Diocese of Charleston

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church (Corner of Hwy 17 & Moore Drive)

Mary, the Holy Mother of God January 1, 2017

5 Saint Teresa Drive Charleston, S.C. 29407 (843) 556-0801 // (843) 556-2851 Fax (843) 766-2128 School Church email: [email protected] One Family, One Parish, One Church

Coming Events! Parish Calendar (p. 1) Parish News (p. 2) Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Happenings (p. 3) Noticias Parroquiales en Español (p. 5) Stewards Corner: Annual Stewardship Report (p. 7) "

This bulletin & additional parish information are available at www.blsac.org.

Blessed Sacrament Catholic School: A Ministry of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 843-766-2128

www.scbss.org

CLERGY OF THE PARISH Served by Most Rev. Robert E. Guglielmone, Bishop of Charleston

The Very Rev. Joseph V. Romanoski, V.F., Pastor

Rev. Jose Gabriel Cruz Rodriguez, Parochial Vicar

James R. Moore, Permanent Deacon

Kurt Herbst, Permanent Deacon

CHURCH OFFICE STAFF

PARISH MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5:00 PM Vigil Sunday: 9:00 AM 11:00 AM (Sign Language Interpreter) 1:30 PM (en Español) 5:00 PM (Life Teen Mass) Weekday Masses Monday—Friday 6:30 AM Thursday School Mass 8:45 AM Place you r m essag e h ere. Fo r m axim um i mpact , use two or t hre e se ntenc es.

Confession (and by Appointment) Saturday: 3:30 PM & following 5pm Mass Domingo: 12:30 PM (en Español)

PARISH CALENDAR

Cindy Kroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Secretary Jodie Parker . . . . . . . . . . .Secretary & Safe Envir

SUNDAY:

January 1

Lori Roberson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Secretary

9:00 AM 11:00 AM 1:30 PM

Mass Mass Spanish Mass

MONDAY:

January 2

6:30 PM 7:30 PM

No daily Mass Books Change Lives - Commons Men's Group - Family Life Center

TUES:

January 3

Deacon James Moore & Tina Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . Religious Education

7:00 PM

BSCS resumes Knights of Columbus - Parish Hall Spanish Baptism Prep - Meeting Room

Sr. Colie Stokes, SSMN . . . . . . . .Adult Formation

WED:

January 4

9:30 AM 10:00 AM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:45 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM

WOW - Family Life Center Bible Study - Meeting Room Religious Education / Edge WOW - Family Life Center RCIA - Meeting Room Choir Practice Spanish Adult Catechesis WOW - Family Life Center

THURS: 8:45 AM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM

January 5 School Mass BSCS Performance - Parish Hall Spanish Marriage Prep Spanish Choir Practice

FRIDAY: 7:00 PM

January 6 Spanish Bible Study - Meeting Room

SATURDAY: 7:00 PM

January 7 Spanish Rosary

Patricia Mochizuki . . . . . . . . . Secretary (Spanish) Marianna Williamson . . . . . . . Financial Assistant Theresa Sadler . . . . . . . . . . . . .Financial Assistant

Jack McGovern . . . . . . . . . . . . Stewardship & Dev Allyson Moring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minister of Music Wally Romanoskie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance Patrick Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Youth Minister

SCHOOL STAFF 843-766-2128 Katharine Murphy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Principal Sallie Bendt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary Christy Clarey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary Linda McHugh . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuition & Safe Envir Rebecca Cantley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Extended Day

SUNDAY:

January 8

10:00 AM 12:00 PM 6:15 PM

Books Change Lives - Meeting Room Rosary Life Teen - Parish Hall

FLOWERS FLOWERS: We need flowers for the church next weekend. If you wish to order flowers, please call Alice Bolchoz (843-766-7202) to reserve a date by the Sunday evening prior to publication. Please refrain from putting flowers in the church or chapel unless you have ordered them. Thank you.

SANCTUARY LIGHTS SANCTUARY LIGHTS in the church and the chapel are lit this week in loving memory of Deputy Joseph John Matuskovic with love from Mom and Dad. **SAVE THE DATE** Spice up your new year at our 1st annual chili cook-off and oyster roast to benefit the BSCS Athletic Program - January 21st at 6:30pm in the parish hall. There are 2 ways to participate - Compete or Consume. If you are interested in competing there is a $25 registration fee. Please contact Gigi Rollins to enter ([email protected] or 843-793-8490) or Melanie Hardy ([email protected] or 843-452-3068). Prizes will be awarded for People's Choice and Most Unique. Tickets are limited, so get them in advance. $25 single or $45 couple. Ticket price includes chili tasting, oysters, hotdogs, beer and wine.

PARISH NEWS RECENTLY DECEASED: Kindly pray for the repose of the soul of the following who recently passed away and for all those who grieve. Henry Joseph Cope, Sr., of Blessed Sacrament Church RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) PROGRAM: Our next class will be Wednesday, January 4, 2017. For more information, contact Sr. Colie at 556-0801. ONLINE GIVING: Online donations to Blessed Sacrament Church may be made at any time from the comfort of your own home or any place with internet access. No need to share bank account information because you enter it directly from your bank account. Your online donations are credited to your tax statement. Click the QRC from your smartphone or go to blsac.org. Thank you for your continued generous support of Blessed Sacrament Church. Would you like to receive periodic EMAILS FROM THE PARISH? If so, go to blsac.org and sign up on the homepage. There will be NO 6:30 AM MORNING MASS on January 2, 2017 and January 10-12, 2017 (Convocation of Priests).

BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC SCHOOL There will be many things happening at BSCS when the students return on Tuesday, January 3rd! Re-enrollment of current students begins in January, and informational open houses are scheduled: for new and re-enrolling middle school families on Thursday, January 12th, at 6:30pm; new and re-enrolling K5 and 1st grade families on Tuesday, January 17th, at 6:30pm. In honor of Catholic Schools Week, we will celebrate all grades at BSCS on Sunday, January 29th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Volleyball completed its season in late fall. Winter means that the basketball teams and the Spirit Team will be very busy. Some students are participating on Blessed Sacrament sponsored teams, while others are participating on St. Joseph sponsored teams. The younger grades play in the St. Joseph's League, while the 5th-8th grades play in the Trident League.

BSCS band students participated in their holiday band concert, and the Choir caroled at the MUSC Children's Hospital. The choir performance can be heard on our Facebook site

(www.facebook.com/

blessedsacramentschoolsc). Due to illness, the Christmas musical program was postponed until Thursday, January 5th. The K3, K4 and K5 students will perform at 6:00 pm, and the 3rd, 4th and 5th grades will perform at 7:00 pm. Both performances are in the Father McCarthy Hall. As 2016 has ended, we thank you - families, parishioners, and other friends - for your support of BSCS as a Tradition of Excellence - Engaging the Mind, Challenging the Body, Enlightening the Soul. Helping students reach their God-given potential since 1948.

CELEBRATING SACRAMENTS Baptism: You must be registered and active (use of envelopes) at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church for at least three months prior to the sacrament. Baptisms are not celebrated during Lent. Baptism Class: (for child’s parents and godparents) Class is held in the parish hall on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Both parents and godparents must attend. Call the parish office to pre-register for the class. First Communion: Preparation occurs in the first and second grades. Registration for Religious Education for those not attending a Catholic school takes place in August. Confirmation: Preparation usually occurs in the seventh and eighth grades. Adults are asked to call the parish office. Marriage: You must be registered and active (use of envelopes) at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church for at least three months prior to preparing for the sacrament. Couples are asked to meet with the priest and begin formal preparation at least six (6) months before their tentative marriage date. Reconciliation: Confessions are heard each Saturday at 3:30 p.m. (in English) and on Sundays at 1:00 p.m. (in Spanish) or by individual appointment with the priest. Anointing of the Sick: The sacrament is celebrated individually upon request. Saint Teresa of Calcutta

PARISH REGISTRATION The parish welcomes all newcomers and invites you to register. Registration forms are available in the parish office and at the back of the church on the right side. Those seeking to receive the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation and Matrimony must be registered members of Blessed Sacrament Parish for at least three (3) months prior to being able to celebrate these sacraments. If you have a change of address or are moving from our parish, please contact the parish office at 843556-0801 or email [email protected]. Children Envelopes are mailed to registered children grades 1st-12th grade. Boxed envelopes are available for children K-3 to K-5. Godparents/Sponsors must be registered for at least three (3) months prior to being a Godparent/Sponsor and must be fully initiated into the Catholic Church. If married, he/she must have been married in the Catholic Church. For details go to blsac.org. Call the parish office to request a sponsor letter. You should call at least two weeks prior to needing the letter. An active parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Church may be entitled to a REDUCED TUITION RATE AT BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC SCHOOL AND/OR BISHOP ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL. The criteria for “Active Parishioner Status” is as follows: *Weekly participation in worship through attendance at a weekend Mass, evidenced by your weekly envelope in the offertory, *and active involvement in a parish or school ministry, * and participation in Grateful Sacrificial Giving.

Hospital & Emergency Calls If you or a family member have been admitted to a hospital, please call the office if you would like to let us know. If you are scheduled to go to the hospital and would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick prior, please call the office to set up an appointment. If you have a SACRAMENTAL EMERGENCY CALL for a priest and the parish office is closed, please call the office (843-556-0801). After hour calls are handled by our answering service, who have been given instructions on how to reach a priest for a Sacramental emergency. They will continue to try and reach someone until they succeed.

¡FELICES PASCUAS! GRUPO DE EMAÚS - Segundo viernes de cada mes a las 7 pm. en el salón de reuniones del Kinder. Contacto: Sra. María Dolores (843) 475 - 3717. SANTO ROSARIO - Primer sábado de mes a las 7p.m. en la iglesia. Contacto: Sra. Victoria: (843) 729-1265. ESTUDIO BÍBLICO - Con el Padre Gabriel, primer viernes del mes a las 7 p.m. Salón de reuniones.

CELEBRACIÓN DE SACRAMENTOS Para solicitar algún sacramento en la Iglesia Católica Blessed Sacrament la familia debe estar inscrita y activa (uso de sobres en la ofrenda) en la Parroquia Blessed Sacrament por lo menos con 3 meses de anterioridad .

Bautizos de Infantes y Niños entre 5 a 12 años: Los bautizos se celebran en grupo una vez al mes (4to sábado) a las 10:00 am. (No se celebran bautizos durante la Cuaresma) ♦ Al menos uno de los padres del niño(a) debe estar inscrito y activo en nuestra parroquia por lo menos con 3 meses de anterioridad a la solicitud. ♦ Solicitar un formulario de Solicitud de bautismo y entregarlo con todos los datos completos. ♦ Los niños entre 5 a 12 años deben estar inscritos y asistiendo a la Educación Religiosa de la parroquia. ♦ Los padres y los padrinos deben asistir a una clase pre-bautism al. ♦ Se requiere solo un padrino (o madrina). Si son dos debe ser un hombre y una mujer. Deben estar registrados debidamente en una parroquia, estar casados por la Iglesia Católica si tiene pareja, participar en la misa regularmente y recibir los sacramentos de la comunión y confesión regularmente. ♦ Contacto: Sra. Blanca Gunnells: (843) 475-5252 Primera Comunión: Si los niños no asisten a un colegio católico, toman la preparación en la Educación religiosa a partir del 1er grado, dura dos años. Confirmación: Si los niños no asisten a un colegio católico, deben asistir a la Educación religiosa. La preparación es para niños a partir del 7.º grado y dura dos años. Jóvenes a partir de 8.º grado hasta 17 años deben prepararse en el grupo RCIT (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adolestes) que es un programa dentro de la Educación Religiosa. Mayores de 18 años deben prepararse en las clases para adultos. Unción de enfermos: El sacramento se realiza individualmente por solicitud. Por favor llamar a la oficina parroquial.

El miércoles 21 y 28 de diciembre no habrá clases de Educación Religiosa por las festividades navideñas. Es decir, este miércoles si hay clases, el siguiente no y las clases comienzan nuevamente el 4 de enero. ¡Les deseamos unas Navidades bendecidas con la Paz y el amor de Nuestro Señor! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

OPORTUNIDAD DE EMPLEO Instaladores Técnicos de Vidrios para Automoviles Programa de entrenamiento para instaladores de vidrios para automoviles. El entrenamiento es pagado y dura de 8 a 12 semanas. Al completar el entrenamiento estarás calificado para empezar a trabajar tiempo completo, recibir un bono, beneficios médicos, una generosa cantidad de días de vacaciones, y después de un año tener la oportunidad de incrementar tus ganancias 50%. Los requisitos son: tener habilidades mecánicas, permiso legal de trabajo, una buena historia de conducir, y tener que pasar un analisis de droga y verificación de antecedentes. Interesados comunicarse con Jennifer al (843)7063120 o aplicar en nuestro sitio web en http:// www.glasspro.net/Glasspro/job-openings.php _______________________________________________________

De acuerdo a las recomendaciones del Consejo de Seguridad de la Parroquia Blessed Sacrament, las puertas laterales de la iglesia deben estar cerradas con llave todo el tiempo para ser usadas solamente para salir. Las entradas a la ig-

lesia por las puertas del coro y la capilla serán usadas únicamente para personas con discapacidad . Todos los demás feligreses se les pide entrar por las puertas delanteras ¡Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener nuestra iglesia segura! Por favor abstenerse de colocar flores en la iglesia o en la capilla. Si desea donarlas u ofrecer flores por alguna intención especial por favor llamar a la oficina para ordenarlas

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Religious education classes will resume Wednesday, January 4th, 2017. Special Sacraments information (For 3rd-8th graders who have not received First Reconciliation or First Communion) Special Sacraments class 1A (First Reconciliation class) begins Wednesday, January 4th at 6:00pm in the upper school. Special Sacraments class 1B (First Reconciliation class) begins Wednesday, February 8th at 6:00pm in the upper school. Because we have such a large class for Special Sacraments 1 (First Reconciliation), we made two groups. Letters were handed out Wednesday, December 14, indicating which class your child is in. If you are not sure which class your child is in, please contact either Patricia Mochizuki (Spanish) or Tina Moore ([email protected]). Special Sacraments class 2 (First Communion) begins Wednesday, March 29th at 6:00pm in the upper school. Sacramental Preparation Information Please be sure that all paperwork has been completed for your child to receive a sacrament. In early January, expect a letter if you have not handed in all paperwork. It is important that we get all information as soon as possible. Not handing in information may prevent your child from receiving the sacrament. Confirmation reminders Most Confirmation candidates' sponsors have not completed their sponsor eligibility forms. Sunday, January 8 during 11:00 Mass Mass of Commitment for ALL Confirmation candidates February 8 and March 22 are the next 2 Confirmation meetings during EDGE Saturday, April 1, 1:00pm – 7:00pm (6:00 Mass for candidates and sponsors in parish hall) Sponsor will join candidates in the parish hall at 5:00pm and stay for Mass. Monday, May 1, 5:30pm-6:30pm Confirmation practice in the church Tuesday, May 2 is Confirmation. Candidate and sponsor are to be in the parish hall at 6:00pm. Confirmation begins at 7:00pm. First Communion reminders Saturday, February 4, 10:00am is First Reconciliation in the church Tuesday, February 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm - the First Communion Parent meeting in the hall Saturday, April 1, 8:30am – 12:00pm is the retreat (begin and end in parish hall) Sunday, June 18, 11:00am Mass, Corpus Christi Mass (procession with banners)

The Mission of the Blessed Sacrament Church is to form and sustain a Catholic Community in which all are welcomed and provided with the opportunity and the means to know Christ better, to grow in faith and love, and jointly to give witness to the Kingdom of God by their lives.

MORE PARISH NEWS AROUND THE DIOCESE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Training program for auto glass installers. The training program is paid and lasts 8-12 weeks. Once the training program is completed, you will be eligible to receive a full-time position, medical benefits, generous vacation days, a bonus and, after a year, you will have the opportunity to increase your earnings 50%. The requirements are be mechanically inclined, have legal authorization to work and a good driving record, pass a drug test and background check. Please contact Jennifer at 843-706-3120 or apply on our website at www.glasspro.net/Glasspro/job-openings.php. Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church is sponsoring the 10th ANNUAL MEN'S EMMAUS RETREAT 2017 at Camp Saint Christopher on Seabrook Island the weekend of January 27-29, 2017. This is a unique experience that has helped deepen the faith of many Catholic men over the past decade in S.C. The cost is $150 (sponsorships available), and this includes lodging and meals. Please contact Leo Albano (843-568-8987) or David Hunton (843-327-6105) for more information or to get a registration form.

READINGS FOR THIS WEEK Mon. 1/02

1 John (Juan) 2:22-28 John (Juan) 1:19-28

Tues. 1/03

1 John (Juan) 2:29 - 3:6 John (Juan) 1:29-34

Wed. 1/04

1 John (Juan) 3:7-10 John (Juan) 1:35-42

Thurs. 1/05

1 John (Juan) 3:11-21 John (Juan) 1:43-51

Fri. 1/06

1 John (Juan) 5:5-13 Mark (Marcos) 1:7-11

Sat. 1/07

1 John (Juan) 5:14-21 John (Juan) 2:1-11

Sun. 1/08

Isaiah (Isaias) 60:1-6 Matthew (Mateo) 2:1-12

SUGGESTION BOX At Blessed Sacrament Parish, we value the opinions and input of our parishioners. The online suggestion box and the suggestion box in the church vestibule is an opportunity to share feedback, praise, input, suggestions or concerns with the parish. On a monthly basis, all submissions will be reviewed by the Pastoral Council for discussion and action. The responses will be publicly shared via the parish bulletin and blsac.org. Please include your name and contact information on the suggestion card, so that we can ensure we understand and respond accordingly.

CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES Diocesan Office of Child Protection (843) 261-0430 Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator (843) 856-0748

The 2017 SC YOUTH RALLY AND MASS FOR LIFE will be held Saturday, January 7, 2017. The day will begin with the Stand Up for Life Rally at the State House at noon with keynote speaker, Dr. Alveda King. Then at 1:15 p.m. the youth and families will march from the State House to the Township Auditorium. Immediately following the youth rally will be Mass at 4:00 p.m. For more information, please contact the Office of Youth Ministry at 843-261-0443 or the Office of Family Life at 803-547-5063. REDISCOVERING PRAYER AND THE HOLY EUCHARIST: This conference will take place at St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church (11001 Dorchester Road, Summerville) on January 21, 2017, beginning with Mass at 9:00 a.m. The speaker will be Father James Kubicki, the National Director of the Apostleship of Prayer. Please RSVP by January 17, 2017 to Karen Weiss at [email protected] or 904-881-9903.

RESPECT LIFE SCRIPTURE READINGS: The calendar year starts with reflections on Mary's greatest title, "Mother of God," and how her motherhood gives us courage and hope to start anew. Life and hope are intimately related. The more we hope, the more willing we are to welcome life. Abortion is not only a sin against life, but a sin against hope. Some wonder how they can "bring a child into this world," as though the world is so evil and dangerous a place that it is better if we aren't born. Christ and Mary lead the way for every mother and child, for every family, as we move forward from one New Year into another. The gospel tells us that on the first Christmas, when the shepherds arrived in Bethlehem and saw the baby in the manger, they understood what had been told to them by the angels. Why was it at that moment that they understood the message? Perhaps it is because a baby is so approachable. After all, the angels had announced that the Savior was born for all people. Nobody, no matter how poor or lowly, should be afraid to approach him. And how can God become more approachable than by becoming a little baby? God continues to reveal himself in the tiny babies yet in the womb. He invites us to see and love him in them. Yet some continue to be afraid of these babies, so afraid that they despair and are tempted to kill them. May the coming of our God as a little baby inspire a deeper respect and protection for the unborn. (www.priestsforlife.org)

MILITARY PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY (POR AQUELLOS EN EL EJERCITO): Sr. Mary Bernard (Vietnam), Charlton L. Butler, Gerard Carisio, Steve Carlier, Brian Cummings, Matthew Cummings, Bill Davis, Aaron Dufficy, Brandon Faia, Melanie Graybill, Joshua Henson, Greg Herrod, Llavar Mack, Krystal Mason, Will McCarthy, Daniel Metts, Stanley Morgan, Michael Morrill, William Murphy, Paul Newbold, Brandon Pepper, Derek Pepper, and James Robert Talmage Pinson.

MASS INTENTIONS MASS INTENTIONS (INTENCIONES DE LA MISA): Betty Albenesius, Stephen Albenesius, Ted Albenesius, Hampton M. Beckmann, Henry “Bunt” Beckmann, Dorothy Lee Bazzle Bendt, Robert Bissey, Les Blyth, Joe Condon, Jr., M/ M Thomas R. Cotten, Joseph Walter Cotten, Thomas R. Cotten, Jr., Camellia (Mamie) Figlorelli, Thomas Figlorelli, Roy Fox, Demetrio & Filomena Gonzales, Jason Hartzell, A. Patrick Hiott, Donald Hiott, Catherine Hurley, William Kenneth Johnson, Arthur P. Jones, Rebecca L. Jones, Daniel Kennerty, Sr., Mildred “Tunky” Kennerty, Brenda Kinard, Bud Lipscomb, Mary Doris Magee, Bernard Maginn, Neola Beckmann McAndrews, Caroline D. McDermott, Charles W. McDermott, George Moskos, Sr., Beth Albenesius Mullen, Chuck Parker, Robert Register, Anne & Nicholas Scandalios, "Dee" Beckmann Shacker (Birthday Anniv., Jan. 6), Joseph Soffera, Mary Soffera, Frances H. Stoughton, George & Caronell Thomy, Lee & Ella Nora Welcker, Ron L. Welcker, and Lucille Zwingmann.

PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH (POR LOS ENFERMOS DE NUESTRA PARROQUIA): Lane Arnold, Alex Arrieto & Family, Steven Autrey, Prima Bernados, Emma Carothers, John Carothers, Stacy Clingman, Elizabeth Park Coale, Alexis Cooper, Barry Corothers, Patti Currie, Rachel Darling, Terry Davis, Maureen Donegan, Carmen Duc, Martha Fox, Scott Fox, Jim Gallagher, Veronica Garcia, Curtis Gaskins, James Gorman, Matt Hoisington, Paul Jacques, Peggy Joseph, Van Kerr, Sally LaTorre, Jim Leard, Genvieve Lemanske, Dolores Leslie, Betsy Long, Beatrice McCulloch, M.H. Mikell, Patty Mikell, Joseph Miller, Barbara Miller, Mary Mitchum, Tobie Mitchum, Miriam Moya, Tim Nagle, Connie Panko, John Pinto, Terri Twomey Quinn, Jacob Richardson, Joel Rivera, Patty Runey, Amanda Shealy, Agnes K. Thompson, Betty White, Frank White, Damian Wofford, Myle Wright, Charlotte Young and Cooper Zeigler.