“It is not enough to say we are Christians. We must live the faith, not only with our words, but with our actions.”
— Pope Francis
Schedule Fraternal Year 2025–2026
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Coffee and Donuts, Sunday, March 15, after 8:30am and 10:30am Masses in Parish Hall. |
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Stations of the Cross followed by Soup Supper, Friday, March 13, 5:30pm, Church then Parish Hall. |
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Council Meeting, Thursday, March 12, 7pm, Parish Office. |
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Partners in the Gospel Listening Session Meeting, Thursday, March 5, 7pm, Parish Office. |
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Blood Drive, Thursday, February 26, 12-6pm, Parish Hall. |
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Thomas Huard Memorial Service, Tuesday, February 24, Rosary at 10:30am, Mass 11am-12:15pm, St. Phlomena Church. | Obituary. |
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Council–Officers Planning Meeting, Thursday, February 19, 7pm, Parish Office. |
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Breakfast, Sunday, January 18, after 8:30am and 10:30am Masses in Parish Hall. Prices on our square site are here, sign up to volunteer here, and the Breakfast Flyer is here. |
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Officers Planning Meeting, Thursday, January 15, 7pm, Parish Office. |
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Council Meeting, Thursday, January 8, 7pm, Parish Office. |
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Social Hour, Thursday, December 11, 7pm, Parish Office. |
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Council Meeting, Thursday, November 20, 7pm, Parish Office. |
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Breakfast, Sunday, November 16, after 8:30am and 10:30am Masses in Parish Hall. |
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Officers Planning Meeting, Thursday, October 23, 7pm, Parish Office. |
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Breakfast, Sunday, October 19, after 8:30am and 10:30am Masses in Parish Hall. |
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Council Meeting, Thursday, October 9, 7pm, Parish Office. |
Rosary, Parish Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, and Bingo Friday, September 26, 6-8pm, Church and Parish Hall.
Volunteer Dinner Logistics Meeting, Tuesday, September 23, 4:30pm, Parish Office.
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Coffee and Donuts, Sunday, September 21, after 8:30am and 10:30am Masses in Parish Hall. |
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Officers Planning Meeting, Thursday, September 18, 7pm, Parish Office. |
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Council Meeting, Thursday, September 11, 7pm, Parish Office. |
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Officers Planning Meeting, Thursday, August 28, 7pm, Parish Office. |
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Coffee and Donuts, Sunday, August 17, after 8:30am and 10:30am Masses in Parish Hall. |
Every Saturday Fraternal Benefit Night by the Pacific Agency, “Long Term Care,” Saturday, August 16, 7pm at this online link.
Every Friday Fraternal Benefit Night by the Pacific Agency, “Your KofC Benefits,” Friday, August 15, 7pm at this online link.
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Council Meeting, Thursday, August 14, 7pm, Parish Office. |
Every Thursday Fraternal Benefit Night by the Pacific Agency, “Investments Rooted in Faith,” Thursday, August 14, 7pm at this online link.
Every Wednesday Fraternal Benefit Night by the Pacific Agency, “Insurance for Grandkids,” Wednesday, August 13, 7pm at this online link.
Every Tuesday Fraternal Benefit Night by the Pacific Agency, “Career Opportunity,” Tuesday, August 12, 7pm at this online link.
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Blood Drive, Monday, August 11, 9:30am-3:30pm, Parish Hall. |
Every Monday Fraternal Benefit Night by the Pacific Agency, “Long Term Care,” Monday, August 11, 7pm at this online link.
Every Sunday Fraternal Benefit Night by the Pacific Agency, “Career Opportunity,” Sunday, August 10, 7pm at this online link.
Every Saturday Fraternal Benefit Night by the Pacific Agency, “Long Term Care,” Saturday, August 9, 7pm at this online link.
Every Friday Fraternal Benefit Night by the Pacific Agency, “Your KofC Benefits,” Friday, August 8, 7pm at this online link.
Every Thursday Fraternal Benefit Night by the Pacific Agency, “Investments Rooted in Faith,” Thursday, August 7, 7pm at this online link.
Every Wednesday Fraternal Benefit Night by the Pacific Agency, “Insurance for Grandkids,” Wednesday, August 6, 7pm at this online link.
Every Tuesday Fraternal Benefit Night by the Pacific Agency, “Career Opportunity,” Tuesday, August 5, 7pm at this online link.
Every Monday Fraternal Benefit Night by the Pacific Agency, “Long Term Care,” Monday, August 4, 7pm at this online link.
Every Sunday Fraternal Benefit Night by the Pacific Agency, “Career Opportunity,” Sunday, August 3, 7pm at this online link.
Every Saturday Fraternal Benefit Night by the Pacific Agency, “Long Term Care,” Saturday, August 2, 7pm at this online link.
Every Friday Fraternal Benefit Night by the Pacific Agency, “Your KofC Benefits,” Friday, August 1, 7pm at this online link.
Adult Faith Formation, “Beloved - The Sacrament of Marriage,” Part 3 of 6, Thursday, July 31, 6:30pm-8pm.
Every Thursday Fraternal Benefit Night by the Pacific Agency, “Investments Rooted in Faith,” Thursday, July 31, 7pm at this online link.
Every Wednesday Fraternal Benefit Night by the Pacific Agency, “Insurance for Grandkids,” Wednesday, July 30, 7pm at this online link.
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Council Meeting, Thursday, July 24, 7pm, Parish Office. |
Weekly Fraternal Benefit Night by the Pacific Agency, “Long Term Care,” Wednesday, July 23, 7pm at this online link.
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Coffee and Donuts, Sunday, July 20, after 8:30am and 10:30am Masses in Parish Hall. |
Parish Campus Work Party, July 19, 9am-12pm | More information at this online link.
Adult Faith Formation, “Beloved - The Sacrament of Marriage,” Part 1 of 6, Thursday, July 17, 6:30pm-8pm.
Weekly Fraternal Benefit Night by the Pacific Agency, “Long Term Care,” Wednesday, July 16, 7pm at this online link.
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Semiannual Audit Meeting, Friday, July 11, 4pm, Parish Office, Lower Conference Room. |
“Under Mary's Mantle of Hope,” Rediscover the theological depth of the Rosary in this FREE Marian talk, Thursday, July 10, 6-9pm.
Weekly Fraternal Benefit Night by the Pacific Agency, “Long Term Care,” Wednesday, July 9, 7pm at this online link.
Adult Faith Formation, “Making a Religious Pilgrimage,” Thursday, July 3, 6:30pm-8pm.
Weekly Fraternal Benefit Night by the Pacific Agency, “Long Term Care,” Wednesday, July 2, 7pm at this online link.
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Parish Name: St. Philomena
Parish City: Des Moines
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Meetings
Council Meetings are on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 7-8pm in the Parish Office.
Officers Planning Meetings are on the 4th Thursday of the month from 7-8pm in the Parish Office unless it conflicts with the Parish schedule.
Notices of meetings are sent via email 1-week,
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