Service
Church Cleaning
Volunteers are needed to assist in this ministry of cleaning our church. Teams rotate, taking one weekend a month. Volunteers are also needed to clean after special events.
Ruth Bange
Circle of Caring
The ministry provides a variety of types of assistance to those in times of crisis or following a hospitalization, birth of child, etc. Services may include providing meals, running errands, household chores, transportation, etc. Parishioners may serve on the Planning Committee or volunteer for a particular type of service.
Linda Hinkamper
Parish Office
Collection Counters
Teams are formed for counting the collection on Sunday morning from 9:00a.m. to 11:30a.m.
Sally Kroner
Community of Catholic Women
All women of the parish are invited to come join the CCW. We meet monthly on the 4th Tues. at 6:30 p.m. in the Gathering Space.
Julie Herring
Food and Snacks
There are a number of parish and youth activities where snacks, cookies, and cupcakes are needed. Volunteers provide these items throughout the year.
Parish Office
Funeral Luncheon
Following a funeral, a luncheon provided by the parish is offered. Volunteers are needed to prepare food and coordinate and serve the meal.
Nancy Shodroski
Chris Wiemelt
Grief Share
13-week program designed to help you if you’ve lost a loved one. Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Gene Soebbing
Haiti Sister Parish Committee
Our parish helps support St. Antoine Parish in Haiti. A team of volunteers plan projects and fundraisers to support our sister parish.
Joe Bordewick
Health and Wellness Council
Healthcare professionals to assist our fellow parishioners and community in their wellness journeys in matters of health, education, and resources.
Nancy Weede
Horizons Food Pantry
Volunteers needed at Horizons Soup Kitchen on the 2nd Friday and 4th Thursday of the month. The hours are between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Chris Wiemelt
Hospitality Team/Coffee & Donuts
Volunteers needed to help create an environment of great warmth and true hospitality at Blessed Sacrament. The committee will provide food and refreshments once a month all Masses. The committee also provides ideas and guidance to the pastor and pastoral council as the parish continually looks for new ways to build its overall hospitality.
Julie Herring
Landscaping Team
A team of parishioners to develop and maintain the Parish landscaping and grounds, ensuring they are aesthetically designed, well cared for, and safe.
Mark Schulte
Legion of Mary (Active Members)
The Legion of Mary is composed of lay men and women who can choose to be either Active or Auxiliary members. Active members perform apostolic works, such as visiting the sick, the homebound, those in nursing homes, families in need, teaching PSR and performing other spiritual works as called for by the parish. Active members meet every Tuesday from 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. in the gathering space to pray and discuss their works.
Denise Sangoi
Men’s Group
This group is a way for all men of the Parish to be able to come together in fellowship, to share life in common fashion, to grow spiritually and to help support the parish in all facets.
Nathan Holtschlag
Minute Men
Volunteers come each Monday morning to help with ongoing maintenance and assist with special projects from time to time.
Bob Bergman
Respect for Life Committee
Participate by signing up to pray a rosary for a week with pro-life intentions, receive information on pro-life issues and legislation from our Bishop, support local pro-life organizations, participate in praying at the Planned Parenthood office in Springfield, IL, on Thursdays when abortions are performed, support the Right to Life dinner in October, support Birthright, Ladies of Charity and Catholic Charities with volunteers and donations.
Patty Adam
St. Joseph Breakfast Club
Men of the parish meet every Friday morning after 8:00 a.m. Mass at a local restaurant for fellowship.
Fr. Tom
St. Vincent de Paul
Members meet monthly on the first Wednesday in the lower level of the Parish office. They provide assistance to people in need and provide for parishioners who are having a difficult time.
Henry Wilson
School Volunteer
Adult volunteers are needed during the school day to spend time with students creating positive relationships by helping with schoolwork and social interaction.
Lisa Berhorst
Scouting
Scouting groups are available to foster physical, emotional, and spiritual development as well as citizenship, teamwork, responsibility, and leadership in our young people. Adult leaders and helpers are needed to support the programs and activities offered.
Kelly Baker
Sunset Nursing Home Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help residents to chapel on Thursdays for Mass.
Ruth Bange
Technology Committee
The purpose of this committee is to meet the technological needs of Blessed Sacrament Parish and Church, in addition to maintaining the Blessed Sacrament Parish website.
Katrina Casper
Volunteers for Parish Office
Periodically we need people to answer the phone and door, or assist with mailings, typing, copying, and other projects.
Laura Megown
Welcoming Committee
A team of parishioners who welcome new members to the Parish by visiting with them and answering their questions. We are currently looking for new members to serve on the Welcoming Committee.
Ashley Bockhold
Women's Prayer Breakfast Committee
The Women's Prayer Breakfast Committee plans and hosts our annual event, bringing women of the parish together for fellowship, prayer, and inspiration. The team coordinates speakers, sponsors, menu and decorations. Creating a warm and uplifting experience that celebrates faith and community.
Julie Herring