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Pinellas Hope
Once a week, Friday, our parishioners shope, prepare and serve a meal to the homeless living at Pinellas Hope, an initiative of the Dioces of St. Petersburg to give people who are homeless an opportunity to better their life. For more information contact Richard Dunn at 392-7524.
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Ave Maria Guild
The Ave Maria Gild is a group of dedicated women with special devotion to the Blessed Mother.
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Watch this Sunday's 11:30 Mass

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Lighthouse Catholic Media CD of the Month Club

What a great way to grow in the knowledge of your faith and evanglize at the same time.

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Youth Ministry
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The mission of Youth Ministry at Blessed Sacrament Church is to connect the youth of our parish; to learn, celebrate, and serve as members of the Catholic Community and to grow in their understanding of Christ's message. The Middle School and High School Students will learn how their faith and talents enrich their lives and the lives of those they meet. Youth Ministry meets a few Sunday's a month and also gathers for service projects, fun outings and retreats throughout the year.
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Familia

The Womenʼs FAMILIA Team at Blessed Sacrament is designed to strengthen families by drawing them closer to Christ through promotion of prayer, the Sacraments, and the teachings of the Catholic Church regarding marriage and family life.  Each team is made up of between 8 to 16 women who meet regularly to study the Gospel, the Catechism, and specific Church documents such as encyclicals or papal writings which pertain to families.  Both morning and evening teams are available.  Childcare is available for the morning team.  Members of each FAMILIA team provide prayerful support for one another to help each other better fulfill our vocation as wives and mothers.
 

 
Kids For Jesus Club

K4J is a monthly virtue program, fostering the character formation of children.  Vacation Bible School is offered for one week each summer, based on the K4J format.  Then monthly, Sept-May, children meet for a motivational club meeting (like a mini-VBS each month!) and receive a mission pack to work on at home.  The pack contains a catechetical lesson, a monthly virtue and an apostolic act to practice the virtue.  K4J is open to children from 4 years of age through eighth grade.  Adult and high school volunteers are always welcome.  Contact Becky Moultrie at 498-8144

 
Faith Formation

Liturgical based religious education for public school attendees. CCD prepares the children for First Communion and Confirmation, as well as, provides education in Catholic Doctrine and Scripture. Contact the Parish Office for more details at 391-4661.

 
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

Ministry devoted to people seeking answers and conversion to the Roman Catholic Faith, through a year-round, catechetical program based on scripture, doctrine, and faith-sharing. For information contact Brent Sowards at 743-3601.

 
Adult Bible Study

This program allows the student to examine a specific section of the Bible and its relationship with Catholic practices, traditions, and theology.  This Bible Study is administered by Perry Lucas and Dr. Bob Iler – contact Perry at 392-1476 or Bob at 391-4435.

 
Small Christian Communities

Throughout the world, People are coming together in small communities to listen to scripture, to reflect on those scriptures and how they impact our everyday life, to pray together, to support one another, and to take concrete actions to live out the Gospel. Small Christian Communities are open to anyone in the Parish. Groups meet at different times throughout the week. Contact Kathy Lessl at 727-393-3186 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
Theology of the Body

This is a twenty-four session review of Pope John Paul II’s dynamic teaching on the human person.  He uses scripture texts to illuminate our understanding of our humanity, our sexuality and of marriage.  For further information regarding the study, contact Sharon Iler at 391-4435.

 
Marriage Preparation

Ministry that allows married couples to share the marriage sacrament with engaged couples on a two on two basis. This ministry utilizes FOCCUS (Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding and Study). FOCCUS is a self-diagnostic inventory designed to help couples learn more about themselves and their unique relationship. It is not a test nor meant as a predictor of success or failure in marriage, but rather offers opportunities for the engaged couple to discuss responses, issues and solutions prior to marriage. The inventory and assistance with the discussions is facilitated by a married couple. Contact Kathy and John Lessl at 393-3186 for more information.

 
Marriage Encounter

“Love One Another As I Love You”. Worldwide marriage encounter’s mission is to assist married couples and priests to live fully intimate and responsible relationships, by providing them with a Catholic experience and ongoing community support for such a lifestyle. This ministry is open to all married couples. Contact Jeff or Shirley Spies at 391-3234 for details.

 
Home Visitation

Ministry devoted to meeting all parishioners, prospective Catholics, and those that have fallen away from the Church, in their homes, identify their needs, and invite them to further participation and education at Blessed Sacrament. Contact Fr. Rick at 727-391-4661

 
Greeters

Ministry whose purpose is to welcome all parishioners into our church for Mass. These individuals assist with the door and provide the type of welcome to our Parish that is warm and inviting. This ministry is open to all, contact Donna Boston at 391-4661.

 
Ushers

Ministry devoted to welcoming and assisting parishioners to Mass. This includes, assisting people with seating, collecting the offering, guiding the parishioners to Holy Communion, handing out the weekly bulletin. This ministry is open to all in the parish. Please see an usher at Mass for details.

 
Welcoming Committee

Ministry whose function is to welcome all parishioners to the parish. This is accomplished by a new parishioners breakfast annually, annual parish picnic, and providing refreshments for other parish functions throughout the year. Please contact Audrey Moglia for information at 391-2801.

 
Prayer Ministry
Ministry dedicated to prayer; prayer for our parish and other special needs and requests. Contact Pat Hester at 391-4661.
 
Altar Servers

Ministry of service to the altar. This ministry is open to children from sixth grade and up. This ministry teaches children the value of serving God and the Church through serving Mass. It also provides them education on the Mass and the church. Contact Ernie Radicchi at 656-8777.