The Diocese of Des Moines provides baptismal education to all 80 parishes. Over 1700 new members to the faith through baptism were welcomed in 2019. Sacred Heart Parish has a shortfall of over $90,000. Please support the Annual Diocesan Appeal! Donate at dmdiocese.org/giving/annual-diocesan-appeal-giving

Conference Background Christ Our Life Catholic Regional Conference is a non-profit conference being held at Wells Fargo Arena. It is a grassroots effort of faith springing up out of the heart of Iowa and blessed since its founding by Bishop Richard E. Pates and now our new Bishop, William Joensen of the Catholic Diocese of Des Moines. You Are Invited! Please join us for a weekend of faith sharing, faith building and praise as we listen and learn from world-class speakers, renowned Catholic exhibitors and most importantly, share the sacraments. Volunteers NEEDED!! If you can give a couple hours of your time to volunteer, please visit: https://www.christourlifeiowa.com/volunteers/

ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO… Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic? Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist? We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting. For information please contact Joan at joan.miller@sacredheartwdm.org

Register for a small group TODAY! Go to www.sacredheartwdm.org/small-groups to register

Masses will be held for Confirmation candidates on Sunday, September 27th at 3 pm and 6:30 pm. An additional Mass for Confirmation candidates will be held on Wednesday, September 30th at 6:30 pm. Due to social distancing guidelines, we ask that this Mass be reserved only for the Confirmation candidates and their families. PLEASE NOTE: The regularly scheduled 5 pm Sunday Mass will be canceled on Sunday, September 27th. If you have any questions regarding Confirmation, please contact Sarah Sheerin at sarah.sheerin@sacredheartwdm.org.

What do you seek? Do you ever wonder why you are here? Where you are going? What do you really want out of life? We invite all Sacred Heart parishioners and friends to join this exciting new small group program at Sacred Heart. Small group meetings available by zoom or in-person groups. Let's take this journey together at Sacred Heart to find out...What do you seek? Join us on The Search. REGISTER TODAY!! For more information, contact Joan Miller at (515) 225-6414 or joan.miller@sacredheartwdm.org. "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Matthew 18:20