Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament
Fort Defiance AZ
86504-0070
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Who we are
Our Mission
Our mission is to live and witness the gospel values in our community. We value hospitality and have it as our trademark. We provide a welcoming and strengthening community through liturgy, sacraments, instruction, support, and encouragement.
As the people of God we reach out in loving concern for those in need, partnering with others in the community.
We recognize and depend upon the gifts of all. We seek to enculturate the gospel message in our worship and instruction.
We implore the special intercession of Blessed Kateri (now Saint), St. Francis and St. Katharine Drexel.
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Our mission is to live and witness the gospel values in our community. We value hospitality and have it as our trademark. We provide a welcoming and strengthening community through liturgy, sacraments, instruction, support, and encouragement.
As the people of God we reach out in loving concern for those in need, partnering with others in the community.
We recognize and depend upon the gifts of all. We seek to enculturate the gospel message in our worship and instruction.
We implore the special intercession of Blessed Kateri (now Saint), St. Francis and St. Katharine Drexel.
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Location of worship
173 Main Street
Fort Defiance,
AZ
86504-0070
United States
Phone: 928-729-5068
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Church Pastor
Fr. Gilbert Schneider, OFM
Pastor
173 Main Street
Fort Defiance,
AZ
86504-0070
United States
Phone: 928-729-5068
Click here to contact Fr. Gilbert Schneider, OFM Â
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Roman Catholic
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Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Mass Times
Mass Times
Please note: Our local area is on Mountain Daylight Time
Saturday:
5 p.m. at St. Michael's, St. Michaels, AZ
6 p.m. at St. Berard's, Navajo, NM
Sunday:
9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, Fort Defiance, AZ
Weekdays:
At Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament:
Tuesday & Thursday 5:15 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m.
Wednesday 6 p.m. at St. Berard in Navajo, NM
Confession: Sunday 8:00-9:00 a.m. and anytime upon request at OLBS
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Please note: Our local area is on Mountain Daylight Time
Saturday:
5 p.m. at St. Michael's, St. Michaels, AZ
6 p.m. at St. Berard's, Navajo, NM
Sunday:
9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, Fort Defiance, AZ
Weekdays:
At Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament:
Tuesday & Thursday 5:15 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m.
Wednesday 6 p.m. at St. Berard in Navajo, NM
Confession: Sunday 8:00-9:00 a.m. and anytime upon request at OLBS
It's been more than 6 years since the last mass times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm mass times.
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Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament History
Humble Beginnings
The ministry to the people at Fort Defiance actually began more than 100 years ago. The story of our church at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament begins at St. Michael’s, the first mission of the Franciscans.
Fr. Anselm Weber conducted the first Catholic catechism class of 198 pupils in the assembly hall on February 7, 1911, and this schedule was observed until the time of the dedication of the church at Fort Defiance in 1915.
In the summer of 1911 Fr. Egbert Fischer was assigned to this mission. By April 28, 1912 he had a class of twenty-two pupils prepared for Baptism and First Holy Communion. These ceremonies were held in the chapel of St. Michael Indian School, as were many similar festivities in the ensuing years.
By the fall of 1915 the church constructed of native sand stone was completed. It measures 40 x 80 feet and has a seating capacity for 300 people.
The solemn dedication of the church of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament took place on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1915.
Growing Through Change
The Second Vatican Council had a profound effect on Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish.
As we look at these five decades, there was continuity, but changes were made to reflect the signs of the times as the documents of the Second Vatican Council encouraged. One of the first effects was an increase in personnel resources. Vatican II emphasized the role of lay people in the church as all - pope, bishops, priests, religious and laity - are equal members through Baptism. Collegiality was encouraged with shared ministry recognized between the pope and bishops, bishops and priests, pastors and parishioners. The ministry of permanent deacons was restored.
Looking to the Future
As we gathered for the celebration of the 100th anniversary, November 25-26, 2015, we thanked God for all that has gone before and pray we can continue to commit ourselves with enthusiasm and with God’s grace to building God’s kingdom. We trust God will send the Holy Spirit of power and love that we can walk into the future with hope for whatever awaits us.
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The ministry to the people at Fort Defiance actually began more than 100 years ago. The story of our church at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament begins at St. Michael’s, the first mission of the Franciscans.
Fr. Anselm Weber conducted the first Catholic catechism class of 198 pupils in the assembly hall on February 7, 1911, and this schedule was observed until the time of the dedication of the church at Fort Defiance in 1915.
In the summer of 1911 Fr. Egbert Fischer was assigned to this mission. By April 28, 1912 he had a class of twenty-two pupils prepared for Baptism and First Holy Communion. These ceremonies were held in the chapel of St. Michael Indian School, as were many similar festivities in the ensuing years.
The solemn dedication of the church of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament took place on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1915.
Growing Through Change
The Second Vatican Council had a profound effect on Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish.
As we look at these five decades, there was continuity, but changes were made to reflect the signs of the times as the documents of the Second Vatican Council encouraged. One of the first effects was an increase in personnel resources. Vatican II emphasized the role of lay people in the church as all - pope, bishops, priests, religious and laity - are equal members through Baptism. Collegiality was encouraged with shared ministry recognized between the pope and bishops, bishops and priests, pastors and parishioners. The ministry of permanent deacons was restored.
Looking to the Future
As we gathered for the celebration of the 100th anniversary, November 25-26, 2015, we thanked God for all that has gone before and pray we can continue to commit ourselves with enthusiasm and with God’s grace to building God’s kingdom. We trust God will send the Holy Spirit of power and love that we can walk into the future with hope for whatever awaits us.
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament FAQs
Question: Where is Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament located?
Answer: Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament is located at 173 Main Street, Fort Defiance, Arizona.
Question: Who is Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament's pastor?
Answer: Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament's pastor is Fr. Gilbert Schneider, OFM.
Question: What time is mass at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament?
Answer: Mass Times Please note: Our local area is on Mountain Daylight Time Saturday: 5 p.m. at St. Michael's, St. Michaels, AZ 6 p.m. at St. Berard's, Navajo, NM Sunday: 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, Fort Defiance, AZ Weekdays: At Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament: Tuesday & Thursday 5:15 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. at St. Berard in Navajo, NM Confession: Sunday 8:00-9:00 a.m. and anytime upon request at OLBS
Question: What is Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Our-Lady-of-the-Nativity-of-Our-Blessed-Ladys-Church/140649279329611?rf=313013685497993
Question: What is Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament's website?
Answer: http://olbsfortdefiance.org/
Question: What denominaiton is Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament?
Answer: Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament belongs to Roman Catholic denomination.
Answer: Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament is located at 173 Main Street, Fort Defiance, Arizona.
Question: Who is Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament's pastor?
Answer: Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament's pastor is Fr. Gilbert Schneider, OFM.
Question: What time is mass at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament?
Answer: Mass Times Please note: Our local area is on Mountain Daylight Time Saturday: 5 p.m. at St. Michael's, St. Michaels, AZ 6 p.m. at St. Berard's, Navajo, NM Sunday: 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, Fort Defiance, AZ Weekdays: At Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament: Tuesday & Thursday 5:15 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. at St. Berard in Navajo, NM Confession: Sunday 8:00-9:00 a.m. and anytime upon request at OLBS
Question: What is Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Our-Lady-of-the-Nativity-of-Our-Blessed-Ladys-Church/140649279329611?rf=313013685497993
Question: What is Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament's website?
Answer: http://olbsfortdefiance.org/
Question: What denominaiton is Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament?
Answer: Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament belongs to Roman Catholic denomination.
Empower me
Empower me to be a bold participant, rather than a timid saint in waiting; to exercise authority of honesty, rather than to defer to power or deceive to get it; to influence someone for justice, rather than impress anyone for gain; and by grace, to find treasures of joy, of friendship, of peace hidden in the fields you give me daily to plow.
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament listing was last updated on the 29th of October, 2017
