Blessed Sacrament Parish

This weekend our K of C will be somewhere in or near the narthex to register and give info for the Charity Golf Outing which is on Oct. 2… not much time left to sign up!

Also they are asking for volunteers to help with the Tootsie Roll Drive which is on October 7/8.  

There is no Wednesday Morning Mass on Sept. 28.   Fr. Simon will be away on Priest Convocation.

Religious Formation began last weekend, if you missed it, the next session will be on October 9, this is for parents and youth, grades 1-12.  If you would like information on the program or sacrament preparation call Jolene Clearwater  or parish office

Please, if you want one of the Lector workbooks, Maria would like to get an order placed… let her know.  Cost is $10.

A special event coming up on Friday evening, October 7, which is the  Feast of the Holy Rosary, as well as First Friday.  The Padre Pio Rosary Group headed by Jim Ross is planning a Rosary Rally. Starting at 5 p.m. there will be outdoor Adoration, with Rosary, and Mass outdoors, weather permitting, as well as supper following.  More details to come, but please plan on this special Rosary/prayer night, praying for our families, our parish, and nation.
There is a sign up in the narthex or let me know so supper can be planned.

We have about 60 photos of our families to use in our photo directory… do we have yours?  Also, we will be sending you an information sheet to use for the directory as well as a way to update our parish records if needed.
Please be sure to fill this out completely and get it back to us!

Jeff Clearwater -a retired Psychologist from AGH will be starting a Bereavement group for anyone dealing with loss of any kind.  First session will be on Wednesday, October 12, after the 9 a.m. Mass.

Mass offerings for the week ahead
Saturday, Sept. 24, 4 p.m. for Fred Abrams, req. by Carolyn Abrams
Sunday, Sept. 25, 8:30 a.m. for Blessed Sacrament
Monday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m. for Tom Rochow, (anniv.)  req. by Donna Rochow
Wednesday, Sept. 28.  MASS cancelled,  Priest Convocation
 

Dear friends in Christ,
Greetings of Peace, hope and joy to each one of you.

This week our sister Parish, St. Margaret’s is celebrating its Parish Picnic. Please pray for our sister Parish family that our collaborative may continue to experience God’s blessings, and united in love, may we give credible witness to God’s love. All of you are welcome to join the celebrations.

Allow me to share some information on the “Reproductive Freedom for All” Constitutional Amendment Proposal which will be included on the November election ballot. This proposal asks voters to enshrine the unrestricted right to abortion in the Michigan State Constitution and will be listed as “Proposal 3” on the Ballot. The time leading up to the November 8th election is crucial. This is a very serious moment for the State of Michigan, and it is important that we utilize the wealth of information and resources available.

Proposal 3 would add an amendment to the state constitution to:
• Legalize abortion at any time in pregnancy for any reason.
• Allow abortions to be performed by anyone, even those without a medical license.
• Allow any person to help teens obtain abortions without their parents knowing.
• Protect abortion providers from penalties for killing or injuring a woman during an abortion.
 Revoke state law that requires abortion facilities to be licensed and inspected.
• Require taxpayers to pay for abortions.

This amendment allows abortion for:
• ANY ONE: any age…including minors
• ANY TIME: up to the moment of birth…and beyond birth
• ANY WHERE: in a medical facility…or any other location

Vote NO
• On legal abortion through all nine months of pregnancy for any reason.
• On anyone performing abortions.
• On ending parental consent for teenage abortions.
• On allowing legal immunity for medical and non-medical abortionists.

Pray this prayer so that the outcome of election may be one that will protect and uphold the dignity of human life.

Almighty ever-living God, you bestow the gift of life as you form each of us in our mother’s womb. Look on our nation, state, and community and awaken in every heart reverence for life. Protect our state from unjust laws. In your Name, bring to defeat every attack against the sacredness of life. Safeguard the rights of parents, whom you have entrusted with the care and formation of their children. Help all who believe in Jesus to proclaim the Gospel of Life to their neighbors. Dispel every anxiety and fear. Strengthen the bond between parents and their unborn child. May mothers and fathers accept and nurture the gift of life made in your image and likeness. Our Lady, Queen of the Family, pray for us! St. Michael the Archangel, pray for us! St. Joseph, Protector of the Unborn, pray for us!

In Christ,
Fr. Simon