Bulletin Announcements
Please print these suggested bulletin announcements from the
Diocese of Des Moines
Jan. 28/29
Keeping up
Is your will keeping up with you? With your Christian commitments? Check out dmdiocese.org/giving-workshops.cfm for more information on how you can make sure your will blesses your family and your parish.
Do you want more income for your retirement years?
If you answered “yes,” there is a charitable gift that provides lifetime income to you. To learn more about Charitable Gift Annuities to support our parish (or insert parish name here), please contact Joan Bindel at (515) 237-5079. Donors must be 60 years of age or older. Annuity rates range from 4.4 percent to 9 percent.
Is working on a relationship one of your new years resolutions?
Catholic Charities Center for Life Counseling offers professional individual, couple and family counseling services in downtown Des Moines, Ankeny, Waukee, Perry and Council Bluffs. Licensed therapists work with people of all faiths regarding a number of issues including relationships, depression, anxiety, stress, child behavior problems, marital conflict, sexual abuse, separation and divorce issues, criminal behavior, addictions, physical handicaps, health problems and spiritual crisis. Most insurance is accepted and those without insurance are assisted through a sliding scale fee structure that is based on income and family size. Evening appointments are available. To schedule an appointment contact the Des Moines office at 515-237-5045 or the Council Bluffs office at 712-328-3086.
Catholic Schools Week
This week is Catholic Schools Week. Catholic schools in the Diocese of Des Moines offer a Christ-centered, safe, nurturing environment “Where Christ is the Principle.” Students learn about our Catholic faith, live out their faith by serving others in need, and receive top academic training. Iowa Assessments and ACT scores are consistently higher than the state and national averages. Be sure to attend the open houses and events that will be held during the week. For a listing of all the open houses or more information about the schools, visit www.dmdiocese.org/catholic-schools.cfm.
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Let each of you lead the life that the Lord has assigned, to which God has called you.” If you are considering a vocation to the consecrated life or priesthood, call the Office of Vocations at (515) 237-5014, or by email at: lsteinkoenig@dmdiocese.org.
Feb. 4/5
Who is in your will?
Is God’s will in your will? The state of Iowa’s all-purpose will may not fit your needs or show your interest in your parish. Check out dmdiocese.org/giving-workshops.cfm for more information.
Do you want more income for your retirement years?
If you answered “yes,” there is a charitable gift that provides lifetime income to you. To learn more about Charitable Gift Annuities to support our parish (or insert parish name here), please contact Joan Bindel at (515) 237-5079. Donors must be 60 years of age or older. Annuity rates range from 4.4 percent to 9 percent.
Is working on a relationship one of your new years resolutions?
Catholic Charities Center for Life Counseling offers professional individual, couple and family counseling services in downtown Des Moines, Ankeny, Waukee, Perry and Council Bluffs. Licensed therapists work with people of all faiths regarding a number of issues including relationships, depression, anxiety, stress, child behavior problems, marital conflict, sexual abuse, separation and divorce issues, criminal behavior, addictions, physical handicaps, health problems and spiritual crisis. Most insurance is accepted and those without insurance are assisted through a sliding scale fee structure that is based on income and family size. Evening appointments are available. To schedule an appointment contact the Des Moines office at 515-237-5045 or the Council Bluffs office at 712-328-3086.
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time -- World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life
“Everyone is searching for You.” If your search for the Lord is leading you to a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life, call the Office of Vocations at (515) 237-5014, or by email at: lsteinkoenig@dmdiocese.org.
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