Past associate pastors have included Rev. Christopher Davis, O.S.B., Rev. James Lo Presto,S.D.S., Rev. Ivor Koch, Rev. Joseph Tu and Rev. Gary Geurtz. Past deacons have been Deacon Ed Bowden, Deacon Frank Eschbach and Deacon Jim Blackmore. Deacon Michael Krempp has been serving since October 2007. Deacon Willy Montano has been serving since October 2014.Deacon Joe Ramos has been serving since January 2020..
Several seminarians received their "in service" training here as their final steps to the priesthood including Stanley Hadsell (1983) Ivor Koch (1984) John Gremmels (1988-91) and John Robert Skeldon (1998-99). All were ordained to the priesthood.
Our initial parish website design was provided in 2002 to the Liturgy Committee by a former parishioner Warren Mitchell. The website was approved by the Pastoral Council and launched in July 2003. Photo galleries and several links to parish, community, national, and international groups were added since then. Terry Johnson, a parishioner, helped maintain the website for the following 10 years. Many parishioners contribute information for our website and it is very much appreciated. The current design is supported by eCatholic.com and continues to be maintained by Terry Johnson and Nancy Hollis, Most Blessed Sacrament Church Business Manager.
Most Blessed Sacrament parish continues as an ever growing Catholic community of people with diverse backgrounds committed to live the Gospel by word, prayer, and example, to serve the spiritual needs of all and to offer support to one another as an extended family.
The Stained Glass Windows that are found on the north and south walls of the Sanctuary building were added in 1986.
The north wall depicts Old Testament references to sacrifice. Standing inside the building looking north at the windows from left to right (west to east), the windows appear as shown below.....
The south wall depicts New Testament references to the perfect sacrifice: Jesus. Standing inside the building looking south at the windows from left to right (east to west), the windows appear as shown below.....
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The Large Stained Glass Window behind the Altar depicts the Holy Spirit. The descending dove is the most obvious symbol of the Holy Spirit. The tongues of fire represent Pentecost and Confirmation. The sun, moon, and stars represent the role of the Spirit in creation. The Star of Bethlehem, over the City of Bethlehem, represents the Spirit's role in the Incarnation. Water is the Symbol of Baptism and the rays represent God reaching out to humanity.
West Wall Stained Glass window
The MBS Parish website is dedicated to and in memory of Warren Mitchell, a parishioner of Most Blessed Sacrament, who started the website and communication efforts of this parish. He was driven and passionate about making this reality come true for the parish that he and his family loved and participated in. No words are adequate for expressing our gratitude to this gentle man who made communication within Most Blessed Sacrament community a very helpful and needed part of MBS. (1962-10/11/2004) Thank you Warren!