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Parish of the Blessed Sacrament Third Sunday of Lent March 15, 2020

PASTOR: Father Jeffery Grant Parochial Vicar Father Ron Lorilla Deacon David Erdmann Deacon Tom Burns

PARISH OFFICE: Phone: (217) 528-7521 Fax: (217) 528-3137 Website: www.bsps.org

SCHOOL OFFICE: 748 West Laurel Phone: (217) 522-7534 Fax: (217) 522-7542 ww.bssbruins.org

Office Manager: Margaret Antenan

School Finance Manager: Laura Horton

Parish Finance Manager: Lisa Sarnowski

Principal: Dawn Klinner

School Administrative Asst: Nancy Evans

School Secretary: Michele Hinds-Greenwood

Music Director: Jane Hartman Irwin

Parish School of Religion: Call the Parish Office to register

Development Director: Kim Hoffmann

Maintenance Manager: Ed VonDeBur

Bulletin Submissions: Margaret Antenan Email: mantenan@bsps.org

Dear Parishioners, The corona virus has certainly been the topic of conversation in recent days. Although there has been no reported case in Springfield as I write this column, a train traveling from Chicago to St. Louis was taken out of service to be disinfected because a person on the train may have had the virus. Many assume it is just a matter of time and thus, are frightened. Fear is a healthy emotion if it causes us to use care. However, when fear becomes extreme or unmanageable, hysteria can take over and cause people to act in emotional and irrational ways. We have seen some of this already with people who are hoarding such things as masks and hand sanitizer and others that are charging exorbitant prices for such things. Selfishness, stealing, hiding, even attacking others is often the result of such irrational fear. So how should we respond to the crises? Here are a couple of suggestions. First be informed about the subject. Read about it and get the true facts. The more you know, the less frightening it is. Secondly, be pro-active, not reactive. What should you do and not do in dealing with the threat. What are the common sense steps to take? Our bishop has urged caution, but has not required we change any practices at this time. However, here are some things that could be considered: --You may choose to not shake hands or any other physical contact when it comes to the sign of peace. That does not mean you can’t give the sign of peace. You can still nod, or smile or greet with a friendly word. --You may choose not to take the cup at communion. Even though Jesus told his disciples to “take and eat” and “take and drink”, the church has taught that the fullness of Christ is found in both species. Therefore it is not required to receive both. --You may choose to avoid the holy water fonts. Blessing oneself with holy water is a wonderful reminder of our baptism, but if you are susceptible to sickness, you may wish to refrain from doing so for the time. --You may wish to take communion in the hand rather than on the tongue. Yes, germs can be spread by hand to mouth contact. Where the preference is yours, both ways are considered equally acceptable and reverent by the church. --You may wish to use hand sanitizer or wash your hands to help cut down on the germs. The church has placed hand sanitizers in the entrances for your convenience. As the situation changes, the precautions may also change. I will keep you informed. In the meantime, use caution and common sense in dealing with this virus and do not let fear keep you from acting like a Christian…or from worshipping God. Fr. Jeff

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CELEBRATING THE DAYS

Monday, January 25 Confessions before Mass 8:00 AM Roberta & John Beall

Tuesday, January 26

Confessions before Mass

8:20 AM Poor Souls’ Shrine

Wednesday, January 27

Confessions before Mass

8:00 AM Intention of the Belz Family

5:30PM Prayer Service

Thursday, January 28

Confessions before Mass

8:00AM Patrick Elchleep

Friday, January 29

Confessions before Mass

8:20AM Marita Child

Saturday, January 30 8:00AM Michael & Nora Dovonan (Latin Mass) 3:00-4:00PM - Confessions 4:30 PM Jack & Kenneth Leahy

Sunday, January 31– Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:00 AM Arlene & Pat Stapleton

8:30 AM Intentions of our Parishioners

10:30 AM George & Marguarite Hughes

CELEBRATING THE DAYS

Monday, March 16 Confessions before Mass

8:00AM Anna Lisa Gietl Elaine Russell

Tuesday, March 17

Confessions before Mass

8:20AM Jay Wavering

Jean Quigley

Wednesday, March 18

Confessions before Mass

8:00AM Zoe Bartolo

Joseph Muller

5:30PM Prayer Service

Thursday, March 19

Confessions before Mass

8:00AM Chick Delano

Anna Lisa Gietl

Friday, March 20

Confessions before Mass

8:20AM Adam Skelton

Brian Joseph & Rachel Madonia

5:30pm Stations of the Cross

Saturday, March 21

Confessions before Mass

8:00AM Anna Eleydiath

3:00-4:00pm Confessions

4:30PM James Wavering

Sunday, March 22– 4th Sunday of Lent

7:00AM James “Mac” Graham

8:30AM Wayne Phillip Moore

10:30AM Intentions of our Parishioners

Rosary beginning at 10:05am is prayed before 10:30am Mass Sundays and includes intentions from the Blessed Sacrament Prayer Line. Please join us in praying for our parish family. Hope to see you there!

SCHOOL NEWS! Tuesday, March 17– Happy St. Patrick’s’ Day Thursday, March 19 –7th Grade Retreat—AM at SHG 7PM Fr. Gaitley presentation in church Friday, March 20– Lifetouch Spring Photos 5-7pm Men’s Fish Fry Scholastic Book Fair open during Fish Fry

Stations of the Cross: 5:30pm on Fridays of Lent Fish Fries: Our Fish Fries this year are from 5-7pm on the following dates: March 20, March 27. All you can eat Walleye $8, Catfish or shrimp $9, and pizza will be available for the kids.

Congratulations to Jackson Stewart!! Jackson recently became an Eagle Scout. Blessed Sacrament is proud of you Jackson.

Congratulations to our 8th Grade Students who were confirmed this past week. Please keep them in your prayers

Monday Morning Group began a great series for Lent, “Forgiven”. Come join us Monday mornings in the Rectory basement (9:15–11:00), all are welcome! . It’s a great time to join the choir! We are preparing for Sundays in Lent, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday! Practices are Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30 in the Choir Room. Come sing and be blessed!

Father Michael Gaitley is coming to Blessed Sacrament Father Michael Gaitley, MIC, is the director of evangelization for the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and the director of formation for the Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy. He will be speaking at Blessed Sacrament Church on Thursday, March 19 from 7-8 pm on the topic of "God the Father". Father Gaitley is the best-selling author of "33 Days to Morning Glory", "Consoling the Heart of Jesus", "The One Thing is Three" and creator of the All Hearts Afire parish-based programs. Father Gaitley will be speaking on his newest book "33 Days to Greater Glory: A Total Consecration to the Father through Jesus based on the Gospel of John"and will offer a book signing after the event. Please mark your calendars for this incredible opportunity our parish has been blessed with. For more information, contact Morgan Ambrose at ambrose@bssbruins.org

Public Health Concerns: During this time of concern for public health Bishop Paprocki has issued the following precautionary measures that could be applied to our diocese: The exchange of the sign of peace is not suspended, but people may exchange it without shaking hands or other physical contact. The distribution of Holy Communion via the chalice is not suspended, but the faithful should be aware that drinking the Precious Blood from the chalice is optional. Our Lord is fully present and received in either or both species. In Bishop Paprocki’s judgment, the public health threat has NOT become so dire in our diocese to warrant granting a general dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass or to suspend public celebrations of the liturgy, including Mass. Blessed Sacrament School is looking for an early elementary teacher, middle grades teacher, and Spanish teacher for the 2020-2021 school year. Applicants should send a resume and completed certified school staff application to Dawn Klinner, Blessed Sacrament School, 748 W. Laurel, Springfield, IL 62704 or email klinner@bssbruins.org. More information can be found on our school website www.bssbruins.org The Story of Father Kapaun Servant of God Emil Kapaun is the most decorated Chaplain in United States history. Growing up among the farming communities of central Kansas, after ordination Kapaun felt called to serve both God and country in the United States Army. This down-to-earth priest served as an Army Chaplain both at the end of World War II, and most notably on the battlefields and in the prison camps of Korea, making a name for himself with his fearless attitude and undying commitment to his men. This film features interviews with two of Kapaun's fellow Prisoners of War, as well as footage from his 2013 Medal of Honor Ceremony. This, and many other documentaries, live discussions, videos, e-books, and audio talks, are available at no charge to you via our parish subscription to Formed. If you aren’t already signed up for your free access to Formed go

to www.bsps.formed.org. If you need assistance please

call Bob Vincent at 678-570-7118.

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OUR PARISH

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

MARCH 16-20

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY

8:00am-8:20am Jack Bailey-Jimmy Giacomini

THURSDAY-FRIDAY Felicity Keller-Emily Short

Saturday, March 21, 4:30PM

Lector: Sandy Etheridge Servers: Sophie Njapa, Joey

Scott, Matt Riedell Eucharistic Ministers: Carter

Etheridge, Windie McKay, Michael O’Brien, Maggie O’Brien, Carrie O’Brien, Judy Rockford, Colleen VonDeBur

Sunday, March 22, 7:00AM Lector: Ann Walker Servers: Sophie Reimers Eucharistic Ministers: Kathy

Grubb, Michele Hinds-Greenwood, Trish Marriott, Mary Tuttle, Duke Walker

Sunday, March 22. 8:30 AM Lector: George Rudis Servers: Virginia Parkes, Leo

Havey, Oliver Havey Eucharistic Ministers: Sheri

Dhabalt, Janine Feller, Kathy Harth, Mike Harth, Becky Leonard, Rose McCarthy, Lauren Smith, Molly Smith

Sunday, March 22, 10:30AM Lector: Tim Moore Servers: Taylor Roach, Olivia

Redpath, Ben Pacheo Eucharistic Ministers: Rose

Amon, Donald Graham, Jack Lamar, Cynthia Lamar, Michelle Lucas, Patti Naylor, Jackson Pitz

ADORATION HOURS: “Nowhere on earth are you more welcomed, Nowhere on earth are you more loved, than by Jesus, living and truly present in the Most Blessed Sacrament. The time you spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the best time that you will spend on earth. Each moment that you spend with Jesus will deepen your union with Him and make your soul everlastingly more glorious and beautiful in heaven, and will bring about an everlasting peace on earth.” (St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta) For further information please email Karen Senger at senger@bssbruins.org.

Sunday 1am Tuesday 2am Friday 11am Sunday 2am Tuesday 3am Friday 10pm Sunday 3am Tuesday 6am Saturday 1am Sunday 1pm Wednesday 4pm Saturday 2am Monday 1am Friday 1am Saturday 10am Monday 2am Friday 2am Saturday 11am Monday 3am Friday 3am Tuesday 1am Friday 4am Friday 7am

Are you a visitor to Blessed Sacrament? If you're visiting us today we’re glad you're here. If you are considering Blessed Sacrament as your new spiritual home, or if you just want to know more about us, we have a packet of information we would like you to take home with you. Just ask any usher for a visitor’s packet. You don’t have to give us any information about yourself. Just ask an usher. No strings attached. Thank you for vis-iting Blessed Sacrament. .

Pregnancy Care Center of Springfield, Inc., a pro-life agency assisting pregnant women and their families, will hold its 38th Annual Spring Lunch-eon on Monday, April 6th at the Northfield Center. The event includes lunch, a silent auction, a bake sale, a raffle and entertainment by Debby Eddy Flutists. Seats are $30 and doors open at 10:30 a.m. To reserve a seat you can call the Center at 525-5630

SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS! SHG is proud to present Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS, playing March 20-22 and 27-29 in the Dominican Hall Theater. Tickets are $10 per adult and $8 for students/senior citizens. Shows are 7:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:00pm on Sundays. There will also be a Children's Event on Sunday, March 22nd, at 12:00pm. Those attending the Children's Event will be able to take a backstage tour, learn a song and dance, meet the cast, play games, crafts, food and drink, and much more! Tickets for the Children's Event are $15 and include a ticket to the Sunday matinee performance. To order your tickets to Mary Poppins and the Children's Event, please call 787-1595 ext. 153, or fill out the order form on www.shg.org. We can't wait to see you there! Butler Funeral Home: Thursday, March 19th 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Peace of Mind Seminar: We invite you to learn more about how planning for your final wishes can help your family celebrate your life, begin the healing process, and avoid unnecessary emotional and financial burdens. Join us for lunch at Prairie View Reception Center in Chatham to learn more about advance planning, veterans benefits, cremation, buri-al, and more. This event is free: no cost or obligation. Call Butler Funeral Homes at 217-544-4646 to reserve your seat by March 17th, 2020.

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Blessed Sacrament Prayer Line

Call the Parish Office 528-7521 Please pray for the intention of :

Lucy Wallner, Jimmie Hill, Robert Farris, Amber, Dorothy Tracy, Vernon Spiedger, Terri Burwitz, Rita, Ron, Owen Doak, Kayte, Denise S, Christopher Morgan, Dave, Betty, Ed Pauley, Steve, Hannah Clark, Peter Schofield, Ginny Schofield, Amy Gatewood family, Monica Larch, Austin Fields, Larry Theise, Gwen Bramlet, Richard Judd, John M, Louie Rago, Gwinn, John, Claire, Mary, Ray Roland, Josette, Danielle Loftus, Kitty, Susan, Cindy, Barbara Schuh, Ruth Pohlman, Annie, Barb, Tony, Kurt C, Eric, Lois & Jim Burton, Tom VonBerg, Donna Fitts, Ellen White, Barbara, Rose, Archer Senft, Suzie Culters, Tom J., Judy, Doug, Beth, Camden Spinner, Cindi, Andy Kates, Dave, Sandy H, Jim C., Jason Baird, Jen, Family of Gretchen Hornickle Harrison, Joyln Jensen, Jack Rhinehart, Dorothy Willenborg, Tom, Barry McCollom Tyra Redpath, Steve Kinsella, Destiny Renfro James, Clarita DeLargy, Steve, Karen, Steve, Miles Fifer, Maureen, Charlie Adams, Julie, Bill, Mary Coffey, Craig DeLargy, Brian Meredith, Destiny Jane, Katie Bronken, Cheryl, Fonda, Kristen, Tia, Jeff K., Laura M, Sue, Dave, Leo, Betty, Elizabeth Handrich, Melissa, Mary Jane Harshbarger, Troy, Sharon S, Laura Black James G., Anna Chougry, March, Charlotte, Don Egan, Shandi Chrysler, Andy, Donald Cole, Dave, Leo, Emily Amy, Gloria, Susan McCain, Ray Shaw, Jeanette, Kevin Henry, Gary, Laurie, Mary Alice Owens, Gary Bartels, Don John, Dale, Peggy Cadigan, Sarah & Everett O’Connor, Mary, Rocky Tom Acker, Caleb Cross, Callie, Marlene Keldermans, Jeannie Marie Gorman, Dcn. Ben Hoefler, Colleen, Edna Kienzler, Denny McDaniels, Terry Jordan, Janet Ketchum, Michael Mauch, Steve Bartels, Bette Atteberry, William Burkey, Barb Hansen, Helen Rhinehart, Edward, Diana Schumacher, Melissa Brown, Mary, Beverly Rago, Sharon O’Brien. Jim & Cynthia Novello, Becky Wood, Denise Cindy Ramirez, Tod Pierce, Bertha S, Daniel, Janet Nelch, Kim, Bobby, Kathy, Jim Moore and his fellow soldiers, Janet Keating, Nicky, Nick, Ben & Monique Gaston, M. Blazis John P. Steil. Sarah Bice

ACSA (Annual Catholic Services Appeal) Our Parish Assessment $99,544.00 Pledged to the Diocese $55,645.30 Amount Remaining $43,898.70 14% of our parishioners (175 families) have contributed to date ————————————————————————- Project Rachel can help women and men heal from the pain of abortion. For assistance call 698-4456 Diocesan Child Abuse Reporting & Investigation 321-1155

Parish Collection Target Amount $23,500.00 Sunday, March 8 $24,579.40

STEWARDSHIP (Time / Talent /Treasure)

In the Spirit of Giving

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