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St. Ambrose Newsletter

We send out an electronic newsletter about once a month. If you are a parishioner not on our email list and would like to be, please contact the office.

2024 Annual Diocesan Appeal

Find out what the ADA is and how you can help.

Holy Week

Palm Sunday
8:30am Mass with Bishop Joensen (will begin with a procession through the courtyard)
11am Mass

Monday
Daily Mass, 12:10pm
Holy Hour, 5pm

Tuesday
Reconciliation, 11am-12pm
Daily Mass, 12:10pm

Wednesday
Reconciliation, 11am-12pm
Daily Mass, 12:10pm

Holy Thursday
Reconciliation, 11am-12pm
(no 12:10 Mass)
Mass of the Lord’s Supper with Bishop Joensen, 6:00pm

Good Friday
(no adoration)
12:10pm Service with Bishop Joensen
6:00pm Service

Holy Saturday
(no 8am Mass or 4pm Mass)
Easter Vigil, 8pm with Bishop Joensen

Easter Sunday
8:30am Mass
11am Mass with Bishop Joensen
12:30pm Mass

 

Holy Week Resources
Click below for resources for your family from the Diocese.

Catholic Youth Camp Registrations Now Open

CYC registrations are now open to all youth in 3rd grade through 12th grade. It is a great opportunity for youth to discover adventure, friendships, and God’s profound love through our beautiful Catholic faith. Registration forms are available at the main entrance of the church or can be downloaded below. Please contact Destiny Welsh-Teixeira (dwelsh8@gmail.com) or Catherine Swoboda (cswoboda16@gmail.com) with any questions or to register.

Find out more about CYC HERE.

shelves at SVDP food pantry

Canned and boxed foods of many kinds are given to SVDP to share.

Refrigerators at SVDP food pantry

Lots of fresh, nutritious food also available through SVDP.

First Weekend of the Month

Help Those in Need by Donating Items to SVDP

On the first weekends of each month, baskets near the altar will be ready to receive your foods that don’t need refrigeration, or items to clean homes and bodies – or cash gifts to help SVDP buy what’s most needed today for the pantries. See details

“The poor have much to teach you. You have much to learn from them.” St. Vincent de Paul

Upcoming weekends:

  • April 6-7
  • May 4-5
  • June 1-2

Do you need food or items for your home?

Nutritious food – including eggs, vegetables, fruit and milk – are available to you FREE at the SVDP food pantries. You choose the items your family likes and needs most.

  • You can call SVDP to set up a food pantry appointment: 515-282-8327
    OR
  • Our St. Ambrose SVDP volunteers can go with you and help you make your appointment. Call Anita at 515-249-4490 to begin.

Click HERE to learn more about the St. Ambrose chapter of St. Vincent de Paul

Last weekend of the month

Can and Bottle Recycling

Bring your empty bottles and cans to the St. Ambrose parking lot before or after the weekend Masses and we will recycle them. The deposit proceeds from these recycling efforts will go towards our youth programming.

Upcoming weekends:

  • April 6-7 (different weekend due to Easter being March 31)
  • April 27-28
  • May 25-26
  • June 29-30
Second Saturday of the Month

Healing Service

St. Ambrose Cathedral hosts a Healing Service once a month with Prairie Fire Ministries. All are welcome. They take place on the second Saturday at 5:30pm. Join us for 4:00pm Mass too if you are able!

Upcoming Dates:

  • April 13
  • May 11
  • June 8

Sponsor Couples Needed

Would you and your spouse like to assist engaged couples in marriage preparation at St. Ambrose Cathedral? We are looking for sponsor couples who can facilitate the FOCCUS inventory that engaged couples participate in as part of their sacramental preparation requirements.

Contact the Parish Office for more information: 515-288-7411.

Keep Your Info Up to Date

We are working on updating our parish records. If you have moved or changed your email or phone number, please contact the parish office with your new information. Or if you would like to be added to our email list, please contact the office.

Parish Office: 515-288-7411 or secretary@saintambrosecathedral.org

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St. Ambrose Cathedral

607 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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