteers will be sent home the week of April 1st. The goals of this week-long program are to help the children be er understand the Seven Sacraments and deepen their love for Jesus. BAPTISM CLASSES For All New Parents 1st Wednesdays of the Month April 3rd 6:00 pm May 1st 6:00 pm Classes will be held in the Conference Room Sacrament of Confirmation Tuesday, April 9th 7PM Confessions for All Classes During Class Time Tuesday, April 2nd at 7:00 PM Practice Monday, April 8th at 7PM All Students Must Attend! BLESSED SACRAMENT YOUTH GROUP Following is the Youth Group Schedule through June: Sunday, March 31st 5 pm Movie and Pizza Sunday, April 14th Mee ng and Breakfast for Dinner Sunday, May 5th Mee ng and Snack A ack Sunday, June 2nd Family Fun Day and Senior Send Off TRAVELING OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE As part of the Diocesan dedica on to Our Lady of Guadalupe, a traveling devo on kit is available in the entrance to the church. Consider bringing this kit into your home for a week. Many blessings have been reported around the diocese when the kit was used. Our Lady of Guadalupe is wai ng to be with you! OTHER EVENTS TO HONOR OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE! Mark Your Calendars! April 10th-7 pm: Parish Hall Musical Presenta on About Mary Religious Educa on for school year Registra on and Re-Registra on for begins on Monday, February 4, 2019 Forms will go home with all children currently in the program. Classes are offered on: Mondays: (Grades K-6) 4:15 pm 5:30 pm Tuesdays: (Grades 1-6) 4:15 pm 5:30 pm Tuesday Evenings: (Grades 6, 7, 8) 7:30 pm 8:45 pm Thursdays: (Grades 1-6) 4:45 pm 6:00 pm Kindergarten will only be offered on Mondays: 4:15 pm 5:30 pm We offer a special needs class on Thursday a ernoons. Call the Parish Office for details. All new registra ons for students entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade will need to be done in the Religious Educa on Office. Parents please bring in your child s Bap sm Cer ficate if your child was not Bap zed here at Blessed Sacrament. Catechists and Teacher s Aides are always needed! Call the Parish Office: for details. Register before July 1st to avoid a late fee. 2

4 ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY Upcoming Events: April 17th 12:30 p.m.: Rosarian Mass for their departed members and for the priests that have supported them over the past 65 years. A recep on will follow. April 27th 28th: Altar Rosary Bake Sale May 15th: Retreat a ernoon with Sr. Mary Jo Kearns NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! Parish Organizations Info OUR LADY ROSARY MAKERS Please join us as we make rosaries sent to missions around the world. It is fun, easy, inexpensive and very rewarding! We meet in the Conference Room on the second Tuesday of each month following the 9am Mass and Rosary. For more information, please call Theresa Carson at Next Meeting: April 9th CIRCLE OF FRIENDS The Blessed Sacrament Council of Catholic Women s mission is to respond with Christian values to the needs of women and their families. We are here to unite women of our Parish, to develop their spiritual growth and leadership potential and to encourage women to share their gifts from God with others in our Church and community. If you want to grow spiritually, while meeting and making new friends in a cordial, fun and very ful illing way, join us at our monthly meetings. ACTIVITIES/MEETINGS: April 6 & 7, 13 & 14 Palm Cross Sale at all masses April 10th 7 pm Mtg. Mary presented by the Mustard Seeds formerly the Roamin Catholics - Open to the Public April 12th 7:30 p.m. Mary s Way of the Cross PRAYER LINE Council of Catholic Women sponsors a Prayer Line. If you would like to request prayers or join the Prayer Line to offer prayers for the particular intentions of other Parishioners, call Gloria at or Barbara at KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #5959 Upcoming Activities & Meetings Thank you to all who helped make the bake sale a success. Your contributions and purchases will help us continue to support local charities. Sat April 6th 8 am 4 pm: K of C Food Drive Kings Supermarket in Bedminster We need help collecting food donations! See the Wind of the Hills Newsletter for volunteer info. Wed-April 10th-7:30 pm Council Meeting Sat-Sun April 27-28: K of C Spring Flower and Exotic Plant Sale. Flats and individual flowering plants available at great prices. We hope to see you there! A social group of widowed persons of the Catholic Faith dedicated to providing emo onal support and opportuni es for Social Ac vi es. The Circle of Friends holds monthly mee ngs on the third Sunday of the month, September thru June at 1:30 p.m. in Classroom 15. Next Mee ng: Sunday, April 14th 1:30 p.m. Classroom 15 BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC SPIRITUAL BOOK CLUB Next mee ng: April 8th 9:50 a.m. 11 a.m. We will be discussing: Unearthing Your Talents A Thomis c Guide to Spiritual Growth by Kevin Vost All are Welcome! No fees to join April 8th Book Club will be to select 6 books for the upcoming season. For info. Contact: Mary Brady: /mtb.tmb60@gmail.com or Ketrin Maxwell: /ksaud@optonline.net VOCATIONS TRAVELING CHALICE PROGRAM The Voca on Seekers give special thanks to those who take the voca ons traveling chalice home and pray for Voca ons, par cularly for seminarians in the Diocese of Metuchen. Please consider taking the chalice home to pray for voca ons. Your prayers are truly being answered! We especially need volunteers for April. Please sign up in the foyer and pick up and return the Voca on Traveling Chalice to the foyer by noon on Saturday. Thanks! VOCATIONS PRAY-A-DAY CLUB March April 30 - Mary Ann Fritz, Andrew Piech 31 - Gay Eisenhardt 01 - Michele Cirne, Diana Hayes, Cheryl Machusky, Kathy & Steve Sisolak 02 - Open 03 - Edna Battaglia, Al & Pat Beronio, Connie Cirne, George Humphrey, Frank Schifano 04 - Liz Schambach 05 - Barbara Hoff, Diana Malone, Tim Yessman 06 - Tom Battaglia 3

5 Our Parish Prayers, Info and Needs Parish Prayer Book of Intentions: In our Parish Prayer Book, we pray for the sick, needy, struggling, suffering, etc. Every inten on in our hearts! No inten on is too big or too small for prayer! St. Paul reminds us: Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts an and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 MAKE YOUR CHILD S FIRST SCHOOL EXPERIENCE A POSITIVE ONE! The Voca onist Sisters cordially invite parents of prospec ve students to visit the Nursery School and meet the staff. ENROLLING ALL CHILDREN FROM 2 ½ - 5 YEARS OF AGE For more informa on or ques ons, please call Sister Perpetua at Fax: O Lord, be present with all those who serve our country. Comfort their spirits with your divine presence. Keep them close to You and grant them strength, wisdom and grace. Pfc Jim Donovan, Army Pfc Sean Pieper EM3 Nicholas D. Hogan, Navy Major Antonio Mar nez Lt Michael Marano, Army Sr. Chief Rich Symington, Navy Pfc Ryan Sternberg, Army Lt Douglas Stahl, Navy CPT John Nastus, Army CPT Ma hew McCarthy, Army CPT Robert Emmons Reservist Adam Starzyk, Air Force SPC Alexander Meditz, Army CPT Michael Lyness, Army Pfc AJ Anderle, Army Col. Patrick Hsieh, Air Force MAJ Christopher Lund, Army Specialist Nicholas James Bradley, Army If you have a family member, rela ve, or friend in the military, especially overseas, or in a dangerous assignment, please let us know so we can request the prayers of our parish family. Simply furnish their name, rank and Branch of Service. Our Knights of Columbus, Council #5959, regularly sends SHOEBOX packages to troops serving overseas when a current military address is provided. For more information, please call Al Beronio at FLU SEASON IS HERE With the onset of flu season, you may not be feeling 100%. Please know that it is totally appropriate to nod at the Sign of Peace, rather than shaking hands. We also would appreciate your refraining from taking the cup at communion. Receiving the host in your hand is appropriate and is full communion. Hand sanitizer is also available on tables in the narthex and along the side wall of the church (where Eucharistic Ministers use hand sanitizer prior to distributing communion at Mass.) Please feel free to use these before or after Mass. We appreciate your consideration of your fellow parishioners by following these guidelines. How to Report Sexual Abuse If you were sexually abused by a member of the clergy or anyone represen ng the Catholic Church, or know someone who was, you are encouraged to report that abuse to law enforcement and/or by contac ng the Diocesan Response Officer at (908) (24 hours/7 days a week). For more informa on on how to report abuse, visit our diocesan website: h ps://diometuchen.org/report-a-suspected-abuse. li lefriendsnursery@gmail.com Chrism Mass Monday, April 15, 2019 Cathedral of St. Francis, Metuchen 4:00 pm On Monday, April 15, 2019, Bishop James F. Checchio will celebrate the Chrism Mass with the priests of the Diocese. At this Mass, the Bishop will bless the Holy Oils which each parish receives for the rites of anoin ng. Saint Ambrose ( ) began this custom which we now call the Chrism Mass in his Cathedral in Milan. These Holy Oils, which are used to sanc fy the Faithful, have been channels of holiness for centuries! The Oil of Catechumens is used to anoint infants and adults before their Bap sms; the Oil of the Sick is used on the forehead and hands of the infirm in the Sacrament of the Anoin ng of the Sick; and Sacred Chrism is used to anoint the head of the newly bap zed, the foreheads of confirmandi, the hands of a priest at his ordina on, the head of a bishop at his ordina on, and the altar and walls of new churches. At the Mass, all priests make a Renewal of Commitment to Priestly Service, recommi ng themselves to their Bishop and to their ministry to God and His People; the Bishop and all Priests then ask the people for a pledge of their prayerful support. All are strongly encouraged to join in the ancient, grace-filled Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi in Metuchen at 4:00 p.m. St. Mary Byzan ne Catholic Church to Resume the Slavic Dinner Wednesday, April 10, 2019 The dinner will be held in the St. Mary Parish Center 1900 Brooks Boulevard Hillsborough, NJ Dinner includes all you can eat Pirohi, Stuffed Cabbage, Kielbasa and Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes, Salad, Dessert and Beverage. The cost: $15.00 for adults (age 9 and up) $ 5.00 for Children (8 and under) 4

6 Parish Info LENTEN REGULATIONS 2019 Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are Days of Fast and Abstinence: Limit 1 Full Meal For Catholics between 18 and 59, inclusive. All Fridays in Lent are Days of Abstinence: For All Catholics who have reached their 14th year. Easter Duty Obligation: After they have been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist, Catholics are bound by the obligation of receiving Communion at least once a year. This precept should be fulfilled in the Easter Season. Catholics are also bound to confess serious (mortal) sins at least once a year, but this is not limited to the Lenten/ Easter Season. Ash Wednesday -March 6th Every Friday During Lent Stations of the Cross (no Stations of the Cross on 3/29) Palm Sunday April 14th Holy Thursday April 18th Good Friday April 19th Easter Vigil April 20th LENTEN DEVOTIONS Daily Mass - 9 am and 12:30 pm Sta ons of the Cross - - Friday at 7 pm 8 pm (No Sta ons of the Cross March 29th) Night of Awakening - March 29th, 7 pm Our Lady of Guadalupe Traveling Devo onal Kit (available for sign out in the Narthex) CCW PALM CROSS SALE A er all Masses April 6th-7th and April 13th-14th $10 FIRST FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION April 5th 7-8 PM ST. PEREGRINE MASS April 6th Noon OTHER EVENTS TO HONOR OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE! Mark Your Calendars! April 10th-7 pm: Parish Hall Musical Presenta on About Mary Performed by the Mustard Seeds, formerly known as the the Roamin Catholic. This inspira onal program is open to all parishioners and friends. Month of May Personal Consecra on to Mary Books available in the Parish Office COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN MARY S WAY OF THE CROSS Friday, April 12th 7 pm Pray the Stations from Mary s Point of View ELLIE SCHIFANO SERVICE AWARD Sponsored by the CCW In memory of Ellie Schifano to gradua ng seniors who are members of Blessed Sacrament Parish. Applicants are judged on their service to Blessed Sacrament and/or the community. Applica ons may be found on the Parish website or on the counter in the Narthex. Deadline for applica ons is May 1st Your Sacrificial Offering Thank you and may God bless you for your con nued support of our parish! March 16-17, 2019 (Excludes online giving) Weekly Offering: $10,672 5

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