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Rev. Greg Leach, Pastor 276-4042 (office) Deacon Tom Bradley 491-7789 Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am and 11:00 am Weekdays: Tuesday 8:00 am Wednesday 6:45 am Thursday 6:45 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 under the giving tab at www.stmarysdsm.org. Deadline for bulletin Monday by noon. E-mail to stmarys@stmarysdsm.org Deadline for electronic communication Tuesday by noon. E-mail to stmarys@stmarysdsm.org

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October 6, 2019 ∙ Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

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YOUTH NEWS

Teen Choir will be back at it

again October 13th at the 11:00am Mass!

Practice will be at 9:30 that morning in the mansion

meeting room! All teens are welcome to join us!

Hope to see you there!

http://stmaryofnazarethlifeteen.weebly.com

Twitter: @StMary_YouthMin

Instagram: @StMary_YouthMin

Facebook: St Mary’s Youth Group - Lifeteen

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“There is some argument over the origin of civilization - but this is unimportant compared with the question of when

it will resume operation.”

A Very Special Thank You Last weekend’s Annual Auction was a fun-filled evening

of fellowship and excitement. Thank you so much to

all volunteers, attendees, and donors for your support

of this important event. Funds raised from annual

auctions have supported St. Mary’s projects and

initiatives and prevented the need for capital

campaigns within our parish.

Alan Strickler, auctioneer, and Dave Roederer, master

of ceremonies, have been the voices of our Annual

Auction for the past ten years. A special thank you to

these two gentlemen for continuing to make every

auction night a special St. Mary’s experience.

If you are interested in getting involved with the

planning and preparation for the 2020 auction,

please contact Mary Ann Van Dyke at 669-8022.

VETERAN’S MASS St. Mary of Nazareth's annual Veteran's Day

Observance and Patriotic Rosary will be celebrated

at the 9am Mass on November 10th. We are looking

for 5-6 veterans/active duty who would be willing

to help with the historical readings for the Patriotic

Rosary. These are 5 short paragraphs read before

each decade of the rosary. Someone else will

lead the actual Rosary. If you would be willing

to participate in this Veteran's Day observance,

please call Mary Eikenberry at 515-238-5225 or

email eikenberry.mary@gmail.com. Thank you,

Updated Parish Directory Make sure your photo is included in St. Mary's new

parish directory! Schedule your photo session today at

https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/b1qjt2mq/

Sessions are available from 2 - 9 pm on weekdays and

10 am - 5 pm on Saturdays on the dates below.

Contact Greg Schaffer (greg.e.schaffer@gmail.com)

if you have any questions.

November 11-12 December 12-14 November 18-19 December 19-21 November 29-30

Something New for Children at St. Mary’s!

Mass Activity Bags for children are now available in the Gathering Space. In each red bag, you will

find activities for small hands and engaging materials to help your child focus during the Mass.

At the end of Mass, please return the bag to the Gathering Area and please return it as you

found it - free of trash, food, or toys.

Life Chain Sunday Today is Life Chain Sunday.

Come pray for life from 2:00 to 3:30 pm in front of Bankers Trust across from Merle Hay Mall.

40 Days for Life

This pro-life campaign focuses on prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil for life and for the end of abortion.

Eucharistic Adoration will be held Thursday, October 17th from 9:00am to 5:00pm in the chapel upstairs in the parish mansion. You can also pray at Planned Parenthood on the

same date at a time that is convenient for you. Sign up sheets for both Adoration and Planned Parenthood

will be in the gathering area of the church.

SAVE THE DATE

The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, October 20th.

WELCOME Please join the St. Mary's Women's Association in welcoming Dr. Karla Calumet to speak on Hope in

the face of breast cancer and other health issues. Monday, October 7 @ 6:45 in our Parish Hall

We look forward to seeing you there.

Stephen Ministry Introductory Workshop

St. Mary’s parishioners are invited and encouraged to

attend the Stephen Ministry Introductory Workshop on

October 26th. There is no cost for parishioners. Come

and learn how Stephen Ministers in our parish are

trained to care for our brothers and sisters. A St. Louis

Stephen Leader will lead the workshop to provide a

wide view of the organization and how to care for others

in a distinctively Christian way. Interested Christian

Churches of all denominations within 75 miles have

been invited to attend this information session.

Please see the bulletin insert for details. Call the

office, 515-276-4042, to reserve your seat today.

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KNOWING & GROWING OUR FAITH

What are the different levels of Holy Orders?

In the Sacrament of Holy Orders, there are three degrees or “orders”: bishop, priest, and deacon. The rite of ordination is the sacramental act that makes this possible. Ordination “confers a gift of the Holy Spirit that permits the exercise of a ‘sacred power’ . . . which can come only from Christ through the Church” (CCC, no. 1538). Only the ordained bishop has the fullness of the sacrament to ordain others and preside over a local area with apostolic authority. Along with bishops, priests can preside over liturgy and administer all other sacraments besides Holy Orders. Deacons have a partial share in the power of Holy Orders to help and serve bishops by serving the Church. They can baptize and witness the Sacrament of Marriage. The Sacrament of Holy Orders does not preserve the ordained from weakness and sin, but the Holy Spirit guarantees that the minister’s sin does not impede the effectiveness of the Sacrament and its graces.

Next week: Holy Orders, where is that in the Bible?

Music Director Needed

Holy Trinity in Des Moines is looking for a part-time paid position for the Schola Music Director, to direct the

choir for our 10:30 Mass and holidays. This person must have these qualifications: education in music, knowledge

of liturgical music, experience in teaching music (with teaching adults a big plus), proficient in piano (and other instruments also). If interested, contact Andy Negrete

in the Holy Trinity Parish Office 255-3162, ext.129.

Man-Up West Power Lunch, October

(Catholic Fellowship for Men) Friday, October 11th/Noon/St. Francis of Assisi Parish,

7075 Ashworth Rd. in West Des Moines Note: This meeting will be held in the St. Clare Room

this month only; please enter through the doors to the church gathering space.

Coming Home: The Stories of 3 Catholic Men who returned to Active Life in the Church.

Man-Up brings another panel discussion with 3 Catholic men who stepped away from the Church. Through the Grace of God they returned and are making up

for lost time away from Catholicism. Register for this event at https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/events.

St. Luke’s Oxtoberfest You are invited to St. Luke the Evangelist’s Oxtoberfest on October 12th

from 2-8pm in Ankeny. It’s a celebration

of our feast day with a fun Oktoberfest theme. Since St. Luke’s symbol is the ox, our party is Oxtoberfest. The day begins with a 5K stampede fun run and mini

stampede kids’ fitness event as well as a la carte food at 2pm. Kids’ activities are from 3-5pm and include a barrel train (weather permitting), face painting, balloon animals, games, and tattoos. Mass is at 4:30 and a German style dinner with kid food is from 5-7. Our silent auction begins

October 10th and concludes at 7pm on October 12th. Please check out our website for more info

www.slte.org/oxtoberfest.

Dowling Catholic's Annual Open House for Prospective Students - November 3rd

Dowling Catholic High School is hosting its Open House for Prospective Students on Sunday, November 3rd

from 11 am - 2 pm. Families will tour the school, meet the teachers, moderators, and coaches and learn about tuition assistance. There are prizes to win and games

to play! It’s a fun day for the whole family!

NPM Mass and Musicians’ Blessing Music directors, cantors, choirs, instrumentalists,

liturgists, pastors, and guests: Save the date for a Mass and blessing of pastoral musicians – November 24th at 2:00pm at St. Ambrose Cathedral, 607 High Street in

Des Moines. Reception will follow at the Pastoral Center. Hosted by the Des Moines Diocese Chapter of the

National Association of Pastoral Musicians.

Discovering Spiritual Gifts Saturday, October 19, 9am-1:30pm

What is our salvation actually for? Is it just about

getting to heaven or something more? Come discover

the unique ways that God has gifted you to have a

transforming presence among your neighbors - ways

that aren’t as “churchy” as you might think! The truth

is that the way we live our lives matters in God’s plan

for the world – others are waiting to experience God’s

love & provision through you! Join Deb Richards for

this workshop in the Fireplace Room. Lunch & partici-

pant materials provided. Suggested donation: $25.

Contact Tessa Roberts to register by October 7th:

tessar@stmarysdsm.org or 515-276-4042.

Public Square Rosary Please mark your calendar for the annual Public

Square Rosary to be held on Saturday, October 12th

at Noon. We will be at St. Mary’s on the north side of

the church grounds near the electronic digital sign.

(If rain prevails, meet inside the church). We’ve had

a great turnout the past 3 years. Please extend further

invitations to family and friends. Our nation is in great

need of public prayer, repentance, and conversion.

For more information, contact Anna Conradt at

aconradt@outlook.com or 515-202-7848.

PARISH STAFF

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

Deacon Tom Bradley…………………………491-7789

Tessa Roberts, Adult Faith Formation……..…....276-4042

Deb Richards, Faith Formation Director…..….….276-7589

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

Brody McCarthy, Youth Ministry..……………...251-7568

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

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

Tom Fickbohm, 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: Greg Schaffer………...952-212-6478

greg.e.schaffer@gmail.com

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ATTENTION: NEWCOMERS

You may register in the parish by coming

to the parish office 8:00am to 4:00pm

Monday through Thursday or 8:00am to

noon Friday, by picking up a registration

form in the Welcome Center located on

the south end of the gathering area of the church,

or by downloading the form from our website.

We would love to have you be part of our family!

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PASTORAL CARE

If you or a family member is hospitalized, home-

bound, or in a care facility and wish a visit or are

in need of a meal, please contact Deacon Tom at

515-491-7789.

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PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

Polly Schuh, wife of Randy, who passed away recently; Nora Nurre, Rosie Wagner, Jack & Rosemary Marshall, Fran Armstrong, Jean Groff, Derek Jacobson, Cathy Palmer, Deb Tranel, Sheila McMichael, and Catherine Roth

MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS Sunday, October 6

9:00am Mike Dunn

11:00am For the Parish

Tuesday, October 8

8:00am Teresa Heger

Wednesday, October 9

6:45am Bob Eades

Thursday, October 10

6:45am Fr. Ben Kenkel

Friday, October 11

8:00am Frank Groff

Saturday, October 12

5:00pm Jerry Engelman

Sunday, October 13

9:00am Dick Johnson

11:00am For the Parish +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

UPCOMING EVENTS Sunday, October 6

Coffee & Donuts 10:00am

Men’s Bible Study 2:30pm

Ananias 6:00pm

Monday, October 7

Women’s Association 6:45pm

Tuesday, October 8

Bible Study 9:00am

Sewing 9:30am

Wednesday, October 9

Women’s Bible Study 9:30am

Choir 5:30pm

Faith Formation 5:30 & 7:00pm

Youth Group 7:00pm

Thursday, October 10

Piecemakers 4:00pm

Pastoral Council 7:00pm

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