Our Women Walking With Purpose monthly coffee connect will be held on Tuesday, October 5th at 6:30 p.m. in the church narthex. I have enclosed video links for both Bible studies to view before Tuesday's meeting in order for us to maximize our time together. The video will be available for viewing at 6 p.m. in the conference and parlor rooms before our meeting if you did not have a chance to see it. Please remember to bring your books! We always have an extra chair if you would like to invite a friend! Opening Your Heart - Priority One God, Talk #2, Lesson 5 https://walkingwithpurpose.com/opening-your-heart-videos/ Keeping In Balance - Friendships, Talk #2, Lesson 5 https://walkingwithpurpose.com/keeping-in-balance-videos/

“If you can reach the heart, the behavior will take care of itself.” —Lisa Brenninkmeyer Reaching Our Child's Heart, of any age, will be the topic for this Coffee Connect on March 6th, 9-11am at Corpus Christi Center. No previous experience necessary.....follow this link to learn more! Bring a friend! We love friends!

We're thrilled that Walking With Purpose ministry will be able to meet in person for the next Coffee Connect on Saturday, February 6th! Click for more information!

Please follow this link to read the Bisohps' of Iowa statement regarding the use of the much awaited vaccines being created to help end the COVID-19 pandemic .

The Walking With Purpose Coffee Connect originally scheduled for Saturday, December 5th at the Parish Center has been cancelled. All WWP Bible study groups are currently meeting virtually due to Covid numbers within the community. If there are women still interested in joining a group, please contact Mary Salocker @ [email protected]

First Reconciliation has been postponed from the original December 6th date. Please click and follow the link to learn more.

Dear Faith Formation Families, Sadly I write you today to inform you that we, priests and myself, have determined it most prudent, given the spread of COVID-19, to move Faith Formation all to an “At Home” model.   How long will we be in this model?  We plan to continue with “At Home” through December, at which time we will re-evaluate the public health information and determine whether we will return in January to  “In Person” or not. Please continue reading to learn more......

“We need to learn how to walk with purpose regardless of our circumstances.” —Lisa Brenninkmeyer Founder and Chief Purpose Officer, Walking with Purpose We can be tempted to say we will learn to walk with purpose when we get our act together. But the women of Walking with Purpose have discovered otherwise! Join us for coffee, meaningful conversation, and the first Opening Your Heart video in our six-part series, Four Steps to Walking with Purpose. No previous experience is necessary. Just come as you are—with your questions, doubts, joys, and hopes. We have an empty chair waiting just for you. Saturday, October 3, 2020 9 am – 11 am Corpus Christi Center For more information, contact: Mary Salocker: [email protected] 515-571-1544 Or Nadine Schlienz: [email protected] 515-571-3411 Our mission is to help every Catholic woman and girl in America to open her heart to Jesus Christ.

Discover something more! Walking with Purpose (WWP) is the modern woman’s guide to the Bible. The mission of WWP is to help every woman to open her heart to Jesus Christ. These Bible Studies enable women to know Christ personally through Scripture and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. WWP endeavors to meet all participants wherever they are in their spiritual journeys. “Opening Your Heart” is a 22-week Bible study that is divided into 2 parts with the fall session beginning October 3, 2020 and the spring session starting January 11, 2021. Please contact our Parish Pastoral Coordinator Mary Salocker at [email protected] for further details. To register click on the image!

That Man is You is an interactive men’s program combining the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic Faith and the wisdom of the Saints to develop the vision of a man fully alive. Holy Trinity Parish begins That Man is You on Saturday, September 19th at 6:00 am at Corpus Christi Center. This national program is for all men regardless of age or marital status. To register click on the image!

For students entering 6th, 7th, and 8th Grades Come and enjoy an evening of fun at the Holy Trinity Middle School Youth Ministry Night. Held at the home of Brandon Clabaugh - 2011 Dana Ave. What to bring: Towel Signed waiver form (There will also be some at the event for your parents to sign) A drink Swim Suit or clothes to get wet in (proper dress code for all kids is a t-shirt and shorts to get wet in) A change of clothes A lawn chair.  What: Middle School Youth Gathering- Fun, Games, Food, Prayer Who: Kids entering 6th, 7th, and 8th Grades When: July 19 @ 5-7pm Where: 2011 Dana Ave. The Clabaugh Home Things to Bring: - Towel - Signed Waiver form (There will also be some at the event for your parents to sign) - A drink (Bottled water will be provided) - Swim Suit, Clothes to get wet in - Proper Dress Code for all kids is a T-shirt and Shorts to get wet in - A change of clothes - A lawn chair

First Eucharist Masses have been set for Sunday, July 12th and 19th at 2:30pm. These masses are reserved for First Communicants and their family members only. First Communicant parents please follow the link for more information.

My name is Jason Slinker and I am very much looking forward to this new/final career. The miracle I was a part of (surviving a vehicle accident) this winter left me with a lot of “why’s” so this all feels very fulfilling!” My wife, Allie, and I have three beautiful children: Jaylie, Anna and Owen. I grew up in Indianola and have lived in the FD area since 2008, Between working in retail and recycling over the past 20 years I have always been a man of service, and not afraid to get my hands dirty. It will truly be honor to work in my “Father’s house.”

Join us for a trial run at a virtual session of Curious Catholics! Thursday, May 14 6:30-7:30pm Via Zoom with Kris Lien You will find the connection link to the Zoom by clicking on the picture associated with this news article. Can't wait to see everyone!

These days are not easy. We understand that many of you are frustrated with this situation; so are we. We want to celebrate Mass with our parishioners and get back to “normal.” However, we take the advice of Paul: “Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer” (Romans 12:12). Take comfort in knowing that Jesus is with us and with you, our faithful. Please read the full article by clicking on the picture.

Please know that we are elated with the Governor's proclamation to allown for religious services and gathergs. While we are just as eager as you are to know the when and where; reality is that Bishop Nickless will need to consult with his advisors and priests to review what precautions are to be in place, what limitations may still exist and then how and when to allow services. When a plan has been developed we will make you aware via our social media and website.

The parish is inviting parishioners to consecrate themselves to Mary in the coming weeks. We will begin the preparation on April 28th with consecration on May 31st, the Visitation. For more information regarding how you can participate follow the link by clicking the picture!

Our very own Jason Slinker, parishioner and director of the regional recycling center, spent some time this after noon sharing the do's/dont's, along with other ideas, about recycling! Enjoy and let's do our part !