Events & Opportunities
​Byzantine Catholic Outreach of Iowa
Father Bruce Riebe from Saint Andrew of Crete Byzantine Catholic Outreach of Iowa will join us Monday, February 9, 6:15pm in the Social Hall to share about the Byzantine tradition, including prayer, liturgy, and spirituality. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn how the Catholic faith is lived and celebrated in the Eastern Church. All are welcome, please join us!​
Lent Will Be Here Soon
- Ash Wednesday is February 18. Our Masses are 7:00am and 6:30pm at St. Mary. --Liturgical Ministers are needed for these Masses.
- We are looking for volunteers to lead the Stations of the Cross on Friday’s March 6 & 27. And volunteers to host a Lenten meal after Stations on February 27 & March 27. Please consider getting involved in your parish in this way; a signup is at St. Mary or email the Office at bliske@saintmaryhc.org to volunteer or if you have questions. Thank you!
- Fish Frys are Friday’s February 20, March 6 & 20, serving from 5:00 to 7:00pm in the Social Hall.
- Sign up to bring a dessert for a fish fry at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4AA8A62DA5FD0-61631815-desserts . Thank you!
Parish Music Coordinator Opening​
We are looking to hire a Music Coordinator. This is a very flexible job—work some from home! Training provided! It’s a paid position averaging 10 hours most weeks, though more around Christmas and Easter. If you are interested or would like additional information, please contact Fr. Ross at rparker@dmdiocese.org or 515-367-2685.
It Will Snow Again
Winter is here, and we need your assistance to keep the sidewalks and steps at St. Mary safe and accessible.
Could you help with weekend and/or weekday snow removal? Thank you in advance! Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094EA4A722A2FB6-60961940-sidewalk . Or use this QR Code
Questions, please contact Bill Schmitt, 515-291-8005 / isucui@isualum.com.
Feed the Hungry
Our parish families have been preparing a meal for homeless children and their families at Catholic Charities Emergency Family Shelter on the second Sunday of each month for more than twenty-five years. Volunteers are needed for June and July. One or more families/groups prepare and deliver a meal (about 10 families — up to 34 people) for the shelter in Des Moines. Volunteers can pay for the meal, be reimbursed by the parish, or receive a Gift-In-Kind receipt for a tax deduction. To volunteer or to find out more, contact Stacey Rooney, rooneyslg17@gmail.com or call 515-490-5034.
Grow in Your Catholic Faith through OCIA
All adults in our Parish are invited to join us on Monday evenings ( check the calendar for dates) at 6:15 in the Social Hall for OCIA. While OCIA is the pathway for those who are interested in becoming Catholic, it is also a wonderful opportunity for lifelong Catholics to deepen their understanding of the faith. Whether you are curious, returning to the Church, or simply looking to grow in your relationship with Christ, these sessions provide prayer, discussion, and learning in a supportive community. Come and journey with us as we explore the richness of our Catholic tradition together.
Work of Our Hands
Members of the Parish who are service providers, hobbyists, or willing to provide their services or goods for a fee or barter are welcomed to join Work Of Our Hands (WOOH). Participants offer their goods and services at a WOOH Festival in the Social Hall. If interested in a discussion about the possibilities for WOOH, please contact Monica Kennebeck-Doyle, kennebeckm@gmail.com / 515-238-4180, or Trish Morris, girardifan@hotmail.com / 515-278-4936.
Blessings Offered
If you would like a blessing for your fields, flocks, pets, house or another blessing, Fr. Parker is more than happy to come to your home for any of these. Please email him for more information at rparker@dmdiocese.org.
We hope you become involved in our Parish community.
Click here for our Parish Time and Talent Form to fill out
and return to the Parish Office. Thank you for becoming involved!
Looking For a Way to Become More Involved With Your Parish and Local Community?
Wine & Cheese and Coffee & Donuts: Hosting wine & cheese or coffee & donuts is a great way to meet and get to know other parishioners! If you have not hosted before, we can pair you up with someone who has. Please contact the parish office with questions or if willing to help.
Liturgical Ministers needed: 5:00pm Mass at St. Mary: Altar Servers; 8:00am Mass at Holy Cross: Lectors. 10:00am Mass at St. Mary: Lectors and Ministers of the Eucharist. Please let the office know if you are interested in helping with any of these.
The Blessing Box Food Pantry is seeking volunteers to help box items to distribute to families on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Please contact Tammi McClain at 515-290-3904 if interested.
Calling All Musicians! We would love to have you join our music ministry to participate during Mass! We are happy to provide training and have you sing or play with mentors. Teenagers welcome! If interested and would like more information, please contact Sue Schmidt, sschmidt@saintmaryhc.org / 515-689-9949.
Thank you for considering these volunteer opportunities!
History of St. Mary - Holy Cross
Were you married at St. Mary or Holy Cross or had other family historical events related to our parish for which you have photos or documents? Larry Sauer is looking for mementos of these events that we could borrow to have reproduced for preservation and display in future St. Mary-Holy Cross history books. The plan is to find a display case for other historical artifacts that can be displayed too. If you would like to share your history with our parish, please contact Larry at 515-710-2421. Thank you!
