All-loving God,
we give you thanks for all mothers, young and old.
We pray for all mothers of every kind.
Those who have loved us and
helped shape us with motherly care and compassion.
We remember mothers, grandmothers,
and godmothers who are no longer with us,
but whose love is in our memory forever.
Amen.
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Mothers hold our hands for a little while . . . but they hold our hearts forever.
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National Nurses Week began on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale's birthday.
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The month of May includes National School Principals' Day and National Teacher Appreciation Week.
It's not too late to thank our School Principals and Teachers!
Thank the educational leaders of the school for School Principals' Day.
Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated during the first full week of May each year.
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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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FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (MOTHER’S DAY)
First Reading: Acts 6: 1 - 7
Responsorial Psalm: 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19
Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:4 - 9
Gospel Reading: John 14: 1 - 12
Reflection: We always want to be efficient in our journeys of life and reach our destinations without wasting time and other resources. Before we start the journey, we make plans on how to do that journey well. We collect useful information and make sure that we have our GPS or maps to guide us. We just want to get there at best. Jesus tells us today, “
I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me
.” We want to get to the Father. We want to get to heaven after the end of our worldly life. Jesus offers himself to accompany us on the journey. He knows the destination and He knows how to get there. That is why he tells us: “
Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; Have faith also in me.
” As they were faced with challenges of distribution of food to widows in their faith community, the Twelve turned to God for solution by selecting seven reputable men, filled with the Spirit and wisdom. Today and always we honor our mothers who have carried us from that moment of conception and guided and accompanied us to journey in our earthly life. They have shared their life with us always. We have always turned to them, “mamaaaa!” for guidance. Happy Mother’s Day. Let’s remember that we are Easter people and our song is Alleluia!
Fr. Severine
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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Our Recognition Tree has begun to take shape! 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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Ways to 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.
1. 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!
2. 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.
3. Make an effort to pray the rosary daily.
4. Read the stories associated with miracles, apparitions, saints, and holy images. Will one of them touch you in a special way?
5. 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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Mass for the weekend of May 9/10 will be available for viewing beginning at 4PM on Saturday, May 9 through Sunday, May 10.
Click to view Mass for May 9/10:
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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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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
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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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Syracuse
Vocation Chats
(Interview with Father John Manno):
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Intentions
All Mass intentions will be offered by the priest privately and are not open to the public.
Saturday, May 9
John McNamara - Sister, Johanna McNamara
Sunday, May 10
People of the Parish
Patricia Lawson - Friends
Barbara Basile - Family
Monday, May 11
Ann Yanchuck - Ralph Dobson
Tuesday, May 12
Francesca Spuches - Salvatore and Francesca Spuches
Wednesday, May 13
John Vita - Betty and Joe Metallo
Thursday, May 14
Margarret (Peg) Leogue - Toni, Justin and Family
Friday, May 15
Florence, Nellie and Paul Metallo - Family
Saturday, May 16
Frances Cafferelli - Daughter Ann
Sunday, May 17
People of the Parish
Richard Stachelek - Barb and Family
Peg Weidman - Chris Weidman
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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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The Upper Room
is a daily encouragement that includes practical tips, success stories, and what's happening around the diocese. Sign up to receive this in your email inbox every day throughout the Easter season. Subscribe at
bit.ly/TheUpperRoomSyr
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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 - Susan Loos, req. by Diane Luber & St. Joe’s Exercise Class
Sunday -People of St. Vincent’s
Monday - Marie Snyder, req. by Kristan Wild
Tuesday - Susan Loos, req. by Tom & Roberta Hennessey
Wednesday - Nicholas Repasky, req. by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph E Doyle
Saturday - Beverly Giangiobbe, anniversary, req by her sister, Jane Caltabiano
Sunday - Rosalie Viola, req. by the Lasda family
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
ALMIGHY GOD, OUR HEALER, RESCUE US FROM CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC AND ALL PANDEMICS
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AMEN.
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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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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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For those whose mothers and grandmothers who are still alive - cherish, honor and thank them in some way during time at home. For those whose mothers have gone home to the Lord, remember them. Plan to honor the Mother of the Lord on Mother's Day. Her maternal care for Jesus still embraces all those who are joined to Him, as members of His Body, by that great new birth of Baptism. Let us us ask the Lord to open our eyes and our hearts to come to more fully understand the great mystery and gift of the Church as our Mother.
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Blessed Sacrament Church
3127 James Street
Syracuse, New York 13206
315.437.3394
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