BLESSED SACRAMENT MARCH 28, 2021 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL READINGS AND REFLECTION 2 REFLECTION—PALM SUNDAY 2021 Gospel: Mark 11:1 – 10 or John 12:12 - 16 First Reading: Isaiah 50:4 - 7 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 Second Reading: Philippians 2: 6 - 11 The Passion of the Lord: Mark: 14: 1 – 15L47 Reflection: Today the Church celebrates Jesus’ triumphant entrance into Jerusalem. Today we celebrate the Palm Sunday. Today we commemorate the beginning of the Holy Week. In the Gospel Reading BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH from Mark, as Jesus enters into Jerusalem, “Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut 3127 James Street from the fields.” They all sang in a loud voice: “Hosanna! Blessed is he Syracuse, New York 13206 who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the kingdom of our (315) 437-3394 father David that is to come! Hosanna in the highest.” The people of Jerusalem are filled with the great joy of seeing Jesus as the king who [email protected] comes to free them from the shackles of the Roman colonial regime. MASS TIMES They need such a redeemer and not anything else. They are tired of Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. Roman oppression. Jesus is coming into Jerusalem not with troops but Saturday 5:00 p.m. accompanied by the twelve simple men. He rides not a warhorse but Sunday 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. rather a borrowed animal, a simple colt. He is sending a clear message that He is not what they want him to be but rather what His Father wants CONFESSIONS him to be – a sacrificial lamb. As we read the Passion narratives, we Saturdays 4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m. come to fully understand all the he had prophesied to his disciples more and by appointment than once during his public ministry: the son of man is going into Jerusalem. He will be rejected by people, suffer gravely, die, but rise up OFFICE HOURS on the third day. Jesus does not stop those who sing to him “Hosanna!” Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Jesus does not stop those who desire the political freedom and powers. But Jesus knows exactly that these people have higher need of spiritual freedom, the freedom which will make them the children of kingdom of God, the kingdom which has no boundaries of gender, nationality, language, cultures, or socio-political status. That is what brings him into Jerusalem to achieve, to erect the kingdom of his Father. Yes! Amen! Fr. Severine.
Holy Week Ideas for Families - Search "Spy Wednesday" at catholicallyear.com for a fun activity! ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CHURCH - Holy Thursday: Watch The Prince of Egypt - It covers the 10 plagues and the Passover! 342 Vine Street - Plan a Last Supper Dinner - serve lamb if you are able, or make a "lamb Syracuse, New York 13203 cake" or other item in the shape of a lamb, and break bread together. (315) 479-6689 - Read Psalms 113-116 (or parts of them) while you wash each other's feet. [email protected] - Good Friday: Wear black on Good Friday to mourn Jesus' death. MASS TIMES - Don't consume excess media - keep TVs , phones, and laptops off outside Monday-Wednesday 12:00 p.m. of liturgies/prayer. Saturday 4:00 p.m. - Start the day off with Hot Cross Buns or cinnamon buns. Sunday 9:30 a.m. - Keep the vigil of Noon-3 (the hours Jesus hung on the cross) with solemn silence and prayer, using quiet activities for kids CONFESSIONS Saturdays 3:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m. - Use these free printable stations: reply.osv.com/Stations Holy Saturday and by appointment - Keep the day quiet; strip down your Lenten decor and switch to Easter in preparation. OFFICE HOURS - Color Easter eggs and create Easter symbols in the home. 2 Mon./Tues/Th. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 BLESSED SACRAMENT 3
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MASS INTENTIONS—BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH Share the Wealth Saturday, March 27, 5PM Saturday, March 27, 5PM: Rose Rodgers—Mihran Babikian Unfortunately, due to current New Sunday, March 28, 7:30AM: People of the Parish York State restrictions limiting at- Sunday, March 28, 9:30AM: Bill and Caroline Albertson—Michael and tendance for in house events, this Cindy year’s Spring Fling Dinner scheduled for May 8, 2021 is cancelled. We are Sunday, March 28, 11:30AM : Rose Mary Connors —Anne Dwyer tentatively scheduling the dinner for Monday, March 29, 8AM: Richard Martin—Family Saturday June 12, 2021 with a maxi- Tuesday, March 30, 8AM: Lou Benz—Janice and John Passonno mum capacity of 100 people. You need to sign up for the dinner in Wednesday, March 31, 8AM: Michael Griffen—Johanna McNamara advance. It will be limited to the 1st Thursday, April 1, 6:30PM: People of the Parishes of Blessed Sacrament 100 people. If for some reason we and St. Vincent de Paul are not able to have the dinner, our Friday, April 2, 7:30PM: Tenebrae Service Share the Wealth drawing will take Saturday, April 3, 8PM: People of the Parish place virtually on Monday June 14, 2021. Sunday, April 4, 7:30AM: People of the Parish Any tickets purchased from March Sunday, April 4, 9:30AM: Bernard Sweeney—The Sweeney Family 18, 2021 until June 10, 2021 will be Sunday,Sunday, April 4, 11:30AM: Ken Weidman—Bill and Patti Flansburg entered into a separate drawing for 5 people to win a $25 Wegmans gift card. Blessed Sacrament Church: We Pray for Mike, Mary, Larry, Kimberly Penny, Michael Thompson, Karen Ballog, Shari Rustay, Ann Folger, Dr. Blessed Sacrament Parish & School Annual Share the Wealth Raffle. The William Delaney, Msgr. J. Robert Yeazel, Sonny McCarthy, Missy DiPaulo total payout will be $20,750. Tickets Angotti, Roslyn Antonacci, Margie McKeon, Carolyn Armstrong, Patrick are $75.00 and only 750 will be Brewer, Rita Bross, Marlene Brush, Susan Moro Campbell, Terri Close, sold. (257 tickets sold to date!). Ann Cook, Mary Extale, John Fortino, Mary Anne Garrett, Mary Prizes to be awarded are as follows: Gersbacher, John Gersbacher, Elizabeth Gilbert,, Mary Griffin, Mary 1st Prize is $10,000 Ingalls, Yang Juan, Mary Linehan, Cole Malone, Grace McNamara, 2nd Prize is (2) $2,500 Giavanna Regulbuto, Jean Suits, and Elizabeth Walrath. 3rd Prize is (5) $1,000 4th Prize is (10) $75 (Dinner Atten- Centennial Prayer of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Syracuse, NY dees Only) (1921 – 2021) You can purchase online at: https:// Gracious Father, www.bscstvsyr.org/ https:// We your children humbly ask your blessing upon us as we celebrate a century of blessedsacramentsyra- Faith, Hope and Love since the founding of our Blessed Sacrament Parish. cuse.weshareonline.org/ You have shaped us into a community where the dignity of each person is respected, Your support is greatly appreciated! where one can feel at home and worship you with joy and peace. By your grace we Good luck!! have responded to your call to bring all people into your family, the Church. “Share the Wealth” tickets make a We desire to reach out to the least among us, to the poor, the marginalized and the great gift for the Spring, birthdays, alienated. As your faithful, we gather and are nourished by your Word and the Sac- for any special occasion, or just be- raments so that we may bring your love and healing to others. cause! Tickets may be placed in the Rooted in your Holy Spirit, may we face our future with the same faith, hope and vi- collection basket or drop off at the sion of those who have preceded us, and may we commit ourselves to a new century rectory. Checks should be made out of service. to Blessed Sacrament. Additional Like the Holy Family of Nazareth, may we live humbly and simply as instruments of tickets or any questions about the your grace, your peace. raffle please contact the rectory or We make this prayer through the intercession of Our Blessed Mother, Mary, her hus- Bernie Corbishley at 315-440-3930. band, Joseph, and in the name of the One who is the same Yesterday, Today, and Forever – Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL 4 MASS INTENTIONS ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CHURCH Easter Flower Donation Envelopes Sat., Mar 27, 4pm: Martin Griffen, req. by the Herron & Kinnan families are located in the pews and on the Sun., Mar 28, 9:30am: Martin Griffin, req. by Michael Mchanon tables in the back of church. Mon., Mar 29, 12pm: Adelaide Shea, req. by Margaret DeLany Please use these envelopes to do- Tues., Mar 30, 12pm: Ronald Stott, req. by John & Carm Fitzgerald nate in memory of a loved one Wed., Mar 31, 12pm: Richard C Pabon, req. by Joe & Grace Lucchesi Thurs., Apr 1, 6:30pm: Blessed Sac. –Mass of the Lord’s Supper We ask your prayers for the Friday, Apr 2, 2:00pm: Passion of the Lord – St Vincent’s spiritual comfort and restoration Friday, Apr 2, 7:30pm: Tenebrae Service at Blessed Sacrament of health for: Sandra Betts, Desiree Saturday, Apr 3, 8:00pm: Holy Saturday Easter Vigil at Blessed Sac. Landers, Nate Wagner, Madeline Duda, Marilynn Bause, sister of Sunday, Apr 4, 9:30am: Sr. Gloria DeCotis, req. by the Altar Rosary Society Lauren Brooks, Judy D’Amore, Anne Marie Drury, Tony Caruso, Phil ALTAR SERVERS— 4/03-4/04: 4pm- Adult Servers; 9:30am- Call Bang Lyman. Please pray for Chuck LECTORS— 4/03-4/04: 4:00pm- Call Alberta; 9:30am – Call Alberta Liggett (former Folk Group GREETERS – 9:30am – Chris Knapp Guitarist), who passed away this past week. .
Remember for just $5.00 you could be the March 50/50 winner which will be drawn today, Sunday, March 28th after the 9:30am mass. Contact Bob We are excited to announce that James at 315-471-0818 with any questions. Thanks to all who continue to St. Vincent’s will be offering support our Youth Programs. WeShare to our parishioners. We are trying to begin this program by Easter. You will be receiving Help Needed: Jorge Romeu is Sacrament Preparation email notification to consider. Any looking for a companion to help ClassClass Schedules (St. Vincent’s) questions, please call the office at his elderly sister in the mornings We will screen all students for COVID symptoms, we will distance, and have 315-479-6689. and evenings for about 2 hours. If masks if students don’t have one. you can help, please call Jorge at Religious education is looking for at 315-476-8994. least three volunteers to help with EVANGELIZATION PRAYER First Communion/First Reconciliation St. Vincent de Paul, Holy patron saint banner and bread baking on Saturday, of our parish, which was founded as a April 24th from 10:00am to around From Paul Welch visible beacon to those seeking noon. Please call Susan Spara at 315- Office of Social Action Ministry: respite, solace and care, intercede in 200-8027. Strive for peace with everyone, the name of those in need. Implore We are also planning “Earth Day” and for that holiness without His divine assistance in the clean up activities with our Confirma- continuation of the mission of this which no one will see the Lord. tion Classes from St. Vincent’s and church to spread His loving message, See to it that no one be deprived Blessed Sacrament (date to be deter- provide relief to the needy and of the grace of God, that no bitter mined); we will need at least three console the troubled. Our dedicated root spring up and cause trouble, adult volunteers. We will also be saint, Apostle of charity, instill in through which many may become planting a few small trees and berry us your same commitment to carry defiled. Hebrews 12:14-15 bushes. More information to follow. out your mission in whatever capacity Contact Sue Spara at 315 200 8027 the Lord instructs. Help us to be an for information or to volunteer. inviting and welcoming parish open to all seeking a spiritual home and zealous in our out-reach. May your If someone has a car in good working condition available that they are caring spirit always remain in our hearts,, on our lips, and in our actions. willing to sell, please contact Carl at 315-463-5109. Amen.
St Vincent de Paul Convent/Parish Center has space available. It is suitable for educational, religious, and meeting space. The buildings are located at 1101-1103 Burnet Ave with free parking. and play space. Please contact Catl at 315-463-5109. EVENTS AND UPDATES 5
Daily Masses HOLY WEEK SERVICE PREPRE---- Monday - Wednesday, 8:00AM at REGISTRATION Blessed Sacrament and 12:00 PM Each day of the TRIDUUM (Holy at St. Vincent’s Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Monday, March 29- 4:00PM – Saturday) our joint parishes of St. 7:00PM: The Light is On For You (Confessions) at Blessed Sacrament Vincent De Paul and Blessed Sacra- April 1: 6:30PM— Holy Thursday Mass of Lord’s Supper (followed by ment will have only one joint liturgy. the Adoration of Blessed Sacrament up to 10:00PM) at Blessed Sac- We encourage our parishioners who rament would like to attend those services to pre-register whether online on April 2: 2:00PM—Good Friday – Passion of the Lord at St. Vincent’s our website or by calling one of our 7:30PM—Tenebrae Service at Blessed Sacrament rectory offices during regular work- April 3: 8:00PM—Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil at Blessed Sacrament ing hours. St. Vincent can only hold April 4: Easter Sunday – Resurrection of the Lord 90 people and Blessed Sacrament 6:30 AM—Community Easter Sunrise Service at Woodlawn Cemetery can only hold 110 maintaining social 7:30AM—Mass at Blessed Sacrament distance. 9:30AM—Mass at St. Vincent’s 9:30AM—Mass at Blessed Sacrament THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU 11:30AM—Mass at Blessed Sacrament The Light is on For You will take place on the Monday of the Holy Week from 4:00PM to 7:00PM in the Blessed Sacrament Church. Msgr. Kopp will hear confessions for the first half and then Fr. Severine from the second half. Come and ex- perience God's mercy and be ready to celebrate Easter.
Tenebrae Service / Friday, April 2 / 7:30 p.m. / Blessed Sacrament Trinity School Principal: Seeking a Tenebrae means "shadows" and is dis- passionate, dynamic, dedicated, tinctive for its gradual extinguishing of and innovative leader who candles while a series of readings are through their personal witness to recited. On Good Friday, one by one, the Catholic faith will continue to the candles are extinguished in the articulate the mission of Trinity Church, leaving the congregation in Catholic School to students, par- darkness and in silence as the tomb ents, faculty, and the community. door is closing. The Tenebrae Service is presented by the Confirmation students.
Formation for Ministry/Deacon Formation Information Seminar, April 18, 1:00 - 3:30, Holy Trinity, Utica. Information sessions include an overview of the For- mation for Ministry program leading to commissioning as a lay ecclesial minis- ter (1:00-2:00) and an overview of the process for becoming a deacon (2:00- 3:30). You may attend one or both sessions. Register for the session of your choice at formationforministrysyr or call 315-470-1479.
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