Blessed Sacrament Parish

06/04/2026

Today is the first day of the Sacred Heart Novena for Our Nation 🇺🇸

From the desk of Fr. Billy Dodge:
"As our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, the bishops of the United States are consecrating our country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. There is a novena of prayers from June 3 - June 11, culminating in the consecration on June 12. This act of consecration reminds us that the Heart of Christ is the source of all love, mercy, healing, and hope. At a time when our nation faces many challenges and divisions, we entrust ourselves anew to the Heart that was pierced for our salvation.

Bishop Battersby has asked the faithful of our diocese to join in this effort by praying a Sacred Heart prayer and participating in a novena leading up to the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart. I encourage every parishioner and family to take part.

Sacred Heart prayers can be found on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) website at:
https://www.usccb.org/prayers/prayer-sacred-heart-jesus

and the Sacred Heart Novena is available at:
https://www.usccb.org/novena-sacred-heart-jesus --day-1-heart-of-jesus-aflame-with-love-for-us.

Just as the Eucharist reveals Christ's abiding presence among us, devotion to the Sacred Heart draws us into the depths of His love for each person and for the whole world."

Several of our parishioners are tracking their novenas on coloring sheets!

06/01/2026

An update on our parish parking lot and note from our Pastor, Fr. Billy Dodge:

“Blessed Sacrament Parish is beginning several major improvement projects on the school building this summer, including a new roof, new windows, and an updated HVAC system. These are significant investments in the future of Catholic elementary education and will help ensure that our facilities continue serving generations to come.

Because of the construction, portions of the parking lot will be fenced off and unavailable during much of the summer. Parking may at times be more limited than usual. Therefore, I would ask those who are able-bodied and able to walk a greater distance to consider parking a block or two away from the church when attending Mass or parish events. Doing so will help preserve the closest parking spaces for parishioners with mobility needs, health concerns, or young families.

Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and support during this time of improvement and renewal. Please keep all of the construction workers, parish staff, and volunteers in your prayers throughout the summer months.”

05/22/2026

Happy to share our water fountains are back up and running! Also featuring our brand new hydration station 🤩 Perfect for thirsty kiddos who just finished a Sunday donut and a lap around the parish hall 🤣

05/03/2026

Last Sunday was an incredibly special day for our second grade students and their families! Congratulations to our First Communicants who received their First Holy Communion on Sunday, April 26.

📸 Many thanks to our photographer Jessica Fritsch-Boland

04/25/2026

A heartfelt ‘Congratulations!’ to our young men and women who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last Wednesday. May you be led by the Holy Spirit throughout your life!

04/22/2026

It’s Administrative Professionals Day! We are so grateful for you Ellen, and everything you do to keep our parish thriving!

04/07/2026

We rejoice in the gift of His Great Love and the miracle of the Resurrection. The richness of our faith is a profound gift, made especially tangible through the beauty of the Paschal Triduum.

A special note of gratitude to the hard work of the choir and musicians, decorators, sponsors, clergy, ushers, readers, servers, and countless other volunteers who made the last few days so beautiful.

Highlights from the Triduum:

03/30/2026