September 12, 2010, Loose Rooster Band, A Benefit For Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach at Red 9, 322 S. 9th St., Lincoln. Tickets are $10.00 and may be purchased in advance at Matt Talbot, 2121 N. 27th St. 477-7339, or the night of the concert at the club. All ticket proceeds from this event will go to Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach hunger relief and homeless prevention programs.

Looking for a quiet time to grow in God’s Peace and Love? Look no further. Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House provides just what you are looking for:  Sept. 10-12: Fr. James Meysenburg-Men & Women; Sept. 16-19: Opus Angelorum-Men & Women.

Call Fran Mickelson, 420-9789 or Al Zack at the Retreat House at 786-2705.

September 26, 2010

A Special Wedding Anniversary Mass and reception for those celebrating their first anniversary this year, any multiple of five years, or 50+ years of marriage will be held Sunday, September 26th at 3:00 p.m., at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ in Lincoln. Bishop Bruskewitz will celebrate the Mass for this “Joy and Hope” celebration of Christian Marriage. Family guests are welcome. Registration forms are available in the back of the church or call the Family Life Office at (402) 488-2040.

September 15, 2010

Twenty-Third Annual Marian Mass, Rosary & Candlelight Procession!

The twenty-third annual Marian Mass, Rosary and Candlelight Procession will take place on Wednesday, September 15th at 7:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Waverly Marian Center. Bishop Bruskewitz will be the main celebrant and homilist. A play about Fatima, performed by the children in S.T.A.G.E., will begin at 6:00 p.m. The Rosary will be prayed in English, Czech, Spanish, Vietnamese and German. Limited seating and handicap accessible restrooms will be provided.

September 15, 2010, Classes for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, (or CGS, as we affectionately and lovingly refer to it), begins SEPTEMBER 15, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. The class schedule will follow the CCD schedule beginning September 15th. Parents and students will meet in the CGS Atrium, which will be located in the meeting room at Blessed Sacrament School. Anyone with questions regarding the CGS program are asked to contact Theresa at 435-3187 or Fr. Kelly at 474-4249.

Knights of Columbus Summer Blood Drive: From Independence Day until Labor Day the Blessed Sacrament Knights of Columbus will be holding our annual summer blood drive. With vacations, sports, and busy schedules, blood centers nationwide often experience a critical shortage of donors during the summer. Contact the Community Blood Bank at 486-9414 or visit their web site at www.don8bld.org to schedule an appointment. Be sure to fill out a “Count Me In” card when you go in to credit your donation to our council. Family members, fellow parishioners, friends, and neighbors are all welcome too!

September 18, 2010, Youth of the Eucharist: Calling all children and young people: Don’t miss your opportunity to visit with our beloved Pink Sisters on Saturday September 8th, at the annual Youth of the Eucharist gathering. Come pray with the Sisters from 9:45 a.m., to 10:00 a.m., in their chapel at 1040 South Cotner Blvd. Visit with them in their Aurora Room from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 am. Questions, call Katy at 402-484-8607.

COFFEE AND ROLLS: Our Coffee and Rolls after Mass program starts in August and goes through May. This is an excellent activity that provides fellowship and the opportunity to meet new people and visit with old friends. Many of our parish organizations also use this activity as a seasonal fundraiser. If your organization is interested in sponsoring a Sunday, please call Bob and Paula at 423-6250.

Husker Home Football Games Parish Fundraiser: Opportunity to Raise Funds for our Church/School/Groups. It’s not an easy job, but it has its rewards. Help Blessed Sacrament sell backrests before home UNL football games, then help collect them after the game. You must be at least 14 years old. Students who are lettering in a high school sport are not eligible. Anyone wanting to participate must help before and after the game. You arrive 2.5 hours before kickoff. Once the game starts, you are free to watch the entire game. After the game it takes about an hour to collect the backrests.  Participants do not have to be members of Blessed Sacrament, but all funds earned go to our Parish. NOTE: Anyone attending a game is encouraged to stop by the West Stadium after the game and help us out. Contact Paul at 477-0783 for details.

Our annual parish Fall Festival will take place on Sunday, October 10, 2010. Mark your calendar as you don’t want to miss this event packed full of fun for all ages. This year’s event will include many of the long time favorite activities (silent and live auction, games, and food) and it will include some new elements as well. 

As in previous years, this is a fundraiser for the parish and school. This year’s funds will go towards structural repairs to the school gymnasium.

Key dates:

Sept. 18-19th  & Sept. 25-26th: Volunteer Sign Up Weekend after all Masses

Sunday, Sept. 19th and Sept. 26th, 2:00-3:30 PM: Silent Auction Basket Assembly parties.

Sunday, Sept. 26th-Donation deadline