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May 14, 2017 Fifth Sunday of Easter

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

Saint Cecilia

Catholic Church

Fr. James L. Secora, Pastor www.stceciliaparish.org

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YOUTH MINISTRY AND FAITH FORMATION

MARRIAGE CORNER

“Do not let your hearts be troubled,” says Jesus. (Jn 14:1) What causes your heart to be troubled? What causes your spouse’s heart to be troubled? Share your troubles with each other. Then give them to Jesus and pray for peace in your marriage and in your home.

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: Thurs., June 22 at 6:15PM

Baptism Preparation II for second child – Next session: Thurs., May 25 at 7PM

Baptism Preparation III for third/later child – By special arrangement

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

BAPTISM PREPARATION

Elementary Faith Formation

Vacation Bible School: Maker Fun Factory!

VBS will take place July 24-28, 9AM—NOON each day. Please visit https://vbspro.events/p/events/stcecilia to register your children. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Susan

Vernon at susvernon@gmail.com . Anchor Youth Ministry

WANTED: Volunteers for Vacation Bible School July 24-28. Any person who is entering 6th grade or older is invited to volunteer for VBS. We need middle, high school, and college students as well as adults to spend their mornings with us that week. Please sign up at: https://vbspro.events/p/events/stcecilia. It’s a fun week and you won't regret it! Calling all Musicians! Looking for guitarists, pianists and vocal-ists to lead high schoolers in worship 30 minutes a week in the evenings. Please contact Anna Steele at asteele@stceciliaparish.org

STEPHEN MINISTRY

"I am the way, the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father but through me". John 14: 6 In today's gospel, Jesus instructs us to be his instruments in helping others to follow his way. He has given all of us the opportunity to have concern and awareness for people in our lives who might be struggling with seeing "the way" of Christ. Stephen Ministers are servants of Jesus, trained to provide personal and confidential support for people who are facing life's difficulties. An outreach to a Stephen Minister could be helpful in finding "the way" either for you or someone you know. For information and referral help, contact Deacon Alan Christy (515-231-8099) or Anne Schmitt (515-291-8257).

Website: www.stceciliaparish.org/home/stephen-ministry/

A mother’s love is eternal. When making a planned gift to our endowment in your mother’s

name, you create a perpetual remembrance of her love. Honor MOM on this Mother’s Day and pass on the faith that was so important to her by making a gift in her name to our endowment fund. Please contact Frank Oppold 290-1163.

Summer opportunities!

Like games? Like movies? Anchor Edge’s Game or Movie Night every Thursday from 6:15-8:15PM will feature a spectacular game and a fantastic film for its entertainment…and don’t forget about the delicious snacks! Anchor Edge is also hosting a book club this summer Tuesdays from 1:30-3PM. Join us for an exciting adventure as we journey through a beloved classic The Chronicles of Narnia, by C.S. Lewis. Totus Tuus “Totally Yours”

A week long summer program will be taking place at STA that is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic faith through evangelization, catechesis, Christian witness, and Eucharis-tic worship. Sign up at http:/tinyurl.com/m5852cp 6th grade: July 17-21, 9AM-2:30PM 7th-12th grade: July 16-20, 7-9PM Daily Bread- High schoolers are invited to Mass and lunch each Wednesday. Meet at STA for 12PM Mass and then head out for a yummy lunch afterwards!

Happy Mother’s Day, 2017!

A Blessed and happy Mother’s Day to the women of our parish. Whether wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, niece, or a woman who exercises “mother-like-care” in your professional or work life, we give thanks for each and all of you today!

May 14, 2017 - Fifth Sunday of Easter

CONTRIBUTIONS Month of May 2017

General Collection MTD $ 24,181 Budget May $ 94,765 YTD General Collections $1,074,232 YTD Budget May 30 $1,233,719 YTD Actual 5/31/2016 $1,196,631 Annual Budget 2016-2017 $1,319,000

May God Bless Your Generosity

STEWARDSHIP MOMENT

In the reading from the Acts of the Apostles we see how the first community of Christians gathered together to discern and resolve how to care for each others’ needs. As good stewards of the sisters and brothers who gathered around the Eucharistic table, the community of faith selected those among them who were to ensure that no one was neglected. How do we resolve to serve the needs of our parish family? How do we ensure that those who might be perceived to be the least of our brothers and sisters are not left alone and neglected?

Stewardship: “Those who have faith in Me will do the works I do, and far greater than these,” Jesus tells His disciples. That’s quite an assignment for us as Christian stewards!

Did you know that Catholic Charities: Jail & Prison Ministry program participants are 49% less likely to reoffend when compared to the state’s average rate? This work saves taxpayer money, decreases the strain on our law enforcement and most im-portantly improves the quality of life for those in the program and their families. Support this important work, and much more with your gift to the Catholic Charities Annual Appeal. Learn more at www.CatholicCharitiesDubuque.org.

SCRIP: Just in time for Graduation/Mothers Day/End of School Year Ideas/Birthdays----Great Lakes Scrip Center is offering some popular cards in low denominations. The offer runs from April 8 through May 26 while supplies last. Check on-line to see the full list. (Amazon $10; Starbucks $5; Target $10; Applebee's $10: Walmart $10)

SCRIP

Hold My Mother Close Heavenly Father, hold my mother close to your Heart as we hold her close to mine. Let her know today and every day how much we love her. Lord, comfort her mind and reassure her that her motherly care was everything we needed and wanted and that we love her dearly.

Lord, comfort her body as she ages and grant her health and vitality as she goes through her days here on earth. Bring all good things to my precious mother, dear God, and bless her every day, in every way. Amen!

School Events: Wednesday, May 17: 9AM All School Mass Monday, May 22: Field Day (Rain Date-May 26) Wednesday, May 24: 9AM All School Mass & 5th Grade Graduation Thursday & Friday, May 25 & 26: Last Days of Preschool Classes

The decision to send our precious angel to St. Cecilia School was certainly without question. My husband and I were both raised Catholic to parents who were intimately involved in the Catholic Church. In fact, my husband’s dad currently serves as a permanent deacon and my mom is a lay minister of the church. Growing up, my husband and I both experienced immacu-late benefits of attending catholic school, therefore when selecting a school of choice for our daughter, St. Cecilia was always first. St. Cecilia provides an exceptional academic curriculum which focuses on core courses such as math, science, social studies, language arts, and technology, coupled with a foundational empha-sis on religion. This religious emphasis disseminates very admirable qualities embedded within our daughter’s character. Qualities such as kindness, love, empathy and care for peers, respect, leadership, cultural awareness, tranquility, and obedience are just some of the many traits that define her character. We are very thankful to St. Cecilia for helping set this foundation. Ayinde & Emalie Popo

Testimonial

Please remember to Shop +1 and buy one extra item for the MICA Food Pantry when you shop. Our next collection is May 20/21.

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St. Thomas Aquinas Mass Times Weekend Masses 4:45PM Saturday

8:30AM, 10:30AM Sunday

Weekday Mass 12PM Monday-Friday

9:15PM Thursday

Sts. Peter & Paul Mass Time 8:30AM Sunday in Gilbert

Saturday, May 13 5:00PM: Pat Derks †

Sunday, May 14 8:30AM: Parishioners of St. Cecilia 10:30AM: Anna Marie Best † 5:00PM: Special Intention (Misa en Español)

Tuesday, May 16 8:00AM: Mary Ann Quint † Wednesday, May 17 9:00AM: All-School Mass

Thursday, May 18 8:00AM: Sonny Lyons † Friday, May 19 8:00AM: Youth of St. Cecilia, St. Thomas

& Sts. Peter & Paul

Saturday, May 20 5:00PM: Jim (Bud) Kearns †

Sunday, May 21 8:30AM: Parishioners of St. Cecilia 10:30AM: Alvera Irlbeck† 5:00PM: Brad †, Michelle †& Don Friedly † (Misa en Español)

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)

UPCOMING DEADLINES

May 27/28 bulletin announcements Due by noon on Friday, May 19

June 3/4 bulletin announcements Due by noon on Friday, May 26

Announcements can be sent to

parish-office@stceciliaparish.org.

Sunday Homebound Ministry/Hospital Ministry:

If you or someone you know is sick, hospitalized or homebound, please contact the parish office at 515-233-3092 or Julie Haas at 515-232-7138 to arrange for homebound or hospital visits.

BECOMING CATHOLIC Would you like to learn more about the Catholic Faith? Are you thinking about possibly becoming Catholic? If so, we would love to talk to you about this! The process of becoming Catholic is deeply personal and no two faith journeys are identical. We would really like to meet you and accompany you along your journey if you will allow us. Don’t travel alone! This process is open any time during the year for adults (or children older than 7) who are interested in becoming Catholic, or for Baptized Catholics who never received their First Communion or Confirmation. Please contact us at: RCIA@stceciliaparish.org, or 515-233-3092, or stop in the parish office 8:30AM—4PM on Monday-Thursday, 8:30AM—2:30PM on Friday. Parishioners: Do you know anybody who is thinking about becoming Catholic? Please pray for them, walk with them on their journey, and encourage them to contact us! A great info resource is www.formed.org, code: a12562

Readings for the Week of May 14, 2017 Sunday: Acts 6:1-7/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19/1 Pt 2:4-9/Jn 14:1-12 Monday: Acts 14:5-18/Ps 115:1-4, 15-16/Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28/Ps 145:10-13ab, 21/Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6/Ps 122:1-5/Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21/Ps 96:1-3, 10/Jn 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31/Ps 57:8-10, 12/Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10/Ps 100:1b-3, 5/Jn 15:18-21 Next Sunday: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17/Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20/1 Pt 3:15-18/ Jn 14:15-21

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Come to Me, all you who are weary and heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Matt 11:28 Jesus is waiting for you! Spend time with Him in the Burke Chapel in Eucharistic Adoration. These hours are currently open and in need of new adorers:

2AM, 4AM Mondays 11AM, 8PM Fridays 12AM midnight and 10AM Saturdays

Contact: Cyndi Volcko 515-451-4749 or cvolcko@gmail.com or online at the St. Cecilia website at stcames.org.

Bible Study meets on Tuesdays from 10-11:30AM in the St. Louis Room. Please join us.

FAITH FORMATION COMMISSION

PASTORAL COUNCIL

Ric Nelson, Chair 451-8384

Joe Baumgarten, Chair 337-1134

Susan McNicholl, Chair 231-0585

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 Oscar Romero 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

The Social Justice Committee will meet on May 15 at 7PM in the Oscar Romero Room. All are welcome to attend.

May 14, 2017—Fifth Sunday of Easter

MEETINGS & EVENTS

Mother’s Day Brunch: May 14, 9-10:30AM. Anchor YM cordi-ally invites you to our delicious Mother’s Day Brunch! The menu will include: a Waffle Bar, Made to Order Omelets, Fruit Salad and all the fixings. All proceeds support the upcoming trip to NCYC.

Please Remember in Your Prayers: Bilhildis Burns. May the Lord grant peace and consolation to her family in their time of need. May she, and all who sleep in Christ, find in God’s presence, light, happiness and peace.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE CELEBRATION The Sacrament of Marriage can be celebrated at a time convenient to the couple and in accordance with the parish schedule. The date and time of the celebration must be scheduled only with a priest or deacon of the parish. Since it is necessary for the couple to partici-pate in marriage preparation prior to their wedding,

the couple must contact a priest or deacon of the parish preferably one year prior to the desired wedding date, but no less than six months prior to their desired date. The St Cecilia Wedding Guidelines 2017, which is available from the Parish Office and on our website, contains additional information and guidelines. Also, please see Wedding Music Guidelines and Wedding Music Out-line for guidance and assistance in choosing your wedding music.

The Parish Directory photography days are coming to a close soon. Our next step is to continue maintaining and updating member contact information. We have a small group of wonderful volunteers who have offered their help---and that's very much ap-preciated. We still need some additional volunteers --- will you be able to help out? Please contact the parish office if you can share a few hours of your time with this project. Thanks!

Mother's Day Carnation Sale: May 13-14. Take time after Mass Mother's Day weekend in the narthex to pick up a carnation for all the special mothers in your life. A suggested donation of $2 per flower will help the Ames Informed Choices Medical Clinic in their efforts to care for pregnant mothers and their unborn children. Sponsored by the St. Cecilia Sanctity of Human Life Committee.

The Emergency Residence Project is hiring a part-time Shelter Coordinator for its men’s shelter. The position provides direct client support to people who are experiencing homelessness. For more information or interest in this position please contact the Executive Director, Carrie Dunnwald at 515-232-8075 or Carrie-Dunnwald@outlook.com.

Please join us for the next Man-Up event on Monday, May 15 at St. Cecilia Parish in Ames. Pastor Kelly Vander Woude from Ames Trinity Christian Reformed Church will share with us his personal faith journey, his role as the volunteer chaplain with the Ames Police Department and his involvement with the Central Iowa Emergency Services. Rosary at 5:40PM, Mass/Evening Prayer at 6PM, Dinner at 6:30PM, Speaker at 7PM. Please join us for all or just for a portion!

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH

Honduran Coffee Sale: May 21 after Masses.

Rosary makers will meet at 9:30AM on Wednesday, May 17 at Dixie Lickteig’s home. Anyone wishing to make rosaries, call 515-233-1393.

Please join us for the St. Cecilia Playgroup. All ages are welcome! Playgroup will meet the following dates May 17, 23 at Inis Grove Park (west side) from 10-11:30AM. Rain and cold weather location will be at St. Cecilia in the Oscar Romero Room. For more information, please contact Rebecca Finch at 816-668-8569 or stcplaygroup@gmail.com.

CELEBRATE THE WOMAN YOU ARE! Ladies of the parish, we hope you can join us for a women’s retreat evening on Friday, June 9! This event will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas in Ames and is open to women from all local/nearby communities. Cost is just $25 and registration is now open at: https://staparish.weshareonline.org/celebratethewomanyouare

6PM Rosary; 6:30PM Check-in & Beverages; 7PM Dinner; 7:45PM Speaker

Parish Elections—May 20 & 21: Ballots will be in the pews next weekend. Please plan to participate in the voting process. Absentee ballots will be available in the parish office beginning Monday, May 15 (8:30AM) — Friday, May 19 (until 2:15PM).

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 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; Saturday 12PM (*The rosary is said for Pro-life the first Mon. of each month.) Prayer Group……..Tuesday 7:00PM-7:30PM Adoration 7:30PM--8:00PM Rosary 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 3:30-4:30PM 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 jsecora@stceciliaparish.org Pastoral Associate ............... Jarrett Wendt jwendt@stceciliaparish.org Deacons ............................... Gary Aitchison (515)296-2966 gaitchis@iastate.edu Mark Bortle (515)291-4989 markbortle@mchsi.com Alan Christy (515)231-8099 deacon.alan.christy@gmail.com John McCully jmccully@iastate.edu Ron Smith (515)441-0480 deaconron.ames@gmail.com Director of Music & Liturgy...Robert Hauser bhauser@stceciliaparish.org Business Manager……………..Char VanKerckvoorde cvankerck@stceciliaparish.org Administrative Assistant .... Mary Sue Derks msderks@stceciliaparish.org Administrative Assistant .... Simone Donovan sdonovan@stceciliaparish.org

FAITH FORMATION Phone ................................... (515) 232-3514 Fax ........................................ (515) 232-2875

Director of Youth Ministry…..Anna Steele asteele@stceciliaparish.org Coordinator of Middle School Youth Ministry… Zekiel Mientkiewicz zmientk@stceciliaparish.org Administrative Assistant……….Anna Maher amaher@stceciliaparish.org

SCHOOL Phone ................................... (515) 232-5290 Fax ........................................ (515) 232-2875 Principal .............................. Ervin Rowlands erowlands@stceciliaschoolames.org Administrative Assistant .... Lois Vidimos lvidimos@stceciliaschoolames.org

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PRAYER CHAIN

Call requests to Melissa Bortle at 232-8354.