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Join us Sunday, September 19 from 3:00-7:00pm to celebrate our return to full worship! We will have food, games, and music for all ages. Our menu includes grilled burgers and dogs, pasta and potato salads, fresh fruit, brownie sundaes, and lemonade. Let's get together once again.

St. Mary of Nazareth is seeking a full-time Director of Youth (7th-12th) Ministry. Interested candidates must be a practicing Catholic, preferably with a bachelor's degree in a related field. Life Teen experience is helpful. A complete job description may be obtained by request and interested candidates should submit a resume with salary requirements to Fr. John Frost, St. Mary of Nazareth Church, 4600 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, IA 50310 or email frjfrost@stmarysdsm.org. Deadline to apply is June 7, 2021.

St. Mary's is having Mass in the church on Saturdays at 5:00pm and Sundays at 9:00 and 11:00am. Daily Mass is in the parish hall at this time. Mass is at 8:00am Tuesday thru Friday. St. Mary's will livestream daily Mass and Sunday Mass at 9:00am to our Facebook page, Facebook - St. Mary of Nazareth - DSM).

Popular culture would have us believe that happiness comes from having the perfect spouse, the perfect home, the perfect job, and the perfect body. However, Catholics know that perfect happiness is only possible if we do what God wants us to do. The main article on page one explains. • The past eighteen months of pandemic have left us stressed and fearful – a new virus variant, economic uncertainty, armed conflicts across the globe. Yet, Pope St. John Paul II told us to “be not afraid.” No matter what happens in the world, God is in control and we are in good hands. The main article on page two gives details. Studies show that just 30%-45% of Catholics actually attend Mass each week. Our popular Q&A feature explains the importance of regular Mass attendance for our happiness on Earth and beyond.

Browse the many categories of books and media online or on the digital catalog in the upstairs of the mansion. Look for the library catalog link under "Deepen Your Faith" on the parish website. Check a book out directly from the library or feel free to sit and read while you're there!