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Rev. Don Czapla, Pastor www.stceciliaparish.org
Saint Cecilia Catholic Church
January 24, 2021 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
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
( 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 24
Study, Reflection and Prayer
Sunday: Jon 3:1-5, 10/Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [4a]/1 Cor 7:29-31/Mk 1:14-20
Monday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Mk 16:15-18
Tuesday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5/Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10 [3]/Mk 3:31-35
Wednesday: Heb 10:11-18/Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b]/Mk 4:1-20
Thursday: Heb 10:19-25/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 6]/Mk 4:21-25
Friday: Heb 10:32-39/Ps 37:3-4, 5-6, 23-24, 39-40 [39a]/Mk 4:26-34
Saturday: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19/Lk 1:69-70, 71-72, 73-75 [cf. 68]/Mk 4:35-41
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2 | Welcome to St. Cecilia Catholic Church - Formed, United, Enlivened
Stewardship, Marriage
Welcome & Baptisms,
Remembering the Unborn
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Mass Intentions and
Schedules, Dates to
Remember
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School News, Days for Girls
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Remembrance, Eucharistic
Adoration, Faith Formation
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Contacts 6
What’s inside…
Remembering the Unborn
Pro Life Media Table:
Check the Narthex through February 26
Rosary for Life:
Saturdays at Noon in the Burke Chapel
Hope After Abortion:
Project Rachel 800-772-2758
Mourning Loss of a Child:
Behold Your Child, Contact: Jarrett Wendt 515-233-3092
There is a certain urgency in today’s Gospel as Jesus calls
His first disciples—Andrew and Simon, James and John. Each
one follows Jesus immediately, unhesitatingly, abandoning
nets and boats and father and fellow-workers. To what is Jesus calling me—at this
moment, in these circumstances? What will I need to abandon in order to follow
Him?
Marriage Corner
“Guide me in your truth and teach me.” (Ps 25:5) While learning about the other
person is generally associated with the dating period, continuing to ask and learn
about your spouse is an essential part of marriage. Ask questions. Tell stories.
Keep learning about your beloved.
Our father, Lou Richert, who was a parishioner at St. Cecilia for 58
years, died on January 4. He formed many, many dear friendships
during this time. We would like to thank all his St. Cecilia friends
for the kindnesses they showed him over the years. We would like
to express our special thanks to those who helped him so much in
2012 when he was so sick. Another special thanks to those who
visited him in the hospital during his final two weeks.
Lou’s children—Judy, Bob and Tom
Congratulations!
Baptism in December
New members who
joined in December
Joseph Buss
Marlene & Ronald Feilmeyer
Sue Cunningham
Nora Gianna Romitti
child of Clayton & Rebecca Romitti
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Lois Lehmkuhl, 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—Social Hall North
Meets Second Tues. of each month at 7pm—Social Hall North
Meets First Tues. of each month at 7pm—Social Hall North
Mike Cowan, Chair
January 24, 2021— Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Catholic School Board
Faith Formation Commission Pastoral Council
Finance Council
Saturday, January 23
5pm: Mary Ellen Fincham † (Livestreamed)
Sunday, January 24
8:30am: Sam Franco †
10:30am: Bob Best†
5pm: Living & Deceased Members of St Cecilia Parish
(Misa en Espan ol) (Livestreamed)
Monday, January 25
5:30pm: Catholic Daughters of the Americas—Court Madonna
Tuesday, January 26
7:30am: Claudette Peterson †
Wednesday, January 27
9am: Paul Fincham † (Livestreamed)
(Mass is designated as School & Staff Mass; the public will be
seated in the Social Hall North)
Thursday, January 28
7:30am: Ray & Elise Lawler †
Friday, January 29
7:30am: Evelyn Secora †
Saturday, January 30
5pm: Marjorie Benson † (Livestreamed)
Sunday, January 31
8:30am: Eileen Stevenson †
10:30am: Dave Temple †
5pm: Living & Deceased members of St. Cecilia Parish
(Misa en Espan ol) (Livestreamed)
St. Thomas Aquinas Mass Times
Weekend: Saturday 4:45pm
Sunday 8:30am, 10:30am, 7pm
Weekday Mass: Tuesday-Friday: 12pm; Thursday: 9:15pm
Sts. Peter & Paul Mass Times
Sunday: 8:30am; Tuesday: 5:30pm
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekend: Saturday 5pm; Sunday 8:30am, 10:30am, 5pm
Weekday: Monday, 5:30pm
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:30am
Wednesday: 9am
Did you know that Pope
Francis declared 2021
the Year of St. Joseph?
Learn more about this
great saint and even prepare to consecrate yourself to him
with our Lenten giveaway book Consecration to St. Joseph
by Fr. Donald Calloway. Supplies are limited so request a
FREE copy now by visiting www.stceciliaparish.org/
saintjoseph.
All are welcome to recite the Holy Rosary every Wednesday
at 6:30 pm in the Church Sanctuary now through Lent,
March 31 with the following exceptions: Feb 3 at 7 pm; no
rosary on Feb 17 (Ash Wed) or March 10 (FF event).
These Rosaries are being said for the intentions of the
Exodus 90 groups and Bible study groups. Individual inten-
tions are also welcome at the beginning of each
decade. Please join us in prayer and support of each other.
SAVE THE DATES for our Parish Mission with Anthony
Digmann, Sunday through Tuesday, February 28,
March 1 and 2 at 7pm! Talks will be livestreamed for those
who wish to participate at home.
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School Events:
Wednesday, 1/27: 9am School Mass (livestreamed)
Catholic Schools Week—January 31—February 6
8:30am, 10:30am Mass
2pm: EDGE
5pm: Spanish Mass
7pm: Life Teen
7:30am: Mass
4:30pm: CGS I, II, III
5:45pm: Legions of Mary
(St. Louis Room)
7pm: Pastoral Council
(Social Hall North)
5:30pm: Mass
Tuesday, January 26 Sunday, January 24 Monday, January 25
Days For Girls will meet Thursday, January 28 at 1pm. Attendance is limited due
to Covid-19 precautions. Please call Mary Ross (232-5080) if you’d like to attend.
I am Nancy Fink, an associate teacher in kindergarten. My husband
Craig and I have been married for 23 years. We have 5 children, 3 of
which are still at home. We have had at least one child enrolled at
St. Cecilia continuously since 2004. We are really looking forward to
having a wing of the school named after us when we are done paying
tuition in 2022!
I grew up in Mapleton, a one stoplight town, in western Iowa. I
graduated from Iowa State with a degree in Early Childhood
Education. In my free time I love to read, bake, garden, and knit. I
absolutely LOVE my job and the incredible people I work with.
St. Cecilia School has many exciting service projects and events planned for next
week. We will be having daily challenges and providing requested items to Martha's
House of Hope, Romero House Catholic Worker and St. Cecilia Hispanic Ministry.
One of the students' favorite days is 'ER' day where they can dress up in any hobby
or profession ending in 'ER,' such as Teacher, Baker, Carpenter, etc. It is fun to see
what they come up with. If you would like to support St. Cecilia School during this
week, we are running short on funds for our Backpack Buddies and Tuition
Assistance. Please contact the school office if you're able to help. Thank you for your
continued support and prayers for our school.
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January 24, 2021— Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Faith Formation
7:30am: Mass
7:30am: Mass
8am: Men’s Bible Study
(online)
1pm: Days for Girls (St. Louis Rm)
7pm: Knights of Columbus
(Social Hall South)
7pm: Becoming Catholic (online)
7:30pm: Pack 159 Committee
Meeting (St. Louis Room)
6:30am: Men’s Group Bible
Study (Oscar Romero Room)
9am: All School Mass
9am: CGS I
1:30pm: Library Committee
(St. Francis Library)
3:30pm: CGS I, II, III
5:30pm: Faith Formation (K-5 Grades)
6:30pm: Rosary (Exodus 90) (Church)
7:15pm: High School Small Groups,
Faith Formation (6th– 8th Grades)
5pm: Mass
Saturday, January 30 Friday, January 29 Thursday, January 28 Wednesday, January 27
Elementary Faith Formation:
First Communion parents meeting Wednesday Feb 3 at 6pm
in the church. This is for parents only.
Youth Ministry:
Life Teen is this Sunday, Jan. 24 at 7-8:30pm at St. Cecilia or
online. We will continue learning about the Mass with Parallel
Universe: Grace. Teens will hear of the reality of grace and
learn how to understand and cooperate with it.
This week’s EDGE night is The Great Idea and our big question
is Why am I here? Join us from 2-3:30pm to find out more.
Hope to see you there!
Eucharistic Adoration
Monday: 6pm-9pm (Church)
Tuesday: 8am-12pm (Church); 12pm-
9pm (Chapel)
Wednesday: 10am-9pm (Chapel)
Thursday: 8am-12pm (Church); 12pm-
9pm (Chapel)
Friday: 8am-12pm (Church); 12pm-9pm
(Chapel)
Adorers are required to wear masks, to social distance and
wipe their area before they leave.
Adoration Hours needing a second adorer include:
Wednesday: 6pm
Thursday: 2pm
Friday: 10 am, 2pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm
Spending one hour each week with Jesus in Eucharistic
Adoration may be just what you need to lift your spirits
during this time of the pandemic!
Please register at stceciliaparish.org.
Please Remember in your Prayers:
Patricia Rood
May the Lord grant peace and
consolation to her family in their time of
need. May she, and all who sleep in Christ, find God’s
presence, light, happiness, and peace.
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RECONCILIATION Saturday, 3:30—4:25pm
Please call the parish office for an appointment
for a different time
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 ..................................................... Rev. Don Czapla
....................... [email protected]
Pastoral Associate ............................ Jarrett Wendt
................................................................... [email protected]
Deacons ................................................. Gary Aitchison (retired)
................................................................... [email protected]
................................................................... Charles Bernhard (515)509-6867
................................................................... [email protected]
................................................................... Alan Christy (515)231-8099
................................................................... [email protected]
Ron Smith (515)441-0480
................................................................... [email protected]
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Director of Music & Liturgy.......... Robert Hauser
................................................................... [email protected]
Business Manager ............................. Bill Klein
................................................................... [email protected]
Administrative Assistant ............... Mary Sue Derks
................................................................... [email protected]
Administrative Assistant ............... Melissa Kaufman
[email protected] FAITH FORMATION
Phone ...................................................... (515)232-3514
Fax ........................................................... (515)232-2875
Director of Faith Formation ......... Katie Patrizio
................................................................... [email protected]
Director of Youth Ministry ........... Kayla Greiner
................................................................... [email protected]
Coordinator of Middle School Youth Ministry
................................................................... Zekiel Mientkiewicz
................................................................... [email protected]
Coord. Of Elementary Faith Formation…….Melissa Teggatz
................................................................... [email protected]
Administrative Assistant ............... Mary Downey
................................................................... [email protected]
SCHOOL
Phone ...................................................... (515)232-5290
Fax ........................................................... (515)232-2875
Principal ................................................ Sara Rooney
................................................................... [email protected]
Administrative Assistant ............... Lois Vidimos
................................................................... [email protected]
I am interested in becoming a member at St. Cecilia Parish
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Please return via mail or drop in collection basket.
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packet with additional information. You may also register
online at: http://www.stceciliaparish.org/become-
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If you or someone you know
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Intentions & Requests list,
please contact Janine Greenwood
at [email protected]
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