Many families from the west end will enjoy Christmas meals thanks to the distribution of grocery boxes by Blessed Sacrament parishioners; Denise and John Moreau, Don and Lorraine Pezzutto, Edna Miskiw, Connie Burrella,Gene and Elaine Quinn and Neil and Roseanne DelBianco. view photos
May 18th,2008 was one of the holiest and most important occasions in a Michaela's life. On that day Michaela received the Sacrament of the Eucharist, the body and blood of Jesus Christ. CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE view photos
We welcome historical documents, pictures, articles etc of Blessed Sacrament Parish. Please drop off at parish office, they will be scanned and return. view photos
Following the Sunday Dec. 4th 2005 Mass Vanessa and Jonathon gave us a overview and joint image presentation of their stop off at Rome and the days at World Youth Days. Jonathon and Vanessa both commented that this experience has changed their lives forever. view photos
Mildred and Frank were married at Blessed Sacrament Parish on Sept 10th 1955. Together with their family, Fr. Eric and and the Blessed Sacrament Parish community they renewed their vows followed with a blessing by all present at the Sept 10th 2005 service. view photos
Fr.Dan Zorzi while on vacation or visiting family has unselfishly and on so many occasions shared his priestly vocation with Blessed Sacrament and our cluster parish Our Lady Of Mount Carmel. For the past 2 weeks Fr Eric has been on a much needed vacation and Fr. Dan filled the void at all weekend Masses under sweltering conditions, THANK YOU FR. DAN . Fr. Dan is the son of Mr & Mrs Ernie Zorzi of St Veronica Parish and is currently President of St. Micheals College in Toronto view photos
Sault Ste Marie Pastoral Region with Bishop Jean Louis Plouffe and Bishop Robt. Harris assisted by numberous regional Priests held a beautiful Mass in honor of Year of the Eucharist on June 19,2005 at the Roberta Bondar Pavilion. view photos
Jack & Dorthy Robinson celebrated their Wedding Anniversary on May 21st,2005 at Blessed Sacrament Parish where it all began 50 years ago. view photos
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In 1994 Pope John Paul II spoke directly to children about the solemn importance of First Holy Communion. Dear friends, There is no doubt that an unforgettable meeting with Jesus is First Holy Communion, a day to be remembered as one of life's most beautiful. The Eucharist, instituted by Christ at the Last Supper on the night before His passion, is a sacrament of the New Covenant -- the greatest of the sacraments. In this sacrament, the Lord becomes food for the soul under the appearances of bread and wine. Children receive this sacrament solemnly a first time -- in First Holy Communion -- and are encouraged to receive it afterward as often as possible in order to remain in close friendship with Jesus. To be able to receive Holy Communion, as you know, it is necessary to have received baptism: this is the first of the sacraments and the one most necessary for salvation. Baptism is a great event! In the Church's first centuries, when baptism was received mostly by grownups, the ceremony ended with receiving the Eucharist, and was as solemn as first Holy Communion is today. Later on, when baptism began to be given mainly to newborn babies -- and this is the case of many of you, dear children, so that in fact you do not remember the day of your baptism -- the more solemn celebration was transferred to the moment of First Holy Communion. Every boy and every girl belonging to a Catholic family knows all about this custom: First Holy Communion is a great family celebration. On that day, together with the one who is making his or her First Holy Communion, the parents, brothers, sisters, relatives, godparents, and sometimes also the instructors and teachers, generally receive the Eucharist. The day of First Holy Communion is also a great day of celebration in the parish. I remember as though it were yesterday when, together with the other boys and girls of my own age, I received the Eucharist for the first time in the parish church of my town. This event is usually commemorated in a family photo, so that it will not be forgotten. Photos like these generally remain with a person all through his or her life. As time goes by, people take out these pictures and experience once more the emotions of those moments; they return to the purity and joy experienced in that meeting with Jesus, the one who out of love became the Redeemer of Man. For how many children in the history of the Church has the Eucharist been a source of spiritual strength, sometimes even heroic strength! How can we fail to be reminded, for example, of holy boys and girls who lived in the first centuries and are still known and venerated throughout the Church? Saint Agnes, who lived in Rome; Saint Agatha, who was martyred in Sicily; Saint Tarcisius, a boy who is rightly called the "martyr of the Eucharist" because he preferred to die rather than give up Jesus, whom he was carrying under the appearance of bread. John Paul II view photos
A very successful World Youth Day Fundraiser was held May 7th at Blessed Sacrament Hall. view photos
On May 1st over 400 parishoners past and present, from all areas of the district attended a Mass and brunch at the Marconi Hall in celebration of Father's anniversary to the priesthood. There was applause, cheers and tears as speakers remembered and thanked Fr. Eric for his service to the Church for 25 years. Father Eric was born January 25 1949 in Montreal, moved to Toronto in 1955. Fr.graduated from Burnhamthorpe Collegiate in 1967 as class valedictorian then went on to University of Waterloo, graduating 1972 with degree in Mechanical Engineering, that same year he obtained private pilot's licence. After a period of employment as a junior plant engineer with General Motors, Fr Eric entered St. Augustine Seminary in Sept.1974. He was ordained Deacon in S.S.M.on May 12 1979 and assigned to Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish. Ordination to the Priesthood took place at Our Lady of Good Counsel May 2 1980. Assignments followed to: Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Elliot Lake Sept.1980 St.Kevin's Parish, Hanmer Sept.1982 Sault Area Rural Parishes (Searchmont, Heyden, Echo Bay, St.Joseph Island) Sept.1983 Central Algoma Catholic Parishes (Echo Bay, St.Joseph Island, Bruce Mines,Thessalon) Sept. 1985 Lord of the World Parish, Sudbury July 1989 Central Algoma Catholic Parishes January 1992 Catholic Parishes of Huron Shores (St.Joseph Island,Thessalon, Blind River) Sept.1999 And finally Blessed Sacrament Parish and sister parish Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish July 2003. view photos
Relatives, Friends and Parishioners gathered to congratulate Isabel and Reno on 50 years of Marriage at the April 16th 2005 Mass. Fr. Eric Pannike Blessed Isabel & Reno and complimented them on the wonderful example they have set for our parish community. Family members commented that Mom and Dad have been an inspiration to all us kids as well as grandkids and all family and friends everywhere. They have always been there through good and bad times guiding us the way they know best. We had a great weekend celebration April 16th and 17th and enjoyed seeing faces from many generations. It is a true testimony of the great values they have instilled in us all. view photos
April 5, 2005 Bishop Robt Harris and Fr Burns with many local Priests including Our own Fr Eric remembered and honored the life and accomplishments of John Paul II at the Precious Blood Cathedral. Bishop Harris reminded us how lucky we truly are in that he (John Paul II) is still with us in our communion with the saints. April 6,2005 Fr Eric held a beautiful service in honor of Pope John Paul II life, a living example of unwavering service and true devotion to Our Lord. view photos
