About Blessed Sacrament · Sandy, Utah
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Sandy, Utah, a suburb on the south end of the Salt Lake Valley. Established in 1972, the parish belongs to the Diocese of Salt Lake City and is home to Blessed Sacrament Catholic School (18 months through 8th grade), an active Knights of Columbus council (Corpus Christi Council 6966), a Council of Catholic Women, a youth group, and a Legion of Mary. The parish website describes a vibrant, multigenerational community in which many charter members and their extended families still worship together.
- Established
- 1972
- Patron
- Blessed Sacrament (the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ)
- Rector
- Rev. Carlos R. Guzman, RCJ (Temporary Administrator, per the Diocese of Salt Lake City parish page)
- Diocese
- Diocese of Salt Lake City
Why belong here
Blessed Sacrament offers the full rhythm of Catholic life in one campus: daily and Sunday Mass, regular Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament four days a week, and Saturday confessions in English and Spanish. Families can grow in faith together through the parish school (18 months through 8th grade), an active Knights of Columbus council (Corpus Christi Council 6966, chartered 1977), a Council of Catholic Women, Legion of Mary, youth group, and parish-wide stewardship and Respect Life ministries — all on a single Sandy campus served by long-tenured clergy.
Mass times at Blessed Sacrament
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
- After weekday Masses (Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri)
- Available in Spanish and English
Adoration times
- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Monday 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Thursday 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Friday 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Saturday 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
History of Blessed Sacrament Parish
Blessed Sacrament was established in 1972 as one of two new parishes created that year in the Diocese of Salt Lake City (alongside Saints Peter and Paul in West Valley City). Its first pastor, Msgr. Robert Pollock, oversaw construction of the original church, rectory, and Parish Center. In August 1986 Msgr. Robert R. Servatius — 'Msgr. Bob' — became pastor and, with Dominican Sisters Barbara Stanek and Sharon Carroll, founded Blessed Sacrament Catholic School the same year. A new, larger church was dedicated on October 23, 2005, and on October 9, 2011 Bishop Wester blessed the parish's newly renovated offices. Msgr. Bob retired in 2016 after 30 years of service.
Pastoral Leadership
After Msgr. Bob's 2016 retirement, Fr. Samuel Dinsdale served as pastor for six years until his transfer to St. Vincent de Paul. In August 2022, Fr. Rodelio Ignacio ('Fr. Rodel'), previously of St. Mary of the Assumption in Park City, was appointed administrator. The parish is currently served by Rev. Carlos R. Guzman, RCJ, as Temporary Administrator (also Assistant Director of Vocations for the diocese) and Fr. Ryan T. Jimenez as Temporary Parochial Vicar, along with Deacons Gregory Werking and Marcel Soklaski.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for adoration Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday afternoons from 4:00 to 4:45 PM — a beautiful complement to the parish's eucharistic identity.
Parish Ministries and Groups
The parish describes itself as a place 'where everyone has something to offer and a role to play,' and lists multiple active groups on its Ministries page. The Knights of Columbus (Corpus Christi Council 6966, chartered 1977) support food drives, blood drives, bingo nights, and school poster contests. A Council of Catholic Women, a Legion of Mary, Instituto El Camino, a youth group, a Respect for Life ministry, a People with Disabilities ministry, and a Stewardship program round out parish life, along with lectors (who receive formation before proclaiming the Word at Mass) and a music ministry.
- Knights of Columbus — Corpus Christi Council 6966
- Council of Catholic Women / Diocesan CCW
- Legion of Mary
- Instituto El Camino
- Youth Group
- People with Disabilities
- Respect for Life
- Stewardship: Our Way of Life
- Lectors
- Music Ministry
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
Co-founded in 1986 by Msgr. Bob with two Dominican Sisters, Blessed Sacrament Catholic School serves children from 18 months through 8th grade on the parish campus (1745 East 9800 South, Sandy). Principal Bryan Penn leads a faith-filled community where students participate in daily prayer, weekly school Mass, the Sacraments, retreats, 'Fridays with Father,' and seasonal liturgical celebrations, alongside a rigorous liberal-arts curriculum emphasizing communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving. The school website is utbscs.org and the office number is 801-572-5311.
Parish Life and Community
The parish community includes many charter-member families from 1972 and three generations of parishioners. A new-parishioner Registration Form is linked from the homepage, and the parish uses the Ministry One mobile app for events, sermons, and announcements. Online giving is offered by QR code, by texting 'Donate' to 435-500-2647, or via the website.
Clergy and Staff
Pastoral care is provided by Rev. Carlos R. Guzman, RCJ (Temporary Administrator and Assistant Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Salt Lake City) and Fr. Ryan T. Jimenez (Temporary Parochial Vicar; also hospital chaplain at the University of Utah, Primary Children's, and Huntsman Cancer Institute). Deacons Gregory Werking (also Utah State Prison Assistant Chaplain) and Marcel Soklaski assist. School principal Bryan Penn leads the parish school.
Visit, Contact, and Giving
The parish office is open Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, and can be reached at (801) 571-5517 or [email protected]. The campus is at 9757 South 1700 East, Sandy, UT 84092; the mailing address is PO Box 900456, Sandy, UT 84090. Online giving is available via the website, QR code, or text-to-give at 435-500-2647.
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Msgr. Robert Pollock1972–1986
Founding pastor; oversaw construction of the first parish church, rectory, and Parish Center.
- Msgr. Robert R. Servatius ('Msgr. Bob')August 1986–2016
Founded Blessed Sacrament Catholic School in 1986 with Dominican Sisters Barbara Stanek and Sharon Carroll; led the parish for 30 years and dedicated the new church in 2005; retired in 2016.
- Fr. Samuel Dinsdale2016–2022
Succeeded Msgr. Bob; served six years before transfer to St. Vincent de Paul Parish.
- Fr. Rodelio Ignacio ('Fr. Rodel')August 2022–
Appointed administrator in August 2022, coming from St. Mary of the Assumption in Park City; had been working in the Salt Lake City Diocese for four years.