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As the St. Francis of Assisi family, we witness our love of God through liturgy, social outreach & faith formation. Join us in celebrating the love of Jesus.

West Des Moines, IA
Joined June 2018
Join us next week, April 6, for the Easter Egg Hunt! This event is open to all children aged 10 and under. Festivities start at 9:30 am with games and fun activities, followed by the egg hunt at 10 am. Remember to bring your cameras for a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny!
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Come to the SFA Easter Egg Hunt on April 6 in the SFA Gym. 9:30 am: Games 10 am: Egg Hunt! Children 10 and under. Please bring your own egg collection basket. DMARC will be collecting canned goods or money. Easter Bunny will be present!
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Come and celebrate the most Holy Week in our Church Calendar. Holy Thursday Mass will be on March 28 at 7 p.m. Good Friday Mass will be on March 29 at 7 p.m. The Easter Vigil will be on March 30 at 8 p.m. All Masses will be live streamed.
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On April 6, the Easter Bunny will be at the SFA Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 6! Don't forget your cameras. More information to come.
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Katie Patrizio takes us on a visually rich presentation tracing the final hours of Jesus’ life in and around Jerusalem from the Last Supper to Our Lord’s death on the cross. Join us Thursday, March 21 at 7 pm here at St. Francis of Assisi in the Serra Room.
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We are now serving SHRIMP! We are serving 5:30-7:15 pm. on Fridays. $15 for ages 12 and up, $5 for ages 6-11, and a free will offering for those 5 and under. Fried Pollock, Baked Salmon, Cheese Pizza and delicious sides. Boy Scouts are selling desserts.
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Thank you so much for your generous response to the 1% Challenge! 821 people pledged Over 150 people pledged to pray extra 11,247 hours of prayer 468 collective days of prayer We handed out a whopping 1,328 copies of Little By Little, the book on prayer published just for YOU
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Join us in our Parish Hall for our Friday Lenten Fish Fry Feb. 16-March 22 from 5:30-7:15 pm. $15 for ages 12 and up, $5 for ages 6-11, and a free will offering for those 5 and under. Fried Pollock, Baked Salmon, Cheese Pizza and delicious sides. Boy Scouts are selling desserts.
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Turn away from sin and be faithful to the gospel. Ash Wednesday Mass times are February 14 at 7 a.m., Noon, 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. We will live stream the 6:30 p.m. Mass
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Have you registered yet to discuss Season 3 of The CHOSEN? Register here: bit.ly/3rFiA7u and see what everyone has been talking about.
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We invite you to come to Ash Wednesday Mass and remember to turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel! Mass times are February 14 at 7 a.m., Noon, 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Our 6:30 p.m. Mass will be live streamed.
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Join us as we watch episodes from season three and discuss what it means to be Chosen starting February 2. Register here: bit.ly/3rFiA7u and comment what your favorite part of season 2 was.
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Dive into meaningful connections! Join our vibrant small groups where friendships flourish, and faith deepens. Everyone is welcome, and there's a place just for you! 🤝✨ #CommunityConnection #SmallGroups #AllAreWelcome"
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We have a big announcement we want to share: St. Francis of Assisi has a new sound system in our church! We invite you to come hear for yourself and share your feedback with us!
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The Parish Office will be closed January 12 due to the coming snowfall. We will celebrate Mass in the morning while all other parish activities are cancelled.
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There is nothing ordinary with ordinary time! You can listen to Father's discussion about it with the students at St. Francis of Assisi here: loom.ly/WOyMDLI
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Who can't wait to dive into the Eucharist with Fr. Matthew Kauth in The Sacraments Study: Discovering the Treasures of Divine Life. Register here: bit.ly/3rFiA7u
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The CHOSEN is the first-ever multi-season TV show about the life of Jesus. Join us as we watch episodes from season three and discuss what it means to be Chosen starting February 6. Register here: bit.ly/3rFiA7u
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If you are new to our Parish, we welcome you and invite you to come to the newcomer inquiry class Sunday, January 7 after the 9:30 a.m. Mass in the Serra Room.
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Join us Thursdays starting January 11 in this winter's session of The Rescue Project. Register here: bit.ly/3Z572H3
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