Temptations
In the gospel, it is written that Jesus was tempted by the devil three times during his forty days and forty nights in the desert. Each temptation increased in greed and value. Still, Jesus refused to give in to temptation. Jesus believed in the writings of God too much to let him give in to the devil. Jesus was rewarded and Angels came to him to show his faith in God was not misplaced.
People are often tempted in life and give in to it. They give in to temptation because they don’t have a belief to say otherwise.
I learned that I can also turn down temptation. I choose to make the right decisions. My faith helps me to make decisions that brings me closer to God. My faith guides me to help the people around me to avoid temptation. I am there for them to show that there is always someone for them and they are not alone.
It is my belief that through my faith and guidance of God, I will be able to refute temptation and will be there for others on the same journey.
Submitted by Chris O’Brien, Confirmation Student, Blessed Sacrament Church
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This weekend there is a special collection for the Black and Indian Mission Office (Home Missions). If possible, please use the envelope received in the envelope packet.
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The Coffee and Donut hour will be hosted by the Parish Council Members this weekend. Please join us for a treat and conversation following the 9:30 Mass. We no longer charge a set price for items. We ask that you give a donation of your choice. We hope to see you there!
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Vote for Blessed Sacrament!
The Catholic Sun and the diocese are teaming up to crown a parish or school as the best Lenten fish fry in the diocese. Can your favorite fry win the trophy and bragging rights? Visit thecatholicsun.com during the fish fry season in Lent to cast your vote.
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Bishop Grimes Theatre presents Grease!
Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7. General admission - $12. Tickets available at the door or online at bishopgrimestheatre.ludus.com. Bishop Grimes, 6666 Kirkville Road, E. Syracuse.
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Preparing for Lent
Lent is not merely a preparation for Easter. As we travel this journey, let us make this Lent a time of openness to God's love in our lives and to receive His blessings and to feel His presence. This is a time to change our hearts and make us more like Jesus. Let us try to keep our hearts open to the Lord, because that's when changes happen. God wants His peace to rule us and through us, we can touch everyone around us. This is something we all should strive to do each and every day.
Lenten Fish Dinners
Blessed Sacrament / St. Vincent’s Lenten Fish Fry has begun! Enjoy a delicious fish fry every Friday (except Good Friday) in the Blessed Sacrament school cafeteria at 3129 James St. Eat in or take out available from 4:30pm - 7pm.
Have you ever attended the dinners which are held on Ash Wednesday and Fridays from 4:30-7PM during Lent? This is a great fundraiser and community builder for the two parishes, and we are appealing for financial donations to offset some of the upfront ordering costs.
For example: 1 case of French fries - $25 (30 cases needed); 1 case of ketchup - $25 (20 cases needed); 3 gallons of cooking oil - $30 (18 gallons needed); 1 gallon coleslaw dressing - $14 (12 gallons needed); 1 case macaroni - $25 (25 cases needed); 1 case of take out containers - $20 (16 cases needed). Any financial help you can give would be greatly appreciated. Please place your donation in an envelope labeled "Attention: Fish Dinners" in the church collection basket or mail to: Blessed Sacrament Church, 3127 James St., Syracuse, NY 13206.
Rice Bowls
During Lent our community will participate in CRS Rice Bowl, a faith-in-action program that invites us to reflect on the challenges of global hunger-and our responsibility to respond to the needs of our global human family. We will be reminded through the Gospel story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 that if we commit to sharing what we have with those in need, trusting in God's abundance, there is more than enough to feed everyone. Through our Lenten prayers, fasting and almsgiving, we can respond to the call to ensure that all our brothers and sisters are fed good, nutritious food that gives them what they need to fulfill their God-given potential. In so doing, we pledge to stand alongside these members of our human family, supporting them as the Gospel calls us to do. Use your CRS Rice Bowl and Lenten Calendar daily to guide your prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Prepare simple, meatless meals on the Fridays of Lent to eat in solidarity with our brothers and sisters around the world. We will collect your CRS Rice Bowls at the end of Lent, so stay tuned to learn more. Thank you for participating in CRS Rice Bowl.
https://www.crsricebowl.org/
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Mass Intentions – Church
Saturday, February 29
5:00 p.m. –
Leon S. Mazur - Family
Sunday, March 1 – First Sunday of Lent
7:30 a.m. –
Michael DeFio – Donna Hurn
9:30 a.m. –
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Anniv. Frank Basile – Wife and Children
*Interpreted Mass for Deaf Community
11:30 a.m. –
David Hildenbrand – Frank and Lori Lazipone
Mass Intentions – Chapel
Monday, March 2 – 8:00 a.m.
Joan Harvey – Andrea Polcaro
Tuesday, March 3 - 8:00 a.m.
Kim Gallant – Janice and Roland Barry
Wednesday, March 4 – 8:00 a.m.
Nicholas Morina and Ed Richards - Family
Thursday, March 5 – 8:00 a.m.
Peter J. Carnicella – Tony and Joyce Floss
Friday, March 6 – SCHOOL MASS AT 9AM
Jenna C. Tartaro – O’Brien Family
Mass Intentions
– Church
Saturday, March 7
5:00 p.m. –
Betty DeWitt – Jim and Teresa and Family
Sunday, March 8 –Second Sunday of Lent
7:30 a.m. –
Michael Snyder – Betty and Joe Metallo
9:30 a.m. –
Joseph Fillip – Steven Kelly and Susan Hendry
*Interpreted Mass for Deaf Community
11:30 a.m. –
People of the Parish
School Mass – March 6
Please note that Friday's Mass is a school Mass and will be celebrated at 9 a.m., not the usual 8 a.m.
Prayer Requests
We pray for Elizabeth Walrath, Jean Suits, Patrick Brewer, Yang Juan, Perri Close, Jill Danial, Janet Barry, 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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Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent following the 8 a.m. Mass in the chapel and at 6 p.m. in the Church.
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Bishop Rehabilitation Center
If you have one hour to help to distribute communion at Bishop Rehabilitation Center on the third Monday of the month at 10:30a.m., your assistance would be greatly appreciated. Please contact John Macko at the rectory (315.437.3394) for more information. Bishop Rehab is located at 918 James Street in Syracuse and was formerly known as James Square.
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Do you know how to make Palm Crosses?
As we begin our Lenten journey, and the next 40 days of Lent transform us into Easter people, we will be looking for families who know how to make palm crosses. Palm Sunday is April 5
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Fisherman’s Club
All are welcome to attend the Fisherman’s Club, which is an initiative sponsored by the Diocese of Syracuse that aims to reach college-age and young adult men who are thinking about the priesthood. The mission of “FC” is to build fraternity among young adult Catholic men as well as provide these men with tools for mature discernment of their vocation. The meetings begin with prayer at 7pm in Panasci Chapel at Le Moyne College. After prayer, the group will move to the Drescher Room in Panasci Chapel for a time of fellowship and conversation where pizza and soft drinks will be provided. The meetings always conclude by 8:30pm. The Spring meeting dates are Mondays - Feb 24; March 23. Seminarian Meet & Greet on April 7 at 5pm.
50/50 Raffle at St. Vincent’s
Remember, for just $5.00 you could be the next winner. Thank you for your continued support. Contact Bob James at 315-471-0818 with any questions. Thanks!
The Catholic Sun
Know, live and share your Catholic faith. The Catholic Sun will help you dive deeper into your faith this Lent. Subscribe to The Catholic Sun today. Visit https://thecatholicsun.com/.
Tenebrae
Mark your calendars for the Tenebrae Service with our second year Confirmation students at 7PM on Friday, April 10 at Blessed Sacrament Church.
Confessions at the Franciscan Place
The Franciscan Place Chapel in Destiny USA will offer Confessions on Wednesday evenings of Lent from 5-7pm followed by Mass at 7pm. The Franciscan Place is located on Commons level between Burlington and DSW stores.
Contact Blessed Sacrament Church
Did you know you can contact a variety of ministry representatives on the contact page of our website? Visit https://blessedsacramentsyracuse.com/contact-blessed-sacrament
Winter Family Fun Day
Get out of the cold and make a splash with perfect 84° weather year-round at Cascades Indoor Waterpark! Join us at Greek Peak's Indoor Waterpark for an afternoon of fun for the whole family! 12-4 pm on Saturday, March 21. The ticket price is an amazing deal at $20 per person! It includes an entire day of access to the waterpark AND lunch! Children under 2 years old are FREE! Pre-registration: https://nfpwinterfun2020.eventbrite.com. Call Morgan Durfee, 315.472.6754, ext. 2 or email
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Tickets
“Share the Wealth” is a raffle for Blessed Sacrament School and Church Capital Improvement & Parish Operations. Tickets are $75 each and only 750 tickets will be sold! Tickets can be purchased online at two websites: https://blessedsacramentsyracuse.ejoinme.org/2020raffle or https://blessedsacramentsyracuse.com (select Give then STW Raffle) or calling the rectory at 315.437.3394. Tickets are also available in the pews of Blessed Sacrament Church. Total Payout is $20,750. 1st Prize (1) $10,000 . . . 2nd Prize (2) $2,500 . . . 3rd Prize (5) $1,000 . . . 4th Prize (10) $75 (Dinner Attendees Only). Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the Parish Center. If attending the Spring Fling dinner, the ticket not only covers the dinner but will be included in a separate drawing for the 10 winners of the 4th prize at $75.00. RSVP for the dinner:
https://blessedsacramentsyracuse.ejoinme.org/2020raffle
or https://blessedsacramentsyracuse.com (select Give then STW Raffle) by May 4, 2020.
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Virtus Training
Initial Certification Training - Completion of the initial 2.5 hours Safe Environment training session is required. Late arrivals may not stay for the training. It is also required to remain to stay for the entirety of the training to receive credit for attendance. Please contact the Safe Environment office if you have already attended an initial Safe Environment training in a different diocese.
Tuesday, March 24 - 6:00 PM - Holy Family Church, 127 Chapel Drive, Syracuse, NY
Monday, April 20 - 6:00 PM - Blessed Sacrament School, 3129 James Street, Syracuse, NY
Recertification in the Diocese of Syracuse Safe Environment Program is required every five years. A training session is 1½ hours in length. If you are uncertain about your recertification date, please contact your Site Coordinator at your parish, school, or agency. ***To register for this training, individuals MUST have completed the 2.5 hour initial Safe Environment training, "Protecting God's Children".
Tuesday, March 31 - 6:00 PM - Holy Family Church, 127 Chapel Drive, Syracuse
Tuesday, April 21 - 6:00 PM - Blessed Sacrament School, 3129 James Street, Syracuse, NY
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Pastor:
Rev. Severine Yagaza
Deacons:
Daniel Stevens
Michael Colabufo
School Principal:
Lisa Coppola
Faith Formation Director:
Donna Hurn
Parish Outreach Coordinator:
Janice Corcoran
Minister to Sick, Elderly & Homebound:
John Macko
Music Director:
Mary Lynn Giacobbe
Secretary:
Mary Rougeau,
Jack-Lynn Corcoran
Bookkeeper:
Marie Tassone
Bulletin / eBulletin Editor:
Donna Hurn
Mass Schedule:
Saturday: 5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 a.m.
Daily Mass (Chapel):
Monday to Friday at 8AM
Telephones:
Rectory: 315.437.3394
School: 315.463.1261
Convent: 315.437.4623
Outreach: 315.437.4462
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
4:00 to 4:45 p.m. Saturdays
Baptism:
Parents must attend baptismal class. Please call the Rectory for an appointment.
Marriage:
Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance.
Website Address:
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