Events

God is Father– This is the life-altering revelation of Jesus. Yet, how many of us struggle to know that we have a Father in heaven who knows, loves, and chooses us as His sons and daughters? Join Fr. Dave Pivonka as he journeys home to reflect on the urgent need to know God as Father amidst the backdrop of his hometown and the relationship he shared with his dad. This poignant documentary series explores the transformative impact of embracing our inheritance, unraveling the intricate tapestry of fear, doubt, shame, and brokenness to reveal a loving Father– for each of us.

The Book of Joshua is a historical account of how the Israelites conquered Canaan, the land God promised them in the covenant with Abraham. The book details Joshua's obedience to God, the bloody yet miraculous battles and the division of the land among the 12 tribes. Click the title for more information or to register.

God made a universe that has roughly 2 trillion galaxies. Each with 100-400 billion stars, and He knows each star by name. The same God made you. You matter to God. Find out what that means at The Rescue Project. PLEASE NOTE! The Study includes a retreat which will be held on Saturday, October 12. The retreat begins with Mass at 7:15 am and concludes at 2:00 pm that day.

When Henri Nouwen stumbled across a poster of Rembrandt's Return of the Prodigal Son he began a spiritual journey that would help him understand the biblical parable as well as the story of his own life. Take this opportunity to join Henri as he leads the wayward prodigal and judgmental sibling who reside within each of us towards the open-handed, overwhelming compassion and eternal love of the Father. The Return of the Prodigal Son will transform your reading of the parable and the way you understand your life story.

Let us celebrate together the beginning of worship at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church at FrancisFest! More information to come.

GriefShare is a special seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. Our group is led by caring parishioners who have experienced grief and want to help you through the difficult days ahead. We know it hurts, and we want to help and encourage you after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend.

God is Father– This is the life-altering revelation of Jesus. Yet, how many of us struggle to know that we have a Father in heaven who knows, loves, and chooses us as His sons and daughters? Join Fr. Dave Pivonka as he journeys home to reflect on the urgent need to know God as Father amidst the backdrop of his hometown and the relationship he shared with his dad. This poignant documentary series explores the transformative impact of embracing our inheritance, unraveling the intricate tapestry of fear, doubt, shame, and brokenness to reveal a loving Father– for each of us.

The Book of Joshua is a historical account of how the Israelites conquered Canaan, the land God promised them in the covenant with Abraham. The book details Joshua's obedience to God, the bloody yet miraculous battles and the division of the land among the 12 tribes. Click the title for more information or to register.

God made a universe that has roughly 2 trillion galaxies. Each with 100-400 billion stars, and He knows each star by name. The same God made you. You matter to God. Find out what that means at The Rescue Project. PLEASE NOTE! The Study includes a retreat which will be held on Saturday, October 12. The retreat begins with Mass at 7:15 am and concludes at 2:00 pm that day.

When Henri Nouwen stumbled across a poster of Rembrandt's Return of the Prodigal Son he began a spiritual journey that would help him understand the biblical parable as well as the story of his own life. Take this opportunity to join Henri as he leads the wayward prodigal and judgmental sibling who reside within each of us towards the open-handed, overwhelming compassion and eternal love of the Father. The Return of the Prodigal Son will transform your reading of the parable and the way you understand your life story.

Be nourished of mind, body, and soul at the next ManUp West Power Lunch Friday, October 11. Hear from Fr. Alex Kramer, associate pastor from St. Francis of Assisi Parish in West Des Moines. He attended Holy Trinity Catholic School and graduated from Dowling Catholic High School. He studied at the North American College in Rome and returned there following his ordination in 2022 to study Canon Law at Pontifical Gregorian University. Lunch is provided and no registration is required!

We live our lives according to the stories we believe. What if there’s a better story than the one you’ve been living? What if there’s explosive, extraordinary, life-changing news? You were made for such goodness. The content of The Rescue Project is the best news ever, presented in a powerful way. We invite you to open your heart to the story. This is the retreat day for the Rescue Project.

GriefShare is a special seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. Our group is led by caring parishioners who have experienced grief and want to help you through the difficult days ahead. We know it hurts, and we want to help and encourage you after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend.

God is Father– This is the life-altering revelation of Jesus. Yet, how many of us struggle to know that we have a Father in heaven who knows, loves, and chooses us as His sons and daughters? Join Fr. Dave Pivonka as he journeys home to reflect on the urgent need to know God as Father amidst the backdrop of his hometown and the relationship he shared with his dad. This poignant documentary series explores the transformative impact of embracing our inheritance, unraveling the intricate tapestry of fear, doubt, shame, and brokenness to reveal a loving Father– for each of us.

The Book of Joshua is a historical account of how the Israelites conquered Canaan, the land God promised them in the covenant with Abraham. The book details Joshua's obedience to God, the bloody yet miraculous battles and the division of the land among the 12 tribes. Click the title for more information or to register.

God made a universe that has roughly 2 trillion galaxies. Each with 100-400 billion stars, and He knows each star by name. The same God made you. You matter to God. Find out what that means at The Rescue Project. PLEASE NOTE! The Study includes a retreat which will be held on Saturday, October 12. The retreat begins with Mass at 7:15 am and concludes at 2:00 pm that day.

When Henri Nouwen stumbled across a poster of Rembrandt's Return of the Prodigal Son he began a spiritual journey that would help him understand the biblical parable as well as the story of his own life. Take this opportunity to join Henri as he leads the wayward prodigal and judgmental sibling who reside within each of us towards the open-handed, overwhelming compassion and eternal love of the Father. The Return of the Prodigal Son will transform your reading of the parable and the way you understand your life story.

GriefShare is a special seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. Our group is led by caring parishioners who have experienced grief and want to help you through the difficult days ahead. We know it hurts, and we want to help and encourage you after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend.

The Book of Joshua is a historical account of how the Israelites conquered Canaan, the land God promised them in the covenant with Abraham. The book details Joshua's obedience to God, the bloody yet miraculous battles and the division of the land among the 12 tribes. Click the title for more information or to register.

The family is where we first come to know God the Father’s love. However, modern culture has distorted our understanding of fatherhood and family. This retreat aims to renew the family as a place to encounter God’s fatherly love. If your family is facing challenges, this retreat is for you! A strong relationship with God the Father is the foundation for living our roles in our human families—as husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, or daughters. Spiritual healing for any family member begins with healing our relationship with God the Father. Join nationally renowned Dominican priest Fr. James Brent as he leads a parish mission on God's fatherly love, the Trinity, and how families can overcome today's challenges. Visit https://myforge.org/event/retreat-the-fathers-house/ for details.

The family is where we first come to know God the Father’s love. However, modern culture has distorted our understanding of fatherhood and family. This retreat aims to renew the family as a place to encounter God’s fatherly love. If your family is facing challenges, this retreat is for you! A strong relationship with God the Father is the foundation for living our roles in our human families—as husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, or daughters. Spiritual healing for any family member begins with healing our relationship with God the Father. Join nationally renowned Dominican priest Fr. James Brent as he leads a parish mission on God's fatherly love, the Trinity, and how families can overcome today's challenges. Visit https://myforge.org/event/retreat-the-fathers-house/ for details.

The family is where we first come to know God the Father’s love. However, modern culture has distorted our understanding of fatherhood and family. This retreat aims to renew the family as a place to encounter God’s fatherly love. If your family is facing challenges, this retreat is for you! A strong relationship with God the Father is the foundation for living our roles in our human families—as husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, or daughters. Spiritual healing for any family member begins with healing our relationship with God the Father. Join nationally renowned Dominican priest Fr. James Brent as he leads a parish mission on God's fatherly love, the Trinity, and how families can overcome today's challenges. Visit https://myforge.org/event/retreat-the-fathers-house/ for details.

GriefShare is a special seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. Our group is led by caring parishioners who have experienced grief and want to help you through the difficult days ahead. We know it hurts, and we want to help and encourage you after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend.

Mysteries of the Rosary (The Joyful Mysteries) is a 7-episode series that highlights key moments in the life of Christ, as reflected in the decades of the Rosary. This series integrates deeply reflective insights on Christ's life, theological truths, and captivating stories, along with breathtaking scenery, illuminating sacred art, and inspiring music. Everyone seeks pleasure. More deeply, we seek happiness. Most deeply, we desire joy! To fully appreciate the Joyful Mysteries, we must enter into Israel's longing and waiting, imagining a world without a Savior. The Word became flesh and exceeded our wildest expectations! Join us on this journey through the Joyful Mysteries. Visit here for a trailer: https://wildgoose.tv/programs/joyful-mysteries-series?category_id=23145

The Book of Joshua is a historical account of how the Israelites conquered Canaan, the land God promised them in the covenant with Abraham. The book details Joshua's obedience to God, the bloody yet miraculous battles and the division of the land among the 12 tribes. Click the title for more information or to register.

Come and celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption All Saints Vigil Mass with us at 5:30 pm. We will livestream this Mass.