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PARISH MINISTRIES

Contact:  St. Mary-Holy Cross Parish Office

Click Liturgical Minister Schedules for information regarding schedules.

 Catholic Diocese of Des Moines complying with Charter; Continues commitment to protect children.   To see the press release of January 6, 2004 click on Charter for Protection

The Diocese of Des Moines released a Code of Conduct on July 31, 2003 that applies to all those who work for the diocese or a parish in the diocese, and all those volunteering for the diocese or a parish within the diocese. It also applies to seminarians and the schools. For more information, please click on http://www.dmdiocese.org/code_of_conduct.htm

LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTER

The Eucharistic Minister is a lay person authorized to administer the Consecrated Elements at a Celebration of Holy Eucharist. A Eucharistic Minister would perform their ministry under the direction of Father Dan Krettek or Deacon Rev. Mr. Jerry Barnwell.

A Eucharistic Visitor is a lay person authorized to take the Consecrated Elements following a Celebration of Holy Eucharist to members of the congregation who, by reason of illness or infirmity, were unable to be present at the Celebration. A Eucharistic Visitor would also exercise that ministry under the direction and discretion of Father Dan Krettek or Deacon Rev. Mr. Jerry Barnwell.

Parishioners who are interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister or Visitor, please contact the Parish Office.

LECTOR

The Lector proclaims the good news from the sacred text.  However, all Christians are, by definition, proclaimers of the good news.  Some among us are called to minister the Word directly, to ensure that the faithful, as well as those who are not yet faith-filled, will continue to hear God's love spoken anew each time the sacred book is opened. These special people are called Lectors.

Qualities of a Lector

  • Ability to stand in front of people and be comfortable
  • Excellent reading and enunciation skills
  • Strong love of our Lord and for the Scriptures
  • Willingness to reflect upon and practice each reading
  • Desire to share the Word of God with our Community

All parishioners who have graduated Eighth Grade and have received the Sacrament of Confirmation may become a Lector.  If you are interested in becoming a Lector, please contact the Parish Office.

USHER - GREETER

The Usher is a parishioner with a willingness to learn and to serve effectively in the welcoming ministry of the congregation.  If you are interested in becoming an Usher or Greeter, please contact the Parish Office.

SPONSOR of SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

St. Mary-Holy Cross Parish supports a number of social activities such as: Soup Suppers each Friday during the Lenten Season, after the Stations of the Cross; Wine and Cheese after Mass, the first Saturday evening Mass of each month at St. Mary's; Coffee and Donuts, the first Sunday morning Mass of each month at St. Mary's; and Coffee and Donuts, the last Sunday morning Mass of each month at Holy Cross.  The social activities are sponsored by parishioners who prepare and serve items supplied by the Parish.

If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact the Parish Office.

HOSPITALIZATION

Please contact the Parish Office if a family member is hospitalized and you wish to have a pastoral visit.

PRAYER CHAIN
 
If an illness or a crisis strikes your family or a friend, please do not hesitate to contact the St. Mary-Holy Cross Prayer Chain.  The Prayer Chain is a group from our Parish who offer prayers for your needs.  For prayer requests or if you would like to participate in our Parish Prayer Chain, please contact the Parish Office.

MUSIC MINISTRY

The primary purpose of our St. Mary-Holy Cross musicians is to bring people closer to God through music. Our focus is to enhance congregational singing, thereby uniting us as one through sung prayer. Through a cooperative spirit and a willingness to learn, our singers and instrumentalists strive for quality in order to bring themselves and our community to a closer union with God.

Choir
The St. Mary-Holy Cross choir is composed of registered Parish members who show a talent and/or interest in sung prayer.

Cantor
The cantor is a Parish member/s who lead the responsorial psalms and acclamations.  Alone, they provide music at one of our weekend Masses each week.

Instrumentalists
Keyboardists, pianists, organists, woodwind players, percussionists and guitarists are among our instrumental players.  They provide their own type of prayer through instrumental arrangements of musical works.

For More Information Contact:

St. Mary-Holy Cross Parish Office
Telephone/Fax:  515-367-2685
Email:  smhc@huxcomm.net

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