WELCOME BACK, FR. PETER! It is with great joy that we welcome back Fr. Peter after some weeks of rest, retreat, and reunion with family members and friends. Fr. Peter…we’re glad to have you back among us, once again, to enjoy your ministry, warmth, and humor! Thank you to everyone who kept Fr.… Continue reading Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor
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Greetings friends! Well “Mass on the Grass,” last Sunday was rained out. It was probably for the best, considering the heat and humidity. Personally, I quite enjoy Mass inside the air conditioned church…Deo gratias! This weekend, we are especially grateful to have REV. DOUG MAY with us for the annual mission appeal collection! Fr. Doug… Continue reading Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor
Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor
Greetings friends! On Monday, August 15th we celebrate one of the greatest and most important feast days of Our Lady…Her glorious ASSUMPTION into Heaven, or Her most holy DORMITION (for any Eastern friends reading this). This day is a Holy Day of Obligation, meaning the faithful are required to come to Mass in celebration and… Continue reading Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor
Bottle & Can Recycling Reminder…
Recycle your cans and bottles at the Recycling Center at Sheridan and Parkhurst to help out your parish. We received $114.00 for June & July...Thank You! When you go there, mention that the funds are for Blessed Sacrament. It is amazing how those "nickels" add up. Thank you for your ongoing support.
Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor
Hello everyone! Hoping that many of you have come out to join us for the first MASS ON THE GRASS for the summer season! Besides worshipping together in our common faith, especially as we enjoy the beauty of our parish grounds, we hope that all of you are staying safe this summer during the… Continue reading Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor
Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor
Greetings everyone! First of all, I wish to pass along some news about Msgr. Leo McCarthy. Fr. Leo is temporarily away from the parish for health reasons. After a brief hospital stay, at which Fr. Leo did very well, he has moved to a nursing home facility, but not to take up permanent residence. A… Continue reading Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor
Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor
Hello everyone, During the summer months, we have the opportunity to focus on the lives of the saints in a more explicit way, at least in terms of the Mass. When we are in the midst of the holy seasons (Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter), the saints commemorated on our calendar can get lost… Continue reading Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor
Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor
Greetings friends! Happy Independence Day…even though I, personally, love the British monarchy. God, Save the Queen! Wishing all of you joyous celebrations with friends, family, fireworks, and food! Be safe out there, especially on the road…and please pray for all those who serve in the armed forces, especially for those who have died in… Continue reading Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor
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Greetings everyone! At long last, we welcome our new Parochial Vicar…Rev. Peter Ekanem! Fr. Peter offered the Saturday 4pm Mass last week and had the chance to greet many of you already. We are all looking forward to getting to know him more as he begins his new priestly ministry here at Blessed Sacrament,… Continue reading Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor
WELCOME Father Peter Ekanem
It is with great joy that the parish community of Blessed Sacrament welcomes Father Peter to his new home among us. May he know of our prayerful support and willingness to be there for him when in need.
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