Blessed Sacrament Church "I am the Living Bread come down from Heaven. If any man eats of this Bread, he shall live forever; and the Bread I will give, is My Flesh." John 6:51-52

SCHEDULE OF MASSES LORD’S DAY: Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. HOLYDAYS: Vigil: 6:00 p.m. Holyday: 7:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m. WEEKDAYS: 9:00 a.m. SATURDAYS: First Saturdays only: 8:00 a.m.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday 2:45 to 3:30 p.m. and by appointment

BAPTISM: As part of the preparation process an interview with the and two instructional sessions are required. Please contact the rectory to schedule.

ENGAGED COUPLES: Arrangements for your marriage must be made at least nine months in advance of the marriage date.

NEW PARISHIONERS: We welcome you and ask that you register at the Rectory. We want to know and serve you! We hope that you will favor your with your prayers, your presence and your talents.

Pastor Rev. Timothy J. Campoli

Church Rectory 221 Federal Street 182 High Street Greenfield, MA 01301 Greenfield, MA 01301 blessedsacramentgreenfieldma.org (413) 773-3311

Deacons Deacon John Leary Deacon George Nolan (413) 219-2734 (C) (508) 304-2763 (C) [email protected] [email protected]

Director of Organist Religious Education Choir Director Laurie Tilton Stephen Glover 774-2918 772-0532 [email protected]

Alternatives Pregnancy Ctr. Calvary Cemetery Pregnancy Tests, Counseling, Support Wisdom Way Post Abortion Support Greenfield (413) 774-6010 773-3311

“Whosoever shall eat this Bread, or drink this Hispanic Ministry Sr. Caritina Olmos, M.P.S. Chalice of the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty of Natural Family Planning 413-777-5115 the Body and Blood of the Lord.” Ed & Suzi Cottrill Sr. Rosa Torres, M.P.S. 1 Corinthians 11:27 413-772-6062 413-459-7052

Perpetual Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament takes place in the side chapel twenty- four hours a day, every day. All are welcome to come and worship and adore our Eucharistic Lord.

“Could you not watch one hour with Me?” Matthew 26:40

Blessed Sacrament Church Greenfield, MA 01301

Weekend of February 18 & 19

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:

Saturday, February 18

4:00 Deacon John Leary Cynnie Erho Kerry Semaski Francis Campbell Bill Randall Monica McCarthy Hannah Lively Joanne Yestramski Brian Luippold

Sunday, February 19

8:00 Deacon George Nolan Lionel Martin Ginger Baird Jim Podlesney Kevin O’Neil Lynne Podlesney

Liza O’Neil SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH (Msgr. Yargeau) Kevin O’Neil, Jr. 4:00 Geraldine and John Klima – by the Zilch Family SUNDAY, FEB. 12TH – 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Vocations) 10:30 Judy Lapointe Mary Jane Bardwell 8:00 Martin Fritz (4th Anniversary) – by Family Bob O’Connor Joyce Thibodo 10:30 Larry Underwood and Kenneth Underwood–by Family Suzanne Hunter Bob Page MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH (Deacon Bucci) Wayne Cottrill Donna Leary 9:00 Helen Marynok – by Dorothy, Dan and Michael Annette Canuel TUESDAY, FEB. 14TH – Sts. Cyril and Methodius (Deacon 9:00 Kersavage – Toomey Families Tudryn) Poet’s Seat Nursing Home:

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH ( Francis) Sunday, February 19 Deacon John and Donna Leary 9:00 Jack Falvey – by wife, Thérèse TH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 (Fr. Roach) Lectors / Cantors: 9:00 Alexis White & Juliette Connally – by Maureen Filiault Sat., Feb. 18 4:00 Jason Semaski / Betsy Grybko FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH – The Seven Holy Founders of the Sun., Feb. 19 8:00 Laurie Tilton / Jane Winchester Servite Order (Deacon Bete) 10:30 Marie Boynton / Jackie Jurewicz 9:00 Martin Leo and Frances B. Coyne SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH (Fr. Aksamit) 4:00 Geraldine and John Klima – by Zilch Family SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH – 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Fr. Lisowski) 8:00 Michael Kostanski (2nd Anniversary) – by Betty Ann Kostanski and Family 10:30 Raymond Cislo Family – by Robert Grant Family **************************************************

REMINDER:  Please join with us in praying the Rosary before each daily at 8:15 a.m., before the 4:00 p.m.

Saturday Mass and 8:00 a.m. Sunday Mass.

 Confessions after each weekend Mass.  The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be recited Fridays at 3:00 p.m. in the Adoration Chapel. All are invited to come and pray with us. Saturday, February 18

 Blessed Sacrament has a Prayer Chain which is available for 4:00 Lauren Semaski, Siobhan Moore anyone. Simply contact Marie Boynton at 413-772-5858 or memeboynton@comcast with your petition. Sunday, February 19  Sponsor Certificates - Many parishes require certificates of 8:00 Alex Bacigalupo, James Staelens sponsorship for Godparents and Confirmation Sponsors. These will be issued only to those who are confirmed adult Catholics, 10:30 Lillian Ross, Lauren Ross registered in the parish, regular participants at Mass, validly married in the Church (if applicable) and providing for the religious education of their own children (if applicable).

February 12, 2017 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time For the Glory of God and in memory of Robert “Rudy” Parish Council Meeting Marchand the following have made donations to our Church The Parish Council will meet Monday, February 13th at 7:00 Building Fund: Thomas & Margaret Corridan and Donald & p.m. at the rectory. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Susan Mailloux. God Bless you! Inclement Weather CCD Cancellations The Sanctuary Candle will burn this week in memory/honor: In case of inclement weather, please check any of the following: Mr. & Mrs. Matteo Rock – from Joseph A. Hayward WHAI 98.3, WHMP 1240 AM, Bear Country 95.3 or websites: The Adoration Chapel Candles will burn this week in www.whai.com, or www.bear953.com for CCD cancellations. memory/honor of: Contribution Report 1.) Mr. & Mrs. H. J. Hayward – from Joseph A. Hayward We are now sending out the 2016 annual contribution reports to 2.) For a special intention – from Anonymous those who request that we do so. If you would like to have a 3.) June Marie - from Dennis Grader printout of your yearly giving to the church for tax purposes, 4.) Health & Blessings for Al & Priscilla LaLonde – from please call the rectory on weekdays during business hours. Dennis Grader Scholarship Holy Hour for Vocations The Knights of Columbus have one (1) Five Hundred Dollar Please come to a Holy Hour for Vocations on Sunday, February Scholarship available for any student graduating in 2017 who is 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the Adoration Chapel. Join us to pray for a practicing and belongs to either Blessed Sacrament or good priests and to thank Him for the good priests we now have. Holy Trinity Parish in Greenfield. The student does not have to Call 773-8890 with any questions. live in Greenfield and may graduate from any High School. Pilgrimage to Italy Applications for this scholarship may be obtained from Lionel A pilgrimage to Italy will leave from Boston on October 15, Martin at 22 Union Street. (413-772-0630) The absolute 2017 returning October 26. Spiritual Directors are Msgr. deadline for submitting this application is April 10, 2017. Ronald Yargeau and Fr. Timothy Campoli who will offer daily Mass. The cost is $4,499 which includes airfare, Knights of Columbus Council #133 wonderful hotels for 10 nights, two meals a day, admission fees Meetings 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. and tour guides. A bus to Boston may be rented if there is Fr. Casey Hall, Holy Trinity Church enough interest. Please spread the word and contact Helen Shea We are looking for new members. Murphy at 413-773-8890 or [email protected] If interested, please contact Jason Semaski with questions and to receive a flyer. (413-626-3378) or Jay Dillon (413-773-3678). Join Us for Bishop Barron’s Catholicism DVD Series THE CATHOLIC FAITH AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats For the first time, in breathtaking and high-definition Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreats are a beautiful opportunity cinematography, the truth, goodness, and beauty of Catholicism for any woman or man who has struggled with the emotional or are illustrated in a multimedia experience. Journey with Bishop spiritual pain of an abortion. If you are hurting from an abortion, Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 16 please call the toll-free national hotline 877-HOPE-4-ME or in countries. Be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of the of Springfield call 413-452-0661. The registration this global culture that claims more than one billion of the and retreat are strictly private! All inquiries will be answered earth's people. Learn what Catholics believe and why. Discover confidentially. 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The Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield will sponsor an Irish Pro-life of Pioneer Valley Gala on Sunday, February 26, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the On Friday, 27 January, in solidarity with those marching for life Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Drive, Chicopee. The in Washington, DC on the 44th anniversary of the infamous Roe fundraiser will include dancing, raffles, food (warm corned beef vs. Wade decision, Pro-life of Pioneer Valley conducted the sandwiches), cash bar and music by the Andy Healy Band with second Mini March for Life in Springfield. The day started with Mary Ward. Irish Soda Bread made by Sisters and friends will a 10:30 Mass at St. Michael's Cathedral. Several members of be sold. Proceeds will benefit the Sisters of St. Joseph. Tickets Rachel's Vineyard spoke after the Mass. About 50 or so, are $25 per person and will be available at the Sisters of St. bolstered by students from Pope Francis High School marched Joseph Congregational Offices at 577 Carew St., Springfield down State Street to City Hall and then back to St. Michael's. during business hours. Contact Sr. Eleanor Harrington at (413) Those who were unable to make the March, prayed in the Holy 536-0853 or email: [email protected] or Mary Spirit Chapel. We had great media coverage. We were on the 11 Campbell at (413) 739-7563 for more information. PM news Friday and there was an article in the Republican on Catholics Come Home Saturday. Please join us in 2017 and make this public Learn more about our Faith with helpful and thought-provoking proclamation of belief in the Sanctity of Life better and bigger. resources at www.catholicscomehome.org.

Bob Hope and His Ladies of Hope His mother, wife and Our Lady of Hope made all the difference in his life. Mary Claire Kendall

entirely psychologically. But he was ultimately saved by his mother, who, a singer herself, encouraged her young son’s theatrical talent early on. After winning a Charlie Chaplin contest in 1914, Leslie set his cap — later his trademark brown derby hat — for the theater, convinced that being “on stage” was his true calling. He started in vaudeville as “Lester,” scandal-tainted Fatty Arbuckle intervening in 1925 to get him and his partner steady work in Hurley’s Jolly Follies. “I was making $40 a week and sending $20 home to my mother to help out,” he recalled. In New Castle, Pa., Hope got his solo break and, at the conclusion of a three-day engagement, telling well-received Scotch jokes, became a “single” and soon headed for mob- ruled Chicago to make it on his own without his partner. But, — he wasn’t making it. On the verge of giving up, by chance, he bumped into a Cleveland pal, who introduced him to a theater booker friend, who gave him a Decoration Day (i.e., Memorial Day) gig. “Would $25 be all right?’ (the booker asked)… I just managed to say, ‘I’ll take it,’ without bursting into tears…” (Have Tux, Will Travel) By 1929, now renamed “,” he was becoming a well-known and liked comedian and landing more small Bob Hope — “the most honored entertainer” ever, parts on Broadway, leading up to a large Broadway role in according to the Guinness Book of World Records, for his Jerome Kerns’ hit Roberta (November 1933 to July achievements in theater, radio, film, TV, philanthropy and 1934). From there, his career took off — soon including business, and an extraordinary record of service to country, radio, film, and eventually TV, his first special debuting with 199 USO shows around the globe — won the biggest Easter Sunday 1950. prize of all in the waning days of his life when he converted Pivotal Roberta would transform his life in another to Catholicism. important way. Early on, his co-star George Murphy took Born Leslie Townes Hope on May 29, 1903, in Eltham, him to the Vogue Club on 57th Street to introduce him to a England, he was the fifth of seven boys. beautiful singer named Dolores Reade. Father Benedict Leslie’s mother, Avis, was very devoted and loving. His Groeschel, of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, a good father, William Henry “Harry,” a stonecutter, “had only one friend of the Hopes’ — introduced by the Gallo family — fault,” as Hope recalled in his memoir, Have Tux, Will fondly reminisced that Dolores’ Italian-American father was Travel: Bob Hope’s Own Story: “It was his theory that, as a a well-known “singing waiter” on bustling 149th Street in the result of his occupation, stone dust collected in his throat. He Bronx and that her mother was Irish-American. stopped off at the pubs to sluice it off.” She was irresistible. Bob fell in love with Dolores when While initially prosperous, Harry’s trade gradually proved she sang in her “low, husky voice … soft and sweet …Only a financially inadequate, as bricks displaced stone masonry — Paper Moon and Did You Ever See a Dream Walking? They forcing the family to keep moving into smaller homes…. wed a few months later. When the family immigrated to Cleveland seeking Their 69-year marriage, rare in the annals of Hollywood, brighter prospects, Avis had to intervene to shore up the gradually welcomed four adopted children: Linda, Anthony, family finances, renting ever more spacious and seemingly Eleanora Avis “Nora” and Kelly. unaffordable homes to take in boarders. The children Starting in World War II, Hope began donating contributed too, taking part-time jobs. But Avis made sure entertainment hours to cheer up the troops, soon expanding they had at least a modicum of religious formation. his charity work to other causes. First, there was cerebral “Mom,” he wrote, “after making sure we were clean and palsy; then the Eisenhower Medical Center — donating land uncomfortably dressed … sent us off to Sunday school at the in Palm Springs and raising millions through his Annual Euclid Avenue Presbyterian — a church dad had helped Hope Golf Classic — followed by myriad other causes, build” (Have Tux Will Travel). especially Catholic charitable institutions that helped As a child, Hope was rescued by his brother, when he got children and the poor. pinned under a pier and nearly drowned, and managed to By the mid-point of his life — as one of his former survive his father’s brutal beatings — physically, if not writers, Arthur Marx, son of Groucho, wrote in The Secret

Life of Bob Hope — he was “no longer just a comedian or Lady of Hope Chapel, endowed by the Hopes in memory of film star. He was big business … (also including) oil, real Bob’s mother Avis, was dedicated at the National Shrine of estate, frozen orange juice, charity fundraising, golf, the Immaculate Conception. And Father Groeschel noted, wholesale meat, personal appearances on both sides of the “They supported many works of the Franciscan Friars of the Atlantic … Major League baseball (i.e., Cleveland Indians). Renewal.” … He was also part owner of several radio and TV stations.” God was generous, too — with his grace. His success was accompanied, and made possible, by a fiercely competitive spirit, combined with a penny-pinching Arc of Conversion nature — a remnant of his struggle just to survive as a child The gradual arc of Bob Hope’s conversion is apparent in and in vaudeville. All through his life, he was also a his last book, My Life in Jokes, divided into 10 decades. prodigious womanizer — often leaving Dolores in tears Introducing his fourth decade, when he started entertaining which once brought the couple to the brink of divorce. The the troops, he wrote: “I was offering time and laughs — the irony is: Bob Hope’s signature song, Thanks for the Memory, men and women fighting the war were offering up their lives. is about a couple who is contemplating divorce, and then They taught me what sacrifice was all about.” they begin to reminisce about the wonderful times they’ve It was during World War II, according to Cardinal had, and decide to stay together. McCarrick, that Bob became “very close” to Dolores toughed it out, knowing infidelity was Bob’s Cardinal Francis Spellman. “They made all those rounds weakness — albeit, like his good qualities, it played out in visiting the troops. And I really think that Bob was impressed extreme ways. by the faith of the Catholic men and women in the service that he met and by their enthusiasm to greet Cardinal Agent of Conversion Spellman. He often said, ‘He got a bigger hand than I did.’”

“Dolores,” Father Groeschel said, “faithfully, prayerfully, “For many years,” Cardinal McCarrick said, “we had been patiently and with a certain amount of suffering” endured chatting with him about the Church.” these trials. “She was a devout Christian wife, and she did God began, gradually, to wake him up to spiritual what she was supposed to do.” Quite simply, the reason she horizons. In his last 10 years, according to Marx, he finally was able to persevere, as he summed it up, is that “Dolores settled down and began enjoying life with Dolores, attending Hope was a great Christian.” church regularly with her at St. Charles Borromeo in North Through it all, she was praying him into the Church. Hollywood. “Basically, the agent of his conversion was his wife,” “Dolores,” Cardinal McCarrick said, “always was anxious observed Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, the retired that he become a Catholic. I think he had been close to the of Washington, who got to know Hope through Church in faith for many years … and she was the one who Cardinal of New York (whose cause for kept bringing it up to him as a possibility. She would never beatification is now in ), when he served as his force anyone. She was always very thoughtful and secretary. considerate. But she was persistent in saying ‘One of these She was a daily communicant and was particularly days; one of these days.’ And, finally, he said, ‘Okay, it’s devoted to Our Lady, and she prayed for him with a deep time.’” faith — and asked others to pray for him as well. Also — Father Groeschel said that while Bob Hope was advanced and this is not to be underestimated —“she took very good in age (i.e., 93) when he converted, “He was very clear” and care of him,” longtime friend Virginia Zamboni said. lucid and “could talk.” Father Groeschel observed the conversion process up Msgr. Thomas Kiefer, the former pastor at St. Charles close. “They were both very friendly people,” he said. Years Borromeo, 1984-2000, “was the one who ultimately brought before he converted, they would open their “large” yet him into the Church” 15 years ago, said Cardinal “comfortable” home — but not mansion-like — to guests McCarrick. Msgr. Kiefer, “a dear friend of both of them,” from time to time. “Bob,” he said, “was very pleasant and died on Oct. 30, 2006. Bob Hope died in 2003; Dolores easy to get on with” — not at all “on stage.” He loved to tell followed him on Sept. 19, at age 102. a story to priests who visited, sometimes for retreats Dolores Late this summer, when Dolores was still “quite hosted, about a “big Catholic” event he attended where “the conscious,” Father Groeschel stopped by to see her. priest who was introducing him told eight jokes. Father “Dolores, I hope you’re living comfortably,” he said. Groeschel recalled that “Bob got up, looked at the crowd,” as She responded with a quip, “I’m ready to get out of here if warming up to tell his own set of jokes, “and said, ‘Let us comfortably.” pray.’ Knowing she was instrumental in helping her husband “That,” said Father Groeschel, “is real Bob Hope!” In the win the biggest prize of all must have been great comfort, midst of the mirth, Father Groeschel emphasized, he was indeed. “extremely respectful to a priest. Practically every word or Mary Claire Kendall is a Washington-based journalist and sentence, he would call me ‘Father.’” screenwriter Excerpt from Oct. 19, 2011 article - They shared more than laughs. “They were very generous www.ncregister.com in every way,” said Cardinal McCarrick. “The many benefactions are legion.” For example, in May 1994, Our