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Together We Are St. Joseph: a healthy, growing, and welcoming faith community that brings people to Christ, forming intentional disciples and sending them out to transform the world. Every member is committed to worship, grow, serve, connect, and give.
Campus Life
Visit our school pages by clicking the School menu tab. For current campus happenings, see the Spotlight News below or visit our Bulletins & Communications page. Follow St. Joseph Campus on Facebook & YouTube! As a parish of the Diocese of Des Moines, we also invite you to check out diocesan-wide happenings by clicking on the Events & Resources menu tab.
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WEEKEND MASS TIMES
Saturday | 5pm Vigil Mass, English
Sunday | 8am & 10am; 12pm (Español)
WEEKDAY MASS TIMES
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 8:30am (preceded by 7am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and 8am Holy Rosary)
HISPANIC MASSES & SERVICES
St. Joseph will now be offering a Mass time in Spanish! Each Sunday at 12pm. For a list of parishes in the Diocese of Des Moines that offer Masses, sacraments, and other services for the Hispanic community, please click here.
MASSES AT OTHER PARISHES
For Mass times within the Diocese of Des Moines, click here.
For Mass times throughout the world, click here.
All are invited to share in the sacramental life of St. Joseph Parish. Hours for the healing Sacrament of Penance (reconciliation) are Saturdays, 3:30pm-4:45pm. Sundays, 7:15am-7:45am; 9:15am-9:45am; and 11am – 11:45am (Español). Also available by appointment. To receive the Anointing of the Sick, please call the Parish Office. Please visit the Preparing for Sacraments page (under Faith Formation) for information on the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Holy Orders, and Matrimony.
INVITATIONS TO PRAYER
Eucharistic Adoration in the Tabernacle: Come to pray, reflect, or simply rest in Our Lord’s presence in the Blessed Sacrament. The church is open for prayer time (please use the Parish Center doors below the church): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 6:30am – 9am, then 3pm – 9pm; Thursday, 6:30am – 9pm; Saturday, 7:00am-6:30pm; and 7am-8pm on Sunday.
While Jesus is always available for us to visit in the church tabernacle, we are gradually expanding our traditional Eucharistic Adoration hours. Presently, Jesus is exposed in the monstrance every Monday – Friday, 7am-8am, and on Thursday, 9am-9pm. If you are able to commit to one hour during this time frame, please call or email the Parish Office. Si hablas español, call David Ortega at 515-402-4734.
First Sunday Rosary, Exposition & Benediction: On the first Sunday of every month, all are invited to the church at 4pm for 20 Decades of the Rosary, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, and Benediction. Please join us for this longstanding prayer tradition at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
SERVICE
Our various councils, committees, and ministries provide year-round opportunities for individuals to share their gifts in the service of the campus and extended community. Please visit the Service Groups and Mass Ministries pages (under Councils & Service) for information on the groups and activities that best fit your time, talents, and treasures.
FELLOWSHIP
St. Joseph Parish offers abundant opportunities for fellowship and faith-building! Be sure to visit the Parish Center after most Sunday Masses for lively social time with coffee and donuts. Looking for a scripture study or other opportunity to connect with fellow parishioners? Check out our Sunday bulletin and the Faith Formation tab for the most current opportunities. We also invite you to experience the wonderful online community for Catholics worldwide, Formed.org!
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NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPLORATION, FAITH & FELLOWSHIP
May 9 | Adoration | Church, 9am-9pm
May 11 | Mass and Healing Service | St. Ambrose Cathedral, 4pm
May 13 | Centennial Meeting | Parish Center, 6pm
May 13 | The Third Option Marriage Enrichment | Mercy College, 7pm
May 14 | Pietra Fitness | St. Joseph Room, 4pm
May 16 | Bishop Drumm Garage sale | Campus of Bishop Drumm, 8:30am
May 16 | Blue/Red Mass honoring First Responders (all are welcome!) | St. Luke the Evangelist, Ankeny, 5:30pm with reception after Mass
May 16 | Forge Event for Men: Dr. John Bishop speaking on the crisis of masculinity | The Tea Room, drinks 7pm, speaker at 8pm
May 16 | Rosary Society meeting | Parish Center, 6:30pm
May 16 | Knights of Columbus regular meeting | St. Joseph Room, 6:40pm
May 17 | Spanish Mass Ministry Training | Church, 7pm
SMALL GROUP OPPORTUNITIES – ALL GROUPS AND COMMITTEES ARE WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS!
The Saturday Morning Men’s Prayer Group meets each Saturday morning at 7:30am, in the Parish Center. Questions? Email Deacon Bill.
The Saturday Morning Women’s Prayer Group meets every second and fourth Saturday of each month. Questions? Email Sherry.
The Ladies Matthew 18:20 Prayer Group meets every other Sunday in members’ homes. Want more info or have questions? Email Sonya.
The Martha & Mary Group meets every second and fourth Sunday at 1pm in the Parish Center. Questions? Please email for more information. Email Dawn.
FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Adult Faith Formation sessions for parents are held every first Wednesday of the month, featuring an overview of Youth Faith Formation (YFF) lessons for the month and how parents can enhance this learning at home. The session is conveniently held during the children’s YFF class time. All St. Joseph parents with children at St. Joseph School or public school are encouraged to join us; parents of YFF-enrolled children are required to attend 5 of the 6 total sessions.
ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is open now!
“Only in Christ can men and women find answers to the ultimate questions that trouble them. Only in Christ can they fully understand their dignity as persons created and loved by God.”
— POPE ST. JOHN PAUL II
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