March 16-22. This year's online retreat features reflections on the Beatitudes by Pope Francis. Receive a daily Scripture reading, the Pope's reflection and prayer for personal meditation; share your thoughts and read comments from other participants on our retreat blog. For more information, call 319-233-0498 or visit us online at www.waterloocatholics.org/online-lenten-retreat.

Riverview Conference Center, Cedar Falls - March 27 to 29, 2020. You are heartily invited to COME HOME! - We hope you are available to join us for the weekend. The Holy Spirit is moving and the weekend will be exactly what you need. We will be sleeping in bunk beds, eating delicious food, hearing inspirational talks, and relaxing in prayer. Be sure to reserve your spot or invite someone soon, space is limited. If you have any questions, please call Kris Ward at 563-568-7344 or Doug Moore at 319-239-8567. We look forward to serving you and having you COME HOME!

Our Tuesday morning Bible Study is reconvening March 24th at 9:00 a.m. in the Church. We will study the Gospel of Matthew, Chapters 1-16 using the Threshold Bible Study Guide. Through Scripture reading, study, reflection, conversation, and prayer we'll examine the book of Matthew with both mind and heart over a 6-week period. Please consider joining our small group. If you have questions, please call Beverly Seger at 290-9492, or email c.seger@mchsi.com.

You are invited to attend the next Archdiocese Holy Hour for Vocations to be held on Monday, March 30th, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. at, St. Mary Catholic Church, Waverly. Our Holy Hour will feature a witness talk by a seminarian.

Blessed Sacrament, along with other Waterloo churches and religious organizations, will be packaging nutrient-rich, dehydrated food packets on Wednesday, March 11th in the Parish Center. We will be staffing two packaging sessions, one from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm and the other from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. There is also a need for setup assistance at 10:00 am. This effort will produce 43,000 finished meals which will be distributed across Northeast Iowa to those in need. Please sign up to help in the Gathering Space after mass or online at www.blessedsacramentwaterloo.org.

Our next Catholic Witness Hour will be held on Monday, February 24th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm in the Church Hall, St. Edward Parish. Cedar Valley Catholic Evangelization Outreach hosts this opportunity for Catholic adults and young adults who want to be inspired in their practice of the Catholic faith. Enjoy a free supper, before, during or after the witness talk. Open to the Public. No pre-registration. Invite a family member or friend who might appreciate this opportunity. Information available by calling 319-233-0498 and online at www.waterloocatholics.org/catholic-witness-hour.

THURSDAY - March 5th & TUESDAY - March 10th. Blessed Sacrament volunteers deliver prepared noontime meals to people in Waterloo, Evansdale, Elk Run Heights and Washburn on the first Thursday and second Tuesday of each month. Routes average about 20 miles (round trip). Total time commitment is around 2 hours. To volunteer, please contact Michelle Graff at 319-429-2223.

Knights of Columbus Council #700 will be holding a Fish Fry on Friday, Mar 20th in the Parish Center from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Cost is $10 fro Adults and $5 for children ages 5-12, Kids under 5 eat FREE. Proceeds support Charitable Giving in our community.

We are in need of a Pianist or Organist once or twice a month. If you are interested in playing, please contact Deacon John Herman, Music Director, 233-7852 or the Parish Office, 233-6179.