R.C.I.A. (the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is a program for people who are interested in learning about the Catholic faith. Participants come from different backgrounds-some wish to be received into the Catholic Church, while others are simply curious about the Church and want to learn more-and are accompanied by a sponsor who is a member of the parish and will accompany them on their faith-filled journey. Classes will begin on Wednesday, September 8, from 7-8:30pm in the Bishops Hall (the basement of the church). Anyone interested in signing up for the R.C.I.A. program should call Julie Zluticky at the parish offi ce (682.4557) or send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and arrange an appointment to meet with Fr. Jirak or Fr. Biltz in order to be registered for the program.

P.S.R. (the Parish School of Religion) is a program of Catholic Formation for students in grades Kindergarten through high school who attend school in a program other than a Catholic grade or high school. Father Max Biltz is the new Director of P.S.R. for Blessed Sacrament and will also serve the program as the lead catechist for the high school students.

Liturgy of the Word for Children will begin again on Sunday, September 12, during the 9:00 a.m. Mass for preschool age children (3-5 years old). Please use the P.S.R. registration form to register for this program. Registration forms are available at the parish office or by clicking the link below. Father Biltz wishes to strongly encourage all parents of children who are eligible for the programs to enroll soon as classes will begin Sunday, September 12, from 10- 10:50am in the school building. Please contact Julie Zluticky at the parish offi ce (682.4557) or send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with any questions.

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See a Photo Gallery of Fr. Biltz Stickfighting.

The 39th Annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, September 12, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.  A cordial invitation is extended to couples throughout the Diocese celebrating anniversaries ending in 0 or 5 and to those celebrating more than 50 years of marriage in the year 2010.

Holy Mass will be celebrated at 3:30 pm by the Most Reverand Michael O. Jackels followed by a reception in the Cathedral Gymnasium hosted by the Office of Family Life and Natural Family Planning.  For more information or to register for the Anniversary Mass, please visit www.catholicdioceseofwichita.org, select "Ministries & Offices" then "Family Life and NFP" or call the office at 685.5240.

We will hold a group session for all those parishioners in grades 5 - 8 who are interested in being trained as altar servers, along with their parents, on Sunday, September 19, at 12:30 pm in the church.  The session will take about one hour and will include an address by our priests, signing of the altar server agreement forms, and a run through of the server's role during the mass.

Further training sessions will be scheduled following the meeting.  You may call Jule Zluticky or Fr. Max Biltz at the parish office (682.4557) with any questions.