Blessed Sacrament 

Catholic Church 

MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2023, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. LIVE VIDEO CONFERENCE. This online preparation program is for first-time parents in the Waterloo parishes who are planning to baptize an infant or young child in the near future. Parents should be registered members of a parish and may either register at the class or coordinate registration soon. To register for the baptism class, CLICK ON THIS ARTICLE. To register with Blessed Sacrament Parish, please contact Maggie in the office: m.england@dbqarch.org or 319-233-6179.

Our Parish Life Committee is on a roll and is excited to bring back BINGO to Blessed Sacrament. Join us for a night of BINGO games in the Parish Center, SATURDAY, OCT 14 @ 6:00 PM. If you go to Mass at 4:30, just come on over after! Bring an appetizer to share and your own beverage. School-aged children who wish to participate in the BINGO game are welcome to play, but childcare will not be provided. SIGN-UP IS APPRECIATED, BUT NOT REQUIRED. If you know you're coming, please sign up in the Gathering Space or on our website. This will help the committee prepare for set-up and prizes. SIGN UP BY CLICKING THIS ARTICLE.

The Torch of Our Lady of Guadalupe is visiting Waterloo! The torch is traveling from the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City to the Cathedral of St. Patrick Catholic Church in New York City. As part of this event, Queen of Peace Parish will host a replica of the torch and images of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego. The torch and images will travel from Immaculate Conception Parish in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, October 3rd to Immaculate Conception Parish in Gilbertville. Columbus High School students will run the torch from there to Queen of Peace Parish in Waterloo. Upon arrival of the torch and images, Bishop Pates will celebrate the 12:05 PM Mass (English). From October 4-6, the images will visit 10 homes each day and care centers with Catholic residents. On Friday, October 6th, the visit will conclude with Mass in Spanish at 7:00 PM, followed by a light reception in the parish hall. All are welcome!

Would you like to join the Blessed Sacrament Team? We are looking for a part-time Pastoral Minister for Funeral and Bereavement. This position offers flexible hours, up to 20 hours a week. Training will be provided. Funeral & Bereavement Ministers share compassionate mercy with people at a very difficult time in their lives by assisting them and the Pastor in planning funerals for their loved ones and providing additional bereavement care to the deceased's family in the months following. If you have a desire to walk with grieving families during this time and have good organizational skills, this rewarding ministry could be the right fit for you! We have a wonderful team of volunteers in place ready to help you learn. Interested in applying? Contact Amy Johnston, Business Manager, in the office for more info at 319-233-6179 or email: a.johnston@dbqarch.org.

The Blessed Sacrament Early Childhood Center Parent Advisory Board is now holding its Fall Fundraiser by selling $25 vouchers to Dew on the Rose Greenhouse in Cedar Falls. Vouchers can be purchased directly from the Early Childhood Center Front Desk through September 30th. We earn $5 for each voucher sold, which will be used throughout the year for both teacher appreciation and family-centered events. Vouchers can be used for any plant material (no cash value) and must be redeemed between September 11 - September 30, 2023. The greenhouse is well-stocked with beautiful mums, pumpkins & gourds to decorate your space for autumn. Thank You!