Blessed Sacrament

1119 South Seventh Street, Quincy, IL 62301

Parish Office: 222-2759 Fax: 222-6463 School Office: 228-1477 E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected] Parish Email: [email protected] Parish Website: www.blessedsacramentqcy.org Diocesan Website: www.dio.org Blessed Sacrament Parish FATHER CHRIS’S COLUMN Quincy, Illinois AUGUST 12, 2018 19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FORMED PASTOR: Reverend Christopher Comerford Please read the next page about a great 618-798-0343 PASTOR EMERITUS: tool to deepen your Catholic faith. Monsignor Michael Kuse 217-617-0099 Formed is like “Catholic Netflix.” There SENIOR PRIESTS: are hundreds of hours of videos that Reverend John Carberry Reverend John Kennedy cover Scripture, Church teachings, the PERMANENT DEACON: saints and much more for people of all Deacon Terry Ellerman (Regina) PARISH BOOKKEEPER: ages. There is an access code to use after Linda Ohnemus PARISH SECRETARY: you download the app or to login on your Sally Kroner computer. Blessed Sacrament Parish is DIRECTOR OF ADULT CHOIR: Steve Buckman covering the cost so it is free to you to GRADE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: enjoy and to help you grow in your Christie Dickens Bliven (Tommy) GRADE SCHOOL SECRETARY: understanding of the faith. Lori Quevillon (Patrick) PARISH MAINTENANCE: FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION Jennifer Cunningham (Todd) SCHOOL MAINTENANCE: Rick Epping (Lisa) Wednesday, August 15 is the celebration of Mary assumed body and soul into CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST: Tuesday and Friday 7:00 a.m. Heaven. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. Thursday 7:00 a.m. We will have Masses at 6:30 a.m. and Saturday 5:00 p.m. First Saturday of each month 7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Please join us for this day to Sunday 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. honor the Blessed Mother.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: BACK TO SCHOOL Saturday 3:45-4:30 p.m. Call Fr. Chris for an appointment Next Sunday will be the day to drop off

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: items for the classroom and meet the Preparation Session for Parents on the teacher. We also invite our families to First Sunday of Feb. April, June, August, Oct. & Dec. attend the 10:00 Mass. I will have a SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: special “Blessing of the backpacks” at the Schedule a time with Fr. Chris end of the Mass for our parish students PARISH MISSION STATEMENT: from every school. Hard to believe We are a Community of Disciples Gathering at the summer is almost over! Banquet Table Joyfully Proclaiming Jesus Christ Celebrating our Gifts of Prayer, Hospitality, Faith Formation and Service.

HTWN74 Hospitality - Prayer - Service - Faith Formation

School News Make your Summer Road Trip a Journey of Faith (continued)

Summer road trips can provide rich opportunities to encounter the Catholic heritage all around you. Summer is a time of free- Septemberfest Picnic dom, of escape from the usual routines of work and school. If taking a trip is not realistic, learning about the heritage of the Church all over the country is a rewarding exercise. Every Come One-Come All region of the country is rich with churches, shrines and other points of interest for Catholics. There are seven (7) different routes to explore: Lake Michigan Route — Route 66 —Southwest Route — West Coast Route — For an evening of GREAT Texas Hill Route — South East Route — North East Route — Continued from last week — Here is the next Route:

food and GREAT fun!! Texas Hill Route: The largest concentration of missions in North America are located along the San Antonio SATURDAY-SEPTEMBER 9 River, Mission Concepcion (1), Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan and Mission Espeada (2) make up San 5:00 P.M. —11:00 P.M. Antonio Missions National Historic Park and continue to celebrate Mass. The Alamo, formerly Mission San Antonio de Valerio exists as a museum commemorating BLESSED SACRAMENT the Battle of the Alamo and the period of Texas inde- pendence from Mexico. Visit Mi Terra Café and 1119 SOUTH 7TH STREET Panaderia following your day touring the missions.

From San Antonio, enter into the settlements of immi- grants from Eastern Europe, beginning with the oldest Polish settlement in the United States, Panna Maria, and its Immaculate Conception Parish (3). From there, head to Shiner, Texas, for a tour of Sts. Cyril and Methodius (4) and the Spoetzel Brewery. Visit St. Mary’s High Hill (5) in Schlenburg, Texas, another Sts. Cyril and Live Entertainment Methodius Church (6) in Dubina, Texas, and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (7) in LaGrange, Texas to Raffle, Kid’s Games, Silent Auction, complete your tour of the Painted Churches.

Adult Beverages, Snacks, R o u te H i ghlight —- St. Mary’s Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary: In the late Delicious Desserts 1800’s German, Austrian and Czech immigrants came to Texas through the port on Galveston Island, naming their new hometowns for the places they left. The settlers worked to create the feeling of home in their churches too, and used colorful patterns and images to mimic the architecture they left behind. St. Mary’s in High Hill is known as the Queen of the Painted Churches of Texas due to its ornate design, painting and windows. The current church was built in 1906 using windows from the 1876 church, and painted in 1912.

White House Retreat For Men FRIENDS Annual Men’s White House Retreat in south Saint Louis County — high on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. It’ll be a very relaxing time of peace and quiet, AND FUN!! good rest, excellent food and inspiring talks to bring you closer to Christ. Join other men of the parish for this years retreat on September 24-27. For more information, or to make your reservation, call John Farwell, 217-222- 3330. Hospitality - Prayer - Service - Faith Formation

Area Events Financial Peace

K of C Bar-B-Que — August 11 and 12 — Come out and Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University is coming to enjoy lots of good food, fun and games, carnival rides, good Blessed Sacrament this fall! The class will begin on music and have a great weekend with family and friends. Sunday, September 16, 2018 and will meet for 9 weeks St. Thomas Ice Cream Social — Wednesday, August 15 — from 6:00-8:00 p.m. 4:30-7:00 p.m. at St. Thomas Hall in Camp Point, IL. The class will be led by Greg and April Lenane, The Homemade Ice Cream, Maid Rites, Chips and Home- class covers many financial topics to help you win with made Desserts — Free Will Offering. money. Call or text 217-257-8998 for questions. To St. Anthony’s GriefShare weekly meetings begin on register, visit http://fpu.com/1067331 Thursday, August 16 at 6:00 p.m. Call Jim, 257-8147. The cost is $129. St. Peter’s Parish Picnic — Saturday, August 25, 2018 — 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Raffles, Games, Food and Live Are You Experiencing the Pain of Entertainment by “Lick Creek”. Separation or Divorce? St. Rose Card Party — Tuesday, August 28, 2018 — Doors open at 11:00 a.m. — Lunch at Noon $6. The Divorced and Separated Koinonia (DASK) weekend, designed especially for Divorced and Separated Catho- lics will be held at the Villa Maria Catholic Life Center October 5-7. This weekend is a time to retreat, reflect, Protecting God’s Children and heal. This retreat consists of talks, discussions and Liturgical celebrations, as well as time for fun and relax- The following sessions have been scheduled at Blessed Sacra- ation. The retreat team will include a priest as spiritual ment Parish for Protecting God’s Children. director and Catholic Men and Women who have experi- enced separation or divorce. The Cost is $110, which Monday, August 27 6:00-9:00 p.m. covers a shared room, board and materials; private Monday, September 24 6:00-9:00 p.m. rooms extra, if available. For more information or for Monday, October 22 6:00-9:00 p.m. financial assistance, please call Carlos Tejeda, Office for Marriage and Family Life at (217) 321-1132. All sessions are held in the Leo Amen Room (cafeteria) at Blessed Sacrament School. Please phone 222-2759 to register for any of these sessions. Catholic Athletes for Christ Catholic Athletes for Christ will be Prayer Chain having its annual Fall Sports Kickoff Mass, August 19 at the 11:00 Mass Contact Carol Price at 223-8881 if you would like to add at St. Francis Church. someone’s name to the prayer list. Blessed Sacrament has a large Prayer Chain of people that appreciate the Circle of Caring opportunity to pray for others. One phone call gets many people praying for those who are ill or suffering. The Circle of Caring contact person for August is Beth Hayes at 222-1290. This is for anyone who has just had Baptism Prep Class a baby, returned home from the hospital or is unable to drive. Volunteers will carry in meals, provide rides, do The dates for 2018 Baptism Prep classes are: housekeeping tasks, or just lend a helping hand. October 7 7:00 p.m. December 2 7:00 p.m. Please call the Parish Office (222-2759) to register for the class you wish to attend.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM / DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD IN ILLINOIS Patricia J. Kornfield, Victim Assistance Coordinator 217-321-1155 or Email at [email protected] Hospitality - Prayer - Service - Faith Formation

Pray For The Sick We are in need of 2 or 3 high chairs and booster seats to be kept in the Gathering Space for use during luncheons Please pray for the following parish family members who are in Nursing Homes, the Hospital or their own homes: and other events. New or Used. Please call the Parish Doris Hildebrand, Tom Liesen, Bob Nytes, Terry Office, 222-2759. Stromquist, Marian Schutte, Kenneth Geschwandner, Irene Doellman, Jason Rice, Reginal Coleman, Helen Vollbracht, Lucille Lippa. Parish and School Keys REMINDER, if you have a key to the church or school or This Week In Our Parish the church basement that you are no longer using, Monday August 13 please return it to the office or place in an envelope and Bazaar Workroom Open 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. drop in the collection basket. Wednesday August 15 Ladauto’ Si Meeting in GS 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Recycle Recycle Recycle Sunday August 19 Thank you for the aluminum cans turned in so Back to School Stop & Drop 8:00 a.m.—Noon far. We will be doing this until April 2019, so supplies to your classroom please keep saving your aluminum and bring to church on the first Sunday of each month for Mass Intentions collection. Monday August 13 NO Mass Month 3 Developing Baby Tuesday August 14 Spiritual Adoption Program 7:00 a.m. Ken Goerlich 3:00 p.m. Sunset Home Communion Service Your baby is quite active in the womb now — although Wednesday Holy Day of Obligation August 15 his/her mother won’t feel him/her for another couple of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary months. If his/her mother’s womb had a window, you 6:30 a.m. Parish Family could watch your spiritually adopted baby squint, swal- 6:00 p.m. Klene Family low and move his/her tongue. He/she can make a tight Thursday August 16 fist. He/she is breathing fluid which he continues until 7:00 a.m. Carolyn Stupasky birth. He/she obtains the oxygen his/her body needs Friday August 17 through the umbilical cord. The baby you are praying for 7:00 a.m. Patricia Thompson weighs one ounce. Saturday August 18 5:00 p.m. Ron Haubrich Sunday August 19 Newly Baptized 8:00 a.m. Parish Family 10:00 a.m. Dolores Seliner Please welcome to our Catholic faith, Jack Lawrence Kelley. Jack was born on August 6, 2017. His parents The 14-day candle is in memory of Ernest are John Kelley and Megan Boster Kelley. Jack was and Gertrude Peters from August 12 to baptized on August 5, 2018. Please keep Jack and his August 26, 2018 family in your prayers.

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