We are looking for volunteers to run the games on Saturday, October 21st. All games have instructions, with Eva and Paul Bishop supervising. Parents, please check with your teens to see if they can take a shift: 10:45 am-1 pm or 12:45-3 pm, and sign up in the gathering space. Volunteer a shift and then go play bingo (or vice versa). It’s a great way to give service and enjoy watching the kiddos’ delight in winning a prize! Thank you for your support. For questions, contact email Eva Bishop, or call her at 515-371-4765 .

Come celebrate the 40th Anniversary
of Ss. John and Paul Parish!

Saturday, October 21, 2023

All are invited to a day of activities to mark the 40th anniversary of Ss. John and Paul Parish!

Schedule of Events

11 am to 3 pm: Games and Food
NesEmil Yum Yum Food Truck (parishioners Thierry & Jocelyne Ahissou) will be parked by the Founders Hall entrance for your dining pleasure.

Children's Games in Founders Hall. All kiddos and the young-at-heart are invited for games like

• Cupcake Walk
• Basketball Shoot
• Bags
• Pong Toss
• Ring Toss
• Putting Green, and more!

Tickets are 10 for $1.00. Proceeds will go to the Building Fund.

Split the Pot Cash Bingo in St. Francis Hall from 11 am until 2:30 pm. The Bingo winner gets half of the pot and the other half goes to the building fund.

5:00 pm: Mass
Mass with Most Reverend Bishop William Joensen presiding, concelebrated with Fr. Mark McGeary, and former pastors, Fr. Tim Fitzgerald. Fr. Vince Rosonke and Fr. John Frost.

6:00: Social Hour
Appetizer Station
Bar with Wine and Beer for a free-will offering

7:00 pm: Dinner
Recognition of Founders. Those who have been members since the founding of the parish will be our guests.
Introduction of Clergy
Prayer: Fr. Mark
Dinner: Engage in conversation and enjoy a gourmet dinner by Great Caterers of Iowa!

The deadline has passed to purchase wristbands for the social hour and dinner, but all are invited to the events during the day and Mass at 5 pm!

Dinner wristbands are $20 per person. Purchase your wristbands by Sunday, October 15th so we have time to get the numbers to the caterers.

Founding members who received an invitation and RSVP'd will receive their wristbands free of charge on the evening of the dinner.

Dinner Menu

Mixed Greens with Ranch and Italian Vinaigrette
Italian Roasted Chicken
Carved Beef Tri-tip
Twice Baked Potatoes
Roasted Vegetables
Hard Rolls