Welcome to Blessed Sacrament Parish Allegan, in collaborative with
St. Margaret Parish of Otsego!

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During this Covid-19 time, We are safely following our regular Mass schedule of
Saturday: 4:00, Sunday, 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.
Thursday 6:00 p.m.
We ask that you wear a mask,
and we have spaced seating.
Communion brought to the pews.

h: (269) 673-4455       email: blsacch@frontier.com
Fr Simon's email: simanjoo@yahoo.com
website: blessedsacrament-allegan.org
office hours M-Thur: 10:00-3:00    closed Friday

Blessed Sacrament Confession Times
Saturday 3:00 p.m.
Sunday 7:30 a.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m.
Thursday 5:30 p.m.

Parish news

This weekend we begin a new year of Religious ed!   Although Covid makes us do things differently in all areas of life, we have for over a year been considering a different program and look forward to sharing it with our parents and students!     PARENTS must attend this important meeting on Sunday, at 9:30 with your children. Middle and High School students as well.   We will have registration as well as explain this whole new approach that is family based, home based… and very do-able!   We will meet down in the parish hall, and are taking all precautions of distancing and ask that you have your masks.   And we’ll have coffee and donuts!!!!!!

St Margaret Parish also begins Religious Ed this weekend and with that the Sunday Mass time changes from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

This weekend we will offer information during the Mass and in the bulletin regarding the upcoming Commitment Sunday for the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. There is information on the parish website as well as the link to do online pledging/payment.

Youth as well as adults who have not received the initiation sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation are encouraged to consider signing up for our sessions being planned. This is for “already” Catholics or non Catholics interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. Please call the office.

There are envelopes in the bulletin and in the narthex for the Diocesan collection of Campaign for Human Development. We will take contributions for this through the month of October.

The family of Rose Wedge invites you to a Memorial Mass being offered for Rose on Saturday, October 3 at 11 a.m. Masks required.

Mass offerings for the week ahead:
Saturday, Sept. 19 for Bob Slebodnik   Req. by Don/Cindy Simpson
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 9 a.m. for Jack Beckers   Req. by the Alversons
Thursday, Sept. 24 for Jack Zugel Req. by Don/Cindy Simpson
Saturday, Sept. 26 for Donna Pozezinski   Req. by Dorothy Sagodic.

I’m putting a call out there for interest in doing a Zoom bible study using our Sunday readings? The idea was mentioned…. Tell me what you think!

On FORMED …. Pick of the week: Check out this film (hour and a half) called “The Reluctant Saint: The Story of St. Joseph of Cupertino. His feast day is Friday, the 18^th. This is a heartwarming and amazing true story of a humble Franciscan friar who “literally” rose to sainthood!       You’re not signed up for FORMED yet? It’s free!   Go to FORMED.org or get the FORMED app.   Select our Parish, give your email and you’re in!

We are urging our parish family to sign up for the MyParishApp.   Especially during these times, keeping in communication is so important and this app can keep us all better informed. All you need to do is go to Myparishapp.com   or download the app from your app store.    It’s free and all you need to do to get connected is select our parish.. very simple!

The Word Among Us for September is available in the narthex, complete with the readings for the month as well as the Mass.

If you or someone you know is interested in hearing more about RCIA-which prepares for entering the church and/or Confirmation, contact the parish office or Kelly Beckers.
Fr. Simon's message for week of September 20

Dear friends in Christ,

Greetings of Peace, Joy and Hope to each one of you!

The ministry of the Word is a fundamental element of evangelization, because it involves the proclamation of Jesus Christ, the eternal Word of God. The word of God nourishes both evangelizers and those who are being evangelized so that each one may continue to grow in his or her Christian life.
The US Catholic Bishops’ Conference has designated the third Sunday in September as Catechetical Sunday. This Sunday is a wonderful opportunity for us to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. The best gift we can give to someone is the gift of faith, the chance to know Jesus Christ. This Sunday is an opportunity for all of us to rededicate ourselves to this mission as a community of faith.
I take this opportunity to thank our DRE and the team of Catechists for the important role they play in the lives of our children and their families. We shall also pray for all our students and their families so that they may continue to grow into mature, joyful and passionate disciples of Jesus.
Parents and guardians are the primary catechists of your children. You prepare the soil and plant the first seeds of faith. Thank you for sending your children to the faith formation classes. Please take seriously your role of making your Catholic household a place where faith is passed on to the next generation.

God’s abundant blessings upon you!
Fr. Simon

Dear fellow parishioners,
St. Margaret School has been open for over a month now for in-person learning. Though it has been an adjustment for all with the new Covid-19 regulations, it has been a blessing to be back together in the building to pray, learn and enjoy each other.
We have welcomed a new staff member, Debi Veld. Debi is our new 2^nd/3^rd grade teacher. While I will miss being in the classroom every day, this will allow me to focus on leading St. Margaret School.
A new extracurricular activity offered at our school this year is Run Club. 4^th through 8^th grade students, led by a group of parents, will meet after school twice a week to train in preparation for a final run.
Our biggest fundraiser, the Halloween Carnival, is just around the corner. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, it will look quite different this year. While we can’t have our traditional day filled with games, candy and prizes; we are turning our focus to the raffle. More information will be coming soon about this awesome, expanded raffle.
Thank you for your continued support of our school. May God continue to bless you and your family.

Erin Warnez
Principal

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