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Rev. Greg Leach, Pastor 276-4042 (office) Deacon Tom Bradley 491-7789 MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am Weekdays: Tuesday 8:00 am Wednesday 8:00 am Thursday 8:00 am Friday 8:00 am Holy Days of Obligation: varies Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:30-4:30 pm or by request Marriages: At least six months notice, call 276-4042 Baptisms: By appointment only, call 276-4042 Online giving available Find it on the website at www.stmarysdsm.org. Deadline for bulletin Monday by noon. E-mail to stmarys@stmarysdsm.org Deadline for email blast and gathering area TVs Tuesday by noon. E-mail to stmarys@stmarysdsm.org

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4 6 0 0 M e r e d i t h D r i v e • D e s M o i n e s , I o w a 5 0 3 1 0 - 0 1 7 0 P: 515-276-4042 • F: 515-252-1995 •E: stmarys@stmarysdsm.org

July 5, 2020 ∙ Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Congratulations to the First Communion Classes!

Mass was Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

Margaret Burgett, Caroline Carenza, Lucy Conger, Stella Cox, Eli Danczak,

Lucy Gehl, Eli Pittman, Gavin Robinson, Samantha Schaffer, Carter Schopp,

Beckham Veigel, Ethan Yuska

Jana Roberts & Anne Lightner – 5:30 Class Catechists Pam Gabby & Stephanie Labenz – 7:00 Class Catechists

We’d like to express special thanks to our catechists and assistants who prepared these students in making their First Reconciliation & First Communion!

This special Mass was postponed from April 25th due to COVID-19. We would like to thank Fr. Greg for wanting to complete this journey with “his kids” before he retires on July 9th.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Begin where you are, but don’t stay where you are.”

JOB OPENING Full-Time Maintenance Position

St. Mary of Nazareth, Des Moines St. Mary of Nazareth has an opening for a full-time

maintenance (facilities and grounds) position.

High school diploma and 5+ years of experience

and/or training with more than basic skills in

plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and

general construction is desired. Must have valid

driver’s license, necessary valid licenses or

certificates in electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.

Familiarity and ability to work with automated

and computerized control systems is also desired.

Position requires person to be able to work and

cooperate with staff, parishioners, vendors, and

visitors. Salary based upon skills and experience.

Benefits available. Inquire/send resume to:

Pastor, St. Mary of Nazareth,

4600 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, Iowa 50310

(stmarys@stmarysdsm.org)

Welcome New Elementary Faith Formation

Hi! My name is Melinda Jarman. I've been a parishioner at St. Mary of Nazareth since my early teens, involved in Lifeteen youth group and as a lector and extraordinary minister of the Eucharist during Mass. I even had a try at cantoring a couple times!

Over the past four years my formal studies have been in Chemistry, but I spent much of my extra- curricular time volunteering to lead Bible studies, participating in discipleship mentoring, attending Catholic leadership conferences, and taking an active role in the Church in Maryville, Missouri. I am excited to continue my work in ministry back at my home parish here in Des Moines!

My hobbies include painting, reading, and catching up with friends over a hot cup of tea.

I know these times since the coronavirus struck have been trying, but I am excited and confident to navigate a new world of catechesis with the parish that will be inspiring, uplifting, and fulfilling nonetheless. Praying for you!

GOOD NEWS!!! Volunteer opportunities for the Catholic Circle Of

Faith house build are now available. There will be volunteer opportunities available from the beginning of July through the end of October. The address for the house build is 1244 McCormick in Des Moines.

New for this year is that the maximum number of volunteers will be limited to 7 per day. Once you

register online, you will be given information regarding the protocol to follow at the build site.

You can find the registration link on St. Mary’s website, www.stmarydsm.org, under announcements.

We hope you will be able to help St. Mary’s achieve their volunteer goals. Questions,

contact Glen Oglia at 515-326-1528 or ogliaglen@gmail.com.

SAVE THE DATE This is Father’s last weekend for Masses as pastor. His last weekday Mass will be Thursday, July 9th.

Please thank him for his 12 years of service to St. Mary’s.

Save the date for a celebration of Father Greg’s retirement after 40 years of assigned priestly ministry.

Sunday, September 13th from 2-5pm (more details to follow later…

subject to COVID-19 situation at that time) Fr. Greg will be celebrating Masses here at

St. Mary’s the weekend of Sept. 12/13.

Questions? Contact Mary Eikenberry, 515-238-5225.

Mass Intentions If you had a Mass intention scheduled for one of the

weekends when Mass was not public, please call Dawn in the office, 276-4042. We will find a date to reschedule.

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Mass Schedule and Intentions Saturday, July 4

5:00pm Jim & Norma Fitts

Sunday, July 5

10:00am For the Parish

Tuesday, July 7

8:00am Joe & Marguerite Dunn

Wednesday, July 8

8:00am Jim Boesen

Thursday, July 9

8:00am Vern & Betty Leach

Friday, July 10

8:00am Allyn Salz

Saturday, July 11

5:00pm Jerry Weber

Sunday, July 12

To be determined

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Parish Staff

Rev. Greg Leach, Pastor.………....……...…...Office 276-4042

Deacon Tom Bradley……………...…….…………………491-7789

TBD, Adult Faith Formation.……………......…..…....276-4042

Melinda Jarman, Elementary Faith Formation….276-7589

Bridget Brass, Faith Formation Assistant..….......276-7589

TBD, Youth Ministry………………...……...…..………...251-7568

Dawn Windschitl, Secretary/Hall Manager........276-4042

Rhonda Brown, Bookkeeper………..……………..…..276-4042

TBD, Maintenance……………….. ……...…………….....276-4042

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Parish Organization Leaders

Finance Council: Mary Ann Van Dyke………..…...669-8022

Faith Form. Council: Chris Yuska...……….…...……360-0137

Women’s Association: Michelle Roberts…........279-7483

Men’s Club: Jim Cunningham...……...…......………491-1047

Knights of Columbus: Mark Sexton……....….......339-0088

stmarysknightsofcolumbus@gmail.com

Pro-Life Committee: Richard Heger……….…...….278-0741

Vocations Committee: Richard Heger……….…….278-0741

Growing Our Faith: Jennifer Kruse……...............402-8098

Stephen Ministry: Ann McGonegle………..……….313-6671

St. Vincent de Paul: Virginia Klemm………..…..…289-2828

Pastoral Council: Steve House………….…...……….205-3935

shouse9385@aol.com

Upcoming Events Monday, July 6 Stephen Ministers 6:30pm Tuesday, July 7 Sewing 9:30am Thursday, July 9 Piecemakers 4:00pm

New to the Parish? Welcome!! Please fill out a registration form found in the white baskets as you enter the church or by downloading

the form from our website. Once you have completed the form, return by mail or drop in the collection basket.

Pastoral Care If you or a family member is in a care facility, homebound,

or hospitalized and wish a visit or are in need of a meal,

please contact Deacon Tom at 515-491-7789.

Please remember in your prayers Francine Butler, wife of Michael, who passed away Mary Myklestad, Dick Heger, Kathryn Schuster, Viola Dubay, Al Kolis, Ryan Francois, David Bahr, Yvonne Schuh, Larry Fettig, Jack & Rosemary Marshall, Cathy Palmer, Deb Tranel, Sheila McMichael, and Catherine Roth

5th ANNUAL IGNATIAN RETREAT via ZOOM

“PRAY with MUSIC”

Monday, July 13 7 - 8:30pm Tuesday, July 14 7 - 8:30pm Thursday, July 16 7 - 8:30pm Saturday, July 18 9 - 11am

Cost: $50 (scholarship available) To register, please visit: www.theemaushouse.org/upcoming-events or call with any questions: 515-282-4839

Fr. Bob Dufford is our presenter. Using his instrumental music specifically composed to support Ignatian

comtemplation, he will invite us to experience a dimension of meaning and feeling in our imaginative prayer.

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