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www.CatholicsComeHome.org Congratulations Sir Knight Rev. John Slampak
Please extend a hearty congratulations to Sir Knight Rev. John Sampak.
40th Anniversary
Pictorial Directory
Cookbook Committee
International Appeal
The Young at Hearts
Pathway to the Sacraments
Paper Recycle Bins
Lenten Regulations
Lenten Devotions
Whatever one may choose to do - let it be a simple, prayerful Lent! Mass of Chrism
Vacation Bible School
Nun Run
Remember In Your Prayers
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Welcome to Blessed Sacrament!
Father Slampak became a member of the fourth degree on Saturday February 20th.
The fourth degree exemplification was held in Lisle at the Wyndham Hotel.
Following the exemplification, Father Slampak con-celebrated Mass held at the
hotel. An honor guard consisting of sixty Knights led the procession of the Mass
with Bishop Peter Sartain of Diocese of Joliet.
The planning stage has begun. Four committees have been formed: pictorial
directory, anniversary cookbook, parish picnic and a parish dinner. If you
would like to volunteer for any of these committees, there is a sign up
sheet on the tables in the Narthex.
This committee has had their first meeting and are now looking to you for
help. They would like each parishioner to submit their favorite recipes
for this special cookbook. There is a special form for you to copy your
recipe on. Recipes must be in by the
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Next weekend, at all the Masses, there will be a second collection for the
International Appeal. This Appeal supports the annual appeal for the works
of the Holy Father; the American Bishops Overseas appeal; the Church in
Central and Eastern Europe, and the worldwide and U.S. Disaster Relief Fund.
You will receive your envelope in the mail this week. Please be generous
as these monies touch the hearts and lives of many people in need.
The Young at hearts will celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Tuesday, March 9th,
at Patrick's Fine Food on Galena Blvd in Aurora. We will meet for lunch at
11:30 am. We will carpool from the church parking lot at 11:15 am. A
sign-up sheet is in the Narthex.
There are many people attending Catholic parishes or in Catholic families
whose marriage is for some reason not fully recognized by the Church.
Pathway to the Sacraments is an invitation to discover the "pathway" for
these unions to be officially recognized by the Church as a Sacrament!
Join us
Saturday, March 13th at 9:00 am
here at Blessed Sacrament. Listen as others share what led them to seek
Marriage Convalidation and how their "Pathway" renewed their life and their
Marriage. Experience the care and support available as you take the first
steps along your Pathway to full communion with the Church!
If you have questions, or would like to register, please call the
Rockford Diocese of Family Life Office at 
Thank you to all who are using our bins for recycling your paper, please
no cardboard. The money received from this project is given to the
Interfaith Food Pantry. However, some people are using our refuge bins for
their personal use. We asked that you discontinue this practice as we pay
for this service and it's for parish use only.
Fasting
is to be observed by all, 18 years and older, who have not yet celebrated their
59th birthday. On a fast day, one full meal is allowed. Two other meals,
sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one’s needs,
but together should not equal another full meal.
Abstinence,
is observed by all 14 years of age and older. On days of abstinence no
meat is allowed. Note that when health or ability to work would be seriously
affected, the law does not oblige. When in doubt concerning fast and abstinence,
the parish priest should be consulted.
We have received four tickets for the Mass of Chrism on Holy Thursday. The
Mass is at 11:00 am in Rockford followed by a luncheon. We invite anyone
who wishes to attend this special Mass to call the parish
office at (630) 897-1029. You may have the four tickets for your family
or invite some of your friends to go with you.
We are looking ahead to summer and our vacation bible school. Mrs. Anita Gilliam
will again co-ordinate the summer program, but is looking for someone to work
with her. There is a good amount of prep time, lots of fun working with the
adults and children, but most important building new relationships with other
parishioners.
If you would like to volunteer your help or would like more information,
please contact Anita at (630) 365-0676.
The Vocation Office of the Diocese of Rockford is having their annual “Nun Run”.
This is for young ladies who are 18 thru 35 years of age that are interested
in a religious vocation. We will be visiting Sisters of different orders with
different apostolate.
This trip will include visits to various religious
communities in Indiana and Michigan.
Cost is only $75.00. Date of the trip
will be April 5th thru April 9th. Deadline for registration is March 29th,
space is limited. You can contact the Vocation Office at (815) 399-4300 X387
or visit the Rockford Vocational Website at
Don Miller, Paul Boecker, Dorinda Novack, Rose Comer, the unemployed, our
homebound and nursing home parishioners. May the healing hand of God
rest on these people and comfort them in their time of need.
During this year, please patronize these businesses. These are tough
economic times, it is important that we recognize and tell our sponsors that we
appreciate their support. The income from these Ads not only pays for the printing
of our weekly bulletin but helps to maintain our parish buildings and grounds.