S t. Mary of Nazareth

Rev. Greg Leach, Pastor 276-4042 (office) Deacon Tom Bradley 491-7789 Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 10:00am Weekdays: Tuesday 8:00 am Wednesday 8:00 am Thursday 8:00 am Friday 8:00 am Holy Days of Obligation: varies Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:30-4:30 pm or by request Marriages: At least six months notice, call 276-4042 Baptisms: By appointment only, call 276-4042 Online giving available Find it on the website at www.stmarysdsm.org. Deadline for bulletin Monday by noon. E-mail to stmarys@stmarysdsm.org Deadline for email blast and gathering area TVs Tuesday by noon. E-mail to stmarys@stmarysdsm.org

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4 6 0 0 M e r e d i t h D r i v e • D e s M o i n e s , I o w a 5 0 3 1 0 - 0 1 7 0 P: 515-276-4042 • F: 515-252-1995 •E: stmarys@stmarysdsm.org

June 28, 2020 ∙ Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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GOOD NEWS!!! Volunteer opportunities for the Catholic Circle Of

Faith house build are now available. There will be volunteer opportunities available from the beginning of July through the end of October. The address for the house build is 1244 McCormick in Des Moines.

New for this year is that the maximum number of volunteers will be limited to 7 per day. Once you

register online, you will be given information regarding the protocol to follow at the build site.

You can find the registration link on St. Mary’s website, www.stmarydsm.org, under

announcements.

We hope you will be able to help St. Mary’s to achieve their

volunteer goals. Questions, contact Glen Oglia at 515-326-1528

or ogliaglen@gmail.com.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “There is plenty of heavenly music

for those who are tuned in.”

JOB OPENING Full-Time Maintenance Position

St. Mary of Nazareth, Des Moines St. Mary of Nazareth has an opening for a full-time

maintenance (facilities and grounds) position.

High school diploma and 5+ years of experience

and/or training with more than basic skills in

plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and

general construction is desired. Must have valid

driver’s license, necessary valid licenses or

certificates in electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.

Familiarity and ability to work with automated

and computerized control systems is also desired.

Position requires person to be able to work and

cooperate with staff, parishioners, vendors, and

visitors. Salary based upon skills and experience.

Benefits available. Inquire/send resume to:

Pastor, St. Mary of Nazareth,

4600 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, Iowa 50310

(stmarys@stmarysdsm.org)

5th ANNUAL IGNATIAN RETREAT via ZOOM

“PRAY with MUSIC”

Monday, July 13 7 - 8:30pm Tuesday, July 14 7 - 8:30pm Thursday, July 16 7 - 8:30pm Saturday, July 18 9 - 11am

Cost: $50 (scholarship available) To register, please visit: www.theemaushouse.org/upcoming-events or call with any questions: 515-282-4839

Fr. Bob Dufford is our presenter. Using his instrumental music specifically composed to support Ignatian

comtemplation, he will invite us to experience a dimension of meaning and feeling in our imaginative prayer.

ST. MARY OF NAZARETH COLLECTION May 2020

Actual Last Year

Tithing Envelopes $23,552.00 $31,149.24 On-Line Giving $14,533.00 $10,448.00 Automatic Deposit $2,735.00 $2,925.00 Monthly Total $40,820.00 $44,522.24

Year-to-date $532,113.24 $522,393.43

Building Fund $1,408.00

SAVE THE DATE Father’s last weekend Masses as pastor will be July 4/5, and his last weekday Mass will be Thursday, July 9th.

Please thank him for his 12 years of service to St. Mary’s.

Save the date for a celebration of Father Greg’s retirement after 40 years of assigned priestly ministry.

Sunday, September 13th from 2-5pm (more details to follow later…

subject to COVID-19 situation at that time) Fr. Greg will be celebrating Masses here at

St. Mary’s the weekend of Sept. 12/13.

Questions? Contact Mary Eikenberry, 515-238-5225.

PATRIOTIC ROSARY Friday, July 3 8:20am (before 9am Mass)

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

Join us for one of the most powerful prayers ever---the Rosary. We will pray the Patriotic Rosary at 8:20am on Friday, July 3rd, just before 9am Mass.

Prayer is powerful. The Rosary is powerful. Groups praying together is powerful. Invite your friends and neighbors and let us fill our church with prayers - asking God to soften hearts, to guide our leaders, and to bring peace to our beloved United States of America. What better way to begin the celebration of our country’s birthday than with prayer!

Mary’s Meals weekend will be July 4/5. Don’t forget to help children in the

world's poorest communities!

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Mass Schedule and Intentions Sunday, June 28

10:00am For the Parish

Tuesday, June 30

8:00am Tom Goodwin

Wednesday, July 1

8:00am Evelyn Wagner

Thursday, July 2

8:00am Paul & LuEllen Huss

Friday, July 3

9:00am Frank & Jean Groff

Saturday, July 4

5:00pm Jim & Norman Fitts

Sunday, July 5

10:00am For the Parish

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Parish Staff

Rev. Greg Leach, Pastor.………....……...…...Office 276-4042

Deacon Tom Bradley……………...…….…………………491-7789

TBD, Adult Faith Formation.……………......…..…....276-4042

TBD, Faith Formation Director…………….…...….….276-7589

Bridget Brass, Faith Formation Assistant..….......276-7589

TBD, Youth Ministry………………...……...…..………...251-7568

Dawn Windschitl, Secretary/Hall Manager........276-4042

Rhonda Brown, Bookkeeper………..……………..…..276-4042

TBD, Maintenance……………….. ……...…………….....276-4042

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Parish Organization Leaders

Finance Council: Mary Ann Van Dyke………..…...669-8022

Faith Form. Council: Chris Yuska...……….…...……360-0137

Women’s Association: Michelle Roberts…........279-7483

Men’s Club: Jim Cunningham...……...…......………491-1047

Knights of Columbus: Mark Sexton……....….......339-0088

stmarysknightsofcolumbus@gmail.com

Pro-Life Committee: Richard Heger……….…...….278-0741

Vocations Committee: Richard Heger……….…….278-0741

Growing Our Faith: Jennifer Kruse……...............402-8098

Stephen Ministry: Ann McGonegle………..……….313-6671

St. Vincent de Paul: Virginia Klemm………..…..…289-2828

Pastoral Council: Steve House………….…...……….205-3935

shouse9385@aol.com

Upcoming Events Monday, June 29 Stephen Ministers 6:30pm Tuesday, June 30 Sewing 9:30am Wednesday, July 1 First Communion 7:00pm

New to the Parish? Welcome!! Please fill out a registration form found in the white baskets as you enter the church or by downloading

the form from our website. Once you have completed the form, return by mail or drop in the collection basket.

Pastoral Care If you or a family member is in a care facility, homebound,

or hospitalized and wish a visit or are in need of a meal,

please contact Deacon Tom at 515-491-7789.

Please remember in your prayers

Mary Myklestad, Dick Heger, Kathryn Schuster, Viola Dubay, Al Kolis, Ryan Francois, David Bahr, Yvonne Schuh, Larry Fettig, Jack & Rosemary Marshall, Cathy Palmer, Deb Tranel, Sheila McMichael, and Catherine Roth

MASS SCHEDULE

Mass is now open to the public. Daily Mass times

will be at 8:00am each day, Tuesday thru Friday in

the parish hall. (exception - July 3 is at 9am)

Weekend Masses will be at 5:00pm on Saturday

and only one on Sunday at 10:00am in the church.

Mass Intentions

If you had a Mass intention scheduled for one of the weekends when Mass was not public,

please call Dawn in the office, 276-4042, We can find a date to reschedule.

Annual Diocesan Appeal Update

Parish Goal is $119,941

As of Friday, June 19 …. $78,000 has been received in full with approximately another $7,100 pledged. Thanks to the 222 families who have contributed.

We appreciate your generosity. Please consider helping. No amount is too small.

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Newly Baptized…….Lucille Angela Bussey

Daughter of James and Mallorie