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.
On May 8, 2025, the Catholic Church elected its new pope, and for the first time in history, an American sits in the chair of St. Peter. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, O.S.A. was elected among his...
Pray for mercy with the prayer Jesus gave St. Faustina in 1935.
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Ash Wednesday 2025: The start of the Lenten season Lent comes providentially to reawaken us, to shake us from our lethargy. Pope Francis Table of Contents What is Ash Wednesday? In 2025, like in...
Middle School Serve 'n Slide is happening on July 22-23. This overnight service experience is for students entering grades 6-8 for the 2025-2026 school year. We'll gather at St. Pat's in Cedar Falls and head out for a day of service. Overnight will be at St. Pat's, and then the next day we'll head out to Lost Island. Cost is $50/students ($25 if you have a Lost Island season pass). For more info, visit: waterloocatholics.org/middle-school-youth-ministry OR contact Annie Zeets: 319-239-0163.
Our Garage Sale Team is accepting donations for the Fall Sale. donation drop-offs must be scheduled through Margaret Klein (please do not drop items off outside the doors). To schedule a donation drop-off, PLEASE CONACT MARGARET KELIN AT 319-429-1907. Fall Garage Sale need: Does anyone have any unused pool noodles lying around? Our Garage Sale Team could use them for the sale. Believe it or not, pool noodles are used to display flowers in the Garage Sale's floral department. You can contact Margaret Klein, or simply drop off pool noodles to the Parish Office and we'll make sure that they get to where they need to be. THANK YOU!
Did you know that Campus Ministry is one of the strongest ways to form highly faithful young adults? One of the best things you can do for teen who are moving on to college is to connect them with a College Campus Ministry. Parents, reach out to the Catholic Student Center where your child will be attending and let them know that she/he is coming.
DID YOU KNOW that every Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm, we have Eucharistic Exposition (Adoration) here in our parish? While we have at least one person per hour serving as guardian, we would love to have more committed adorers (guardians) for each hour. Now that the weather is getting nicer and the daylight is longer, would you consider becoming a regular Wednesday adorer for just one hour? Please contact Maggie in the office if you would like to sign up for the 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, or 7pm hour.
The Blessed Carlo Acutis movie is in theaters April 27-29. Go and check out this documentary on Blessed Carlos Acutis, who was supposed to be canonized this Sunday, but it has been postponed due to the passing of Pope Francis. This movie is being shown at Crossroads Marcus Theaters in Waterloo, and it expresses the life of Carlo Acutis, the boy whose faith has captivated Catholics worldwide. You don't want to miss it! For mmore info and tickets, visit: www.carloacutisfilm.com.
‘Fighting Spirit’ highlights the vital role of chaplains, including now-Venerable Emil Kapaun.
Film that highlights the heroic role of chaplains is available...