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When: December 3, 2023 Breakfast 8a – 12p Serving: Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Milk, OJ & Coffee Where: Columbia Events Center, 1501 E Walnut, Algona, IA Free Will Donation: Proceeds go to scholarships for graduating Catholic Seniors Children’s Christmas Party – With a special visit from Santa! Time: 1p – 3pRead More -
Gerard Straub is a documentary filmmaker who produces films focused on the plight of the poor. His life and his work in Haiti will raise our awareness of the life of the Haitians and remind us of our Christian responsibility to respond. Gerry changes the lives of the poor he serves and will inspire us to do the same. https://dmparish.org/twin-parish-st-jeanne-de-chantal Help our Twin Parish family by selecting an item from the Dream Board or make a cash donation. JOIN US!Read More -
Updates from Haiti – There have been many celebrations for our partners in Haiti. The Chapel at Tapio has reached completion and celebrations have begun. The Medical Clinic at Matthew Chapel is seeing patients; up to 81 – 95 per day. Dr. Josue is very busy. To add to his many joys, an Ultrasound machine has been received that has been a very beneficial machine to add to his toolbox. So many Blessings.Read More -
St. Cecelia CDA court is selling Holiday Treat trays for the Christmas Season! Turn in your completed form with payment in the collection basket, at the Parish Office or to any CDA member by December 3rd. CLICK HERE TO SEE COMPLETE FORM & DETAILS. Thank you for your support!Read More -
Make a donation by attending the Presentation, dropping off at Divine Mercy Parish business office, or go online at dmparish.org. Go to the Giving tab and under "Choose Fund", select Step Up for Haiti.Read More -
CLICK ON TITLE TO SEE THE NEW EXTRA ORDINARY MINISTERS - BG Seniors Commissioned as Extra Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion November 1 at the morning Mass, there were 13 seniors commissioned as Eucharistic Ministers. Thank you, seniors, for answering the call to serve this important ministry. Row 1: Alaina Casey, Kyra Deike, Ella Schaaf, Violet Bode, Abbie Capesius, Lauren Swift. Row 2: Madelyn Bronk, Ava Hough, Avery Lichter, Reagan Murphy. Row 3: Benji Trainer, Brendan Plathe, Ethan Kuper.Read More -
The Mobile Medical Clinic saw 95 patients on November 8, 2023 at Matthew Chapel. This a tremendous gift for the people it serves.Read More -
Calvary Cemetery Expansion Nearing Completion. As you can see from the pictures, the area in the Calvary Cemetery housing the two columbariums is nearing completion. The pavers have been laid to make the area very appealing to any visitor. We still have a couple of benches to set as well as a couple of stand-up crucifixes. We would gladly accept any donations to defray the cost of this excellent expansion. Those donations can be mailed to the parish office or placed in the weekend collection marked “Calvary Cemetery”. In addition, the new expansion has been plotted and spaces are available for purchase. You can contact Vic Garry at Oakcrest to make purchases in this newly completed section. There is a push for edging & rock to be done on November 7th and project will be completed.Read More -
Monsignor Ed Girres will be the chaplain for a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, September 10-19, 2024. Double occupancy, pp, $4,995, single occupancy, $5,995, departing from Des. Moines. For more information, please go to: https://www.stcharlespilgrimages.com and/or attend the first informational meeting for the trip on Sunday, November 5,2023, 4:00 p.m. in the Conference Room at the Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption (east side of the museum). Please call the Grotto 515.887.2371) before November 5 to make sure the meeting will take place.Read More -
Father Zach Jones will offer talks on "Bioethical Issues Concerning Procreation & The Beginning of Life". All are invited to come and listen to Father Zach speak on these important topics. The next talk will be on Monday December 4th starting at 6:30pm in the Divine Mercy Presentation Center - St. Cecelia site. It will be Live Streamed on the Divine Mercy Facebook page!Read More -
Four times a year, the Church sets aside three days to focus on God through his marvelous creation. These quarterly periods take place around the beginnings of the four natural seasons that “like some virgins dancing in a circle, succeed one another with the happiest harmony.” -St. John Chrysostom (c.349 to 407 A.D.) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Oh water, creature of God, I exorcise you in the name of God the Father almighty, in the name of Jesus Christ His Son, our Lord, and in the power of the Holy Spirit. I exorcise you so that you may put to flight all the power of the enemy, and to be able to root out and supplant that enemy with His apostate angels. Through the power of our Lord, Jesus Christ, who will come to judge the living and the dead, and the world by fire. Salt, creature of God, I exorcise you by the living God, by the true God, by the Holy God. By the God who ordered you to be poured into the water by Elisha the prophet. So that it’s life-giving powers might be restored. Let no breath of infection and no disease bearing here remain in these places. May the wild and lurking enemy prove of no avail. May this mixture of salt and water now be made in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let whatever might menace the safety and peace of those who live here, be put to flight by the sprinkling of this water. So that health may obtain by calling upon your Holy Name, may be made secure against all attack through Christ our Lord. Amen. View the videos at the links below or on Divine Mercy Facebook page or on Divine Mercy Youtube channel. Part I Blessings of the Fields: https://tinyurl.com/mryv3k9t So far this video has had 1.7k views 21 shares and 3 comments Part II Blessing of the Fields: https://tinyurl.com/3k8fhhk8 When viewing any material on the Divine Mercy Facebook page along with just liking the article, please also share it as this will increase our ratings. Thank you and hope you enjoy the videos. A big thank you to Abby Cunningham for all her work on the Ember Day videos.Read More
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Together as One: Gifts to Together As One (TAO) are part of our stewardship of treasure. Our goal as a Diocese is higher this year so we may continue to impact lives through Diocesan ministry. Join us today in support of TAO with a gift or pledge through the brochure that was mailed to you or giving online at scdiocese.org/together-as-one. Your support enables the works of all Diocesan ministries including Faith Formation, Religious Education, Youth Ministry, Catholic Charities, Parish Accounting and much more! Our Divine Mercy goal this year is $70,000. 100% of the funds raised above and beyond comes back to our parish.Read More -
THANK YOU to everyone for your continued support of the Parish Family Against Hunger Fall Festival and helping to raise $13,143.95 toward our PFAH Packaging Event! Together we: contributed supplies, raffle items, Country Store items, or volunteered to help! Purchased raffle tickets, game tickets, or Country Store items! Came to enjoy the meal and community with each other! A special thank you to Phyllis Robinson for making our “Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits” and JD Morris for grilling! THANK YOU, EVERYONE! TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR OUR ST. JEANNE DE CHANTAL BROTHERS AND SISTERS! God bless you, Parish Family Against Hunger CommitteeRead More -
A beautiful Sunday morning with our Twin Parish friends at Tapio Chapel celebrating its completion.Read More -
Our hearts break for Officer Kevin Cram who died in the line of duty. We offer our prayers and sympathy for the Cram family, our police, and our community. We stand with you to mourn him and offer support however we can.Read More -
Aerial views of Ste. Jeanne Church and School in Changal, Haiti. Also see Dr. Josue caring for a patient at St. Cecelia's at La Hatte. Our mobile medical clinic in action!Read More -
Ray and Carrie Elbert hosted a breakfast for Msgr Gousse on August 30th. Those present were Larry and Sandy Schneider, Skip Nash, Ellen Gatton (she took the picture), Jan Cink, Kathryn Lucas, Pat Bode, Msgr Gousse, Sue Lenz, and Ray and Carrie. (Click on the Heading for Picture)Read More
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First pictures show the Celebration at St. Jeanne de Chantal feast day with Bishop Romulus who is 92 years old with nearly 100 Priests present for the celebration. Ending with an update of the nearly completed Tapio Chapel.Read More -
What a wonderful week so far with the fair stand and serving lunch at the Presentation Center Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered and also those who have joined us at both the stand and center for meals this week! Come on out and see us at the fair grounds. The stand is open through 8 pm tonight and tomorrow starting at 10:45.Read More -
Work progressing on the parking lot of Sts. Peter and Paul Church.Read More
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