Please pray for the repose of the soul of Joseph "Big Joe" Meola Sr., who died September 1, 2026. Also pray for his family that they find comfort in God's promise of everlasting life. Tap or click to see Joe's funeral arrangements.

Bishop Joensen invites all to a bilingual Prayer Vigil on Sunday, September 6 at 3 pm at St. Anthony’s Grotto to pray for all individuals and families who will soon lose their Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The countries affected by the loss of TPS are El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Haiti, Lebanon, Ukraine, Sudan, Syria, Somalia, Burma, Myanmar, Yemen, Ethiopia, Nepal, Afghanistan, and Cameroon. Please join us in prayer, hope, and solidarity, as we place in God’s hands all those facing the uncertainty losing this protection.

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

Join us at The Breakfast Club, Ankeny, at 11:00 am on Thursday, September 17. Tap or click for details.

The parish office will be closed, Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor day. Have a safe and happy weekend!

Pray for the repose of the soul of Penny Tully who died August 13, 2026. Also pray for her family, that they may find comfort in God's promise of everlasting life. Click or tap to see Penny's funeral arrangements.

Join Life After Fifty to watch the Iowa-Iowa State football game on Saturday, September 12 at 6:30 pm. Find details here...

Parish Faith Formation registration is coming after Masses the weekends of August 22-23 and 29-30. Questions about Faith Formation? We'll be there to answer them. Register for our monthly gatherings, sacrament preparation, youth groups and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Learn more by clicking or tapping here.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Lyell Holmes who died August 9, 2026. Also pray for his family and friends, that they may find comfort in God's promise of everlasting life. Click or tap to see Lyell's funeral arrangements.

The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary falls on Saturday this year so the obligation to attend Mass is lifted. But, all are invited to celebrate this holy day with Mass at 9 am on Saturday, August 15!

Due to Fr. Mark having flight problems, daily Mass and 8 am Adoration are cancelled on Wednesday, August 5th

While you are out shopping this month, pick up some boxes of breakfast cereal (preferably low-sugar varieties) 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.

Do you have a heart for teens and a love for your faith? We're looking for adults of all ages to walk alongside our young people as they grow closer to Christ.

Life After Fifty will host an ice cream social and play Card Bingo on Sunday, August 9 from 1-4 pm. Tap or click for details.

All 50+ women of the parish are invited to join us for a salad luncheon at the home of Janette Volz, Thursday, August 20. Tap or click for details.

Fr. Mark will leave for vacation on Tuesday, July 28 through Tuesday ,August 4. Tap or click to see the changes for daily Mass, Adoration and Reconciliation for this week.

Life After Fifty will host a potluck and tour the Enabling Garden on Thursday, July 9th at 5:30 pm. Tap or click for details.

The parish office is closed Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day. First Friday Adoration and daily Mass will take place as normally scheduled. Tap or click for more details.

Sarah Atwell was received into Full Communion of the Catholic Church on Sunday, June 6th. Check out these photos from this blessed occasion.

On May 30th, 25 of our youth celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Most Reverend Bishop Joensen anointed the candidates, sealing them with the gift of the Holy Spirit, which perfects the grace of Baptism, and fully initiates them into the life of the Church. Congratulations!