Disciple Maker Survey is Open!

PLEASE TAKE THE SURVEY

The Disciple Maker Index Survey is open! Please complete the 10-15 minute survey by going to Disciple Maker Index Survey. The survey will be available through November 14.  All responses will be confidential and the parish will only receive information about the community as a whole. This information will be invaluable to Fr. Mark and the parish as we plan for the future.

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Thanksgiving Pie Sale

BUILDING COMMUNITY ONE PIE AT A TIME

Place your orders for homemade Thanksgiving pies now through November 5th! All pies must be preordered and are $15/pie, payable at time of order. Pie pick-up dates are after Masses November 18-19 and November 21 from 5:30-8 pm. Look for the table in the gathering space to place your orders, sign up to help and for ingredient donations. Please return donations by November 5th. Email Chris and Sheri Westhoff with any questions. Find details at Thanksgiving Pie Sale.

LAF Fleece Blanket Project Continues

October 26

Fleece blanket making is happening today starting at 9 am in Founders Hall. All adults of the parish are welcome to come for an hour or all day, or any time frame in-between. Read more...

Trunk or Treat October 29th

Tweens will host our annual Trunk or Treat this Sunday October 29th from 5-6 pm in the south church parking lot. We will have games, prizes, popcorn and trunks full of treats. All families are invited to bring the kiddos for some safe trick or treating. Parishioners are invited to decorate their trunks, dress up in costumes and hand out treats to the children of our parish. Questions? Contact Amanda Underhill.

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Caring Hands' Needs for November

Demand at the food pantry continues to be high, and this goes for personal care items as well. For the month of November, pick up some shampoo, bar soap and/or body wash for Caring Hands Outreach Center. Your compassion touches countless lives! Thanks for your generosity! 

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August 31 Financial Report

The Ss. John and Paul financial report for the period ending August 31, 2023 is finished and is available by tapping or clicking the button.

Parish Office Closed on All Saints Day

The parish office will be closed on Wednesday, November 1st in commemoration of All Saints Day. Have a blessed holy day!

More Diocesan News

Catholic Daughters of the Americas will pray the Patriotic Rosary for the Consecration of Our Nation on Saturday, October 28 from 1:30-2:30 pm at The Basilica of St. John, DSM. Patriotic Rosary booklets will be available at no cost and Yard Signs recognizing Veterans will be sold for $20 each. All are welcome!

Dowling Pancake Breakfast. Please join us for the 62nd Annual Dowling Catholic Pancake Breakfast on October 29th from 7:30 am - 12 pm in the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Proceeds from this great DCHS tradition support student clubs and activities. To purchase tickets, sign up to volunteer, or donate baked goods, visit Dowling Pancake Breakfast.

Mozart's Requiem at St. Augustine, November 9, 7 pm. All are invited to St. Augustine Catholic Church, DSM, for this performance by the St. Augustine Choir with members of the choirs of the Basilica of St. John and the Diocese of Des Moines. Cost is a free-will offering.

Man-Up West November 10, 12 pm, St. Francis of Assisi, WDM. Dr. John Bishop joins Man-Up West Power Lunch to discuss Masculine Genius. Lunch included for a free-will offering. Please register for this event at Iowa Catholic Radio. Heads Up! We will not have a Power Lunch in December as December 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

Mary's Helping Hands 5k Charity Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, November 18 at Valley Community Center, WDM. This event aims to raise funds and awareness for the needs of parents and babies in our community. Visit MHH Run Sign-up to register and find more details.

Daytime Custodian-Holy Trinity Church and School. This position reports to our Facilities Manager and assures that the premises are maintained in a clean, orderly and welcoming manner. Go to Holy Trinity Employment Opportunities for more information.

St. Pius X Catholic Church is hiring a Bookkeeper to provide day-to-day assistance to the Parish Business Manager in various financial areas. This includes processing parishioner offerings and maintaining records, processing accounts payable and payroll. Coordinates office support related to IT, communications to members using different media and provides front desk support. Applicants will have experience with Microsoft Office and ability to learn other databases. For more information or to apply, email Dean Roth.