Storm Lake  St. Mary's 

- Parents who serve as lead Catechists in classrooms by making a weekly commitment to the program will receive a discount for their child(ren)’s tuition. Catechists are expected to be active Catholics who attend weekly Mass and live in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church. Please contact Kathleen Eckerman if you would like more information on volunteering. - School of Faith classes will begin September 16. Payment in full is required before children may attend - A copy of each registered child’s birth certificate and baptismal certificate should be given to the Director of Faith Formation before the first night of classes on September 16, 2020 Deadline for Registration - September 11, 2020

Are you interested in knowing more about the Catholic Church’s faith or teachings? Beginning September 1, these classes will be on Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30PM in St. Mary’s Parish Center. Face masks will be worn and social distancing practices will be observed. Classes in Spanish are also available. If you have questions or wish to register, please call the office at 732-3110

The Book of Ecclesiastes tells us, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” It is once again time for us to seriously engage the pastoral planning process in the Diocese of Sioux City and our parish grouping. As your pastor, and as the former Director of Pastoral Planning for the diocese, I understand that this is inevitable and difficult for all of us. The process of change and adjusting to new realities will be painful. Change is never easy, yet it is a necessary part of life. (READ MORE)

We are going to begin a gradual resumption of public Masses on the weekend of July 18-19 and slowly return to “normal” in the following weeks. Remember, the protocols for public liturgies will be in place from the Diocese of Sioux City.