Eucharist icon Welcome to Blessed Sacrament!
ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
June 16, 2013 - June 22, 2013

We invite you to explore opportunities to know Jesus Christ and grow deeper in your
Catholic Christian faith.

As a reminder, don’t forget to turn off your cell phone in Church.
Thank you and have a good week!



Happy Fathers Day!

Fathers Day
God Made Dads


God took the strength of a mountain   The joy of a morning in spring
The majesty of a tree   The faith of a mustard seed
The warmth of a summer sun   The patience of eternity
The calm of a quiet sea   The depths of a family need
The generous soul of nature   Then God combined these qualities
The comforting arm of night   When there was nothing more to add
The wisdom of the ages   He knew His masterpiece was complete
The power of the eagle's flight   And so He called it …. Dad



MASSES FOR THE WEEK

Saturday
June 15		 4:30 p.m. Faith Community of Blessed Sacrament
Sunday
June 16		 8:00 a.m. Msgr. Edward S. Wright, req by Charlie and Lee Brown
Sunday
June 16		 10:30 a.m. For the living and deceased fathers of our parish community
Monday
June 17		 8:30 a.m. Liturgy of the Word with Communion
Tuesday
June 18		 8:30 a.m. Florence Weis, req. by Rosemary Abel
Wednesday
June 19		 8:30 a.m. Terry Byrne, req. by Jerry and Dorothy Wood
Thursday
June 20		 8:30 a.m. Paul Boecker, req. by Jerry and Sue Theisen
Friday
June 21		 8:30 a.m. Quy Thi Nguyen, req. by the Huynh family
Saturday
June 22		 4:30 p.m. Gordon Volkman, req. by his family
Sunday
June 23		 8:00 a.m. Albert Medernach, req. by Janet Medernach
Sunday
June 23		 10:30 a.m. Faith Community of Blessed Sacrament


SACRAMENT OF PENANCE

Saturday, June 15th 3:15 - 4:00 p.m. 
Saturday, June 22st 3:15 - 4:00 p.m. 



Remember In Your Prayers

Praying Hands Our homebound, nursing home parishioners, the unemployed and those in the military. May the healing hand of God rest on these people and guide them in their time of need.

Pray for our deceased priests of the Diocese who celebrate their anniversary of death this week:
  • Rev. John A. Hanrahan
  • Rev. Thomas F. Leydon
  • Msgr. Francis J. Conron
  • Msgr. Burwell E. Beddoes
  • Rev. Myles F. Callahan
  • Rev. William M. McGuire
  • Rev. W. N. Deutsch
  • Rev. Ambrose M. Weitekamp
  • Rev. Charles A. Henkel
  • Deacon Claude Goetz
  • Deacon Robert E. Nebel


Stewardship 2013

Stewardship "God Opens the Door of Faith: Stewards Respond"

A sincere “thank you” to all who have responded to Diocese Stewardship 2013. We truly appreciate your gift. We have 504 envelope holders in the parish and have heard from 221. We need to hear from the remaining 273 parishioners who have not yet responded before we can bring closure to Stewardship/2013.

You can take care of this responsibility by returning the card that was mailed out to you this week or stop in the Narthex and fill out a new one. Payments can be made monthly or quarterly and can be done through an electronic transfer, just attach a void check to your pledge card, or one may charge it to your credit card. Another option would be to make a pledge/gift on line at
Make a Stewardship Pledge.

If you are unable to contribute this year due to unemployment or other difficulties, please just sign and return your card that we may forward that information to Rockford. A final listing of financial donors will be in the bulletin once we have completed the drive. If everyone helps, we can make our parish goal.

Who flew the kites Who Flew the Kite? - "I did" said the wind. "I did," said the string, "I did," said the paper, "I did," said the boy. In reality, all flew the kite. Each had its own part to play. Whether you are on the front lines of ministry, in the main office, or providing financial support and prayer, together ALL are winning people to Christ. Just like the kite, if one part fails, all fail.

No gift is too small when given from the heart. Thank you for your support!



Reverse Collection

Reverse Collection You are asked to return your food/donations next weekend so that it can be picked up on Monday.

Again we are asking you not to bring any donations after Sunday, as the food will be taken to the Food Pantry on Monday and your donation will sit in the corridor for a month and we need that space during the week or when we have other scheduled activities in Holy Family Hall.



Registration - Teachers Needed

Religious Education Registration for the 2013 – 2014 school year will begin July 1st.

Our schedule will remain the same as this past year, Sunday 9:00 - 10:15 am; Sunday evening 5:00 - 7:00 pm (twice a month for 6th – 9th); Weds. 6:30 – 7:45 pm.

We are in need of teachers for kindergarten through eighth grade. We would like to offer classes for four year olds and kindergarten, however we do need at least eight students per class.

Anyone wishing to volunteer there services please contact Sr. Rose Marie at (630) 897-1029 or send email to: srm@blessedsacrament-na.org.

The Religious Education program will begin in September with the Parent meeting on Sunday, September 8th.

Please mark your calendar, as this is a required meeting for all parents with children in the program. Classes will begin on Wednesday, September 11th and on
Sunday, September 15th.



Baby Bottle Campaign

Pro Life Baby Bottles The Knights of Columbus and the Women’s Group of Blessed Sacrament Church extend our heartfelt appreciation for your generous support for the Fr. McGivney Center for Hope and Healing.

To date, your contributions have exceeded $ 3,100.00 We hope to conclude this first campaign by Sunday June 23rd to provide for the immediate needs of the mothers who “chose their children”. Thank you!

If you have a bottle at home, we ask that you return your bottle. If you would like to make a donation, make your check payable to the Fr. McGivney Center for Hope and Healing.



Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

Annointing of the Sick A Special Mass for the Sick with the Sacrament of the Anointing, will take place on Saturday, June 29th at 9:30 am at St. Joseph Church in Aurora.

If you or someone you know would like to receive this sacrament, mark your calendar and plan to attend. The Anointing will take place after the homily. There will be a Reception in the Narthex of Church following Mass. Come and experience the healing of the Lord through this wonderful Sacrament.



Ever thought about the priesthood?

Annointing of the Sick Come pray, eat, and hear Bishop Malloy! Men ages 16-35 are invited to join Bishop Malloy for a Vianney Vocations Dinner at Holy Cross Parish in Batavia on July 1st.

This evening of prayer and discussion will begin with Eucharistic Adoration at 5:00 pm, followed by dinner, a talk by Bishop Malloy, and an opportunity to speak with Fr. Keith Romke, the Diocesan Director of Vocations, as well as several seminarians about the process of joining the seminary and becoming a priest.

If interested please call the Vocations Office at (815) 399-4300 x375.



Determine the Direction of Your Life

Light of Christ Where am I going? How will I get there? To which state in life is the Lord calling Me?

Religious Orders from across the country will be available to help answer your questions. The Vocation Office of the Diocese of Rockford invites you,
June 25th from 2:00 - 6:00 pm at the Bishop Lane Retreat Center in Rockford, to meet these faith-filled Sisters. There will be a presentation, question an answer times, and you can sign up for a Walk and Talk with one of the Sisters. There is no cost to you, just your openness to God's call.

For more information, you can call (815) 399-4300 x-375 or visit the Rockford Vocations Website to see some of the communities that will be available to you.



Blessed Sacrament’s Women’s Group

Women's Group The Prayer Shawl Ministry has been providing prayer shawls since the fall of 2012. Approximately twenty Parishioners and/ or loved ones, have received the shawls, which represent our prayer support for them in times of need..

Our inventory needs to be replenished and we are looking for anyone who can crochet, knit or tie fabric pieces to craft shawls that can be blessed and distributed. Donated Yarn and patterns are available. Please contact
Elaine Leist (630) 800-1918 if you are interested in being a part of this ministry.



Calling all Vendors!

Vendors Wanted The Women's Group will be holding their 2nd Annual Holiday Vendor Fair on Tuesday, October 8, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.

If you would like to participate please call Betty Knenlein at (630) 844-9322 as soon as possible. There was a waiting list last year and applications will be sent to previous participants in two weeks.



Novena For Cancer Patients
and those Suffering from Serious Illness

St. Peregrine St. Joseph Church in Aurora is happy to sponsor the Novena to St. pergrine. If you are suffering from cancer or any serious illness or know someone who is and you would like to pray for God's healing, join us for nine evening prayer services from May 22nd to July 17th Each prayer will be a little different. They will begin at 7:00 pm and will last about 30 - 45 minutes. Come and pray for God's healing.



Year of Faith Lecture Series

Year of Faith All evenings begin at 6:30 pm with prayer. Topic to be announced. Each talk begins at 7:00 pm followed by questions and answers. The evening concludes at 8:00 pm with dessert, coffee and social time.

Admission is free but donations are suggested to benefit Catholic Charities in the Rockford Diocese.

Upcoming Series Include:
  • Thursday, October 10th at St. Mary New Parish Hall, Huntley.
    Speaker: Msgr James Moroney. Topic: Sacrosanctum Concilium:
    Collection items are baby food in plastic jars, formula, diapers and wet wipes.

All are invited to attend. Check for updates.



Marriage Encounter

We are called to be a resurrection people and reflect God’s love and mercy in our own lives and relationships with others.

Let your marriage sacrament truly reflect God’s love and mercy; sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends listed below:

June 21-23
Apply Online		 Burr Ridge, IL Tim & Pat Doyle
(630) 577-0778
July 12-14
Apply Online		 Madison, WI Bill & Noreen Klopp
(888) 574-5653
August 09-11
Apply Online		 Burr Ridge, IL Tim & Pat Doyle
(630) 577-0778
September 13-15
Apply Online		 Crystal Lake, IL  


For additional weekends, visit http://www.wwme.org/find-a-weekend.html

Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: http://www.alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653.

For a fin de semana en Espanol in Rockford, contact: Hugo & Gaby at (630) 690-2094.



Are you Traveling?

Mass Times is a free nationwide ministry to traveling Catholics.

Travelers can call: (410) 676-6000 or access the web site at www.masstimes.org for free information on the location of the nearest Church and times of Masses on weekends and Holy Days.   


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Our advertisers are listed in our Sunday Bulletins (see side link). You can also view a PDF document of our current advertisers by CLICKING HERE.


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