Go to Mass for the sake of others, not just me. To pray for the living and the dead (a work of mercy). In continuing my column series of “Why do I have to go to Mass, when I can just pray on my own?...Read More
To unite myself to the saving sacrifice if Christ on the Cross, done most perfectly through the Mass. Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross is central to the saving work of Christ, that there is a POWER i...Read More
Learn more about ATLAS of Central Iowa, the organization that helps manage the Barnabas House at St. Mark. Click here for the ATLAS Brochure....Read More
In continuing my column series of “… why do I have to go to Church, when I can just pray on my own?” Why go to Mass? Here is Reason 4) To ponder how to live and love better (both individually an...Read More
Two weeks ago in my column, I talked about how one important aspect of being Church is gathering together as a Church in prayer, in the public communal liturgical prayer that is the Holy Sacrifice of ...Read More
I talked in my column last week about how one important aspect of being Church is gathering together as Church in prayer, in the public communal liturgical prayer that is the Holy Sacrifice of the Mas...Read More
St. Mary, Eldora, and St. Mark, Iowa Falls, will take their annual cemetery collections the weekend of May 29. Thank you for your generous support in making our cemeteries comforting spaces to honor o...Read More
How well do you know St. Joseph? During this year dedicated to this important saint, we wanted to offer opportunities for you to learn more about Our Spiritual Father. A 33-day book study will be offe...Read More
Fr. Kevin marks two special days this month. He celebrates the 4th anniversary of his ordination (May 27) and his 31st birthday (May 29). Please pray for Fr. Kevin and our linkage as he shepherds us i...Read More
Happy Pentecost! Pentecost is sometimes referred to as the “Birthday of the Church” because it is the Holy Spirit given by Christ that makes us more than just a club or service organization, but b...Read More