Our life as disciples doesn't exist only within the walls of our church.  We receive information from many community organizations that provide opportunities to Pray, Learn, Share and Witness 

Due to the coronavirus, the St. Jude Church Sweet Corn Festival will be celebrated differently this year. This year, it will be a community drive on August 8th from 7:30 AM to 7 PM, which will allow everyone to give back to support the Cedar Rapids Metro Area, which still following health concerns. 

Find out more and see the schedule of events here.
For the most up to date information visit their website at www.judesweetcornfest.com

Every Child Deserves a Bed - Thrivent Community-Mississippi Valley is partnering with the Cedar Rapids/Marion chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace to help provide 30 beds for local children. They are holding a TWIN-BED LINEN COLLECTION event. This is a great opportunity to safely serve our local community during a challenging time! You are invited to donate NEW bedding sets to accompany each bed for a local child.

Donations of mattress pads, sheets, comforters and/or pillows can be dropped off no later than Friday July 31st at the Thrivent office (3349 Southgate Ct. SW, Ste. 101, Cedar Rapids), Monday through Fridays between 9 AM and 4 PM. If you have any questions, please call 319-366-2991.

Hiawatha Care Center is now accepting applications for Dining Assistants!
$5.00/hour WEEKEND BONUS!!!!!
As a Dining Assistant, you are in charge of helping the residents eat their meals and other small tasks in the dining room.
There are three shifts for the Dining Assistant
Breakfast
Lunch
Supper
Each shift is approximately 2 hours.
If you love helping people, this is a great job for you!
Apply today by emailing akennedy@hiawathacarecenter.com, visit our website at www.hiawathacarecenter.com, or stop in to fill out an application!
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $9.00 /hour

Part-time School Cafeteria Help
Regis Middle School is looking for a part-time help in our school cafeteria, two to three days a week, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lunch is included. Those interested can contact Nann Canfield at ncanfield@regisroyal.org or 319-363-1968.

Position Opening: Coordinator for Liturgical Music
Mount Mercy University, Cedar Rapids
 
The Office of Mission and Ministry at Mount Mercy University is looking for a part-time, 10 month, 12 hours a week, Coordinator for Liturgical Music. The position includes planning and providing music for liturgies and worship services, recruiting and developing student leaders for liturgical music, worship planning and music ministry, and assisting the Chaplain and Campus Minister in the overall planning for liturgical celebrations and worship on campus. The review process will begin July 1, 2020. The position is open until filled. For a complete description and application instructions, please visit https://www.mtmercy.edu/careers/coordinator-for-liturgical-music.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #1768 is cancelling our monthly meetings on the 2^nd Tuesday of each month at St. WenceslausChurch until further notice.  Other Catholic Daughters planned events will be rescheduled to a later date.  The Catholic Daughters join with you in prayer, sacrifice, and works of love for our community, our United States, and the world as we fight the corona virus.  God is with us!