Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
A People            A Mission            A Structure
 

305 Laurentian Drive, Kitchener, Ontario

N2E 2N6 (519) 742-5061 FAX: (519) 742-0982

E-MAIL: blessedsacrament1977@rogers.com

MISSION

ST. BRIGID’S MISSION(at Christ Church (Anglican))
50 Manley Street, Ayr, Ontario N0B 1E0
Mass every Saturday, 5:00 P.M.

WEBSITES:

Parish:    www.blessed-sacrament.ca

PARISH STAFF

Rev. W. L. Lobsinger, Pastor
Rev. Jerzy Tomon, Associate Pastor

Mr. Justin Peter, Seminarian
Mrs. Doreen Yarascavitch – Administrative Assistant
(Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday)
Mr. David Hall (741-0067) – Minister of Music
E-mail: blessedsacramentdhall@rogers.com
Marilyn Koehler – Pastoral Minister/School Liaison
E-mail: blessedsacramentmkoehler@rogers.com
Michelle Sage – Pastoral Minister/Children’s Ministries
E-mail: blessedsacramentmsage@rogers.com

SUNDAY MASSES:

Saturday – 5:00 p.m. (Ayr);      7:00 p.m. (Kitchener)
Sunday       8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

1^st Friday of the month. Check bulletin for times each month.
Saturday mornings after 9:00 a.m. Mass for ½ hour (October to April)

BLESSING OF EXPECTANT PARENTS:

After all Masses on the first Sunday of each month

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:

Please call the office for a meeting.

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE:

Saturday – 11:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
Saturday – 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (October - May)

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE:

By Appointment – Please phone the Parish Office at least 6 months in advance

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY:

Church door collection on the last Sunday of each month.

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE:   CWL Calendar 2009-2010

Anita Bergauer, President
519-576-1397
abergauer@sympatico.ca

ALPHA:

Rita Rittenhouse – 519-578-8239

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT COURSE

Bernie & Rosemary Poechman -
519-742-8045

PASTORAL CARE (SICK/ELDERLY):

If you know someone who is sick please call the church office -
519-742-5061

LEGION OF MARY:

Lisa Cleasby – 519-745-9516

WEEKLY PRAYER MEETING:

Wednesdays – 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Shirley Gatchene - 519-744-6067

TRINITY PRAYER MINISTRY:

Shirley Gatchene - 519-744-6067

SCHOOLS

Msgr. Haller School
519-579-1230

Our Lady of Grace School
519-745-3961

Blessed Sacrament School
519-745-5950

John Sweeney School
519-579-5212

St. Brigid School, Ayr
519-632-5101

Fr. Tomon will be transferred to St. Mary’s,
Owen Sound on Wednesday, June 30.

Fr. Anthony Anh will be arriving on
Wednesday, June 30

11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Food and beverages consist of
Burgers, hot dogs, salads, fruit, desserts
Coffee, tea, pop etc.
Fire Truck, games, music, magician, etc.
All you need to bring is your sunscreen and
a chair or blanket.
Enjoy Canada Day here and have fun with
your family and other parishioners.

SIGNUP SHEETS ARE IN THE LOBBY
TILL TODAY, JUNE 27.

This is your last chance to sign up.

Interested in Becoming Catholic?

Know someone who would like to?

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is an integral part of our life as Church community. By means of this process, which will begin in the fall, persons who are searching will embark on a journey of discovery of God, self, and others. Through exploring our Catholic faith, you are invited to see for yourself how God is calling you in the depths of your being. It may very well be that your journey will lead you to seek entrance into the Roman Catholic Church at Easter through Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist, or to complete a journey already begun by Baptism in another Christian Church earlier in life. RCIA is also intended for persons who were baptized as Catholics but for whatever reason had never gone very far on their faith journey or completed sacramental initiation. If this is for you, please call the office, to make an appointment (519-742-5061).

BANNS: There is a promise of marriage between Antonio Neves and Melissa Wasilyk, both of this Parish. (3^rd & Final Publication)

Blessed Sacrament has preauthorized debit for your Sunday and other collections. If you are interested forms are available in the lobby to sign up.

Mark your fall calendars and plan to attend The Marriage Enrichment Course being offered on eight Friday evenings beginning Sept. 24, 2010 at Blessed Sacrament Church in Kitchener.  The course is a very practical opportunity to give couples the tools to build a strong and healthy marriage that lasts a lifetime.  Couples talk about important issues that can get missed in the rush of daily life.  Privacy as a couple is always respected.  There is no group discussion and no requirements to disclose anything about your relationship to anyone else. The setting is welcoming and relaxing.  A typical evening begins with a candlelight dinner for two followed by a video and time to discuss topics privately as a couple. We invite you to reserve your candlelight table now! For further information please call Bernie or Rosemary at 519-742-8045.

Come and be a part of a powerful Catholic Life Changing Study. Allow the Holy Spirit to take you to a deeper level. Are you willing to step beyond your comfort zone? Discover if you have fulfilled the mission God intended for you. Starting Thursday, September 23 to November 25 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church. To register or for more information call Yvonne @519-570-9029.

would like to wish all the ladies, their families and loved ones a safe, happy, and relaxing summer. Thanks to all who attended our closing June Potluck and to all who helped in any way to make it a joyous occasion.

Please return the baby bottles back to the Church as soon as possible. Thank you for participating in helping Marillac Place.

This Sunday, June 27 those who joined in the Living Rosary will gather after the 11:30 a.m. Mass for 15 minutes to pray our decade of the Rosary together and for a brief talk on the Blessed Mother. For more information contact Dorota @ 519-576-6878.

Potluck supper in the Meeting Room on
Tuesday, July 6 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
All widows and widowers are welcome at all.... or any... of the get togethers. No commitment required. Just bring something (Tim bits are fine) and show up.

The AUGUST POTLUCK is Tuesday, August 3.

BULLETIN PUBLICATION: During the months of July and August, the Sunday Bulletin will not be published. The daily Mass schedule along with Mass Intentions, together with the Banns of Marriage will be posted at each entrance to the Church and on the bulletin board each week.

Will you come out to pray and witness for God’s unborn babies being aborted? They have no voice, but ours. Pray to end abortion and pray for the conversion of hearts on Thursday, JULY 8 (please note date) at Freeport Hospital between 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Parking across the road at Schneider Park. If you cannot physically attend, please devote an hour praying for an end to abortion. Any queries, please contact Cathy at kwc.prayervigil@rogers.com.

In August the date will be August 5.

SHRINE OF THE SORROWFUL MOTHER: St. Agatha Cemetery Chapel, St. Agatha, Ontario.  Built in 1857 the shrine is open for visitation every Sunday,  from June 6^th through to September 26^th ,  1-4 pm. 

PRAYER SHAWLS wanted – knitters and crocheters to make prayer shawls. Can you help someone in need of comfort and healing by knitting or crocheting some shawls. For more information contact Alannah at 519-743-8853 or lejeunega@gmail.com

ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA: The Spiritual Exercises - This is the 4^th year that the 19^th Annotation of the “Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola” will be offered in Kitchener-Waterloo Region, beginning in September. It is a transformative retreat experience which is made over a period of nine months in daily life. This retreat requires a sincere desire to deepen one’s prayer life and relationship with God, a daily commitment of one hour of prayer with review and journaling, following the readings and exercises that St. Ignatius prescribes, plus a weekly meeting with a Director of the Spiritual Exercises. This retreat is best suited for those who have established a discipline of regular personal prayer. For information call: Shirley 519- 744-6067. Deadline is June 30/10.

THE SISTERS OF THE CARMEL OF ST. JOSEPH will pray for you during the Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 8 to July 16. Are you troubled? Do you need spiritual support? You can participate in the Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Send your prayer intention slip with your name and address to Carmel of St. Joseph, R.R. #1, St. Agatha, ON N0B 2L0.

CARMEL OF ST. JOSEPH GUILD invites all members, families and friends to attend the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mass to be held Sunday, July 18, at 2:00 pm at the Monastery. The Rosary will precede the Mass. The celebrant will be Bishop Anthony Tonnos. Please bring a lawn chair.

BABYSITTING AVAILABLE in my house or yours in the Country Hills area. Call Jeanette 519-576-8893.

Are you a person in need of special prayers? Whether the need is physical, emotional, psychological or spiritual, anyone is welcome to come for prayers. Trinity Prayer Ministry is providing opportunities, by appointment, for the ministry of healing through prayer to take place. We are located at Blessed Sacrament Church, Kitchener. For information, or for an appointment, contact: Bob or Shirley at (519) 744-6067.

ST. JOSEPH’S PILGRIMAGE to the Shrines of Quebec: Sept. 21-25. Join us in celebrating the 80th anniversary of St. Joseph Parish, Kitchener and honouring the canonization of Br. André of St. Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal. We will also visit St. Anne de Beaupré, Cap de la Madeleine, and the Shrine of the Sacred Heart in Beauvoir and have guided tours of old Montreal and Quebec City. Please register through Bullas Travel 519-578-7740 or parish office 519-745-9302.

ATTENTION HOMESCHOOLERS - Catholic Homeschooling Group starting, F.A.I.T.H. - KW, (Faith Active In The Home). Join us for faith and fellowship beginning Friday, October 1, 2010 and continuing each First Friday until May 2011 at Blessed Sacrament Church, 305 Laurentian Dr., Kitchener with Mass at 9:00 a.m. followed by a time of fellowship in the Parish Centre. All are welcome. For information contact Susan 519-896-9212.

provides audio-visual and printed materials to assist our Catholic community in its faith journey.  All are welcome to benefit from our resources.  The Library is located at the Chancery Office 700 King St West, Hamilton and is open Monday – Friday from 1:00 – 4:30.  If you are unable to access the library during our hours please contact the Librarian Ms. Dominy Williams at 905-528-7988 ext. 2252 or by email dwilliams@hamiltondiocese.com to make other arrangements.  Materials can be mailed to those unable to come to the library in person. For a listing of the library’s holdings visit the online catalogue at http://hamiltondiocese.com/libraryservices.

CHARITY YARD SALE: Donations needed.

Katie’s team is currently raising funds to support the Global Village trip to Kenya, on August 13 to help needy families build their own home. These families are presently living in substandard and often unhealthy conditions. Katie is having a yard sale on Saturday, July 10 weather permitting. All donations will be going towards the trip cost which includes building costs, flights and transportation. School supplies for local schools would be very helpful. Donations are also needed and any amount over $20 a tax receipt will be issued. http://www.canadahelps.org/givingpages/giving page.aspx?gpID-8145 Katie would like donations that could be sold or any monetary donations would be greatfully appreciated. For more information call 519-576-0334.