"BE HAPPY IN THE MOMENT, THAT'S ENOUGH.
EACH MOMENT IS ALL WE NEED, NOT MORE."
~ MOTHER TERESA
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Mass for the weekend of May 16/17 will be available for viewing beginning at 4PM on Saturday, May 16 through Sunday, May 17.
Click to view the Mass for May 16/17:
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SHOW ME”
We're familiar with the play
My Fair Lady
in which Eliza Doolittle sings,
“Words, words, words, I'm just sick of words
.” When she sang this song, certainly she was not thinking of today's Gospel.
“If you're in love, show me.
” This is what Jesus is saying to his disciples: they who obey the commandments are the ones who love Me.
It means very little for you or me to speak of our love for the Lord unless we translate those words into deeds. Throughout his ministry, Jesus was always linking action to love. The question arises as to what can we possibly do to tell the Lord of our love for Him? For others, we can show our love by bringing flowers, spending quality time together, doing errands for family, neighbors and friends, making that friendly telephone call or text.
But we cannot do these things for the Lord. But what? To follow the commandment He gave us so long ago:
“Love one another as I have loved you.
” Are these mere words or can we actually put them into practice?
“Words, words, words. Show me.”
During our current pandemic crisis, not only can we, if able, make protective masks, prepare a meal for a neighbor or shut-in, be kinder to those whom we meet, keep a safe social distance in the presence of others and, most importantly, pray.
Pray for an end to this global calamity. Could what we're daily experiencing with those horrendous statistics be a “wake up call” for us to return to former family values and a sense of morality and a return to God?
Hopefully, with determination, confidence and trust, we can “rise above the ashes” and return to a full communion with Our Lord who never abandons his people. He is always close to them, especially when sorrow, doubt, confusion, fright, isolation and despair are most present.
So what can we do for Him? The answer is nothing. There is not one thing He needs from us. The only way to show our love for the Lord is by loving others as He loves us.
There are innumerable opportunities to tell the Lord of our love for Him. We don't have to talk about it, just do it. The real test of love is not what we feel or what we say, but what we do. Love is an action: at home, at school, at our place of employment, at church, on the streets, wherever we are.
Let us thank Jesus for the way He loves us. Let us ask Him to put that same love into our hearts.
I think the Lord would agree with Eliza Doolittle:
“Words, words, words. I'm just sick of words.” “If you love Me, show Me.”
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Jesus, pierce my heart with the love you have for me.
Come, Lord, and expand my love so that I can pour it out to others.
I want to become your reflection in this world.”
Submitted by John Macko, Blessed Sacrament
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SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
First Reading: Acts 8:5 - 8, 14 - 17
Responsorial Psalm: 66:1-3, 4-7, 16, 20
Second Reading: 1 Peter 3:15 - 18
Gospel Reading: John 14: 15 - 21:
Jesus said to his disciples:
“If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always,
the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot accept, because it neither sees nor knows him. But you know him, because he remains with you, and will be in you. I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you. In a little while the world will no longer see me, but you will see me, because I live and you will live. On that day you will realize that I am in my Father and you are in me and I in you. Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me. And whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and reveal myself to him.”
Reflection: A child who is loving and obedient to his/her parents always receives not only essentials but also extras. This is truth in life. Parents will go extra miles to treat their children with extras when they experience love and obedience from their children. And that is the truth in all levels of relationships. Jesus tells his disciples:
“If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always, the Spirit of truth, ….” When we build that personal relationship with Jesus, we will submit ourselves to Him and He
will show us the way, the life, and the truth of eternal life. He will connect us to His Father and to the Holy Spirit. Philip in the First Reading and Peter in the Second Reading remain faithful to Jesus throughout their life and they are made stronger and stronger to preach the Gospel. The psalmist invites us to, “Shout joyfully to God, ….to sing praise to the glory of his name.” Amen. Let’s remember that we are Easter
people and our song is Alleluia!
Fr. Severine
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All public gatherings are suspended due to Covid-19. Blessed Sacrament Church will be open for limited times during the week for personal visits:
Mondays – Fridays: 7:00AM – 11:00AM
Saturdays: 12PM – 4:00PM
Sundays: 9:00AM – 12:00 noon
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As you know, the bills for the maintenance and upkeep of the church continues while there are no services. Please continue to send your offerings either by mail, dropping them off at the rectory, or via online giving (
https://blessedsacramentsyracuse.com/give-online
). Thank you for your support and generosity to the church in these trying times.
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Recognition Tree
For our parishioners and friends who are essential workers making tremendous sacrifices for all of us during this time of pandemic.
Bridget Loper, Nurse Practitioner
Maggie Garland, Physician Assistant
Jennifer Majlaton, Home Depot
Maggie Sitnik, Nurse Practitioner
Are you (or do you know) a front line worker - first responder, nurse, doctor, hospital employee, truck driver, grocery store worker, pharmacist, postal worker, etc.? We would like to acknowledge your dedication and hard work during these tough times. Send your/their name and essential work occupation to
blessedsacramentbulletin@gmail.com
and we will add to our Recognition Tree.
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Testimonials
Request from Fr. Severine:
I am collecting personal "testimonials" about our parish. Each one of you may share with me your testimony individually or as a family as to why you attend Blessed Sacrament Church. What is that made you to join this parish? Your testimony can brighten your fellow parishioners and visitors to the parish. These testimonials will be shared in our parish website (without disclosing your name unless you want to). Make your testimonial short (two to three sentences may be enough). Also, send me one word which you think describes (qualifies) Blessed Sacrament parish. You may share this REQUEST to other parishioners so that we may a get large sample of testimonials and descriptive words/phrases for our parish.
Please email (bsc3127james@gmail.com) or send / drop off to the rectory (3127 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13206) and clearly mark TESTIMONIAL in the subject line or on the envelope. Thank you.
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THE ASCENSION OF JESUS CHRIST
(Thursday, May 21, 2020)
THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD
"But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you;
and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the end of the earth." And when he had said this, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven."
Acts of the Apostles 1:8-11
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Intentions
All Mass intentions will be offered by the priest privately and are not open to the public.
Saturday, May 16
Frances Cafferelli - Daughter Ann
Sunday, May 17
People of the Parish
Richard Stachelek - Barb and Family
Peg Weidman - Chris Weidman
Monday, May 18
Mary Orcutt - Roberta Perry
Tuesday, May 19
Alyson Scro - Knights of Columbus 5398
Wednesday, May 20
Michael Snyder - Ralph and Mary Margaret DeBaise
Thursday, May 21
Paula DeStefano - Husband
Friday, May 22
Frank and Marie Rayo - Children and Grandchildren
Saturday, May 23
Timothy Leogue - Parents
Sunday, May 24
People of the Parish
Stella Giacobbe - The Decker Family
Ken and Peg Weidman - Chris Weidman
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Blessed Sacrament
Centennial Celebration
We are looking for volunteers to assist with the Blessed Sacrament 100-Year Anniversary. Our anniversary will be a year-long celebration in 2021 from January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021. Please contact Dc. Michael Colabufo at (315)-430-0309 or
colabufm@twcny.rr.com
for more information on joining the committee.
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While the Governor has approved our area for Phase I re-opening, there is no mention of worship sites at this time. We will continue to keep you informed. May we continue to pray for an end of the coronavirus and also patience and perseverance!
If you are in need of Catholic counselors, the Diocese recommends the
Pastoral Solutions Institute
at:
They offer Tele-Counseling and Spiritual Direction. Their website includes quizzes, videos and many other resources.
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We pray for Rosalie Sorbello, Lynne Recore, John Fortino, Elizabeth Walrath, Jean Suits, Patrick Brewer, Yang Juan, Terri Close, Jill Danial, Mary Griffin, Cole Malone, Elizabeth Gilbert, John Laura, Susan Moro Campbell, Missy DiPaulo Angotti, George Taddeo, Carolyn Armstrong, Mary Linehan, Mary Extale, Mary Gersbacher, Mary Ingalls, Rita Bross, Marlene Brush, Roslyn Antonacci, Harold Thompson, John Gersbacher, and Grace McNamara.
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The Third Option is offering Zoom meetings to build marriage skills:
MAY 17th - Recognizing Childhood Baggage Saves Misunderstandings
MAY 31st - Handling Anger Constructively: It Can Be Constructive
JUNE 14th - Speaking the Truth in Love: Seven Communication Techniques
JUNE 28th - Conflict Resolution: Solving Disagreements
Meetings are 1 hour long and start at 8pm. All are welcome. Contact Stephanie Stewart for more information or to join the meetings at:
sstewart@syrdio.org
or 315-472-6728.
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The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord is always celebrated on Ascension
Thursday
in the Diocese of Syracuse. This year it is Thursday, May 21
st
. The dispensation of the obligation to attend Sunday Mass has now been extended to include Holy Days of Obligation since normal public gatherings are still suspended. Therefore, the faithful are not obliged to attend Mass for the Ascension. However, they should still observe this Solemnity by participating in streamed Masses and by devoting themselves to prayer, meditation on the Scriptures, and charitable works.
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We are grateful for your offertory for the month of April of 24,669.00.
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From the Office of Social Action Ministry:
Throughout Pope Francis tenure as Catholics spiritual leader he has conveyed a clear message with regard to immigrants, refugees and the poor.
“Today’s world is increasingly becoming more elitist and cruel towards the excluded.” He added, “this is a painful truth;... Those who pay the price are always the little ones, the poor, the most vulnerable, who are prevented from sitting at the table and are left with the ‘crumbs’ of the banquet.” The latest Cares Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) excluded undocumented persons from testing and access to health care as well as economic relief. The health exceptions are a threat to public health. The 500,000 undocumented essential farmworkers are joined by the undocumented who work in our meat packing plants and other difficult, low paying essential industries risking their lives for Americans. What do we owe them?
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From the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry:
Steubenville Summer Conference Cancelled
We are sad to share with you that Steubenville is cancelling all Main Campus Youth Conferences for Summer 2020. Despite not having in-person conferences this summer, Steubenville will be hosting a live-streamed conference for Youth Ministers and their teens. This event will be unique among other virtual offerings and will include all the components of an in-person conference that they can make possible. More information will be forthcoming. If you have questions regarding the cancellation or the live-streamed conference please email
oyyam@syrdio.org
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“Share the Wealth” is a raffle for Blessed Sacrament School and Church Capital Improvement Parish Operations. New Date: June 13, 2020. Tickets are $75.00 each and only 750 tickets will be sold! Tickets can be purchased online at
https://blessedsacramentsyracuse.com
or call the Blessed Sacrament rectory at 315-437-3394
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Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.
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St. Vincent's News
WE ASK YOUR PRAYERS FOR THE SPIRITUAL COMFORT AND RESTORATION OF HEALTH FOR: Kim Harrington (granddaughter of John and Joanne Harrington), Sandra Betts, Desiree Landers, Nate Wagner, Madeline Duda, Marilynn Bause, sister of Lauren Brooks, John Ferguson, (brother of Linda James and Sue Overton) Judy D’Amore, Martin Griffin, Anne Marie Drury, Fred Sniper, Carm Fitzgerald, Tony Liparulo and Tony Caruso. (These prayer requests will remain for one month on the list and for them to continue or to be removed, or to add a new name, please contact the rectory.)
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Mass Intentions:
Saturday
: Beverly Giangiobbe, anniversary, req by her sister, Jane Caltabiano
Sunday
: Rosalie Viola, req. by the Lasda family
Monday
: Mrs. Cecile, req. by Diane Iannuzzo
Tuesday
: Helen Steir, req. by Lillian Davitt
Wednesday
: Daniel Gallagher, req. by Donald & Anne LaCasse
Thursday
: Mark Johnston, req. by Anonymous
Saturday
: Joe Mannion, req. by Martha Fenton
Sunday
: The family of Mrs. Joseph Oros, req. by Margaret DeLany
NOTE: Our parish priests will be saying private holy masses to honor all scheduled mass intentions and offering the Mass for the ending of this pandemic.
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NO WEEKDAY AND WEEKEND HOLY MASSES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. ST. VINCENT DEPAUL CHURCH WILL OPEN FOR PERSONAL PRAYER VISITATION
SATURDAYS: 3:00P – 5:30P: SUNDAYS: 8:30A – 11:00A
CONFESSIONS BY APPOINTMENT
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Golf Tournament - Due to the Covit-19 this year's tournament scheduled for May 31st has been changed to August 23rd. Watch for further details. Thanks!
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The 50/50 tickets may be mailed to the Rectory. The next drawing will be the end of May. Thank you for your continued support.
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ontact Bob James at 315-471-0818 with any questions. Thanks to all who continue to support our Youth Programs.
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During this time of struggle, we hope that you’re able to continue supporting St. Vincent’s church monetarily with your weekly envelopes. It continues and the bills are high. Even though there are no masses, you may continue to be updated and read the bulletin at our website
www.stvincentdepaulchurchsyr.org
.
You may view daily and Sunday masses with our Bishop Lucia at
www.youtube.com/syrdio
.
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Faith in Action at Home
Daily Mass at noon - weekdays (continues); Thursdays of May: 14, 21, 28 - 7pm recitation on the Rosary
52 Sundays
: Sunday Scripture Family Activities, Prayer, Food and More
We are family — especially now. Our diocesan family includes 230,000 members across seven counties and 5,500 square miles. The Catholic Sun is the only media dedicated to telling our family's stories.
Visit
thecatholicsun.com
to subscribe, read the latest local and global Catholic news, and connect with your 229,999 brothers and sisters.
Easter Season:
Celebrate the resurrection all month long! There are amazing Easter Season @ Home activities on our website for families to do at home.
Click Here to view
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Celebrate the Month of Mary
May, when the earth blooms in springtime beauty, is an ideal time for our thoughts and sentiments to be directed towards this supremely lovely Queen of Heaven and Earth, who busily labors from her heavenly throne to conquer hearts, minds, and souls for the greater glory of her Son.
Make a Crown of Flowers for your Mary statue. If you don't have a Mary statue, now would be a good time to get one. Even if it's just a small statue for your desk or nightstand, no Catholic should be without it!
Pray a novena to the Blessed Mother for a particular intention that you want to entrust to her Immaculate Heart, for yourself or for someone else.
Make an effort to pray the rosary daily.
Read the stories associated with miracles, apparitions, saints, and holy images. Will one of them touch you in a special way?
When Our Lady appeared to St. Catherine Laboure and gave her the vision of the Miraculous Medal in 1830, she promised great graces to those who would wear the medal. Mary changes lives through the power of her sacramentals!
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Blessed Sacrament Church
3127 James Street
Syracuse, New York 13206
315.437.3394
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