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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).

The Catholic parish is a place to experience God’s love and share it with others. Each parishioner is important to a parish. Our main article on page one inspires readers to contribute more to parish life. • The slower pace of summer offers opportunities to nurture faith in creative ways not feasible in hectic times. The main article on page two explains. • Our culture tells us that sin is relative and what’s good for me may not be good for you. In fact, God’s law is perfect and absolute. Our Q&A feature explains.

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!