May you keep in your prayers the soul of Fr. Jim Dubert, and his siblings and their families.  Fr. Jim died unexpectedly last Monday in Ames. 

Toward the latter part of ‘24 our long time parish director, Tom Venner, said it was time for him to step down. 

“I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. . . He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.(LK 3:16) Within the liturgical formality of the Sacrament of Baptism we are granted exceptions from the form due to circumstances. 

With our celebration of the Epiphany, The Three Wise Men’s appearance and homage, we have been blessed this Christmas Season with resplendent music, sincere hospitality toward parishioners and visitors alike, volunteers who shared their presence whether as ushers/greeters, readers or servers, musically—and most importantly, sharing their faith and presence in community.

Music embellishes the wonder, expectation and joy of the days approaching the Birth of Christ, Christmas. 

Often falling on the Advent weekdays approaching Christmas, and likely overlooked, are the feast days of particular saints. 

For several years the parish of St. Malachy has set aside approximately ten percent of their  monthly tithing designated to organizations who support lives of individuals and families who  are struggling.

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Jesus answered, "My kingdom does not belong to this world.” As our Savior and Redeemer, our Teacher and Shepherd, and King of the Universe, Jesus would concur with the following thought,

Need a day to shop without little ones underfoot? Want quiet time to yourself? If so, drop off the kids and let us feed and entertain them while you spend the day as you wish. Pre-registration required! All proceeds support our kids attending Catholic Summer Camp.

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. . . But of that day or hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father." 

Two weeks ago, on a brisk Saturday morning a good group of individuals gathered early morning for the Rosary Walk on part of the High Trestle Trail. 

Henri Nouwen, a Dutch-born Catholic priest was a gifted Christian writer of several challenging spiritual books, served as a professor of pastoral theology, and a pastor in the last years of his life at L’Arche Daybreak, a community for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Veterans (and their loved ones) are invited to join us for our all-school Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 13th. Immediately following Mass, we will have a light luncheon in Fitzgerald Hall.

Pauline Phillips, an Iowa native, better known as “Dear Abby,” provided perhaps the most provocative and sincere advice:

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For the past few years St. Malachy church has given a percentage of their monthly tithing to local charities, a practice of generosity and compassion.  But more so, a sacred act of faith sharing our blessings out of our plenty or need, acknowledging our trust in our God who will provide regardless of the times.   

“Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me. "(MK 10;21) As defined in scripture the root word of ‘treasure’ means “to hoard, to store up anything that is collected together (corn, oil, gold, silver, etc.)”.

All kids 5th grade and younger are invited to dress up like their favorite saint and come trick or treat in the Sacred Heart School parking lot Wednesday, Nov.6th from 5:15-6:30 pm.