Monday, June 8, 2020. 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 register at the class. Participants must have the ability to download and print materials. To register online, click on the picture or contact the parish office at 319.233.6179.

Our annual Salad Supper is scheduled for Thursday, August 27th. Our theme this year is: "A Recipe for Fun!" We are also planning a Bake Sale and more! Please, keep watching the bulletin, our website and parish Facebook page for updates!

Would you like to pre-order a cookbook? The title of the cookbook is "Come to the Table" and the price is $10.00 each. This Blessed Sacrament cookbook includes a brief history of our parish, as well as 328 recipes from various parishioners. Please contact Ann Baumgartner at 319.984.6457 or Beth Sadd at 319.240.4380. The pre-order deadline is May 31, 2020.

Effective immediately, Fr. Kevin Earlywine will no longer live stream the noon Spanish Mass at Blessed Sacrament parish. Fr. Kevin will still offer a noon Spanish Live Stream Mass through his Hispanic Ministry Facebook page, which can be accessed here: https://www.facebook.com/HispanosFranklinHardin/. Also, a Spanish-language Mass with the Archbishop is live streamed every Sunday at 10am at: https://dbqarch.org/live-broadcasts. Padre Kevin no puede ofrecer la Misa de Español a las 12:00 por "Blessed Sacrament parish Livestream." En lugar de esta, Padre Kevin todavía va a ofrecer la Misa de Español a las 12:00 por su Facebook page de su parroquia, aqui: https://www.facebook.com/HispanosFranklinHardin/ O también hay la opción de la Misa con el arzobispo por su Livestream a las 10:00 por la manana. Puede mirar aqui https://dbqarch.org/live-broadcasts.

Message from Trinity Tour Travels & Fr. Tony, We know the current situation is unsettling and hope that you and your families are safe and well. We have been carefully monitoring the health and safety updates related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). As the number of Coronavirus cases is dramatically increasing all around the world and after careful consideration; we are very saddened to inform you that Father Tony and Trinity Tour Travels have decided to postpone your Holy Land tour to the year of 2021. We know many of you were so eager to visit the Holy Land but the safety of our travelers is our priority. Unfortunately, we don’t have an exact date yet. The future is truly unpredictable at this moment. Once everything gets back to normal, we will take every precaution before deciding on a new date. In the meantime, let us all focus on encompassing his love and passing that love on to others. Please stay safe and healthy.

May 22 - 30: Prepare to celebrate the great feast of Pentecost with our nine-day online novena. Our free, online novena features daily prayers and reflections, delivered by email. Pray this novena on your own schedule, at home or work. To register for the novena delivered by email, click on the picture.

We have uploaded all the great photos taken at our 2020 Winter Gala for your viewing pleasure. Missing seeing your many Parish friends during the pandemic? Here is a great way to see them virtually and relive all the fun of being with them while being Safe At Home.

April 29, 2020, 10:00am to Noon. By Video Conference. To Learn More, Click on the Image

Many of us will be spending the next couple of weeks at home - safe and healthy! Looking for things to do?? Check out your jewelry - donate to the garage sale!!! We accept all of it - if you have broken pieces, please donate as customers purchase these for crafts. Contact Margaret Klein with questions: 319-429-1907.

Sunday, March 22nd 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. Thank you for your continued support.

Blessed Sacrament will be serving the Community Meal in Scallon Hall at Queen of Peace on Tuesday, March 24th from 4:30-6:00 pm. Workers are always needed and contributions are welcome to help with the cost of food. Use your "Feed the Hungry" envelopes to contribute towards this meal or donate online by visiting https://blessedsacramentwaterloo.org/donations and select "Feed The Hungry". Please contact Betty Gauger at 233-0156 if you can help.

Think about the people, charities and organizations that are 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, please contact Fr. Kruse at 319-233-6179.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Just a reminder, there is handicap seating in the front of the church that is easily accessible on the St. Joseph side of the Sanctuary. Please use the handicap entrance between the church and the Anne K. Sulentic Parish Center; it is a short distance to walk and there is plenty of parking. Please remember, handicap seating in the front and back of the church is reserved for the handicapped and disabled. If you are neither, please sit in a pew. Thank You!

The Blessed Sacrament Alpha series starts February 5, 2020 and meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. in Putz Hall. Alpha is FREE so invite a friend or family member to attend with you! You can sign-up by calling the Parish Office, emailing Maggie England: dbq208s2@dbqarch.org or through our website.