Katie Patrizio, Dee Howard, and Jerry Murphy of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in West Des Moines join Deacon Mark Campbell on Triple Match Thursday of the Iowa Catholic Radio Fall Fundraiser. They share how the parish's Rebuild My Church campaign is adding a 24/7 Eucharistic adoration chapel, and how Catholic radio shaped each of their faith journeys. Hear why listeners across Iowa are answering the call of "The Harvest is Abundant" by becoming monthly supporters of Catholic radio.
Every gift on Thursday, Oct. 1 is TRIPLE-MATCHED by the Challenger Club, so a $25/month gift becomes $100/month. Text GIVE to 515-223-1150 or give online: https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/giving-options
It's Day 3 of the 2026 Fall Fundraiser, "The Harvest is Abundant," and the on-air drive just passed $100,000 for the week. Deacon Mark Campbell welcomes three guests from St. Francis of Assisi Parish in West Des Moines: Katie Patrizio, Director of Faith Formation and host of Sunday Dive; longtime parishioner Dee Howard; and founding parishioner Jerry Murphy, treasurer of the Serra Club.
IN THIS EPISODE
– Bishop William Johnson opens with Matthew 9:35-38: "The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few."
– Jerry Murphy recalls the parish's early days in 1992, when Mass was celebrated in the Dowling auditorium in theater seats. He explains why a new chapel for 24/7 Eucharistic adoration is the part of the Rebuild My Church campaign he's most excited about.
– Dee Howard describes how a campaign with "something for everyone" invites every parishioner to give. She also explains why a new parish kitchen matters for fish fries and community meals.
– Katie Patrizio explains why St. Francis was "tilled soil" ready for growth, and she talks about OCIA growing across the metro and the country.
– Jerry's men's faith-sharing group preps its Saturday Scripture discussion with Sunday Dive.
– Dee shares how Iowa Catholic Radio accompanied her nephew, a truck driver, as he returned to the faith.
– Katie shares how Catholic Answers on her dad's car radio kept her in the faith as a middle schooler.
– "What if there were no Catholic radio?" Each guest reflects as ICR enters its 22nd year.
– Listener testimonials, including a St. Francis parishioner who entered the Church three years ago with her husband, sponsored by their son.
– A special thank-you to Loretta from Sheridan, who gave during the hour.
WAYS TO GIVE
– Text GIVE to 515-223-1150
– Call 515-223-1150
– Online: https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/giving-options
– Every gift on Thursday, Oct. 1 is triple-matched, and $25/month is less than a dollar a day.
– Business owners can become a business sponsor at IowaCatholicRadio.com: https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/
MORE
– Learn about St. Francis of Assisi's Rebuild My Church campaign: https://www.saintfrancischurch.org/parish/capital-campaign
– Hear Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio live Wednesdays 8-9 a.m., and find our conversation with Archbishop Thomas Zinkula on demand at IowaCatholicRadio.com: https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/
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