Faith Formation
Registration for Religious Education classes is now open. Parishione click here for the form.
Catholic Youth Camp
CYC is open to those entering 3rd grade through High School. Details and registration at www.stmcenter.com. Our Parish will contribute $100 toward the camp fee for each child of our Parish. Contact the Parish Office at bliske@saintmaryhc.org / 515-367-2685 with the dates your child is attending to have this portion of their fee paid.
Preschool - 6th Grade
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Would you like to sponsor a Bible for one of the children receiving their First Holy Communion? If you would like to donate a Bible to a child or do a partial donation, the cost is $50 (check can be mailed to the Parish Office with “Bible” in the memo). Each Bible has a leather cover and the child's name engraved on it. It is a lifelong treasure to them and we are so thankful for all those who support this fundraiser. .
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Upcoming Sessions
February 4 - Regular Sessions, First Communion enrollment
Mass, 6:15pm
February 11- Regular sessions, First Communion enrollment
Mass, 9:00am
February 18– Ash Wednesday, No sessions. Please attend
Mass with your family
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Please check your emails before you leave for RE if the roads or weather is questionable. I will send out an email if canceling sessions.
2026 Youth Tithes
Children are encouraged to take a tithe packet located on the table, and on the paper provided, write their name by the number of the packet they have taken. We thank the children for their involvement in the Parish!
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Coordinator: Tracy Miller 515-520-7981 / tmiller@saintmaryhc.org
YOUTH 2000 Retreat - February 13-15, 2026
This Retreat is a weekend experience that includes celebration of Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, talks, music, workshops, and fellowship and is open to all youth aged 13-18 years old, This Retreat is held at St. Pius X in Urbandale. The schedule is Friday, Feb. 13, 6:30pm-10:30pm; Saturday, Feb. 14, 9:00am-10:00pm and Sunday, Feb. 15, 8:30am to 12:30pm.
The registration fee is $60 per person and includes Saturday lunch and dinner. All participants must complete a Liability Release Form. If the participant is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign. Registration closes on February 1 at 11:55pm. If your youth is interested in attending this amazing opportunity, please contact Andrea Fisher, 515-240-5059. Here is the link for more information and registration through the diocese: https://www.dmdiocese.org/events/youth-2000-2026?event=403aa4ed-e9bc-477a-83a2-f8b526d03052&category=Youth+Ministry
EDGE 7th & 8th Grades
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Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pm in the Social Hall
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Sessions: Feb. 4, 11 & 25
--no session on Feb. 18 as that is Ash Wednesday; please attend Mass with your family.
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Program Coordinators: Melissa Kahler, mkahler@saintmaryhc.org, 515-290-2830
Andrea Fisher, afisher@saintmaryhc.org, 515-240-5059
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Confirmation 9th & 10th Grades​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Please see your email for questions regarding upcoming dates. Also be on the lookout for a signup to volunteer for our KofC fish fry Fridays.
Sunday, Feb. 8: 11:00am-12:30pm, 9th grade only session
Saturday, Feb. 14 and Sunday, Feb. 15: 11:00am-3:00pm, 10th grade only (teen & sponsor) Prayer Stations, Social Hall
Sunday, Feb 22: 11:00am-12:30pm, 10th grade only session
NO February Wednesday Family Session
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Program Coordinator: Nicole Parker, ncory@saintmaryhc.org / 515-313-3014
​Youth Group Grades 9-12​​
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Melissa Kahler, mkahler@saintmaryhc.org, 515-290-2830 Andrea Fisher, afisher@saintmaryhc.org, 515-240-5059
Gatherings: Feb. 4, 11 & 25: Youth Gatherings