Des Moines St. Mary of Nazareth Parish issued the following announcement.
The mission of the Growing our Faith (GOF) group is to provide ways to light the fire of the Holy Spirit within the St. Mary’s community through education, evangelization, prayers and service.
Are you interested in opportunities to grow your faith and provide opportunities for our parish to do the same? We are always welcoming new ideas and participants, so please join us in the Mansion Meeting Room on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM.
Monthly meetings focus on (1) faith forming reflections and opportunities for members and (2) discussion on GOF initiatives for the parish.
Ongoing faith-filled initiatves sponsored by Growing Our Faith:
- First Friday Adoration
- Mary’s Meals
- Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP)
- Lighthouse Communications CD’s & books
- Monthly "Growing In Faith" Bulletin Insert -- also available as a download on the website or find printed copies in the stand at the church entrance.
- A few other programs from prior years:
- 33 Days to Morning Glory home retreat
- God’s NOT Dead and Mary of Nazareth Movie Nights
- How to Read the Bible
- Bible Timeline
- Rediscovering Catholicism book study
- Bible & the Virgin Mary video series
- "Mysteries of the Rosary" Threshold Bible Study
- bulletin reflections
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