Blessed Sacrament Church 15 Shea Place New Rochelle, NY 10801 914-632-3700 Fax: 914-632-0732 www.blessedsacramentnr.com Email: 15shea@optonline.net Pastor: Rev. William Luciano Parochial Vicars Rev. Biju Peter, C.M.I. Rev. George Obeng-Yeboah-Asuamah Youth & Spanish Ministry Rev. Richard Alejunas, S.D.B. Deacons Deacon Francis B. Orlando Deacon Angel Camacho Office Manager: Ms. Teresa Larkin Organist & Music Director: Mr. John Wolfe The Sacrament of Baptism: Call the rectory to make an appointment with a priest. No date will be given until the necessary paperwork is received and verified. The Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements should be made at least (6) six months to a year in advance. Call the Rectory to make an appointment with the Pastor. No dates are given over the phone. Parish Registration: All Catholics living in the Parish should be registered. Parents with children in our school religion program must be registered and using envelopes. Kindly inform us if you are moving. Religious Education Program: 24 Maple Avenue 914-235-7311 Deacon Francis B. Orlando, Director Ms. Gladis Kann, Secretary Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Cemetery located at 95 Kings Highway Cemetery Office at 15 Shea Place 914-636-6343 Office Manager: Mrs. Noreen Orlando Devotions: Miraculous Medal Novena: Monday, after 12:10pm Mass First Friday of the Month: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after 12:10pm Mass till 3:00pm with Prayers to the Divine Mercy to follow. Sunday Mass: Sat. 5:00pm in English, 7:00pm in Spanish, Sun. 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am & 12:10pm All Masses on Sunday in English 1st Sunday of the Month at 1:30pm Mass in French Weekday Mass: Monday to Friday: 7:00am, 12:10pm Saturday: 8:00am, 12:10pm Holy Day Mass: Vigil 5:00pm Feast itself: 7:00am & 12:10pm (This is our usual schedule unless noted in the Bulletin) Sacrament of Confession: Mon. to Fri. 6:45 to 6:55am and 11:30am to 12 noon Sat. 11:30am to 12:00 noon; 4:00pm to 4:55pm; and in Spanish at 6:30pm to 6:50pm
BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH From the Pastor s Desk The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: part four As we are about to begin our look at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, it is important to remember two important facts. First, when the priest offers the Mass he does so in the person of Jesus Christ. What does this mean? It means that when you see a priest celebrate (offer) the Mass, it is Jesus himself once again offering this unending sacrifice. Secondly, when the Sacred Scriptures (readings) are proclaimed (read), it is God Himself who is speaking to His people and Christ, present in His Word, proclaiming the Gospel. These two facts show us how intimately involved God is in the Mass. The Mass is divided into two major parts. The first is called the Liturgy of the Word (First Reading, Psalm, Second Reading, Alleluia, Gospel, Homily, Creed and Petitions) and the second, The Liturgy of the Eucharist (Offering of the gifts, Offertory Prayer, Preface, Eucharistic Prayer, Our Father, Rite of Peace, Holy Communion, and Prayer after Communion). There are also two smaller parts: the Introductory Rites (Hymn, Greeting, Penitential Act, Kyrie, Gloria and Opening Prayer) and the Concluding Rites (Priests Greeting, Dismissal, Kissing of the Altar, and Hymn). What time is the Mass supposed to begin? Now, you might think that this is a trick question. Every Church has posted times of when the Mass is to start. Yet, if the priest were to start the Mass at the posted time he would be violating the first rubric (rule) of the Mass. You see, the first rubric that the priest is told to follow states: When the people are gathered, the Priest approaches the altar with the ministers while the Entrance Chant is sung. Notice again what the rubric states. It does not state: when some of the people are gathered, or even, when most of the people are gathered. The presumption is that all of the people are gathered. In every parish, if we were to faithfully follow this rubric, the priest would not begin the Mass until about twenty-five to thirty minutes after the scheduled start time. If the priest was to wait until every one got there, in other words - start the Mass late, people would complain loudly. Yet, many people don't mind coming late even though the Mass is the supreme act of worship of God by the Church. PAGE TWO True Compassion and Caring at the End of Life: The Life and Legacy of Rose Hawthorne The Blessed Sacrament Respect Life Committee will sponsor a talk, True Compassion and Caring at the End of Life: The Life and Legacy of Rose Hawthorne by Sr. Mary Joseph O.P. of the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne. The talk will take place on Wednesday, November 16th at 7:30 PM in the Blessed Sacrament School Auditorium, with refreshments to follow. Rose Hawthorne was the daughter of author Nathaniel Hawthorne and a convert to Catholicism. She became a wife and mother, and after her husband s death, founded the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne to care for the sick and dying. The Church declared Rose Hawthorne a Servant of God in 2003; and the cause for her canonization is officially under way. At a time when euthanasia advocates are pushing for the legalization of physician- assisted suicide, the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne stand in stark contrast to those who would kill, rather than care for patients in the last stages of life s journey. Please join us for this story of her courageous love and to learn more, on the reasons to oppose physician-assisted suicide. French Mass The next Mass, to be celebrated in the French language, will be held next Sunday, November 6th, at 1:30pm. First Friday - November 4th Our sense of worship informs the way we think about God and the way we act towards Him. To help us worship God, in the way He should be worshiped, next Friday, at 3pm and every First Friday, of the month, we will have prayers in Honor of the Divine Mercy and Benediction, at the conclusion of these prayers. Three o clock is the Hour of Divine Mercy, as told to Saint Faustina by Jesus, and recorded in her diary: Divine Mercy in My Soul. We will pray the Chaplet and Litany of Divine Mercy.
The Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Formed Do you find yourself wondering aimlessly on the internet? Of course you know that this type of behavior can cause you all sorts of problems. Well, we have a solution for you and a place you can go and learn about our precious Roman Catholic Faith and at the same time enjoy good movies, books and audio. I know it seems like a dream but it is true. The Archdiocese has given each parish a one year subscription to a website called: Formed. You can sign up for free and begin using its content right away. All you have to do is go to the website: www.formed.org Once you get to that website, you put in the Parish Code: WGFJ7N (the Parish Code is case sensitive so make sure the letters are all in caps). It will ask you to register as a user just so they can keep track of what programs are popular and which are not. They also have a number of choices in Spanish. Why not take a look and see what is available. Wisdom of the Saints Saint Charles Borromeo said: If we wish to make any progress in the service of God, we must begin every day of our life with new eagerness. We must keep ourselves in the presence of God, as much as possible, and have no other view or end in all our actions but the divine honor. If a tiny spark of God s love already burns within you, do not expose it to the wind, for it may get blown out Stay quiet with God. Do not spend your time in useless chatter Do not give yourself to others so completely that you have nothing left for yourself. Behold Jesus Christ crucified, who is the only foundation of our hope; He is our Mediator and Advocate; the victim and sacrifice for our sins. He is Goodness and Patience itself; His mercy is moved by the tears of sinners and He never refuses pardon and grace to those who ask it with a truly contrite and humbled heart. PAGE THREE Music Notes for this Weekend By John Wolfe, Organist and Music Director Prelude: Praeludium in G Minor, BuxWV 149/1 by Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) Opening Hymn: number 539 All Creatures of Our God and King Anthem: Be Still and Know that I am God by Michael Larkin (b.1951) Offertory Hymn: number 664 Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling Communion Hymn: number343 I Received the Living God Closing Hymn: number 28 Blessed By Your Sacrifice Postlude: Fugue in G Minor, BuxWV 149/2 by Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) Dietrich Buxtehude was an important progenitor of the Baroque era s Stylus Phantasticus, or fantastic style, which is characterized by its wild, over-the-top exuberance and caprice. In this Praeludium and many similar free organ compositions, Buxtehude strung together discrete segments that are unified in tonality but highly contrasting in affect, lending the whole a manic unpredictability. The opening is improvisational and capricious, with a rhetorical call to attention soon proceeding to spin off dazzling flourishes above a repeating, insistent bass line. This gives way to a mournful lament in four-voice counterpoint, followed in quick succession by the third section, a rapid, fiendish dance. The composer crowns his prelude with a fugue, in which strictly controlled writing once again gives way to a free display of virtuosity. The four selfcontained units in this piece congeal into a single composition by refracting off from one another as in a hall of mirrors. Paradoxically, the diversity among elements adds rather than detracts from our sense that this is a unified and cohesive musical work. The Music for All Saint Day: Prelude: Toccata in D Minor, BWV 565 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Opening Hymn: 723 - For All The Saints Offertory Hymn: number726 Blessed Feast of Blessed Martyrs Communion Hymn: number 616 Shall We Gather at the River Closing Hymn: 617 - Sing with All the Saints in Glory Postlude: Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565 By Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
October 30, 2016 Pro-Life Holy Hour Monday, November 7th at 7:30pm The Pro-life Committee, of Blessed Sacrament Church, will be holding a Holy Hour on the night before the Presidential Election. It is so important to pray for our country as we are faced with such a momentous decision. The Holy Hour will begin at 7:30pm. All are invited to attend. Don Bosco Youth Center Here at Blessed Sacrament The Don Bosco Youth Center is open from 10am till 2pm on Saturday s. Brother Steven, the Program Director last year, is in charge again this year. This youth program is be for boys and girls from grades 1 to 8 and is located in the former Blessed Sacrament School. This Youth Center offers a safe, adult supervised environment for children, on scheduled Saturdays, 10am to 2pm, with organized indoor/outdoor sports, game rooms, homework help, arts & crafts, leadership training, hot lunch, etc. For more information, you can contact Brother Steven by calling Salesian High School at (914) 632-0248. ALL CHILDREN ARE WELCOME!!! The Adult and Youth Choir Our Adult and Youth Choirs have their regular Wednesday evening rehearsals, led by Director of Music, John A. Wolfe. Rehearsal of the Youth Choir will be on Wednesdays at 6:00pm. The rehearsals of the Adult Choir will be on Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Singers of all ages, voice types and levels of training are welcome -- no prior experience necessary. If you're interested in joining, please speak to Mr. Wolfe after any of the Masses. John Wolfe in Concert at Saint Patrick s Cathedral Our Organist and Choir Director will be performing an Organ Concert at Saint Patrick s Cathedral, next Sunday, November 6th at 3:15pm. This concert is part of the Cathedral s Afternoon Kilgen Organ Recital Series. The Cathedral is located on 5th Avenue between 50th and 51st Street. The performance is free to the public. In Memoriam PAGE FOUR Our hearts go out to those who lost loved ones this year. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And may perpetual light shine upon them. The following are those who were recently buried from Blessed Sacrament Church. May God strengthen their families in this time of trial. Eileen Tardibuono What Do I Do? This is, unfortunately, a question that we are being asked more and more, in relation to a person s ashes (cremains). Over the years, it has become more popular to have a person cremated after death. The reasons for this are varied. Yet, the one troubling aspect is that sometimes after the funeral, or after the cremation, the ashes (cremains) are then placed in a closet (basement, attic or on a mantel) at home. There is no doubt that it is hard to let a loved one go, but the ashes should be buried in a cemetery. There have been occasions when we are asked what to do with the ashes that have been in a closet, or attic, for many years. Recently, a couple purchased a house, in the area, and they found a person s ashes in the basement. I am sure that the previous owners did not intend to leave their loved one behind, but it can easily happen. Ask any funeral director and they will tell you that families have their loved ones cremated and then never come back to pick them up. When I say never, I mean never. To be honest with you, I just don't understand that type of behavior. The Catholic Church teaches that those who have died should be buried with dignity, whether it is a full body or ashes. You would never think of keeping a full dead body in your home, would you? Ashes are a full dead body just in another form. Bury them. Don t Forget Don t forget to turn you clock back one hour next Saturday night, November 5th, before you go to bed. Don't be late for Church next Sunday.
October 30, 2016 Mass Intentions for the Week Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time Monday, October 31st 7:00am Bill Petrizzo 12:10pm Victoria Bretti 5:00pm All Saints Mass Tuesday, November 1st: Solemnity of All Saints 7:00am All Saints Mass 12:10pm All Saints Mass 7:00pm All Saints Mass Wednesday, November 2nd: All Souls Day 7:00am All the Faithful Departed 12:10pm All the Faithful Departed Thursday, November 3rd: St. Martin de Porres 7:00am All Souls in Purgatory 12:10pm All Souls Mass Novena Friday, November 4th: St. Charles Borromeo 7:00am Salvatore Pansarella 12:10pm All Souls Mass Novena Saturday, November 5th: Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00am Susan Rose 12:10pm All Souls Mass Novena Memorials for the Week The Bread and Wine, used at all the Masses this week, are donated in memory of Edward and Catherine Lange. The Sanctuary Lamp, burns this week, in memory of Jorge and Eleuteria Altarejos. All Saints Day - November 1st Holy Day of Obligation All Saints Day, this Tuesday, November 1st, is a Holy Day of Obligation this year. On this day, we give thanks to God for all those who have been declared Saints in the Roman Catholic Church. In looking at their lives, we see ordinary people who lived their lives in such a way it gives us inspiration to imitate them. Masses will be celebrated on Monday, October 31st at 5:00pm and on Tuesday at 7:00am, 12:10pm and 7:00pm. All the Masses will be in English. Collections PAGE FIVE Our Collection last week $7,431.00 Same Sunday Last Year $7,784.00 October Energy\Fuel $3,129.00 Thank you for your continued financial support of our Parish and its many needs. Your financial generosity for the upkeep of our Parish buildings and programs is essential and greatly appreciated. If there is a problem in receiving your Offertory envelopes, please call Teresa at the Rectory Office. She will be happy to help you. Readings for the Week of October 30, 2016 Monday: Phil 2:1-4; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Wednesday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11; Jn 6:37-40 Thursday: Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 15:1-10 Friday: Phil 3:17 4:1; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 16:1-8 Saturday: Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112:1b-2, 5-6, 8a, 9; Lk 16:9-15 Sunday: 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14; Ps 17:1, 5-6, 8, 15; 2 Thes 2:16 3:5; Lk 20:27-38 All Souls Day and Novena Envelopes All Souls Day - November 2nd All Souls Day and Novena Mass Envelopes are to be found at the entrances of the Church. Your intentions for your deceased family members and loved ones will be remembered on All Souls Day (Wednesday, November 2nd) and on these additional dates at the 12:10pm Mass: November 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th. Why do we pray for the dead? Look to the Second Book of Maccabees 12:39-45 and the Second Letter of Saint Paul to Timothy 1:18. There is a rich tradition, from Jesus time and in the Church today, to pray for those who have died.
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