Eucharist icon Welcome to Blessed Sacrament!
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
May 13, 2012 - May 19, 2012

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




Happy Mother's Day

A Mother’s Prayer

Make me a wise mother O Lord:
Let me not be too ready to guide my
children’s stumbling feet but allow me to
be ever near to bind up their bruises.
Give me a sense of humor that I may laugh
with them but never at them.

Help me to teach them that life should be
filled with victories, not compromise.
Keep my children close to me and even
closer to You.

HAPPY MOTHERS’ DAY TO ALL MOTHERS!



You anoint my head with oil, My Cup overflows

A sincere “thank you” to all who have returned their pledge card. We truly appreciate your gift. If you did not receive your pre-printed card from the Diocese or if you are a newly registered member in our parish community, there are extra envelopes on the tables in the back of Church. Please take one of these envelopes to make your gift and/or pledge.

One of the many ministries that benefits through your generous response to this Appeal, is Catholic Charities. There is an office of Catholic Charities in every part of the Diocese. For the past few years,

Blessed Sacrament has been in contact with Catholic Charities in Aurora to help reach out to the many foster/needy children in the Aurora area through the Back to School Supply Appeal and the Agency's Angel’s Program at Christmas time.

The Diocese is part of parish life in so many ways that we take for granted. Please reach out and lend your support! Many challenges are definitely present and must be faced honestly and humbly. It is never easy to ask for money and we realize that these are hard financial times for many people. However, we must be honest with ourselves when evaluating our choices when budgeting our income (church support, sports, professional sports, cell phones, cars, health club memberships, entertainment, beverages, vacations and other luxuries).

We are asking that if possible to give 1% of your income, if not consider a gift of $ 300.00 or a monthly payment of $ 30.00 beginning this month until April 2013 to reach our parish goal of $ 55,093.00. Your payment can be made monthly or quarterly or can be done through an electronic transfer, just attach a void check to your pledge card, or charge it to your credit card. Let us trust in the Spirit to guide our decision. Thank you for your support.



Understanding the Impact of the HHS Regulatory Mandates


Everyone is invited to listen to guest Speaker Patrick J. Winn, Diocesan Director of Catholic Charities and Catholic Social Services, who will address the following questions regarding the Obama Administration HHS mandate:

  • What is the impact on Catholic Charities programs?
  • What does this mean for the Church?
  • What is the impact on Catholic Charities employees?
  • What we can do?
The talk will be held:
When: May 21st
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Where: St. Rita’s Parish Center
750 W. Old Indian Trail
Aurora, IL
For information and registration send email to the Aurora Deanery Center or call Aurora center at: (630) 859-3922, or contact the St. Rita Evangelization Office at: (630) 892-6090.



Memorial Day Masses

There will be Mass at Resurrection, Mount Olivet and St Joseph Cemetery on Memorial Day, Monday, the 28th. The Mass at Resurrection in Geneva will be at 8:00 am. Mass at Mount Olivet in Aurora will be 10:00 am Weather permitting, we hope to have Mass at both cemeteries outdoors.

Bring lawn chairs. Mass at St. Joseph Cemetery will be at 9:00 am, in case of rain, Mass will be at Church.



Planning Ahead


Some teachers will not be returning next year due to job transfers, or change in s chedules. If you would like to volunteer your time and gifts, please complete the following information and place it in the collection basket:
(Place in collection basket)

Name _______________________ Phone ______________ Email____________________


Would like to be a teacher/aide/other _____________________ Grade_________________




St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shops

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shops are providing help for the needy. Urgent need for men who can volunteer 4-5 hours on Saturdays, once a month, Furniture Warehouse. Must be able to lift furniture.

Déjà vu Thrift Shop located at 427 South 4th Street, Geneva. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Furniture Showroom located at 9ll Sulllivan Rd, Aurora (in Belmont Machinery Building). Hours : Friday and Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. To volunteer, call the shop at (630) 232-6621 or drop by Furniture Showrooms in Aurora during business hours.



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 who celebrate their anniversary of death this week:
  • Rev. Raymond P. Gordon
  • Rev. Anton Baumgarten
  • Rev. Joseph J. Weitekamp


Our Advertisers

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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.

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.


THANK YOU
ADVERTISERS FOR SPONSORING OUR WEEKLY BULLETIN!


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.