While you are out shopping this month, pick up some extra boxes of instant potatoes and gravy mix packets to donate to Caring Hands. Their need for donations has grown dramatically Read more and find a list of most needed items on our Caring Hands page.

The parish office is closed Good Friday, April 3 and Easter Monday, April 6. Tap or click for more schedule information. Have a safe and blessed Easter!

Find the changes for Holy Hour, Reconciliation and Stations of the Cross during Holy Week. Tap or click for details.

All 50+ women of the parish are invited to join us at Fireside Grille, Altoona, Thursday, April 16. Tap or click for details.

Join Life After Fifty to tour the Townsend Community Center on Wednesday, April 15, followed by lunch at Perkins. Click or tap for details.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Bob Biegger who died March 11, 2026. Also pray for his family that they find comfort in God's promise of everlasting life. Tap or click to see Bob's funeral arrangements.

While the 6th-12th graders, along with the adults, participated in our Parish Mission with presenter, Katie Patrizio, the younger kids had bible-filled adventures. To see what they did, tap or click here!

Bishop William Joensen wishes to share a statement regarding recent developments in Iran. "We are struck and sobered by the initiative and scale of United States military operations in recent days in Iran. As Catholics, we look to our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, for moral and spiritual guidance..." Continue reading the rest of the statement...

Join us at Waterfront Seafood Market, Ankeny, at 11:30 am on Thursday, March 19. Tap or click for details.

As you are out shopping this month, pick up some Pancake mix and syrup for Caring Hands Outreach Center. Find a complete list of needed items by clicking or tapping here. Thank you for your generosity!

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.

Due to the funeral of Judi Michael, daily Mass and 8 am Adoration are cancelled on Friday, February 27.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Judi Michael who died February 5, 2026. Also pray for her family that they find comfort in God's promise of everlasting life. Tap or click to see Judi's funeral arrangements.

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.