Blessed Sacrament

Father Slampak
Rev. John A. Slampak, Pastor
 



Our Mission

We, the People of Blessed Sacrament, see ourselves as a community of faith, united by Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Through our celebration of the Sacraments, we proclaim His Presence and offer our service to all.


You are Vistor Number

Eucharist icon Welcome to Blessed Sacrament!
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 25, 2010 - July 31, 2010

We invite you to explore opportunities to know Jesus Christ and grow deeper in your Catholic Christian faith.   



Catholics Returning Home
  • Were you raised Catholic but do not come or seldom come to church anymore?
  • Are you a Catholic who now feels separated from your Church?
  • Would you like to know more about the Catholic Church again?
No matter how ling you have been away an no matter the reason, we invite you to consider renewing your relation ship with the Catholic Church.

If you would like additional information, please contact Helen Snyder at (630) 879-6751.

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Blessed Sacrament Knights of Columbus Council
Officer Election/Planning Meeting Held


Our first organizational meeting for our new Knights of Columbus Council was held on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Blessed Sacrament in Holy Family Hall. As a group, we proposed the following slate of officers for our new council:


Grand KnightGarry Daly
ChaplainRev. John Slampak
Deputy Grand Knight   John Whitney
ChancellorKen McLaughlin
RecorderBill Middleton
Financial SecretaryCharles Noyes
RecorderRegis Snyder
LecturerAppointed by the Grand Knight
AdvocateBryan Ballard
WardenMel Weeks
Inside GuardBrian Pientak
Outside GuardBill Simms
Trustee - 3 yearSteve Gaspardo
Trustee - 2 yearKen Kish
Trustee - 1 yearGabe Bourge


This is a proposed slate. Anyone can decide to run for an office at the time of the election if nominated from the floor. A full detailed description of the officers duties can be found in the following pdf document:



Our next meeting will be August 10th at 7:30 pm where we will officially elect our new officers.

For additional information on the Knights of Columbus, please contact:
Garry Daly (630) 892-3858



Diocesan Stewardship 2010

A sincere “thank you” to all, who have responded to Diocesan Stewardship 2010. We truly appreciate your support and generosity. Once our parish goal is paid, all money collected beyond our goal will be returned to the parish. As was mentioned in our first letter, this money will be placed in our building/maintenance fund to make necessary repairs to our lower parking lot and hopefully update the restrooms in Holy Family Hall.

If you are unable to contribute this year due to unemployment or other difficulties, please just sign and return your card that we may forward that information to Rockford. If you have misplaced your DS envelope, there are extra ones on the table in the Narthex or call the parish office.

“No gift is too small” when given from the heart.



Two Important Dates

Please reserve Sunday, September 12th for our Anniversary picnic and Sunday, October 3rd for our dinner at the Piper Banquets. Details will follow, but we know how fast one's calendar fills up, so we want to make sure that you keep these dates available to join in on the festivities.



Religious Education Registration
2010 - 2011 School Year

Registration forms for the 2010 - 2011 school year are available after our weekend Masses or you may pick one up in the Education Office on Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until noon.

This year we will be adding a class for four year olds on Sunday from 9:00 - 10:15 am along with our regular classes kindergarten through 5th grade. Your child must be four years old as of August 31, 2010.

Also, there will be the Sacrament of Confirmation for our freshmen and sophomores (both Catholic and Public schools) during this school year. All candidates for Confirmation must register for our 2010 and 2011 Religious Education Program.

Our schedule will be:

Day Time Grades
Wednesday6:30 – 7:45 pmKindergarten through 8th grade
Sunday9:00 – 10:15 amFour Year Olds and Kindergarten through 5th grade
Sunday5:00 – 7:00 pm (bi-weekly)6th, 7th, 8th grade and Confirmation students


To enroll your child/children in our religious education program, you must be registered in our Parish Community.

Choice will be on a first come – first serve basis. Please check your child"s sport’s calendar before registering your child so he/she will be free to attend class.

The new school year will begin with a Parish Picnic on the church grounds on Sunday, September 12th beginning at 12:00 noon, to celebrate our 40th Anniversary and the opening of the new school year. Regular classes will begin on Wednesday evening, Sepetember 15th and sunday morning and eventing on September 19th.

The Parents’ Orientation meeting will take place at each oof the opening sessions while your child is in class (you need only to attend one session). Again, it is required that one parent attend this meeting.



Comfirmation 2010 - 2011 School Year

There will be the Sacrament of Confirmation ofr our freshmen and sophomores (both Catholic and Public Schools) during this school year. All candidates for Confirmation must register for our 2010 and 2011 Religious Education Program.

The Program will begin on September 19th. The Confirmation class with their parents will meet for the 10:30 am Mass followed by a continental breakfast and meeting.

Please mark your calendar as this opening meeting is required for all in our Confirmation class. After the meeting (1:00 pm), the students will travel to LaSalle Manor for a Retreat beginning at 2:00 pm.


For more information call the Parish Office at (630) 897-1029.



Pre-Baptismal Class

There will be a pre-baptismal class Monday, August 2nd at 6:30 pm in the religious education center.

Classes are for parents expecting a child or have a child to be baptized but have not attended a class here at Blessed Sacrament. The next class will be in November. A Couple may attend this class anytime during the pregnancy. Reservations are required.



Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Do you know someone who is seeking a deeper relationship with God, and may wish to explore what the Catholic Church teaches? Pray to be inspired by the Holy Spirit to invite a spouse, friends, a neighbor or a co-worker to "Come and See" what our Catholic faith is all about. The inquiry period is a time for individuals to ask questions and explore the basic beliefs of our Church. Classes will begin in September.

For more information call the Parish Office at (630) 897-1029.



Diocese of Rockford – Summer Vocations Camps

The Vocation Office of the Diocese of Rockford is once again sponsoring fun filled summer camps at Bishop Lane Retreat Center. The cost is only $75.00. More information is available at http://www.rockvoc.org or call the Diocesan Vocation Office at: (815) 399-4300 X375.

The following camps are being offered:
  • First Call Retreat -
    This retreat is for young adults boys entering 10th grade
    and thru college, and will take place from
    August 1st - 4th, 2010.



Funeral Choir

We are in need of more singers. Your "time and talent" would be greatly appreciated. All that is needed is your voice and an hour or two of your time during the day. If you carry a tune, you're qualified. Would love to have you as part of our ministry. If you are interested in joining the Funeral Choir, please call Linda Fandrich at (630) 896-9116.



Remember In Your Prayers

Our homebound and nursing home parishioners and the unemployed. May the healing hand of God rest on these people and comfort them in their time of need.




Our Advertisers

During this year, please patronize these businesses. These are tough economic times, it is important that we recognize and tell our sponsors that we appreciate their support. The income from these Ads not only pays for the printing of our weekly bulletin but helps to maintain our parish buildings and grounds.


THANK YOU
ADVERTISERS FOR SPONSORING OUR WEEKLY BULLETIN!



Are you Traveling?

Mass Times is a free nationwide ministry to traveling Catholics. Travelers can call (410) 676-6000 or access the web site at www.masstimes.org for free information on the location of the nearest Church and times of Masses on weekends and Holy Days.   



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