1. Catholic communication campaign: May 18th, we are taking up the collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). Your support helps the CCC connect people to Christ, here and around the world, through the internet, television, radio, and print media. Half of the funds we collect remains in our diocese to support local efforts. Be a part of this campaign to spread the gospel message and support the collection today! To learn more, visit www.usccb.org/ccc.
2. Memorial Day at Glendale Cemetery: the annual Memorial Day Mass on Monday, May 26 at Glendale Cemetery, 4909 University Ave., in Des Moines at 10 a.m. Flowers will be provided for all the graves of priests from the Diocese of Des Moines. Everyone is welcome. In case of rain, Mass will be celebrated at 10:15 a.m. at St. Theresa Church, 1230 Merle Hay Road in Des Moines. The 4th Degree Honor Guard of the Knights of Columbus will be present. Memorial Day is a federal holiday when we remember the men and women who died in military service to the United States.
1. The Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth (TNTT): is hosting a summer camp from June 20-22 for youth group members (ages 7 and up). There will be many activities including water games, bible skits, scavenger hunts, and much more! Registration and consent forms will be available at the back of the church. Please register today!
Congratulations
Our parish has 11 children receiving First Communion. Congratulations to them and their family! May Jesus be with them always so that they may ‘advance in wisdom and age and favor before God and man (Lk 2:52)’.
Aaron Cam, Emily Vu, Emma Dinh, Eric Vu, Jasmine Dinh,
Lauren Cam, Mini Kieu, Olivia Le, Rosalia Lai, Thu Nguyen,
Trang Nguyen.