The Spirit led people of Blessed Sacrament will be a joyful, Christ-centered, sacramental community of love, service, and peace, standing with God's people as a beacon of hope.
Because our hearts are burning within us, we the Community of Blessed Sacrament are disciples of Christ, witnessing the love of God through worship, service and lifelong faith formation.
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Along with prayer and almsgiving, fasting is one of the three pillars of Lent. In a message for Lent in 2008, Pope Benedict XVI described these as “specific tasks that accompany the faithful...
Reflections on the Triduum: Join Seminarian Intern Peter Binder in the Church on Sunday, March 24 @ 6:30 PM for reflections on the three most important days of the liturgical year: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. We will explore the historical and theological roots of these striking liturgies and draw out what they mean for our own lives. Whether or not you've attended these liturgies before, they contain so much that can speak to our experience.
SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024 AT THE MAJESTIC MOON. Social Hour begins at 6pm. Save the date and plan to celebrate in the Easter Season with an evening that will sure to be a blast with your Parish family & friends! A Dueling Pianos night is coming, along with a silent auction, food, beverages, good music and good conversation. This is a fundraising event. More details to come soon. For now, please save the date!
ATTENTION LADIES OF BLESSED SACRAMENT! The Parish Life Committee is looking for two women to be the new coordinators for the Spring Salad Supper & Vendor Show. We have all the notes you need from the previous coordinators of this event to help you plan and we even have parishioners who are willing to help with certain aspects of the evening itself. This is a great gift to give the women of the Parish. Team up with a friend, a family member, or a small group of friends to run this fun and well-attended event for our Parish! If interested, please contact Parish Life Committee Chair: Kelley Schmitz at schmitz_kelley@yahoo.com or (515)-689-6279.
Terri Glidewell has announced her upcoming retirement in March. Thank you, Terri, for your many years of dedicated service to the parish. You will be missed! With her retirement, the decision has been made to not hire a new bookkeeper. Amy Johnston, the Business Manager, will take on some of Terri' duties, in addition to her current duties. Since Amy is taking on additional duties, that will affect her availability in the office. So, starting Monday, March 4th, the parish office will be limited to visits by appointment only on Mondays. Tuesdays through Fridays, the Parish Office will be open as usual from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
FRIDAYS, FEBRUARY 16, MARCH 1 AND MARCH 22, 5:00 - 7:30 PM, PARISH CENTER. COST: $14 (in advance) and $15 (at the door). MENU: Fish, Shrimp, Potatoes, Mac and Cheese, Coleslaw, Vegetable, Rolls, Water & Lemonade. Just like last year, we are asking for volunteers in the parish to help with these fish frys. We need help setting up, serving the meal, and cleaning up. If you can help with any of these dates, please contact Tim PIllack by email at: pillack123@mchsi.com or text message at 319-269-6656.