Blessed Sacrament Church

A RomAn CAtholiC Community in Bolton lAnding, ny… all are welcome !

MARCH 28, 2021

This week’s Services and Devotions...

Sunday, March 28 Palm Sunday Mass, 10:30 am † Pat Flynn

Tuesday, March 30

Rosary, 9am

Friday, April 2 , Day 1, 3pm Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord, 6pm Church open from 12 noon for prayer

Saturday, April 3 Divine Mercy Novena, Day 2, 3pm

Sunday, April 4 Mass of the Resurrection, 11am (reservations required) For the living and deceased loved ones of our parish family, remembered by Easter flower offerings. Divine Mercy Novena, Day 3, 3p

† Denotes Deceased

Parish Life Director: Deacon Joseph T. Tyrrell * Winter Mass schedule is in effect. Priest Associate, Rev. John O’Kane : First Saturday each month, 9:30-10:30am Location: 7 Goodman Avenue, Bolton Landing Mailing Address: PO Box 266, Bolton Landing NY 12814 Sacrament of Reconciliation: Contact Deacon Joe Tyrrell if you wish to receive this sacrament prior to Sunday Mass. Church Office: 518-644-3861 Weddings, Baptisms, Funerals: All arrangements are made Email: [email protected] through Deacon Joe Tyrrell, our Parish Life Director, Parish Secretary: Dawn Faller, 518-644-3861 (Church Office) including arrangements for a priest, deacon and/or organist.

Music Director: Mike Linke North Country Ministry: Please call 518-623-2829 if you Mass Intentions/Mass Cards: Rita Whitney, 518-338-6858 wish to donate clothing, household goods, or furniture.

Prayer Requests: Pat Nugent, 518-668-2765 Food Pantry: Boxed or canned food, paper products, baby

Pastoral Council: Anne Marie Bell, Liz Burmaster, diapers, and personal hygiene items may be left in the Food Tony Bustamante, Norma Bustamante, J.D. Koch, Pantry Basket in the Church vestibule (no glass, please).

Cheryl Rafferty, Don Rafferty, Elva Ring. Finance Council: Jim Senese, Anne Greene, Ray Bell

Bulletin Editor: Corri Cudmore, [email protected] We at Blessed Sacrament Church, as a community of faith, are guided by the and the love of the Eucharistic Lord. We are committed to continue the modern day work and example of the North American martyrs to which this parish is dedicated. Welcome parishioners, visiting family and friends, and Spring vacationers. Today’s Mass begins with a celebration! We rejoice as triumphantly enters Jerusalem! Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest! But the celebration is bittersweet – joyful and sorrowful at the same time – as we will also listen to the reading of the Passion of our Lord. And as we listen, Pope Francis has suggested we consider where we are in the Passion narrative. Am I like Pilate when I try to dodge my responsibilities? Am I like the jeering crowd when I’m afraid to stand up for what I believe is right? Am I like the soldiers when I enjoy teasing or humiliating someone? Or am I like the Cyrenian when I come to the aid of a stranger in need? Am I one of the friends at the foot of the cross when I show my support even when it’s unpopular?

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED! First Reading: The Lord GOD is my help, therefore I am not disgraced; I have set my face like flint, knowing On Easter Sunday, that I shall not be put to shame. (Is 50:7)If you have our Mass will be at ever experienced injustice or rejection, you will 11:00am, and not at the 10:30am regular time. understand the feelings expressed in today’s Old Because of the limited occupancy restrictions, Testament reading from the Book of the Prophet we will be taking reservations for that Mass. Isaiah. The servant, doing God’s will, is beaten and Please call the church office at 518 644-3861 abused but shows great courage in God. It is easy for to make a reservation. us as Christians to identify this servant with Jesus. Psalm: My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? (Ps 22)The Responsorial Psalm is the prayer of a man Holy Thursday, April 1 under attack – ~Liturgy of the lord’s supper, and the well St. JAmes, North creek, 5pm~ known prayer from Jesus on Good Friday, April 2 ~Church open from 12 noon for prayer~ the cross. ~Divine mercy novena, day 1, 3pm~ Second Reading: Rather, he emptied himself, taking ~Liturgy of the passion of the lord, 6pm~ the form of a slave, coming in human likeness; (Phil 2:7) The New Testament reading, from the Letter of Saint Holy Saturday, April 3, Paul to the Philippians, serves as a preview of the ~Divine mercy novena, day 2, 3pm~ events of Holy Week. It describes how the Son of ~Vigil mass of the resurrection, God “emptied himself” of divine glory and became St. Isaac Jogues Chestertown, 7pm~ human like all of us. Out of love and obedience, He accepted His own death on a cross, to be glorified by Easter Sunday, April 4 His heavenly Father. ~mass of the resurrection, 11am~ Gospel: They clothed him in purple and, weaving a ~Divine mercy novena, day 3, 3pm~

crown of thorns, placed it on him. They began to salute (Novena continues each day at 3pm until April 10) him with, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and kept striking his head with a reed and spitting upon him. (Mk 15:17-19) (services at blessed sacrament Bolton landing unless otherwise noted) Today’s Gospel is the Passion – the Lord’s capture, suffering, and death – as recorded by Mark. Notice how Mark quotes Aramaic words and pays special Please note: There is no Liturgy of the attention to Peter. Word with Communion on Thursday or Saturday of Holy Week. we are presented opportunities to help see the the face of Jesus to oth- Walk Every Step with Christ — Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS Holy Week is a week for being mindful. We must set loose the baggage of Lent, and not be deterred by the dazzling sunrise of Easter morning beckoning in the distance.

It’s okay for us to be excited for Easter. We’ve waited so long, after all. In my opinion it’s one of the best feelings there is: the yearning we have in our hearts for the Resurrection as we embark on Palm Sunday. And in a purely logi- cal sense, many of us have Easter celebrations for which we are preparing, and practical considerations to contend with. It’s going to be a busy week, one likely full of happy distractions.

But my friends, we simply must keep our feet on the ground. Let’s not “skip” Holy Week. Resist the urge to flip to the last page of the book, to fast-forward to the final scene of the movie. Don’t rob yourself of the journey. This week is a blessed opportunity. It is this week that teaches us who we are. In the span of the Triduum, we have the birthday of the priesthood, the institution of the Eucharist, the sacrifice on Calvary and so many other vivid and meaningful scenes.

It may sound strange, to advise someone to savor the moments of Holy Week. There are so many violent and heartrending moments, after all. But this is the valley of tears, remember — we are not in yet. And here, in our fallen, sin-filled world, it is the heartrending moments that seem to matter the most.

These are the moments that define us as Catholics. Live them. Cherish them. Be present for each one.

Easter Flower Envelopes are in Have you tried out Online Giving? the vestibule as well as in the Blessed Sacrament has a simple, safe, and completely boxed Offering set. Indicate on the secure way to directly support our church. envelope the loved ones (living You can do a one-time donation or set up recurring weekly or monthly transactions. and deceased) you wish remembered through your Easter Please visit www.blessedsacramentbolton.org and Flower donation. Drop your click DONATE in the upper right corner

envelope in any collection basket OR you can text Donation to (800)950-9952 by Palm Sunday. for a direct link! You can also donate via our website : www.blessedsacramentbolton.org

Good Friday Collection is a National Collection for the Holy Land, offering a direct link for us to be witnesses for peace, supporting parishes and schools, outreach to the poor, welcome to pilgrims, maintenance of the , and conducting pastoral ministry in the land of Our Lord. We thank you for your consideration of this important collection.

No offertory report due to early bulletin submission.

Please pray for those who are sick or homebound, especially: Francesca Adamo, Debra Andersen, Dr. Richard Aulicino, Mary Jane Beaulieu, Betty Berke, Linda Berry, Jean Bureau, Matt Bury, Fibio Cardenas, Jerry Carr, John Cassidy, Nicholas Clesceri, Don Colton, Father Paul Cox, Jennifer Darling, Claudia Daubney, Pat Doyle, Ed Faetz, Barbara Field, Cate Foy, Gwen Fronk, Doug Goettsche, Donna Graham, Jean Hall, M. Hayes, Scott Hayes, Pat Helmstetter, John Hopkins, Ethan Horstmyer, Bill Manion, Judy Mari, Donald and Lucille Maxwell, Frank McDonald, Gary McLaughlin, Juanita Morch, Geri Mastrodominco, Sherman Parker, Bill Phelan, Dennis Ring, Joel Rivera, Stefanie Rozell, Noah Sargent, Ron Shelli, Lynne Smith, Katie Speicher, Janet Tinker, Sue Vanderpuy and Ed Winchip (Contact Pat Nugent for any changes to our prayer list. 518-668-2765)