April 3rd, 2011

April 3rd, 2011

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If you have a parish related event that you would like to submit, please send it to Stella Lima at sml1612@yahoo.com

Features:

+ Rite of Sending of the Elect

+ Breaking Open the Word for Adults

+ Reflecting on the Sunday Readings

+ Little Ways to Live & Share Our Faith

+ Youth Ministries

+ Adult Ministries

+ Devotionals + Profile: by Mike Heslin

+ Parish Activities

+ Around Our Diocese

+ Cluster News

+ Bulletin Link

+ Bishop Lynch Reflections

Features:

+ Rite of Sending of the Elect

+ Breaking Open the Word for Adults

+ Reflecting on the Sunday Readings

+ Little Ways to Live & Share Our Faith

+ Youth Ministries

+ Adult Ministries

+ Devotionals + Profile: by Mike Heslin

+ Parish Activities

+ Around Our Diocese

+ Cluster News

+ Bulletin Link

+ Bishop Lynch Reflections

Rite of Sending of the ElectFeatures:

+ Rite of Sending of the Elect

+ Breaking Open the Word for Adults

+ Reflecting on the Sunday Readings

+ Little Ways to Live & Share Our Faith

+ Youth Ministries

+ Adult Ministries

+ Devotionals + Profile: by Mike Heslin

+ Parish Activities

+ Around Our Diocese

+ Cluster News

+ Bulletin Link

+ Bishop Lynch Reflections

Features:

+ Rite of Sending of the Elect

+ Breaking Open the Word for Adults

+ Reflecting on the Sunday Readings

+ Little Ways to Live & Share Our Faith

+ Youth Ministries

+ Adult Ministries

+ Devotionals + Profile: by Mike Heslin

+ Parish Activities

+ Around Our Diocese

+ Cluster News

+ Bulletin Link

+ Bishop Lynch Reflections

The Rite of Sending of the Elect took place at the 10 AM Mass on the First Sunday of Lent. The rite of sending is a parish celebration that sends our catechumens to the rite of election with Bishop Lynch at the Cathedral later that day. At the rite of election, the church named the catechumens to be baptized at Easter.

After the homily, catechist, Brent Sowards, presented the catechumens to the priest, who called them forward with their godparents and asked if the catechumens were ready. Have they taken their formation seriously? Have they given evidence of their conversion? Do the godparents judge them ready for the rite of election? The church must verify the readiness of the catechumens.

The ritual concluded with prayers for the catechumens, as we await their full communion with the Catholic church during the Easter Vigil.

Breaking Open the Word for AdultsBreaking Open the Word for AdultsBreaking Open the Word for Adults

The following article, provided by Good News Ministries, is an aid for families to reflect together sometime during the week on the Mass readings for next Sunday. Many of our Parish ministries and Small Christian Communities use these articles weekly or monthly. Our parish has purchased the rights for a year.

5th Sunday of LentApril 10, 2011

Read: Ezekiel 37:12-14Psalm 130:1-8Romans 8:8-11John 11:1-45

Reflect:

Lent is not about suffering and sacrifice. It’s a corridor to new life. Good Friday is not about evil and pain and death. It's the door that Jesus opens to invite us into that new life. Yes, suffering is part of the Lenten journey (which can be experienced at any time of the year). Yes, Lent includes the sacrifices of fasting and abstinence, alms-giving and extra time in church. But these are just vehicles for the trip.

God uses our sufferings (if we let him) to help us grow in compassion, persistence, and ministry. We use our sacrifices to help us learn discipline (which is discipleship) so that we can purify our will and grow stronger in holiness. But the trip is not the destination. Lent is all about reaching the resurrection: renewing our faith, entering a new life free of old sins, reconciling damaged relationships, and living in the Spirit of God more than we ever did before.

Which day is more important to your faith: Good Friday or Easter Sunday? That horrid day on Calvary was absolutely necessary for Easter, but we are living in the resurrection! Catholics are an Easter people. This means that nothing bad can ever happen to us that will not be transformed into blessings if Jesus is the Lord of our lives. He proved himself to be the Resurrection and the Life by displaying his power over life and death. Now he wants to prove it again – to you and to all those who are watching.

Questions for Personal Reflection:

† What needs to be resurrected in your life?

† What will you do this week to accept the death of what has ended, so that you can prepare for the new life that Jesus is preparing for you?

Questions for Faith Sharing:

† We can personalize the first reading by understanding that God will open our graves (whatever is dead inside of us) and will place his Spirit of Life within us. How does the Holy Spirit help us discover healing and hope amidst our daily sufferings and dyings?

† In the scripture from Romans, we are reminded again of the Holy Spirit within us. Since the Spirit is alive in you, what affect does this have on your Lenten preparations for Easter? What is being purified, strengthened, and renewed?

† In the Gospel, Jesus proves his power over death just before he enters Jerusalem and heads toward Calvary. How does this prove to you that your own sufferings and sacrifices will not lead to permanent disaster?

2010 by Terry Modica ▪ Catholic Digital Resources: catholicdr.com ▪ Reprinted by license. To receive Good News Reflections free daily by email, visit Good News Ministries: gnm.org

The following article, provided by Good News Ministries, is an aid for families to reflect together sometime during the week on the Mass readings for next Sunday. Many of our Parish ministries and Small Christian Communities use these articles weekly or monthly. Our parish has purchased the rights for a year.

5th Sunday of LentApril 10, 2011

Read: Ezekiel 37:12-14Psalm 130:1-8Romans 8:8-11John 11:1-45

Reflect:

Lent is not about suffering and sacrifice. It’s a corridor to new life. Good Friday is not about evil and pain and death. It's the door that Jesus opens to invite us into that new life. Yes, suffering is part of the Lenten journey (which can be experienced at any time of the year). Yes, Lent includes the sacrifices of fasting and abstinence, alms-giving and extra time in church. But these are just vehicles for the trip.

God uses our sufferings (if we let him) to help us grow in compassion, persistence, and ministry. We use our sacrifices to help us learn discipline (which is discipleship) so that we can purify our will and grow stronger in holiness. But the trip is not the destination. Lent is all about reaching the resurrection: renewing our faith, entering a new life free of old sins, reconciling damaged relationships, and living in the Spirit of God more than we ever did before.

Which day is more important to your faith: Good Friday or Easter Sunday? That horrid day on Calvary was absolutely necessary for Easter, but we are living in the resurrection! Catholics are an Easter people. This means that nothing bad can ever happen to us that will not be transformed into blessings if Jesus is the Lord of our lives. He proved himself to be the Resurrection and the Life by displaying his power over life and death. Now he wants to prove it again – to you and to all those who are watching.

Questions for Personal Reflection:

† What needs to be resurrected in your life?

† What will you do this week to accept the death of what has ended, so that you can prepare for the new life that Jesus is preparing for you?

Questions for Faith Sharing:

† We can personalize the first reading by understanding that God will open our graves (whatever is dead inside of us) and will place his Spirit of Life within us. How does the Holy Spirit help us discover healing and hope amidst our daily sufferings and dyings?

† In the scripture from Romans, we are reminded again of the Holy Spirit within us. Since the Spirit is alive in you, what affect does this have on your Lenten preparations for Easter? What is being purified, strengthened, and renewed?

† In the Gospel, Jesus proves his power over death just before he enters Jerusalem and heads toward Calvary. How does this prove to you that your own sufferings and sacrifices will not lead to permanent disaster?

2010 by Terry Modica ▪ Catholic Digital Resources: catholicdr.com ▪ Reprinted by license. To receive Good News Reflections free daily by email, visit Good News Ministries: gnm.org

The following article, provided by Good News Ministries, is an aid for families to reflect together sometime during the week on the Mass readings for next Sunday. Many of our Parish ministries and Small Christian Communities use these articles weekly or monthly. Our parish has purchased the rights for a year.

5th Sunday of LentApril 10, 2011

Read: Ezekiel 37:12-14Psalm 130:1-8Romans 8:8-11John 11:1-45

Reflect:

Lent is not about suffering and sacrifice. It’s a corridor to new life. Good Friday is not about evil and pain and death. It's the door that Jesus opens to invite us into that new life. Yes, suffering is part of the Lenten journey (which can be experienced at any time of the year). Yes, Lent includes the sacrifices of fasting and abstinence, alms-giving and extra time in church. But these are just vehicles for the trip.

God uses our sufferings (if we let him) to help us grow in compassion, persistence, and ministry. We use our sacrifices to help us learn discipline (which is discipleship) so that we can purify our will and grow stronger in holiness. But the trip is not the destination. Lent is all about reaching the resurrection: renewing our faith, entering a new life free of old sins, reconciling damaged relationships, and living in the Spirit of God more than we ever did before.

Which day is more important to your faith: Good Friday or Easter Sunday? That horrid day on Calvary was absolutely necessary for Easter, but we are living in the resurrection! Catholics are an Easter people. This means that nothing bad can ever happen to us that will not be transformed into blessings if Jesus is the Lord of our lives. He proved himself to be the Resurrection and the Life by displaying his power over life and death. Now he wants to prove it again – to you and to all those who are watching.

Questions for Personal Reflection:

† What needs to be resurrected in your life?

† What will you do this week to accept the death of what has ended, so that you can prepare for the new life that Jesus is preparing for you?

Questions for Faith Sharing:

† We can personalize the first reading by understanding that God will open our graves (whatever is dead inside of us) and will place his Spirit of Life within us. How does the Holy Spirit help us discover healing and hope amidst our daily sufferings and dyings?

† In the scripture from Romans, we are reminded again of the Holy Spirit within us. Since the Spirit is alive in you, what affect does this have on your Lenten preparations for Easter? What is being purified, strengthened, and renewed?

† In the Gospel, Jesus proves his power over death just before he enters Jerusalem and heads toward Calvary. How does this prove to you that your own sufferings and sacrifices will not lead to permanent disaster?

2010 by Terry Modica ▪ Catholic Digital Resources: catholicdr.com ▪ Reprinted by license. To receive Good News Reflections free daily by email, visit Good News Ministries: gnm.org

Faith First for FamiliesReflecting on the Sunday Readings with your

children

Faith First for FamiliesReflecting on the Sunday Readings with your

children

Faith First for FamiliesReflecting on the Sunday Readings with your

childrenGospel ReflectionsFifth Sunday of Lent–Year AApril 10, 2011

Read: John 11:1-45

Gospel Summary

In this Gospel, John tells the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. The story is significant because it is likely that his action was his last miracle before Jesus began the journey toward his own death. Jesus was called to Bethany to save his friend, but instead waited several days to return. This action confused Lazarus’ sisters, Mary and Martha, because they knew that Jesus could have healed their brother. Jesus used the incident to strengthen the faith of Mary, Martha, and all who believed. He made sure that Lazarus was raised from death so that the people could witness God’s glory.

Reflection for Families

The healing power of Jesus brings new life to all of us. Are there some things in our lives that cause us to die to others? Perhaps we are impatient, ungrateful, critical, or quick to anger. Maybe we’re proud, boastful, or envious. Jesus promises us new life if we trust in him and allow our actions to follow his ways.

Bringing the Gospel into Your Family

If there are members of your extended family who have died, share with one another what this passage might mean for them. What hope does the reading give us for ourselves and for our loved ones? How does new life that we can see this spring help us know what Jesus promised? As you did last week, bring some symbols of God’s promise to your prayer table.

Discussion Starters

1. The best example I saw of the new life Jesus promises was…2. Like Mary and Martha, my faith was strengthened when…3. This story brings me hope because…

Faith First is a trademark of RCL Benziger © 2010, All rights reserved.

Gospel ReflectionsFifth Sunday of Lent–Year AApril 10, 2011

Read: John 11:1-45

Gospel Summary

In this Gospel, John tells the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. The story is significant because it is likely that his action was his last miracle before Jesus began the journey toward his own death. Jesus was called to Bethany to save his friend, but instead waited several days to return. This action confused Lazarus’ sisters, Mary and Martha, because they knew that Jesus could have healed their brother. Jesus used the incident to strengthen the faith of Mary, Martha, and all who believed. He made sure that Lazarus was raised from death so that the people could witness God’s glory.

Reflection for Families

The healing power of Jesus brings new life to all of us. Are there some things in our lives that cause us to die to others? Perhaps we are impatient, ungrateful, critical, or quick to anger. Maybe we’re proud, boastful, or envious. Jesus promises us new life if we trust in him and allow our actions to follow his ways.

Bringing the Gospel into Your Family

If there are members of your extended family who have died, share with one another what this passage might mean for them. What hope does the reading give us for ourselves and for our loved ones? How does new life that we can see this spring help us know what Jesus promised? As you did last week, bring some symbols of God’s promise to your prayer table.

Discussion Starters

1. The best example I saw of the new life Jesus promises was…2. Like Mary and Martha, my faith was strengthened when…3. This story brings me hope because…

Faith First is a trademark of RCL Benziger © 2010, All rights reserved.

Gospel ReflectionsFifth Sunday of Lent–Year AApril 10, 2011

Read: John 11:1-45

Gospel Summary

In this Gospel, John tells the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. The story is significant because it is likely that his action was his last miracle before Jesus began the journey toward his own death. Jesus was called to Bethany to save his friend, but instead waited several days to return. This action confused Lazarus’ sisters, Mary and Martha, because they knew that Jesus could have healed their brother. Jesus used the incident to strengthen the faith of Mary, Martha, and all who believed. He made sure that Lazarus was raised from death so that the people could witness God’s glory.

Reflection for Families

The healing power of Jesus brings new life to all of us. Are there some things in our lives that cause us to die to others? Perhaps we are impatient, ungrateful, critical, or quick to anger. Maybe we’re proud, boastful, or envious. Jesus promises us new life if we trust in him and allow our actions to follow his ways.

Bringing the Gospel into Your Family

If there are members of your extended family who have died, share with one another what this passage might mean for them. What hope does the reading give us for ourselves and for our loved ones? How does new life that we can see this spring help us know what Jesus promised? As you did last week, bring some symbols of God’s promise to your prayer table.

Discussion Starters

1. The best example I saw of the new life Jesus promises was…2. Like Mary and Martha, my faith was strengthened when…3. This story brings me hope because…

Faith First is a trademark of RCL Benziger © 2010, All rights reserved.

Little Ways to Live & Share Our FaithLittle Ways to Live & Share Our FaithLittle Ways to Live & Share Our Faith

Mother said, “Never Talk About Religion or Politics! “Religion is private. It’s none of my business what other people believe or do. I mean, I don’t want to be some pushy religious fanatic!”

Good news! You don’t have to be pushy and you don’t have to stand on a soap box in the town square calling out, “Repent and be saved!” No, we are merely asked to “propose” the truth, to present to others what is so important to us, just as we would talk about anyone or anything else in our life that is important to us. Cardinal Francis George wrote in One Lord and One Church for The World, “…it is not wrong to "propose" the truth of the Gospel and of salvation in Jesus Christ to the consciences of those who do not know it.”

How do we do that? We share what we love, we talk about the One we love, and we acknowledge freely the wonderful gift that gives us great joy. When we “propose” the Truth gently, it can be more easily received. We can use the words, “feel, felt, found” in sharing. “I understand how you feel (I hate getting up early on the weekends, too!), I felt the same way (I preferred sleeping in to going to Mass), but I have found (that once I get to Church, I feel so much closer to God.)..."

The important thing is “sharing” rather than shaking a finger at someone. It is love that will bring people to Christ, His love beckoning through us. As important as all the “rules” are for us to stay on that path to Him, it is love that motivates us to get on that path in the first place.

If you would like to be part of a team that will help implement “The New Evangelization” in our parish, please contact Amanda “Mandy” Rose at alongthelittleway@gmail.com or 479-6697

Mother said, “Never Talk About Religion or Politics! “Religion is private. It’s none of my business what other people believe or do. I mean, I don’t want to be some pushy religious fanatic!”

Good news! You don’t have to be pushy and you don’t have to stand on a soap box in the town square calling out, “Repent and be saved!” No, we are merely asked to “propose” the truth, to present to others what is so important to us, just as we would talk about anyone or anything else in our life that is important to us. Cardinal Francis George wrote in One Lord and One Church for The World, “…it is not wrong to "propose" the truth of the Gospel and of salvation in Jesus Christ to the consciences of those who do not know it.”

How do we do that? We share what we love, we talk about the One we love, and we acknowledge freely the wonderful gift that gives us great joy. When we “propose” the Truth gently, it can be more easily received. We can use the words, “feel, felt, found” in sharing. “I understand how you feel (I hate getting up early on the weekends, too!), I felt the same way (I preferred sleeping in to going to Mass), but I have found (that once I get to Church, I feel so much closer to God.)..."

The important thing is “sharing” rather than shaking a finger at someone. It is love that will bring people to Christ, His love beckoning through us. As important as all the “rules” are for us to stay on that path to Him, it is love that motivates us to get on that path in the first place.

If you would like to be part of a team that will help implement “The New Evangelization” in our parish, please contact Amanda “Mandy” Rose at alongthelittleway@gmail.com or 479-6697

Mother said, “Never Talk About Religion or Politics! “Religion is private. It’s none of my business what other people believe or do. I mean, I don’t want to be some pushy religious fanatic!”

Good news! You don’t have to be pushy and you don’t have to stand on a soap box in the town square calling out, “Repent and be saved!” No, we are merely asked to “propose” the truth, to present to others what is so important to us, just as we would talk about anyone or anything else in our life that is important to us. Cardinal Francis George wrote in One Lord and One Church for The World, “…it is not wrong to "propose" the truth of the Gospel and of salvation in Jesus Christ to the consciences of those who do not know it.”

How do we do that? We share what we love, we talk about the One we love, and we acknowledge freely the wonderful gift that gives us great joy. When we “propose” the Truth gently, it can be more easily received. We can use the words, “feel, felt, found” in sharing. “I understand how you feel (I hate getting up early on the weekends, too!), I felt the same way (I preferred sleeping in to going to Mass), but I have found (that once I get to Church, I feel so much closer to God.)..."

The important thing is “sharing” rather than shaking a finger at someone. It is love that will bring people to Christ, His love beckoning through us. As important as all the “rules” are for us to stay on that path to Him, it is love that motivates us to get on that path in the first place.

If you would like to be part of a team that will help implement “The New Evangelization” in our parish, please contact Amanda “Mandy” Rose at alongthelittleway@gmail.com or 479-6697

MinistriesMinistriesMinistries

Youth

GIFT IDEAS

Make sure that you place your order by this Sunday to receive some great Catholic books or movies for your Easter or First Communion gifts.

Blessed Sacrament Youth Ministries are sponsoring the Heroes of God Media Club. Select items from Ignatius Press are available to you at up to 15% off. Proceeds from the sale support this summer's Vacation Bible School. Click here for a catalog and printable order form. Orders can be returned with your check payable to Blessed Sacrament Church in the Sunday collection basket no later than this Sunday, April 3rd. Orders will be available for pickup during Holy Week. Make sure to include an email if possible on your order form, otherwise, we will contact you by ‘phone. Any questions, contact Becky at 727-409-5453.

Check out one of our latest new titles from Lighthouse Catholic Media:

Glimpses Along the Way of the Cross - Fr. James P. Shea

In these beautiful talks, University of Mary president Fr. James Shea guides us along the Stations of the Cross, teaching us how to better open our hearts to the suffering and loneliness of Jesus on His way to Calvary. Weaving together the insights of keen believers like Fr. Richard Neuhaus, Caryll Houselander, Archbishop Fulton Sheen, and Dr. James Edwards, these powerful meditations take us into the depths of Christ’s agony, and back out again into the relief and joy of what His sacrifice means for us.

CDs are available in the main entryway of the church before and after Saturday vigil and Sunday Masses for a suggested donation of $3 each. Or, select a bundle of 7 CDs for just $20. All proceeds from the sale of CDs benefit Youth Ministries at Blessed Sacrament Church.

GIFT IDEAS

Make sure that you place your order by this Sunday to receive some great Catholic books or movies for your Easter or First Communion gifts.

Blessed Sacrament Youth Ministries are sponsoring the Heroes of God Media Club. Select items from Ignatius Press are available to you at up to 15% off. Proceeds from the sale support this summer's Vacation Bible School. Click here for a catalog and printable order form. Orders can be returned with your check payable to Blessed Sacrament Church in the Sunday collection basket no later than this Sunday, April 3rd. Orders will be available for pickup during Holy Week. Make sure to include an email if possible on your order form, otherwise, we will contact you by ‘phone. Any questions, contact Becky at 727-409-5453.

Check out one of our latest new titles from Lighthouse Catholic Media:

Glimpses Along the Way of the Cross - Fr. James P. Shea

In these beautiful talks, University of Mary president Fr. James Shea guides us along the Stations of the Cross, teaching us how to better open our hearts to the suffering and loneliness of Jesus on His way to Calvary. Weaving together the insights of keen believers like Fr. Richard Neuhaus, Caryll Houselander, Archbishop Fulton Sheen, and Dr. James Edwards, these powerful meditations take us into the depths of Christ’s agony, and back out again into the relief and joy of what His sacrifice means for us.

CDs are available in the main entryway of the church before and after Saturday vigil and Sunday Masses for a suggested donation of $3 each. Or, select a bundle of 7 CDs for just $20. All proceeds from the sale of CDs benefit Youth Ministries at Blessed Sacrament Church.

Adult

HOLY NAME SOCIETY AND AVE MARIA GUILD

Communion Sunday for both societies will be this weekend, April 3rd, at the 8:30 AM Mass. The regular monthly meetings for both societies will be this Monday, April 4th, at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center. Interested parishioners are cordially invited to attend.

FAMILIA

Familia is a Catholic program committed to strengthening families by helping men and women live their vocation to marriage and parenthood in all its fullness. For more information contact Debbie at 394-9791.

Familia is happy to invite you to a FREE web conference: Next Thursday, April 7th at 9 PM EST Fr. Michael Sliney, L.C., will guide us in choosing positive ways to discipline our children that honors their dignity and desire to grow in virtue. To register for his seminar, entitled “Discipline That Honors Our Family” go to: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/722604488

PRAYER MINISTRY

Calling all Prayer WarriorsWe would like to have more people to join us in prayer! Please consider joining our Prayer Network. All we ask you to do is PRAY. Each month you will receive an e-mail with the Prayer Intention List attached. If you don’t have e-mail, we will send it to you via postal mail.

If interested, please call the Church office 391-4661 and leave your name, e-mail address and phone number; or your mailing information: name, address, and please include your phone number. Or you can e-mail us with the information at bsc_office_seminole@yahoo.com

Is Prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?

HOLY NAME SOCIETY AND AVE MARIA GUILD

Communion Sunday for both societies will be this weekend, April 3rd, at the 8:30 AM Mass. The regular monthly meetings for both societies will be this Monday, April 4th, at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center. Interested parishioners are cordially invited to attend.

FAMILIA

Familia is a Catholic program committed to strengthening families by helping men and women live their vocation to marriage and parenthood in all its fullness. For more information contact Debbie at 394-9791.

Familia is happy to invite you to a FREE web conference: Next Thursday, April 7th at 9 PM EST Fr. Michael Sliney, L.C., will guide us in choosing positive ways to discipline our children that honors their dignity and desire to grow in virtue. To register for his seminar, entitled “Discipline That Honors Our Family” go to: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/722604488

PRAYER MINISTRY

Calling all Prayer WarriorsWe would like to have more people to join us in prayer! Please consider joining our Prayer Network. All we ask you to do is PRAY. Each month you will receive an e-mail with the Prayer Intention List attached. If you don’t have e-mail, we will send it to you via postal mail.

If interested, please call the Church office 391-4661 and leave your name, e-mail address and phone number; or your mailing information: name, address, and please include your phone number. Or you can e-mail us with the information at bsc_office_seminole@yahoo.com

Is Prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?

DevotionalsDevotionalsDevotionals

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Stations of the Cross will be at 3:30 PM each Friday during Lent. Please Note: School dismissal is at 3:05 PM. Do not arrive at the church before 3:20 PM, to avoid traffic congestion.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Stations of the Cross will be at 3:30 PM each Friday during Lent. Please Note: School dismissal is at 3:05 PM. Do not arrive at the church before 3:20 PM, to avoid traffic congestion.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Stations of the Cross will be at 3:30 PM each Friday during Lent. Please Note: School dismissal is at 3:05 PM. Do not arrive at the church before 3:20 PM, to avoid traffic congestion.

Profile: by Mike HeslinProfile: by Mike HeslinProfile: by Mike Heslin

Parish ActivitiesParish ActivitiesParish Activities

36TH ANNUAL SPRING CARNIVAL

This weekend, April 1st – 3rd, come and support Blessed Sacrament School while enjoying this year’s carnival. There are rides, food, games and entertainment for all. Daily wristbands are $25 each. Cool Daddy will be performing at 7 PM on Saturday night, and Amy Weaver at 3:30 PM on Sunday afternoon. The carnival will be open on Friday, until 11 PM; Saturday, 12 noon – 11 PM, and Sunday, 12 noon – 6 PM.

PARISH TRIP

This is your last opportunity to make reservations to see next Wednesday’s matinee performance of 42nd Street at The Show Palace Dinner Theatre in Hudson. To attend on April 6th, please call Phyllis Gregory at 319-4458. The bus leaves at 10:30 AM and returns at 5:30 PM and the cost is $ 69.00, due at the time of reservation.

BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOOK FAIR

April 9th through April 14th. Hours will be: Saturday and Sunday after all the Masses, in order that parishioners may come to browse and purchase books; Monday, 7:30 AM till 5:30 PM. to accommodate the Faith Formation Classes (C.C.D.); Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM; Thursday, 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM.

BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH ANNUAL FISH FRY

Tuesday, April 12th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM in the Parish Center. Good food, fun and fellowship. More details next week.

36TH ANNUAL SPRING CARNIVAL

This weekend, April 1st – 3rd, come and support Blessed Sacrament School while enjoying this year’s carnival. There are rides, food, games and entertainment for all. Daily wristbands are $25 each. Cool Daddy will be performing at 7 PM on Saturday night, and Amy Weaver at 3:30 PM on Sunday afternoon. The carnival will be open on Friday, until 11 PM; Saturday, 12 noon – 11 PM, and Sunday, 12 noon – 6 PM.

PARISH TRIP

This is your last opportunity to make reservations to see next Wednesday’s matinee performance of 42nd Street at The Show Palace Dinner Theatre in Hudson. To attend on April 6th, please call Phyllis Gregory at 319-4458. The bus leaves at 10:30 AM and returns at 5:30 PM and the cost is $ 69.00, due at the time of reservation.

BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOOK FAIR

April 9th through April 14th. Hours will be: Saturday and Sunday after all the Masses, in order that parishioners may come to browse and purchase books; Monday, 7:30 AM till 5:30 PM. to accommodate the Faith Formation Classes (C.C.D.); Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM; Thursday, 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM.

BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH ANNUAL FISH FRY

Tuesday, April 12th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM in the Parish Center. Good food, fun and fellowship. More details next week.

36TH ANNUAL SPRING CARNIVAL

This weekend, April 1st – 3rd, come and support Blessed Sacrament School while enjoying this year’s carnival. There are rides, food, games and entertainment for all. Daily wristbands are $25 each. Cool Daddy will be performing at 7 PM on Saturday night, and Amy Weaver at 3:30 PM on Sunday afternoon. The carnival will be open on Friday, until 11 PM; Saturday, 12 noon – 11 PM, and Sunday, 12 noon – 6 PM.

PARISH TRIP

This is your last opportunity to make reservations to see next Wednesday’s matinee performance of 42nd Street at The Show Palace Dinner Theatre in Hudson. To attend on April 6th, please call Phyllis Gregory at 319-4458. The bus leaves at 10:30 AM and returns at 5:30 PM and the cost is $ 69.00, due at the time of reservation.

BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOOK FAIR

April 9th through April 14th. Hours will be: Saturday and Sunday after all the Masses, in order that parishioners may come to browse and purchase books; Monday, 7:30 AM till 5:30 PM. to accommodate the Faith Formation Classes (C.C.D.); Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM; Thursday, 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM.

BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH ANNUAL FISH FRY

Tuesday, April 12th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM in the Parish Center. Good food, fun and fellowship. More details next week.

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TOUR ITALY, SWITZERLAND, FRANCE & MONACO

Join Father Tom Anastasia from St. Clement parish for 12 Days from May 30th - June 10th, 2011. Where do people who live in Rome and Paris vacation? The answer is the fabulous regions of Europe known as the Italian Lake District and the French Riviera.

From Milan, Lake Como, Turin, Zermatt, Monte Carlo, St. Paul De Vence, to Grasse, Cannes, Aix-En-Provence, Marseilles and St. Tropez, you will be certain to pack a lot into these twelve spectacular days for $ 3279 per person including airfare and most meals. See the details in a free color brochure by calling St. Clement Catholic Church in Plant City 813-752-8251.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND

HAPPILY MARRIED COUPLES: Prepare for Easter in a special way this year. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will help you enjoy life with a new closeness to each other and God. Enjoy the Sacrament of Matrimony with the joy and romance that God intended. You don’t need it - you DESERVE a Marriage Encounter Weekend! The next available WWME weekend in this diocese is next weekend April 8th – 10th. For information call (813) 270-7832 or go on-line at www.wwme-tampabay.org

ANNUAL ALTAR SERVER APPRECIATION MASS

Next Sunday, April 10th at 3:00 PM, the Office of Vocations will host the annual Altar Server Appreciation Mass at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle. A reception in the parish center will follow.

LONG–SLEEVE RELIEF DRIVE

The Diocese of St. Petersburg is sponsoring its sixth annual Lenten Long–Sleeve Relief Drive from March 9th – Palm Sunday (April 17th). Please collect clean, used or new, long–sleeve or short–sleeve men’s and women’s cotton shirts (100 percent cotton preferred) to protect our Florida Farm workers. This year’s campaign will also be extended to the collection of Diapers and Personal Hygiene items. Please deliver your parish or group donations to the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Pastoral Center, 6363 Ninth Avenue North, St. Petersburg, 33710. Please contact Sabrina Burton Schultz with any questions: 727-344-1611 *325; sab@dosp.org

RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND

Retrouvaille, winner of the Smart Marriages Impact Award, is a lifeline for marriage. Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriage. In today’s busy world, many couples experience boredom, coldness, frustration, and loneliness. Others suffer anger and other forms of conflict. Retrouvaille provides tools that help get your marriage back on track. It gives you the opportunity to rediscover each other and examine your lives together in a new and positive way. Retrouvaille has helped tens of thousands of couples experiencing marital difficulty at all levels, including disillusionment and deep misery. The next program will be held on the weekend of April 15-17 at The Franciscan Center in Tampa, FL. For confidential information and to register, call Barry and Faith Peterson at 727-842-7971, or 800-470-2230. You may also visit our web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.

HOLY WEEK RETREAT

April 20th, 5 PM - April 23rd, 9 PM ~ Father Loman MacAodha, OFM ~ Retreat Master.

The paschal mystery of Christ, his triumph over death, is like a spiritual bonfire lit at the first Easter and blazing ever since at the center of the Church's life. In our three day retreat we join with them and with the earliest Christian tradition in the New Testament. We hope to be led from the waters of John's baptism to the fires of Jesus' baptism in the Holy Spirit, from Wednesday evening's ritual by the river to the climax of the Easter Vigil on Saturday night. Fee: $225 Single Room, $190 Shared Room, $125 Commuter Register with a $50 deposit. Balance due 10 days prior to retreat

The retreat will be held at the Franciscan Center, 3010 N. Perry Ave., Tampa, 33603. For more information, please contact the Center at 813-229-2695, e-mail: Francntr@tampabay.rr.com or on the web at www.franciscancentertampa.org

TOUR ITALY, SWITZERLAND, FRANCE & MONACO

Join Father Tom Anastasia from St. Clement parish for 12 Days from May 30th - June 10th, 2011. Where do people who live in Rome and Paris vacation? The answer is the fabulous regions of Europe known as the Italian Lake District and the French Riviera.

From Milan, Lake Como, Turin, Zermatt, Monte Carlo, St. Paul De Vence, to Grasse, Cannes, Aix-En-Provence, Marseilles and St. Tropez, you will be certain to pack a lot into these twelve spectacular days for $ 3279 per person including airfare and most meals. See the details in a free color brochure by calling St. Clement Catholic Church in Plant City 813-752-8251.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND

HAPPILY MARRIED COUPLES: Prepare for Easter in a special way this year. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will help you enjoy life with a new closeness to each other and God. Enjoy the Sacrament of Matrimony with the joy and romance that God intended. You don’t need it - you DESERVE a Marriage Encounter Weekend! The next available WWME weekend in this diocese is next weekend April 8th – 10th. For information call (813) 270-7832 or go on-line at www.wwme-tampabay.org

ANNUAL ALTAR SERVER APPRECIATION MASS

Next Sunday, April 10th at 3:00 PM, the Office of Vocations will host the annual Altar Server Appreciation Mass at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle. A reception in the parish center will follow.

LONG–SLEEVE RELIEF DRIVE

The Diocese of St. Petersburg is sponsoring its sixth annual Lenten Long–Sleeve Relief Drive from March 9th – Palm Sunday (April 17th). Please collect clean, used or new, long–sleeve or short–sleeve men’s and women’s cotton shirts (100 percent cotton preferred) to protect our Florida Farm workers. This year’s campaign will also be extended to the collection of Diapers and Personal Hygiene items. Please deliver your parish or group donations to the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Pastoral Center, 6363 Ninth Avenue North, St. Petersburg, 33710. Please contact Sabrina Burton Schultz with any questions: 727-344-1611 *325; sab@dosp.org

RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND

Retrouvaille, winner of the Smart Marriages Impact Award, is a lifeline for marriage. Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriage. In today’s busy world, many couples experience boredom, coldness, frustration, and loneliness. Others suffer anger and other forms of conflict. Retrouvaille provides tools that help get your marriage back on track. It gives you the opportunity to rediscover each other and examine your lives together in a new and positive way. Retrouvaille has helped tens of thousands of couples experiencing marital difficulty at all levels, including disillusionment and deep misery. The next program will be held on the weekend of April 15-17 at The Franciscan Center in Tampa, FL. For confidential information and to register, call Barry and Faith Peterson at 727-842-7971, or 800-470-2230. You may also visit our web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.

HOLY WEEK RETREAT

April 20th, 5 PM - April 23rd, 9 PM ~ Father Loman MacAodha, OFM ~ Retreat Master.

The paschal mystery of Christ, his triumph over death, is like a spiritual bonfire lit at the first Easter and blazing ever since at the center of the Church's life. In our three day retreat we join with them and with the earliest Christian tradition in the New Testament. We hope to be led from the waters of John's baptism to the fires of Jesus' baptism in the Holy Spirit, from Wednesday evening's ritual by the river to the climax of the Easter Vigil on Saturday night. Fee: $225 Single Room, $190 Shared Room, $125 Commuter Register with a $50 deposit. Balance due 10 days prior to retreat

The retreat will be held at the Franciscan Center, 3010 N. Perry Ave., Tampa, 33603. For more information, please contact the Center at 813-229-2695, e-mail: Francntr@tampabay.rr.com or on the web at www.franciscancentertampa.org

TOUR ITALY, SWITZERLAND, FRANCE & MONACO

Join Father Tom Anastasia from St. Clement parish for 12 Days from May 30th - June 10th, 2011. Where do people who live in Rome and Paris vacation? The answer is the fabulous regions of Europe known as the Italian Lake District and the French Riviera.

From Milan, Lake Como, Turin, Zermatt, Monte Carlo, St. Paul De Vence, to Grasse, Cannes, Aix-En-Provence, Marseilles and St. Tropez, you will be certain to pack a lot into these twelve spectacular days for $ 3279 per person including airfare and most meals. See the details in a free color brochure by calling St. Clement Catholic Church in Plant City 813-752-8251.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND

HAPPILY MARRIED COUPLES: Prepare for Easter in a special way this year. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will help you enjoy life with a new closeness to each other and God. Enjoy the Sacrament of Matrimony with the joy and romance that God intended. You don’t need it - you DESERVE a Marriage Encounter Weekend! The next available WWME weekend in this diocese is next weekend April 8th – 10th. For information call (813) 270-7832 or go on-line at www.wwme-tampabay.org

ANNUAL ALTAR SERVER APPRECIATION MASS

Next Sunday, April 10th at 3:00 PM, the Office of Vocations will host the annual Altar Server Appreciation Mass at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle. A reception in the parish center will follow.

LONG–SLEEVE RELIEF DRIVE

The Diocese of St. Petersburg is sponsoring its sixth annual Lenten Long–Sleeve Relief Drive from March 9th – Palm Sunday (April 17th). Please collect clean, used or new, long–sleeve or short–sleeve men’s and women’s cotton shirts (100 percent cotton preferred) to protect our Florida Farm workers. This year’s campaign will also be extended to the collection of Diapers and Personal Hygiene items. Please deliver your parish or group donations to the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Pastoral Center, 6363 Ninth Avenue North, St. Petersburg, 33710. Please contact Sabrina Burton Schultz with any questions: 727-344-1611 *325; sab@dosp.org

RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND

Retrouvaille, winner of the Smart Marriages Impact Award, is a lifeline for marriage. Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriage. In today’s busy world, many couples experience boredom, coldness, frustration, and loneliness. Others suffer anger and other forms of conflict. Retrouvaille provides tools that help get your marriage back on track. It gives you the opportunity to rediscover each other and examine your lives together in a new and positive way. Retrouvaille has helped tens of thousands of couples experiencing marital difficulty at all levels, including disillusionment and deep misery. The next program will be held on the weekend of April 15-17 at The Franciscan Center in Tampa, FL. For confidential information and to register, call Barry and Faith Peterson at 727-842-7971, or 800-470-2230. You may also visit our web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.

HOLY WEEK RETREAT

April 20th, 5 PM - April 23rd, 9 PM ~ Father Loman MacAodha, OFM ~ Retreat Master.

The paschal mystery of Christ, his triumph over death, is like a spiritual bonfire lit at the first Easter and blazing ever since at the center of the Church's life. In our three day retreat we join with them and with the earliest Christian tradition in the New Testament. We hope to be led from the waters of John's baptism to the fires of Jesus' baptism in the Holy Spirit, from Wednesday evening's ritual by the river to the climax of the Easter Vigil on Saturday night. Fee: $225 Single Room, $190 Shared Room, $125 Commuter Register with a $50 deposit. Balance due 10 days prior to retreat

The retreat will be held at the Franciscan Center, 3010 N. Perry Ave., Tampa, 33603. For more information, please contact the Center at 813-229-2695, e-mail: Francntr@tampabay.rr.com or on the web at www.franciscancentertampa.org

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ST JUSTIN MARTYR

Lenten Reconciliation Service with Individual Confession

Blessed Sacrament will again unite with St. Justin Martyr parish on Friday, April 15th, for a Communal Penance Service, beginning at 7:00 PM at St Justin Martyr Church on Ridge Road. Several priests will be available to hear your individual Confessions.

Missa em português

Each Sunday at 7 PM, Fr. Jose` Furtado offers Mass for our Portuguese speaking community.

ST JUSTIN MARTYR

Lenten Reconciliation Service with Individual Confession

Blessed Sacrament will again unite with St. Justin Martyr parish on Friday, April 15th, for a Communal Penance Service, beginning at 7:00 PM at St Justin Martyr Church on Ridge Road. Several priests will be available to hear your individual Confessions.

Missa em português

Each Sunday at 7 PM, Fr. Jose` Furtado offers Mass for our Portuguese speaking community.

ST JUSTIN MARTYR

Lenten Reconciliation Service with Individual Confession

Blessed Sacrament will again unite with St. Justin Martyr parish on Friday, April 15th, for a Communal Penance Service, beginning at 7:00 PM at St Justin Martyr Church on Ridge Road. Several priests will be available to hear your individual Confessions.

Missa em português

Each Sunday at 7 PM, Fr. Jose` Furtado offers Mass for our Portuguese speaking community.

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