Events & Opportunities
Farewell Reception for Father Parker
Please join us on Saturday, June 27 after 5:00pm Mass to say farewell to Fr. Parker and to wish him well at St. Augustin Parish!
We will be serving smoked chicken and pork, baked beans, mac and cheese, coleslaw and chips. Hot dogs will be available for kids. Drinks will be provided.
Meal for Family Shelter Needed!
Could you help provide a meal for Catholic Charities Emergency Family Shelter in Des Moines on Sunday, July 12. One or more families or groups can volunteer to prepare and deliver a meal (number for the meal varies) to the Shelter. Volunteers can pay for the meal, be reimbursed by the Parish, or receive a Gift-In-Kind receipt. To volunteer or to find out more, please contact Stacey Rooney at 515-490-5034 or rooneyslg17@gmail.com.
Food Pantry Collection
Please bring non-perishable food items to Mass June 20/21; we will also take up a monetary collection. Thank you for your continued generosity; your donation this month will assist Catholic Charities Emergency Family Shelter.
Work of Our Hands
Parishioners are invited to participate in our “Work of Our Hands” Fair later this year. Whether you create handmade items, delicious treats, unique décor, have a service you provide, or represent a favorite company or product line; be part of this special event! Showcase your talents, support one another, and enjoy fellowship together!
To join us or for more details contact Trish Morris, girardifan@hotmail.com or 515-480-9922 by July 1, and we’ll plan an informational meeting.
Annual Diocesan Appeal
Please support the Diocese which supports our Parish! Our assessment is $47,270; any monies paid over this amount are returned to our Parish. Mail your pledge card from Bishop Joensen and your gift directly to the Diocese (check made out to the Diocese of Des Moines; 601 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-2501) You can also donate online, https://www.dmdiocese.org/giving; you will need to choose our Parish from the “Designate” dropdown. Thank you for your support!
History of St. Mary - Holy Cross
We've updated our 150th year history book and now are updating the family genealogy records for both Churches to preserve our Parish records for future generations. Go to Family Questionnaire to add new information or update existing records. If you prefer not to include vital records, just leave those sections blank; if you wish to complete that, but maintain privacy, those details can be kept confidential within the database. Questionnaire deadline is July 1 to have this information printed in this 150th year history book.
Opportunity to Assist Your Parish!
Please consider hosting Wine & Cheese after 5:00pm Mass on Saturday, August 1; or hosting Coffee & Donuts after 8:00am Mass at Holy Cross on Sunday, July 5 or August 2. 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 Minsters Needed for Sunday, 10:00am Mass. Please consider becoming a Lector, Minister of the Eucharist or Usher for this Mass. Training is provided. These are great ways to be involved and assist your Parish! Please contact the Office, bliske@saintmaryhc.org / 515-367-2685 if interested or have questions. Thank you for your consideration of this request..
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.
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!
