Parish Life
Parish Life
The heart of a parish is the Eucharist, but the parish family is the body that makes it a unique and vibrant community with an exciting parish life. Our parish offers a variety of ways to be part of that communal family in addition to the celebration of the
sacraments.
Faith formation is a vital element of the Catholic life as we grow in knowledge and understanding of our faith in Jesus Christ and the Church he gave us. A deeper understanding can lead to a more intimate relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and through the Trinity to the Church and our family, friends, neighbors, parish, and community. Such faith formation is not just for children, but for all of us as we grow as Catholics.
Another way to participate in our parish life are the various parish ministries including:
- Parish Administration such as parish council, finance council, money counters, Seton school board and other committees;
- Liturgical Ministries, such as Eucharistic ministers, cantor, lector, altar server, ushers and prayer leaders;
- Social and Service Ministries such as Ministry of Care, Family Service League and national Catholic organizations;
- Faith Formation and Evangelization such as study groups, religious ed volunteers, youth group, and marriage group leaders.
With many ways to be part of parish life, you'll want to stay informed by regularly reading the weekly bulletin and checking the parish calendar for a list of events and mass schedules.
Our parish has a rich history in Ottumwa, being founded by people who trusted in the Lord. Who we are today is based on that heritage as well as past and present leadership. Find out more about our spiritual forefathers as you read the history of our parish.