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Blessed Sacrament  May 30, 2021



The Most Holy  The Community of Blessed Sacrament Church STAFF Stewardship Reverend William Agyemang, Thank you for your generous financial support! We depend on your weekly contributions. Your presence at the weekly is Administrator appreciated. Chris Farris - Parish Secretary Mark Silva - Music Director Denise Silva - Cantor May 22/23, 2021 Offertory: $ 3,606 PARISH OFFICE Father’s Day collection: $ 458 Grand Total: $ 4,064 12 Ardsley Road Waterbury, CT 06708 * amounts include collections, online

giving and various mail-in contributions Office Hours: Monday through Thursday

8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 203-753-3149 or 203-757-6112

Fax: 203-756-9656 LITURGY SCHEDULE

[email protected] Vigil Mass Saturday at 4:00 p.m. www.bscwaterbury.com Sunday at 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Facebook page: Daily Mass, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. @blessedsacramentparishwaterbury CONFESSIONS | ADORATION Parish Trustee Saturdays 3-3:45pm| Mondays 5-6pm William Summa

Catholic Academy of Waterbury DEVOTION SCHDULE 386 Robinwood Road, Waterbury, CT 06708  The first Sunday of every month: 203-756-5313, Fax: 203-346-0745 Benediction at the end of each mass. Web page: www.catholicacademywaterbury.org  Monday - Friday: Rosary at 7:40am.  Wednesdays: a special to St. Blessed Sacrament Parish Mission Statement: Peregrine for cancer patients. The Blessed Sacrament Church is a loving, welcoming, Sacrament of the Sick will be given on the faithful community of the Holy Roman first Wednesday of the month. Tradition. Our mission is to live, commit, and  Fridays: 7:30am - serve . 8:00am

Live: Living the of through the SACRAMENTS celebration of the liturgy and the sacraments.  To schedule a , you must meet with Commit: Committing to life long worship the at least six months prior to the and faith formation. intended date. Serve: Serving Christ through others  done at the convenience of the who are in need. family; please call to schedule.  can be arranged by calling the parish office.

The Blessed Sacrament Parish family welcomes you to register and worship with us!  Hospital and homebound visits are available. Please contact the parish office to schedule a Please call the parish office to register. visit.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK Study Group  Please enter the name of your loved one, You are invited each Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. to Charlie and Louise Wills' home. They are studying the book relative or friend into the book on the lectern of Hebrews. Please call 203 stand in the church. They will be prayed for -574-2199 for more infor- by the entire faith community during mass.  mation.  The Prayer Partners Circle prayer chain: email Marion Hubbard at: [email protected] to join as a prayer partner or add a name to the list. Liturgical Schedule & Intentions - 9th Week in Time Date Time Intention Requested by

Saturday, May 29 4 p.m. † John K. Ouellette  The Family Vigil, The Most Holy 10th anniversary remembrance Trinity   Sunday, May 30 8 a.m. Eleanor DiLorenzo (living) Her daughters The Most Holy Trinity

11 a.m. Our Parish Family 

Monday, May 31 8 a.m. Men and women of the military 

Tuesday, June 1 8 a.m. Leaders of the City of Waterbury 

Wednesday, June 2 8 a.m. Men and women of the Police Department     Thursday, June 3 8 a.m. All FirstResponders 

Friday, June 4 8 a.m. For the names in our intention book   Saturday, June 5 4 p.m. † Ruth Vabolis  7th anniversary remembrance Her daughter Lisa Vigil, The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Sunday, June 6  Eleanor DiLorenzo (living)  Her daughters The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ *** One mass only   † Louis Alosco  birthday remembrance The Family at 10:30 am ***

Readings for the week of May 30, 2021

Sunday: The Most Holy Trinity Dt 4:32-34, 39-40/Ps 33:4-5, 6, 9, 18-19, 20, 22 [12b]/Rom 8:14-17/Mt g{x UÄxááxw ftvÜtÅxÇà ftÇvàâtÜç VtÇwÄx 28:16-20 uâÜÇá à{|á ãxx~ yÉÜ tÄÄ à{x ÅxÇ tÇw Monday: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Memorial Day ãÉÅxÇ ã{É {täx w|xw áxÜä|Çz ÉâÜ Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [6]/Lk 1:39-56 vÉâÇàÜç |Ç à{x Å|Ä|àtÜç ÉÇ à{|á Tuesday: St. Justin Tb 2:9-14/Ps 112:1-2, 7-8, 9 [cf. 7c]/Mk 12:13-17 `xÅÉÜ|tÄ Wtç ãxx~xÇwA

Wednesday: Sts. Marcellinus and Peter Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a/Ps 25:2-3, 4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 [1]/Mk 12:18-27

Thursday: St. Charles Lwanga and Companions Tb 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; 8:4-9a/Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 [cf. 1a]/Mk 12:28- 34 ]ÉçyâÄÄç ãx ãxÄvÉÅx |ÇàÉ ÉâÜ ÑtÜ|á{ ytÅ|Äç à{ÜÉâz{ à{x

Friday: átvÜtÅxÇà Éy UtÑà|áÅ Tb 11:5-17/Ps 146:1b-2, 6c-7, 8-9a, 9bc-10 [1b]/Mk 12:35-37

Saturday: St. Boniface eçtÇ gxww|x [tÇÄxç Tb 12:1, 5-15, 20/Tb 13:2, 6efgh, 7, 8 [1b]/Mk 12:38-44 `tç à{x [ÉÄç fÑ|Ü|à zâ|wx tÇw á{ÉãxÜ Next Sunday: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Ex 24:3-8/Ps 116:12-13, 15-16, 17-18 [13]/Heb 9:11-15/Mk 14:12-16, {|Å ã|à{ ÅtÇç uÄxáá|Çzá4 22-26 May 30, 2021; The Most Holy Trinity

TRINITY IN ONE: ONE IN TRINITY The celebration of God as Trinity also reveals to us the true nature of God and the true mean- ing at the heart of the universe….Communion & Unity. The world cries out and hungers and thirsts for that which God has in God's own inner nature! invites us to share in and par- ticipate in this wonderful relationship with God and with one another. It makes us more gener- ous, sharing, community focused, serving and sacrificing, more loving… that is at the heart of the discipleship into which Christ calls us. If we look at what Jesus hungered for and what he did not hunger for, it is very revealing. He did not hunger for money; he warned us to be very wary of its hollow charms, as we cannot serve both God and wealth. He did not hunger for popularity. In fact, by the end of his earthly life he was reviled, abandoned and condemned. The popularity contest was shockingly won by a thief and murderer - Barabbas, who was re- leased instead of the innocent one!! The reveal so many more thirsts and hungers of Jesus and their polar opposites He longed to share with others. He thirsted for other's faith and participation. It breaks your heart doesn't it? Seeing so many people searching for some- thing that will truly satisfy their longings, and yet they go down paths that seem life-giving, seem attractive, but ultimately prove to be dead ends and unsatisfying. But does it stop us? No. We rush down the path of the next attractive glittering possibility, whether it be pursuit of money, power, influence, celebrity. So many things in this world and in this society cry out for our attention and invite us to get enmeshed in them. May the Spirit of truth guide us as we dis- cern, through the light of Jesus' words and actions, just what are the life-giving treasures to put all our heart and into. In so many ways, people have asked themselves "now that I am fol- lowing Jesus, what shall I DO in practical ways to make a difference?” God has answered their in many very satisfying ways that bring grace and benefit and service to so many... the list is wonderfully long… there is so much to do... and God is calling each one of us. Let us live as the Trinity, United as One in the Community of Faith. Fr. William. Parish and Community News









The Litany of St. Joseph 

 Lord, have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us.  Christ have mercy on us, Christ have mercy on us.  Lord, have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us.   Jesus, hear us, Jesus, graciously hear us. of , Have mercy on us.  , of the World,  Have mercy on us. God the , Have mercy on us.  Holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy on us. Holy Mary, Pray for us.. St. Joseph, Pray for us.  Renowned offspring of David,  Pray for us. Light of Patriarchs, Pray for us.  Spouse of the Mother of God,  Pray for us. Chaste guardian of the Virgin,  Pray for us.  Foster father of the Son of God,  Pray for us. Diligent protector of Christ, Pray for us. Head of the Holy Family, Pray for us. Joseph most just, Pray for us. Joseph most chaste, Pray for us. Joseph most prudent, Pray for us. Joseph most strong, Pray for us. Joseph most obedient, Pray for us. Joseph most faithful, Pray for us. Mirror of patience, Pray for us. Lover of poverty, Pray for us. Model of artisans, Pray for us. Glory of home life, Pray for us. Guardian of virgins, Pray for us. Pillar of families, Pray for us. Solace of the wretched, Pray for us. Hope of the sick, Pray for us. Patron of the dying, Pray for us. Terror of demons, Pray for us. Protector of Holy Church, Pray for us.    Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Jesus.   Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Jesus.   Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, O Jesus.   He made him the lord of his household and prince over all his possessions.

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 EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP — RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS

. God Doesn’t Take a Break An acquaintance who works in church ministry once told me a story about one of the students she had in Faith Formation. This student informed my friend that his family doesn’t come to Mass in summer. “God takes a break in summer, and so do we,” he said. There’s a lot to unpack here. First, it’s tragic to think of anyone voluntarily missing out on the for so long. It’s also a real problem in the church today that a lot of our folks don’t un- derstand the beauty of the Sunday obligation. But if I had to dis- sect this situation and pinpoint the thing I find most troubling, it’s the idea of God taking a break. I hope it’s starting to look like summer where you are. We’ve still got a few weeks left before it’s official, but the school year should be winding up for most kids, the birds should be chirping a little  louder, and hopefully your lawn is starting to green up nicely.  You’re probably daydreaming about the annual cabin getaway  weekend or waterskiing on the Fourth of July.  All in all, summer is going to be a nice break, even if — like typi-  cal Americans — our break is full of productive work.  The office will be closed on Monday, Thank God — literally — that He doesn’t take a break, even if we do. Can we try to remember that, even in the midst of our many May 31st in observance of Memorial Day.  wonderful distractions? Let’s enjoy this summer. Let’s live it to the full. But let’s see it for the gift that it is — and remember the thanks we owe the Giver. - Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

Please pray that all who serve in the military will be protected from harm and return to their families safely, especially:   Joseph Anchini Kevin Arrojado  Steven Marc Aurele Matthew Barnes  James Bilsky  Thomas Bochicchio  Tyler Brumbley  Matthew Buonomo  Jaime Colón  William Ducham  Joseph Keating Michael Kell, Jr.  Chad Kinzley, Jr.  Kevin Lauber  Andrew Lemay  Justice Loubier  Jason Magnarella  Lisa Mattrella  Christopher Meier Samuel Michalik  John Palmer  Kevin Petersen  Anthony Porzio Caitlyn Radke  Mark Rizza  Daniel Sabatelli  Kaleb Violette Thomas Somers Jr.  J. Ochs Lt. Col. Joseph Roden Please pray for all veterans, living and deceased.  Parish and Community News

LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK

The immensity, scope, intimacy, and pervasiveness of God’s presence is too intense for the human mind. We often limit God by our expectations of Him and have a hard time just letting God be God. Some people all too easily lose faith because God does not meet their expec- tations. Worse still, the idea of faith is rejected altogether by others because of polarities and experiences they have Congratulations to the following young men and that don’t square with who they need God to be. The Holy women of our parish who received the of Trinity is one of those teachings that is best encountered on Friday, May 21st along with students rather than dissected. It is only through being present with from Our Lady of Loreto Church: the Trinity that we can experience both the immensity and otherness of God’s presence as well as the intimacy of the Abigail Ambos God who wants us to call Him “dad.” We feel the loving Tyler Doherty guidance of a God who wants to take us from fear and give us confidence. Our God of yesterday, today, and to- Molly Dunn morrow is a God of all ages whose three-fold Presence Mateo Farris invades all senses, seasons, and times. God, who is Fa- ther, Son, and Holy Spirit, is much more than any of our Christian Morales expectations if we simply let God be who God is. Joshua Morales Maeve Perrone

Trevor Stellmach Thank you to our Director of Religious Education, Stephen Derasmo and to Andy Savo, who taught the confirmation class, for their commitment and support to the students.  Also, thank you to the parents, guardians, and sponsors  for the important role models you are to these young peo-  ple by guiding them on their lifelong faith journey. And fi-  nally, thank you to Fr. Nathan and Fr. William for being  devoted shepherds to your flock. 

  May they all be sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit  and may God continue to bless them. June 6th:  The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ  (Corpus Christi)   This is the feast day of our parish. We will celebrate our special day with an outside mass on Sunday, June 6th at 10:30am (this one mass is in place of the 8am and 11am masses) followed by a parish picnic.   Please:  bring your own chair  put your name on the signup sheet after mass  call the office if you can bring a cooler filled with ice  Chick’s on the Avenue Hair Salon Bunker Hill Patty Goncalves Pharmacy256 Bunker Hill Ave. Owner/Hair Stylist Waterbury 497 Watertown Ave., 203-574-7825 Waterbury, CT 203-591-8321 www.bunkerhillrx.com Gina M. Petrokaitis Need Care? Attorney at Law We Care. Attentive | Compassionate | Experienced Estate Planning • Real Estate Wills & Probate petrokaitislaw.com 678 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury (203) 756-6955 Proud member of the CAW family Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care A Catholic home health care agency 203-238-1441 www.franciscanhc.org Providing Non-Medical Andy’s In-Home Care Light Housekeeping, Oil Service,Inc. Cooking, Errands, DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL Hands On Care, 24 Hour Care HEATING OILS (203) 756-8969 203-754-0485 www.andysoil.com evertherecare.org

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