Saint Cecilia Catholic Church

January 19, 2020 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

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( 5 1 5 ) 2 3 3 - 3 0 9 2 p a r i s h - o f f i c e @ s t c e c i l i a p a r i s h . o r g

FORMED by the Word of God… UNITED by the Holy Eucharist… ENLIVENED by the Holy Spirit!

Daily Readings for the Week of January 19 Study, Reflection and Prayer

Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6/Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 [8a, 9a]/1 Cor 1:1-3/Jn 1:29-34

Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23/Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 [23b]/Mk 2:18-22

Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13/Ps 89:20, 21-22, 27-28 [21a]/Mk 2:23-28

Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51/Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10 [1]/Mk 3:1-6

Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7/Ps 56:2-3, 9-10a, 10b-11, 12-13 [5b]/Mk 3:7-12

Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-21/Ps 57:2, 3-4, 6 and 11 [2a]/Mk 3:13-19

Saturday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Mk 16:15-18

Very Rev. James L. Secora, Pastor www.stceciliaparish.org

What’s inside…

Message from Father,

Let’s Roll service project,

Reboot!, Memorial of the

Unborn, Consecrated Life

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Mass Intentions &

Schedules, Prayer &

Thought, Support After

Divorce, Bulletin Due

Dates,

3

St. Cecilia School News,

Good Samaritan Weekend,

Coffee & Donuts, Circle

Support, Carpenter Shop

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Meetings, Faith Formation,

2019 Contribution

Statements

5

Parish Contacts 6

Messages from Father Jim

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World Day for Consecrated Life will be celebrated inparishes on the weekend of

February 1-2, 2020. Please pray for all those who have made commitments in the

consecrated life and offer them a word of support and gratitude. Encourage the young

adults and youth whom you know to prayerfully consider if a vocation to the

consecrated life may be God’s call for them.

Next weekend is the parish-wide Let’s Roll service project. Here

are the Top 5 reasons to bring your donations of personal

paper products to Masses:

No. 5 – Area social service organizations report record needs.

No. 4 – Jesus himself said, “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and

sisters of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40)

No. 3 – This can be a true PARISH-WIDE service project with support from parishioners

of all ages, including children.

No. 2 – Personal paper products promote hygiene and dignity which we all deserve.

No. 1 – It’s something we can all get behind (get it?).

Let’s Roll! with this parish-wide project on January 25 / 26.

Memorial of the Unborn Week of January 19

Each year on January 22, all dioceses in the United States are called to observe a Day of

Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. January 22 is the anniversary of

the 1973 Supreme Court decisions that legalized abortion throughout our nation.

Since then, over 60 million lives have been lost. That’s more than the size of Italy’s

population. As a human and Christian family, we grieve the loss of so many lives. And

yet, even in our grief, we know there is hope. White crosses each representing 5 million

lives, and a banner of hope and healing through Christ will be displayed at St. Cecilia’s

during the week of 1/19/2020. The U.S. Bishops have called us to observe penitential

practices of prayer, fasting and/or giving alms, to call upon God’s healing mercies. If

you or someone you know is suffering after abortion, confidential, compassionate help

is available. You can find out more at hopeafterabortion.com.

Save the Date! Chris Stefanick returns to our area on May 6, 2020

for Reboot! LIVE at Boone High

School. If you missed out when Chris

was in Ames last year or loved the

event so much you'd like to go again,

this is your chance! Tickets are

available at https://

reallifecatholic.com/events/

boone-high-school-boone-ia/

or through Sacred Heart Church in

Boone.

Iowa Catholic Bishops Statement on Constitutional Amendment

regarding abortion.

Wednesday of this week, January 22 marks the 47th anniversary of the

U.S. Supreme Court's 1973 decision which legalized abortion in our

country. Catholics are called in a special way to observe this day as one of prayer,

penance and advocacy for the cause of the right to human life, especially for pre-born

children. Included in today's Bulletin is a statement from the bishops of the four

dioceses of our state to that end regarding a proposed constitutional amendment.

Reno Berg, Chair Sarah Mansell, Chair

Sylvester Upah, Chair

Meets Fourth Tues. of each month at 7pm—Social Hall North

Meets Third Tues. of each month at 7pm—St. Louis Room

Meets Second Tues. of each month at 7pm—St. Louis Room

Meets First Tues. of each month at 7pm—St. Louis Room

Colin Murphy, Chair

MASS SCHEDULE

Weekend: Saturday 5pm; Sunday 8:30am, 10:30am

& 5pm (Misa en Espan ol)

Weekday: Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 8am (Chapel)

(Wednesday 9am All School Mass - Church During School Year)

January 19, 2020 — Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Catholic School Board

Faith Formation Commission Pastoral Council

As a reminder: Father Jim is not in the office on

Mondays. He will return all phone calls and emails as quickly

as he can when he returns. Thank you.

St. Thomas Aquinas Mass Times Weekend Masses

4:45pm Saturday; 8:30am, 10:30am,7pm Sunday

Weekday Mass: 12pm: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Thursday Mass is at 9:15pm

Sts. Peter & Paul Mass Time: 8:15am Sunday in Gilbert

Finance Council

Stewardship: Today’s responsorial psalm is the theme song

of the good steward. “Here am I, Lord, I come to do your will.”

May I, too, stand ready to offer myself and my gifts in the

service of God.

Marriage Corner: In today’s gospel John the Baptist

announces the “Lamb of God” on whom the Spirit rests. How

does your relationship with the Lamb of God prompt you to

recognize Him in your spouse, leading to shared values,

convictions and interests?

Prayer & Thought

Do you need to have information in the Bulletin?

Information for the February 2 bulletin is due by 10am

on Friday, January 24.

Information for the February 9 bulletin is due by 10am

on Friday, January 31.

Saturday, January 18

5:00pm: Maynard Beyer †

Sunday, January 19

8:30am: Priest’s Intentions

10:30am: John Micheli †

5:00pm: Ray & Elsie Lawler † (Misa en Espan ol)

Tuesday, January 21

8:00am: Jack Gehm †

Wednesday, January 22

9:00am: All-School Mass

Thursday, January 23

8:00am: Mildred & Gregory Gundrum †

Friday, January 24

8:00am: Special Intention †

Saturday, January 25

5:00pm: John McKinney †

Sunday, January 26

8:30am: Priest’s Intention

10:30am: Maxine Blessington †

5:00pm: Nate Brunia † (Misa en Espan ol)

Support after Divorce - The Catholic's Divorce Survival

Guide will be offered at St. Cecilia beginning early

February. This twelve week program by Rose Sweet helps

people navigate the uncharted waters after a divorce. To

register or for more information, please contact Deacon Ron

Smith at DeaconRon.Ames@gmail.com or 515-441-0480.

Please Remember in your Prayers: Carol

Greiner and Anthony (Tony) Terrones.

May the Lord grant peace and consolation to

their families in their time of need. May they, and all who

sleep in Christ, find God’s presence, light, happiness, and

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Tuesday, January 21

8:30am, 10:30am Mass (Coffee & Donuts) 1pm: Knights of Columbus First Degree (Oscar Romero)

5pm: Spanish Mass 6pm: CFM (St. Louis Room)

Sunday, January 19

1pm: Project Linus (see page 5) 7pm: Social Justice Committee (St. Louis Rm)

6:30am: Men’s Bible Study (St. Clare Room) 8am: Mass (Chapel) 9am: Women’s Small Group Bible Study (St. Clare Room) 9am: CGS I (St. Mother Teresa Rm) 9:30am: Rosary Makers (St. Francis) 10am: PlayGroup (St. Louis Room) 1:30pm: Hispanic Speaking Bible Study (St. Clare Rm) 4:30pm: CGS I (St. Mother Teresa Rm)

4:30pm: CGS II (Social Hall South) 7pm: Finance (St. Louis Room)

Monday, January 20

School Events:

Monday, 1/20: No School - Teacher In Service

Wednesday, 1/22: 9am All School Mass

Sunday, 1/26: 11AM Catholic Schools Week Pasta Lunch

(Social Hall) followed by School Talent Show (M/P Room)

Catholic Schools Week is January 26

through February 1, 2020. Please watch the

Principal Notes and bulletin for more details

soon.

This weekend is our Good Samaritan Fund Black Bag

Collection. The black bags will be passed after

Communion. Please see the Social Justice brochures on the

bulletin board as you enter the church for a listing of the

groups our donations help to support.

This weekend is also our Good Samaritan/Food Shelf

Weekend. Thank you for your generosity.

Coffee and Donuts are served

on most Sunday mornings

following the 8:30am and

10:30am Masses. This is a time

for parishioners to gather in

fellowship while enjoying

coffee, donuts, juice, milk and conversation. It can also be a

time for groups to gain exposure to other members of our

Church community. Please consider covering a slot for your

group or family. You can do either Mass or both. For more

details, please visit our website for the sign-up link.

Training on Circle Support and Re-entry Support

for those coming out of prison/jail.

On January 23rd at 6:30 pm we are meeting in the Oscar

Romero room at St. Cecilia’s. Jacob Shepherd from Catholic

Charities will be doing a training on Circle Support and

Re-entry Support for those coming out of Jail/Prison. If you

would be interested in learning about this, or just hearing

about the possibilities of supporting those coming out of Jail/

Prison, please come. In order to have enough training supplies

please contact Barb Moore (mooremgb@netins.net) if you plan

to attend.

The CARPENTER SHOP Friday January 24 7pm STA Lower Lounge

A coffee-shop evening of faith testimonies, music, and snacks.

Featured Speaker is Bishop William M. Joensen, Diocese of

Des Moines; student speaker will be Sara Weyer. Musical

Guests are Emil, Mary Kay, Isabel Polashek.

January 19 , 2020— Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

8am: Mass (Chapel)

Saturday, January 25 Friday, January 24

8am: Mass (Chapel) 8:30am: Small Group—Men’s Bible Study (St. Francis Library) 1pm: Days for Girls (St. Louis Room) 5:30pm: Stephen Ministry (St. Louis Room)

6:30pm: Evening of Recollection (Burke Chapel) 6:30pm: Catholic Charities (Oscar Romero) (see above) 7pm: Knights of Columbus (Officers) (St. Clare Room)

Thursday, January 23 Wednesday, January 22

9am: All School Mass (Church) 9am: CGS I (St. Mother Teresa Rm) 1pm: Liturgy Committee (Social Hall North) 1:30pm: Library Committee (St. Francis Library) 2:20pm: CGS I (St. Mother Teresa Rm) 2:20pm: CGS II, III (Social Hall South) 4:30pm: Faith Formation K-5th Grade 6:45pm: Legions of Mary (St. Francis Library) 7pm: Welcome Committee (St. Clare Rm) 7:15pm: Faith Formation 6-8 Grades, YDisciple

8am: Strategic Planning (Oscar Romero) 5pm: Mass

Let’s Roll this weekend

Honduran Coffee Sales this weekend

Faith Formation Meetings

2019 Contributions: Contribution statements will be

mailed out by the end of January. If you would like to have

your statement sent via email, please make sure the parish

office has your current email. Thank you for your generous

contributions.

January 20: From 1pm – 3pm, St. Cecilia

will be the host site for a Volunteer Center of

Story County service project for Martin

Luther King, Jr. Day/National Day of Service.

Project Linus will be providing the materials for volunteers to

make fleece blankets. Please stop by the North Social Hall in

the church anytime between 1pm – 3pm to help out. Please

bring fabric scissors if you have some. Children must be

accompanied by an adult. If you have any questions,

contact Jessica Loecke (jjloecke@gmail.com).

January 20: The Social Justice Committee will meet at

7pm in the St. Louis Room. Everyone is welcome to attend.

January 23: The Days for Girls sewing team will meet

from 1-3pm in the St. Louis Room.

January 23: An Evening of Recollection will begin at

6:30pm in the Burke Chapel.

January 23: Catholic Charities will present a program on prison ministry. The meeting begins at 6:30pm in the Oscar Romero Room.

January 25: The Parish Strategic Planning meeting will

begin at 8am in the Oscar Romero Room. It is important that

each council and committee be represented at this planning

session. All interested parishioners are invited.

January 25/26: Let’s Roll Parish-Wide Project. Please see

page 2 for details.

February 1: Date Night - Forgiveness: A Marriage Rich in

Mercy. This great gift is from God and can help us to be better

forgivers. Adults from the area are invited to join us in the

Social Hall. Meal will be provided at 6:15pm, followed by our

program at 6:45pm. We will provide the meal for the

children. Please RSVP for the meal and/or childcare at

DateNight@StCeciliaParish.org or contacting Deacon Ron

and Mary Smith 515-441-0480 by February 1. Please

join us even if you have not made a reservation.

February 2: St. Cecilia will celebrate Scout Sunday at

10:30 Mass. All Catholic Scouts are welcome to attend in full

uniform and sit with fellow scouts.

Youth Ministry 6th – 12th Graders

No EDGE or Life Nights Jan. 19 due to Martin Luther King Jr.

Day.

EDGE and Life Nights will resume Jan. 26 from 7-8:30pm.

ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS! This Wednesday,

January 22, there will be a High School Prayer Night, a large

group gathering of YDisciple small groups and Life Teen youth

at St. Thomas Aquinas from 7:15-8:45pm. Pat Stahr will talk

about what is Eucharistic Adoration. We will have an

opportunity to spend time in Eucharistic Adoration with

Praise & Worship music from 7:30-8:30pm. Exposition &

Benediction is provided by Deacon Frank Montabon and

music by ISU college students. All high school students are

encouraged to attend and parents are welcome to attend.

High School Trip Information Parent Meeting this

Wednesday, January 22 at St. Thomas Aquinas in Bethany/

Newman Rooms off of Student Lounge at 7:15-7:30pm. This

will be an informational meeting about the upcoming summer

trips being offered, their costs, and more. After the meeting,

parents are invited to stay to join the students in Eucharistic

Adoration from 7:30-8:30pm in the Worship Space at

St. Thomas Aquinas. Contact Kayla Greiner at

kgreiner@stceciliaparish.org for more information.

LPI, the printer of our bulletin, will be here this week

(January 20). They will be soliciting for advertisers for the

bulletin. If you are interested in advertising your business in

the bulletin, please contact the parish office (233-3092).

I am interested in becoming a member at St. Cecilia Parish

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Please return via mail or drop in collection basket. Someone will contact you. You will receive a registration packet with additional information. You may also register online at: http://www.stceciliaparish.org/become-member/

Prayer opportunities held in the Chapel

Scripture Rosary………………………………….… Monday 7am Intercessory Prayer Group ......... …......…….…. Sunday 8:00-9pm Rosary ................ ..Monday 7:30pm*, Tuesday-Friday before 8am Mass; Saturday 12pm (*The rosary is said for Pro-life the first Mon. of each month.) Prayer Group……..Tuesday 7-7:30pm Adoration 7:30-8pm Rosary Chaplet of Divine Mercy……………………….….........Friday 3pm Liturgy of the Hours…………………………..………..Saturday 7am Women's Rosary……..………………………………… Tuesday 9pm For Peace and Health in our world Eucharistic Adoration** The chapel is open daily, keypad access only between 10pm & 6am.

**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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Intentions & Requests list,

please contact Melissa Bortle at

232-8354.

RECONCILIATION

Saturday: 3:30pm-4:30pm and by appointment

PARISH OFFICE

Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8:30am-4pm; Friday 8:30am-2:30pm

Phone: (515)233-3092

FAX: (515)233-6423

Priest Residence: (515)233-9477

PARISH STAFF Pastor ................................................. Very Rev. James Secora .................... jsecora@stceciliaparish.org Pastoral Associate ........................ Jarrett Wendt ............................................................... jwendt@stceciliaparish.org Deacons ............................................. Gary Aitchison (retired) ............................................................... gaitchis@iastate.edu ............................................................... Charles Bernhard (515)509-6867

............................................................... charlesbernhard@gmail.com ............................................................... Mark Bortle (515)291-4989 ............................................................... markbortle@mchsi.com ............................................................... Alan Christy (515)231-8099

............................................................... deacon.alan.christy@gmail.com ............................................................... John McCully (retired) ............................................................... jmccully@iastate.edu

Ron Smith (515)441-0480 ............................................................... deaconron.ames@gmail.com ............................................................... Richard Tondra (retired) ............................................................... tondraames@gmail.com Director of Music & Liturgy ...... Robert Hauser ............................................................... bhauser@stceciliaparish.org Business Manager ......................... Bill Klein ............................................................... bklein@stceciliaparish.org Administrative Assistant ........... Mary Sue Derks ............................................................... msderks@stceciliaparish.org Administrative Assistant ........... Melissa Kaufman mkaufman@stceciliaparish.org

FAITH FORMATION Phone ................................................. (515)232-3514 Fax ....................................................... (515)232-2875 Director of Faith Formation ..... Katie Patrizio ............................................................... kpatrizio@stceciliaparish.org Director of Youth Ministry ........ Kayla Greiner ............................................................... kgreiner@stceciliaparish.org

Coordinator of Middle School Youth Ministry ............................................................... Zekiel Mientkiewicz ............................................................... zmientk@stceciliaparish.org Coord. Of Elementary Faith Formation…….Melissa Teggatz ............................................................... mteggatz@stceciliaparish.org Administrative Assistant ........... Mary Downey ............................................................... mdowney@stceciliaparish.org

SCHOOL Phone ................................................. (515)232-5290 Fax ....................................................... (515)232-2875 Principal ............................................ Sara Rooney ............................................................... srooney@stceciliaschoolames.org Administrative Assistant ........... Lois Vidimos ............................................................... lvidimos@stceciliaschoolames.org

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