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6 WEEK ONLINE BIBLE STUDY STARTING SOON! Jesus is God’s greatest victory and likewise he is the fulfillment of humanity’s deepest longing. Because of the resurrection of Jesus a new age has dawned and life will never be the same again. What exactly did happen on Easter morning? Why did it impel the disciples to begin a journey which would transform the world? What does this mean to us, here where we live today? Join us on Zoom on Tuesday evenings, starting May 12, to understand what the Scriptures teach us about our own resurrection and how that hope gives purpose to everything we do! Please register by Sunday, May 3 with Toni Pemberton (520-404-1928 or rpemberton12@yahoo.com). Once participant books arrive, they can be picked up from the parish during office hours. Cost for participant books is $13. Financial assistance is available.”

We are seeking a full time Director of Youth (9th – 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. Greg Leach, St. Mary of Nazareth Church, 4600 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, IA 50310; or email to frgreg@stmarysdsm.org.

Director of Elementary Faith Formation Pre-K - 8th Grade This position works in close collaboration with the Director of Youth Ministry, the Director of Adult Faith Formation, and reports directly to the Pastor for all programs under their supervision. This is a part-time position requiring some evenings and weekends. Click for more information.

Sunday, June 28th from 2:00-5:00pm. Come celebrate the retirement and 40 year anniversary for Fr. Greg!! More details to come later. (Subject to change due to COVID-19.)

Click to download our May reflection. Please note a few highlights: • When we are suffering or troubled, it can seem that God is unconcerned or even complicit. In fact, he doesn’t want us to suffer but often uses our suffering to draw us closer to him. The main article on page one explains. • It may help to remember that everything we experience, Jesus did, too. He knows what it is to be afraid and showed us how to cope. The main article on page two explains.

St. Mary's is live streaming daily Mass Tuesday thru Friday at 11 am and Sunday at 10 am. Facebook - St. Mary of Nazareth - DSM or www.stmarysdsm.org

This two part discussion will explore a 7 min film that reveals what really happens during Mass, as seen by saints and mystics, revealed by scripture and in the catechism of the Catholic Church. Click here to view the film, see discussion group details and RSVP!

Browse the many categories of books & media online or on the digital catalog in the adult faith formation office. Look for the library catalog link under "Deepen Your Faith" on the parish website. You can request a book to pick up from a library cart at the next weekend's mass, or check a book out yourself directly from the library. The library is in the adult faith formation office (the sunroom off the mansion meeting room). Feel free to sit & read while you're there!