Boy Scout Troop 29 would like to thank the parish for their continued donations to our can collection fundraising cage. Unfortunately, because of a lack of employees and room for cans and bottles at the redemption center, was have had to periodically close the donation cage. Please bear with us as we strive to offer this service for the parish and fundraising opportunity for the scouts. We also ask that when the cage is closed that you not leave bags and boxes outside the cage, as we have no room for them when we close the cage, and we want the church grounds to look well kept. Thank you - Jeff Mastin, Scoutmaster

ALL high school youth from any school or parish are invited to be part of youth ministry! Youth nights will take place on Sundays in the Youth Office at Columbus Catholic High School. - October 10th: 6:00pm is pizza and prayer - October 24th: 6:00pm is movie night For more information, check out our website: www.waterloocatholics.org/high-school-youth-ministrry or find us on our Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/WaterlooCatholicHighSchoolYouthMinistry Contact Annie Zeets with questions: anniezeets@gmail.com

A preparation program for First Reconciliation and First Communion is available for baptized children in grades 2-8. The child must also be enrolled in Catholic school or a Religious Education program. Enroll online at www.waterloocatholics.ord/sacprepreg (click on image). A parent information meeting will be held in late September. Contact Julie Niemeyer at jniemeyerff@gmail.com or call 319-234-0498 for more information.

Sunday, September 26th 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.

Imposter posing as Fr. Tony in either Emails or Test Messages to Parishioners! We have received multiple reports of parishioners receiving fraudulent emails from someone posing as Fr. Tony. The messages again begin vaguely with the imposter stating that he needs assistance and to respond if the email is received. If the recipient responds, the imposter then states he is in a meeting, cannot use the phone, but needs gift cards or eBay cards purchased for people in the hospital. PLEASE KNOW that Fr. Tony will NEVER make such requests of you in this manner. Look carefully at the sender's email address, do not respond, and NEVER provide any personal information. If you are ever in doubt about an email that claims to be from Fr. Tony, please contact the Parish Office. Thank you!

Religious olivewood items will be available for purchase the weekend of September 18/19, 2021. There will be a beautiful collection of handmade religious artifacts made by the Christian community in Bethlehem. Please stop by their display in the Gathering Space after all Masses, as you will find meaningful religious pieces for your home or as gifts for your loved ones, especially Christmas gifts. Thank you and God Bless.

Sunday, September 12, 2021, is the second Sunday of the month and our Offertory Collection will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul to help support all the good works they do in our community.

Monday, September 13, 2021 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm, by 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. Participants must have the ability to download and print material in advance. Register online at waterloocatholics.org/baptism-registration or CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

August 25, 2021, Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta Gym. Join us to kick off the 2021-2022 school year at Cedar Valley Catholic Schools. Mass will begin at 6:00pm in the BMAP Gym with Archbishop Jackels. Following Mass, join us at T.J. McLaughlin Field (Columbus Catholic High School) for FREE walking tacos, carnival games, and more! All members of the Catholic parishes in the Cedar Valley are invited to join!

Have you remembered to leave a gift to Blessed Sacrament in your will? If you haven't, please prayerfully consider this request. Your gift will help ensure the mission of Blessed Sacrament will continue to grow, serving the needs of our community and families forever. If you would like more information about leaving a legacy gift to Blessed Sacrament, contact Fr. Tony Kruse or the Parish Office at 319-233-6179.

In celebration of the 'Year of Saint Joseph", we will recite the Prayer to St. Joseph at all Masses. A copy of this Prayer is included as a bookmark in our 2021 Breaking Bread books, which are available for pickup in the Gathering Space or bin located outside the parish office. To print a personal copy, please CLICK ON THE PICTURE.

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, Sea of Galilee, Cana, Jericho and more. The Holy Land Pilgrimage is confirmed for May 9-19, 2022. There will be a pilgrimage information meeting with the agent at Blessed Sacrament on Wednesday, August 18th at 6:30 p.m. in Putz Hall.

Tuesday, June 22, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm , COR @ 220 E. 4th Street. Learn more about the Archdiocese of Dubuque's IMPACT formation program for adults and young adults who desire a deeper relationship with Christ and a greater understanding of the Catholic faith. The next IMPACT series starts in September 2021 and meets on Saturdays in Iowa Falls.More information is available at www.dbqarch.org/IMPACT. For questions, contact Matt Selby at m.selby@dbqarch.org.

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.

If you're concerned about the faith formation of a young adult in college, the most important thing you can do is to help get them connected to a campus ministry program or the local Catholic parish near their school. Contact cards which you can send to a campus ministry or parish office are available in the Gathering Space. Addresses for Catholic campus ministry programs and local parishes near Iowa college and universities are available online by clicking on the picture accompanying this article.

Start saving your scrap metal for our third Scrap Metal Drive at Queen of Peace Parish in Waterloo. Date: Saturday, June 26, 2021 Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Where: Queen of Peace, 320 Mulberry St, Waterloo, IA 50703 Some ideas/examples of accepted material: metal chairs, shelving, steel, aluminum, tire rims, air conditioners, metal cabinets, anything metal. If you have any questions regarding donations, please call 319-226-3655. Mark your calendar and share with your family and friends. Thank you!

Our Tuesday morning Bible Study is is open to men and women, young and old. This opportunity to share faith and ask questions is held 9:00am on Tuesdays in the Gathering Space at church. Please call Bev Seger at 319-290-9492 or email c>seger@mchsi.com if you are interested in attending.

Our Summer Religious Education program for 2021 is ON! Summer RE is a two-week, 3 hours a day, experience where our youth entering grades Kindergarten through High School will grow in their faith, have tons of fun, and experience Christ in a new and profound way. Our 2021 program will be the weeks of June 14th and June 21st, each day being from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta Middle School, 3225 W. 9th Street, Waterloo. You can call the Faith Formation office at 319-233-0498 to register or register online by clicking on the image.

The Waterloo parishes are excited to offer a 2-week "summer school" session for religious education for high school youth! Classes will be held the weeks of June 14 and June 21 at Blessed Maria middle school. Youth who will be in grades 9 - 11 this fall are invited to sign up. Each week will explore different topics so students can attend for one or both weeks. Cost is $50 for one week or $95 for both weeks. If you have any questions, please contact Youth Minister Annie Zeets via email at: anniezeets@gmail.com or pjhone 319-239-0163. Register online by clicking on the image.

Join us for an eight-week journey through the Lord's Prayer that will help you grow and deepen your prayer life. The Prayer Course will run this summer on Monday evenings from 8:30pm-9:30pm online beginning June 7. Once you register you will receive the direct ZOOM link to join the group each week online! Register today by clicking on the image! Questions? Contact Maggie: 319-233-6179, or email: dbq208s2@dbqarch.org