2024 Parish Mission

Join Sacred Heart for our Parish Mission featuring Mari Pablo of the Evangelical Catholic! 

Mari Pablo is high energy, fun and engaging!  So engaging, in fact, that Mari was even tapped to create videos for Ascension Presents. 
(Check out Mari's video on Surrender.) Mari has given retreats across the country and was even an emcee at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis! 


WHAT: The One Thing - Making Prayer the Fuel of Your Life 


WHEN: Tuesday, February 11 in English at 6:30pm 
             Wednesday, February 12 in Spanish at 6:30pm 
             Treats and refreshments to follow in Parish Hall both evenings. 


WHERE: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1627 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265 


ABOUT MARI: Mari is a proud Hispanic and cradle Catholic whose life was wrecked in the best possible way when she finally decided to stop fighting and surrender it all to Him. She holds a bachelor's degree in theology and a psychology from Franciscan University of Steubenville, and a master's degree in theology from the Augustine Institute. Mari has worked in youth ministry for over 15 years, both as a youth minister and theology teacher. She is currently serving parishes and universities across the country with The Evangelical Catholic. Mari is well-known for her dynamic presentations at the Steubenville Youth Conference and other national outlets. She is a presenter for Ascension Press in YOU-Theology of the Body for Teens, CHOSEN, and Connected - Catholic Social Teaching for this Generation. Mari has a deep love for food, but an even greater love for Christ and is dedicated to helping others encounter Him. Learn more at www.MariPablo.com.