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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).

Jesus asks that we see and love everyone as family, especially those who are different than us. The main article on page one explains. • As the pandemic slowly recedes many dioceses are reinstating the obligation to attend Mass. The main article on page two explains the benefits of going back to in-person worship. • Just as every member of a family has household duties to help a household run well, every Catholic has a “household” job. Our popular 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!