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Parish of the Blessed Sacrament Third Sunday of Easter April 26, 2020

PASTOR: Father Jeffery Grant Parochial Vicar Father Ron Lorilla Deacon David Erdmann Deacon Tom Burns

PARISH OFFICE: Phone: (217) 528-7521 Fax: (217) 528-3137 Website: www.bsps.org

SCHOOL OFFICE: 748 West Laurel Phone: (217) 522-7534 Fax: (217) 522-7542 ww.bssbruins.org

Office Manager: Margaret Antenan

School Finance Manager: Laura Horton

Parish Finance Manager: Lisa Sarnowski

Principal: Dawn Klinner

School Administrative Asst: Nancy Evans

School Secretary: Michele Hinds-Greenwood

Music Director: Jane Hartman Irwin

Parish School of Religion: Call the Parish Office to register

Development Director: Kim Hoffmann

Maintenance Manager: Ed VonDeBur

Bulletin Submissions: Margaret Antenan Email: mantenan@bsps.org

Dear Parishioners:

Thi rd Sunday o f Easter

CELEBRATING THE DAYS

Monday, January 25 Confessions before Mass 8:00 AM Roberta & John Beall

Tuesday, January 26

Confessions before Mass

8:20 AM Poor Souls’ Shrine

Wednesday, January 27

Confessions before Mass

8:00 AM Intention of the Belz Family

5:30PM Prayer Service

Thursday, January 28

Confessions before Mass

8:00AM Patrick Elchleep

Friday, January 29

Confessions before Mass

8:20AM Marita Child

Saturday, January 30 8:00AM Michael & Nora Dovonan (Latin Mass) 3:00-4:00PM - Confessions 4:30 PM Jack & Kenneth Leahy

Sunday, January 31– Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:00 AM Arlene & Pat Stapleton

8:30 AM Intentions of our Parishioners

10:30 AM George & Marguarite Hughes

CELEBRATING THE DAYS

Our priests will use these Mass intentions in the Private Daily Mass that they are saying.

Monday, April 27

Anna “Gerri” Gasaway Marty Fahey

Tuesday, April 28

Kenneth Spenciley

Huck & Schofield Families

Wednesday, April 29

Midge Langfelder

Kenneth Spenceley

Thursday, April 30

Martha Laughlin

Elaine Russell

Friday, May 1

Fritzie Belz

Kay Wear

Saturday, May 2

Midge Ward

3:00-4:00PM Confession

vonBehren Family

Sunday, May 3-Fourth Sunday of Easter

David Martin

Joseph Link

Intentions of our Parishioners

Confessions will be heard Monday– Friday Noon-1pm & Saturday 3-4pm in the Adoration Chapel

Dear Parishioners,

So how has the covid-19 pandemic affected the financial picture at Blessed Sacrament? Like most organizations, it hasn’t been good. Blessed Sacrament depends largely on the charity and generosity of her parishioners in order to pay the bills and since we are unable to pass the basket at our Masses, the major source of revenue has been cut. Although many in the parish have been generous by mailing in their contribution (and in fact some have even given a little more), the weekly income is down about 50%. So what does that mean? Blessed Sacrament has 65 full-time and part-time employees that work for our parish and our school. Where we charge tuition for the school, the operating cost of the school is 2.9 million dollars. Tuition and fees account for 57% of the budget. Fund-raising, such as the auction and annual fund, accounts for 18%. The rest (25%) comes from the parish. On top of the operating expenses, there are also non-operating expenses such as repairs. Last year Blessed Sacrament Parish contributed $175,000 over the 25% for repairs. Most of that went to replace half of the roof on the school. The other half also needs to be done soon. However, the first concern is our employees. They have expenses to meet and families to care for. We applied for the Payroll Protection Plan (PPP), but since the money ran out, we have not been promised any funds or loans so far. We have some savings, but are not sure how long that will last. Some of our savings are earmarked for capital improvements. Blessed Sacrament’s Finance Council has met and is monitoring the situation. Since there has not been a crisis like this, there is no guideline telling us what is the best procedure to follow. I trust the wisdom of my council. They are men and women involved and experienced in finance. I am greatly appreciative of those who continue to give in these uncertain times. It shows one’s faith in God. At the same time, I am concerned for the parishioners who are in financial troubles because of layoffs, reduced hours, or emergencies that have put a strain on their resources. Our H.O.P.E. committee is set up to help parishioners who have such emergencies. If you are working, please remember to set aside something to help a neighbor or to help the parish provide the spiritual and physical resources needed. As we work together, we can accomplish much. My prayer is that this crisis will soon pass. Again, I say thank you to the many caring and generous parishioners who are doing their part to help others in these difficult times. May God bless you for the love you have shown. Fr. Jeff

SCHOOL NEWS! SCHOOL CLOSED Here is what Blessed Sacrament is doing to allow you to practice your faith as fully as possible during this crisis.

First of all, there will be no public masses until further notice. Everyone has a dispensation from the weekly obligation to attend Mass. There will be no daily Masses for the public. Mass at Blessed Sacrament can be viewed online - there will be a link on the website. We will tape the Saturday evening Mass "Sine Populo" (without people) and it will be available on Sunday morning. You can make a spiritual communion. You can also call the parish for all other spiritual and sacramental needs.

The parish is not closed - questions can be directed to the parish office at 217-528-7521. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM.

Adoration Chapel will remain open and you are encouraged to come and pray. The public hours will remain 5 AM to 10 PM. Please remember that the Chapel is for private prayer. We ask that you not pray out loud or in a way that distracts another person trying to pray privately.

Holy water is available in the dispenser in the chapel. Please bring your own container to take it home. If you are taking large amounts, please see one of the priests to have them bless your water. We will be offering confessions in the confessional off the chapel, every day, Monday through Friday, from noon to 1 PM and Saturday 3-4pm Confessionals are being sanitized daily.

Visit the parish website at www.bsps.org. This is the best way to know what is going on in the parish.

The parish depends on your stewardship and generosity in order to bring sacraments and spiritual services to you. With everything severely curtailed, our finances have suffered. Please remember to mail in your contribution or donate online through the secure link below. This will help us meet our obligations. Call the parish office to sign up for ACH (automatic contributions). Many parishioners are also suffering financially from this crisis.

A donation to H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People in Emergencies), formerly known as St. Vincent de Paul, will let our parish reach out to them.

Dear Blessed Sacrament Parishioners, With great joy, I am informing you that the Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois has appointed me to become PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR of Sacred Heart of Mary Parish, New Berlin, Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Alexander, Sacred Heart Parish, Franklin and CHAPLAIN at Jacksonville State Correctional Facility, Jacksonville. With this, I would like to take the opportunity to thank all of you here at Blessed Sacrament for the opportunity I had been given, serving and ministering you and your loved ones. My two years of pastoral ministry here in your parish was truly a joyful and fruitful experience. I will bring the good experiences I had with you as I move to my next pastoral assignment. I assure you of my continued prayers and ask you all to do the same for me. May God bless you, Fr. Ron Lorilla Blessed Sacrament School is looking for an early elementary teacher, middle grades teacher, and Spanish teacher for the 2020-2021 school year. Applicants should send a resume and completed certified school staff application to Dawn Klinner, Blessed Sacrament School, 748 W. Laurel, Springfield, IL 62704 or email klinner@bssbruins.org. More information can be found on our school website www.bssbruins.org

Keep in touch with Blessed Sacrament via email and text! During these days of "virtual" church, it's more important than ever to stay in the loop with our texts and e-newsletter. Sign up on our website www.bsps.org and scroll down to "Receive electronic messages" on the right side of the page or send an email to Lsarnowski@bsps.org with your cell number and email address and we'll sign you up.

All are welcome to participate in our virtual Mass Visit our website at www.bsps.org and click on "Watch Mass" to go directly to the Blessed Sacrament video link. Please join us...

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OUR PARISH

Please pray for our Recently Deparated: Phillip McFadden Henry Albert “Alby” Plain

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

APRIL 27-MAY 1

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY

8:00am-8:20am No Public Masses

THURSDAY-FRIDAY No Public Masses

Saturday, May 2, 4:30PM

NO PUBLIC MASS Lector: Servers: Eucharistic Ministers: Sunday, May 3, 7:00AM NO PUBLIC MASS Lector: Servers: Eucharistic Ministers: Sunday, May 3, 8:30 AM NO PUBLIC MASS Lector: Servers: Eucharistic Ministers: Sunday, May 3 , 10:30AM NO PUBLIC MASS Lector: Servers: Eucharistic Ministers:

ADORATION HOURS: “Nowhere on earth are you more welcomed, Nowhere on earth are you more loved, than by Jesus, living and truly present in the Most Blessed Sacrament. The time you spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the best time that you will spend on earth. Each moment that you spend with Jesus will deepen your union with Him and make your soul everlastingly more glorious and beautiful in heaven, and will bring about an everlasting peace on earth.” (St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta) For further information please email Karen Senger at senger@bssbruins.org.

Sunday 1am Tuesday 2am Friday 11am Sunday 2am Tuesday 3am Friday 10pm Sunday 3am Tuesday 6am Saturday 1am Sunday 1pm Wednesday 4pm Saturday 2am Monday 1am Friday 1am Saturday 10am Monday 2am Friday 2am Saturday 11am Monday 3am Friday 3am Tuesday 1am Friday 4am Friday 7am

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Blessed Sacrament Prayer Line

Call the Parish Office 528-7521 Please pray for the intention of :

Lucy Wallner, Jimmie Hill, Robert Farris, Amber, Vernon Spiedger, Terri Burwitz, Rita, Ron, Owen Doak, Kayte, Denise S, Christopher Morgan, Dave, Betty, Ed Pauley, Steve, Hannah Clark, Peter Schofield, Ginny Schofield, Amy Gatewood family, Monica Larch, Austin Fields, Larry Theise, Gwen Bramlet, Richard Judd, John M, Louie Rago, Gwinn, John, Claire, Mary, Ray Roland, Josette, Danielle Loftus, Kitty, Susan, Cindy, Barbara Schuh, Ruth Pohlman, Annie, Barb, Tony, Kurt C, Eric, Lois & Jim Burton, Tom VonBerg, Donna Fitts, Ellen White, Barbara, Rose, Archer Senft, Suzie Culters, Tom J., Judy, Doug, Beth, Camden Spinner, Cindi, Andy Kates, Dave, Sandy H, Jim C., Jason Baird, Jen, Family of Gretchen Hornickle Harrison, Joyln Jensen, Jack Rhinehart, Dorothy Willenborg, Tom, Barry McCollom Tyra Redpath, Steve Kinsella, Destiny Renfro James, Clarita DeLargy, Steve, Karen, Steve, Miles Fifer, Maureen, Charlie Adams, Julie, Bill, Mary Coffey, Craig DeLargy, Brian Meredith, Destiny Jane, Katie Bronken, Cheryl, Fonda, Kristen, Tia, Jeff K., Laura M, Sue, Dave, Leo, Betty, Elizabeth Handrich, Melissa, Mary Jane Harshbarger, Troy, Sharon S, Laura Black James G., Anna Chougry, March, Charlotte, Don Egan, Shandi Chrysler, Andy, Donald Cole, Dave, Leo, Emily Amy, Gloria, Susan McCain, Ray Shaw, Jeanette, Kevin Henry, Gary, Laurie, Gary Bartels, Don John, Dale, Peggy Cadigan, Sarah & Everett O’Connor, Mary, Rocky Tom Acker, Caleb Cross, Callie, Marlene Keldermans, Jeannie Marie Gorman, Dcn. Ben Hoefler, Colleen, Edna Kienzler, Denny McDaniels, Terry Jordan, Janet Ketchum, Michael Mauch, Steve Bartels, Bette Atteberry, William Burkey, Barb Hansen, Helen Rhinehart, Edward, Diana Schumacher, Melissa Brown, Mary, Beverly Rago, Sharon O’Brien. Jim & Cynthia Novello, Becky Wood, Denise Cindy Ramirez, Tod Pierce, Bertha S, Daniel, Janet Nelch, Kim, Bobby, Kathy, Jim Moore and his fellow soldiers, Janet Keating, Nicky, Nick, Ben & Monique Gaston, M. Blazis, John P. Steil. Sarah Bice

ACSA (Annual Catholic Services Appeal) Our Parish Assessment $99,544.00 Pledged to the Diocese $53,920.30 Amount Remaining $45,623.70 14% of our parishioners (175 families) have contributed to date ————————————————————————- Project Rachel can help women and men heal from the pain of abortion. For assistance call 698-4456 Diocesan Child Abuse Reporting & Investigation 321-1155

Parish Collection Target Amount $23,500.00 Sunday, April 12 $19,247.38

STEWARDSHIP (Time / Talent /Treasure)

In the Spirit of Giving

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