Diocese of Charleston Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church (Corner of Hwy 17 & Moore Drive) 6th Sunday of Easter May 21 2017 5 Saint Teresa Drive Charleston, S.C. 29407 (843) 556-0801 // (843) 556-2851 Fax (843) 766-2128 School Church email: [email protected] One Family, One Parish, One Church Coming Events! Parish Calendar (p. 1) News (p. 2) Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Happenings (p. 4) Noticias Parroquiales en Español (p. 5) What Do We Know About Joseph? (p. 7) " This bulletin & additional parish information are available at www.blsac.org. Blessed Sacrament Catholic School: A Ministry of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 843-766-2128 www.scbss.org CLERGY OF THE PARISH Served by Most Rev. Robert E. Guglielmone, Bishop of Charleston Very Rev. Joseph V. Romanoski, V.F., Pastor Rev. Jose Gabriel Cruz Rodriguez, Parochial Vicar James Moore, Permanent Deacon Kurt Herbst, Permanent Deacon Jerry White, Permanent Deacon CHURCH OFFICE STAFF PARISH MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5:00 PM Vigil Sunday: 9:00 AM 11:00 AM (Sign Language Interpreter) 1:30 PM (en Español) 5:00 PM (Life Teen Mass) Weekday Masses Monday—Friday 6:30 AM Thursday School Mass 8:45 AM Confession (and by Appointment) Saturday: 3:30 PM & following 5pm Mass Domingo: 12:30 PM (en Español) Place you r m essag e h ere. Fo r m axim um i mpact , use two or t hre e se ntenc es. PARISH CALENDAR SUNDAY: 10:00 AM May 21 Books Change Lives - Meeting Room K of C Breakfast - Parish Hall MONDAY: 5:30 PM May 22 Pastoral Council - Meeting Room 6:30 PM Books Change Lives - Commons Justice Ministry - Meeting Room 7:00 PM Financial Peace University - Hall 7:30 PM Men's Group - Family Life Center Deacon James Moore & Tina Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Religious Education TUES: May 23 2:40 PM Altar Server Practice - Church Sr. Colie Stokes, SSMN . . . . . . . . . . . . Adult Formation 6:30 PM H.S.A. Meeting - Hall Jack McGovern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stewardship & Dev 7:00 PM Young Adults Group - FLC Allyson Moring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minister of Music WED: May 24 5:30 PM Altar Server Practice - Church 6:45 PM Choir Practice THURS: 8:30AM May 25 School Mass 9:30 AM Graduation Practice - Church 7:00PM Bible Study - Meeting Room Serra Club - Family Life Center FRIDAY: 9:30AM May 26 Graduation Practice - Church SATURDAY: 10:00 AM May 27 Spanish Baptisms - church SUNDAY: 10:00 AM May 28 Books Change Lives - Meeting Room Cindy Kroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Secretary Sharon Perkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Secretary Lori Roberson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary Patricia Mochizuki . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Secretary (Spanish) Marianna Williamson . . . . . . . . . . . Financial Assistant Theresa Sadler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Financial Assistant Wally Romanoskie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance Patrick Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth Minister SCHOOL STAFF Katharine Murphy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Principal Sallie Bendt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Secretary Christy Clarey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary Linda McHugh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuition & Safe Envir Rebecca Cantley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Extended Day FLOWERS FLOWERS IN THE CHURCH are in loving memory of my darling Chuck on his birthday anniversary, May 18, with love from Jodie. FLOWERS: We need flowers for the chapel next weekend. If you wish to order flowers, please call Alice Bolchoz (843-766-7202) to reserve a date by the Sunday evening prior to publication. Please refrain from putting flowers in the church or chapel unless you have ordered them. Thank you. A PLAY DAT E FOR TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS (siblings welcome too) will take place at the splash pad at James Island County Park on Tuesday, May 23. Fun starts at 10:00am. For more information, email Kristin Calles at [email protected]. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IS COMING! VBS will be held at Blessed Sacrament this summer June 12-16, from 9:00 a.m. until 12 noon. We use crafts and experiments, games, great music, snacks, friends and fun to instill a message of God's great love for His children! VBS is for kids age 3 at the time of VBS to rising 5th graders. Rising 6th graders to adults can serve as crew or station leaders. All volunteers 18 and over need to complete the Safe Haven training. Online registration now open on our church website - look for the VBS icon! PARISH NEWS YOUNG ADULTS (ages 18-35)!!! Join us on Tuesdays at 7pm at the Family Life Center (9 Saint Teresa Drive). For more information, like our page (www.facebook.com/ blsacYAM) or contact Sarah Anderson at 843-2912733 or [email protected]. ALTAR SERVERS: Thank you to our servers. This is a crucial ministry for our parish. We encourage those considering altar serving to become a part of this service group! We are in need of more committed altar servers. Parents, please be sure that your child is present when scheduled, or he/she gets a substitute. We are having problems with this. For new servers: You must be at the end of third grade, received your First Communion, and come to at least two practices to begin serving. Coming to more than two practices is a great idea if you can. For those who have served two years or less - come to one practice. The scheduled practices are: Saturday, May 20 (8:00-9:00 a.m.) Tuesday, May 23 (2:40-3:45 p.m.) Wednesday, May 24 (5:30-6:30 p.m.) TODDLER NURSERY AT THE 9AM AND 11AM MASSES: We would like to thank all of the families and volunteers who were part of the nursery this past year. Thank you for supporting this wonderful ministry. In the summer months, only the 11am nursery will be available (June, July & August). Please note: no toddler nursery on Sunday, May 28, July 2 or September 3. SAVE THE DATE FOR A SOUTHERN SOIREE which will benefit BSCS Annual Fund. The event will be held Friday, Oct. 13, at the Charleston Yacht Club. It will be an evening of old fashion southern fun! Live music, open bar, and low country cuisine. The evening will include a silent and live auction. More details and ticket information to come. If you would like to help sponsor the event, please contact Katharine Murphy, Principal (843-766-2128). CELEBRATING SACRAMENTS Baptism: You must be registered and attending Mass weekly at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church for at least three months prior to the sacrament. Baptisms are not celebrated during Lent. Baptism Class: (for child’s parents and godparents) Class is held in the parish hall on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Both parents and godparents must attend. Call the parish office to pre-register for the class. First Communion: Preparation occurs in the first and second grades. Registration for Religious Education for those not attending a Catholic school takes place in August. Confirmation: Preparation usually occurs in the seventh and eighth grades. Adults are asked to call the parish office. Marriage: You must be registered and attending Mass weekly at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church for at least three months prior to preparing for the sacrament. Couples are asked to meet with the priest and begin formal preparation at least six (6) months before their tentative marriage date. Please contact the parish office prior to making any social plans. Reconciliation: Confessions are heard each Saturday at 3:30 p.m. (in English) and on Sundays at 1:00 p.m. (in Spanish) or by individual appointment with the priest. Anointing of the Sick: The sacrament is celebrated individually upon request. READINGS FOR THIS WEEK Mon. 5/22 Acts (Hechos de los Apostoles) 16:11-15 John (Juan) 15:26-16:4 Tues. 5/23 Acts (Hechos de los Apostoles) 16:22-34 John (Juan) 16:5-11 Wed. 5/24 Acts (Hechos) 17:15, 22 - 18:1 John (Juan) 16:12-15 Thurs. 5/25 Acts (Hechos de los Apostoles) 18:1-8 John (Juan) 16:16-20 Fri. 5/26 Acts (Hechos de los Apostoles) 18:9-18 John (Juan) 16:20-23 Sat. 5/27 Acts (Hechos de los Apostoles) 18:23-28 John (Juan) 16:23-28 Sun. 5/28 Acts (Hechos de los Apostoles) 1:12-14 John (Juan) 17:1-11 PARISH REGISTRATION The parish welcomes all newcomers and invites you to register. Registration forms are available in the parish office, at the back of the church on the right side and at blsac.org. Those seeking to receive the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation and Matrimony must be registered, active members of Blessed Sacrament Parish for at least three (3) months prior to being able to celebrate these sacraments. The criteria for “Active Parishioner Status” is as follows: *Weekly participation in worship through attendance at a weekend Mass, evidenced by your weekly envelope in the offertory, *and active involvement in a parish or school ministry, * and participation in Grateful Sacrificial Giving. If you have a change of address or are moving from our parish, please contact the parish office at 843-556-0801 or email [email protected]. Children Envelopes are mailed to registered children grades 1st-12th grade. Children, especially receiving the sacrament, will need to use their envelopes. IF your child is not receiving envelopes, PLEASE call the office. Boxed envelopes are available for children K-3 to K-5, call the office to pick them up. Godparents/Sponsors must be registered for at least three (3) months prior to being a Godparent/Sponsor and must be fully initiated into the Catholic Church. If married, he/she must have been married in the Catholic Church. For details go to blsac.org. Call the parish office to request a sponsor letter. You should call at least 2 weeks prior to needing the letter. An active parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Church may be entitled to a REDUCED TUITION RATE AT BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC SCHOOL AND/ OR BISHOP ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL. Hospital & Emergency Calls If you or a family member have been admitted to a hospital, please call the office if you would like to let us know. If you are scheduled to go to the hospital and would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick prior, please call the office to set up an appointment. If you have a SACRAMENTAL EMERGENCY CALL for a priest and the parish office is closed, please call the office (843-556-0801). After hour calls are handled by our answering service, who have been given instructions on how to reach a priest for a Sacramental emergency. They will continue to try and reach someone until they succeed. BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC SCHOOL May 21st: Mother-Son Baseball Game (at “The Joe”) May 30: K5 Kindergarten Graduation, 9:00 a.m., Parish Hall May 30: 8th Grade Graduation, 5:30 p.m., Church May 31: Last day of school May is the month dedicated to Mary. Students in all grades (K3-8th) were part of the May Crowning and adored Our Holy Mother with flowers. The 1st Communicants led the procession as Mary was crowned with a wreath of flowers by two of the second graders. Bring flowers of the fairest, bring flowers of the rarest, from garden and woodland and hillside and vale … the praise of the loveliest rose of the vale. O Mary, we crown thee with blossoms today, Queen of the Angels, Queen of the May. (Mary E. Walsh, circa 1981) In the not-too-distant future, the BSCS campus will be blessed with the addition of a Rosary Garden. This special place is the Eagle Scout project of Harper Kissell, a rising 8th grader. The area where the garden will be located was blessed by Father Joseph and Deacon Kurt. Thank you, Harper, and congratulations on your pending Eagle Scout award! NOTICIAS DE LA PARROQUIA ESTUDIO BÍBLICO - Con el Padre Gabriel, primer viernes del mes a las 7 p.m. Salón de reuniones. GRUPO DE EMAÚS - Segundo viernes de cada mes a las 7 pm. en el salón de reuniones del Kinder. Contacto: Sra. María Dolores (843) 475 3717. SANTO ROSARIO - Primer sábado de mes a las 7p.m. en la iglesia. Contacto: Sra. Victoria: (843) 729-1265. CELEBRACIÓN DE SACRAMENTOS Para solicitar algún sacramento en la Iglesia Católica Blessed Sacrament la familia debe estar inscrita y activa (uso de sobres en la ofrenda) en la Parroquia Blessed Sacrament por lo menos con 3 meses de anterioridad . Bautizos de Infantes y Niños entre 5 a 12 años: Para fijar fecha es necesario primero presentar los documentos y formularios necesarios. Contacto: Sra. Blanca Gunnells: (843) 475-5252 ∗ Los padres y los padrinos deben asistir a charlas preparatorias. ∗ Es importante que los padres, a la hora de escoger los padrinos de bautizo, conozcan los requisitos que la Iglesia establece para poder ser padrino o madrina de bautismo. ∗ Los niños de edad escolar (5 años en adelante) deben estar asistiendo a la Educación Religiosa y recibir la preparación bautismal antes de fijar fecha. Matrimonio: La pareja debe hacer una cita con el sacerdote 6 meses o más antes de la fecha tentativa. Contacto: Sra. María de la Luz (843) 557-1450. Unción de enfermos: El sacramento se realiza individualmente, solicitar en la oficina parroquial. Primera Comunión y Confirmación: Contacto: Patricia Mochizuki 843-556-0801 La preparación se ofrece dentro de nuestro programa de la Educación Religiosa. Dura dos años. La preparación a la Primera Comunión comienza a partir del primer grado. Para la Confirmación comienza en 7-º grado. Adultos de 18 años en adelante se preparan en un programa especial para adultos. Dura un año COMO ELEGIR P ADRINOS Normalmente se les suele elegir por cuestiones de amistad, simpatía, reciprocidad (alguien elegido como padrino del hijo de un amigo, se siente obligado a retribuir nombrándolo padrino de un hijo) u otros motivos sociales. Todos estos motivos son válidos, siempre y cuando la persona tenga las condiciones que le permitan cumplir su tarea de padrino. No olvidemos que esta elección no es un premio, ni una distinción, ni un honor, sino una responsabilidad, para la cual hay que ser idóneo. Obviamente los lazos afectivos son importantes y ayudan a cumplir esta misión, pero deben ir acompañados por otros requerimientos. Según los dos textos de la I glesia tenemos: "Téngase un solo padrino o una sol a madrina, o uno y una". (873) - "Par a que al guien sea admitido como padrino, es necesario que: 1. haya sido elegido por quien va a b autizarse o por sus padres o por quienes ocupan su lugar .. 2. haya cumplido dieciséis años 3. sea católico, esté confirmado, haya recibido ya el santísimo sacramento de la Eucaristía y lleve, al mismo tiempo, una vida congruente con la fe y con la misión que va a asumir; 4. no esté afectado por una pena canónica, legítimamente impuesta o declarada; 5. no sea el padre o la madre de quien se ha de bautizar” (874 § 1). Vida cristiana coh erent e Como vemos estos documentos, además de las condiciones específicas de edad y de recepción de los Sacramentos de la Iniciación cristiana, señalan una condición general de llevar una vida congruente con la fe. Con esto quedan directamente excluidos como candidatos a padrinos: - quienes viven en una situación matrimonial irregular (ya sea porque viven en concubinato o son divorciados v ueltos a casar), - quienes han incurrido en penas canónicas, o que han apostatado de la fe (adhiriendo a cultos de otr as confesiones religiosas), etc. E indirectamente quedan excluidos quienes no practican la fe. En efecto, una persona que no va a Misa los domingos, difícilmente pueda ser una ayuda espiritual en el camino hacia la madurez cristiana. La tarea de los padrinos es una verdader a función eclesial. La Iglesia les da un encargo, una tarea. P. Eduardo María Volpacchio. Cómo elegir padrinos. Catholic Net[en linea] 16 de mayo 2017. http://es.catholic.net/op/articulos/1575/ cat/69/como-elegir-padrinos.html MORE BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH NEWS PARISHIONER IN NEED OF CAREGIVER: If interested, please call 843-708-2171. SANCTUARY LIGHTS in the church are lit this week in loving memory of Deputy Joseph John Matuskovic with love from Mom and Dad. The Sanctuary Light in the chapel is lit this week in loving memory of Van Kerr, a very special lady, with love from Jodie Parker. Picture Package Discounts for Communion and Confirmation If anyone wants to order the following, they can use these promo codes. Go to https://josiepictures.shootproof.com Giving you a special gift of knowledge that lasts a lifetime… Join me in learning the CREIGHTON MODEL FERTILITYCARE SYSTEM YourCompletePackagefor Women’sHealthandInfertility, NaturalFamilyPlanning,Marriage andFertilityAppreciation June 9, 2017(Friday) 6:30 – 8:00pm at the Parish Hall of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston, SC To RSVP, please contact Janelle/Len Florendo @ 843-754-4658 or email [email protected]. I also offer individual sessions upon request. The Mission of the Blessed Sacrament Church is to form and sustain a Catholic Community in which all are welcomed and provided with the opportunity and the means to know Christ better, to grow in faith and love, and jointly to give witness to the Kingdom of God by their lives. MORE PARISH NEWS AROUND THE DIOCESE Join us in celebrating the PRIESTLY ORD IN AT ION OF A N DREW FRYML on Friday, June 9, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 120 Broad Street, Charleston. There will be a reception following at Chancery Hall, 901 Orange Grove Road. A Mass of Thanksgiving will take place on Sunday, June 11, at 12:00 p.m. (2575 Reidville Road, Spartanburg, SC). DID YOU KNOW? Catholic Counseling Services provides psychological services to adolescents, couples and adults. For information, call Mara Calderon, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, at 402-5417. Most insurances accepted. Services are confidential. THE TRI-COUNTY CATHOLIC FELLOWSHIP GROUP will host another "Singles' Weekend" on Saturday, June 3rd, 2017. This time it will be the 5 pm Vigil Mass at St. John Catholic Church with dinner and fellowship afterwards at the Madra Rua Irish Pub, both in North Charleston. All Catholic single adults, age 50+, are invited. To RSVP, please contact Mr. J. Shannon Hurley at 843-556-3578 and/or [email protected]. RACHEL'S VINEYARD RETREATS bring spiritual healing and strengthening of faith to individuals who have had or participated in an abortion. The retreat is a journey to healing, peace and reconciliation. The next retreat will be held July 7-9, 2017 in Charleston, S.C. For information and registration, call Christy 803-554-6088 or Kathy 803546-6010. VOCATION DISCERNMENT WITH THE DOMINICAN SISTERS OF HAWTHORNE: We invite women (ages 19 - 45) who are discerning a religious vocation to join us for a weekend of sharing in our life of prayer and apostolate. Reservations are required. For information or reservations, contact Sister Alma Marie at 845-745-1319. Hawthorne, New York: July 21-23, 2017 Atlanta, Georgia: September 22-24, 2017 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: June 10, 2017 or November 11, 2017 MORE PARISH NEWS At Blessed Sacrament Parish, we value the opinions and input of our parishioners. The online suggestion box and the suggestion box in the church vestibule is an opportunity to share feedback, praise, input, suggestions or concerns with the parish. On a monthly basis, all submissions will be reviewed by the Pastoral Council for discussion and action. The responses will be publicly shared via the parish bulletin and blsac.org. Please include your name and contact information on the suggestion card, so that we can ensure we understand and respond accordingly. RESPECT LIFE TODAY'S READINGS: "When our Lord promises in today's Gospel passage, 'I will come to you,' he is referring to the presence of his Holy Spirit, who does not bring a new divinity or a new Gospel, but rather precisely the presence of Jesus Christ. The Lord's constant promise of 'life' comes to fulfillment with the outpouring of the Spirit of Life; therefore Jesus can say, 'I live and you will live.' The victory of Christ over death is shared with all his people: He brings our humanity to the heights of heaven and pours out his life-giving Spirit. The truth brought out in today's passage regarding the 'Advocate' is also crucial to the Church's role in building the Culture of Life. Jesus Christ himself is our first Advocate (see 1 John 2:1 - 'If anyone does sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous one'). Now, that Advocate is promising us 'Another Advocate' who will be with us always - the Holy Spirit. Indeed, the Spirit advocates for us in the heights of heaven, that all the power of the redemptive work of Christ might have its full effect. But if the Spirit, who is an Advocate, fill us, he makes us advocates! He gives speech to the tongue, as we will see even more powerfully at Pentecost. He makes us advocates for the helpless, just as he advocates for us when we cannot save ourselves. The pro-life work of the People of God springs from this aspect of the Holy Spirit, who makes us advocates for those who cannot speak for themselves - the unborn and all the vulnerable." (www.priestsforlife.org) MILITARY PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY (POR AQUELLOS EN EL EJERCITO): Sr. Mary Bernard (Vietnam), Charlton L. Butler, Gerard Carisio, Steve Carlier, Brian Cummings, Matthew Cummings, Bill Davis, Aaron Dufficy, Brandon Faia, Melanie Graybill, Mathew S. Green, Joshua Henson, Greg Herrod, Llavar Mack, Krystal Mason, Will McCarthy, Daniel Metts, Stanley Morgan, Michael Morrill, William Murphy, Paul Newbold, Brandon Pepper, Derek Pepper, and James Robert Talmage Pinson. MASS INTENTIONS MASS INTENTIONS (INTENCIONES DE LA MISA): Betty Albenesius, Stephen Albenesius, Ted Albenesius, Dorothy Lee Bazzle Bendt, Robert Bissey, Les Blyth, Thomas Figliorelli, Sr., Roy Fox, Demetrio & Filomena Gonzales, Ron Hall (75th Birthday Anniv., May 12), A. Patrick Hiott, Donald Hiott, Catherine B. Hurley, William Kenneth Johnson, Arthur P. Jones, Rebecca L. Jones, Marcella (Sally) LaTorre (living), Van Kerr, Brenda Kinard, Bernard Maginn, Jesus Mejia (3rd Anniv.), Beth Albenesius Mullen, Chuck Parker, Arnold Piazza, M/M Winfield & Marguerite Scott, Aileen Seronick, Teresa & Philip Smith (Wedding Anniv., May 30) (deceased), Joseph Soffera, Mary Soffera, George & Caronell Thomy, Lee & Ella Nora Welcker, Ron L. Welcker, and Lucille Zwingmann. PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH (POR LOS ENFERMOS DE NUESTRA PARROQUIA): Lane Arnold, Alex Arrieto & Family, Steven Autrey, Prima Bernados, Jerry Burn, Emma Carothers, John Carothers, Stacy Clingman, Elizabeth Park Coale, Alexis Cooper, Barry Corothers, Patti Currie, Rachel Darling, Terry Davis, Maureen Donegan, Robby Donegan, Michael Fortune, Martha Fox, Scott Fox, Jim Gallagher, Veronica Garcia, Curtis Gaskins, Gloria Giusto, James Gorman, Anne Groover, Msgr. Joseph F. Hanley, Jr., Matt Hoisington, Peggy Joseph, Sally LaTorre, Jim Leard, Dolores Leslie, Betsy Long, Beatrice McCulloch, Dawna Medders, M.H. Mikell, Patty Mikell, Joseph Miller, Barbara Miller, Mary Mitchum, Tobie Mitchum, Miriam Moya, Tim Nagle, Connie Panko, Jodie Parker, John Pinto, Terri Twomey Quinn, Jacob Richardson, Joel Rivera, Patty Runey, Amanda Shealy, Margaret Shieder, Agnes K. Thompson, Damian Wofford, Myle Wright, Charlotte Young and Cooper Zeigler. CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES Diocesan Office of Child Protection (843) 261-0430 Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator (843) 856-0748
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