Shelter Meal Dates:
Nov. 25th, 5:00 - 8:00 - Central Iowa Shelter and Services Meal
Dec. 30th, 5:00 - 8:00 - Central Iowa Shelter and Services Meal
March 3rd, 5:00 - 8:00 - Central Iowa Shelter and Services Meal

Other Oportunities: 

Liturgical Ministers: Become a Liturgical Minister for weekend liturgies. To train for Lectors, Commentators, Ushers, Greeters, Servers or Eucharistic Ministers, click here for names of Trainers and their contact information.

Nursing Home and Homebound Ministry: If you are interested in bringing Communion to one of the Altoona Care Centers, contact Laurie Delvaux in the parish office, 967-3796. If you would like to help with Homebound Ministry, contact Parish Nurse, Linda Gries, 515-263-0268. Must be in high school and accompanied by (and trained with) a parent or guardian to participate in this ministry.

Youth Alive Music Ministry sings at the 10:30am Mass on the first Sunday of each month. This group is open to all high school students interested in sharing thier gifts with the parish community. Contact Liz Donner to join this group

Children’s Liturgy of the Word takes place Sundays at the 8:30 and 10:30 am Masses for children in grades K – 4. Children leave to hear the readings at their age level, have a discussion or activity, and return to the assembly after the intercessory prayers. To volunteer contact Paulette Chapman. Teens can participate in this ministry if they are accompanied by (and trained with) a parent or guardian.
 

Other:

Childcare for Faith Formation always needs a little extra help! Come on the Sunday or Wednesday night that you are not attending and help take care of little ones. To volunteer contact Whitney Smith-McIntosh.

Technology Committee identifies and makes recommendations for expanded and updated use of electronic resources and ever-changing technology. This includes working with the parish website, email and e-newsletter resources, texting, print media, and parish technology equipment. For more information, contact Liz Donner.