Blessed Sacrament parish hired a new part-time custodian who will work daily: late afternoons and evening hours. We are still looking to fill another part-time custodial position for a few morning hours. The St. Faustina: Love and Mercy movie tickets are still available at local theaters or online for one more show on Monday, December… Continue reading Pastor’s Note 11/17/19
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Divine Mercy Cenacle at Blessed Sacrament
Divine Mercy Cenacles Forming in the Northtowns A reported estimated 100,000 people nationwide went to see the one-time screening of the movie "Faustina: Love and Mercy" on October 28, 2019. Most of the shows in over 700 theaters were sold-out. The movie is a professionally produced faith-inspiring docu-drama in English about the life, vocation, visions… Continue reading Divine Mercy Cenacle at Blessed Sacrament
Pastor’s Note 11/10/19
Parish families are invited to join in a celebration of the monthly "Family Mass" this Sunday at 10:00 am. Teens are welcome to minister as lectors, and Children are welcome to come up for the homily. Parents with children are welcome to bring up the gifts at the Offertory time. All are welcome to join… Continue reading Pastor’s Note 11/10/19
Pastor’s Note 11/3/19
Bishop Edward Grosz sent a very nice thank you card again congratulating our parish on the wonderful celebration of the Mass on the occasion of the 90th anniversary. I thank our Parish Trustee Sally Kingsley and all the 90th Anniversary Committee Volunteers for a job well done. All parish volunteers, big and small, visible and… Continue reading Pastor’s Note 11/3/19
Pastor’s Note 10/27/19
With Much Gratitude & Appreciation: Our full-time custodian, Tim McInerney, recently chose to return to the career he had prior to taking this position. We are very grateful for the many improvements Tim has implemented the past two years. Our beautiful and beloved campus is now better managed, organized and has a structured maintenance routine.… Continue reading Pastor’s Note 10/27/19
Pastor’s Note 10/13/19
Blessed Sacrament’s Legion of Mary group has started doing the home census visits last week. They will continue through October, visiting many homes within the parish’s geographical boundaries. It is a pilot phase, which will lead to a much broader effort next spring. Please welcome them, if they happen to visit you. For more information… Continue reading Pastor’s Note 10/13/19
Pastor’s Note 10/6/19
Legion of Mary is one of our parish newest prayer and evangelization society. They meet weekly on Wednesday evenings and recently responded to the Pastor’s invitation to lead the parish outreach and evangelization efforts by doing the home census visits. The first groups will start this weekend and continue through October, visiting all homes at… Continue reading Pastor’s Note 10/6/19
Pastor’s Note 9/29/19
Due to diminished Sunday offertory and other income, it became necessary to lower the parish's operating expenses. We did it by cutting some hours and benefits of all the paid staff to help balance the operating budget for the current fiscal year, which started September 1st. We are also very appreciative of a few generous… Continue reading Pastor’s Note 9/29/19
Pastor’s Note 9/15/19
Scout Troop #286 held an Eagle Scout Ceremony for one of their members, Phillip Callari at Blessed Sacrament Church on September 7th, 2019. We congratulate Phillip and encourage parish families with children to consider joining scouting with Troop #286. Pictured from left are: Fr. Matt (Pastor), Trish Callari (mom), Phillip Callari, David Callari (dad), Dan Dahlke… Continue reading Pastor’s Note 9/15/19
Pastor’s Note 9/8/19
I am happy to report that the recent parish rummage sale organized and run by our parish Faith Formation Youth Minister, Carolyn Prefontaine, brought in a profit of $2,200 which will be used to help the Faith Formation and Youth Ministry programs. Thank you to Carolyn and all those who came to help with… Continue reading Pastor’s Note 9/8/19
