MASSES:

Saturday: 8:00AM; 5:00 PM (Vigil) Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 6:00 PM

Weekdays: Tuesday-Friday 8:00 AM (Mondays: 8:00 AM Communion Service) Holy Days & Special Services: see bulletin RECONCILIATION: Saturdays, 4:00 PM PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA: Tuesdays 8:30 AM MARRIAGES: Those wishing to be married must contact the priest at least 9 months before date of marriage.

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Parish Office: 619-582-5722

BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH Parish Website: www.blessedsacrament-sandiego.org

Parish E-Mail: jyin@blessedsacrament-sandiego.org Fr. Jon P. Kirby, SVD: Pastor

Tony Albers: Deacon Herb Kelsey: Deacon

Parish ID # for United Way Contributions………..…..9753 BAPTISM INFORMATION…………………………619-582-5722 RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) ……….619-582-5722 Sara Dickman………..….……………...……..619-840-2983

FAITH FORMATION, grade 1-8.….......................619-582-5722 Natalie Kathol, Coordinator

CONFIRMATION, Teens…………………………...619-582-5722 Justine Coliflores

BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH SCHOOL……619-582-3862 Anne Egan, Principal School Website: www.bsps-sd.org

Fifth Sunday of Easter May 14, 2017

Fifth Sunday of Easter Blessed Sacrament May 14, 2017

Bibliodrama

All parishioners are invited to attend our BSP Bibliodrama sessions. Come and learn about the background of your weekly scriptural texts and experience the dynamism of the Gospel.

Next session will be in the Parish Hall Library Monday May 15, 6:30pm.

Our Lady of Aparecida: Mother of the Poor

This year Brazil celebrates the 300th year since the image of our Lady of Conception, dear to the people of Brazil as Our Lady of the Apparition (Aparecida), was found. It happened in the early eighteenth century. Brazil had experienced a long pe-riod marked by slavery. It is estimated that over the course of 400 years around 5.5 million slaves were brought to the country, of which only 4.8 million ar-rived alive. The rest perished in the ships on their way from Africa. It is within this inhuman context that Mary comes to reach out to the poor, and is trans-formed into a sign of resistance and a preferential op-tion for the poor.

At that time, the small village of Guaratinguetá re-ceived the visit of Count Pedro de Almeida, governor of the then territories of São Paulo and Minas de Ouro (today Minas Gerais). The population decided to or-ganize a feast to receive him. It was the lot of a group of fishermen who lived in extreme poverty (semi-slavery) to provide fish for the count and his party.

The fishermen Domingos Garcia, Felipe Pedroso, and João Alves prayed to Our Lady but they were unsuc-cessful. After several futile attempts to catch fish, João Alves decided to cast the nets for the last time. There were no fish in their nets, but to their surprise, there appeared the fragile body of a black image of Our La-dy of the Conception, but without a head. Seized with emotion, they cast the nets once more and they pulled up a head which fit the body perfectly. This gave them the courage to cast the nets once again, and this time they pulled up a net full of fish. This event was soon interpreted as a divine intervention and other miracles followed. After fifteen years the family of Felipe Car-doso constructed a small oratory to receive the neigh-bors and the pilgrims. In 1734, a chapel was built which gave rise to the old basilica.

Today there is a new basilica which welcomes mil-lions of pilgrims each year. During his visit to Brazil in 2014, Francis offered a theological reading of Aparecida. The apparitions at Aparecida show us how God offers all of humanity his own mother, and gives us a lesson about himself. It is “a lesson of humility, an essential element of the DNA of God”.

The fishermen only possessed a fragile boat that badly needed repairs. They worked hard but “despite their work and fatigue, the nets are empty”, continued the Pope. “Then God comes as a surprise with the weak and broken image of Mary. God comes when they were not expecting anything anymore and He comes in a new way. He comes in the image of fragile clay, blackened by the waters of the river, and aged with the passing of time. God always comes with the trappings of the small”, said the Pope. The fishermen give unity to the body and the head. “That which was broken is made whole again. In a Brazil shamelessly divided by the wall of slavery, the Mother of Jesus presents her-self with a black face, first divided but later united, in the hands of fishermen.”

Aparecida offers an invitation to all Christians in the world to make whole that which is broken. “How can we make the walls, the abyss, and the distances van-ish? How can we be instruments of reconciliation? In the end, the fishermen carried the mystery to their homes. The simple people always have space for mys-tery. We have to relearn this simplicity which permits the mystery to enter our hearts because “in the house of the poor, God always finds a home”. They gather around her. They reveal their pains and entrust their pleas. God wants to be brought into our homes, our lives, our hearts. He awakens in us the desire to call our neighbors, so that we can show others her beauty. How much space do we give to this mystery in our lives and how have we shared this mystery?

The Pope reminded us that Aparecida happened at a crossroads. It was at the crossroads of a colonized country, mired in social injustice. “God appears at the crossroads.” What are the crossroads of history at this moment in time, and how do they challenge us to-wards new missionary responses?

Adapted from an article by Fr. Heinz Kulüke, Superior General of the SVD.

From The Pastor

Fifth Sunday of Easter Blessed Sacrament May 14, 2017

FINANCIAL UPDATE 2017

May 7 weekend $6,105.00 May Quarter Collection $372.00

BSP Sound System Received $25,828.00

Thank you for your continued support.

Tues. Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat.

May 13 May 14 May 15

Sat. Sun. Mon.

8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am

May 16 May 17 May 18 May 19 May 20

Weekly Mass Intentions Mother’s Novena Mother’s Novena Mother’s Novena Mother’s Novena Mother’s Novena

5:00pm 8:00am 10:00am 6:00pm 8:00am

Emanuel Di Giulio † Parishioners Mother’s Novena Settimio & Domenico Porco † Mother’s Novena

Time for you to “Get on the Bus”

This May, as an integral part of the Restorative Jus-tice Program of our Diocesan Office of Social Min-istry, Bishop McElroy encourages our BSP parish-ioners to help provide an opportunity for over 1,000 children of incarcerated parents to visit with their parents on Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. Six buses will carry these hidden victims of crime to seven prisons in or near California. We are called to do our part, and to inform and encourage others to partici-pate in and support the program through donations, volunteer efforts and prayers. Get On The Bus affords us all the opportunity to live out the Gospel mandate, “I was in prison and you visited me” (Matthew 25:37).

For more information visit: www.getonthebus.us or phone 818-980-7714, or contact Deacon Jim Walsh at 858-490-8375 or jwalsh@sdcatholic.org.

Mother’s Novena Mother’s Day - Sunday, May 14

We include all our Mothers in our 9 day Novena of Masses beginning on Mother’s Day.

Please turn in your Mother’s Day envelopes with the names of these special women you wish to included in our prayers. Your envelopes will be placed on the altar.

Extra envelopes are available in the Church.

Fr. Jon and Staff of Blessed Sacrament Parish

Wish all the Mothers of the Parish a Blessed Mother’s Day

Diocesan African Mass & Gathering Second Sundays

Sunday, May 14 - 1:00 PM All are invited to attend.

Fr. Thomas Dekaa celebrant

Attention all Parishoners Fr. Jon’s African Ministry

Come and see what Fr. Jon has been up to in Ghana

Slide presentation on Fr Jon’s work in Ghana After 5.00 PM Mass Saturday June 3.

BSP Devotions

Morning Prayer (Liturgy of the Hours) Weekdays 7:30 AM (Before Mass)

Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions Tuesdays (After Mass)

Home Masses

We have begun Home Masses. Pleased contact the office if you wish to host a Mass.

Fifth Sunday of Easter Blessed Sacrament May 14, 2017

Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Jn 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Jn 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; 1 Pt 3:15-18 or 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 14:15-21 or Jn 17:1-11a

Readings for the Week

Blessed Sacrament Parish School (Transitional Kindergarten - grade 8)

Monthly Campus Tours 10:30am-11:30am (or by appointment)

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JOIN THE PADRINOS!

Become a “Padrino” to sponsor a child or a family in our school. Any amount that you can give will help a child and safeguard the future of the school. Please contact the parish office.

We are Happy to Welcome New Parishioners

Registration forms are

Available in the Parish Office. Call or Stop by the Parish Office

(619) 582-5722 or Email: jyin@blessedsacrament-sandiego.org

National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Special Collection

May 13-14

This weekend there will be a second collection for the patronal church of our nation. This collection is to help to complete the shrine in preparation of its 100th anniversary.

Special envelopes will be available. Please respond generously.

June 4

Pentecost Sunday

Ethnic Potluck Luncheon Bring a dish of your culture to share

after the 10:00am mass - Parish Hall

Come join your faith community at our Ethnic Potluck Luncheon.

We ask everyone to bring a favorite dish to share of your country/culture. We hope you will join us in sharing your wonderful

food & culture.

Please bring your food dish & examples of your culture to share to the

parish hall as early as 9:00am.

Decorations are optional but it would be great to share your culture with our community.

All are invited to participate.

More info. call: Annemarie (619) 265-0319

School Integration Plan for BSPS & OLSH

♦ New School Site: Blessed Sacrament ♦ New Management: Diocesan Governance Model

♦ Date for merger: 2018-2019

♦ See Flyer at Church Doors for Transition Details

Ascension will be celebrated on Sunday, May 28

NOT Thursday, May 25

Fifth Sunday of Easter Blessed Sacrament May 14, 2017

Interested in joining a ministry group? Contact the person listed below or church office.

(area codes are (619) except were listed)

Adoration Chapel…………………………………………………..582-5722

Altar Servers: Judy Cromwell……………………………………………………..582-5722

Cares For Kids-Blessed Sacrament Teresa Markey……………………………………………………..582-2141

Contemporary Choir: (10:00 am & 6 pm Masses)……………………………………….582-5722

Culture of Life: Margie Morrison……………………………………………………582-8651

Eucharistic Ministers: Church Office………………………………………………………582-5722

Knights of Columbus: John Agoh…………..…………………...…………..…………….278-8405

Lectors: Cynthia Gonzales………………………………………………….218-8155

BSPS Parent-Teacher Group (PTG): Kristen Crisostomo (President)…….……………….klhbones@aol.com

Prayer Chain Maria Contreras…………………………………………………...917-5850

Traditional Choir: Patti Burch (8 am Mass)………………………………………….735-6330

Tuesday Fun Club: Peggy Raynoha……………………………………………………582-3657

Ushers: Church Office…………………………………………….………...582-5722

Vocations Committee: Dick Reid…………………………………………………………...583-1081

Women’s Club: Pat Luebbers…………………………………………………….…262-8522

Youth Ministry (High School Students): Parish Office…………………………………………………..…...582-5722

PARISH MINISTRIES & GROUPS

May 21 - Cultural of Life 7th Annual Our Lady’s Tea 11am - 2pm at The Prado at Balboa Park, fundraiser to support crisis pregnancy ministry & services. Guest speaker Pam Tebow, tickets $50 per guest, www.colfs.org July 14-16 SUMMER FAMILY CAMP at Whis-pering Winds in Julian for BSP parishioners, Fun activities: zipline, pool, horseback riding, & more. Spiritual enrichment programs are tailored for children, teens & adults; Online registration is now open at www.whisperingwinds.org; More in-fo. Matt & Brianne Kojis 619-964-6174 or mattkojis@gmail.com Retrouvaille-Marriage Help! Give troubled mar-riages & their hurting families a chance to heal. More info. on upcoming Retrouvaille Weekend program for couples contact registration team @ 951-259-9474 or visit helpourmarriage.org.

Monday ~ May 15 Rev. Ruben Arceo Tuesday ~ May 16 Rev. John Auther, SJ Wednesday ~ May 17 Rev. Ben Awongo, AJ Thursday ~ May 18 Rev. Glenn Baaten Friday ~ May 19 Rev. Ben Bachmeier Saturday ~ May 20 Rev. James Bahash Sunday ~ May 21 Rev. Jay Bananal

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Daily Prayer for Our Priests

O Jesus, I pray for your faithful and fervent priests; for your unfaithful & tepid priests; for your priests laboring at home or abroad in distant mission fields; for your tempted priests; for your lonely & desolate priests; for your young priests; for your dying priests; for the souls of your priests in Purgatory. But above all, I recommend to you the priests dearest to me: the priest who baptized me, the priests who absolved me from my sins, the priests at whose Masses I assisted & who gave me Your body & blood in Communion, the priests to whom I am indebted any other way especially (name….) O Jesus, keep them all close to your heart, and bless them abundantly in time & in eternity. Amen. --St. Therese of Lisieux

Parish Events

May 14 - Mother’s Day 9 Day Novena Begins May 14 - Diocesan African Mass & Gathering 1pm May 15 - Bibliodrama 6:30pm PH Library May 27-28 - Ascension of the Lord celebrated May 29 - Memorial Day May 29 - Bibliodrama 6:30pm PH Library June 4 - Pentecost & Ethnic Potluck June 5 - Cares for Kids Mtg. 6-7pm PH June 8 - Women’s Club Luncheon 10:30am PH June 8 - BSPS 8th Grade Graduation June 9 - BSPS Last Day of School June 11 - Diocesan African Mas & Gathering 1pm June 18 - Feast of Corpus Christi(Parish Feast Day) June 18 - Father’s Day & 9 Day Novena Begins

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