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Welcome
As a parish, we are committed to working together to make Jesus Christ known, loved and served in our families, throughout the Hibbing community and in the world. We are also committed to live as the Lord taught, drawing inspiration from the scriptures and strength from the sacraments, especially the Eucharist. Our parish strives to nurture spiritual growth, share the gifts God has given us, and invite others into a relationship with Christ.
We are One Body, One Spirit in Christ.
After hours emergency
In case of an emergency after regular business hours, please call (218) 262-5541 ext. 7 to reach a Priest.
Parish Life
Parish Staff
- Father Daniel Weiske, Pastor Email: fr.daniel.weiske@duluthcatholic.org
- Father William Skarich, Sacramental Minister
- Susie Marchetti, Business Manager
- Mason Bukovich, Head of Maintenance
- Jessica Koland, Parish Secretary
- Deacon Grant and Deb Toma, Family Faith Formation
- Ben Milani, Coordinator of Faith Formation
- Jennifer Steinbrecher, Faith Formation
- Sue Schwartz, Liturgy/Eucharistic Adoration Coordinator
- Lorri Frankson, Funeral Luncheon Coordinator
- David Pritschet, Principal of Assumption Catholic School
- Amy Tiburzi, Assumption Catholic School Secretary
Office Hours
Friday...8:30am -1:00pm
Hurrican Relief
Hurricane relief: Those who wish to support victims of Hurricane Helene can donate through Catholic Charities USA, the official domestic disaster relief agency of the Catholic Church in the United States.
An Invitation to join our Fasting Squad
St. Peter Chrysologous was known for saying, "Prayer knocks, fasting obtains..."We are renewing an invitation to change your life and the life of our community by joining our Fasting Squad.
- You choose a day per month to fast, e.g. third Wednesday of the month.
- The intention is for the deeper conversion and blessing of our community. Our hearts long for people to return to faith, for friends to find healing, for couples to find reconciliation, for our young people to be kept safe and holy. All those are the among of blessings we can seek for our community. Prayer knocks. Fasting obtains.
- Fasting Squad members, on their assigned days, fast using the same method as Ash Wednesday or Good Friday. This includes one full meal, up to two smaller meals, no snacks, and abstinence from meat.
- We invite a one-year commitment.
- You can choose multiple days per month if you would like.
- We hope to have every day of the month covered, except Sundays and Solemnities, which are traditionally non-fasting days.
To sign up, go to this link https://forms.office.com/r/0PnjuLX4Q1 or contact the parish office 262-5541.
Prayer knocks, fasting obtains! For community to find healing, hope and joy in Jesus, please join us!
Fr. Daniel Weiske
Reconciliation
Tuesday evening 4:30pm-5:15pm
Saturday 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration is available in the Adoration Chapel Thursday from 8:30am- Friday 8:00am. To commit to an hour email Sue at sue.schwartz@duluthcatholic.org or call her at (218) 969-4718. You are invited to spend time with Jesus!
Please contact Sue Schwartz at sue.schwartz@duluthcatholic.org or call (218) 969-4718.
Church Hours
CHURCH HOURS: The Church will be open for prayer each week as follows: Sunday 7:30am until the conclusion of 10am Mass; Mon., Tues., & Wed. 7:30am-4pm; Thurs. 7:30am-7pm; Fri. 7:30am-1:00pm; Saturday 8am-5pm.
Mass Times
+ SATURDAY: 4:15 pm + SUNDAY: 8:00 am * 10am
Side Lake Chapel Mass at 10am (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
+ WEEKDAYS:
Mon. 8:00am
Tues. 5:15pm
Wed. 8:00am *Mass is at 9:00am on
Wednesdays during the school year, including
breaks.
Thurs. 8:00am
Fri. 8:00am
Televised 8am Sunday Mass
Each week, the 8am Sunday Mass is broadcast live on television Channel 805 & 118.5. This Mass is also livestreamed on our YouTube Channel and Facebook page.
Today's Calendar
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Guided by Human Dignity: Voting with a Catholic Conscience
Guided by Human Dignity: Voting with a Catholic Conscience
The Catholic bishops of Minnesota encourage all Catholics to vote in the 2024 election with a focus on human dignity. Recognizing that every person is made in the image and likeness and therefore has inherent dignity, the bishops emphasize that many issues debated by elected officials significantly impact this principle. On April 2, 2024, the Church released a Declaration on Human Dignity, titled Dignitatis Infinita. This document provides insights into how contemporary issues such as abortion, war, poverty, assisted suicide, and gender relate to human dignity.
The Minnesota Catholic Conference urges Catholics to utilize this declaration alongside the USCCB's Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship to educate themselves and guide their voting decisions for local, state, and federal offices in the upcoming November election.
Visit https://www.mncatholic.org/election2024 for more info.
Please click HERE to read "A Letter from the Catholic Bishops of Minnesota on the 2024 Election"
Please click HERE to read "Part I of II: Our Call as Catholic Citzens"
Part click HERE to read "Part II of II: Making Moral Choices and Applying Our Principles"
Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
The 2024 Diocese of Duluth Ministries Appeal
Please click HERE for The Ministries Appeal Introduction video, presented by Bishop Daniel.
The Ministries Appeal focuses on the shared ministries of the Diocese of Duluth that bring our mission and vision to life. Through Education & Family, Evangelization & Outreach, and Vocation & Clergy Support, these ministries embody the Holy Spirit in our communities, bringing people closer to Jesus Christ for healing, hope, and joy. Please join us:
Chili Extravaganza!~ Star of the North Maternity Home
Chili Extravaganza! Star of the North Maternity Home Iron Range is hosting Chili Extravaganza! Sat., Oct. 26th, 5:30pm-7:30pm at Blessed Sacrament. This fun event is a combination chili cook-off, silent auction, & diaper drive. Suggested donation of $10 to attend and taste chili. Interested in competing? Call (218)206-1381.
All Saints Day/All Souls Day Masses
All Saints Day Mass Schedule Fri., Nov. 1st (Holy Day of Obligation) 9:00am & 5:30pm
All Souls Day Mass Sat., Nov. 2nd 11:00am
The Blessed Sacrament Parish Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00am. At that time, we will remember and read the names of those in our Parish Family who have died this past year. Lunch will be served following Mass in St. Leo’s Hall. Please RSVP for lunch by calling the Parish Office 262-5541 or email blessedsacramenthibbing@duluthcatholic.org.
Blessed Sacrament Ministries
Are you interested in becoming a sponsor of Assumption Catholic School? Please click HERE for more information.
Opportunities to Serve
"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a strange and you welcomed me" (Mt 25:35)
Volunteers are needed to help serve a month meal at the Salvation Army. The meal volunteers also able to help prepare the meal and clean up (not required). The next opportunity to serve is Friday, November 1st. Sign up by emailing blessedsacramenthibbing@duluthcatholic.org or call the Parish Office 262-5541.
Annual White Mass
White Mass~ Sun., Oct. 20th at 10:30am. Mass celebrated by Bishop Daniel Felton. The White Mass is for Catholic medical professionals and is the first Catholic Medical Association meeting of the season. After Mass, we’ll move across the street to the Stella Maris - Holy Rosary gym for brunch and talk by Dr. Dennis O’Hare: “To Hear and To Heed”. Key Themes of the talk: He shed His Body and Blood, for me. How do I improve our culture? How do I fight my battles? A draft Catholic clinician bundle. Brunch will be $10 offering at the door.
St. Vincent De Paul Society Meeting
Upcoming St. Vincent de Paul upcoming Meetings at St. Joseph’s in Chisholm:
Sat., Oct 19th 10am
Sat., Nov 16 10am
Sat., Dec 14 10am
All are welcome to join the meetings! Invite a friend!
Star of the North Chili Extravaganza
Chili Extravaganza! Star of the North Maternity Home Iron Range is hosting Chili Extravaganza! Sat., Oct. 26, 5:30pm-7:30pm at Blessed Sacrament. This fun event is a combination chili cook-off, silent auction, & diaper drive. Suggested donation of $10 to attend and taste chili. Interested in competing? Call (218)206-1381.
40 Days for Life
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
I have set before you life and death, the blessings and the curse. Choose life, then. It is hard to believe it has been almost a year since we worked together to pray for the end to abortion. With Our Lady's intercession, Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, and the 40 Days for Life Prayer Warriors, perhaps we can turn the tide and prevent further loss of LIFE in the womb and walk with moms who need our prayers and support, by Peacefully Praying at the Women's Health Center, the abortion facility in Duluth.
40 Days for Life Prayerful Vigil Campaign is Sept. 25 - Nov. 3, 2024. The website to sign up for prayer vigil hours is up and running and can be found at https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/duluth. Please commit to an hour of prayer for this 40 Days for Life Campaign.
Bishop Daniel
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Greetings in the Lord! On Christmas Day 2022, I promulgated my Pastoral Letter, The Dawn from on High Shall Break Upon Us: Healing, Hope, and Joy in Jesus. The Pastoral Letter enlightens the Mission given to our Diocese by the Holy Spirit: As disciples of Jesus, we will intentionally help one another to grow closer to the healing, hope, and joy of Jesus, no matter where we are in the journey of faith.
The Pastoral Letter also identifies three Mission initiatives, each with its own emphasis. Presently, there is an emphasis on Healing. Over the past year, we have been encouraging people who are hurting to be healed through our healing ministries, sacraments, prayers, support groups, healing services, and relational reconciliations. There is convicting evidence that the Holy Spirit has been anointing so many in our diocese with the healing power we can only find in Jesus.
As we continued to heal the hurts in our personal lives, families, parishes, and the communities where we live, there is also evidence of an emerging sense of hope. As we experience the healing and hope we can only find in Jesus, we are beginning to embrace and embody the second mission emphasis of experiencing the healing and hope of Jesus in the Sacred Scriptures and Holy Eucharist (with an emphasis on Eucharistic Revival).
In my video presentation, I am calling us to continue our mission of healing (mission emphasis one), as well as leading people through the Scriptures and the Eucharist to the healing and hope (Paschal Mystery) that we can only experience in the Real Presence of Jesus (mission emphasis two).
I truly believe that the mission of bringing all people closer to the healing, hope, and joy of Jesus is entrusted to us by the Holy Spirit. I believe that the impact and fruition of blessings that we will receive as a result of bringing our mission alive will be bountiful — because in the end, our mission is not about us, but what the Holy Spirit wants to do in and though us, in the power of Jesus.
In the healing, hope and joy of Jesus,
Healing and Hope in Jesus
2022 Pastoral Letter from Bishop Daniel Felton
Please click the picture above to read the Letter, or click HERE to hear the audio version of "Healing, Hope and Joy in Jesus, A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Daniel Felton of the Diocese of Duluth."
Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus have moved into a new home in Duluth to accommodate their growing presence in our Diocese
Blessed Sacrament Parish/Assumption School Year End Financial Report 2023-2024
Please find the 2023-2024 Financial Statement for Blessed Sacrament & Assumption Catholic School.
2023-2024 Blessed Sacrament Parish/Assumption Catholic School Financial Statement.
Resources to assist in understanding Roe vs. Wade overturn & helping Moms in Need
FORMED.org
The Parish offers wonderful Catholic content as a free gift from our Parish! Please visit Formed.org and type in Parish code 6TMZPC for full access.
Safe Environment
Please click here to learn more about Safe Environment through our Diocese of Duluth website: Diocese of Duluth Safe Environment.
Immaculate Conception Church update JUNE 2023
Immaculate Conception Church Property: The Finance Council is looking for parishioners to serve on an exploratory committee for the development of the Immaculate Conception Church Property. Please contact Bill Manney at 218-929-0755 if interested. A meeting date will be set later this summer.
Immaculate Conception Update
October 26, 2022, Update on Immaculate Conception: As of today, the chandelier light fixtures have been purchased by an antiques restoration company; the cornerstone, Immaculate Conception Church name plate, and the Marian Statue from above the main entrance have been removed from the building and brought to Blessed Sacrament to be incorporated there. The baldachin has been removed and placed in storage until a new home is found. Kitchen items like the dishwasher, glassware, and the like have been purchased by local restaurants. Any remaining dishes have been sent to the Iron Range Maternity Home, Range Transitional Housing, and other places that will help people get set up in homes. All utilities have been disconnected, and Bougalis and Sons Construction has moved up the start of deconstruction to tomorrow-October 27, 2022, at which time, the bells will be removed from the tower and placed into storage. This is a somber moment, but we look to the past with gratitude for the graces offered at this site, and we look ahead with trust in God’s providence. Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.
Immaculate Conception update
Update on the Deconstruction of Immaculate Conception Church
An update on the Immaculate Conception Closure
Update as of August 5th, 2022:
Letter dated August 5th, 2022: Update on the Deconstruction of Immaculate Conception Church
Update as of October 4th, 2021:
Please click HERE for an update on the Immaculate Conception Church dated October 2021.
Update as of November 2nd, 2020:
Update on Immaculate Conception Rectory: After four months on the market, we closed on the sale of the rectory, receiving our original asking price. The statue of the Blessed Mother from the south lawn will remain there until the Spring of 2021. At that time, she will be moved over to Blessed Sacrament. Please offer prayers for the new owner, that she may enjoy the house as much as our Parish did. We also ask for continued prayers as we discern the next steps to take with the church building.
Update as of September 19th, 2020:
Please click here to read the decree provided by Fr. James Bissonnette in regards to the reduction of the Immaculate Conception Church.: Decree provided by Fr. James Bissonnette in regards to Immaculate Conception.
Update as of July 28th, 2020:
The rectory has been on the market for roughly a month. In that time, we have had one offer that fell through. Please pray the right buyer comes along to purchase the property. With the potential for a sale, the rectory was readied to be emptied and items moved over to the Blessed Sacrament Rectory. We patiently await the installation of our new Bishop to be able to proceed with the status reduction of the church.
Here is an update of the Immaculate Conception since the closing on December 8th:
- A Letter of Reduction has been submitted to the Diocese to reduce the status of the church from sacred to profane—meaning it can be used as a secular space. This reduction gives us the ability to make decisions on how to proceed with the church building. No formal response has been received.
- Requests have been sent to local appraisers and realtors for bids on appraising the property, as well as, requesting formal presentations of how they would suggest marketing the two properties should we decide to sell.
- Kitchen items have been inventoried and categorized by: keep for use, sell, or broken and thrown out.
- Items from the church and sanctuary have been earmarked for the Side Lake Chapel.
- All sacramental items have been brought over to Blessed Sacrament for safe keeping and to be used with Sunday liturgies.
As more developments happen, we will keep you informed.
Restoration Updates
Restoration Updates:
If you have been on or driven by the church campus in recent weeks, you may have noticed work being done on the rectory. We have contracted with Jerome Stanoch of Building Restoration Services to remove the chimney and repair damage done to the roof and exterior walls from years of water infiltration. Bricks on the north wall have been removed and replaced, and the column on the balcony on the east side above the patio has been demolished and rebuilt. It, too, had sustained much damage due to water infiltration. The old gutters will be replaced with large new gutters capable of shedding large amounts of water away from the building.
Once the rectory work is complete, Jerome will move to work on stabilizing and securing the guttering system on Blessed Sacrament Church. His work here should help prevent future ice damming on the roof.
This is not the first time Jerome has worked on Blessed Sacrament. He spent the summer of 2015 restoring, cleaning, and tuck pointing our bell tower. We thank God for his talents and expertise!