Because our hearts are burning within us, we the Community of Blessed Sacrament are disciples of Christ, witnessing the love of God through worship, service and lifelong faith formation.
The Spirit led people of Blessed Sacrament will be a joyful, Christ-centered, sacramental community of love, service, and peace, standing with God's people as a beacon of hope.
Friends, today’s Gospel urges us to persist in prayer. The Lord wants us to ask with persistence, even stubbornness. Now, we must not think of God as becoming exasperated by our prayer of petition...
“Remember, o most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided.” [Litany of the...
I probably sound like a broken record saying “2020 was hard for everyone”, but it was, and we are all looking forward to the start of a new year. The start of a new year is a great time to set goals...
We need your help sorting, working the sale, and cleaning up. You can sign up to help by clicking on this article or contact Bev Seger at c.seger@mchsi.com or 290-9492 to volunteer. Masks are required and it is your responsibility to practice social distancing. Thank you!
We have been notified by Lifetouch Church Directories that, due to the coronavirus pandemic, they have ceased business and our scheduled photography dates for the Summer of 2021 have been cancelled. Our Stewardship Committee is currently working with Universal Church Directories to publish a new parish directory in the Summer of 2022 to coincide with the 75th Anniversary of the founding of our parish. For planning purposes, Universal Church Directories will be taking family photos Wednesday thru Saturday, June 8-11, June 22-25, and July 6-9 of 2022. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Tuesday, March 2, 2021. This one-hour, online discussion is for Catholic adults and young adults who want to learn or review how and why Catholics celebrate the Sacramnet of Penance. Learn more at: www.waterloocatholics.org/busy-catholics-guide.
Are you downsizing and have things to get rid of? Are you clearing household goods from an estate? Blessed Sacrament parishioners are offering Estate of Grace Sale Services for those willing to donate the proceeds back to Blessed Sacrament parish. At your location, we will set up for a sale, advertise the sale, staff the sale, and dispose of what remains after the sale. If you are interested in discussing or scheduling a sale with us, please call Margaret Klein at 319-429-1907.
Sunday, February 28th is the 4th Sunday of the month and our Food Pantry Collection. Please help to replenish our pantry with canned and boxed foods, cleaning supplies, paper goods, and personal hygiene products for those of our parish who are in need. We are especially in need of, for both children and adults, 20oz. shampoo and conditioner or those that are 2-in-1, men's and women's deodorant, toothpaste, bath soap, body lotion. We could also use soups. Thank you for your continued support.
Francisco de Zurbarán, “St. Elizabeth of Portugal,” c. 1635 St. Elizabeth of Portugal, St. Fabiola of Rome, and all you holy men and women, pray for us!