JP Kidz, Tweens, JYM and Teen Group all raced around our campus to solve puzzles, learn about our faith and have fun! See some of the activities here.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of JoLinda Hughes who died October 14, 2026. Also pray for her family and friends, that they may find comfort in God's promise of everlasting life. Click or tap to see JoLinda's funeral arrangements.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Marlene Shaver who died October 12, 2026. Also pray for her family that they find comfort in God's promise of everlasting life. Tap or click to see Marlene's funeral arrangements.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Larry Ohland who died October 1, 2026. Also pray for his family that they find comfort in God's promise of everlasting life. Tap or click to see Larry's funeral arrangements.

Due to the funeral for Larry Ohland, daily Mass and 8 am Adoration are cancelled on Friday, October 9th.

While you are out shopping this month, pick up some cans of tuna 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 fleece blanket project, sponsored by Life After Fifty will take place October 19-20. Find information on the project, including how to donate fleece or have LAF purchase fleece for you by clicking or tapping here.

While Fr. Mark attends the Beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, daily Mass and Adoration are cancelled. All are invited to join St. Thomas Classical Academy for Mass those days. Tap or click for more details.

Fr. Mark will be at the Priests Diocesan Workshop starting after Masses on Sunday, September 27 through Thursday, October 1. Tap or click to see the changes for daily Mass and Adoration for this week.

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.

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.

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!

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.