4540 El Cerrito Dr. San Diego, CA 92115 Parish Office: 619-582-5722 MASSES: Saturday: 8:00AM; 5:00 PM (Vigil) Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 6:00 PM Weekdays: Tuesday-Friday 8:00 AM (Mondays: 8:00 AM Communion Service) Holy Days & Special Services: see bulletin RECONCILIATION: Saturdays, 4:00 PM PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA: Tuesdays 8:30 AM BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH MARRIAGES: Those wishing to be married must contact the priest at least 9 months before date of marriage. Parish Website: www.blessedsacrament-sandiego.org Parish E-Mail: jyin@blessedsacrament-sandiego.org Fr. Jon P. Kirby, SVD: Pastor Tony Albers: Deacon Herb Kelsey: Deacon Parish ID # for United Way Contributions....9753 BAPTISM INFORMATION 619-582-5722 RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).619-582-5722 Sara Dickman........619-840-2983 FAITH FORMATION, grade 1-8....619-582-5722 Natalie Kathol, Coordinator CONFIRMATION, Teens...619-582-5722 Justine Coliflores BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH SCHOOL 619-582-3862 Anne Egan, Principal School Website: www.bsps-sd.org
From The Pastor We are the Body of Christ In his truly prophetic encyclical letter, Populorum Progressio ("The Development of Peoples," March 26, 1967), Paul VI quoted from the Vatican II document Gaudium et Spes, "God intended the earth and everything in it for the use of all human beings and peoples. Thus, under the leadership of justice and in the company of charity, created goods should flow fairly to all." He continued: "All other rights, whatever they may be, including the rights of property and free trade, are to be subordinated to this principle. They should in no way hinder it; in fact, they should actively facilitate its implementation." Paul's emphasis on the priority of the common good over profit, free market completion, and private ownership of production led him to condemn these aspects of capitalism that have "given rise to hardships, unjust practices, and fratricidal conflicts that persist to this day." While that was certainly true in 1967 50 years ago when Paul VI wrote those words it is even truer today. According to the Institute for Policy Studies, the money handed out in 2014 as bonuses on Wall Street was double the amount made by all U.S. minimum-wage workers combined. The poorest half of the population owns 2.5 percent of American wealth, while the top 1 percent owns 35 percent of the wealth. And globally it's even worse. The poorest half of the Earth's population owns 1 percent of the Earth's wealth, while the richest 1 percent owns 46 percent of world's wealth. In response to the tremendous disparity of wealth between rich and poor, Paul VI declared, "The superfluous goods of wealthier nations ought to be placed at the disposal of poorer nations." He asked world leaders to "set aside part of their military expenditures for a world fund to relieve the needs of impoverished peoples." With prophetic words, he declared, "We cannot approve a debilitating arms race. It is Our solemn duty to speak out against them. If only world leaders would listen to us, before it is too late!" Remarkably, just nine days after Paul VI's landmark encyclical, King delivered his like-minded speech, "Beyond Vietnam." King lamented the U.S. war on poverty's surrender to the U.S. war in Vietnam. He said America would never make the needed investments to end poverty as long as wars like "Vietnam continued to draw men and skills and money like some demonic, destructive suction tube." And to those who criticized his linking the evils of racism and poverty with the evils of war he responded, "Have they forgotten that my ministry is in obedience to the One who loved his enemies so fully that he died for them? What can I say to the Vietcong or Castro or to Mao as a faithful minister of this One? Can I threaten them with death or must I not share with them my life?" (excerpts from: Pope Paul's encyclical, King's speech more relevant than ever, Tony Magliano National Catholic Reporter, May 2, 2017) Home Masses We continue to have Home Masses. Pleased contact the office if you wish to host a Mass. We are Happy to Welcome New Parishioners Registration forms are Available in the Parish Office. Call or Stop by the Parish Office (619) 582-5722 or Email: jyin@blessedsacrament-sandiego.org FATHERHOOD Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father! --Lydia M. Child June 18 - Body and Blood of Christ A Vocation View: Before I formed you in the womb I knew you. Even before the beginning of your life, God has set out a plan for your ultimate happiness. Have courage to embrace that plan. DIVINE WORD MISSIONARIES and SISTER SERVANTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 800-553-3321
Father s Day - Sunday, June 18 We include all our Fathers in our 9 day Novena of Masses beginning on Father s Day. Please turn in your Father s Day envelopes with the names of these special men you wish to include in our prayers. Your envelopes will be placed on the altar. Extra envelopes are available in the Church. Women s Club Want You! What is preventing you from being a member of BSP s Women s Club? NOTHING!!! This Weekend June 17-18 Feast of Corpus Christi Blessed Sacrament Parish Feast Day As a Faith Community we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi and our parish feast day. We encourage you to wear your Name Tags and to dress in White Attire. YOU ARE OUR FUTURE Become a member ($5.00 per year dues) & we will email you all our monthly minutes so that you are able to see & enjoy our meetings. Come and participate in our three fund raising events. All our proceeds go to the upkeep of our altar, purchasing the wine, hosts, oil, candles, etc. Please contact Pat Luebbers (President) at 619-262-8522 for further information. Regularly meets 2nd Thurs. of each month. (No Meet July and August - summer break) FINANCIAL UPDATE 2017 June 11 weekend $5,485.00 Thank you for your continued support. Fr. Jon and the Staff of Blessed Sacrament Parish Wish all the Fathers of the Parish a Blessed Father s Day! SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ; Father's Day Monday: Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time; St. Romuald Wednesday: St. Aloysius Gonzaga; Summer begins Thursday: St. Paulinus of Nola; Ss. John Fisher and Thomas More Friday: The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Saturday: The Nativity of St. John the Baptist Sat. Sun. Mon. June 17 June 18 June 19 5:00pm 10:00am 6:00pm Weekly Mass Intentions Fr. Bill Rowland, int. Thomas Duneghy Parishioners Tues. Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat. June 20 June 21 June 22 June 23 June 24
Peter s Pence Collection June 17-18 Next week, our second collection will be for Peter s Pence, which provides Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Please be generous. For more information, visit www.usccb.org/peters-pence. JOIN THE PADRINOS! Become a Padrino to sponsor a child or a family in our school. Any amount that you can give will help a child and safeguard the future of the school. Please contact the parish office. Mass of Thanksgiving Church Sound System Donors Tuesday, June 27-5:00pm To honor those who contributed to the church sound system you are invited to a special Thank You Mass. Bibliodrama All parishioners are invited to attend our BSP Bibliodrama sessions. Come and learn about the background of your weekly scriptural texts and experience the dynamism of the Gospel. Next session will be in the Parish Hall Library Monday June 26, 6:30pm. BSP Devotions Morning Prayer (Liturgy of the Hours) Weekdays 7:30 AM (Before Mass) Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions Tuesdays (After Mass) Readings for the Week Monday: 2 Cor 6:1-10; Mt 5:38-42 Tuesday: 2 Cor 8:1-9; Mt 5:43-48 ]Wednesday: 2 Cor 9:6-11; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: 2 Cor 11:1-11; Mt 6:7-15 Friday: Dt 7:6-11; 1 Jn 4:7-16; Mt 11:25-30 Saturday: Is 49:1-6; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 Sunday: Jer 20:10-13; Rom 5:12-15; Mt 10:26-33 Blessed Sacrament Parish School (Transitional Kindergarten - grade 8) Monthly Campus Tours 10:30am-11:30am (or by appointment) Contact: admissions@bsps-sd.org (619) 582-3862 www.bsps-sd.org Growing great minds and great hearts to be servant leaders. School Development! On June 10 the school began some construction upgrades. We will keep parishioners informed about these as soon as we get more information. School Integration Plan for BSPS & OLSH New School Site: Blessed Sacrament New Management: Diocesan Governance Model Date for merger: 2018-2019 See Flyer at Church Doors for Transition Details College Sub Shop will donate 20% to BSPS during 2017! 6150 El Cajon Blvd. Mention Blessed Sacrament at your time of purchase. THANK YOU, College Subs!
Parish Events Daily Prayer for Our Priests June 18 - Feast of Corpus Christi(Parish Feast Day) June 18 - Father s Day & 9 Day Novena Begins June 21 - Summer Begins June 26 - Bibliodrama 6:30pm PH Library July & Aug. - No Cares for Kids Mtg. July & Aug. - No Women s Club Mtg. July/Aug. - No Soup & Salad July 4 - Independence Day Holiday, CH office closed July 9 - Diocesan African Mas & Gathering 1pm July 15-16 Mission Cooperation Appeal PARISH MINISTRIES & GROUPS Interested in joining a ministry group? Contact the person listed below or church office. (area codes are (619) except were listed) Adoration Chapel..582-5722 Altar Servers: Judy Cromwell..582-5722 Cares For Kids-Blessed Sacrament Teresa Markey..582-2141 Contemporary Choir: (10:00 am & 6 pm Masses).582-5722 Culture of Life: Margie Morrison 582-8651 Eucharistic Ministers: Church Office 582-5722 Knights of Columbus: John Agoh........278-8405 Lectors: Cynthia Gonzales.218-8155 BSPS Parent-Teacher Group (PTG): Kristen Crisostomo (President)..klhbones@aol.com Prayer Chain Maria Contreras...917-5850 Traditional Choir: Patti Burch (8 am Mass).735-6330 Tuesday Fun Club: Peggy Raynoha 582-3657 Ushers: Church Office....582-5722 Vocations Committee: Dick Reid...583-1081 Women s Club: Pat Luebbers. 262-8522 Youth Ministry (High School Students): Parish Office.....582-5722 O Jesus, I pray for your faithful and fervent priests; for your unfaithful & tepid priests; for your priests laboring at home or abroad in distant mission fields; for your tempted priests; for your lonely & desolate priests; for your young priests; for your dying priests; for the souls of your priests in Purgatory. But above all, I recommend to you the priests dearest to me: the priest who baptized me, the priests who absolved me from my sins, the priests at whose Masses I assisted & who gave me Your body & blood in Communion, the priests to whom I am indebted any other way especially (name.) O Jesus, keep them all close to your heart, and bless them abundantly in time & in eternity. Amen. --St. Therese of Lisieux Monday ~ June 19 Rev. Miguel Campos, Sch.P. Tuesday ~ June 20 Rev. George Carroll, SJ Wednesday ~ June 21 Rev. Msgr. Joseph Carroll Thursday ~ June 22 Rev. Kevin Casey, SJ Friday ~ June 23 Rev. José Castillo Saturday ~ June 24 Rev. Juan Castillo, CJM Sunday ~ June 25 Rev. Ricardo Castro, MC AROUND TOWN Aug. 19 - Immaculate Heart Radio 1000AM ELEVATE Conference at Sheraton San Diego Website: elevate.ihradio.com ; If you have any questions contact Emily Quimpo, our School Ambassador, at 619-405-9660 Calling all Rosary High School Classmates of 1977! Reunion plans in process for August 2017. Please contact Lila (Monks) at lilaquigley@aol.com with your contact information so we may include you! Sept. 1-3 SCRC Catholic Renewal Convention Aflame with the Spirit at Anaheim Convention Center & Arena, over 50 Catholic speakers including Bishop Robert Barron; for brochure/ info. 818-771-1361 or registration spirit@scrc.org Father Joe s Villages Debuts Film Portraying Journey to Overcome Homelessness Golden Globe -nominated animation studio partnered with Father Joe s to depict an important story of hope. Visit my.neighbor.org/wesee to watch the animated film.
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