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1 Jubilee of Mercy Pack your Passport Pack your Passport to the Diocese of Des Moines Holy Doors as you head out to southwest Iowa this summer! Get your passport stamped at each of the churches with a Holy Door. Two churches in Imogene and Creston are on or near the RAGBRAI route. #MillionActsofMercy Don t forget to tag your photos of service with #MillionActsofMercy. SAVE THE DATE -- Jubilee Summit We heard you! After last fall s Summit on Church Administration, positive feedback indicated the desire for another opportunity to gather. Building on this success, our signature diocesan event for the Jubilee of Mercy will be a Jubilee Summit this fall. Two options will be provided, Oct. 22 and Oct. 29. We re welcoming all those involved in outreach ministries, in our parishes and beyond, who are witnessing to the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. More details are coming. Bishop On the Camino Share with your parishioners a link to the vocations blog and videos, chronicling the pilgrimage of five of our seminarians on a faith journey as they walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain. James has just joined Reed, Alex, Ben and Nick on the camino, also known as the Way of St. James. Share the link in your parish e-newsletters and bulletins. In the Heartland with Bishop Pates Tune in to bishop s weekly radio show on Fridays at 9 a.m. on Iowa Catholic Radio and Spirit Catholic Radio Network (KVSS). Here are some upcoming topics: July 8 St. Serra Club July 15 World Youth Day preview July 29 A visit to St. Brendan Parish in Leon Aug. 5 A visit to St. Bernard Parish in Osceola Administration Safe Environment In early June, each parish and school was asked to complete its fourth quarter safe environment audit. It is imperative that those audits be submitted immediately so that we can assemble the most accurate statistics for the annual audit required of all dioceses by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. We appreciate all of your cooperation in our diocesan effort to assure a safe environment for our children.

2 Communication Newspaper readership survey We need your help getting at least 1,000 responses to our readership survey of The Catholic Mirror. Please encourage your parishioners to complete the short survey that s available either in The Catholic Mirror or at this link. Share the link in your parish e-newsletters and bulletins. Newspaper subscription drive Parishioners should have received an invitation this week to take a subscription to The Catholic Mirror newspaper. Please encourage parishioners to support this important evangelization tool. Advertising rates Advertising rates for The Catholic Mirror have not changed in about 15 years. Given the increased cost of paper, postage and printing over that time, we have re-evaluated our rate structure and will be increasing rates about 5 percent, eliminating some discounts while adding others. New rates will become effective with the August edition of The Catholic Mirror. Press Releases We have issued the following press releases recently Leadership change at St. Thomas More Center Catholic Foundation New Executive Director Bishop appoints Sister Jude Fitzpatrick, CHM, to leadership position and Jason Kurth, chancellor Development The development office has provided several bulletin announcements that can be used throughout the summer months to encourage continued charitable giving. Review the announcements in the attached document and utilize them to keep your parish top of mind this summer. Evangelization and Catechesis All CLADD Fall Kick-Off Catechetical leaders, youth ministers, Catholic school principals and adult faith formation directors are invited to Holy Rosary Parish in Glenwood Aug. 11 for the All-CLADD kick-off featuring Dr. Joseph White. Dr. White will present a day surrounding the topic of evangelizing the domestic Church and how we can nurture their spiritual growth. Our time together is an opportunity to renew friendships, welcome new colleagues, share a fabulous meal prepared by Theresa Romens, and enjoy the beautiful rolling hills of southwestern Iowa. RSVP to Sherri Simmer by Aug. 8 at noon. Attached is the flyer for the day. Deaf Ministry

3 See the master list of bulletin announcements. Young Adult Ministry World Youth Day Stateside Celebration Who: Young adults, 18-35, for those who cannot go to Poland What: World Youth Day, stateside event in Iowa Where: St. Patrick, Irish Settlement, where Pope John Paul II visited and prayed 37 years ago during his trip to Iowa When: Saturday, July 30 Why: To give young adults the opportunity to pray and have a 1-day, retreat-like experience during World Youth Day. Teaching sessions with Dr. William Stevenson; opportunity to go to confession; adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; pray; play; eat; get sweet swag. Be inspired. Live and love differently. World Youth Day Stateside Event. Register here. Follow on Facebook here. Youth Ministry Youth Ministry Fall Kick-Off Training Events Thursday, Aug. 18 (6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Atlantic) or Friday, Aug. 19 (9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Adel) with Jared Dees, author of To Heal, Proclaim and Teach: The Essential Guide to Ministry in Today s Catholic Church. Dees will focus on ministry to teens AND their parents. Attached please find a flyer for these free events for pastors, youth ministry/confirmation coordinators, and core team volunteers. Finance/Technology Finance Happy Fiscal New Year Before you click the End of Year button and close FY2016, please make sure that all reconciliations are performed and that financial statements have been approved by your Finance Council. Also, remember to file 941s and make federal and state deposits. And finally, quarterly sales taxes and the annual gambling report for the state are also due. All Day Business Office Forum The All Day Business Office Forum will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 31 at St. John Parish in Adel. More details and an agenda to come. Technology More details have been announced about the upcoming ParishSOFT User Conference. The list of Workshop Presentations was announced last week and you can check it out here. See a presentation topic you re interested in? Consider registering for the conference today.

4 Hispanic Ministry Family Picnic There is a youth picnic on July 16 at Walnut Ridge Recreation area at Johnston from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be Mass, formation talks about friendship and family relationship, games and lots of fun. This is intended for youth ages 16 to 30. There is no cost but they have to bring their own lunch. Couples Retreat Movimiento Familiar Cristiano Católico is hosting a Couples Retreat in Spanish on Aug. 6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Anthony Parish. The cost per couple is $20. For more information, contact Lolis & Salvador Correa at or Soco & Manuel Trinidad at y Volunteer for Translation Work We need some volunteers that can help with translation work. English into Spanish and Spanish into English. We appreciate if you please post an announcement in the bulletin of your parish or spread the word in your community. Interested volunteers could contact our office at and Radio Shows in Spanish We invite you to listen radio programs in Spanish: Fortaleciendo Nuestra Fe Saturdays at 12:00pm La Reina 1260AM La Linea de la Esperanza Wednesday at 11:00am La Reina 1260AM La Hora de Cristo Rey Thursdays at 12:00pm La Ley FM Social Media Please visit the Diocesan Facebook page in Spanish, Diócesis de Des Moines, and give us a like. Human Resources Please go to our website for current openings within the diocese. Marriage Ministry/Tribunal Sponsor Couple Training We have scheduled another sponsor couple training, this one at Corpus Christi Parish, Holy Family site on July 30. The training will be held from 1-5 p.m. Couples can register for this training by calling Adam Storey at Registrations will close on Wednesday, July 20. We ll need at least four couples signed up to move forward with the training. This training is in addition to the sponsor couple training at St. Mary/Holy Cross, 460 NW Washington Ave, Elkhart. The sponsor couple training will be held on Tuesday nights, July 12 and 19 from 6-8 p.m. Couples must attend both to complete training. Couples can register for

5 this training by calling Adam Storey at Registrations will close on Wednesday, July 6. We ll need at least four couples signed up to move forward with the training. Thank you so much for your support, and for all you do for marriages and families. Anniversary Masses Join Bishop Pates for his annual anniversary Masses, praying with couples celebrating milestone anniversaries! On Aug. 13 at 5 p.m. at St. Patrick Parish in Imogene Bishop Pates will celebrate Mass, and a $10 a plate dinner reception will follow. A certificate of blessing is available with registration for couples celebrating their 5 th, 10 th, 15 th, 25 th, and 50-plus wedding anniversaries. Reserved seating will be available for these couples and their families during the Mass, and RSVPs are required for dinner. To register call Adam Storey at On Aug. 27, Bishop Pates will celebrate an anniversary Mass during the 4 p.m. Mass at St. Ambrose Cathedral, 607 High St., in Des Moines. A certificate of blessing is available with registration for couples celebrating their 5 th, 10 th, 15 th, 25 th, and 50 plus wedding anniversaries. Reserved seating will be available for these couples and their families during the mass. A reception at the Catholic Pastoral Center will follow the Mass. For more information, or to register contact Adam Storey. Schools Catholic Schools Administrators Conference Catholic school administrators from across the state of Iowa gathered on June for the Iowa Catholic Schools Administrators Conference at Dowling Catholic High School. Attendees had the opportunity to meet others and network during a social and panel presentations on the first evening. The second day began with Mass that was concelebrated by Bishop Pates and Sioux City Bishop Nickless. Participants attended various breakout sessions throughout the day with presenters from across the nation. Enrollment applications for school year Catholic schools throughout the Diocese of Des Moines are still accepting enrollment applications for the school year. Please contact the schools or the Diocesan Schools Office for more information or to arrange a school tour. CTO applications are being accepted until July 31 for tuition assistance for the school year. Summer break With the conclusion of the school year, the Schools Office prays for all of the students, teachers, administrators and staff that they have a safe and relaxing summer break. As a reminder, schools are closed during the month of July but individuals may contact the Diocesan Schools Office at with questions. Vocations

6 Prayers of the Faithful Please pray for vocations during Mass using intercessions found in the resources of the Vocations Office website. Newsletters Please visit our website resources to read the latest newsletter and subscribe to receive future . Worship This month s edition of the newsletter takes a closer look at the communion rite of the Mass. Also the Worship Office has a new form to assist you in planning liturgies at which Bishop Pates is the presider. Anniversaries July Krettek, Dan 7 Coenen, Tom 8 McLaughlin, Michael 9 Onuora, Felix 22 Fitzgerald, Tim 25 Ludwig, John 27 Orr, Steve 27 Fleming, Dave 27 Maier, John 27 Danso, Daniel 27 Okere, Remigius 31 August Grant, Robert 3 Owusu, Mark 7 Assim, Dominic 7 Yamoah, Dominic 7 Amoako, Francis 7 Adibe, Anthony, CSsp 17 Priest Birthdays Laurenzo, Jim 1 Chamberlain, Robert 3 Westphal, Adam 5 Kottas, Charles 6 Chiodo, Frank 6 July

7 McLaughlin, Michael 8 Hoffmann, Larry 12 Ludwig, John 13 Yamoah, Dominic 17 Maier, John 28 Dooley, Tom 30 August Amoako, Francis 4 Coenen, Tom 9 Grant, Robert 13 Kirigia, Lazarus 20 Pisut, Christopher 28 Deacon Birthdays July Rev. Mr. Pat Davitt 3 Rev. Mr. Tom Schenk 9 Rev. Mr. Tony Valdez 12 Rev. Mr. Troy Thompson 15 Rev. Mr. Ed Garza 15 Rev. Mr. Francis Chan 25 Rev. Mr. Tom Hunkele 31 Other organizations Catholic Charities Bittersweet Goodbye June 30 will be the last day that Celeste Egger and Dixie Webber will be running Catholic Charities St. Joseph Emergency Family Shelter. The dynamic duo has had the helm of the big house for several years. Celeste has worked for the shelter for 18 years and Dixie for more than 10! Dixie and Celeste have seen many changes over the years, but their dedication to the families that come through the shelter has never faded. They have always instilled the importance of dignity and respect for clients in all the staff that have worked at the shelter. Future plans include lots of time with grandchildren and (thankfully) some volunteer time at the shelter. We wish Celeste and Dixie all the best! 2016 Governor s Service Awards Congratulations to Jean McPhearson (pictured), Barb Hendrickson, Anita Halterman, Cheryl Long, and Shirley Coyle for receiving the Governor s Service Award. They are all volunteers for the Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement Program. Their dedicated service includes teaching English and providing cultural orientation, as well as welcoming the refugees that come through the program. We are honored to have them as volunteers! 2016 World Refugee Day

8 The 2016 World Refugee Celebration in Des Moines was held on June 4 at Valley Community Center in West Des Moines. Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement program partnered with a coalition of local agencies to plan this year s event. The day included a cultural fair with arts, food, music, and information and a soccer tournament. The day was a huge success! Catholic Charities Phoenix House helps announce State Safe at Home Act June 20, Katie Choquette, domestic abuse coordinator, and Velma James, shelter coordinator attended a meeting/press conference where they spoke on benefit of the "Safe at Home" program for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault. The Safe At Home program provides security and access to services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking and stalking by keeping their home addresses confidential when conducting official business like registering to vote. Participants in the program have their mail sent to the Secretary of State's office which then forwards the mail to their home address. Secretary of Sstate Paul Pete, County Attorney Matt Wilber, Council Bluffs Police Chief Tim Carmody, Pottawattamie County Sherriff Jeff Danker also talked about importance of the program. Catholic Charities Second Collection The bishop has included Catholic Charities in this year s special collections on the weekend of July 17. Please consider a contribution. The money will go directly to the service of those in need in our community. Parenting during Summer Break Summer break is a time when children have less structure and routine, says Harmony Linden, L.I.S.W., with Catholic Charities Center for Life Counseling. This might lead to more defiance or new problems with behavior. Sometimes parents feel overwhelmed or anxious about their children when they are out of school. It s tempting for parents to set an agenda for our kids or to keep them busy as a way to prevent behavioral problems. For some, this works well, but when children resist, the whole family can squabble. If tension is high in your family while the kids are out of school, you may be wondering how to get things back on track... Read more here. Employment Opportunities Catholic Charities is currently recruiting for a number of openings in our Des Moines and Council Bluffs offices. Please visit our website at to learn more. Project Rachel Catholic Charities offers support for men and women who are struggling with past abortions through Project Rachel. Trained staff are available to provide compassionate counseling and confidential referrals to licensed therapists, support groups, and local priests if needed. If you or someone you know is in need of this service contact: Meal Providers Catholic Charities St. Joseph Emergency Family Shelter is in need of summer meal providers in July. Cook on site, drop off, or provide catering. If you are interested call for dates and details.

9 Donation Transportation Catholic Charities St. Mary Family Center needs assistance with a Friday pickup of food at the Hy-Vee on 74th in West Des Moines. Call Brooke at for more information. Phoenix House Program Needs Contact Martha at x 109 for more information. Breakfast cereal Toilet paper Laundry detergent Dish washing soap Catholic Charities Bishop s Golf Classic Monday, Aug. 29 Gather your team and come out to have a great time and help those in need in our community. Register online now at or contact Beth Gibbins at Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa Bishop Pates announced June 29 the hiring of Chris McCarville as the new executive director of the foundation effective Aug. 15. McCarville has served Holy Family Schools in the Archdiocese of Dubuque as director of institutional advancement, where he led a successful $17 million capital campaign to renovate Wahlert Catholic High School. Catholic Tuition Organization Applications are being accepted for tuition assistance for the school year. Deadline: July 31. Both Catholic and non-catholic families can apply for assistance to attend one of the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Des Moines. Awards are based on your income & family size. Last year, the maximum award was 74% of tuition. Go online to Center for Social Ministry Be God s Eyes, Hands and Voice JustFaith helped focus on my mission to be God's eyes, hands, and voice to all who can't do that for themselves. My heart has grown in the process, almost to the point of bursting! - Ruth Johnson. Visit JustFaith for more information or group offerings in the Des Moines area. Are You Longing to Integrate Prayer and Action? Engaging Spirituality is a spiritual deepening process for adults who hunger for intimacy with God, while practicing love of neighbor. For more information visit here. Save the Date - Living Our Faith Workshop On Sat., Sept. 17, from 9am - 3pm the Center for Social Ministry will be offering a Living Our Faith workshop designed to help participants match their gifts/skills with organization/groups that need them. The day will feature a large service fair with over 30 organizations. For more information or to register, visit Rummage sale

10 Our Lady s Immaculate Heart Church in Ankeny will be hosting a rummage sale to benefit the Center for Social Ministry, July Support the sale by saving your donations, volunteering to help or shopping. Contact Jane Alderman at Emmaus House Ignatian Retreat Day We are excited to host our first annual Ignatian Day of Reflection. The day will focus on the Fourth Week of the Spiritual Exercises with particular emphasis on its role in forming intimate friends of God deeply invested in the mission of Christ in the world. Click here for more information and to register for this special day with Damian Zynda,ThD, director of formation at The Church of the Transfiguration in Pittsford, New York. Come and See See what the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, Retreat in Every Day Life, has to offer. This one-hour program will look briefly at St. Ignatius Loyola s conversion experience, how he came to found the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), and how he came to grow in intimate friendship with God through the Spiritual Exercises, as well as explain what is involved in journeying through the entire 32 week Spiritual Exercises. Upcoming Come and See opportunities: Thursday, July 14, a.m., Emmaus House, 1521 Center St., Des Moines Tuesday, Aug. 2, 6:30-7:30 pm, Our Lady's Immaculate Heart Parish, 510 E. First St., Ankeny Check our calendar for other times and places not listed here.