LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Weekday Mass:

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30am Wednesday, 10:30am

Weekend Mass: Saturday: 4:30pm

Sunday: 9:00am & 11:00am

OFFICE HOURS: Monday—Friday, 8:30am –4:00pm

2275 Diamond Avenue NE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 Telephone: (616) 361-7339 Fax: (616) 361-1327 E-Mail: church@bsacrament.net www.bsacrament.net

Fr. George Darling, Pastor

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays at 3:30 pm or by appointment. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parish registration of six months is required. Preparation session required. Contact the parish office for details. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Contact the parish office a minimum of six months prior to the preferred wedding date. Marriage preparation sessions are required.

PARISHIONER MEMBERSHIP New members are always welcome to our Parish. Parishioner status is maintained by registration in the parish, active participation in weekend liturgies and full participation in the parish stewardship program. All family mem-bers 18 years and older should be individually registered with the parish. Parish membership and participation is required of those desiring the Sacraments of Baptism, First Eucharist, Confirmation and Matrimony.

PASTORAL COUNCIL Dan Armock, Chair. Laura Ellis Mary Kahnoski Jeremy Reed Brian Schaab Kathy Schwartz Joe Townshend Scott Ware Donna Wrona

FINANCE COUNCIL Charlie Goode, Chair. Jim Wila, Vice Chair. Tim Callery Tammy Chartier Bob Dean Jim Frey Beth Eliopoulos Barb Lawrence Terry Staskey

BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH PAGE 2 GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN

BY GEORGE….

Sat, Feb 9 VIGIL: 5th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

4:30 pm Gene Borek Sun, Feb 10 5th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:00 am Parish Family 11:00 am Richard Banka Mon, Feb 11 WEEKDAY **No Mass** Tues, Feb 12 WEEKDAY 8:30 am Alice and Barb Host Wed, Feb 13 WEEKDAY 10:30 am Margaret Dumlap Thurs, Feb 14 Ss CYRIL, MONK, and METHODIUS, BISHOP 8:30 am Petronella Miller Fri, Feb 15 WEEKDAY

**No Mass** Sat, Feb 16 VIGIL: 6th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 4:30 pm Leo Boruta Sun, Feb 17 6th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:00 am Kathleen Haney 11:00 am Parish Family

PASTORAL TEAM Father George E. Darling, Pastor…..…father@bsacrament.net

Darrell Beckwith, Business Manager ....dbeckwith@bsacrament.net

Lori Borek, Parish Secretary…………church@bsacrament.net

Jody DeGraw, Dir of Religious Education ….jdegraw@bsacrament.net Vicki Glynn, Religious Ed. Asst….…...vglynn@bsacrament.net

Marie LeMire, Ministry to the Sick & Elderly ….mlemire@bsacrament.net

Michael Debri, Principal ASA….……………..mdebri@asagr.org

Mass Schedule

STEWARDSHIP - Week of February 2 & 3

Week 32/52 Adult Envelopes (165 used) $11,261.50 Automatic Envelopes (33 used) 1,305.00 Youth 33.56 Loose Stewardship 506.36

Total Stewardship this week $13,106.42

YTD $449,580.47 Budget YTD $468,553.85 Last YTD $480,314.76

5% Tithe this week $655.32 YTD Tithe $22,479.02

~In Our Thoughts & Prayers~ Homebound Parishioner of the Week

Once again there is no school today (i.e., Wednes-day) at All Saints Academy because like so many of the other schools, classes were cancelled due to the freezing rain that has left the trees beautifully covered with ice. This past Monday we were the only school not to have classes not because of the weather then but because last Sunday we had a minor to major flood in the newest section of the school due to a backed up pipe that drains the roof drains. It appears that the roof drains on the school building drain into the storm sewer in the parking lot to the west of the school. Somehow, be it the recent extreme cold that creat-ed an ice blockage in the pipe or some other cause, the roof drains were not flowing so the water sat on the roof and in the pipes as it was unable to drain properly, and those pipes that run through the interior of the building de-cided to leak which caused a major flood in the school of-fice and the preschool room next door and minor floods in the other preschool rooms and the Fr. Schiller library. So Sunday afternoon Jody got the opportunity teach me how to vacuum up water with a shop vacuum, something else I can now add to my resume. Bob Dean deserves a great amount of thanks for helping us figure out how to fix the problem. Consequently we are looking into what we have to do to prevent this event from reoccurring and also inves-tigating why the pipes inside the ceilings of the building decided to leak. In three and a half weeks the season of Lent will begin. As I wrote to you three weeks ago now is the time for folks to volunteer to help with the Fish Frys. Remember that St. Paul told the Church in Corinth that we have all been given different gifts. As it applies to Fish Fry, some are good at cooking, some are good at hosting, some are good at preparing food, some are good at waiting tables, some at cleaning up, etc. If in your discernment you have discovered that you have a particular gift that would be of benefit to the common good at Fish Fry, please remember to contact Michelle Beisel at 616-9700838 to volunteer your services for one or more of the Fridays of Lent. If you have any questions about any of the jobs in which we need help please feel free to contact Maureen Bednarek, Lori in the Parish Office, or myself. Remember St. Paul’s image that if all of the parts of the body function well in their individual roles then the body as a whole functions well and is healthy. That the body be healthy is the goal we seek, and his image would be that we achieve that by each of us do-ing our little part with the gifts we have been given. And we would add, For the Greater Glory and Honor of God.

Sacred Scripture Readings for the Week of February 4, 2019 Sunday 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-5, 7-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11 or 15:3-8, 11; Lk 5:1-11 Monday Gn 1:1-10; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 25c; Mk 6:533-56 Tuesday Gn 1:20—2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-30; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday Ss Cyril, Monk, and Methodius, Bishop Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30 Friday Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 17:5-8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20; Lk 6:17,

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2233 Diamond Ave./364-9453 4 Mile Rd./363-7725

Michael Debri, Principal www.asagr.org

Scholastic Book Fair Are you looking for books for your little ones? The elementary campus (2233 Diamond Ave NE) is hosting a scholastic book fair this week dur-ing school hours. Stop by and find some great books. Next week the book fair will be at the middle school campus. Would you like to give the gift of Catholic School Educa-tion? Many of our parish families struggle to afford Catholic school tuition. Some decide they simply can't afford it, even though they want to provide their children with the bless-ings that such an education pro-vides. Now you can help. All Saints Academy's Tuition Angel program makes it possible for you to donate to ASA, and direct your donation to help a youngster learn and grow in God's word. Make a real difference in the life of a child. Please call 364-9453, or go to our web page at www.asagr.org./tuition-angel-program to learn how you can make a difference today… and for years to come.

MISSING A DISH? Please check the parish conference room for dishes you may have left behind from your generous donation to a funeral luncheon. Please take a look after Mass.

~Outside the Parish~

~This Week in our Parish~ Mon/Feb 11: 1:00pm Book Club, MPR 7:00pm Knights of Columbus, MPR Tues/Feb 12: 9:15am-3pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Church 9:15am Adult Bible Study, MPR 6:20-6:50pm Honor Choir rehearsal, MPR 6:50-7:20pm Children’s Choir rehearsal, MPR 7:30pm Adult Choir rehearsal, MPR Thurs/Feb 14: 6:30pm Religious Ed Class, Classrooms Sat/Feb 16: after Mass Blood Pressure Check, Conference room Sun/Feb 17: after both Masses Blood Pressure Check, Conference room

Sponsor of the Week This week’s sponsor is Erhardt Construction. Please see this

ad on the back of the bulletin.

These advertisers help to defray all publishing costs which the Church would otherwise incur. Please pat-ronize the sponsors on the back of this bulletin and thank them for their kind generosity.

Blood Pressure Checks

We are offering free blood pressure checks, next weekend, February 16th & 17th after the 4:30pm, 9 & 11am Masses. You can stop in the conference room across from the elevator and someone will take your blood pressure.

Sweetheart Soup Dinner

You are invited to St. Stanislaus par-ish in Dorr for their Sweetheart Soup Dinner on Sunday, February 17, from 11:30am - 2:30pm. Soups include Czarnina, Chicken noodle, Cheesy Broccoli, Clam Chowder, and Packed Potato. Also there will be a plentiful salad bar, bread, dessert, and a bever-age. Cost: Adults $10, Children (ages 7 - 13) $4, and ages 6 and under are Free. Take out soup by the quart will be available.

Did you know…. You may qualify for free income tax preparation? The St. Alphonsus VITA Tax Program is open to anyone whose income was $27,000 for a single household and $58,000 or less for a family for the year. All taxes are performed by IRS certified volunteers. We are able to file your tax return electronically. Please call our tax line at 616-913-4414 to schedule an appointment.

New diocesan website!

The Office of Communications is excited to announce the launch of a new website for the Diocese of Grand Rapids. Please visit GRdiocese.org to see the new content and layout. Streamlined content means you’ll find what you need faster and the new mobile-friendly design means you can take the diocese with you wherever you go. If you have bookmarked our page on your computer or other device, don’t forget to update your link.

Blood Drive

The Knights of Columbus are hosting a blood drive on Monday, February 18th, 2-7pm in the Church multi-purpose room. You can sign up ahead of time this weekend and next weekend after Mass in the conference room across from the elevator.

With God’s grace, let us follow as faithful disciples.