Blessed Sacrament Parish- Tonawanda, New York

MASSES
Saturday Vigil:
4:00 p.m.
Sunday Morning:
9:00 a.m. • 11:00 a.m.
Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday-Saturday:
8:00 a.m.
Wednesday:
Eucharistic Adoration
8:00 a.m. morning prayers and Communion Service
7:00 p.m. Mass
and Divine Mercy Prayers

HEALING MASS
Every 1st Wednesday
7:00 p.m.

† ST. MONICA HOLY HOURWed. May 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Come and pray with us for the return of your family members, friends and neighbors to the practice of the faith.St. Monica prayed for 30 years for the return of her son – Saint Augustine.Miracles do happen!

† KATHY’S KORNER
Our Food Pantry has had a very busy month, and my volunteers and I are running more than a little short of food for our clients. We could use your help! We need to renew our supply of canned soups, canned fruit, spaghetti pasta and sauce, pancake mix and syrup. Our clients love dessert just as much as we do, so we could also use cake mixes, frosting, jello, and puddings. Condiments such as ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise are necessary for the upcoming summer months. DON’T FORGET OUR GARAGE SALE IN EARLY AUGUST! We will be collecting from now through to the time of the sale. God Bless You for your help!

† ORDINATION OF THREE NEW PRIESTS
On Saturday, May 17th, Bishop Edward U. Kmiec will ordain Rev. Mr. James L. Fugle, Rev. Mr. James W. Kirkpatrick, and Rev. Mr. Robert W. Zilliox, Jr. as priests of the Diocese of Buffalo at St. Joseph Cathedral. We congratulate and pray for each of these men as they begin their vocation in service to God’s people.

† CATHOLIC CHARITIES
As you know, Catholic Charities has not yet met the diocesan goal of $11.2 million. We are still about $857,000 short and want to do a Final Push for the success of Appeal 2008 on the weekend of May 17th & 18th. This important work brings hope in our Diocese for those who need it most. If you have not yet made your return, please consider being generous in helping us meet our goal by May 19th.

WEEK OF May 11th, 2008
Pentecost – Year A
Readings & Questions for Faith Sharing

Reading I: Acts 2:1-11
* Tongues of fire came to rest on each of the disciples, and they were filled with the Holy Spirit.
Reading II: 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13
* To each the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the benefit of all.
Gospel: John 20:19-23
* Jesus breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.”

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IMPORTANT DATES:
MAY 12TH AT 7PM IN THE CHURCH CONFIRMATION REHERSAL - CANDIDATES AND SPONSOR OR PARENT MUST ATTEND.
MAY 15TH - SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION AT 7PM IN THE CHURCH - STUDENTS AND SPONSORS SHOULD ARRIVE AT FR. COTTER HALL AT 6:30 PM FOR LINE UP.
MAY 25TH - BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST PARISH CELEBRATION AT 11AM MASS - FIRST COMMUNION CLASS WILL SIT TOGETHER AND ARRIVE AT 8:45AM FOR SEATING.

Congratulations to our First Communion students and thank you to all the First Communion students who participated in the First Communion Mass as readers and gift bearers and those who participated in our May Crowning Ceremony today. May God bless all of you and keep you close to His Heart. Registration for Fall 2008 classes is underway at this time. Please send in your forms as soon as possible. If you are in need of information about our Religious Education program or would like to register, please call 832-6161. We have classes from Pre-K to Confirmation available for the Fall of 2008.