The school and parish offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2020 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

We will hold an All-School Mass on Wednesday, January 22 at 8:20 AM to commemorate the National Sanctity of Human Life Day. All are welcome.

Join us, at your convenience, in the Rectory Basement on Monday mornings. On Monday, January 27 we will begin a series on "Jesus and the End Times" from Dr. Brant Pitre. During Lent we will engage in a series entitled "Forgiven" from the Augustine Institute. Please call Deacon Dave Erdmann at 528-7521 ext. 116 if you have questions.

Join the men of the parish on February 15 and 16 at the Villa Marie on Lake Springfield where you will see if you are prepared for the challenges of Renewal. Are you prepared for the Challenge of Living a New Life in Christ? Click on the title above to sign up online. The rewards will be great. For questions call David Senger 741-4759 or Deacon Tom 416-9713.

Our original Timothy P. Schmalz statue will be dedicated at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 26. Please join us for this special celebration. See article below for more information.

Mark your calendar for this fun evening! Food trucks and entertainment after the Saturday 4:30 PM Mass.

Take a minute this weekend, December 14 and 15, to sign up to pray for our priests in 2020. There are calendars in the vestibule after all Masses. This is Blessed Sacrament's Christmas gift to Father Jeff and Father Ron. If you miss your chance this weekend, contact Kathy Harth at 899-0438 to choose a date.

Would you like to welcome those arriving for Christmas Mass with a smile and an open door? Five greeters are needed for each Mass on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. This would be a great activity for the family to do together! Volunteer with a call, text or email to Julie Bertagnolli at 529-7920 or julie@webaroonie.net.

The Filipino community of Springfield extends their invitation for everyone to join them at the celebration of their traditional nine day Christmas novena. Simbang Gabi starts nightly at 6:00 PM on December 15 through December 23. All Masses are at Blessed Sacrament and a potluck dinner follows each Mass. Bishop Paprocki will preside at the Mass on Monday, December 23.

Our Monday Morning study group will begin a brief hiatus and begin again on Monday, January 6.

Our Mass of Thanksgiving will take place on Thursday, November 28 at 8:00 AM. Due to predicted weather conditions, Bishop Vann will NOT be presiding.

Loaves of bread will be available after all Masses this weekend for a donation of $4. All proceeds go to St. John's Breadline.

Do not miss this wonderful event! All adults of the parish are invited to attend this special evening of fellowship complete with delicious food and magical Christmas decorations. Join us in the school cafeteria from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM - no RSVP's required.

Join us on Monday, November 25 at Barnes & Noble for our Polar Express event starting at 5:00 PM. Blessed Sacrament School Kindergarten and first grade classes will perform and there will be a scavenger hunt, storytime and hot chocolate. A percentage of all purchases made that day will benefit the Blessed Sacrament School Library.

Our annual event is sold out! The Women's Club event will feature guest speaker Marlene Mulford, a graduate of the Catholic Spiritual Mentorship Program. Doors will open at 4:00 PM for appetizers and hot drinks. At 5:30 PM, the Advent program begins followed by a dessert buffet and a performance by the Children's Jubilate Choir. We need table decorators, bakers, greeters and servers to make it a successful evening. Text or call Mary Cumming at 271-306-6953 to decorate a table, Sherri Dhabalt at 217-414-1472 to bring a dessert and Sally Petrone at 217-341-9088 for more details.

The Advent Penance Service for Blessed Sacrament, Christ the King and St. Agnes parishes will take place on December 10 at 7:00 PM at Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome.

For the month of November, each time a reusable bag is purchased at our local Hy-Vee, $1 will be donated to Blessed Sacrament School (unless otherwise directed by the customer). Thank you to Hy-Vee for their support!

Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship Program - Are you interested in helping B.S.S. students with financial need while qualifying for a 75% Illinois income tax credit for yourself under the Invest in Kids Act? Please join us for an informational meeting on Wednesday, December 11 at 6:30 in the school conference room to see how you can help provide scholarships to needy students and benefit from the 75% Illinois tax credit. The Men's Club will be sponsoring the event and providing drinks and snacks. Step by step instructions will be provided for participating in this beneficial program for B.S.S.. For questions or more information, call Kim Hoffmann at 522-7534 or reach out via email at hoffmann@bssbruins.org​.

The Choristers and Jubilate Children's Choirs will perform a musical program preceding the 4:30 PM Christmas Eve Mass.