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January 1 – From Infinity to Infancy
As we continue to celebrate the Christmas season and the Incarnation of Christ, I share with you the following reflection that I wrote, while on pilgrimage in Bethlehem, visiting the Church of the Nat... Read More
The Octave of Christmas! Masses at St. Patrick, Hampton/St. Mary, Ackley
The Octave of Christmas!Just a brief word today to say, “Merry Christmas!” May the wonder and beauty of the Mystery of Christmas shine ever more brightly, and be instilled ever more deeply in your... Read More
Weather Cancellations 12/22/22
St. Patrick’s, Hampton – No morning Mass or Adoration Thursday December 22 St. Mary’s, Eldora – No World & Communion service Thursday December 22... Read More
Mary in Advent
As Advent is a season of awaiting the birth of Christ, Mary, as His chosen Mother, is intimately bound up in this season, as she carried Him in her womb. To enter more deeply in this season, The Churc... Read More
Christmas Mass Schedule
Here are the Mass Times for our parishes for Christmas 2022 Saturday, December 24 4:00 PM – St. Mary, Ackley 4:00 PM – St. Mark, Iowa Falls 6:30 PM – St. Patrick, Hampton 6:30 PM ... Read More
Nov. 27, 2022 – Advent: Prayerful Preparation for Christmas
As we begin this Advent season, we are reminded that Christmas is coming! You probably have already seen Christmas decorations for sale in stores, Christmas events happening already, and started to ... Read More
