Blessed Sacrament 

Catholic Church 

The Office of the Permanent Diaconate is currently recruiting married or single men between ages 32 and 58 for our next deacon formation class. Everyone is invited to attend one of the following information meetings on the Permanent Diaconate: - St. Mary, Marshalltown - Tuesday, January 14, 6:30 - 8:00 pm. - Blessed Sacrament, Waterloo - Tuesday, January 28, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. If you are not able to make any of these meetings or want more information about deacons and the formation process, contact Deacon John Stierman at 800-876-3546 x 252 or email dbqcpd@dbqarch.org.

We will be decorating our Church for Christmas on Sunday, December 22nd after 10:30 Mass. If you are gentle but strong with decorating our Church, please join us. Any and all are welcome to help. Thank you!

Sunday, December 15th, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Parish Center. Come and join us for an afternoon of crafts, snacks, and a visit with Santa! Don't forget your letter for Santa and camera! PTO will be providing cookies, snack mix, hot chocolate, juice and water.

Saturday, December 21st - 6:00 p.m., Scallon Hall, Queen of Peace Parish. This is a national day of remembrance for homeless persons who have died during the previous years. This local commemoration is sponsored by the Hospitality House and Cedat Valley Catholic Social Justice Network. Gather for a short memorial service and a light meal. To learn more, CLICK ON THE PICTURE.

December 8 - 14, 2019. "Let the Light Enter" is the theme for this year's online advent retreat for adults and young adults. Information and registration is available online by CLICKING ON THE PICTURE.