We are in need of fresh rhubarb for pies at the RAGBRAI fundraiser at St. John the Baptist Hall. If you have access to some fresh rhubarb, please bring it to the parish office by the end of June or call the office if you can’t bring it in. Your help would be greatly appreciated. We have found out the request for rhubarb pie is strong since many riders are not from Iowa and want to taste it.

June 15 was the deadline for picking up items from the cemeteries which were not on the foundation or “wash” of the monument marker. If you still have some decorations left that are not on the foundation, please be sure to remove them, so it is easier for the people mowing to get their job done. The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and we want our cemeteries to look as beautiful as possible. Thank you!

The Algona Swim Team is Making Waves! This year, we’re launching a fundraiser by selling versatile bags and custom bag tags. These stylish, functional bags are perfect for everything from poolside essentials to diaper bags, work totes, or sporting event gear. Proceeds will directly support our team by helping us purchase much-needed swim equipment—including a GoPro and waterproof housing, new training tools, and beginning a fund to replace our swim blocks, a significant and costly upgrade.

Sts. Peter & Paul VBS is Monday, July 7th to Thursday, July 10th from 6-8:30pm. Ages 4 and up to 4th grade. Supper is served. Contact Ann at 515.887.3335 or email me at [email protected].

Bancroft will welcome riders participating in RAGBRAI on Day 3 this year.

Have you thought about volunteering for a ministry at Mass? Click the title to fill out the ministry volunteer form on the ministry page and share your gifts and talents with the parish.

There are two opportunities in June to attend a Grotto Pilgrimage led by Monsignor Ed Girres.

Are you in need of assistance with minor home repairs, yard work, moving, etc.? The Knights of Columbus are eager to lend a hand. Operation Handyman does not charge but does accept donations to help offset expenses. If you have need, please contact Deacon David Penton at 515-320-1475.

Just as driving a car without routine maintenance can lead to problems, a marriage needs attention to stay on track. The Marriage Encounter experience is a skill-building enrichment program where together, you, as husband and wife, learn how to be the best couple you can be.

The Seven Sisters Apostolate is in need of volunteers to fill hours to cover all our priests in prayer.

We are going to Steubenville Rochester July 11-13, 2025! Sign up on our website under the Faith Formation tab to reserve your spot. Registration opens on Nov. 20th and tickets go fast! Don't delay!

Divine Mercy Catholic Parish is seeking a full-time Director of Life-Long Faith Formation. This person, in coordination with the Pastor, will be responsible for developing programs which meet the catechetical needs for the parish.

We are all called to evangelize, and thanks to the gift of the Holy Spirit, we are well-equipped for this mission. It may not mean spreading the Gospel in a foreign land or going door-to-door with the Good News—and it may require overcoming some fears—but the Lord is asking each of us to step out of our comfort zone and evangelize one-on-one. There is someone in your life right now whom Jesus longs to call to himself. He wants to spark a relationship with them and bless them with his sacraments. In this Year of Mission, Catholics across the U.S. are saying “yes” to a special form of heart-to-heart accompaniment called the Walk With One initiative. This is your opportunity to be God’s instrument in the life of another person. Imagine how our families, neighborhoods, and country will be transformed if every active Catholic answers this call!

Our next date is September 24th at 6:30pm in the St. Cecelia Presentation Center featuring "St. Teresa of Avila the Interior Castle: The Study Edition". For more information contact Delores Huemiller at huemillerd@dmparish or call the Parish Office at 515-295-3435.

The community celebrated the opening of the Sacred Heart of Jesus church in L’e'tang Haiti. Still a lot to do such as doors, windows, electricity, sanitary, etc., but so exciting. The students will start their year end tests this week.

Would you like to give back to the church, a student at Seton/Garrigan or the school without spending more than you already do? We would invite you to look into our scrip program through Raise Right! You are able to spend money you normally spend, while earning money to benefit our Church and our children at Seton/Garrigan! By purchasing gift cards for gas and groceries every month, you could earn back a couple of hundred dollars within the year. The more you use the program for everyday purchases or for gifts, the more you earn! There are hundreds of businesses that are linked with scrip, along with several local businesses, that offer 20% back on your gift card purchase. We will have Scrip available after Mass at St. Cecelia’s on the same Sunday’s as F.A.C. Please stop by and talk with us to learn more and set up your account! If you are currently using the program and have any questions, please stop by and we will help you out! Bishop Garrigan Scrip Coordinators Casey Lane, Anne Strayer & Barb Stence

Meals for Moms - A warm meal can go a long way during a time of need. Whether you have a new baby joining your family or have a long-term illness/injury, the people of Divine Mercy want to help. Are you someone who could benefit from this? Or are you someone who would love to offer a helping hand? Sign up to either have a meal train organized for you or to be a volunteer chef and serve your fellow parishioners! There are 2 sign ups available to Divine Mercy parishioners. One is for parishioners who would like a meal train meal for their family to be created. The other will be for volunteer chefs who would like to be notified when a new meal train has been created. By no means are you obligated to sign up for an actual meal train when you are added to the chef list. That is up to you as your time and budget allow. I will be doing the “work” of putting together the meal trains and notifying our volunteer chefs. You can forward all questions or concerns that come up to me via email [email protected] or call/text 515.320.5763. MEAL TRAIN PROGRAM MIRANDA KNOBLOCH | 515.320.5763 [email protected] Volunteer Chef Sign-Up:  https://forms.gle/rP2Jb1XTEXUWoBUp6  Meal Train Request Form:  https://forms.gle/U9dcuc1c4iTkbgV38 

Click on the Above Title to View a YouTube Video Exciting Opportunity For Families, High School & College Students! September 28 & 29, 2024 at Wells Fargo Arena Des Moines, Iowa. For youth 23 or under, FREE tickets are being made possible by generous donors. Adult tickets $30.00. To get your free youth ticket, register online at ChristOurLifeIowa.com. Featuring Jason Evert - Topic "Love or Lust" & Sr. Josephone Garrett - Topic "The Choice". A Q & A session will be held with Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, exorcist priest and Magnus MacFariane-Barrow, international Mary's Meals humanitarian.

All voices are warmly welcomed to be part of this musical community that celebrates the joy of faith and song. The choir's goal is to sing more vocal works and the texts of the Mass such as the Entrance and Communion antiphons. Rehearsals are in the church balcony after Mass on Saturday evenings. For more information or to express your interest, please contact the choir director, Antonia Rupert, at [email protected].