Pianists, organists, cantors (singers) - we have opportunities for you to share your talents at our Sunday Masses here at St. Mary of Nazareth! If interested, please inquire with the parish office, 515-276-4042.

In the newsletter, you can read and learn about: 1) God desires us to be happy in heaven with Him – forever! While He knows nothing less than the joy and glory of heaven will completely satisfy us, He waits for our free “yes” to Him, every day. Our main article on page one outlines concrete ways to live out our “Yes” to God and cooperate with His grace; 2) Even for Catholics, the remembering who’s who among the clergy can get a little confusing: why are there different “types” of clerical offices? What is the polite address for a bishop? Our Why Do Catholics Do That? feature can help clear up any clerical confusion readers may have; and 3) In our “From Scripture” meditation, Jesus outlines for his followers the requirements of a disciple: it’s really a matter of putting “first things first". No earthly good can come before following God’s will for us, but be not afraid: God is generous, and our reward will be greater than anything we give up.