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March 4Monday, March 04 5:00 PM
Eucharistic Gifts
Every year our 2nd Graders, as part of their preparation to receive First Communion, sign up to bring up the gifts at Mass. As we come closer to their time of receiving the sacrament though, we still have plenty of opportunities for others to also have this privilege. It is especially meaningful if you have an upcoming anniversary or birthday to celebrate, but you are always free to stop by the Sacristy on your way in to Mass and see if you are needed. Sign up here -
April 7Sunday, April 07 12:00 AM
Register now for VBS 2024!
This year we’ll be “Diving into Friendship with God” by taking kids deep into an amazing undersea adventure where they’ll experience the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God. At Scuba VBS, kids will be immersed in the Word and discover what living water is really all about!The fun runs June 10–14. Times are 8:50 am–12:00 pm. Scan the QR code or visit the OLIH website to register. We are also offering a Special Needs Ministry Room in addition to regularly integrated VBS participation. If interested in registering an individual with special needs contact Mary Sankey 515/784-0133. Registration is OPEN NOW until May 31!Please scan the QR code or click on the link. 2024 VBS Registration -
May 1Wednesday, May 01 9:00 AM
33 Days to Eucharistic Glory: A Spiritual Pilgrimage
33 Days to EUCHARISTIC GLORY: A Spiritual PilgrimageWhen: Wednesday mornings or evenings in May. 9-10:30am OR 6:30-8pm Where: OLIH Green RoomFacilitators: Fr Jason (AM), Debbie Landuyt (PM), and Patty MayerRegistration: Click hereCost: $20.00 is for the cost of book, if you already have the book no fee. “Life is a pilgrimage. It is a sacred journey toward our eternal home with God. Learn what it means to be a pilgrim in a world that is constantly trying to reduce you to a tourist and consumer. Journey with Mother Teresa, John Paul II, Therese of Lisieux, Maximilian Kolbe, Thomas Aquinas, Sister Faustina, the children of Fatima. and Mary the Mother of God to experience Jesus in the Eucharist like never before. Prepare yourself for an explosion of grace in your life. Grace is the assistance God gives us to what is good, true, noble, and right. And there is no better way to receive God’s grace than through the Eucharist. Over the next thirty-three days you will learn how these great saints and others lived in Eucharistic Glory.” (from the back of the book)Join in this Spiritual Pilgrimage at OLIH! You will have daily short readings to pray with, and then weekly gatherings for discussion and doing deeper. Consecration day will be on the feast of Corpus Christi, June 2. -
May 4Saturday, May 04 5:00 PM
Food Pantry Weekend
Please bring an item for the Food Pantry so they can restock their shelves the most efficiently with what they need. There is a donation box in the Gathering Space for checks or cash. Or you can donate through OLIH’s ‘Virtual Food Drive’ where, for $6, you can provide a food package for 3 days. A little bit of money goes a long way in the Food Pantry’s hands!Check out this flyer for more information on the DMARC program—different ways you can help. -
May 7Tuesday, May 07 10:00 AM
Lean on Me Grief Support
Lean on Me is a Grief Support Group of the Catholic Community of AnkenyPeople of all faiths are welcome. Please join us!TUESDAYS 7:00 - 8:30 PM FOR 8 WEEKSMAY 7 – JULY 23, 2024in the OLIH Conference RoomContact Julie Shannon for more information or to register. -
May 7Tuesday, May 07 2:00 PM
Photo Sign up Time
Sign up ( User ID- ia263; Code-photos) and get your picture taken or call the office, 515/964-3038 for help in guaranteeing a slot. Find the best one for you— May 7-11, 2024 Tues-Fri—2:00 to 8:30 pm/ Sat—9:00 am to 3:00 pmMay 14-18, 2024 Tues: 10:00 am-4:00 pm; Wed-Fri—1:00 to 8:00 pm/ Sat—9:00 am to 3:00 pmFuture weeks include:May 28-31, 2024June 1, 2024June 25-29, 2024(Allow 1 hour; For groups of 6+, schedule 2 consecutive sessions) -
May 11Saturday, May 11 11:30 AM
Inviting. Learning. Serving. Order an OLIH Shirt
Be a visible sign of OLIH out in the community. Whether you’re out at a Chamber event or working as a volunteer, let us take care of your wardrobe! We have short sleeve and long sleeve t-shirts with our tagline on the back and logo on the front. Or, for a more business-like look, there’s a short sleeve polo with just the logo on the front. You can"> place your order online.">. Deadline to order is Jun 7— get a shirt in time for the Summerfest Parade! -
May 18Saturday, May 18 9:00 AM
OLIH Salutes our 2024 Graduates-Breakfast Sign up
Your OLIH family wants to celebrate this milestone with you. Here’s three ways we are rejoicing with you—Blessing of Graduates Mass—May 18 & 19, come to Mass and receive a blessing (look for your picture in the Gathering Space).Senior Breakfast—Sunday, May 19, the whole parish is invited to ‘Salute our Seniors’ and enjoy a pancake breakfast from Chris Cakes after Mass. Sign up here to join us anytime from 9:30-12 Noon. -
May 18Saturday, May 18 9:30 AM
Meal Packaging
Meals from the Heartland - Food PackagingSat, May 18 9:15-11:30am (sign up) Meals from the Heartland, 357 Lincoln St, WDMHunger is a very real struggle for many in the world. In one 2-hour shift a person can package about 540 meals—enough to feed 2 kids for over a year. Thanks to your generosity we have added a second time to package meals. .25 = 1 meal / $10.00 = 40 meals -
May 18Saturday, May 18 6:00 PM
Newcomers Welcome
OLIH is a big place. Let us break it down for you. Find out about your new home and tell us about yourself. We will share with you some of the wonderful things about Our Lady's - including ways to connect and get involved - whether you are ready to jump in today or need to wait until you're a little more settled in! Stick around at the end and go on a tour of the facility if you haven't yet! To register send rsvp to Amy by May 12. -
May 18Saturday, May 18 6:00 PM
Baby Bottle Campaign
The OLIH Respect Life Committee is holding a Baby Bottle Campaign for Inner Visions HealthCare, a local unplanned pregnancy and medical clinic. Their mission is to empower women in vulnerable and desperate situations to embrace their womanhood and motherhood and choose life. Stop by the gathering space after Mass, take a bottle and fill it with change, cash or checks and return it by May 26. Questions/ Contact Jackie Carey. To learn more about InnerVisions HealthCare, go to their website. -
May 23Thursday, May 23 3:00 PM
OLIH Blood Drive
Have a heart. Give blood! LifeServe Blood Center needs blood donors to step up! With all that's been going on it has really done a number on our regular appointments and in turn, the community blood supply. Ideally there would be a five day supply of every blood type on our shelves at all times. That's not generally the reality this time of the year. Donating blood only takes an hour! Will you spare that time to save local lives? Sign up for our upcoming blood drive! Schedule a time. -
May 28Tuesday, May 28 11:30 AM
Love Lunches: Feeding Ankeny Kids
Love Lunches is a summer lunch program for children and their families solely supported by church donations. It runs May 28 through Aug 22. Help is needed in providing goodies, preparing meals, transporting and serving them. Sign up for your slot onlineunch22">.OLIH is leading June 3-7, June 10-14, July 22-26 and Aug. 5-9. However, you are welcome to sign up for any dates that you are available. Lunches are prepared at Ankeny First United Methodist Church, 206 SW Walnut.As part of the West Side churches (OLIH, Holy Trinity Lutheran, Ankeny Christian, and Ankeny First United Methodist) we serve food at Sunset Park, 1320 SW 3rd St (if inclement weather, at Ankeny Presbyterian Church, 37 SE Trilein).Also needed: gold fish crackers, animal crackers, granola bars, fruit cups and applesauce cups. (Can be dropped at OLIH)Donations of gift cards for fresh items also needed: Costco, Sam’s Club, Fareway, Aldi’s, HyVee (can be dropped off at OLIH Office).Contact Natalie Francis, 515/494-6913 or Mary Woolever, 515/720-1656, for additional information on how you can help. Great opportunity to earn Silver Cord, Scout or Confirmation Service hours and meet other Christians and respond to a widespread need in our community. -
July 13Saturday, July 13 9:00 AM
Be Part of the Parade
ANKENY SUMMERFEST GRAND PARADE SATURDAY, July 13, 2024 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Map of Parade Route Want to represent OLIH in the annual parade? This is a way to see it from the 'other side'. Help carry our banner, ride on our float (if you want to decorate it, notify Renae Smith) and pass out candy and OLIH frisbees along the way. Let's show Ankeny that OLIH can make a 'Splash'! Sign up here to join Do you have an OLIH shirt to wear? Order yours by Jun 7. More details: Saturday July 13, 9:00-11:30am 6:00-8:00am - Staging at Ankeny High School (1155 SW Cherry St, Ankeny, IA 50023--Be dropped off here.) Exact time team will meet will be determined and communicated. 9:00am-11:00am - Walk in the parade Route ends at Northview Middle School (since the parade is not a loop, you are allowed to park a car there. Carpool over to be on float from beginning.) Walkers can take turns carrying our OLIH banner, walk behind the banner and/or walk along the curbs handing out frisbees!