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Respect Life Sunday: This Sunday, we observe “Respect Life Sunday.” Respect Life Sunday is held on the First Sunday of October and begins Respect Life Month. Throughout this month, we will be featuring Respect Life inserts to help us grow in our understanding of Respect Life. As Christians, Liturgical Ministers Schedule we recognize the inherent dignity and value of every human Week of October 1st life, from conception until natural death. It is our task to Daily Mass Schedule build a “culture of life” and “civilization of love” by affirming, 6:15 p.m., Tuesday, October 3rd – Judy Healy (L), protecting, and defending the dignity of every human life. Volunteers (Servers) We do this through our lives, our actions, our words, and our 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 4th – Yvonne King (L), voting. We do this in the way we speak to others and the way Ady Baesmann, Peyton Riley, Sarah Snider (Servers) we speak for those who have no voice. Francis has 9:00 a.m., Thursday, October 5th – Mike Back (L), made many Pro-Life comments, including this: “Every child Chris Geiger, Maria Geiger, Reagan Sheehan (Servers) who, rather than being born, is condemned unjustly to being 9:00 a.m., Friday, October 6th – Assigned (L), aborted, bears the face of Jesus Christ, bears the face of the Madison Hampton, Hannah O’Rourke, Mark Jewett, Lord, who even before he was born, and then just after birth, Ilana O’Neill (Servers) experienced the world’s rejection. And every elderly person Sunday Vigil Mass, October 7th 5:00 P.M. even if he is ill or at the end of his days, bears the face of Holy Name Society (x3) Christ. They cannot be discarded, as the ‘culture of waste’ Sunday, October 8th 8:00 A.M. suggests!” (Speech to Catholic healthcare professionals and Caden Wells Zachary Hampton Madison Hampton gynecologists Sept. 20, 2013) 10:45 A.M. Sara Moore Imani King Lacey Holman Month of the Holy : October is De’Andre King-Thompson traditionally the Month of the Holy Rosary. This 5:00 P.M. month is a great opportunity to be renewed Volunteer (x3) in this important prayer. I encourage you to pray the family Rosary for peace and for an increase in respect for the dignity of all human Sunday Lector & life. St. John Paul II wrote a beautiful letter “On Eucharistic Ministers Schedule the Most Holy Rosary.” If you haven’t read it, I Sunday Vigil Mass, October 7th 5:00 P.M. encourage you to do so. Scott Van Horn, Ken Billig (L), Deacon Patrick, John Urban, Mike Stickle, Bill Revercomb, Jay Goletz (EM) Sincerely in Christ, Sunday, October 8th 8:00 A.M. Fr. Wilson Patricia Laughman, Diane Layton (L), Patrick Wesley, Nancy Ogilbee, Barb Harris, Glenna Bowman, Tricia Robinson (EM) Mass Intentions for the Week of October 1st 10:45 A.M. Tuesday: Weekday 6:15 P.M. Sarah Ewing, Yvonne King (L), Deacon Patrick, Susie Molnar by David and family Michael Burger, Evey Fuller-Moore, Wednesday: Saint Francis of Assisi 9:00 A.M. Kathy VanWy, Karen Gross (EM) Joan Rose by Butch & Glenda Ruff & family 5:00 P.M. Thursday: Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest Volunteer (x2) (L), Deacon Patrick (EM) 9:00 A.M. Teresa Williams by Judy & Ted Williams Friday: Saint Bruno, Priest; Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, Virgin 9:00 A.M. David Nesser by Scott & Sharon Van Horn Saturday: First Saturday 9:00 A.M. Latin Mass Fr. Joseph Rigali, OFM, by Pactum Marianum Remember in your prayers all parishioners who are ill or Sunday Vigil: Our Lady of the Rosary 5:00 P.M. injured, especially for John Pintz, Tim Robb, Barb Evans, Stephen Daverio by Mary Gilabert Angie Zigan, Charlotte Walker, Connie Donaker, Don 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 A.M. DeVault, Marjeanne McDonnell, Tony Sharp, Brian Hayes, Irma DeVault by husband, Donald Charles Bruah, Barb Rue, Ed Moats, Jan Rengert, Renee 10:45 A.M. McCann, Lucy Lopez, Donald Bexstead, Mark Spinazzola, The People of the Parish John Deering, Nancy Young, Michelle Darkes, Eileen Gray, 5:00 P.M. Debbie Ridenour, Mingo O’Rourke, Karen Addy, and for those Descendants of Earl & Gertrude Sorg Families by Family who are homebound or in healthcare facilities. Let us pray for those in the Next Week’s Scripture military on active duty and overseas: October 8, 2017 Douglas Chacey, Air Force Nathan Hall, Navy 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Lucas Chacey, Air Force Chase Meldau, Marines 1st Reading: Isaiah 5:1-7 “The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel” Edward Wilson, Navy Brandon Medley, Army Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20 Joshua P. Brown, Air Force Bob Yanka, Army 2nd Reading: Philippians 4:6-9 Foxx Schneider, Marines Jayden Kelley, Navy Gospel: Matthew 21:33-43 Catherine Wagner, Air Force Drake Nance, Army This week, we pray Liturgy of the Hours David L. L’Esperance, Army Dillon Nethers, Army Seasonal Proper II. Natalie Thiel Graham, Army Jordan Graham, Marines Edward Starr, Air National Guard Victoria McPherson, Air National Guard Caroline Thiel, Naval Academy Rudy Snider, Air Force Academy Christopher Severino, Air Force Connor Severino, Air Force Academy If you wish to submit names for this list, please call the parish office at 740-345-4290. Our Stewardship Collection September 24, 2017 Budget per Week $ 12,199.38 Our Parish & School Events Offertory (168 envelopes) $ 6,606.25 Average Auto Withdrawal (108 households) $ 3,496.76 Parish Prayerline Loose Cash $ 712.25 The entire parish is requested to pray: The Vatican Intentions for the month of October Total $ 10,815.26 • Universal: That all workers may receive respect and Deficit ($ 1,384.12) protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may Year to Date Offertory Budget $ 158,591.94 receive the opportunity to contribute to the common good. Year to Date Actual Offerings $ 146,352.60 • Father Wilson’s Intention: For an increase in priestly YTD Deficit ($ 12,239.34) and religious vocations from our parish. YTD Centennial Building Fund Collection $ 9,367.72 Centennial Building Loan Balance $ 1,671,869.66 YTD Church Restoration Collection $ 44,769.76 Adoration of Our Lord “Do whatever He tells you” – Our Blessed Mother Church Restoration Loan Balance $ 168,439.72 Come join us for one hour a week! It will be a blessed hour with Jesus! We urgently need adorers The second son in today’s Gospel said he would do his for the following hours: Mondays from 1:00-2:00 father’s bidding, but did not. The first son balked at first, but p.m., 2:00-3:00 p.m., and 5:00-6:00 p.m., and then repented and did what was asked. What service is God Wednesdays from Noon-1:00 p.m., 5:00-6:00 p.m., calling me to do? Which son am I more like? and 8:00-9:00 p.m. Please check your calendar and call Caroline Starr at 740-366-3591 to join the Adoration ministry.

A Huge Thank-You The Blessed Sacrament Festival was a huge success, and it couldn’t have happened without you! Thank you for coming Safety Tip for the Week! out for a wonderful evening, and for all your support along the The St. Michael Safety and Security Committee has offered way! Due to everything you did to support and promote our us advice on how to become more aware of our surroundings! festival, we were able to raise $10,361.64! Thanks so much Their tip for the week is: “When driving, leave enough space for all your help! We are looking forward to another great between you and the car in front of you, so you can maneuver Festival next year! away if an accident arises.” Stay safe this week! This Week Cub Scout Popcorn Sales Centennial Building Fund Blessed Sacrament Cub Scout Pack 13 will be selling popcorn Sunday, October 1 after Masses on Sunday, October 8th. All sales help fund 7:30 a.m. Rosary Pack campouts, events, and supplies. The more popcorn we 8:00 a.m. Confirmation Prep sell, the more fun our Scouts can have! Old favorites include 8:00 a.m. Mass Classic Caramel, Cheddar Cheese, Mud Puddles, and Sea 9:00 a.m. CCD Classes Salt Splash. Returning this year is a new favorite, Peanut 9:00 a.m. RCIA – Library Butter Cup. We will also be featuring the new Sea Salt and 10:45 a.m. Mass w/ Confirmands Cracked Black Pepper microwavable popcorn! Prices start at 12:00 p.m. Respect Life Rosary – Church $10.00. We will accept cash or checks. Thank you for your 5:00 p.m. Mass continued support. 6:30 p.m. Financial Peace University – Shepherd Hall Monday, October 2 12:00 p.m. Adoration until 8:00 p.m. Baby Bottles for Heartbeats 7:00 p.m. Walking with Purpose Women’s Group – Cafe The Respect Life committee will be collecting Tuesday, October 3 baby bottles through the weekend of October 5:00 p.m. Adoration until 6:00 p.m. 28th and 29th. You may return the bottle with 5:30 p.m. Reconciliation until 6:00 p.m. your donations to the collection baskets or 6:15 p.m. Mass to the parish office. Heartbeats assist many 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice – Church women and the unborn in our community. 7:00 p.m. Band of Brothers – Cafe Wednesday, October 4 Praying and Caring for our 9:00 a.m. Mass Homebound or Hospitalized Parishioners 10:00 a.m. Adoration until 12:00 midnight If you or a member of your family is either homebound or 12:00 p.m. Mumkin Pick-up – Playground til 7:00 p.m. hospitalized, or will be in the hospital or homebound, please 12:30 p.m. Security Meeting – Conference Room contact the parish office and let us know. The prayers of our Thursday, October 5 parish family will be there to help them, and this will help 9:00 a.m. Mass us insure that our Clergy or Extraordinary Ministers of Holy 6:00 p.m. Alpha Team Meeting – Library Communion will be able to visit and bring the Lord in Holy 6:30 p.m. Alpha – Cafeteria Communion as an extension of the Holy Mass. Friday, October 6 9:00 a.m. Mass 6:00 p.m. 1st Friday Family Night – Annex Saturday, October 7 8:00 a.m. Jack Nutter Golf Outing – Kyber Golf Course 8:15 a.m. Reconciliation 9:00 a.m. 1st Friday Latin Mass 10:00 a.m. CYSC Rummage Sale – Bouquet-A-Month Parking Lot until 3:00 p.m. The Blessed Sacrament School Art Program is selling 4:00 p.m. Reconciliation “Bouquet-A-Month” coupons for Linnet’s Flowers On The 5:00 p.m. Mass w/ HNS Square at 30 North Park Place in Newark. Coupons are Catholic Relief Services – Hurricane Irma available for purchase at the Blessed Sacrament School Scouts Popcorn Sales after all Masses office for a one-time fee of $25.00. This coupon entitles you Sunday, October 8 to pick up one bouquet each month for a year, beginning in 7:30 a.m. Rosary October. Each month Linnet’s Flowers On The Square is 8:00 a.m. Confirmation Prep willing to provide an upgrade bouquet for $5.00 including tax. 8:00 a.m. Mass Coupon holders will also have a one-time option to buy ½ 9:00 a.m. CCD Classes dozen roses, get ½ dozen free (not valid during February) 9:00 a.m. RCIA – Library and receive 20% off one-time on an in-stock purchase! This 10:45 a.m. Mass w/Confirmands year we will only sell 90 coupons, so get yours today! Please 5:00 p.m. Mass call the school office at 740-345-4125 if you would like to 6:30 p.m. Financial Peace University – Shepherd Hall purchase a “Bouquet-A-Month” coupon. How to Build a Culture of Life

Being a disciple of Jesus naturally includes sharing the Gospel

THE PROBLEM with others and inviting them into a deeper relationship with God. As Christians, our identity and our mission are two Watching the news and reading the headlines, we sides of the same coin; like the apostles, we are called to be may feel helpless seeing the heartbreaking lack of missionary disciples. respect for human life. How do we respond when our MISSIONARY DISCIPLESHIP efforts seem small in the face of the culture of death? This doesn’t necessarily mean quitting our jobs or moving to foreign countries. For most of us, our mission field is daily life: “Christ teaches us how to evangelize, how to OUR CHRISTIAN IDENTITY invite people into communion with him, and how to create To understand more fully how to defend and protect a culture of witness: namely, through love. A Christian life human life, we must first consider who we are, at the lived with charity and faith is the most effective form of deepest level. God creates us in his image and likeness, evangelization.”2 which means we are made to be in loving relationship with The first step towards living this life is allowing Jesus to him. The essence of our identity and worth, the source of meet and transform us daily. If we respond to his grace, our our dignity, is that we are loved by God: “We are not the lives will show we have something beyond what the world sum of our weaknesses and failures; we are the sum of the offers: we follow a person whose love changes our lives, so Father’s love for us and our real capacity to become the we want others to also experience his transforming love. image of his Son.”1 When we live in union with God, open to his prompting, We are called to divine intimacy, true communion we’re more able to see the opportunities for witness and with God, and we can grow in this closeness with him his guidance in responding to these opportunities. We may through daily prayer, reading the Scriptures, and frequent fear doing the wrong thing or saying the wrong thing, but participation in the sacraments, especially Confession and we do not need to be afraid. Jesus promised his disciples, the Eucharist. “I am with you always, until the end of the age” (Matthew OUR MISSION AS CHRISTIANS 28:20). The knowledge and realization of how deeply we are loved IDENTITY CRISIS by God elicits a response of love that simultaneously draws As a society and as individuals, we often measure ourselves us closer to God and, at the same time, impels us to share by false standards: by what and how much we do, our his love with others. successes or failures, how others treat us, the degree Embracing a relationship with God means following in his of our pleasure or independence, etc. And when these footsteps, wherever he may call. Just as Jesus invited St. changeable substitutes prove to be insufficient, or when Peter and St. Andrew to become his disciples, he invites we are faced with challenges and suffering, we may feel us to do the same: “Come after me, and I will make you helpless, alone, or abandoned; we may be tempted to feel fishers of men” (Matthew 4:19). as though our lives have decreased value or worth.

But God’s love—individual, real, unchanging—is the true source of our worth, identity, and dignity. It really is not a question of who we are, but rather whose we are. Because A CULTURE OF LIFE his love will never change, nothing can reduce our God- This is how we answer our missionary call. This is how we given dignity, and nothing can diminish the immeasurable build a culture of life, a culture that joyfully proclaims the worth of our lives. truth of God’s love, purpose, and plan for each person.

OUR RESPONSE Changing the culture is a process of conversion that begins in our own hearts and includes a willingness to be When someone is facing great trials, we need to meet instructed and a desire to be close to Jesus—the source of them where they are, walk with them on their journey, joy and love. intercede for them, and be open to sharing Christ’s love however he directs. When we encounter Christ, experience his love, and deepen our relationship with him, we become more aware When a woman becomes pregnant, and her boyfriend of our own worth and that of others. His love for each threatens to leave if she continues the pregnancy, we need person is cause for great joy, and growing understanding to lovingly walk with her. When family members or friends of this priceless treasure motivates us to share his love become seriously ill, we need to assure them that God with others. Our lives are often changed by the witness of still offers them something in this life, and they still have others; so too, others’ lives may be changed by our witness purpose. We need to consistently be with them every step and authentic friendship with them. of the way. Let us go, therefore, and not be afraid. God is always with Sometimes our actions speak for themselves; other times, us. words are needed. Whatever the situation, Jesus knows how to speak to each person’s heart; we simply need to follow where he leads.

1 John Paul II, Homily, 17th World Youth Day, Downsview Park, Toronto, July Excerpt from “Homily of the Holy Father John Paul II” © 2002, Libreria Editrice 28, 2002. Vaticana, Vatican City. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Models used for illustrative purposes only. Dad and baby via Twenty20/@itsjuliwilliams. 2 USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis, Disciples Called Used with permission. All rights reserved. Icons: Entypo pictograms by Daniel to Witness: The New Evangelization. Copyright © 2012, United States Bruce – www.entypo.com. Used with permission. Copyright © 2017, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. All rights reserved. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved.

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Catholic Women’s Conference Respect Life Rosary Inviting all ladies to join other women for a day of faith, This year, Respect Life Sunday is today, October 1st. The fellowship, and prayer! The 6th Annual Beauty of the Feminine Blessed Sacrament Respect Life Committee will host its Catholic Women’s Conference will be Saturday, October 7th at Rosary Prayer Service inside the Church of the Blessed St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 144 N. 5th Street, Zanesville. This Sacrament at noon. All of the Licking County parishes will year’s theme is “Anchored in Hope.” Women can preregister be invited. Please join us to pray that all human life will be for the conference at http://thebeautyofthefeminine.weebly. protected from conception to natural death. com/ or by calling St. Thomas Aquinas Parish at 740-453- 3309 or by emailing [email protected]. Band of Brothers Registration is also offered at the door the day of the event. Blessed Sacrament’s “Band of Brothers” will be gathering October 3rd at 7:00 p.m. in Shepherd Hall. Father Larry’s strengthening video “A 22:32 man is a man who speaks Truth and Love” will be viewed. Come and join other men as they share fellowship, snacks and a good time. Men’s Evening of Prayer All men of Blessed Sacrament are invited by the Men’s ministry to an Evening of Prayer on Thursday, October 5th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Theresa’s Retreat Center, 5277 E. Broad Street, Columbus. Our evening will include a reflection, Adoration, and time for Confession. Come and receive forgiveness, CYSC Rummage Sale healing, and grace. If you have any questions, contact Mike It’s time to clean out your closets, basement and garage! Stickle at 740-258-3138. Mark your calendar for the CYSC Rummage Sale coming Saturday, October 7th, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in the annex. For only $25.00 per spot you can sell all those Chipotle NC Girls Golf Team Fund Raiser items you no longer need. All your profits are yours to keep. NC Girls Golf Team is having a fund raiser at the Newark Contact Courtney Baesmann by October 2nd to register at Chipotle on Wednesday, [email protected]. October 11th, from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Just tell the cashier before you pay that you are there for the Local Events of Interest NC fund raiser and 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the team.

Around the Diocese

Active Retired Citizens Come join us on Monday, October 2nd, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at St. Francis Johnson Hall, 40 Granville Street, Newark. We offer Euchre, Bingo, fabulous door prizes, refreshments and just plain fun. Bring a friend and make new ones. Anyone 55 and older is welcome. Questions, call Chris (364-0449) or Sacred Heart Congress Deb (366-6924). In need of a mini retreat? Join us for the 6th Annual Sacred Heart Congress on Saturday, October 14, 2017, from 8:00 Newark Catholic Family Rosary a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Christ the King , 2777 East Family Rosary every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in the Newark Livingston Avenue. Registration and Exposition of the Blessed Catholic Chapel, 1 Green Wave Drive, Newark, or, if weather Sacrament will begin at 7:00 a.m. The Congress will contain permits, in the Rosary Garden. Please join us as we pray for Confession, Mass, talks by Sister Joseph Andrew, O.P., and the students, faculty and administrators in our local Catholic Father John Paul Mary, MFVA, and more! To register or for Schools. Prayer makes an incredible difference in the student more information, visit www.sacredheartcolumbus.org or community. Help us change lives, one Rosary at a time. call Scott Williamson 614-798-1792. TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 1, 2017 Bethesda Healing Ministry Healing after an abortion: Do you feel that your life or emotions are out of control? Do you frequently have feelings of depression, frustration, or sadness? These thoughts are not uncommon to those who have Bethesda Healing Golf Fund Raisers been wounded by the abortion Bethesda Healing Ministry is hosting three one-day golf fund- experience. Please call Bethesda Healing Ministry to speak raising events on October 23rd, October 25th, and October to someone who has been there and can help. Bethesda 27th. There is no fee for golfing and all donations go to the Healing Ministry confidential lines are 614-309-2651 or 614- Bethesda Healing Ministry. The October 23rd event will be 309-0157 or visit our website at bethesdahealing.org. held at the Country Club at Muirfield Village, and the October 25th and 27th events will be held at Safari Golf Club. There Pontifical College Josephinum’s Lecture Series will be Breakfast, Lunch, and an Awards dinner. You can also Pontifical College Josephinum invites you to join us for be a Sponsor donor or a donor! If you would like to register, the upcoming lecture in the 2017-2018 Lecture Series, be a donor, or have any questions, contact Jim Coles at 805- “Building Spiritual Bridges to the Community” on Wednesday, 471-2214 or at [email protected]. October 25, 2017, 7:00 p.m. at the Jessing Center. Dr. Denis McNamara, Associate Director and Associate Professor at the Marian Dinner Liturgical Institute of the University of Saint Mary of the Lake, All women, especially those considering a vocation, are will be presenting “Signs and Symbols of Heavenly Realities: invited to attend the Marian Dinner, hosted by Bishop The Liturgical Movement, Vatican II and Sacred Images.” For Campbell on Wednesday, October 11th at 6:00 p.m. at St. more information, please visit www.pcj.edu. Andrew Church’s Bryce Eck Activity Center, 3880 Reed Road, Columbus. Presentations will be made by both Bishop Campbell and Sister Maria Ecclesiae Kline, H.SMCJ. If you have any questions or would like to join us for the event, contact the Chancery Office at 614-224-2251 or jgreer@ columbuscatholic.org.

Natural Family Planning International Natural Family Planning International is offering a NFP course that is entirely online. This course teaches all common signs of fertility for Dr. Prem charting and offers a comprehensive view of NFP. This online class costs $70.00, which provides instruction, free charts, and a downloadable manual. For more information, go to www.NFPandmore.org or email [email protected]. Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club Event Please join us for an inspiring talk by the Most Reverend Frederick F. Campbell, bishop of the diocese of Columbus, on Friday, October 6th at St. Patrick’s, 280 N. Grant Avenue, Columbus. Holy Mass begins at 11:45 a.m., followed by lunch and Bishop Campbell’s talk until 1:15 p.m. No reservations necessary. $10.00 covers the lunch and meeting. Bring a friend!

A Piece of Fatima in Ohio Come to the Fatima Fest Pilgrimage and experience some of the devotions, sights, and sounds of Fatima right here in the USA! The Fatima Fest Pilgrimage – a 100th anniversary celebration designed for families – will be held on October Office of Divine Worship Lectures 13-15, 2017 at Catholic Familyland, in Bloomingdale, OH. The Diocesan Office for Divine Worship is hosting an upcoming Learn more about the Fatima message from excellent lecture on RCIA and Cannon Law on Saturday, October 28 speakers, enjoy a concert by PJ Anderson, and be refreshed at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 5750 N. High Street, by the sacraments. Visit AFC.org/FatimaFestPilgrimage for Worthington. For more information or to register, go to more details. https://columbuscatholic.org/educational-opportunities.