Join Life After Fifty at a holiday get-together at the Big Steer at 5 pm on December 2nd.

JuniorHigh Youth Ministry made new friends and learned new games at the Shores in Pleasant Hill. Click here to see their photos.

SSJP Teen Group went on a trip to Prairie Vista Village in Altoona for a Bingo Night! Click here to see what they did.

In October JYM explored the Old Testament using games and contests. Tap or click to check out some photos from the evening.

On October 8th, teens enjoyed a Q&A with Fr. Mark and had a chance to ask anything about our Catholic faith. Tap or click to see some photos from the evening.

In September JuniorHigh Youth Ministry and Teen Group prepared and served a meal at Central Iowa Shelter and Services. Eight adults and 22 teens fed about 200 residents a much appreciated meatloaf dinner. Tap or click to view some photos from the evening.

The parish fleece blanket project, sponsored by Life After Fifty will take place October 20-21. Find information on the project, including how to donate fleece or have LAF purchase fleece for you by clicking or tapping here.

Our parish Youth Ministry has a variety of shirts ready to order! Don’t miss your chance to get a shirt and wear it at youth events, gatherings, and parish activities! Orders must be submitted by Friday, October 10. Tap or click to find more information on how to order!

For our September Faith Formation LIVE! we heard and reflected on the parable of the Good Shepherd. Click here to see some of our activities.

Our JuniorHigh Youth Ministry spent the night getting their hands dirty! Check out their activities here.

On September 14 at the 10:30 Mass, our Confirmation candidates signed their names with a gold pen as a symbol of their commitment to prepare with open hearts. View some photos here...

Teens participated in the Ss. John and Paul Amazing Race with teams competing to complete challenges and be declared the winner! Congrats to the winning team; Danika Clark, Alese Robb, Logan Brown and Caelyn Wipperman. Check out these photos from an evening full of food, faith and fun!

Life After Fifty will meet on Friday, September 5 from 6-8 pm at Brightside Aleworks and Ortega's Tacos. Tap or click for details.

Our holy day Masses in honor of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary are on Friday, August 15 at 12 pm and 6 pm. Tap or click for more information, including a link to volunteer as a Liturgical Minister. The parish office will be closed on August 15 in observation of this feast.

Due to our annual deep cleaning, the parish office is closed on Friday, July 25th while the office carpet is shampooed. See you next week!

The Knights of Columbus represented Ss. John and Paul at the Caring Hands Community Picnic on July 12th. All partner churches were offered a table to speak to picnic attendees, distribute information, and SSJP also debuted the new bags game, which was a big hit! Check out some photos here.

Training for altar servers will be held in the church on Sunday, July 20, immediately following 10:30 am Mass (approximately 11:45 am) for anyone 4th grade through adult. Click for details.

Life After Fifty will go to Arcadia Restaurant, Polk City on July 24th. Tap or click for details.

On Friday, June 28th, 25 volunteers from SSJP and other Catholic Circle of Faith parishes built 36 wall panels for this year's CCOF Habitat for Humanity home, giving a total of 148 volunteer hours. A big thank you to all who helped out! Tap or click to view some photos from the day.

Over 130 kiddos and over 80 volunteers made our True North Vacation Bible School a roaring success! Check out these photos where we explored trusting Jesus in a Wild World!