Thursday, January 1, is the Feast of Mary the Mother of God. It is a holy day of obligation. You have the
same obligation to attend Mass as on Sunday. Masses at Blessed Sacrament are: Wednesday, December 31 at 5:30pm and Thursday, January 1 at 9:00am
The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving. We will also close at noon on Wednesday, November 26. Have a happy Thanksgiving!
Women of the parish are invited to an Advent Book Study. We'll be reading Matthew Kelly's "Holy Moments". We'll meet on Wednesday evenings from 7-8 pm in the Rectory basement beginning on Wednesday, December 3. Please call or text Brittani Newton (217.415.8223) or Carolyn Oldenburg (217.473.5088) for more information.
The Women’s Club is hosting a Friendsgiving Dinner for ladies of the parish on Thursday, November 6 in the school cafeteria. This is a great opportunity to gather with our flock of parish friends for fun, fellowship & food. The doors open at 5:30pm and a traditional Thanksgiving dinner will be served at 6:00pm. After dinner we will have an informal Q & A with Fr. Kehoe, fun games and door prizes.
Registration for this year's event is closed.
Please contact Sharon Schraeder at 217-971-6467 if you have any questions.
All adult members of the parish are invited to attend the Pastor's Annual Party on Sunday, November 23 from 5:00pm to 7:30pm in the school cafeteria. Join us for hearty appetizers as we kick off the Advent season with fun and fellowship.
New this year! Childcare is provided for $5 per child.
Ring in the Holiday season with the resplendent music of Bach & Handel! Please join the singers of the Choral Society in the gorgeous surroundings of Blessed Sacrament Church for this beloved annual tradition. And be sure to bring along a warmed-up voice for the obligatory sing-along encore of the Hallelujah Chorus!
Tickets: $20, available either online or at the door. Concert is expected to sell out, so advance booking is recommended. Click on the headline above to go to the ticket sales site.
Blessed Sacrament School is looking for parishioners and grandparents interested in volunteering at the school. Please complete the application form by clicking on the headline above and submit to the school.
Join us at Bar Bella for an evening of fellowship, fun and friendly conversation. Thursday, October 2 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Bar Bella is located inside Bella Boutique on 2805 W. White Oaks Dr. Drinks are available for purchase. Bring a friend!
Save the Date! Our Annual Flu Shot Clinic (for anyone ages 10 and over) will take place after all Weekend Masses on September 20 and 21. The Clinic is sponsored by Hy-Vee Pharmacy. There is no charge with Medicare/Medicaid card and most insurance companies) The Sunday Flu Shot Clinics will include free coffee and donuts for all (with or without a flu shot)! Mark your calendars—protect yourself-get a flu shot.
Download a consent form below and bring the completed form to the clinic to save time!
The Parish Office will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 1. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 2 at 8:00 AM. Wishing everyone a safe and joyous holiday!
The Distribution of Communion in the school parking lot has been discontinued as of July 27, 2025. If you would like to have Communion brought to your home, please contact the parish office at 217-528-7521.
Seminarian Devin Flach is offering a class on the Trinity beginning Tuesday, July 1. Classes will run through July 22 and you may attend any or all of the classes. The class will take place from 7 - 8:15 pm in the Rectory basement. No need to sign up! Bring a Bible and notebook if you like to take notes!
Blessed Sacrament, get ready to hit the trails for the ultimate Alaskan adventure! VBS will be happening June 23rd—June 27th and you're invited! Students from Preschool to 5th grade are able to register for VBS and students 6th grade - high school are able to sign up for group helpers and leaders. Cost is $30 per student and includes a t-shirt. We will need help with artistic planning, decorating, teaching students, helping with snack time, and much more. Adults are welcome to volunteer as well; the more the merrier! Please contact Amanda Malawy at malawy@bssbruins.org for interest in volunteering or pick up a registration form in the parish! You can also sign up to attend or volunteer online by clicking on the headline above.
Blessed Sacrament School is hiring for multiple positions for the 2025/26 school year. We are looking for a full time classroom aide and an administrative assistant. Click on the headline above to download the job descriptions.