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.
Easter Season Resources
The Diocese of Des Moines website has wonderful resources for you and your family to live out and celebrate the Easter season (now until Pentecost on May 19).
May 5
Mental Health Awareness Mass
The Diocese will be celebrating Mass on Sunday, May 5 at 11am here at the Cathedral in awareness of Mental Health month. There will be a retreat following Mass, from Noon-4pm at the Pastoral Center (across the street) for anyone who would like to explore mental health from a Catholic perspective. Lunch will be provided. Click below to find out more or to register.
April and May
Youth Volunteer Opportunities
Anyone is welcome to join us for these volunteer opportunities that benefit the St. Ambrose Cathedral Youth Group!
Principal Park Cleaning after Baseball Games
Saturday April 19, 9:30pm
Friday May 3, 9:30pm
Saturday May 4, 8:30pm
Friday May 10, 9:30pm
Saturday May 11, 8:30pm
Drake Relays Concession Stand, April 25, 26 and 27
This April we will work the Drake Relays Concession stand to fundraise for St. Ambrose Youth Ministry activities. We have many shifts in which we need help.
Sign up HERE!
Please contact Catherine if you have any questions or would like to help: cswoboda16@gmail.com
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.
Canned and boxed foods of many kinds are given to SVDP to share.
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:
- May 4-5
- June 1-2
- July 6-7
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 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:
- May 11
- June 8
- July 13
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
Register for a My Own Church account to keep your information up to date without having to contact the office! See the My Own Church page to find out more.
