Events & Opportunities
Book of Remembrance
This Book is in the Sanctuary. You are invited to write in the names of your deceased loved ones to be remembered at our Masses during November.
Help With Veteran’s Day Avenue of Flags
Could you assist with raising the flags at Holy Cross on Tuesday, November 10 at Noon and/or retiring them on Wednesday, November 11 at 4:00pm? Weather permitting. Please contact Lynn Schreurs at 515-577-8147 or lschreurs@msn.com, to volunteer or for more information.
Blood Drive
Please plan to attend our Blood Drive on Thursday, November 12 from 3:00-7:00pm in St. Mary’s Social Hall. There will be Yummy Soups and Homemade Treats to enjoy after your donation. To schedule an appointment please go to https://www.lifeservebloodcenter.org/ (use 50073 as the zip code to find our sign-up). Walk-ins are also welcome! Thank you for your gift of life to those in need.
Puzzle Fest
Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 14 after 5:00pm Mass for this fun event! More details to come!
Game Night — Mark Your Calendar!!
Join us for something new -- prayer, games and community on Fridays, November 20 and December 4, 6:30-8:30pm in the Social Hall!!
Trip to Ireland with Father Pisut
Travel on a 10-day pilgrimage with Fr. Pisut to Ireland September 7-16, 2027. Find out more information or register at stcharlespilgrimages.com/pisut or use this QR code.
Parish Genealogy
We have an updated form to use: SMHC Genealogy Questionairre – Fill out form. Submissions will not be included in the 150th Anniversary book but will be kept and can be updated for the next book.
Looking For a Way to Become More Involved With Your Parish and Local Community?
Please consider hosting Wine & cheese after 5:00pm Mass on the first Saturday of January …or.... Coffee & donuts after 8:00am Mass or 10:00am Mass on the first Sunday of January. Please contact Barb at the office to help. bliske@saintmaryhc.org or 515-367-2685, if you have questions or would like to volunteer. Thank you!
Liturgical Ministers needed: 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 Lorrie Hanlon, dlhanlon@windstream.net
Thank you for considering these volunteer opportunities!