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Blessed Sacrament Parish – December 15, 2019
We, Blessed Sacrament Parish, Are a Christ-Centered Community,
Committed to Worship the Father, Committed to Respond to the Spirit’s Gifts,
Committed to Loving Service to All God’s People
Nosotros, la Parroquia del Santísimo Sacramento, Somos una Comunidad Centrada en Cristo,
Comprometidos a Adorar al Padre, Comprometidos a Responder a los Dones del Espíritu Santo,
Comprometidos en el Servicio Amoroso a Todo el Pueblo de Dios
Mass Schedule
Day Date Time Intention
Saturday Dec. 14 5:30pm Intentions of Our Parish Family
Sunday Dec. 15 9:00am + Celine Yosuico by the Yosuico/Veloso Family
11:30am + Ann Gaudio McCann by Jamie Tridico
Wednesday Dec. 18 Noon + Steve Zehringer by Jim Scharf
Thursday Dec. 19 Noon + Jacob Natal by Sue Manahan
Friday Dec. 20 Noon + Marilyn Rogers by Ro DeBias
Saturday Dec. 21 5:30pm + Kitty Cornell by Sandy Williams
Sunday Dec. 22 9:00am + Eugene Haid by the Dever Family
11:30am Intentions of Our Parish Family
We Remember in Our Prayers Amber Lynch Bell, Susan Churchill, Elizabeth Coleman, Matthew Crabtree, Rhonda Crede, Judy Dumont, Karol Dunford,
Joe Eisel, Marietta Fenton, Rose Finch, Patty Geissinger, Joe & Flora Gregg, Kathleen Groom, John Hanna,
Ann Henderson, John & Claire Johnson, Mary Katherine Lingsch, Bob Lucas, Louann Lynch-Kelley, Cheap Safreed,
Mary Ann Shear, Gary Sutton, Sandy Wheeler, Lily Woolwine, and Marge Young
Christmas Memory Flowers Once again, we will have a special section in our Christmas worship aids noting the names of people our parishioners
would like to remember. We will also try to have a poinsettia decorating the altar for each person’s name. Please submit
name(s) and a donation (if you wish) for the cost of the flowers to the office by THIS Sunday, December 15th.
This Week at Blessed Sacrament Parish
Day Date Time Event Location
Sat 12/14 9:00am Men’s Bible Study (Guide: John Finnell) Room 5
4:15 – 5:15pm The New Testament (Guide: Rick Brennan) Conference Room
4:30 – 5:00pm Confessions Reconciliation Room
5:30pm Mass Sanctuary
7:00pm Advent/Christmas Concert (with childcare) Sanctuary
Sun 12/15 Child Care is available during
Sunday morning Masses Nursery
9:00am Mass Sanctuary
9:00am Pre-School Faith Formation (ages 3,4 & 5) Room 2
10:15 - 11:15am The New Testament (Guide: Rick Brennan) Conference Room
11:30am Mass Sanctuary
1:00pm Whole Parish Faith Formation – A Visit from St. Nicholas Sanctuary
4:00pm Holy Hour for Vocations Chapel
Mon 12/16 6:00pm Bells Rehearsal Sanctuary
6:00pm Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Parish Hall
7:00pm Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary
7:00pm RCIA – Topic: Infancy Narratives in the Bible Room 5
Tues 12/17
Wed 12/18 9:30am Bible Study: Old Testament Stories (Guide: Jeanne Haas) Room 5
Noon Mass Chapel
1:00pm Bible Study: Proverbs (Guide: John Finnell) Conference Room
6:30pm Evening Prayer Chapel
7:00pm Bible Study: Next Sunday’s Readings (Guide: John Finnell) Conference Room
Thur 12/19 Noon Mass Chapel
Fri 12/20 8:30am - Noon La Leche League – new members welcome Nursery
Noon Mass Chapel
Sat 12/21 9:00am Men’s Bible Study (Guide: John Finnell) Room 5
4:15 – 5:15pm The New Testament (Guide: Rick Brennan) Conference Room
4:30 – 5:00pm Confessions Reconciliation Room
5:30pm Mass Sanctuary
Sun 12/22 Child Care is available during
Sunday morning Masses Nursery
9:00am Mass Sanctuary
9:00am Pre-School Faith Formation (ages 3,4 & 5) Room 2
10:15 - 11:15am The New Testament (Guide: Rick Brennan) Conference Room
11:30am Mass Sanctuary
1:00pm Addiction Task Force Room 5
3:00pm Communal Penance Service Sanctuary
2020 calendars are available on our credenza in the gathering area.
THIS Weekend at Blessed Sacrament
Third Sunday of Advent
Advent/Christmas Concert
Saturday, December 14th at 7:00pm
Make plans to enjoy the beautiful music of the season with our Adult Choir, Children’s Choir, Hand Bell Choir,
and instruments. Assembly Caroling will be included! Childcare in our nursery for the little ones.
A Visit from St. Nicholas
Sunday, December 15th at 1:00pm in our Parish Hall
A Special Blessing, Advent Craft Activities, and Refreshments too!
Holy Hour for Vocations
Sunday, December 15 at 4:00pm in our Chapel
Coming Events at Blessed Sacrament
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Communal Penance Service
Sunday, December 22 at 3:00pm in our Sanctuary
(also Thursday, December 19 at 7:00pm at Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral)
Christmas
Mass Schedule
Tuesday, December 24th 4:00pm with our Children’s Choir & Instruments (Carols begin at 3:30pm.)
7:00pm with our Adult Choir, Brass, and Handbells (Carols begin at 6:30pm.)
Midnight with our Adult Choir and Brass (Carols begin at 11:30pm.)
Wednesday, December 25th 9:00am Christmas morning
Christmas Dinner
3:00pm in our Parish Hall
Sign-up in the gathering space so we will have enough turkey and ham.
(Free! Please bring a guest and a dish to share.)
Our Partners in Community Service
Good Shepherd, Coalburg - Christmas Food Basket Donations (So far we’ve received: $6,852!)
In keeping with a long tradition, Blessed Sacrament Parish will provide Christmas food baskets for about 300 families in
the Coalburg, WV area. All of the food is ordered wholesale and Blessed Sacrament pays for it – about $15,000. If you
would like to help us make this happen, you may put your donation in a special envelope marked “Christmas Baskets.”
(You will find some of these envelopes on the credenza in the gathering space but you can use any type of envelope.)
You may also just write “Christmas Baskets” in the memo line on a check that is payable to Blessed Sacrament. These
special donations may be placed in the regular collection basket during Mass or mailed to or dropped in our parish office.
Good Shepherd, Coalburg – Delivery of Christmas Food Baskets
Good Shepherd Chapel will be distributing the food baskets described above on Friday, December 20th.
They need volunteers to transport food to recipients at the Chelyan Apartments, which are about 3 miles from the chapel.
Loading and delivery begins at 7:30am sharp. If you have a vehicle that could transport several boxes at a time, and you
have a strong back, please sign-up in the gathering space for this activity.
Heart and Hand is collecting Stocking Stuffers - Hats, gloves, socks, small stuffed animals, etc. – for distribution in our
local area. Please place your donations in the special basket/container in the gathering area by THIS Sunday, December
15th. Questions? Call Peggy Musilli: 304-776-6548.
Special Collection - Dec. 25th - Catholic Charities West Virginia
If one suffers in poverty, we all suffer. Throughout the Mountain State, Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) provides
vital assistance to the forgotten elderly, the hungry children and the people struggling paycheck to paycheck. Annual
contributions to the second collection on Christmas directly impact the amount of assistance and quality of service CCWVa
provides in our service region of which your parish is a part.
Other Items of Interest
St. Anthony’s will hold a Christmas Fundraising Dinner on Thursday, December 19 in the St. Anthony Parish Center,
1027 6th Street, Charleston from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Dinner is $7.00 per person and will include ham and/or turkey,
traditional sides, dessert and drink.
Funds raised will support St. Anthony's 2020 Homecoming Celebration which will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2020.
Belt Donations Sought: The Charleston overnight warming center operated by the Salvation Army and United Way for
use by the homeless when temperatures drop below 15 degrees has a need for belts. If you have any utilitarian (not just
for fashion) belts, particularly men’s, that you would be willing to donate, a bin for receipt of belts is in the gathering
space. If you have a favorite thrift store, perhaps check there for some good deals on men’s belts.
Lay Ministers – December 14 and 15 – Third Sunday of Advent If you would like to carry the processional cross or bring up the gifts, please notify an usher before Mass.
5:30pm 9:00am 11:30am
Lectors
Gerri Wright Phillip Maramba Laura Jennings
Cantors
Joe Deegan Matt Leary Cathy Rappold
Communion:
Principals
Chalice
To Sick/Shut-Ins
Colleen O’Leary
Karen Lewia
Tony Ciliberti
Anne Davis
Theresa O’Leary
Susan Mendez-Hovis
Tina Caldwell
Barbara Williams
Aidan Paul
Bridget Smith
Connie Jarzynski
Reagan Whitmyer
David Elliott
Linda Matheny
Jamie Knox
Tiffany Wilson
Betty Denny
Sr. Fran Kirtley
Altar Servers
Jackson Davis
Julia Legg
Olivia Hayes
Jeanne Jarrett
Felix Maramba
Philip Maramba
Greeters/Ushers
Mike Granata
Jerry Roy
Joe Gresham
Barbara Williams
JR Graley
Greg & Linda Ayers
Nursery
Amy Walker Lori Waller
Coffee Set-Up and Cookies: Jackie Aluise and Missy Summey
Manna Meal Workers:
Please be at St. John’s by 11:15am
Dec. 18 – Tom Kirk and Diana Durst
Dec. 25 – John Providenti and Don Becher
On the weekend of 12/14 and 15, John Priestley will take home the Traveling Prayer Chalice.
Lay Ministers – December 21 and 22 – Fourth Sunday of Advent If you would like to carry the processional cross or bring up the gifts, please notify an usher before Mass.
5:30pm 9:00am 11:30am
Lectors
John Priestley Denise Burgess Rick Brennan
Cantors
Nancy McLaughlin Patty Frame Rob Hrezo
Communion:
Principals
Chalice
To Sick/Shut-Ins
Ron Teufel
Matt Higgs
Carolyn Frye
Anne Davis
Jim Scharf
Rob Plutro
Peggy Musilli
Matt Hayes
Sharon Cibrik
Bridget Smith
Ann Bradley
Christine Fernandes
Bob Sylvester
Sharisse Smith
Tim Norris
Jo Midkiff
Jackie Aluise
Jackie Lilly
Altar Servers
David Bowles
Jeanne Jarrett
Will Stella
Need a Sub
Henry Gannon
Need a Sub
Greeters/Ushers
Dan McLaughlin
Jerry Roy
Caitlyn & Jeremy Jerden
Rene Norman
Shelley Nason
Brian Cornell
Nursery
Kimberly & Richard Olsen Gavin Ramirez
Ronaldo Ramirez
Coffee Set-Up and Cookies: Kellie Blanchard
Manna Meal Workers:
Please be at St. John’s by 11:15am Dec. 18 – Tom Kirk and Diana Durst
Dec. 25 – John Providenti and Don Becher
TBD
On the weekend of 12/21 and 22, a volunteer will take home the Traveling Prayer Chalice.
Mass Readings
December 15, 2019 Third Sunday of Advent
Reading 1 ISAIAH 35:1-6A, 10
The desert and the parched land will exult; the steppe will rejoice and bloom. They will bloom with abundant flowers, and
rejoice with joyful song. The glory of Lebanon will be given to them, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the
glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God. Strengthen the hands that are feeble, make firm the knees that are weak, say
to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, he comes with vindication; with divine
recompense he comes to save you. Then will the eyes of the blind be opened, the ears of the deaf be cleared; then will the
lame leap like a stag, then the tongue of the mute will sing. Those whom the LORD has ransomed will return and enter
Zion singing, crowned with everlasting joy; they will meet with joy and gladness, sorrow and mourning will flee.
Responsorial Psalm PSALMS 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10.
R. Lord, come and save us.
The LORD God keeps faith forever, secures justice for the oppressed, gives food to the hungry.
The LORD sets captives free.
R. Lord, come and save us.
The LORD gives sight to the blind; the LORD raises up those who were bowed down.
The LORD loves the just; the LORD protects strangers.
R. Lord, come and save us.
The fatherless and the widow he sustains, but the way of the wicked he thwarts.
The LORD shall reign forever; your God, O Zion, through all generations.
R. Lord, come and save us.
Reading 2 JAMES 5:7-10
Be patient, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth,
being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You too must be patient. Make your hearts firm,
because the coming of the Lord is at hand. Do not complain, brothers and sisters, about one another, that you may not be
judged. Behold, the Judge is standing before the gates. Take as an example of hardship and patience, brothers and sisters,
the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
Gospel MATTHEW 11:2-11
When John the Baptist heard in prison of the works of the Christ, he sent his disciples to Jesus with this question,
"Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?"
Jesus said to them in reply, "Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind regain their sight, the lame walk,
lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them.
And blessed is the one who takes no offense at me."
As they were going off, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John, "What did you go out to the desert to see?
A reed swayed by the wind? Then what did you go out to see? Someone dressed in fine clothing? Those who wear fine
clothing are in royal palaces. Then why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
This is the one about whom it is written: Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way
before you. Amen, I say to you, among those born of women there has been none greater than John the Baptist; yet the
least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he."
Mass Readings
December 22, 2019 Fourth Sunday of Advent
Reading 1 ISAIAH 7:10-14
The LORD spoke to Ahaz, saying:
Ask for a sign from the LORD, your God; let it be deep as the netherworld, or high as the sky!
But Ahaz answered, "I will not ask! I will not tempt the LORD!"
Then Isaiah said:
Listen, O house of David! Is it not enough for you to weary people, must you also weary my God? Therefore the Lord
himself will give you this sign: the virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel.
Responsorial Psalm PSALMS 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6.
R. Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory.
The LORD's are the earth and its fullness; the world and those who dwell in it.
For he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers.
R. Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory.
Who can ascend the mountain of the LORD? or who may stand in his holy place?
One whose hands are sinless, whose heart is clean, who desires not what is vain.
R. Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory.
He shall receive a blessing from the LORD, a reward from God his savior.
Such is the race that seeks for him, that seeks the face of the God of Jacob.
R. Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory.
Reading 2 ROMANS 1:1-7
Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God,
which he promised previously through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, the gospel about his Son, descended from
David according to the flesh, but established as Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness through
resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Through him we have received the grace of apostleship, to bring about the obedience of faith, for the sake of his name,
among all the Gentiles, among whom are you also, who are called to belong to Jesus Christ; to all the beloved of God in
Rome, called to be holy. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Gospel MATTHEW 1:18-24
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about.
When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the
Holy Spirit. Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to
divorce her quietly. Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said,
"Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this
child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people
from their sins."
All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet:
Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means "God is with us."
When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home.
from Jeanne Haas: Ideas to Share Faith at Home Whole Parish Faith Formation—December 1, 2019
Lesson Objective of Month: Sacrament of Eucharist In Your Catholic Home:
1. Pray with Blessing Cup at Mealtime 2. Place icon of St. Peter Julian Eymard in prayer space.
Saint of the Month: St. Peter Julian Eymard Household Coat of Arms: Add a symbol of Eucharist in the top right section of your Coat of Arms, which should already be labeled Initiation Sacraments. Send in a picture of your Coat of Arms to [email protected] by Midnight Dec. 15 to be eligible for $25 gift card! A drawing every month! Living the Sacraments Book: Chapter 4 Handouts
1. Blessing Cup Booklet 2. Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families 2019/2020 Book 3. St. Peter Julian Eymard Icon
Craft Projects:
1. Household Coat of Arms 2. What Do I See at Church? Sticker Activity 3. Advent Paper Chain 4. Jesse Tree Activity 5. The Story of Christmas Coloring Poster
Video Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMSiHGTBdGk Sacrament 102: Eucharist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC0FGQLBp7w Advent in Two Minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAWnDA5cWD8 Bishop Barron on the Spirituality of Advent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA-gx-PWB0A Advent: More than a Chocolate Calendar Coming Soon—Mark Your Calendar! Third Sunday of the Month Parish Activity: December 15, Sunday, 1:00pm A Visit from St. Nicholas: Prayer Service and Advent Activities
Parish / Staff Contacts & Other Information Our office hours are from 9am – 3pm, Monday – Friday.
Address: 305 E Street, South Charleston, WV 25303
Telephone (Parish Office): 304.744.5523 E-mail: [email protected]
Web page: www.blessedsacramentwv.org
Our Parish Staff
Pastor Rev. John H. Finnell Cell: 1.304.377.3560
E-mail: [email protected]
Deacon Rev. Mr. John Hanna Home: 304.935.4646 Cell: 304.389.7255
E-mail: [email protected]
Pastoral Associate Jeanne Haas E-mail: [email protected]
Office Manager Natalie Zellers Office E-mail: [email protected]
Music & Youth Director Mark Haas E-mail: [email protected]
Our Pastoral Council
Joe Gresham, facilitator Rick Brennan Tiffany Wilson Tim Norris
Reagan Whitmyer John F. Gianola Ken Holz Jack and Ann Dever
Joe Jenkins Laura Jennings Matt Hayes Philip Maramba
Minutes from the Parish Pastoral Council can be found on our webpage.
St. Paul Radio - West Virginia......Presents Catholic radio on:
WLUX 1450 AM Dunbar; WNUX 89.7 FM Beckley; WOUX 105.3 Parkersburg
Visit www.sprwv.org for a link to stream Catholic radio to a smart phone
To report an incidence of suspected child sexual abuse, please contact your local law enforcement agency, or you may
confidentially contact WV Child Protective Services at 800.352.6513. To report suspected cases of sexual abuse by
personnel of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston to the Diocese, please contact one of the Bishop’s designees at
888.434.6237 or 304.233.0880: Sister Ellen Dunn, ext. 264; Mr. Bryan Minor, ext. 263; Mr. Tim Bishop, ext. 353; Fr. Dennis
Schuelkens, ext. 270 or call the Office of Safe Environment at 304.230.1504
Let us give thanks and praise to God for the good stewards who:
- participated in our lively Pastoral Council meeting and who organized, chaired and recorded the meeting!
- participated, chaired and recorded our productive Liturgy Committee meeting!
- participated in the Dismas Men's Club work days to complete lots of practical projects in our restrooms!
- returned children's gifts for the Catholic Charities "Shining Star" program!
- brought stocking stuffers for the Heart and Hand families!
- volunteered to staff our reception desk on several afternoons!
- provided transportation for several parishioners to get to church!
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Communal Penance Services in our area: Monday Dec 16 6:30pm at St. Agnes, Kanawha City
Wednesday Dec 18 6:00pm at Immaculate Conception, Montgomery
Wednesday Dec 18 7:00pm at Ascension, Hurricane
Thursday Dec 19 7:00pm at Sacred Heart, Charleston
Sunday Dec 22 3:00pm at Blessed Sacrament, South Charleston 7 priest-confessors will be available: Fathers Tijo George, Binu Emmanuel, William Matheny, Charles Anemelu, Chapin Engler, Leon Alexander and John Finnell. Please let our visiting priests know how much we appreciate their presence and help! Please note: Participating in a Communal Penance Service does NOT mean that you must make an individual confession to a priest. However, to receive sacramental absolution is IS necessary to make an individual confession to a priest. Whoopi Goldberg Scolds ‘The View’ Audience for Cheering Impeachment https://www.yahoo.com/news/whoopi-goldberg-scolds-view-audience-172828929.html Homeless dad approaches police officers at bus depot and gets more than he asked for https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/20/us/miami-dade-police-help-homeless-family-btc/index.html Vatican Uses Donations for the Poor to Plug Its Budget Deficit https://www.wsj.com/articles/vatican-uses-donations-for-the-poor-to-plug-its-budget-deficit-11576075764?mod=e2tw In Tagle, Pope strengthens his Vatican hand and sets up possible successor https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2019/12/in-tagle-pope-strengthens-his-vatican-hand-and-sets-up-possible-successor/ Vatican finances pit Anglo-Saxon/Germanic ‘reform’ vs. Latin/Mediterranean https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2019/11/vatican-finances-pit-anglo-saxon-germanic-reform-vs-latin-mediterranean/ Boone Co. lavender farm taps into essential oils industry on reclaimed mining land https://www.wvgazettemail.com/life/boone-co-lavender-farm-taps-into-essential-oils-industry-on/article_703287e2-13b4-5424-8696-d83a09f96404.html Bishop Brennan Meets Vatican Official to Discuss Bishop Bransfield’s Amends https://dwc.org/bishop-brennan-meets-vatican-official-to-discuss-bishop-bransfields-amends/ Southern Communities Gather in Princeton to Discuss Substance Abuse and Healing https://dwc.org/southern-communities-gather-in-princeton-to-discuss-substance-abuse-and-healing/ Man rescued after shouting, 'Siri, call 911,' after his car plunged into an icy river https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/11/us/winnebago-river-man-car-crash-trnd/index.html Family of murder victims ask Trump to spare killer's life https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2019/12/11/relatives-of-murder-victim-want-to-spare-killers-life-pkg-sidner-vpx.cnn
I'm including this link again because I found this letter to be a beautiful reflection to prepare for Christmas: Apostolic Letter Admirabile Signum by Pope Francis on the Meaning and Importance of the Nativity Scene http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/papa-francesco-lettera-ap_20191201_admirabile-signum.html London Bridge attack: Reformed prisoner who fought knifeman 'prepared to die' https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-50744983
Does this explain why I'm celibate?