The following activities and programs are available at Blessed Sacrament, and YOU are invited to take part. Call the person in charge for more information.

Adoration:

Parishioners pray in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament in our Perpetual Adoration Chapel, open 24/7. Contact Colleen Morrissey, 475-9515.

Altar Servers:

Young ministers in service to the altar during Mass. Contact Deacon Hal Welch, 843-6609.

Altar Society:

Women of the parish tend to the various needs around the altar: linens, vestments, and other liturgical items. Contact Linda Burks, 474-0789.

Baptism Preparation:

Sessions are held at 7:30p.m. on the first Monday of each month. Call the parish office, 472-2288.

Bereavement Ministry:

Ministry to people in mourning: Patrick Hendricks is our liaison to the multi-parish effort, 474-4356.

Blood Bank:

In conjunction with St. Piux X and Christ the King, parishioners organize a parish blood drive several times a year. Contact Marcy Gregory, 578-1800.

Building & Grounds:

A new committee focusing on maintaining and upgrading our physical facilities. Meets monthly on the 4th Monday in the Parish House. Call Buck Taylor, 973-3545.

Cap, Mitten, & Scarf Project:

Knitters and crocheters meet the second Tuesday at 10 to make items for donation to children in central city Catholic schools. Contact Lois Doran, 474-9636.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd:

Sunday School, Early Education, and BS School children come to the “atrium” space to learn about Jesus, the Good Shepherd, helping them prepare for fuller and more prayerful participation at Mass. Hands-on materials are provided to connect the children with the sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist, the life of Christ, and the parables of scripture. Contact Karen Momenee, 472-0620.

Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP):

A spiritual renewal process which brings adult parishioners together in small groups to deepen their relationship with Christ and each other, CRHP begins with a weekend retreat experience. Women's weekend: call Barb Hankenhof (471-9782); Men's weekend; Matt Yeager,(475-0677).

Christmas in July:

Parishioners reach out to people in need by donating items listed on decorations on the “giving trees” set up by this committee in the narthex during July, filling requests from various charities such as Women Blessing Women, St. Louis Soup Kitchen, and Heartbeat. Contact Mary Morris, 472-9432.

Confraternity of the Holy Rosary:

Members pray 15 mysteries of the rosary each week, many of them praying together before Mass. Contact Andy Carr, 475-2408.

Construction Committee:

This ad hoc committee is coordinating construction of our new Middle School Wing and Neighborhood Center. Contact John LePla, 882-1748.

Cursillo:

After a weekend retreat, Cursillistas invite others, by example, to experience a deep and long-lasting relationship with Jesus Christ while building and encouraging each other in the Christian walk. Contact Bill and Judy Owens, 474-9071.

Early Education & Childcare Center:

Our state-licensed programs provide preschool and daycare for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds in a rich, nurturing environment. Children are encouraged to explore, experiment, and experience the world in age-appropriate learning centers. The center also operates a school-age childcare program for grades K-5. Call Lolita Hosbach, 471-0622.

Elementary School:

Our fully accredited K-8 school aims to help each child grow in awareness of God, neighbor, and self. By providing meaningful academic and social experiences, the school reinforces the values implanted and fostered by parents. Call Kathy White, 472-1121.

Engaged Couples Day:

Parishioners help engaged couples come to a real sense of the spiritual foundation they will receive in the Sacrament of Marriage as well as a basis for success for their future together. Contact Bill and Judy Owens, 475-9071.

Eucharistic Ministry:

Parishioners serve as Eucharistic Ministers of Communion at Mass and in ministry to the homebound. Contact Jennifer Buza, 734-856-4207.

Festival Committee:

Help with our annual festival—music, food, rides, great fun! Contact Lisa Sullivan, 475-2100.

Finance Committee:

Parishioners meet monthly with the Pastor and Business Manager regarding parish/school finances. Contact Mark Meyer, 475-0770.

Folk Group:

Music Ministers to the 9 o'clock Sunday Mass invite vocalists and instrumentalists to join them. Call Tom Perzynski, 534-3434.

Funeral Choir:

Parishioners sit in the assembly at funeral Masses and sing - it's a beautiful ministry to comfort the bereaved with the sound of voices lifted in song. Call Evelyn Shordt, 472-4155, or Cindi Ruff, 304-6564.

Funeral Luncheons:

This ministry provides a meal for family and friends of the deceased following funerals at Blessed Sacrament. Contact Krista Gonzalez-Luce, 472-5259.

Garden Group:

Monthly diggers and planters beautify the parish grounds under the direction of Mike O’Rourke, the Garden Guy. Call Gloria Shortridge, 475-1346.

Greeters:

A new committee, this group says hi to people coming into the church for weekend Masses. Contact Madonna Moody through the Parish Office, 472-2288.

Holy Name Society:

The men of the parish gather to conduct social activities, provide service to the parish, and raise funds for scholarships. Contact Neil Sullivan, 474-1208.

Hospitality:

Parish groups and organizations make coffee and serve pastries after each weekend Mass. Contact Molly Spangler, 885-6260.

Ladies' Bridge:

Contact Anita Kelly, 841-0516.

Lectors:

Parishioners proclaim the Word effectively at Mass through the training and resources provided by this group. Contact the Pat Scharf, 534-2941.

Liturgy Committee:

Gather to help plan meaningful worship experiences at Mass and other liturgical celebrations, such as Reconciliation Services. Contact Gretchen Skeldon, 537-0213.

Marriage Preparation:

Deacon Pat McCabe shepherds engaged couples through the process. Call 471-9052.

Martha’s and Mary’s Group:

The women of the parish strive to address social, spiritual, and service needs of women of the parish. Contact Krista Gonzalez-Luce, 472-5259.

Mass Coordinators:

Parishioners set up bread, wine, and other items needed for Mass. Contact Karen Momenee, 472-0620.

Mentoring Couples:

This ministry pairs newlyweds with an established parish couple to provide support and resources during the early months of marriage. Contact Deacon Patrick McCabe, 471-9052.

Music Ministry:

Both the Choir and the Folk Group welcome new singers and musicians to help the assembly participate more fully in the liturgy. Contact Bob Rae, 472-2288, for the Choir and Tom Perzynski, 537-0213, for the Guitar Group.

Parents’ Association:

School parents provide support for the school for teacher supplies, school programs, and special needs through various fundraisers like “Breakfast with Santa” and “Ladies’ Night Out.” Contact Denise Moscrop, 474-8465.

Parish House Hospitality Ministers:

Volunteers staff the front desk weekdays from 9-5, answering phones and the door and routing visitors. Contact Cindi Ruff, 304-6564.

Parish Mission:

We partner with St. Catharine, St. Clement, and Regina Coeli to present a Lenten mission. Contact the parish office, 472-2288.

Pastoral Council:

Members dedicate themselves to pastoral planning and advancing our parish mission in a prayerful and reflective manner, working in concert with other parish groups to determine and implement pastoral objectives. Contact Bill Noltner, 841-1087.

Prayer Chains:

Our parish has two prayer chains, one linked via telephone and the other via email. For the phone prayer chain, contact Helen O'Neil, 536-7707; for the email prayer chain, contact Debbie Marciniak at dtmarcin@aol.com

Pumpkin Pie Project:

Parishioners bake and donate Thanksgiving pies for St. Paul's Community Center, where 350 people share an annual holiday meal. Call Becky or Vicki Fitts (578-1655) or Kyle Gerhart (292-1026).

Quilting Group:

Quilters (and kibitzers) gather Tuesdays from 6:45pm to 8:30pm to make quilts for raffling off to benefit the parish. Contact Kathy Bonfiglio, 474-1094.

Religious Education:

Public school and home-schooled students in grades K through 8 meet Sunday eveinings for the 5 p.m. Mass, share a light meal, and head off to class with Catechist-Ministers for religious formation. Call 360-1217.

Respect Life:

This group promotes a consistent ethic of life, serving families in the ongoing task of protecting and enhancing human life by way of education, pastoral care, and advocacy. Call Joyce Meyer, 474-8023.

Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA):

Adults desiring to find out about Catholicism meet weekly with sponsors and team members for scripture sharing, instruction, and prayer. Contact Gary and Lynn Rashleigh, 885-4240.

St. Louis Soup Kitchen:

Members of Blessed Sacrament volunteer regularly at this outreach to hungry eastsiders. Contact Ruby Stanley, 472-4864.

St. Vincent de Paul Society:

This group assists parishioners and others in the area with utilitiy bills, food, household items, and financial emergencies; members also visit parishioners in hospitals and nursing homes. Contact John Roesner, 476-3963.

School Advisory Council:

Responsible for offering counsel to the pastor and principal on school matters, the SAC reviews and advises on school policies, tuition rates, personnel, and issues of concern within the school. Contact Dan Solarek, 471-0714.

School Marketing Committee:

This Committee develops ways and means of presenting and publicizing our school. Contact Fr. Donnelly.

Scouts:

Kids learn life skills and values through teamwork, competition, charity, and service. Contact Mark Dusa, 292-0072, (Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts) and Monica Shoviak, 475-0737 (Girl Scouts and Brownies).

Seniors:

Parishioners meet the second Wednesday, September through May, for dinner and speaker or entertainment. Contact Margaret Bird, 474-0476.

Ushers:

These liturgical ministers seat parishioners arriving at Mass, take up the collection, and pass out bulletins. Contact Larry Keel, 473-1057.

Vocations:

Interested in serving God through the Church? Contact Bill Noltner, wanoltner@bex.com.

Website:

For the parish site, contact Dan or Linda Solarek by clicking on the webmaster link at www.bsctoledo.com. For the school site, contact Kathy White on the webmaster link at bsstoledo.com.

Welcoming:

These folks welcome new parishioners to Blessed Sacrament, helping to acquaint them with our many venues for spirital growth, social activities, and service. Contact Cathy Ehlert, 578-9021.

Youth Board:

This group raises and distributes funds for scholarships, sports, and other parish youth programs. It supervises and appoints coordinators of various youth activities, prepares and supplies rules and regulations for the youth programs. Contact Paula Fisher, 474-7068.

Youth Group:

Students in grades 7-12 are challenged to grow spiritually and socially by their participation in meetings, events, service projects, and worship. Contact Karen McCarthy, 473-0936.

ZZZZ:

If there’s an activity you would like to see at Blessed Sacrament and it’s not listed here, call Fr. Donnelly, 472-2288, and ask him to help you get it going!