Blessed Sacrament

Catholic Church

La Iglesia Católica

del Santísimo

Sacramento

January 6 / 6 de enero

PARISH STAFF

Fr. Alphonse Gollapalli, Pastor fralphonse@catholicjonesboro.com

Fr. Francis Madanu, Associate Pastor frfrancis@catholicjonesboro.com

Dc. Ramon Ramirez, Pastoral Associate of Hispanic Ministry ramirezramon92@yahoo.com

Mary Kay Jones, School Principal principal@catholicjonesboroschool.com

Children’s & Youth Ministries: Cindy Cole, Director Ann Vazquez, Associate Director cym@catholicjonesboro.com

Jim McDonald, R.C.I.A. jamesmcdonald1692@gmail.com

Carol Windle, Music Director cwindle1109@yahoo.com

Molli Beaverstock, Bookkeeper bookkeeper@catholicjonesboro.com

Nancy M. DePriest, Administrative Assistant office@catholicjonesboro.com

Pastoral Council President Scott Roberson robersv@suddenlink.net

Finance Council Chair Mary Merrill Tucker merrill_m@sbcglobal.net

Wedding Coordinator Joanie Kremers edandjoanie@gmail.com

FOR SACRAMENTAL EMERGENCIES

Please call: 501-772-2272 or 870-826-2582.

PARISH INFORMATION

Parish Offices address: Mailing address: 1107 East Highland Dr. P. O. Box 1735 Jonesboro, AR 72401 Jonesboro, AR 72403

Website address: www.catholicjonesboro.com Email address: office@catholicjonesboro.com Tel: 870-932-2529 Fax: 870-935-4444

Office hours: Monday—Friday 8:15 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

Blessed Sacrament Children & Youth Ministries Pre-K — 12th Grades Tel: 870-932-2529 CYM website: www.catholicjonesborocym.com

Blessed Sacrament School Pre-K — 6th Grades 1105 East Highland Tel: 870-932-3684 Fax: 870-932-3613 Website: www.catholicjonesboroschool.com

St. Vincent de Paul Ministries 324 Huntington Ave. Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Tel: 870-316-0229

Motherhood Ministry 324 Huntington Wednesday 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Council 1702 1103 East Highland Jeremy Waymon, Grand Knight 870-565-2670

Next weekend, Masses will be at: Blessed John Newman Center

2800 East Johnson & Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

1101 East Highland

Please see page 2 for the locations and times for the weekend and weekday Masses.

Parish Activities for the Week Actividades de la Parroquia para la Semana

Janiuary 6, 2019

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Newman Center 2800 East Johnson Avenue

Monday—Friday, 7:30 a.m.—5:30 p.m.

MASS TIMES & MASS INTENTIONS

Monday January 7

7:00 a.m.* Lee Harlan

by Janice & Dean Massey

Tuesday January 8

5:30 p.m. Teresa Schneider

by DePriest Family

Wednesday January 9

12:10 p.m.* Peggy Mallen

5:30 p.m.* Brian Allen

by Fred & Gail Flemon

Thursday January 10 7:00 a.m. * Charles Zipfel

by Mickey Bridger

9:00 a.m.*** Joey Taylor

Friday January 11

7:00 a.m.* Yola Bell

by Mickey Bridger

Saturday January 12

5:30 p.m.* George Dillin

by Tamara Jansen

Sunday January 13

8:00 a.m.* Intentions of Jameson Winslow & Family

by Christie & Mark Black

11:00 a.m.**** Mass for Parishioners

5:30 p.m.**** Marsha Uhlenhop

by Bob Uhlenhop

Confessions this Saturday, 4:00 p.m.,

2800 East Johnson or by appointment at the

Parish Office, 1107 East Highland

*Catholic Newman Center, 2800 East Johnson Ave.

***Blessed Sacrament School, 1105 East Highland ****Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1101 East Highland

READINGS FOR THE WEEK January 6—13, 2018

Sunday: Is 60:1-6 Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13 Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 Mt 2:1-12

Monday: 1 Jn 3:22—4:6 Mk4:12-17, 23-35

Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10 Mk 6:34-44

Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18 Mk 6:45-52

Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19—5:4 Lk 4:14-22a

Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13 Lk 5:12-16

Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21 Jn 3:22-30

Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11 Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7 Lk 3:15-16, 21-22

Do This in Remembrance of Me Hagan esto en conmemoración de mía

Monday January 7 St. Raymond of Peñafort 5 p.m. Rosary, CNC* 5:30 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Prison Ministry, Grimes Unit, Newport

Tuesday January 8 9 a.m. St. Vincent de Paul Ministry, 324 W. Huntington 12 p.m. Mary’s Heart, The Mass, KC Hall, 1103 East Highland 6:30 p.m. K C Council #1702 Mtg., 1103 East Highland

Wednesday January 9 9:30 a.m. Motherhood Ministry 324 W. Huntington 6 p.m. Sr. CYM, 1105 East Highland 6:30 p.m. R.C.I.A., CNC* 7 p.m. Men’s Bible Study, KC Hall, 1103 E. Highland

Friday January 11 3 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet, CNC* 6 p.m. RICA, 1107 E. Highland

Saturday January 12 5:30 p.m. Mass*

Sunday January 13 8:00 a.m. Mass*

11:00 A.M. CHURCH

DEDICATION MASS

1101 EAST HIGHLAND

5:30 p.m. Mass, 1101 East Highland

*Blessed John Newman University Parish, 2800 East Johnson Avenue

Le ofrecieron regalos

Tú eres mi HIJO, el predilecto; en ti Me complazco

TREASURED PAST

BLESSED FUTURE

We have been blessed abundantly! Building on our treasured past, we will be entering our blessed future Sunday, January 13, 2019 with the Dedication Mass at 11:00 a.m. Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will be the celebrant for this historic celebration! Everyone is invited to the reception in the Parish Hall afterward.

We celebrate, too, the many who have been involved in the planning, preparation and construction of our new church. We thank all who contributed their prayers, time, talent and treasure.

POSITION OPENING

Mount St. Mary Academy, Arkansas’ oldest educational institution in continuous operation, is seeking applications for a vibrant, business-minded and faith-filled practicing Catholic to serve as President beginning July 2019. Interested candidates may find a detailed position description and application instructions online at mtstmary.edu/presidentsearch.

The application deadline is Friday, Feb. 1st.

DONORS OF MEMORIAL / HONORARIUM

THANK YOU FOR THE GENEROUS GIFTS. WE REGRET THAT THE PLAQUES WITH THE NAMES OF THOSE BEING MEMORALIZED OR HONORED WILL NOT BE INSTALLED BEFORE THE DEDICATION MASS JANUARY 13TH.

MINISTERS & ALTAR SERVERS TRAINING SESSION

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16TH

To familiarize yourselves with the new procedures/positions for Mass in our new church, ALL Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, Lectors, Ushers and Altar Servers are asked to attend a session.

MINISTERS will meet from 6:15-7:00 p.m.

ALTAR SERVERS will meet at 7:00 p.m

SACRED RELICS OF THE SAINTS: TREASURES OF THE CHURCH

Blessed Sacrament Parish presents a teaching and exposition of Sacred Relics on Wednesday, January 23 at 7:00 pm. Father Carlos Martins of the Companions of the Cross will be here with a very special Vatican collection of over 150 relics, some as old as 2000 years. Among the treasures will be relics of St. Maria Goretti, St. Therese of Lisieux (the “Little Flower"), St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Thomas Aquinas, and St. Faustina Kowalska. In addition, there will a portion of the veil of Our Lady, as well as one of the largest remaining pieces of the True Cross in the world. Those in attendance will be able to examine and venerate each relic. In the Church’s history many miracles and healings have been worked in the presence of relics, and many have been healed through this ministry. Please do not miss this opportunity. You are encouraged to bring your articles of devotion (such as rosaries, holy cards, etc.) and pictures of ill friends/family members which you will be able to touch to the reliquaries as a means of intercession. The exposition of the sacred relics will be preceded by Mass at 5:30 p.m.

May God bless this house.

Peggy Mallen

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Facilities Manager Position Open Blessed Sacrament Church

Blessed Sacrament Church has an opening for a Facilities Manager. The position is scheduled for 20 hours per week with benefits and supports the parish and school in areas that include liability and property insurance management, facilities/grounds maintenance and equipment purchases. Position requires Catholic involved in parish with knowledge of liability and property insurance requirements, excellent Communication skills, computer and interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple projects. Occasional travel and weekend and evening work required. To apply send cover letter and resume to: Father Alphonse Gollapalli, Blessed Sacrament Church, P. O. Box 1735, Jonesboro, AR 72403-1735 or email: fralphonse@catholicjonesboro.com

A Women’s Religious Vocation Discernment Retreat January 25-26, 2019

will be held at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 2500 N. Tyler Street in Little Rock. Come see that Sisters are Real People! The retreat is for young women 16-35 years of age who want to learn and discern about Religious Life. Sponsored by the Diocesan Offices of Vocations, Youth & Campus Ministry, & Minister for Religious, the retreat will include talks on Religious Life by Sisters from congregations serving in Arkansas; time for prayer & reflection; and opportunity to speak with the Sisters. The Retreat is free. Registration deadline is January 15th. For the Registration Form and more information click on dolr.org/events/2019-w... or contact Sr. Mary Clare, Minister for Religious smcbezner@dolr.org , 501-664-0340, ext. 309. Registration forms are available in the parish office, 1107 East Highland.

Mary’s Heart Women’s Group Will resume the study of The Mass this Tuesday, January 8th, 12 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1103 East Highland. All women of the parish are invited to join us!

“Good friends find pleasure in one another’s company. Let us know pleasure in the company of our best Friend, a Friend who can do everything for us, a friend who loves us beyond measure. Here in the Blessed Sacrament we can talk to him straight from the heart.” - St Alphonsus de Liguori

Come, be with JESUS

The Adoration Chapel is located at the Blessed John Newman University Parish, 2800 E. Johnson. Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.—5:30 p.m. For information, contact: Inez Ray, 870-273-6535.

Have you prayed the

Rosary today?

“Never tire of firmly speaking out in defense of life from its conception and do not be deterred from the commitment to defend the dignity of every human person with courageous determination. Christ is with you: be not afraid!”

Address of St. John Paul II, February 3, 2001

PLEASE PRAY FOR:* The special intentions of all parishioners, especially those who are homebound / hospitalized, Mickey Bridger, Michael Bridger, Hettye Sue Bridger, Marge Rothgery, Agnes Tipton, Michelle Veteto, Shelby Ward, Lloyd McCuiston, Tim Veteto, Koen Smith, Lawrence Schneider, Yelba & Raymond Stevenson, June & Phil Bridger, Marian Muir, Maurice Traylor, Anna Potter, Jo-Ann Carmack, Pat Foster, Tommy Craft, Kathy & Donald Plessinger, Pamela Ward, Melanie Sheehan, James Carr, Paulette Horman, Kim Stallings, Violet Whitehead, Gerrit and Henry Loveless, Sequoia Feeherty, Mike Eaton, Terry Seiter, Jody Amick, Lisa Whitehead, Doris Fitzgerald, Millie & Bill Kueter, R.C. Vanhooser, Mollie Tyler, Rose O’Neill, Nikki Amick, Vincent & Peggy Ruane, Beau Rogers, Tony Ungerank, Mary Ann Eaton, Doug Stapleton, Mary Ned Foster, Mark Rose, Joe Niemeyer, Vicki Elder, Michelle Arnold, Marilyn Blackburn, Rita Vaught, Diane Ellis, Freda Cole, Gunner Brodell, Matt Bornhoft, Larry McKinney, Abel Torres, Frances Byrd, Alberta Barrios, Irma Davila, Glenna Throesch, Jennifer Martin, Agnes Pierceall, Kent McMasters, Jill Phillips, Ed Harrison, Jr., Gloria Hecht, Steve Brooks, Marcia Patton, Les Bradford, Aiden Miller, Beau Rodgers, June Gahr, Metta Nesmith, June McKinney, Lorene George, Sabrina Coleman, Karen Crawford, Odette Dawood, Peter Shepherd, Maureen Dolan, Mary Beth Williams, Nelly Gomez, Nancy McFarland, Carolyn Boling, Hallene Dillier, Jameson Winslow, Marcia Lane, Ann Stapleton, Mary Beth Williams, Kristy Stokes, Anastasia Mercado, Serge Lefebvre, Sr. Mary Christopher Flowers

SAGRADAS RELIQUIAS DE LOS SANTOS: TESOROS DE LA IGLESIA

El miércoles 23 de enero a las 7:00 pm la Iglesia Santísimo Sacramento presentará una exposición y enseñanza de lo que son las Sagradas Reliquias. El padre Carlos Martins de los Compañeros de la Cruz estará en nuestra parroquia con una colección muy especial del Vaticano que contiene más de 150 reliquias, algunas de ellas tienen 2000 años de antigüedad. Entre los Tesoros estarán las reliquias de S. María Goretti, S. Teresa de Lisieux, (la pequeña flor) San Francisco de Asís, San Antonio de Padua, Santo Tomas de Aquino, y Santa Faustina Kowalska. La exposición incluso conserva una de las piezas más grandes que quedan en el mundo de la Verdadera Cruz de Jesucristo, y una pieza de un velo que, de acuerdo a la tradición, se considera haber pertenecido a la Santísima Virgen María. Después de esta enseñanza, aquellos que asistan tendrán la oportunidad de venerar las reliquias de algunos de sus Santos favoritos. En la historia de la Iglesia, muchos milagros y sanaciones se han presentado en presencia de las reliquias, y muchos han sido sanados a través de este ministerio. Por favor no te pierdas esta gran oportunidad. Le recomendamos que traiga sus artículos de devoción (como rosarios, tarjetas sagradas, etc.) y fotos de Amigos / familiares enfermos, para que toque los relicarios como medio de intercesión. La exposición será precedida por una Misa a las 5:30 p.m.

Ha rezado usted el Rosarío hoy?

El Retiro de Discernimiento Vocacional Religioso para Mujeres se llevará a cabo el 25-26 de enero, del 2019 en el Centro Diocesano Pastoral, 2500 N. Tyler St. Little Rock. ¡Vengan a ver que las Hermanas son personas reales! Este retiro es para mujeres jóvenes entre 16-35 años de edad que desean aprender y discernir sobre la Vida Religiosa. Patrocinado por las Oficinas Diocesanas de Vocaciones, el Ministerio de Jóvenes y Ministerio Universitario, y la Oficina de la Hermana Encargada de la Vida Consagrada. El retiro incluirá: Charlas sobre la Vida Religiosa impartidas por las Hermanas de congregaciones que sirven en Arkansas; momentos de oración y reflexión; y la oportunidad de hablar con las Hermanas. El retiro es gratuito y la fecha límite de inscripción es el 15 de enero. Para obtener el formulario de inscripción y tener más información, vaya a: dolr.org/events/2019-w... o comuníquese con la Hna. María Clara, encargada de la Vida Consagrada: smcbezner@dolr.org o 501-664-0340, ext. 309.

EL PASADO

ATESORANDO

EL FUTURO BENDITO

¡Hemos sido bendecidos abundantemente! Construimos sobre nuestro atesorado pasado y entraremos a nuestro bendito futuro el domingo 13 de enero del 2019. Tendremos la Misa de Dedicación a las 11:00 am. Y el Obispo Anthony B. Taylor oficiará esta celebración histórica. Tendremos una recepción después de la Misa en el Salón Parroquial, ¡Todos están invitados!

También celebramos a todos los que han participado en la planificación, preparación y construcción de nuestra nueva iglesia. Agradecemos a todos los que contribuyeron, de alguna manera, con sus Oraciones, Tiempo, Talento y Tesoro.

Que Dios bendiga este hogar.

Los Proclamadores: Abraham Hernández

Ministros/Eucaristía: Leonel Guerra Maria Guerra Rosa Ramirez Alicia Saldaña

Acomodadores: Jose Coronado Carlos Gutierrez Juan Rodriguez William Garcia Ronnie Garcia

Domingo 11 a.m. Misa Horario de Ministerio para 13 de Enero

¿Quieres que LA VIRGEN PEREGRINA visite tu casa?

Entonces programa una cita con el GRUPO FIAT llamando al (870) 623-9972 ó mandando un correo electrónico a elsidemaria.fiat@gmail.com

¡Anímate! Nunca es tarde para retomar los hábitos de rezar el SANTO ROSARIO y recibir a LA VIRGEN PEREGRINA en tu hogar.

“Los buenos amigos encuentran placer en la com-pañía de los demás. Dé- janos conocer el placer en compañía de nuestro mejor amigo, un amigo que puede hacer todo por nosotros, un amigo que nos ama sin límites. Aquí en el Santísimo Sacramento podemos hablarle directamente desde el corazón.” - San Alphonsus Liguori

Ven, sé con JESÚS La Capilla de la Adoración está ubicada en la parroquia de la Beata John Newman, 2800 E. Johnson. De lunes a viernes de 7:30 a.m. a 5:30 p.m. Contacte Inez Ray, 870-273-6535 para información.

“No os canséis de alzar con firmeza vuestra voz en defense de la vida desde su concepción, y no os apartéis de vuestro compromiso de tutelar con valiente determinación la dignidad de toda persona humana. Cristo está contigo: ¡no tengas miedo!”

Discurso del Santo Juan Pablo II, 3 de febrero de 2001

GRUPO SANTA MARTHA. VIDA EN LA PARROQUIA:

LULU Y MARTIN SANCHEZ 870-931-2805

MAYRA E ISMAEL GONZALEZ 870-243-4468

CARMEN LOPEZ Y GUILLERMO MARTINEZ----870-253-8661

Associate Pastor Padre Francis Madanu (501) 772-2272

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Blessed Sacrament Church #117200 614 South Church Street Jonesboro, AR 72401 TELEPHONE 870 932-2529 CONTACT PERSON Nancy DePriest SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat 9.0 Windows XP Home Edition PRINTER HP Deskjet F4100 TRANSMISSION TIME Wednesday 10:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION January 6, 2019 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS