Parish Bulletin Restrictions
All bulletin entries and announcements must be approved by Fr. Mark or
Fr. Tito (for Spanish announcements) at least 14 days before date of the bulletin.
It must be submitted in a timely fashion with approval, to have it published on
the weekend you wish. The bulletin is usually typed Friday, one week before
publication.  For more information call the parish office at (352)394-3562, ext.
101 or email Diana White, Secretary, at dwhite@blessedsacramentcc.com.

Winter Residents
Please be sure to let the parish office know when you are leaving for the summer
so that we can temporarily stop your envelopes from being mailed. Let us know
when you return in the fall!

If you have changed address or phone numbers recently please be sure to give a call or email with your new address or phone number. Thanks!

Direct Deposit Offertory Contributions
Save time and effort by having your offertory contributions automatically withdrawn monthly from your account and deposited directly into the parish account. For information on ACH (Automated Clearing House) call our Pastoral Administration Office at 352-394-3562, ext. 108 or 122.

Newspaper Recycling Bin
There is a container on the Northwest corner of the parking lot for newspapers
only (no plastic or paper bags).  The proceeds from these papers will help to
fund the St. Vincent de Paul Society in assisting the needy in our parish.

Parking
 If you have trouble finding a parking place please be aware that Dal-Don has
allowed parishioners to park in their grassy lot next to the Rusty Fox Restaurant
across the street. Please DO NOT park in the restaurant’s parking lot. Also, please
be sure to treat our traffic policeman with courtesy and dignity. He is here to help
the parking situation. Illegal parking will be ticketed. There is to be NO parking in
the circle or in the parking entrance road. Emergency vehicles must be able to get
into the church parking circle.

The speed limit in the parking lot is 5mph for the safety of all of our parishioners,
especially our children and elderly. Please be considerate.

 

Diocese of Orlando   http://www.orlandodiocese.org

In 1870, the Diocese of St. Augustine was erected with Bishop Verot the first
Bishop in this only Diocese in Florida.
In 1958, the southern half of the state was erected as the Diocese of Miami. 
The Diocese of Orlando was established on June 18, 1968 and consisted
of fifty parishes and served 128,000 Catholics.  Today it includes 73 parishes,
10 missions, and 37 schools spread over the nine counties of Orange,
Osceola, Seminole, Marion, Lake, Volusia, Brevard, Polk, and Sumter.

Orlando's first bishop was William D. Borders who was installed on June 14, 1968.
Bishop Border's achievements included establishing parish councils, parish
education boards, participation of the laity as extraordinary ministers of the
Eucharisht, a Sisters' Council, a migrant ministry apostolate staffed by full-time
personnel, and a campus ministry program.

Succeeding Bishop Borders was Bishop Thomas J. Grady, installed on
December 16, 1974.  He established eighteen new parishes, a tourism
ministry, San Pedro Center -- a centrally-located spiritual life center, a sister
diocese in the Dominican Republic; and, encouraged the greater participation
of women in the work of the Church.  The third Bishop of Orlando, Norbert M.
Dorsey, was installed on May 25, 1990.  Under Bishop Dorsey's leadership, the
diocese continued to add parishes and schools, as well as expand the ministry
to the growing Hispanic community through establishing Radio Paz and health
clinics for migrant and farm workers.  Bishop Dorsey and Bishop Grady worked
together on two projects:  the establishment of Mary, Queen of the Universe
Shrine, a church built in the midst of tourism, for visitors to attend Mass and
pray; and, Bishop Grady Villas, a residential community for adults whose
primary diagnosis is mental retardation.

The fourth bishop of Orlando, Bishop Thomas G. Wenski was appointed bishop
of the Diocese of Orlando on November 13, 2004.  He is the first Florida-born
bishop of the Diocese of Orlando.  He brings to the diocese a strong record of
political and spiritual activism on behalf of immigrants and the poor.  He is an
avid writer portraying the struggles of immigrants and migrant workers and
has been published in both Catholic and secular publications.

The Florida Catholic
The Florida Catholic gives you local news, programs and activities; statewide
news and announcements; national and international news from the Catholic
News Service and other news sources; special supplements such as Catholic
Schools, Seniors, Health, Family Life and Vocations; scripture readings for
the weeks ahead; and much more.
The Florida Catholic print editions are published and mailed to homes 26 times
a year.  For a free sample issue, please call the Circulation Department at
1-888-275-9953 or e-mail you request.  Subscriptions are $20.00 yearly.  The
paper can be ordered online at www.thefloridacatholic.org.  Make sure you
let them know you are a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Community
in Clermont, Florida.

Community Services

• Catholic Charities:  Catholic Charities offers  individual and family
  counseling, marital counseling, post-annulment and pre-marital evaluations.
  Call (352) 314-9685 for more information.  Catholic Counseling Center is a
  private, non-profit service provided by Catholic Charities.  The Center provides
  professional counseling and services at an affordable fee to all people regardless
  of their religious affiliation.  We will file insurance and offer a sliding scale.  All
  services are strictly confidential.  Counseling sessions are scheduled by
  appointments only.  Call (352) 314-9685 (Leesburg).

• Catholic Immigration and Refugee Services:  Need help with
  immigration?  Call (407) 658-0110 or (800) 411-0714.
  ¿Necesita ayuda con immigración?  Llame a Catholic Immigration & Refugee
  Services:  (407) 658-0110 or (800) 411-0714.
   

• Angels of Mercy
  Angels of Mercy provides food, clothing and counseling to those in need.
  Call for further information at (352) 394-4094, 1330 Milholland Street,
  Clermont, FL 34711.

• Catholic Charities
  Provides individual and family counseling, marital counseling, and
  post-annulment and pre-marital evaluations. For more information
  call (352) 314-9685.

• Faith Neighborhood Center
  The Neighborhood Center provides clothing, and food, and assists with
  utility bill (once every 6 months), as well as provides emergency assistance
  with housing. Hours 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
  and Friday, and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Thursday. Call 394-2278 for more
  information.

• AARP TAX-AIDE
  http://www.aarp.org
  Free Tax help for taxpayers with middle and low income, with special
  attention to those age 60 and older.  Feb 2 to Apr 14 2006. Wednesdays &
  Thursdays at Jenkins Auditorium 9am to 3pm. Fridays at So. Lake Presbyterian
  Church 9am to 3pm. Taxpayers do not have to be a member of AARP or over
  55 to make use of this service.