Please pray for the repose of the soul of Morgan McCormick, who died Saturday, March 16. Also pray for his family and friends, that they may find comfort in God's promise of everlasting life. Click to see Morgan's funeral arrangements.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Vickie Chaussee-Friemel, who died Friday, March 8. Also pray for her family that they find comfort in God's promise of everlasting life. Click to see Vickie's funeral arrangements.

While many associate this day with corned beef and green beer, not many know the real story of how St. Patrick came to be the patron saint of Ireland. Click to read more...

Anyone, high school age and above, who would like to become a Lector and/or Commentator should plan to attend this training after the 10:30 am Sunday masses.

Parishioners gathered on Shrove Tuesday to burn last year's palms to use on Ash Wednesday, celebrate Mass and have a Mardi Gras celebration. Pancake supper, ice cream sundaes, crafts, games and clowns assured fun for all! We closed with a parade into the gathering space, rolled up the Alleluia to bury and quietly left as we marked the beginning of Lent. Check out the photos here.

Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer are at the heart of the forty days of Lent. Here are some strategies for helping your kids get involved in these traditional penitential practices.

Pick a three leaf clover or use our coloring page to discuss the Holy Trinity. Did you know it is said that St. Patrick used a 3-leafed clover to explain the Trinity? When speaking with people he would bend down, pick a shamrock, and show it to them, as he explained how the three leaves are part of the one plant, and how similarly the three Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, are part of one God. Click here for a picture you can print and color.

As you are out shopping this month, pick up some peanut butter and saltine crackers for the Caring Hands Food Pantry. Thank you for your generosity.

A Lent Giving Jar is a simple way to motivate kids to practice giving during Lent. Coins collected can be donated to CRS Rice Bowl at the end of Lent. Find out more by clicking here.

The parish mission with Sarah Hart, scheduled for Sunday and Monday has been postponed.

Daily Mass is cancelled on Wednesday. Mass originally scheduled at 10 am at Prairie Vista Village is rescheduled for Friday at 10 am.

When we hear the words, “I Do” we might think of marriage. But, there are many times in a person’s life when they might say, “I Do,” starting at baptism. Adults and children alike explored many of the ways we each say “I Do” to God in our own lives.

JP Kidz, Tweens and the Scout meeting scheduled for Sunday night have been cancelled. Stay safe and warm!

What a great night! Thanks to everyone who came out and helped make this event very successful, raising monies to help fund SSJP's Habitat for Humanity projects. A good time was had by all. Check out the team pictures we captured!

Training for altar servers will be held Wednesday, February 27 at 5:30 pm in the church for anyone 4th grade through adult. Click for details.

Applications for the Knights of Columbus scholarships are now available in the gathering space (on the hallway bulletin board), parish office entrance, or on the website. Click here for a printable application and/or more details.

The Stay-at-Home Moms will not meet this morning. Stay safe and warm!

Human trafficking affects Iowans every day. Who, what, how can you recognize it? Find information, resources, and photos from the January presentation held at Ss. John Paul.

No youth ministry and no Reconciliation retreat tonight.

Check out these photos from the Knights Chili Cook-off!