Children enrolled in our First Eucharist preparation program came forth at Mass for a special blessing. Please remember them in your prayers as they begin their journey to encounter Christ at the table of the Lord.

The Friday fish fry will go on as scheduled this evening! Serving from 4:30-7 pm in St. Francis Hall. Tap or click for all the details.

High winds and fire restrictions forced the cancellation of the burning of the palms, but we celebrated Mass and enjoyed the pancake supper and all the Mardi Gras activities. Click or tap to see photos from the event.

Our teens, their families and a bunch of parishioners had a great time at the Iowa Wolves game last week, with the high five tunnel, halftime contests and an exciting basketball game! Although we didn't celebrate a win, we did celebrate our community getting together and shared fellowship. Tap or click to see some photos from the evening.

A great time was had by all who competed for bragging rights of random facts! Congratulations Team *ER Gonna Win* for taking 1st prize, and Team *Not Your Average Joes* for taking best table theme! Check out some photos from the evening by clicking here.

Life After Fifty will provide soups, relishes and bread for the first Lenten soup supper on Tuesday, February 24. Tap or click for details.

Due to the funeral of John McCarthy, 8 am Adoration and daily Mass are cancelled on Thursday, February 5th.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of John McCarthy who died Saturday, January 31. Also pray for his family and friends, that they may find comfort in God's promise of everlasting life. Click or tap to see John's funeral arrangements.

First Saturday Mass at 9 am is coming up on February 7! Tap or click for more information.

Adoration take place the first Friday of the Month, from 6 am to 12 noon. Tap or click for more information.

January Faith Formation LIVE! gave us a chance to encounter the Parable of the Mustard Seed. Come see how small acts make a big difference.

Masses for the Feast of Mary, Mother of God are Thursday, January 1st at 9 am and 12 pm. Click for more details on this feast day.

During the 3rd week of Advent, the week of rejoicing as we anticipate the coming of Christ, Teen Group spent some time in joyful preparation for Christmas, building gingerbread houses after "earning" their supplies with trivia questions. Tap or click to see some photos from the evening.

The parish office is closed on Wednesday, December 24, and all day Thursday, December 25 and Friday, December 26 in observance of Christmas. The office is closed at noon on Wednesday, December 31 and all day Thursday, January 1st in observance of the Feast of Mary, Mother of God. Have a safe and blessed holiday!

This month we broke open the Parable of the Talents. We explored how to identify and use our talents for good. Boy, was there a lot of “talent” showing up in the room! Click or tap here to see how we used them.

The parish office is closed on Monday, December 8th in observance of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Holy day Masses are at 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Click or tap to find out more about this holy day.

In November Teen Group and JuniorHigh Youth Ministry came together for Reconciliation and Adoration. Heaven rejoices when hearts return — and so did we, with ice cream sundaes! Tap or click to see some photos from the evening.

JP Kidz and Tweens organized a drive for Thanksgiving food baskets to donate to Caring Hands. Thanks to the generosity of our parishioners and the greater Altoona community, we surpassed our goal and donated 20 baskets! Tap or click for more...

Due to the winter storm, Bishop Joensen has granted a dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation this weekend for the Diocese of Des Moines. At SSJP, Saturday vigil Mass is cancelled. Click or tap to read more...

The parish office is closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 in celebration of Thanksgiving. There will be no adoration on Thursday morning, but join us for Mass at 9 am! Happy Thanksgiving from the staff at SSJP!