Sunday, October 20th, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. at Sidecar Coffee, 221 W. Jefferson St., Waterloo. New to the area? Starting college? Looking to get more involved in the parish or meet young adults? Come join us for a drink or snack on us at Sidecar anytime between 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Columbus High School students will be collecting monetary donations after all Masses on October 26th & 27th for the annual Food Drive. All money collected will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul to buy food from the NE Iowa Food Bank for their Christmas Food Basket Give Away. Thank you for helping us in this effort.

Sunday, October 27th 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.

Come Join Us! Our Tuesday morning Bible Study would welcome a few more men or women to share in the studying of God's Word. We meet at 9:00 a.m. in the Church. Call Bev Seger at 290-9492 with questions.

Monday, October 14th - 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Rectory Classroom, Sacred Heart Parish. 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. To register, contact the Parish Office at 319.233.6179 or register online by CLICKING ON THE PICTURE.

Our annual survey of parishioners will be held at all Masses the weekend of October 19 & 20. Please prayerfully consider how you can share your gifts from God through support of our Parish ministries and participate in our survey at Mass, or you may do so now by completing an online survey by CLICKING ON THE PICTURE. Thank you for your continuing commitment to witness the love of God through worship, service and life-long faith formation.

1215 Wallgate Ave, Waterloo - Many quality items to choose from: Crafts, Quilting, Holiday, Linens and Housewares. - Thursday, Oct 24th 3:00 - 7:00 pm - Friday, Oct 25th 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Saturday, Oct 26th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Noon)

Blessed Sacrament will be serving the Community Meal in Scallon Hall at Queen of Peace on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 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.

Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 9:30-11:30 am in the Rectory Classroom, Sacred Heart Parish. 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. To register for the class, please call the parish office at 233-6179 or register online by CLICKING HERE.

CLOW will resume at the 10:30 a.m. Masses in September. During CLOW time, young children are taught a simplified main message of the day's readings. Volunteers are needed for this ministry. Easy-to-use leader guides and training are provided. This is a great opportunity for adults and middle/high school students to help these young children learn the Word of the Lord. Contact the parish office if you are interested or have questions.

Calling the youth of the parish! We are seeking boy and girls in grades 3 and up to join the Youth Choir. We sing once a month on the second Sunday and practices are held right before Mass. If you love to sign and are coming to Mass anyway, please join us on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 9:45 a.m. for practice! If you have questions, please reach out to Kathy Grete at kgrete@cfu.net or 319.610.2849.

Pass on the Good News! - What good news? The Good News of Jesus Christ and our Catholic faith! Children and youth, kindergarten through 8th grade are signing up for the Waterloo parishes' Religious Education programs. You can help them learn and grow in faith by becoming a catechist or helper. With weekly classes offered Wednesday evenings and once-a-month Saturday morning classes, you can find a time that fits your schedule. As you nurture the faith of our young, you will learn and grow as well! We provide you with training, materials, and support. If interested or for more information, contact the Waterloo Faith Formation office at 319-233-0498 or email beckymcelroyff@gmail.com.

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 319.233.6179.

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!