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July is the Month of The Most Precious Blood. 

July is dedicated to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus. Celebrate by praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet. 
Most Precious Blood Activity
Learn more about the Devotion

31 Days with St. Ignatius

The feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola is July 31st. Check out the 31 Days with St. Ignatius, a month-long celebration of Ignatian spirituality with a selection of articles, blog posts and videos for each day of July.
31 Days with St. Ignatius
St Ignatius of Loyola
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Learn more about Pope Leo XIV


Ordinary Time 

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Summertime also means Ordinary Time for the Liturgical Year. But this season is anything but ordinary!
6 ways to make Ordinary Time special
Sometimes we need to find some simple activities to do with our kids. Here is a list of 101 things to do with your kids this summer. 
101 Things to do with your kids this summer

The Saints and Heroes - FORMED

Take a little  break this summer and watch something faithful with the kids. Check out the Saints and Heroes Series on FORMED. 
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Family Fun Fest at SSJP!

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​All are invited to this community event that wraps up the week of Vacation Bible School and celebrates the Summer Solstice! Mass will take place in the church at 5 pm, followed by a picnic dinner for a free-will offering, root beer floats, lawn games, and children's activities. Spend some time with old friends and make some new ones!
Family Fun Fest

Jubilee Year Activities 

A Jubilee is a special year that occurs every 25 years. It is a year of special grace and reflection, a time to embark on spiritual journeys, a time of seeking renewal and a deeper connection with your faith, The Jubilee Year of 2025, with the theme, "Pilgrims of Hope," was proclaimed by Pope Francis and runs from Christmas Eve 2024 through January 2026.

Join the Diocese as we celebrate the Jubilee of Hope. You can find all the information on the pilgrimage churches, as well as other activities and many resources on the Diocesan website. Celebrate the Jubilee year with all!
Jubilee of Hope 2025 - Diocese of Des Moines

Praise in the Park


​In honor of the Jubilee Year 2025 - Pilgrims of Hope, the Diocese will host Praise in the Park from 12-6 pm on July 19 at the Jamie Hurd Amphitheater, WDM. There will be food trucks, fun and games, Adoration, praise and worship, concluding with the celebration of Mass at 6 pm! Find more details here:​

Praise in the Park
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Find all information Jubilee from the USCCB and the Vatican websites, including "what is a Jubilee" and history, prayers and hymns of the Jubilee. And, if you are so inclined, Jubilee pilgrimages to Rome!
Jubilee 2025 - Pilgrims of Hope - USCCB
Jubilee 2025 - Vatican

Feast of Most Holy Body and Blood 

Officially the Thursday after Holy Trinity Sunday, the Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood or Corpus Christi, is often celebrated on the following Sunday. Here is a little more about the Feast Day and some ways to celebrate. 
Feast of Most Holy Body and Blood
All About the Feast of Corpus Christi
Moveable Feast Days Following Pentecost

Pentecost 

Pentecost is the celebration of the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus after his Ascension,​ and falls 50 days or seven weeks after Easter. Pentecost is the official end of the Easter Season. Find some fun and creative ways to celebrate Pentecost with  your family.  Be sure to wear red to Mass on Pentecost Sunday!
Nine things to do with your kids on Pentecost
How and why to celebrate Pentecost with your kids
Find out more about Pentecost by watching these videos. These will appeal to teens and adults, especially!
The Holy Spirit in Light of Pentecost - FORMED
Busted Halo - Pentecost in 2 Minutes
Bishop Barron on the Holy Spirit
Pentecost HD

June is the Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

​June is the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Join us in Eucharistic Adoration from 6 am-12 pm on Friday, June 6 and the First Friday of every month, to pray in reparation for all sins against his Sacred Heart, especially in the Holy Eucharist. Eucharistic Adoration is offered Monday evenings at 7 pm, Tuesday mornings at 6 am, and Wednesday through Friday at 6 am and 8 am. Come, pray, and rest in his presence!

Mass | Adoration
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Summer with the Saints

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​Make this a summer to grow in faith! There’s something rejuvenating about slowing down in the summer and finding space to reconnect with what matters most. Summer with the Saints on Formed is your invitation to do just that. Starting June 1, Formed will highlight a saint each week in celebration of his/her feast day and share their story, legacy and spiritual wisdom. Find details and sign up by tapping or clicking the button.
Summer with the Saints
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