The ministry of the sick and homebound is in need of volunteers to take communion to the homebound once a week. This will only take up to 30 minutes. You would have the same person every week and you work with your schedule. We need you! We need to keep all of our parish family connected! We need to show love to our neighbors. They need THE BREAD OF LIFE, please show mercy and contact Deb Lundberg at 319-464-0648 or email: deborah.lundberg5@gmail.com. You can also contact the Church office at 319-233-6179. Thank you!

Fulfill a dream of a lifetime through a journey with Fr. Tony. Strengthen your faith and feel closer to God while walking in the footsteps of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Celebrate the mass at the world's ancient cities such as Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, Cana, Jericho and more. Don't miss this opportunity to discover this spiritual land where Jesus performed his miracles. The $3,500 package includes: Airfare, 5-Star Hotels, 2 meals per day, entry fees to all sites, air conditioned motor coaches and Catholic Tour Guide. There are only 15 spots remaining for our maximum of 40 travelers.

What does this "Year of the Blessed Sacrament" mean for us as a family of faith? CLICK TO LEARN MORE

Even though the temperatures outside do not make you think of springtime, the Blessed Sacrament "Spring Break" Garage Sale will be here before we know it! The Committee is not quite yet ready to take any donations, but they would like everyone to think about it and start gathering items together to donate for the event. The Garage Sale dates are March 17, 18 and 19. Thank you!

Sunday, January 23rd is the 4th Sunday of the month and our Food Pantry Collection. Current needs are peanut butter, tuna, macaroni and cheese, noodles for tuna casserole, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, tomato soup, chicken noodle soup, saltine crackers. We need laundry soap, bath soap, toothbrushes, shampoo (2-in-1 preferred), dish soap, bathroom cleaner. We are asking for lightly used small appliances, toasters, crock pots, George Foreman grills, coffee pots, pots and pans, silverware. Thank you so much for your generosity.

Think about the people, organizations, and charities that are the most meaningful to you. Make sure your will is written so your intentions are clearly spelled out. Make sure your loved ones also know about these intentions. We pray that you consider Blessed Sacrament in your estate planning. If you would like more information about leaving a legacy gift to Blessed Sacrament, contact Fr. Tony Kruse at the Parish Office at 319-233-6179.

Alpha is an exciting and engaging enrichment series for adults and young adults who want to explore or renew their relationship to Jesus Christ and the Christian faith. This 11-week online series begins February 7, 2022 and meets on Monday evenings, 6:00-7:30 PM. Alpha is free and open to the public. Learn more online by CLICKING HERE.

Beginning Thursday, January 13th, our Marian Prayer Group will meet on Thursdays of each week at 3:00 PM for our special prayers of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Rosary. As always, we will live stream the meetings via our website and Facebook page.

FORMED is back in action for Blessed Sacrament Parish! Diving into the beauty of the Faith has never been easier: at home, on the go, or from any internet connected device. Discover thousands of books, audio talks, movies, documentaries, and studies...there is something for every member of the family to help them grow closer to Christ and His Church. Signup is easier now than ever before. Simply click on this article or visit signup.FORMED.org, then enter our zip code: 50701. Select Blessed Sacrament, enter your name and email, and that is it, you are in! Questions? Call the office at 319-233-6179.

Monday, January 10, 2022 from 9:30 - 10:30 pm, offered online via Live Video Discussion. This 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. Participants must have the ability to download and print material in advance. Register online at waterloocatholics.org/baptism-registration or CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

If you go to the hospital or are in the hospital...We hope you don't need hospitalization, but if you end up in the hospital, call the Blessed Sacrament Rectory (319.233.6179) or have your family, the chaplain, or nurse call and ask the office secretary to notify Fr. Tony and Deb Lundberg. (CLICK TO READ FULL ARTICLE)

Next Sunday, January 9, 2022, our Offertory Collection will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul to help support all the good works they do in our community. Please give generously, thank you.

Prayer Cards and Envelopes are available in the Votive Candle Space. If there is someone special in your life whom you are remembering in your prayers at Mass or by lighting a candle, let them know by sending them a prayer card. Cards are available for a free-will donation. Simply take a card and envelope from the votive candle box and place your free-will donation in the donation envelope. This is a grat way to share your love and concern for those you are praying for.

If you would like to honor a loved one on an anniversary or celebrate a special occasion in your life - birthday, graduation, anniversary or just because you like to see fresh flowers on the altar, contact Donna to make arrangements at 319.240.8703. We would also welcome flowers from your garden any time during the summer and fall.

I will continue to celebrate the scheduled daily Mass (except in cases of a funeral), even if school is cancelled. However, with that being said, parking lots and sidewalks may not be cleared in time for daily Mass. Please use caution, stay safe, or even stay home. Mass will still be live streamed. If out of necessity the daily Mass needs to be cancelled due to weather, we will try to publish a notice of cancellation through KWWL and KCRG TV stations.

We are in need of microwaveable Macaroni & Cheese, Chili makings, vegetable juice, chili beans, chili seasoning, apple juice, ramen noodles, saltine crackers, canned fruit, canned soups. We are also in need of toilet paper, laundry soap, 2-in-1 shampoo (shampoo & conditioner), dish soap, bath soap, toilet cleaner, spray cleaner. Currently, we are able to pick up toothpaste and tooth brushes at a very good price from the Food Bank. Thanks for all your donations, they are all appreciated. "Serving in Hope" - The volunteers of St. Vincent de Paul.

Sunday, December 12, 2021 from 8:00am - Noon at the American Legion in Gilbertville. All you can eat breakfast and Catholic Daughters of America Bake Sale. Free will donation, carry-outs available. Proceeds donated to scholarship funds and other projects.

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.

Are you looking for a Secret Santa gift, stocking stuffer or small gift exchange? Blessed Sacrament Cookbooks are still available for sale in the Parish Office, and the price is only $10! Stop in during regular business hours or call 233-6179 if you have any questions. Please have exact cash or checks payable to Blessed Sacrament. Thank you for your support and Happy Holidays!

Saturday, December 11, 2021, 10:00 AM to Noon in the Anne Sulentic Parish Center. Enjoy the morning with your Cedar Valley Catholic School family. Cookies, Hot Cocoa, Crafts, visit with Santa and more!