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FORMED by the Word of God … UNITED by the Holy Eucharist … ENLIVENED by the Holy Spirit!
May 24, 2015 P e n t e c o s t S u n d a y
Saint Cecilia Catholic Church
2 9 0 0 H o o v e r A v e n u e ● A m e s , I A 5 0 0 1 0
Fr. James L. Secora, Pastor www.stceciliaparish.org
May 1, 2016 Sixth Sunday of Easter
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HIGH SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Last Classes for middle school faith formation is April 27. Classes will resume in September.
EDGE - Join us for our LAST bi-weekly meeting of middle school students before the summer on Wed., May 11th from 6:30-8:30PM! 5th-8th Grade parents and students are welcome!
Faith Formation Classes will resume in September, thanks for a great year!
Please look for more information on registration in Mid-May
Vacation Bible School SAVE THE DATES July 25-29 9AM-12PM - Get ready for adventure at St. Cecilia Vacation Bible School 2016 - The Great Cave Quest. Children preschool - 5th grade are encouraged to participate. Many volunteers ages 6th grade and older are needed! Look for registration information coming soon.
Life Night, Sundays Gathering of our high school community, 7-9PM, Dates: May 1, May 15, May 22 No Life Night May 8
Y Disciple, Wednesdays Contact the Faith Formation Office to join a weekly bible study.
Agape, May 29 from 7-9PM at St. Thomas Aquinas 7:00- Mass 8:00- Social in the lower lounge All high School students welcome!
Graduation Mass Graduation Mass is on May 22 at 8:30AM with a breakfast to follow for seniors and families. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Follow us for live updates and reminders. Twitter: LT_50010 Instagram: catholicnation Facebook: Ames LifeTeen
Bible Study 10-11AM each Tues. morning led by Deacon John McCully.
Topic: "Biblical Covenants from Genesis-Revelation.”
Juan Pablo Alvarez
Cade Anderson
Lily Angus
Mira Atwood-Rosati
Anna Bappe
Daniela Barajas
Wes Carl
Nyier Chuol
Michael Cochran
Davis Cowan
Maggie Danilson
Maria Dobrovitskaya
Elina Dolotko
Isaac DuCharme
Aldo Escalera
Isaac Flory
Mason Griffin
Titus Herrick
Karlie Hill
Josey Hill
Christian Humphrey
Adam Jacobsen
Tyler Jerkins
Patrick Johnson
Cole Kaptur
Elizabeth Lehmkuhl
Brody Lemer
Olivia Leto
Zachary Loecke
Jessie Lohman
Jasmine Lopez
Lual Lual
Fadi Malouf
Marach Marach
Xavier McNicholl
Max Merical-Castro
Chloe Nguyen
Cael O’Brien
Adeline Oetker
Christopher Opheim
Terrence Ortega
Mariana Ortiz
Joseph Pyfferoen
Ethan Rash
Aidan Rash
Isaac Renze
Emrick Ryan
Emma Schmitt
William Soupir
Josemaria Torres
Delilah Valline
Lily VanDerLinden
Mitchell Walter
Avery Wirth
First Eucharist 2016
May 1, 2016—Sixth Sunday of Easter
STEWARDSHIP: Today’s reading from Revelation offers a vision of the City of God, the New Jerusalem. ”But,” the bishops’ pastoral on stewardship reminds us, “that to come’ is in continuity with this present life through the human goods, the worthy human purposes, which people foster now.”
CONTRIBUTIONS Month of April as of April 25, 2016
General Collection MTD $ 72,723 Budget March $ 98,698 YTD General Collections $1,087,893 YTD Budget $1,107,856 Annual Budget 2015-2016 $1,280,000
May God Bless Your Generosity
May is such a busy and important month for us. We would like to invite you to join us for the following events in May:
Monday, May 2: 7PM Spring Music Concert at Ames City Auditorium
Wednesday, May 4: 9AM All School Mass followed by May Crowning May Crowning is such a special occasion. Our procession is formed by our second grade students wearing their First Eucharist outfits. Two fifth grade student representatives are chosen to crown Mary and baby Jesus. This year they a are: Tristan Angus and Eliza Loecke.
Wednesday, May 11: 9AM All School Mass
Wednesday, May 18: 9AM All School Mass and Fifth Grade Graduation
Wednesday, May 25: 9AM All School Mass (last one for 2015-16 school year)
THANK YOU
Our parishes are conducting a survey of parishioner sports interest. Results of the survey will be used to plan for our future sports ministry events. Please complete the survey below only if you want to participate in parish sports. This survey is meant for both adults and youth in the parish. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QHW2GZS
BAPTISM PREPARATION
All parents seeking baptism for their child are expected to attend a preparation session.
Parents are recommended to attend a session prior to the birth of their child.
Baptism Preparation I for first born child – Next session: Thur., June 23 at 6:15PM
Baptism Preparation II for second/later child – Next session: Thur., May 26, at 7PM
Please call the parish office at 233-3092 for reservation. Godparents are also expected to attend.
All sessions take place in the St. Louis Room
SCRIP
SCRIP sales will be the weekend of May 7 and May 8. Please drop by our table to see what we have! Thank You always to the loyal parishioners who stop by to see us.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS The Easter season calls us to celebrate our new life in Christ. We are grateful for the love and mercy shown to us in the gift of Jesus and we look forward to our resurrection and life with God in eternity. If eternal life is important to you, why not share your knowledge and experience of the Catholic Church with someone who is also seeking eternal life? Invite them to look into the RCIA process here at St. Cecilia.
And, in case you are not aware, the RCIA process receives interested persons at any time during the year. So, if you are an adult, or know of an adult or child over the age of 7 years interested in knowing more about the church or in becoming a Catholic and celebrating the sacraments of Baptism or Confirmation and First Communion, please contact us at [email protected]
SPORTS MINISTRY
Thanks to the people who faithfully bring containers for Food at First. We continue to use them to send left over food home with our guests. Please remember that all containers must go through the commercial dishwasher so they must be able to withstand the high temperatures that sterilize the dishes. St. Cecilia’s Tuesday chefs
Thanks to all those who helped with the Parish Thank You Dinner.
Thanks to all who donated items for Haiti. Those items not taken on the Holy Family Cluster medical mission trip were delivered to Nashville by Deacon Jerry Temeyer & Cinera Dorzeus for shipment on the sea crate.
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MASS SCHEDULE Weekend: Saturday 5PM; Sunday 8:30AM, 10:30AM
& 5PM (Misa en Español)
Weekday: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8AM (Chapel)
Wednesday 8AM (Chapel in Summer) Wednesday 9AM All School Mass (Church During School Year)
St. Thomas Aquinas Mass Times Weekend Masses 4:45PM Saturday
8:30AM & 10:30AM & 7PM Sunday
Weekday Mass 12:00 Noon Monday-Friday
9:15PM Thursday (TNL)
Sts. Peter & Paul Mass Time 8:30AM Sunday in Gilbert (see below)
Saints Peter and Paul began celebrating Mass at a temporary location, St. Petri Lutheran Church, 804 Grand
Avenue in Story City. Renovations to the current church are expected to last until November.
For updated information, check out our website at http://www.ssppgilbert.net
Saturday, April 30 5:00PM: Denise Brunia †
Sunday, May 1 8:30AM Parishioners of St. Cecilia 10:30AM: Thomas Palmer † 5:00PM: Art Anderson † Misa en Español Tuesday, May 3 8:00AM: Merle Garman †
Wednesday, May 4 9:00AM: All-School Mass Priest’s Intention
Thursday, May 5 8:00AM: Mary JoAnne Devine †
Friday, May 6 8:00AM: Pope Francis
Saturday, May 7 5:00PM: Helen Mullenbach †
Sunday, May 8 8:30AM Parishioners of St. Cecilia 10:30AM: Emily Wilson 5:00PM: Marian Putz † Misa en Español
Readings for the Week of May 1, 2016 Sunday: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29/Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8/Rv 21:10-14, 22- 23/Jn 14:23-29 Monday: Acts 16:11-15/Ps 149:1-6, 9/Jn 15:26--16:4a Tuesday: 1 Cor 15:1-8/Ps 19:2-5/Jn 14:6-14 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22--18:1/Ps 148:1-2, 11-14/Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 18:1-8/Jn 16:16-20 Friday: Acts 18:9-18/Ps 47:2-7/Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28/Ps 47:2-3, 8-10/Jn 16:23b-28 Next Sunday: Ascension: Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-9/Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23 or Eph 1:17-23/Lk 24:46-53 ©Liturgical Publications Inc.
Women’s Catholic Conference will be held in Des Moines on July 16. For a day of Faith, Fellowship, Fun and Food. The conference will be held at The Forte Banquet and Conference Center in Downtown Des Moines, one block south of Wells Fargo Arena. For more information, go to www.thewelldesmoines.com
New Adorers Needed Currently we need adorers for the following times: Wednesday – 7PM Thursdays – 6AM – 7AM Fridays – 3AM – 4AM and 5AM – 6AM Please contact the parish office at 233-3092 or email at [email protected] to schedule your hour. What is Eucharistic Adoration? Parishioners and visitors coming to worship Jesus in the Chapel, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Only your desire is necessary for you to have a personal audience with Him. The greatest act of Christian worship is the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Jesus does not leave His Church when Mass is completed. He continues to remain in the Tabernacle. The Burke Chapel is open 24 hours a day and all are welcome in the Chapel for personal prayer and celebrations of scheduled daily Masses. Saint Cecilia Parish offers Eucharistic Adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament exposed in the monstrance. In this way, people coming to the Chapel during these times are “face-to-face” with Jesus. Saint Cecilia Parish has honored the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament by adoration since December 9, 1996.
The Ames Catholic Community Stephen Ministry commissioned 17 new Stephen Ministers and 4 Stephen Leaders last weekend. These new Ministers have completed 50 hours of training and the Leaders attended a week long training experience. They are a committed group of people who will be serving in our parishes and community as caregivers to those in difficult situations and circumstances who need someone to "walk the walk" with them and to be there to "listen". Please be aware aware of those in our midst who might benefit from this caring and listening ministry which is available to all and contact Anne Schmitt (515-291-8257) or Deacon Alan (515-231-8099) for referrals. Also you may find more information on the website stceciliaparish.org
STEPHEN MINISTRY
Emergency Residence Shelter, Ames Director Position Open Please see bulletin boards in
Northeast Hallway near the business office Social Justice—at entrance to the Worship Space
for position description
FAITH FORMATION COMMISSION
MEETINGS
May 1, 2016—Sixth Sunday of Easter
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Ric Nelson, Chair 451-8384
Tina Colburn, Chair 509-1827
Jason O’Brien, President 233-6479
FINANCE COUNCIL
Mark Moore, Chair 337-1551
CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARD
Meets 4th Tues. of each month at 7PM in the North Social Hall
Meets 3rd Tues. of each month at 7PM in the Sun Room
Meets 2nd Tues. of each month at 7PM in the St. Louis Room
Meets 1st Tues. of each month at 7PM in the St. Louis Room
EVENTS
OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE Calling All Gardeners: Can you spare an hour a week? If you are willing to pull weeds, deadhead plants, and monitor the flower beds here at the church and at the Rectory on a rotating basis, please let Mary Sue know you are interested at 233-3092 or [email protected]. Many hands make light work, and help St. Cecilia Parish look Great!
St. Gerard's Circle will be meeting on Thur., May 5, at 7PM. The meeting will be held at the home of Diana Weber, 1403 Top O Hollow Road in Ames. A Prayer Service for the Blessed Virgin Mary will be lead by Carolyn Konechne. Members are asked to bring items for ACCESS. New members are always welcome!
The Catholic Daughters will meet Thur., May 12 in the South Social Hall for dessert at 6PM. Sister Brenda Whetstone will update us on her mission work in Gracias, Honduras, to which we have sent the proceeds of last summer’s tea. Visitors are very welcome. Please RSVP to Marilyn Krocheski at 292-9207. There will be a short business meeting.
COMMUNITY
LIGHTEN UP! THIS WEEK! WHOLE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION May 3 & 4, St. Cecilia Church Is your family sick of running in different directions? Are you stressed out a bit? Does your faith-life need a little
boost? Then gather your friends and family and Lighten Up! Join Catholic comedic character-actor, Doug Brummel, and his ‘cast of characters’ at 6:47PM sharp! Witness our whole community come together... all generations... to laugh & learn about the gift of faith and family! You won’t believe your eyes as Doug transforms himself into a variety of ‘characters’ that are guaranteed to tickle your faith and nourish your soul! See what audiences around the country are raving about! Ever wish the comedy world would clean up its act? Well, this is what you have been praying for! You will never have so much fun learning about. Check out www.dougbrummel.com. YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU CAME!
Marriage Enrichment - "Date Night" Beloved – "Real Challenges, Real Love" Marriage is beautiful. But it’s also messy. Conflict, miscommunication, unexpected challenges in life and wounds from the past are part of every marriage. How can we turn sources of division into opportunities for love and grace? All adults are invited to join us May 7 in the Social Hall. Meal and refreshments will be provided. Please gather for the meal at 6:15PM, followed by "Real Challenges, Real Love" at 7PM, concluding by 8:45PM. We will provide the meal for the children. Please RSVP for the meal and/or childcare by contacting Deacon Ron and Mary Smith at [email protected] or 515-441-0480 by May 7. Please know you are welcome to join us, if you have not made a reservation.
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
Please remember to Shop +1 and buy one extra item for the MICA Food Pantry each time you shop. Donations are collected on the third full weekend of each month and brought to MICA by volunteers. Our next collection weekend is May 21/22. Thank you!
St. Anne’s Circle will meet on Tues., May 10 at 11:30AM for lunch at Flame N Skewer. See you there.
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas thanks Fr, James Secora and the parish community of St. Cecilia for their generous support of our second collection on the weekend of Apr. 9 and 10th for victims of domestic abuse. We collected over $2,000. Sixty percent of the collection will go to ACCESS and forty percent will go to the Dubuque diocese for use in their abuse programs. Thanks again for your overwhelming support.
The Our Call to Share collection taken up in our parish this weekend supports the annual collections for Peter’s Pence, Catholic relief Services, and Catholic Communications (including the Witness). If you didn’t bring your envelope this weekend, please bring it next weekend or drop it off at the parish office. Thank you for your financial generosity and your prayerful support of these important efforts of the Church.
How to Draw Your Loved One Back to the Church Video Series by Brandon Vogt
Tuesday Evenings 7-8:30PM May 17-June14 St. Thomas Aquinas Lower Lounge Each week will include: Series Presentation & Small Group Discussions *RSVP Requested* No Cost Event
I AM INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER OF SAINT CECILIA PARISH
Name and Address the way you would like it to appear.
Name: ____________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________ City: ____________________________________________ Zip: ____________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________ Please return via mail or drop in collection basket. Someone will contact you. You will receive a registration packet with additional information.
Welcome to Saint Cecilia Parish.
PRAYER CHAIN
Call requests to Marge Sutter at 233-2622.
Prayer opportunities held in the Chapel
Scripture Rosary…………………………………...Monday 7:00AM Intercessory Prayer Group ................... Sunday 8:00-9:00PM Rosary ... ..Monday 7:30PM*, Tuesday-Friday before 8:00AM Mass (*The rosary is said for Pro-life the first Mon. of each month.) Christians in the Spirit ....................... .Tuesday 7:15-9:00PM Chaplet of Divine Mercy…………………………...Friday 3:00PM Liturgy of the Hours……………………………..Saturday 7:00AM Women's Rosary…………………………………….Tuesday 9:00PM For Peace and Health in our world Eucharistic Adoration** .... The chapel is open daily, keypad access only between 10:00PM & 6:00AM.
**Contact the Parish Office at 233-3092 to have your information forwarded to the Coordinators to schedule a weekly holy hour.
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RECONCILIATION
Saturday 3:15-4:30PM and by appointment.
PARISH OFFICE Hours ................................... Mon.-Thur. 8:30AM-4PM Fri. 8:30AM-2:30PM Phone ................................... (515) 233-3092 Fax Number…………………….(515) 233-6423 Priest Residence................... (515) 233-9477 St. Cecilia Website…………..stceciliaparish.org
PARISH STAFF Pastor………………………….......Father James Secora [email protected] Pastoral Associate ............... Jo Anne Dalhoff [email protected] Deacons ............................... Gary Aitchison, Mark Bortle, Alan Christy, John McCully & Ron Smith Director of Music & Liturgy...Robert Hauser [email protected] Business Manager……………..Char VanKerckvoorde [email protected] Administrative Assistant .... Mary Sue Derks [email protected] Administrative Assistant .... Dawn Cowles [email protected]
FAITH FORMATION Phone ................................... (515) 232-3514 Fax ........................................ (515) 232-2875
Director of Youth Ministry…..Anna Steele [email protected] Coordinator of Middle School Youth Ministry...Ricardo Garcia [email protected] Administrative Assistant .... Abby Hanson [email protected]
SCHOOL Phone ................................... (515) 232-5290 Fax ........................................ (515) 232-2875 Principal .............................. Ervin Rowlands [email protected] Administrative Assistant .... Lois Vidimos [email protected]
The Gabriel Project is a crisis pregnancy assistance program. Call 450-6473 for assistance.
Birthright offers free pregnancy tests and assistance.
Confidential. 108 Hayward Ave. 292-8414 www.birthright.org
Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stcames
Homebound Ministry If someone is unable to get to mass, please contact the parish
office at 233-3092 to be added to the list to be visited.
