Blessed Sacrament

Blessed Sacrament
Catholic Church / Iglesia Católica
408 West Davis Street, Burlington, NC 27215
Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life with you.
Si no comen la carne del Hijo del hombre y no beben su sangre, no podrán tener vida en ustedes.
John/Juan 6:53
Mass Schedule / Horario de Misas
Monday-Friday (Lunes a Viernes)
8:30 AM - English
Saturdays (Sábados)
English
5:00 PM
Español
7:00 PM
Sundays (Domingos)
English
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
Español
1:00 PM
August / Agosto 16, 2009
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Vigésimo Domingo Del Tiempo Ordinario
Parish Staff and Offices
Personal Parroquial y Oficinas
Mailing Address - PO Box 619 - Burlington, NC 27216
(336) 226-8796 - Fax: (336) 227-2896
www.blessedsacramentnc.org
Pastor/Dean of Piedmont Deanery
Very Rev. Robert Benko, OFM. Conv., VF
226-8796 ext. 303
Associate Pastor
Rev. Paul Gabriel, OFM. Conv.
ext. 310
Rev. Jacek Leszczynski, OFM. Conv. (Padre Jacinto) 222-7762
Elon Campus Minister
Rev. Gerry Waterman, OFM. Conv.
278-7355
Pastoral Assistant, Paula Zanker
226-8796 ext. 302
Business Manager, David Bitonti
ext. 306
Parish Secretary, Jeannie Pearl
ext. 304
Bulletin Editor, Irma Olmos
ext. 305
Parish Bookkeeper, Chris Magrane
ext. 309
School Bookkeeper, Phil Soyars
ext. 308
Faith Development/
Hispanic Minister, Patricia Matterson
(336) 570-0013
School Principal, Salvatore Trento
(336) 570-0019
School
(336) 570-0019
School Fax
(336) 570-9623
School Website
www.bssknights.org
BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH (336) 226-8796 408 WEST DAVIS ST BURLINGTON, NC
Mission Statement
We, the faith community of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, devote ourselves to deepen our relationship
with Jesus Christ and continue his mission to bring all to a knowledge of and a union with the Father through
teaching, sharing and living our faith.
To this end we will strive:
 To know and love Christ through his Church, its sacraments, scripture, educational and social life;
 To recognize, encourage and utilize the unique God-given gifts of all parishioners;
 To recognize and demonstrate our affection and care for all others through our fellowship and outreach
efforts;
 To labor in building up our local church with the Bishop of Raleigh and the Conventual Franciscan Friars of
the Immaculate Conception Province.
 To deepen our bonds with one another and to grow our community through Stewardship efforts.
Parish Membership
Offertory for August 9: $13,106
We warmly welcome all new members of our parish family and ask
them to register at the parish office as soon as possible.
Second Collection Next Week
Baptism
Priests’ Retirement
Baptisms are held on the fourth Saturday of the month.
English at 9:00 AM, Spanish at 10:00 AM. Parent
preparation is required prior to Baptism. Please call the parish
office.
Reconciliation
Saturdays 4:15 - 4:45 PM.
Marriage
Readings for the Week of August 16
Sunday:
Prv 9:1-6; Ps 34; Eph 5:15-20; Jn 6:51-58
Monday:
Jgs 2:11-19; Mt 19:16-22
Tuesday:
Jgs 6:11-24a; Mt 19:23-30
Wednesday:
Jgs 9:6-15; Mt 20:1-16
Arrangements should be made with a priest six months before the
proposed wedding.
Thursday:
Jgs 11:29-39a; Mt 22:1-14
Friday:
Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Mt 22:34-40
Ministry to the Sick and Shut-ins
Saturday:
Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17; Mt 23:1-12
Next Sunday:
Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ps 34;
Emergency calls should be made at any hour. Please keep us
informed so that we might minister to those ill at home, in a
hospital or nursing home.
Vocations to Priesthood and Religious Life
Fr. Michael Lorentsen, OFM Conv. 315 473-0952 x 307.
Ministries
Christian Hearts & Hands
Ministry to Homebound
Ministry of Consolation
Children’s Liturgy
Knights of Columbus
Music Ministry
RCIA
Sacristan
Praying Needles
Labyrinth
Rosemary Lewis
Barbara Cahill
Mary Dixon
Kiki Folger
Jeanmarie Koonts
Markus Bailey
Lillian Ryskiewich
Chris Magrane
Sal Festa
Peg Constantine
Barbara James
Kathy Barry
436-0222
584-5750
578-3099
449-4112
449-7019
263-3831
524-8659
226-8796
584-6130
538-1781
584-3244
584-5907
Bulletin Deadline:
Eph 5:21-32 [2a, 25-32]; Jn 6:60-69
The Sanctuary Lamp before the
Blessed Sacrament burns for two
weeks in memory of Thomas Edward Hentze by his
family.
The flowers before the altar are graciously
offered in memory of Paul deFord by his family.
 Stewardship 
Even though we are told that if we seek the Lord, we shall not
want, in the second reading St. Paul reminds us that, thus
blessed by the Lord, the good steward should “give thanks to
Fridays by 4:00 PM one week prior to publication.
God the Father always and for everything in the name of our
E-mail items to: [email protected]
Lord Jesus Christ.” -See Ephesians 5:20
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
AUGUST 16, 2009
The Book of Ecclesiastes
Chapter 3 Tells Us:
“There is an appointed time for every thing and a time for
every affair under the heavens.”
Saturday, August 15
5:00 PM † Joseph DiMeo
by Flo DiMeo
7:00 PM † Justo Estrada
de parte de Teodora Estrada y familia
Sunday, August 16
8:00 AM † Grace Keating
by Bobbi Keating
9:30 AM † Jim Haith
by Eileen Rindos
11:00 AM
For our parish community
1:00 PM
† Eduarda Cartas Sánchez
de parte de Eduardo Orozco y familia
Monday, August 17
8:30 AM
In thanksgiving to God
Tuesday, August 18
8:30 AM † Arthur Bennet
by Pat and Alice Love
Wednesday, August 19
8:30 AM † Dorothy Brown
by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Donio
Thursday, August 20
8:30 AM † Jim Farrell
by the Farrell family
Friday, August 21
8:30 AM † Ada and Eugene Deehan
by Vincent and Eleanor Deehan
“A time to die”…
John Flood
“A time to mourn”…
We offer condolences to Winona Flood at the loss of her
husband.
“A time to heal”…
We pray for all the people whose names we have written in our
Book of the Sick.
There will be a meeting of all Ministers of Consolation on
Wednesday, August 19, at 7:00 PM in the Koury Center. All
members are requested to attend and commit their time and
talents for another year to this Ministry. For questions please
call Mary Dixon at (336) 578-3099.
Masses for Next Sunday
Saturday, August 22
5:00 PM † Robert and Celia Heller
by Catherine and Carmen Cornetto
7:00 PM † David Ortiz
de parte de Mario Ortiz y familia
Sunday, August 23
8:00 AM † Tom Broom
by Leona Broom
9:30 AM † Paul deFord
by his mother
11:00 AM † John Stewart
by Pat Stewart
1:00 PM
Por nuestra comunidad parroquial
Rosary Devotions
Tuesday at 7:00 PM
Saturday at 4:30 PM, and Sunday at 7:30 AM.
t
o join us for a Cook-out at City Park
(TJ Sports Shelter - by the playground)
Sunday, August 23rd,
from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
For good food, games, and fun!
Wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothes.
You are also invited
to our First Teen Mass
Sunday, August 30, at 6:30 PM
Please encourage your parents to join us as well.
After mass, there will be an informational
meeting about what will be going on in TYM this
year.
BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH (336) 226-8796 408 WEST DAVIS ST BURLINGTON, NC
Sunday, August 16
7:30 AM
12:30 PM
Rosary
Rosario
Monday, August 17
5:30 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
Sp. Choir Practice
Centering Prayer
K of C 3rd Degree Meeting
Tuesday, August 18
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
9:30 AM
9:30 AM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
Volleyball/Basketball Camp
Quilters
Bible Study
ESL (Ingles como Segundo Idioma)
Rosary
Ministerio de Alabanza
Parish Council
Al-Anon
Wednesday August 19
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
Volleyball/Basketball Camp
ESL (Ingles como Segundo Idioma)
Organist/Cantor Practice
Entrenamiento de Catequistas
Dream/Creative Ministries Mtg.
Rosario
MOC Mtg.
Men’s Basketball (30+)
Thursday, August 20
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
Volleyball/Basketball Camp
ESL (Ingles como Segundo Idioma)
Catechist Training
Choral Group
Coro Pan de Vida
Friday, August 21
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
Volleyball/Basketball Camp
Coro San Juan Apóstol
BSS Volleyball Open Gym
Saturday, August 22
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
4:30 PM
5:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
SFO Retreat
Baptisms
Bautismos
Rosary
Mass
Rosario
Misa
Information and registration forms for all Faith Development
programs are available in the vestibule of the church, church
office and online at http://www.blessedsacramentnc.org
EARLY REGISTRATIONS DEADLINE for the 2009-2010
Catechetical Year was August 9, 2009.
Additional Late registration fees will be charged to
registrations received after the due date until August 24, 2009.
Registrations received after August 24th will not be
accepted.
Please contact Pat Matterson, DRE for further information:
[email protected] or (336) 570-0013.
Regular Faith Development sessions will begin on
September 13, 2009 and will end on March 21, 2010.
CATECHISTS, CATECHIST HELPERS AND PARENT
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!
Associate Director, Office of Stewardship and Institutional
Advancement.
The Associate Director is responsible for assisting the
Director of the Office of Stewardship and Institutional
Advancement in the development, planning and execution of
programs and activities designed to build the financial
resources necessary for the Diocese of Raleigh, its parishes,
and schools. The Associate Director is responsible for
coordinating all aspects of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal and
for providing consultation and support to parishes and catholic
schools for fund raising activities. Knowledge of and
appreciation for the ecclesial structure of the Catholic Church
In addition to our usual perpetual and 5-year enrollment cards,
we now have a limited assortment of 1-year enrollment Mass
cards for the following: Get Well, Thinking of You, Sympathy, Birthday, In Loving Memory and Spiritual Bouquets.
They are $3 each and help support our Franciscan Missions.
These cards are available in the parish office.
is highly desired. Send cover letter and resume with salary
requirements: Advancement Associate Director Search,
Diocese of Raleigh, 715 Nazareth Street, Raleigh, NC 27606
or to. [email protected].
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
AUGUST 16, 2009
Blessed Sacrament Cub Scout Pack 9
is in need of adult volunteers for:
--RAIN OR SHINE—HOT DOGS—SOFT DRINKS—FUN
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Saturday, Sept 26, 2009 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
515 Hillcrest Avenue, Burlington, NC. 27215
(336)-570-0019
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DUE TO INCREASING ENROLLMENT, BLESSED
SACRAMENT SCHOOL IN BURLINGTON, NORTH
CAROLINA IS GOING THROUGH ITS BASEMENT,
ATTIC AND STORAGE FACILITIES IN AN ATTEMPT TO
GARNER MORE ROOM.
DOZENS OF COMPUTERS / COMPONENTS, BOOK
SERIES , DOZENS OF EARLY 1920-1930’S, ARTS/
CRAFTS OAK CHAIRS/DESKS WERE DISCOVERED IN
STORAGE!
DESKS/CHAIRS WERE MADE BY THE
RENOWN SOUTHERN DESK COMPANY IN HICKORY,
NORTH CAROLINA. THESE ARE THE REAL, EARLY
EDUCATION FURNITURE PIECES USED BY
GENERATIONS OF CHILDREN IN A SMALL PARISH
SCHOOL OVER THE PAST 75 YEARS. DON’T MISS
OUT!
JOIN US FOR A FAMILY FUN- DAY.
FIND YOUR INNER FORTUNE AT BLESSED
SACRAMENT SCHOOL’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY YARD
SALE.
STOP BY AND SEE OUR CHARMING, 1930S-STYLE
BUILDING WITH 21ST CENTURY TEACHING!
REGISTRATION/ADMISSIONS PACKETS AVAILABLE
MAKE OUR TREASURE YOUR TREASURE
ALL ITEMS PRICED TO MOVE----ALL SALES FINAL
Dream/Creative Ministry
Have you ever had thoughts or ideas for things you would like
to see happen in our parish??? A new Ministry born out of the
New Beginnings Discipleship Program is being formed to offer
parishioners who would like help getting started with new ideas
for parish programs. Bring your thoughts, ideas, desires,
concepts, new or old to be renewed. What are your visions??
Do you think outside the box?? See the forest through the
trees??? Is the wine glass half full??? If you answered yes, you
are a Radical Disciple and you belong here. No rules, no
guidelines. Join us the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM
in the Koury Center room 1-6. (1st floor, last room on the right).
Contact person: Joe Caradonna [email protected]
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Tiger Cub Leader(s) for 1st Graders. Lead the Tigers
through their first year of Scouting.
Fundraising Coordinator – Handle the Pack’s Popcorn
sales from September thru November 2009.
Advancement Coordinator - Makes sure the Scouts
get their badges as they earn them.
Religious Emblems Coordinator - Ensures that Tigers
and Bear Scouts complete their Religious Emblems
program by end of January 2010.
Events Coordinator – Put on the Halloween and
Christmas parties, and the Blue and Gold Banquet in
February 2010.
If interested please call CubMaster Mark Steffen at
228-8960.
SAVE THE DATE:
The 7TH Annual Benefit for Life Gala, a united fundraiser for
Birthchoice, Gabriel Project, Family Honor and Project Rachel
will be held at the North Ridge Country Club in North Raleigh
on Friday evening October 9, 2009. Most Reverend Michael F.
Burbidge will be our guest of honor. Our speaker will be
Deirdre McQuade, Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Mark your calendars now so you
can join us for a fun-filled and joyous evening dedicated to honoring the sanctity of life. For more information, visit our website at www.bflgala.com or contact Deb Oronzio at
[email protected] or 919-280-5228.
SILENT AUCTION - Are you interested in marketing your
business or your services at the Benefit for Life Gala? Do you
enjoy putting together baskets of "goodies"? Consider donating
an auction item for all Benefit for Life attendees to bid on! Gift
certificates, jewelry, art pieces, themed gift baskets, etc. are all
great donations. Contact Kristy Chandler at 919-810-0306 or
[email protected] for more information or if you
would like to serve as a Silent Auction volunteer.
Ministry to New Comers/Welcome Ministry
A ministry is being formed to welcome newcomers to our
Church and to maintain a welcoming atmosphere within our
parish. Based on feedback for the New Beginnings Program,
many feel that there is more that could be done in this area.
Some ideas have been proposed and there are probably more to
be imagined. People are needed to help this ministry get started
and someone to help lead it. If you feel the Holy Spirit is
calling you to be a radicle disciple in this area, please contact
Ann Imrick ([email protected]) or attend the next
DREAM/ CREATIVE MINISTRY Meeting on August 20, at
6:30 PM in the Koury Center, room 1-6. (bottom floor, last
room on the right).
BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH (336) 226-8796 408 WEST DAVIS ST BURLINGTON, NC
Are you Interested in Becoming a Catholic?
Come & See
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a spiritual journey that provides a prayerful experience, a sacramental
encounter and an understanding of the teachings of the Catholic Church for those interested in becoming a Catholic. You
are most welcome to become part of an unforgettable learning and community experience.
Our Come & See Inquiry sessions are scheduled for Tuesday evenings August 25, & September 1, from 7:00—8:00 PM
in the St. Francis Room of the Koury Center.
If you are interested in obtaining more information about RCIA or would like to be a sponsor for someone please call the parish
office at 226-8796 and ask for Chris Magrane.
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
AUGUST 16, 2009
THIS EUCHARISTIC FEAST
Some things about human nature don’t change, even over the course of centuries. When we celebrate
a holiday, we have a meal; when we celebrate a significant event, we have a feast. In today’s first
reading, Lady Wisdom is setting a feast, a sign of celebrating the covenant that Israel has with God.
Israel’s central remembrance of its saving Exodus covenant is the Passover meal. So it is natural—
and not coincidental—that the Christian celebration of the new covenant sealed by the blood of Christ
on the cross happens at a meal, our Eucharist, offered first by Jesus in the context of Passover
remembrance. It is easy for us, sometimes, to forget the very long and rich religious and human
origins of our eucharistic feasting on the bread and cup that are the Body and Blood of Jesus. Today, and for the next
few Sundays that we hear the “Bread of Life” discourse from John, let us bring to mind the loving covenant that God
makes with us, and be filled with great joy at this marvelous feast that we have come to attend! © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
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SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday, August 16:
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Wednesday, August 19: St. John Eudes
Thursday, August 20: St. Bernard
Friday, August 21:
St. Pius X
Saturday, August 22: The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Liturgical Ministries for Next Week / Ministerios Litúrgicos para la Próxima Semana
August 22-23
Lectors
Euch. Ministers
Servers
Hospitality
Cantor
5:00 PM
Richard Letvak
John Casey
Peg Constantine
Chelsie McCravey
Jessilyn Bulla
Claire Krawczyk
Mary Gebbia
John Krawczyk
Cathy Lawler
Pamela Peoples
Mary Beth Krawczyk
John McCravey
Andrea Glass
Terry Glass
Hasije Harris
Paul McCarthy
Laurie Reddick
7:00 PM
Rafa Parra
Aidee Parra
Lidia Carrera
Antonia Ramírez
Nievelis Bittmann
Arturo Martinho
María Martinho
Eddie Gutierrez
Daniel Flores
Gustavo Flores
Enrique Chacon
Mayela Chacon
Daniel Flores
Julissa Flores
Gabriel López
Grupo de Oración
Rosario
Lidia Carrera
Music
Mary Key Roach
8:00 AM
Tommy Robards
Paul Spire
John Farrell
Patricia Tulauskas
Pat Love
Alive Love
Mary Edathil
Joseph Edathil
William Dula
Caitlin Dula
Andrew Ruoff
Marissa Kuzkowski
Peg Hansen
Robert LeFebvre
John McCravey, Jr.
Tim Shaner
Colleen Walsh
Al Thomas
9:30 AM
David Lynch
Debi Collins
Sal Festa
Paula Zanker
Alan Zanker
Hillary Hollowood
Melville Pais
Teresa Merner
Tony Gegen
Christine Thomas
Chelsea Thomas
Jack Fitton
Ed O’Reilly
Brendan Palmer
Richard Szczepanski
Katina Amadi
Donna Ashley
Amy Moyer
Pat Stewart
Aileen Bost
Angela Palsha
Katie Nilges
Tina Blackwell
Joan Daniel
Michael Daniel
Garrett Daniel
Stephanie Daniel
Jonathon Huber
Brooks Morrison
Don Morrison
David Mushi
Don Ryan
Ann Imrick
Lillian Ryskiewich
Laurentina Antunez
Alejandro Mata
Soila Mata
Silvestre Camacho
Bernardita Mendez
María Morales
Coro San Juan Apóstol
Children’s Liturgy
P: Crystal McLeod
S: Dawn Daniel
11:00 AM
Edna King
Ray Cheek
Children’s Liturgy
P: Jeanmarie Koonts
S: Aileen Bost
1:00 PM
Monica Moreno
Sandra González
Rosario
Jaime y Mónica
Zobeida Ascencio
Luis Moreno
Eduardo San Pedro
Elizabeth Peralta
Luz Elena Castañeda Liceli Guzmán
Patricia Matterson
Moisés Sibrian