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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 - see Election Novena under "Articles"

HI all!
Hello everyone!

This weekend we celebrate the Feast of All Saints!
Families, remember that we will have a gathering of students AND parents right after the Sunday Mass..

On Monday, It is the Feast of All Souls. Not a Day of Obligation but we will have Mass at 6 p.m., to honor our deceased loved ones.   During this month, Fr. Simon is offering to bless graves if requested…Call the office if interested.

Please note that next week, because of the Monday Mass, and the upcoming First Friday Mass on Nov. 6, the regular Wednesday and Thursday Masses will be cancelled.

The World Mission Collection will be taken up until Nov. 15…envelopes are in the narthex.
World Mission Collection will continue to Nov. 15.   Envelopes for this are in the narthex, or mark any envelope clearly for World Mission.. cks to Blessed Sacrament.

Mass offerings for this week:
Saturday, Oct. 31 – for Letha Krcatovich, req. by Lisa Sheaffer
Sunday, Nov. 1 – for Blessed Sacrament Parishioners
Monday, Nov. 2 ALL SOULS DAY special Mass at 6 p.m. for parishioners
NO WEDNESDAY MASS
NO THURSDAY MASS
Friday, Nov. 6 FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTION – adoration 5-6 p.m. Mass at 6 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 7 -for Thomas Panjikaran req. by family

RCIA Inquiry classes are set to begin on Nov. 8 after the 8:30 Mass. These are for anyone interested in learning about the Catholic Faith. Attending the classes does not imply commitment to join the Church, but is an opportunity to learn a basic understanding of the Church’s teachings as well as allow participants to ask their own questions..   Pass the word on!

For Your Information:    St. Margaret will NOT be doing their live stream of the 11:00 Mass this Sunday.

Bishop Bradley has shared with us a special Elections Novena to pray beginning on Monday, October 26 and ending on Election Day Nov. 3. See the attached.

My picks on FORMED…. What …… you don’t have FORMED downloaded yet?   Go to FORMED.org to sign up for free through our Parish name… you can get the app on your phone, Ipad, Kindle, and TV using Roku, Firestick, Apple TV, etc.
Let me know if you need help….   But don’t miss this opportunity for some great viewing and information!
My pick of the week: Thursday, Oct. 22, was the Feast day of St. John Paul II.     If you go to Formed… search for Pope John Paul II and you’ll find several options for viewing about the amazing life of Pope John Paul II. Check it out! Also....being ALL SAINTS day.... there are tons of great Saint movies, documentaries, books, etc...

See you on the weekend!
Fr. Simon's message for week of Nov. 1
Dear friends in Christ,

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

On Nov. 1, the Church celebrates All Saints Day. Our veneration of saints is not idol worship, as many non-Catholics wrongly think. Saints occupy an important place in our catholic faith, liturgical celebrations and daily life.

All baptized Christians who have died and are now with God in glory are considered saints. All Saints Day is intended to honor the memory of countless unknown and uncanonized saints who have no feast days. Today we thank God for giving ordinary men and women a share in His holiness and heavenly glory as a reward for their faith. This feast is observed to teach us to honor the saints, both by imitating their lives and by seeking their intercession for us before Christ, the only mediator between God and man.

The Church reminds us on this day that God’s call to holiness is universal, that all of us are called to live in His love and to make His love real in the lives of those around us. Holiness is related to the word wholesomeness. We grow in holiness when we live wholesome lives of integrity, truth, justice, charity, mercy and compassion, sharing our blessings with others.

To sum it up briefly, we honor the saints for three important reasons.
1. The saints put their trust in Jesus and lived heroic lives of faith. They enjoy heavenly bliss as a reward for their faith in Jesus. Hence, they deserve our veneration of them.
2. The saints are our role models. They teach us by their lives that Jesus’ holy life of love, mercy and unconditional forgiveness, can, with the grace of God, be lived by ordinary people like us, from all walks of life and at all times.
3. The saints are our heavenly mediators who intercede for us before Jesus. They are the instruments that God uses to work miracles.
We need to accept the challenge to become saints. Jesus exhorts us: “Be perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect.” St. Ignatius asked: “If he and she can become saints, why can’t I?”

Three steps that all of us can take to become saints.
1. St. Teresa of Avila – Recharge your spiritual batteries every day by prayer.
2. St. Therese of Lisieux – Convert every action into prayer by offering it to God for His glory.
3. St. Teresa of Calcutta – Do ordinary things with great love.
On Nov. 2, the Church keeps All Souls Day. The month of November is dedicated to the memory of our departed brothers and sisters. It is part of our Christian tradition and our responsibility to help them with our prayers and sacrifices. If you wish the tombs of your loved ones blessed during this month, please contact the Parish office or me.

In Christ,

Fr. Simon

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