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The journey of the contemplative doesn’t end at Christmas! Nor does our need to recognize, love, and protect all human life from conception to natural death. In many ways, this journey has just begun. Here are a variety of ways to get involved, continue your journey, and grow your community:
·The Epiphany Nativity Event— Weekend of January 7 & January 8, after all Masses. Come and tour parishioner’s nativity sets; purchase treats or buy a raffle ticket. Help us raise funds to provide a safe place for mothers and children through Ruth’s Harbor House and St Joseph Emergency Family Shelter.
· The OLIH Right to Life Committee will be hosting a showing of the movie ‘Roe v Wade’. Watch the bulletin for date & time.
· CEW (Christian Experience Weekend) is a 3-day retreat experience of Christian witness, prayer, and community. Further details in the bulletin and our parish website (www.olih.org)
Women’s weekend: February 4-6
Men’s weekend: February 25-27
Our Lady’s Saturdays—The Diocese of Des Moines and specifically our parish is under the special protection and care of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Throughout history Christians have honored Mary in many different ways, one of which is devoting Saturdays to Our Lady in a special way. The 1st Saturday of every month we celebrate with Mass at 8:30am, followed by 1 hour of adoration. On all other Saturdays we host the rosary and adoration beginning at 8:30am.