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sister parish of Dulce Nombre de Maria in Honduras
At Saint Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center, we are:
GATHERED in the Holy Spirit, a diverse and vibrant community,
TRANSFORMED by Jesus Christ in the Catholic Tradition, and
SENT to be the presence of God in Ames, Iowa State University, and the world.
2210 Lincoln Way
Ames, Iowa 50014
515-292-3810
www.STAparish.net
WEEKEND MASSES
Saturday: 4:45PM Sunday: 8:30AM 10:30AM 7:00PM
WEEKDAY MASS
Monday - Friday: 12:00NOON
Thursday (TNL): 9:15PM
RECONCILIATION
Saturday: 3:30PM to 4:30PM & by appointment
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday - Thursday 6:00PM - 8:30PM
CHURCH & STUDENT CENTER
OPEN 8AM to MIDNIGHT… 7 days/week
New Student CookOut All New Students welcome!
Sunday, August 23rd, 5:30pm
Pork & a whole lot More!
Ash Ave Gathering Space parking lot
New Student Retreat Friday to Saturday, Aug. 24-25
meet Friday 5:30pm at STA—return Sat. 9pm
Sunstream Camp in Boone, IA
Register by Thursday, August 27th
bit.ly/1GKS241
Sign-Up
bit.ly/1dMO93h
Questions on any of this? [email protected] —OR— [email protected]
515-292-3810
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time August 23, 2015
Alternative Church Parking
FREE
The ISU East Parking Deck (northeast of the Memorial Union on Wallace Road) is a 5 minute walk (sidewalk and a pleasant
stroll along the creek to Lincoln Way) and parking is open to the public on weekends.
PAY
The ISU Memorial Union Parking Ramp (across Lincoln Way from STA). Automated pay stations. First hour: $2, 1-2 hours: $3.25. Explanation of pay procedures: www.mu.iastate.edu/
index.cfm?nodeID=21695&audienceID=1
things going on at 2210 Lincoln Way
that you should know about!
÷ Both the northwest and southwest brick panels on the upper
level of the parking structure, by Lynn Ave, are experiencing some “fatigue” with the concrete/veneer. HPC is aware of
the problem and is bringing in an engineer to determine what needs to be done to correct the problem. HPC is also working to stop the leaks, from rain, we are experiencing on the lower level.
÷ Requests for non-church parking continue to come in. We
have had over 125 inquiries this summer for Monday through Friday parking. Recently HPC asked for spaces, as they finish their project at the Farm House fraternity - how can you say no to the people who built the structure and are working on some corrections?
÷ From Kathy Sievers, iconographer (regarding the icon/
crucifix proposed to be hung over the altar): The same image
will appear on the front and back of the icon so that the
worshipping community remains one body. The crucifix
shows Jesus just prior to his death. By his open gaze, we encounter the mystery of his suffering and death and are
invited into relationship with him. I am proposing two
possible designs, each with its own flavor. The designs I
have presented include the cross strengthened by the addition
of gold around it. The size of the crucifix is between eight
and nine feet in height and about six feet wide, with a depth of 10-12”.
The STA crucifix committee will meet soon and more information about the crucifix and process will be forthcoming.
÷ We have a well used building—lot of activity and a lot of
people in, out and through the building. We have one full time maintenance person and a half-time custodian for this large building. They really do a wonderful job at keeping up with everything and maintaining a clean and ordered environment. Most of you will never see them, only see the results of all their hard work when you come to Mass. If you do see Steve or Lual, please thank them for their work—they deserve some kind words—and anything you can do to make their job easier is much appreciated.
÷ Five college students are sharing their time and gifts as
interns with our St. Cecilia/STA Youth Ministry program: Abbie Budan, Liz Haut, Chris Smith, Lindsay Laske, and Christian Novy.
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Parish Ministry is for Everyone Baptism is the basis for it all. Baptism has incorporated us into the
Body of Christ. It has given us rights and responsibilities as
members of that Body. Part of our responsibility is to minister to
one another and to the world. The word “ministry” can be
intimidating. It may be easier to think of it as “service to God’s
people.” Everyone has gifts and talents that can be used in service.
There are many opportunities within the parish to serve the other
members of the Body, to BE served, and to go out “to the streets”
with our message and ministry. To begin to explore where you
can serve and minister within, and outside of, the parish is only a
phone call or a click on the “send button” in your email away.
Keep your eyes and ears open and be alert for needs that are
perfect for you to fill, but more importantly that will nourish your
life of service and faith.
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St Thomas Aquinas Church & Catholic Student Center
Fall 2015 Liturgical Ministry Sign-up
First Name ______________________________________ Last Name______________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________________________
City______________________ Zip Code ____________ Phone ____________________
E-mail address (print carefully): ___________________________________________________________
Family members or friends with whom I would like to serve:
Ministry: Please CIRCLE the appropriate indication(s) after the ministry you’ve chosen
MASS PREFERENCE: Place a 1 or 2 in the blank following the Masses at which you prefer to serve. If you are willing
to serve at other Masses, number them according to your preference, 3 or 4. If you are unwilling to be scheduled for a
specific Mass time, leave it blank:
Sat 4:45 pm__ Sun 8:30 am__ Sun 10:30 am__ Sun 7pm__
Please check any dates you are NOT available to serve or you are UNSURE:
r Sep 19/20 r Sep26/27 r Oct 3/4 r Oct 10/11 r Oct 17/18 r Oct 24/25 r Oct 31/Nov 1
r Nov 7/8 r Nov 14/15 r Nov 21/22 (no 7pm) r Nov 28/29 r Dec 5/6 r Dec 12/13
r Dec 19/20 (no 7pm) r Dec 26/27 r Jan 2/3 r Jan 9/10 (7pm returns) r Jan 16/17
r Jan 23/24 r Jan 30/31
RETURN COMPLETED FORM ASAP to the basket on the information table (across from the elevator),
in the collection basket at Mass, to the parish office or to Eric Evans.
All newcomers should be trained in their ministry of choice. Contact Eric: 515-292-3810 or [email protected] with questions or for
information on training. If you have indicated you are an “STA rookie” or “need refresher,” we will contact you to discuss your options.
COMMUNION MINISTER experienced STA rookie need refresher
SACRISTAN experienced STA rookie need refresher
LECTOR experienced STA rookie need refresher
HOSPITALITY experienced STA rookie need refresher
PARKING TEAM experienced STA rookie need refresher
MASS COORDINATOR experienced STA rookie need refresher
VIDEO experienced STA rookie need refresher
Need a reminder? Yes by e-mail No
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Finance Council
Next Meeting: Tuesday, August 25th - 7pm
Chair: John Moore [email protected]
staparish.net/ministry/finance-council
New members always welcome!
Pastoral Council
Next Meeting: Monday, September 14th - 7pm
Chair: John O’Donnell [email protected]
staparish.net/ministry/pastoral-council
Parishioners always welcome at meetings.
Baptism The next Baptism preparation class: Wednesday, August 19th at
7pm in the Prophets and Martyrs rooms. The next communal
Baptism: Sunday, September 20th during the 8:30 Mass. Please
contact Lisa and Troy Weary for more info or to register for the
class: 292-0488 or [email protected].
Natural Family Planning A man is fertile all the time. A woman is fertile only a few days in
one cycle. NFP teaches the husband and wife to understand their
combined fertility in order to achieve or postpone pregnancy for
planning their family. All Natural! No Hormones, No Devices,
No Surgery, and Science-based. Come to the introductory session
to learn more. Singles and couples are welcome. Aug. 31 (Mon.) 7:00 - 8:30pm
Prophets & Martyrs Room, STA.
Contact Nannet: [email protected]
STA Bulletin Deadline The deadline to submit information for the parish bulletin is
5:00PM on Tuesdays. The preferred method to send the info is
email to: [email protected]. If there are questions about the
bulletin please call. You can also read the bulletin ONLINE
each week—it is usually on the web page by Friday morning.
Congratulations and Welcome! Sadie Carolynn Van: daughter of Brittni and Richard Van
Elijah Gabriel Walton; son of Karrie and Keith Walton
Maria Juliann Wheeler; daughter of Lynette and Tyler Wheeler
All recently baptized in our Christian Catholic community.
The CARPENTER SHOP STA Coffee Shop Event: Friends, Music, Snacks
Friday, September 11 7:00 pm STA Lower Lounge
Featured Speaker: Luke Spehar
Luke is a professional singer, songwriter and performer with 3
music CDs released. He will share his personal faith testimony
and perform his original music.
"We all need to be inspired from time to time, especially in our spiritual journeys. Luke Spehar is using music in a powerful way
to inspire the people of our times.” —Matthew Kelly, DynamicCatholic
Taylor Fernholz, an ISU student, will also share his faith story.
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS to come and listen to a quality
Catholic musician and hear personal faith stories in a relaxed
setting. No Charge.
Lynn Ave Closing… Not! Because of city utility complications that need to be worked out,
the closing of Lynn Ave at Lincoln Way has been delayed –
the street won't be closed this month and it may be as late as No-
vember when there will be a street closure for the University
Towers construction/renovation project.
Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministry is a one-to-one caregiving ministry. It is an
opportunity for lay people to serve with training to reach out to
others in a Christian understanding and compassion.
We are forming a new training class to begin September 21.
Applications are due on August 24th and can be turned in at the
parish office. If you don't have an application and need one or if
you need more information, please contact either Kathy Glatz by
email at [email protected] or 515-451-3202 or contact Sue
Osweiler by email at [email protected] or 515-709-0021.
Check out Stephen Ministry on the STA website: staparish.net >
MINISTRY > Stephen Ministry or the national organization:
www.stephenministries.org/SM
Pure Fashion Ames Pure Fashion is back! Pure Fashion is a year long program
devoted to helping teenage girls grow in their faith and promotes
virtues such as purity and modesty while still looking cute and
fashionable. Visit PureFashion.com or send an email to
[email protected] for more information or to apply!
STA Columbarium The Columbarium Committee has bids from 3 columbarium
installers and is now working on policies in regard to purchasing
niches, maintenance, etc. They are planning informational
meetings after Masses on September 12/13 – this is prior to an
October presentation to the Pastoral Council. This will be a
chance to ask questions and for those who have not yet submitted
their name as "interested" to do so. More details to come.
Light for the Day
Daily Bible verse and Photo – something for prayer or reflection.
No advertising. No solicitations. Just a quiet place on the inter-
net to start off your day or set as your computer desktop.
Lightfortheday.com
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Life Teen, Sundays from 7:00-9:00 pm August 23 - For the Least August 30 - Battle Lines September 13 - Distorted Direction
YDisciple YDisciple is Wednesdays from 7:15-8:45 pm
Fall Retreat The high school fall retreat is quickly approaching! Join us Au-
gust 28th-30thfor a weekend away to grow and learn more about
your faith and to build community! Sign up and find more infor-
mation at www.tinyurl.com/RESIST15
"Be subject therefore unto God; but RESIST the devil, and he
will flee from you. Draw near to God, and He will draw near
to you." —James 4:7-8
Parent Mini Retreat Parents, Help Launch the Teens on their Retreat with a Send-Off
Social Aug 28, 7-8pm. Parent Mini-Retreat August 29, 9am-
2pm at St. Cecilia: All Catholic Parents of Middle School and
High School Teens: Energize and strengthen your efforts to lead
your families in the faith. Coffee, light breakfast, and lunch
served. (http://tinyurl.com/Resist15) For babysitting, contact Joy
Graveline at [email protected].
New Teen Testimony: I haven’t always been as strong in my faith as I should. One big
part of this is the people I choose to hang out with. The group I
hung out with in middle school was not a good, faithful group of friends. When I came to that realization, I distanced myself from
them and got better friends that were strong in their faith. This
has brought me closer to God in many ways and I am eternally
thankfully for that. –LTLC 2015
St. Thomas Aquinas…
YOUTH MINISTRY ...St. Cecilia
Director of Youth Ministry: Anna Steele (515) 233-3092 [email protected]
FAITH FORMATION Go to staparent.com
to find information on all things related to faith formation.
Catholic Car Talk/Activities Here are some questions to help your family
further reflect upon the Mass readings:
Question for Children: Who and what help
you believe in Jesus?
Question for Youth: Who do you know who
really struggles with believing? What can you
do to help them struggle through doubt?
Question for Adults: To whom do you go when you are
looking for meaning or answers to life’s questions?
Faith Formation Registration is Open
Need to register your child(ren) for faith formation classes
(religious education)?
Go to: http://goo.gl/ieYU9r or at staparent.com
Faith Formation Calendar The Faith Formation calendar is available at staparent.com
One change: the First Communion Orientation has been moved
from March 15 to March 8.
Small Groups @ St. Thomas “Small groups gave me a safe and welcoming place to explore my
faith while being supported by others on the journey.”
—Resident Parishioner
“After coming to ISU I was a bit overwhelmed but through my
small group I got to know great people who helped me to become the person I’m trying to be.” —Student Parishioner
Read Scripture, get to know others, grow in your faith. Sign up to
receive more information about small groups here:
Students: bit.ly/1dMO93h
Residents: https://smallgroupinfo.wordpress.com/
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Masses @ St. Cecilia Saturday at 5:00pm Sunday at 8:30am and 10:30am
Misa en Espanol el domingo a las 5:00pm
Weekday Masses at St. Cecilia
Monday: NO Mass
Tuesday — Friday: 8:00am
Mass @ Ss. Peter & Paul Sunday at 8:30am
Parking in Ash Ave./Gathering Space lot · Parking in these spaces is indicated for 90-minutes or
handicapped parking ONLY—24/7.
· This is enforced and violators ticketed by the Ames police.
· Your cooperation is always appreciated.
Parking in the STA Parking Structure · Both the upper and lower levels are for parishioners and STA
visitors—it’s there for your church parking convenience!
· Parking is for those who are IN the church building.
· STA also makes limited parking available for non-church
parking – the spaces allocated for this have all been “rented”
for the fall semester.
No Parking · Please do not park in the Memorial Lutheran parking lot,
directly west of our building.
· Please do not park in the Delta Upsilon parking lot, south of
our building, entrance off Ash (next to 3 story frat house).
· Please respect THEIR parking!
Park in Designated Parking Spaces Only · For ease of traffic flow and for code required emergency
lanes and access, please only park in striped spaces—no
double parking or “where you can fit the car” please!
when you shop at
use the link on the STA web page
A great way to support STA ! And it doesn’t cost YOU anything, except the effort to click on a link!
Same Amazon! Same items and Prices!
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Birthright 108 Hayward Ave. 292-8414 Pregnancy tests & Counseling
free and confidential www.birthright.org
READINGS THIS WEEK
PARISH STAFF
Pastor, Fr. Jon Seda………………….………..x13
[email protected]………….….(h) 515-292-1192
Associate Pastor, Fr. Charles Ahenkorah……….x24
Business Manager, Bobby LeBlanc.………..….x12
[email protected]…..………..(c) 515-708-2861
Coordinator of Ministries, Clare Bills.……......x18
[email protected]………….….(c) 515-450-3256
Campus Ministry/Social Justice, Shari Reilly….x24
[email protected]……..……….(c) 515-509-6851
Campus Ministry, Emily Klaus…………….…..x14
[email protected]………..…..(c) 563-920-6672
Faith Formation, Tyler Wheeler………….….....x16
Liturgy & Music,
Campus Ministry, Eric Evans ………...………..x15
Marriage Preparation/RCIA, Brenda Neppel .…..x25
Development, Joe Leisz…….…………………...x23
Don Alexander, Secretary…………………….....x10
Net Larson, Financial Secretary…………….….x22
Steve Borton ................................. Maintenance
Lual Dau ....................................... Maintenance
Catholic Charities office @ STA 296-2759
Peer Ministers Eric Anderson Ann McLoughlin
Ali Jaeger Brian Odino
Stewardship Reflections are offered each week by members of
the STA Stewardship Ministry Team.
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
A steward acknowledges their many God-given gifts
and in gratitude, responds to the Gospel invitation
to nurture and share those gifts with others.
It is the spirit that gives life…
John 6
Reflecting on today’s readings made me smile. The second
reading from Ephesians describing Paul’s image of marriage is
followed by a reading from John’s Gospel stating, “This teaching
is difficult; who can accept it?” Now, to be fair, John’s Gospel
passage is not referring directly to the Ephesians reading, but I
thought it fit. It made me think of Pope Francis’ statement to
engaged couples, “The perfect family doesn’t exist, nor is there a perfect husband or a perfect wife, and let’s not talk about the
perfect mother-in-law! It’s just us sinners.”
Families can be messy, but there is a mystery in the bonds that
form when we commit to relationships beyond our personal
desires. One definition of stewardship is protecting something
considered worth caring for and preserving. Being a good family
member and steward of St. Thomas Aquinas and our Catholic
faith can be messy at times, but I consider it something worth
caring for and preserving.
—Rose Martin
Sunday: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b/Eph 5:21-32 or
5:2a, 25-32/Jn 6:60-69
Monday: Rv 21:9b-14/Jn 1:45-51
Tuesday: 1 Thes 2:1-8/Mt 23:23-26
Wednesday: 1 Thes 2:9-13/Mt 23:27-32
Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13/Mt 24:42-51
Friday: 1 Thes 4:1-8/Mt 25:1-13
Saturday: 1Thes 4:9-11/Mk 6:17-29
Next Sunday: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8/Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27/
Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
http://usccb.org/bible/
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