"EACH VISIT TO ME IS AN ACT OF FAITH, OF LOVE... COME TO ME OFTEN, SO THAT I MAY SHOWER MORE OF MY GIFTS UPON YOUR SOUL."
OUR STORY
A Growing Diverse Community
Community is crucial to parish life and with Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church being the home of such a blessedly diverse and culturally rich community, our parishioners breathe life into the parish. Through the religious education of faith from every stage of life, to the ongoing practice of the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church; our parish as a family, joyously and passionately celebrates the epitome of the Catholic Faith through the Holy Mass. So join us, we promise its good for the soul.
Mass Times & Confessions
WEEKDAY MASSES/
MISAS ENTRE SEMANA
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 12:10pm
Wednesdays: 6pm (followed by Eucharistic Adoration)
Thursdays: 7pm (Español)
CONFESSIONS/CONFESIONES
Saturdays/Sabados: 3:30pm - ...
(or by appointment/(o con cita)
SUNDAY MASSES/
MISAS DE DOMINGO
Saturday (Vigil Mass) - 5pm
8am., 10am., & 1pm (Español)
**All Masses (both daily and weekend) have been suspended with the dispensation and direction of Bishop Knestout. Sacraments such as confession, anointing of the sick, and the last rites are still readily available to all however, confessions scheduled on Saturdays have been suspended and are by appointment only.**
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to his disciples said, "Take and eat; this is my body." Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins."
(Mt 26:26-28; cf. Mk 14:22-24, Lk 22:17-20, 1 Cor 11:23-25)
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Offertory - Online Giving
We humbly appreciate the envelopes and mailed in monetary contributions to our Parish. Your continued commitment to your Parish and personal sacrifice even during this time gives testimony to faith by actions. For anyone who has opted out of receiving envelopes or perhaps would prefer to do everything online, please go to:
https://bsccva.weshareonline.org/
We thank you all for your time, patience, and understanding. We have you all in our prayers and we ask that all effected and associated with the Corona-virus remain in your prayers-especially that of our emergency/first response teams.
-Business Manager-
March 2020-Coronavirus
We have canceled all Parish events, religious education classes, and all associated ministry/organizations, for the next two weeks. The Food Pantry (Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 2pm), Friendship House, and the Soup Kitchen are still open and available to our community.
Please take note that our Sanctuary shall be open during the Parish Office business hours only; Monday to Friday 9am-4pm. We ask that you use the Parish Office door for entry; to maintain a more controlled/contained area of cleaning for the safety of those who enter.
Even with the dispensation of attendance to Mass during this time, the USCCB and Pope encourage the spiritual/distant ability and opportunities provided by our social and media networks. Please click on the word "Mass".
We shall re-evaluate the circumstances and situation alongside our Diocese, come April. We shall provide you updates via our app/website/social media/bulletin (in that order) when changes occur. Below are helpful tips and sources of information, especially in regards to the practice of our faith during this time of concern, safety, and health. We thank you all for your time, patience, and understanding. Keep all effected and associated with the , and the Catholic Church in your prayers.
-The Parish Office-
Coronavirus Factsheet - COVID 19
Independent Reconciliation Program
For the support of healing and reconciliation for victim survivors of sexual abuse, the Catholic Diocese of Richmond has provided an online source for "Frequently asked questions", sources, references, and more information.
https://assistance.richmonddiocese.org/#inrecpro
If you are a victim and need to initiate a claim, please click on the following link, https://www.richmonddioceseirp.com
Father Silvio, Father Chris, and all of the Parish staff are deeply concerned about any victim of this terrible plague that has grown, in the past, within the Catholic Church. We are actively doing all we can, and have been for more than 10 years, to prevent any incidents here at Blessed Sacrament. Father Silvio and Father Chris are available to talk with anyone about this crisis. The best source for information is the Bishop's office in Richmond, the links provided above, or calling the Richmond office at (804) 359-5661 ; ask to speak to one of the counselors there. We shall continue to pray for everyone afflicted by this crisis within the Catholic Church and our society.
-Parish Office-
Catholic Diocese of Richmond Bicentennial (1820-2020)
Diocesan Patron Saint: St. Vincent De Paul
Bicentennial Prayer of the Diocese: Father of lights, the radiance of your son has guided the advance of the Gospel across the Diocese of Richmond for two centuries, strengthening our Church from the Eastern Shore to the Cumberland Gap. Grant that the nearness of your son may dispel the darkness of our sins, so that as our love increases more and more, we may dare more than ever to fearlessly proclaim the word. Holding fast to the word of life, may we shine like stars in the world. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, you Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever.
-Richmond Diocese-
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
154 N Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22802, USA
(540) 434-4341
