Blessed Sacrament 

Catholic Church 

On December 2nd at 7:00 p.m., the movie "Faustina: Love and Mercy" will have one showing only at both Marcus Theaters in Cedar Falls and Waterloo. This message of Divine Mercy that God loves all of us and wants us to know of His mercy, which is greater than our sins, is so important. St. John Paul II said the mercy of God is the answer to the problems of our times and the message of the third millenium. He beatified and canonized Sr. Maria Faustina Kowalski on April 18, 1993. Why not make this movie a part of you and your family's Advent preparation.

Poinsettias in memory of loved ones will be available this year at $12.00 per plant. Forms are available in the Gathering Space. Envelopes and completed order forms can be placed in the drop off box in the Gathering Space, placed in the offertory, or dropped off at the Rectory. Please have your Poinsettia memorial in by December 17th so your loved one's name will be included on the Memorial List.

Our parish is once again partnering with Hy-Vee Stores to support the needs of the hungry in our community by filling food bags for area families. Empty food bags, with list attached, are available in the Gathering Space. Fill and return by December 15. You may also purchase bags at the Hy-Vee on Ansborough Ave. Let the cashier know that you want to purchase a bag (or 2) and the Ansborough H-Vee will have the groceries delivered to Blessed Sacrament. Cost of the bags is approx. $18.00. Bag collection will continue through December 15th. Thank You.

THURSDAY - DEC 5th & TUESDAY - DEC 10th. Blessed Sacrament volunteers deliver pre-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 the Parish Office at 319.233.6179.

We all need to observe safety and the necessity of travel during the harsh winter months in Iowa. Therefore, daily weekday Masses will follow the school closing rules. Tuesday, 5:30 pm Masses will be cancelled if school has been dismissed or let out early for the day. If school has a late start or is cancelled in the morning, there will be no 8:00 am Mass for that day. Inclement weather does not apply to Funeral Masses.