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Chrism Mass

  • St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral 815 High Street Des Moines, IA, 50309 United States (map)

The annual Chrism Mass is a service during Holy Week for the consecration of chrism which will be used at baptisms throughout the year, the consecration of the oil for unction, and for the reaffirmation and renewal of vows of ministry. All of us will have the opportunity to renew our baptismal promises, and ordained clergy will renew the vows appropriate to their order. The service will be both in-person and live-streamed, and all are encouraged to attend. All are invited to stay afterward for a hosted conversation with light refreshments.

PARKING OPTIONS AT ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL

Attendees on April 11 may use St. Paul’s parking lot, neighboring parking lots as detailed below, or on-street parking. We encourage you to arrive early and park in neighboring lots if you are able to walk, leaving nearer parking available for those who need easier access.

  1. St. Paul’s parking lot on the north side of the building has 33 spots accessible from Pleasant Street or via the alleyway off High Street.

  2. Attendees on April 11 may also use the First United Methodist Church parking lot that is two blocks northwest, accessible from 10th Street.

  3. On-street parking around St. Paul’s is metered until 9:00 pm at a rate of $1.25 per hour.

St. Paul’s is grateful to their neighbors for their generosity in making their parking lots available for our use for the events on April 11.

Questions: 515-277-6165 or email the diocesan office

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