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SECRET SANTA SERVICE PROJECT

Posted by Angela Goodwin on 10/20/25

SECRET SANTA SERVICE PROJECT  Hosted by STM Social Justice Commission & More IMPACT Youth Group    This Christmas, we’re adopting local families who need a little extra help & hope. Our IMPACT Elves will be wrapping, writing personal notes, filling gift requests, and stuffing stockings on Sunday, November 16, ... Read More »

ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL 2025

Posted by Angela Goodwin on 9/30/25

Annual Diocesan Appeal: One Church. One Mission. One Family.

Your gift fuels ministries no single parish can do alone—vocations and seminarian formation, Catholic Charities, parish leadership, Catholic schools, and evangelization across our diocese. Our parish goal is $161,090.00. Participation matters most—every gift makes a difference.

Give online: Annual Diocesan ... Read More »

HOW DO YOU LIVE YOUR BAPTISM?

Posted by Angela Goodwin on 9/07/25

How Do You Live Your Baptism? 

Bishops across the United States want to learn how Catholics understand their baptism and live out their faith each day.

In our diocese, we’ve created a short 10-minute survey to hear directly from YOU. Your responses will help parish leadership better support the ... Read More »

Catholic bishops of Iowa release pastoral reflection on immigration and dignity of the human person

Posted by Angela Goodwin on 8/30/25

The four Catholic bishops of Iowa, through the Iowa Catholic Conference, have released a new pastoral reflection on the Church’s teaching on immigration and the dignity of every human person.

 

Entitled “Pilgrims of Hope: A Pastoral Reflection on Immigration,” the letter invites the People of God to live ... Read More »

Weekly Announcements for October 25th & 26th, 2025

Posted by Angela Goodwin on 2/14/25

---At all masses this weekend the Sacrament of the Sick will take place. Anyone who is seeking healing, anyone facing surgery, or any elderly person is able to receive this sacrament. Please take this time to more to the front rows or to the end of the pews close ... Read More »

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Posted by Angela Goodwin on 12/23/24

Help Build Homes with Habitat for Humanity!

Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity is finishing two new homes this winter/spring, and they need your help! 

Volunteer: No experience needed—they’ll provide all the training and tools!Sign Up: build.iowavalleyhabitat.org/volunteer_calendarGroups: Email Sammi deNeui at sammi@iowavalleyhabitat.org

Follow updates here: iowavalleyhabitat.org/news/construction-updates-december-2024.

Let’s work together to ... Read More »

GRACE & GROWTH: CATHOLIC MOMS OF YOUNG CHILDREN

Posted by Angela Goodwin on 9/17/24

Calling All Catholic Moms of Young Kids! 

Are you a mom looking for fellowship, faith, and support from other women who understand the joys and challenges of raising young children? Join Catholic Mothers of Young Children, a multi-parish group that meets every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month to pray, connect, ... Read More »

SAGES (Sacred Activism Grounded in Everyday Spirituality) Fall Schedule

Posted by Angela Goodwin on 8/28/24

SAGES (Sacred Activism Grounded in Everyday Spirituality) provides a safe space to explore the intersection of spiritual growth, transformation and social justice using contemplative practice, study & reflection. No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome!

Discover a safe and nurturing environment where spiritual growth, ... Read More »

Service & Volunteer Opportunity - Catholic Worker House

Posted by Angela Goodwin on 7/02/24

Service & Volunteer Opportunity - Catholic Worker House

Can you believe we're already getting ready for Fall 2024? Time flies! 

Mark your calendars: The STM Social Justice Commission will be serving our next meal at CWH. Upcoming Dates and Sign up to help here: November 17, 2024 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4BA8AD2EAAFA7-50549476-september#/

If ... Read More »

Announcements for February 4th & 5th 2023

Posted by Katie Schneider on 2/04/23

-Do you want to learn more about the Jewish faith? Would you like to learn how we as Catholics can be more supportive of our Jewish brothers and sisters? Join us next Sunday, February 12 at 2:00 p.m. on the church lower level for a conversation between Rabbi Esther ... Read More »