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. Anthony Raj, Associate Pastor

Rev. Mr. Neil Devereaux, Deacon
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 Sachs – 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 2011-2012

Connie Voll, President

519-748-0669
 

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

TRINITY PRAYER MINISTRY:

Shirley Gatchene - 519-744-6067

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY:

Alannah LeJeune - 519-743-8853

CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULT:

Cristina Opris – 519-781-2747
blessedsacramentcopris@gmail.com

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

Income tax receipts were available for pickup on Sunday, January 8. Some of you have received them but they were incorrect. Please keep that receipt and another one will be issued for the difference to make up the total amount you contributed in 2011. You will have 2 receipts when filling in your income tax. If anyone requires a summary, you may call the office and a copy will be printed for you.

Those who contributed to St. Vincent De Paul your receipt is placed with your church receipt in alphabetical order as well. Please file your receipts with the other documents necessary for preparing your income tax.

on Friday, February 10 in the Meeting Room. There is no registration and no fee, just come with a desire to learn about our faith.

The Tuesday night Bible Study group will be doing a 6 week study for the Lenten season on prayer, fasting and almsgiving, using a study book by Kevin Perrotta. We will begin on Tuesday, February 28 until April 3 from 7 – 9 p.m. in the music room. The cost of the book will be approximately $12. and we will order as a group to save shipping costs. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Nancy Devereaux by February 5 at 519-748-2090 or nancyld@execulink.com so that the books will arrive on time.

THE NEW EVANGELIZATION – Pope John Paul II declared that “...it is our duty to proclaim Christ to all peoples”. To assist us in this call, there is an exciting formation program being offered this summer from July 19 – 22 (Thursday and Friday evenings, Saturday and Sunday) at Blessed Sacrament Church. Do you deeply love our Lord and desire to share your faith with your friends and family? The School of Evangelization will open your faith and encourage, challenge and equip you to share the Gospel message with others. It will be led by Mission of the Redeemer Ministries (www.missionoftheredeemer.com). The cost is $99 per person and is limited to 40 participants. For more information or to register, contact Nancy Devereaux at (519)748-2090 or nancyld@execulink.com

on Tuesday,
February 7 at
Blessed Sacrament Church
in the Parish Centre.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Lunch served at 8:00 p.m.
Cost $5/person.
Bring your own cards or games.

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE:

There is a Birthright Conference at Blessed Sacrament Church on October 20^th/2012. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Women’s League has been asked to make the luncheon for about 40. Contact Connie Voll if you are able to help.

Friday, March 2 at 2 p.m. the World Day of Prayer is being held at St. Philip’s Lutheran Church at 236 Woodhaven St. (near Fairview Park Mall). It is open to all denominations and to both men and women. Come pray, attend the reception after, and meet some of your Christian neighbours.

Pancake Breakfast

The second annual Pancake Breakfast, hosted by the Blessed Sacrament Youth Group, will be held on Sunday February 19th, to raise money for future events! Tickets will sold after all Masses starting on February 4th, and are $5.00 per person (up to 4 people) and $2.00 for each additional attendee. KIDS UNDER 5 EAT FREE!!! Come on out for a great meal, and to support our Youth!

On Friday February 17, from 7:00 p.m – 9:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. Ever dreamed of creating the perfect ice-cream sundae? Well, come on out and make all your ice-cream dreams come true. As you admire and devour your masterpiece, we will go on a cinematic adventure (a.k.a watch a movie). Feature Flick TBD. SIGNUPS FOR THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE FEBRUARY 11 AND 12 AFTER ALL MASSES!

Blessed Sacrament Parish is responsible to help sort and pack donations at the warehouse at 849 Guelph St. on Thursday, February 9 from 1:15 – 3:15 p.m. Your helping hands would be greatly appreciated. For information call Sandra 519-442-1784.

Are you celebrating your 25th, 40th, 50th, 60^th, or 60+ Wedding Anniversary in the year 2012?  If you are, you are cordially invited to join couples from across the Diocese of Hamilton for a Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at the Cathedral of Christ the King at 2:00 pm. (Space allows room for Anniversary couples only - those married 60 years or more may bring 1 guest).  Please refer to the poster in the at the entrance of the church closest to the office for information on how to register for the celebration.

The Legion of Mary at St. Mark' Parish (55 Driftwood Dr., ) invites you to join them in saying a Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes to February 11^th each day in the church at 6:30 p.m. All are invited to join in this time for prayer to Our Lady for anyone who maybe suffering, either physically or emotionally. For those that cannot attend we will be distributing small prayer cards for those who wish to join in at home during this week of special prayer to Our Lady. On February 11^th, at the conclusion of the novena, we will have a small reception, where we will be presenting a movie about Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette. Refreshments and small snack will be provided to help celebrate. We hope to finish around 8 p.m. so the little ones can go home to bed. This is a great opportunity to teach your family about Mary and our faith. All are welcome.

Our Lady of Grace School on Thursday, February 9 from 12:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Thursday, February 16^th, 2012. Please contact the school 519-745-3961.

John Sweeney School: Note day & time change:
Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 9:00 – 11:00 and 1:00 – 3:00 and Thursday, Feb. 23 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Please call Mrs. DiMascio at 519-579-5212 beginning the week of January 24^th for an appointment.

Blessed Sacrament School: Note day & time change
Wednesday, February 22nd, 1:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.; Thursday, February 23^rd , 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Please call Mrs. Steiner at 519-745-5950 to make an appointment.

A Baptismal certificate is necessary for the child and/or parent as proof of Catholicity. Also we require a birth certificate and the child’s updated immunization record. Children who have attended Junior Kindergarten do not need to be registered for Senior Kindergarten.

At St. Anne’s Church, 268 East Ave. on Friday, February 10. Welcome with coffee and muffins following 8:00 a.m. Mass. Facilitators: Sr. Elaine Arsenault and Rita Carriere. Bring a bag lunch, tea & coffee provided. Suggested offering $20/person. To register call Lynda 519-745-5302 or email stannesfamily@gmail.com.

“Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above.” (James 1:17)

The annual Diocesan collection in support of the seminarians of the Diocese of Hamilton takes place this weekend. A seminarian is someone who is studying and preparing to be a priest. Please remember in your prayers the 16 seminarians who are preparing for priestly service in the Diocese of Hamilton. A diocesan priest commits himself to serve the people of God in loving imitation of Christ who came not to be served but to serve. For personal profiles of the seminarians, for more information about seminary formation and any other questions concerning priestly and religious vocations within the Diocese of Hamilton, please contact Father K. Cull at (905) 528-7988 ext. 2240 or visit the web site at www.vocationinfo.ca

Join us in the Lower Church at St. Mary Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows, 56 Duke St. W. Kitchener on Sunday, February 5^th at 3 p.m. for another session of "Answering Difficult Questions" led by University Chaplain, Ania Krysciak. This talk will be on Galileo and the Church. Everyone is welcome.

THE FOLLOWING BECAME MEMBERS OF GOD’S FAMILY IN THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY:

Esther Elena Ayala

Evan Alexander Alonso

Rebecca Lynne Carrie

Victoria Grace Carrie

Selena Maria Hernandez

Aiden Roberto Leone

Miguel Lucas Pacheco

Abigail Anne Balazic

Nicholas James Beaudry

Sabrena Clarice Beaudry

William Nicholas Combe

Mariah Frances Crawford

Kyndra Eleita Miller

Trenton Raymond Ruddock

The season of Lent is fast approaching and we will soon hear these familiar, longing words: “Return to me with all your heart…” We invite you to respond to the Lord’s call by joining us as we participate in a Holy Spirit Retreat. Just as the Spirit led Jesus into the desert to pray, we too will ask the Holy Spirit to lead us through these 40 days and beyond into a deeper prayer experience and into a more intimate relationship with our God. The retreat will commence on Thursday, February 23rd, at St Anne’s Church, 268 East Ave, Kitchener, at 7:30pm and continue each Thursday for 7 consecutive weeks. (No session Holy Thursday) Facilitated by Jesus Light of the World Prayer Community. For more information or to register, please call: Reta: 519 743 2836 or Marg: 519 894 5424

Tune in to FM 98.5 (CKWR) on Sunday mornings at 9:00 for ‘THE HOLY ROSARY PROGRAM‘. Sixty minutes of prayer, music and reflection from the rich storehouse of Roman Catholic tradition. Bishop Fulton J. Sheen is featured on Monday evenings at 7:30 on FM 98.5 FM. Re-broadcasts of his shows “Life is Worth Living” and the “Catholic Hour” will be featured.

LEARNING TO COPE (Level I) is a ten week support program starting Tuesday, February 28^th (7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) for persons experiencing the trauma of a separation or divorce.  For more information, please contact the Family Ministry Office at (905) 528-7988, ext. 2249. Cost: $35. Past participants are welcome to inquire about other Levels programs available.

 “Keys” is a ten week video-based program meant for anyone (married or single) who is looking for a more meaningful relationship with a spouse, family member or friend.  The program runs Thursday evenings from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. starting March 1^st, at the Chancery Office, 700 King St. W, Hamilton.  The cost is $45.00. For more information, please call the Family Ministry Office at (905) 528-7988 ext. 2249.

Has someone you cared about died? Are you feeling emotional, grieving the loss of the person’s presence in your life? Are you wondering if these feelings and your reactions are normal? Are you wondering if you are going to “make it”? If you said YES to any of these questions, you are not alone! A Bereavement Support Group will begin on Monday, February 13^th at 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 49 Blueridge Ave. All are welcome! For more information please call Barbara Diemert, 519-744-8955.

SEEKING new members to serve on Board of Directors of area non-profit housing corporation. Commitment would be monthly for approximately 2-3 hrs. For info please contact Brenda Grey at bmorrellgrey@gmail.com or 519-578-2672.

The Diocesan Choir will be resuming its rehearsals Monday, February 20.  The choir provides music for the celebrations of the Chrism Mass,  Priesthood and Diaconate Ordinations, and the annual Mass with New Catholics.  New members are welcome. For information contact the Liturgy Office at (905) 528-7988 or email Sharon Fazari at sharon.fazari@gmail.com