Come Join with Other Moms
Whenever your family reality allows! We’ll reflect together on the next Sunday’s Gospel (which can be hard to do at Mass with little ones) and talk over a helpful mom principle/challenge (leaning on the wisdom of Maria Montessori). Bring your little ones. This is a very flexible mom-and-little-ones environment! Choose the group time that works best for your family, and invite a friend!
Thursday Evenings
- Thursdays (begins September 18, 2025)
- 5:30 – 6:30 pm
- Valley Community Center (4444 Fuller Rd., West Des Moines)
Friday Mornings
- Fridays (resume September 5, 2025)
- 9:30 – 11:00 am
- Valley Community Center (4444 Fuller Rd., West Des Moines)
One Friday a month (typically the first Friday) we do NOT meet at the community center, but meet here at St. Francis (in the Youth Room) for a Flourish Retreat morning. Same time. Come take some personal quiet time or discuss a provided theme with other moms.
We are pleased to offer limited childcare. To ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all children, advance registration is required. Due to staffing and room capacity, we are unable to accept drop-ins. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep our kids safe and cared for!
Childcare registration opens 1 week prior to retreat day.
Retreat dates are October 10, November 7, and December 5, 2025 and January 9, February 6, March 6, April 10, and May 1, 2026.
If you are interested in joining our email list or GroupMe app group, or if you have questions, please contact Heather Rohe at hrohe@saintfrancischurch.org.