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 Lady of the Blessed Sacrament
173 Main Street
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504-0070
United States
Phone: 928-729-5068

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Fr. Florecito Pabatao, OFM
Fr. Florecito Pabatao, OFM
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173 Main Street
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504-0070
United States
Phone: 928-729-5068

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P.O. Box 70
173 Main Street
Ft. Defiance, AZ
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Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Mass Times

Mass Schedule:

Sundays: 9:30 am
Weekdays: Tuesday and Thursday: 5:15 pm, Friday: 7:30 am

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Sunday: 8:30 am

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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 power of Christian prayer Give me a steadfast heart
Give me, O Lord, a steadfast heart which no unworthy thought can drag downwards; an unconquered heart which no tribulation can wear out; an upright heart which no unworthy purpose may tempt aside. Bestow upon me also, O Lord my God, understanding to know you, diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you, and a faithfulness that may finally embrace you; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
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