Office Phone: 757-423-8305 Office Fax: 757-451-3335 Residence Phone: 757-489-9636 Website: www.blessed-sacrament.com Email: office@blessed-sacrament.com Third Sunday of Easter 10 April 2016 6400 NEWPORT AVENUE NORFOLK, VIRGINIA 23505 OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm The church is open at 8:00 am weekdays. MASS SCHEDULE Weekday Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 am Thursday: 12:00 pm- DePaul Weekend Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am and 10:30 am (Nursery available September May) PARISH STAFF Pastor Father Joseph H. Metzger III, STB, STL Deacon Rev. Mr. J. Derek Turrietta dturrietta@blessed-sacrament.com Director of Music Ministries and Administrative Assistant Gregg Marino, gmarino@blessed-sacrament.com Director of Religious Education Lisa Diaz ldiaz@blessed-sacrament.com Youth Coordinator Rachel Pressler rpressler@blessed-sacrament.com Receptionist Sr. Regina Stupak, I.H.M. srregina@blessed-sacrament.com Bookkeeper Barbara Vasko office@blessed-sacrament.com RECONCILIATION Individual confessions are heard Saturdays at 4:00 pm, at seasonal Reconciliation Services, and by appointment. MARRIAGE Active registered members need to contact the parish office at least six months prior to the intended date for the pre-nuptial inquiry and to enroll for the preparation classes. BAPTISM Active registered parents or adult individuals need to call the office to enroll for the preparation classes. MINISTRY TO SICK Ministers may bring the Eucharist to sick and homebound parishioners. Please arrange for this Sacrament by calling Sr. Regina, 757-423-8305. Anointing of the Sick is encouraged by appointment. R.C.I.A. A program to assist adults to prepare for the Sacraments of Initiation. Please contact Deacon Derek Turrietta, dturrietta@blessed-sacrament.com, to enroll in the program. Classes are held Tuesdays at 7:00 pm, September May; baby sitting provided. REGISTRATION Please complete the registration form if you desire to join the parish. By completing this form, you are put on our records for all pastoral services. CHAIRMEN Thom Violette, Parish Pastoral Council Rick Kiefner, Parish Finance Council Christianna Hilovsky, Mary Collis, Parish Community Life John Clark, Linda Vigneault, Justice & Peace Outreach ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC SCHOOL 757-440-5500 www.stpcs.org BISHOP SULLIVAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 757-467-2881 www.chsvb.org Confirmation Mass Sunday, 17 April, 2:00 pm Boys Choir of HR Concert Sunday, 17 April, 4:00 pm
SUNDAY, 10 APRIL 2016 Readings for the Week of 10 April 2016 Sunday: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41/Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13 Rv 5:11-14/Jn 21:1-19 or 21:1-14 Monday: Acts 6:8-15/Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30 Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51--8:1a/Ps 31:3-4, 6-8, 17, 21 Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8/Ps 66:1-7/Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40/Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20 Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20/Ps 117:1-2/Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: Acts 9:31-42/Ps 116:12-17/Jn 6:60-69 Next Sunday: Acts 13:14, 43-52/Ps 100:1-3, 5 Rv 7:9, 14b-17/Jn 10:27-30 BUONA PASQUA! Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, We congratulate members of our Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults/Children programs who were received into the Catholic community at the Great Easter Vigil: Baptized, Confirmed and 1st Communion: Declan Breslin, Amber Broughman, Lily Hetman, Danielle Price, Giada Price, Jason Price, and Janet Stephenson. Profession of Faith, Confirmed and 1st Communion: Mutis Adell Capizzi, Carolyn Hawkins, Brandon Sawyer, and Jackson Sawyer. Marriage Validation: Jason and Danielle Price. Catholics for Confirmation and Eucharist: Joshua Robert Campos, Moises Finale, and Erin Turner. I thank everyone who helped to make the Sacred Triduum Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Great Easter Vigil and the Easter Sunday Masses so meaningful and beautiful. I am grateful to our Choir, all Liturgical Ministers, Altar Servers, and the people who decorated the church. It was a great celebration of our Lord and I am honored to be a part of this community. Happy Easter season. Pax, Fr. Joe THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER WEEKLY SCHEDULE Monday, 11 April Fr. Joe s Day Off 8:00 am Church Opens (Monday Friday) 9:00 am Office Opens (Monday Friday) Tuesday, 12 April 8:00 am Staff Meeting 9:00 am Mass offered for Janet Brosky (+) 6:30 pm RCIA-Children 7:00 pm RCIA Adult Wednesday, 13 April 9:00 am Mass offered for Tom Mason 10:00 am St. Martha s Meeting & Luncheon 6:30 pm Confirmation Rehearsal Thursday, 14 April 12:00 pm Mass at DePaul 7:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm Justice & Peace meeting Social Hall Closed Friday, 15 April 9:00 am Mass offered for Georgia Mason 11:00 am Barry Robinson Center Prayer Service Social Hall Closed RELIGIOUS ED REGISTRATION WEEKEND Religious Ed (Grades K-5) Edge (Grades 6-8) Life Teen ( Grades 9-12) Saturday, 16 April 4:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:00 pm Vigil Mass offered for Members of the Mullen & Babbitt families (+) Sunday, 17 April 8:00 am Mass offered for Parishioners (+) 9:00 am Religious Ed. (Grades K-5) (meets in Church) 9:00 am Edge (Grades 6-8) (meets in social hall) 9:00 am Adult Ed. w/ Larry Dotolo 10:30 am Mass offered for Frank Price (+) 2:00 pm Confirmation Mass 4:00 pm The Boys Choir of Hampton Roads (free concert & reception afterwards) No Life Teen BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS AFTER ALL MASSES
10 APRIL 2016 PRAY FOR PEACE Baby Closet Drive 10-17 April (benefiting Catholic Charities) Baby clothing for newborn-size 5T (boys and girls), new baby bottles, and other feeding items, bottle warmers, bibs, blankets, diaper genies, "bouncy" seats, new or gently used toys for newborns, infants, and toddlers (Please no diapers.) FREE CONCERT NEXT SUNDAY, 17 APRIL 4:00 PM BOYS CHOIR OF HAMPTON ROADS BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH 2016 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL MONDAY, 27 JUNE THURSDAY, 30 JUNE 9:00 AM NOON AGE 5 (completed kindergarten) GRADE 5 REGISTRATION FEE: $ 10.00 / FAMILY Please return this form to the office either by mail, the collection basket or hand it to one of the ushers. Parish: Date: Student Name: Age: Parent/Guardian: Address: Home Phone: Cell Phone : E-mail: In Case of Emergency Contact: Allergies or other Medical Conditions: Name & phone number, if you are able to assist us: Please contact the office, 423-8305, office@blessed-sacrament.com, with any questions.
10 APRIL 2016 JELLY BEAN PRAYER Red is for the blood He gave, Green is for the grass He made, Yellow is for the sun so bright. Orange is for the edge of night, Black is for the sins we made. White is for the grace He gave, Purple is for his hour of sorrow, Pink is for our new tomorrow. A bag full of jelly beans is yummy to eat, It s a picture, a promise, a special treat. BAPTISMAL INFORMATION The next Baptism class is scheduled for Sunday, 15 May. The next celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism is scheduled for next Sunday, 16 April. Active members of Blessed Sacrament Catholic parish who wish to have a child baptized will need to complete a Baptismal form and attend the preparation class. Please call Lisa Diaz, 757-423-8305, Monday Wednesday to register. Baptism Class (Sundays, 11:30 am): 15 May, 5 June, 7 August, 4 September, 2 October, 6 November, 4 December Sacrament of Baptism: 16 April (5:00 pm), 22 May (10:30 am), 18 June (5:00 pm), 2 July (5:00 pm), 14 August (10:30 am), 17 September (5:00 pm), 16 October (8:00 am), 19 November (5:00 pm), 10 December (5:00 pm) SUNDAY NIGHTS 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 10 April Global Village A Night on how to be Stewards of Humanity 17 April NO Life Teen Celebration of Confirmation 24 April God Save the Queen A Night on Government and Social Justice Life Teen is Open to all High School Students (Grades 9-12) Please Contact Rachel Pressler, (757) 423-8305 or rpressler@blessed-sacrament.com with questions or for further information. Sunday Mornings 9:00 AM 10:10 AM 17 April The Buddy System A Morning on the Book of Ruth 24 April The Bestselling Book of All Time A Morning on the Bible EDGEstravaganza Thursday, 28 April 6:00 pm 8:00 pm Inside and Out A Night on Modesty. *Dinner Provided EDGE is Open to all Middle School Students (Grades 6-8) Please Contact Rachel Pressler, (757) 423-8305 or rpressler@blessed-sacrament.com with questions or for further information. FREE NEON DANCE PARTY Saturday, 30 April 7 pm 9 pm DJ playing music;grades 5-8 FUN, FOOD, GAMES
BLESSED SACRAMENT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Please remember our sick and shut-ins with your prayers, calls, cards, and presence: OUR PARISHIONERS: Elsa Bard, Barbara Brady, Lisa Callaham, Jackie Camire, Theresa Chandler, Jim Dellaripa, Pattie Gambardella, Betty Guille, Jack Hahn, Don Hirtz, Samantha Jackson, Allegra Kenyon, Denise McCue, Josie Murtz, Dorothy Sink, Helen & Isaac Smallwood, Frank Smith, Walt Sobczyk, Father Robert Ruth, Juanita Taylor, Mary Grace Thompson, Shannon Turner, and Ron Zoby FRIENDS AND RELATIVES OF PARISHIONERS: Judy & Rudy Angulo, Ron, Ronnie & Aaron Bowie, Nancy Curles, Danny Deitz, Sr. Katherine Durney, Melissa Edwards, Lupe Escolante, Sheila Farr, Margaret Gangewere, Judy Goerlitz, Maggie Harris, Fr. Dan Klem, Pam Lane, Sandy Maher, Patrick Milinazzo, Maybeth, Marie, Don & Donna Nash, Bob O Connor, Daniel Rafferty, Estelle Sherman, Joe Smith, John & Jane Stepanik, Kay Stubbs, and Sylvia Walker Congratulations to John Clark, who has been chosen as one of this year s recipients of the Saint Patrick Catholic School s eighth grade Servant Leadership Awards. John will be honored at a dinner tonight at the school, 6:00 pm. The dinner proceeds of $ 5 per person will benefit the graduating class s legacy of the ninth Station of the Cross. If you have never received your offertory envelopes mailed from the parish, you are not registered at Blessed Sacrament. If you have considered yourself a member, please ensure that you are registered, for only then can Blessed Sacrament write on your behalf to other parishes authorizing you to be a sponsor at a Baptism, or Confirmation, or a witness at a wedding. Registration forms are available on the cabinet by the front doors. NORFOLK, VIRGINIA APRIL 10 Youth Choir Reh. 4:30 pm 10 CHWC Mission Trip Meeting 5:00 pm 10 St. Patrick Servant Leadership Award Dinner Honoring John Clark at St. Pat s 6:00 pm ($5 pp, 1000 Bolling Ave., Norfolk) 10,24 Life Teen (Grades 9-12) 6:00 pm 12,19,26 Children s RCIA 6:30 pm 12,19 Adult RCIA 7:00 pm 13 St. Martha s Circle Luncheon 10:00 am 13 Confirmation Rehearsal 6:30 pm 14 Justice & Peace Meeting 7:00 pm 14 Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm 14/15 Social Hall Closed 15 Barry Robinson Ctr. Prayer Srvc. 11:00 am 16,23,30 Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:00 pm 16 Baptisms 5:00 pm 16/17 Blood Pressure Screenings (After All Masses) 16/17,23/24- Religious Ed Registration Wkends Religious Ed-Grades K-5 Edge, Grades 6-8 Life Teen, Grades 9-12 17,24 Religious Ed (Grades K-5) 9:00 am 17,24 Edge (Grades 6 8) 9:00 am 17,24 Adult Religious Ed 9:00 am 17 Confirmation 2:00 pm 17 Boys Choir of Hampton Roads 4:00 pm (FREE Concert) 17 NO Life Teen 19 Women of Faith 10:00 am 19 DRE Meeting 12:00 pm 20 Parish Council Meeting 6:00 pm 21 Youth Coordinators Meeting 10:00 am 21 NO Adult Choir Rehearsal 23/24 Alhambra Collections After Masses Members of the Order of Alhambra, A Catholic Family Fraternal Organization, dedicated to assisting developmentally disabled persons, will be outside the church after all Masses 23/24 April to accept donations. Donations are taken once a year and go to support the Tidewater Area Developmentally Disabled persons. Please be as generous as possible toward this worthy undertaking.