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 8, 2016 Ascension of the Lord
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HIGH SCHOOL
Gods Blessings for all the Mother’s today.
Archbishop Emeritus Jerome Hanus, O.S.B. will be celebrating his 50th anniversary to the priesthood later
this summer. On Pentecost Sun., May 15th at the 9AM Mass at the Cathedral of St. Raphael, Dubuque the public is invited to attend the Mass celebrated by Archbishop Hanus, with a simple reception following until 11:30AM.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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 6th grade and older are needed! Registration is open on the parish website.
Bible Study 10-11AM each Tues. morning led by Deacon John McCully.
Topic: "Biblical Covenants from Genesis-Revelation.”
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]
Life Night, Sundays Gathering of our high school community, 7-9PM Dates: 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.
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Congratulations 2016 Confirmandi
Mateo Balderas
Martin Barajas
Henry Bennett
James Bentley
Dana Bowden
Nathan Chasey
Blaire Collett
Caroline Culek
Beth Cyr
Alexander Delaney
Luke Dirks
Josiah Engelken
Nathan Espeset
Gabrielle Gianello
Oliver Gochè
Erica Gorden
Christian Graber
William Greder
Michael Holm
Madeleine Humpal-Pash
Tate Hustedt
Matias Ibarburu
Lucas Johnson
Anna Kazwell
Madison Klocke
Benjamin Lehmann
Sadie Lewis
Jacob Marks
Tiffany Mayberry
Hallie Meier
Anna Moss
Elizabeth Nelson
Grace Nelson
Dylan Nguyen
Morgan Ogg
Nathaniel Paskach
Teresa Pelzer
Jacob Pohlen
Isabel Polashek
Margaret Pollard
Brianna Richard
Trudy Schoepfer
Brendan Sellberg
Joel Stahr
Nicholas Thielen
James Volcko
Benjamin Von Arb
Danielle Wilkinson
May 8, 2016—Ascension of the Lord
STEWARDSHIP: Jesus ascended into heaven, blessing His disciples and promising that they would soon receive the power of the Holy Spirit. We who have received that promised gift of the Spirit are now empowered to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth—to use our time and talents to spread the good news of salvation.
CONTRIBUTIONS Month of May as of May 1, 2016
General Collection MTD $ 25,274 Budget March $ 95,877 YTD General Collections $1,112,741 YTD Budget $1,203,732 Annual Budget 2015-2016 $1,280,000
May God Bless Your Generosity
Happy Mother’s Day All-loving God, we give you thanks and praise for mothers young and old.
We pray for young mothers, who give life and count toes and tend to our every need;
May they be blessed with patience and tenderness to care for their families and themselves with great joy.
We pray for our own mothers who have nurtured and cared for us; May they continue to guide us in strong and gentle ways.
We remember mothers who are separated from their children because of war, poverty, or conflict; May they feel the loving embrace of our God who wipes every tear away.
We pray for women who are not mothers but still love and shape us with motherly care and compassion.
We remember mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers who are no longer with us but who live forever in our memory and nourish us with their love. Amen.
School Events Wed. 5/11: 9AM All School Mass Thurs. 5/12: 5th Grade Middle School Visits Tues. 05/17: 5-6:30PM-2016/17 Kindergarten Meet & Greet Wed. 05/18: 9AM-All School Mass & 5th Grade Graduation Thur./Fri. 05/20-05/21: Last Day of Preschool Classes
COMMUNITY
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 this weekend, 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.
SPORTS MINISTRY
PLANNED GIVING When it is our turn to join our Heavenly Father, what will we leave behind? Through planned gifts to our endowment, we can give a lasting gift. To learn how, rise up out of your chair and contact Frank Oppold (515-290-1163).
St. Cecilia Council of Catholic Women invites everyone to go and share a night of fun and good food to help our sister parishes in Marshalltown at the Pizza Ranch on South Center Street in Marshalltown on May 11th from 5-8PM. 10% of all sales and tips will go to the Marshalltown Deanery ACCW.
Coffee & Donuts will not be held in the Social Hall today, May 8. After May 15, Coffee & Donuts will be suspended. We are currently looking for new leadership; please contact the parish office if you’d like to volunteer.
Now available in the Parish Office, Notary. Please stop in or call 233-3092 for more information.
The color red...the color of fire, is the color used for Pentecost, when tongues of fire descend upon the disciples. We encourage you to wear something red to Mass next weekend.
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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 Sunday (No 7PM Mass after May 1)
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
Please Remember in Your Prayers: Karl Gschneider. May the Lord grant peace and consolation to his family in their time of need. May he and all who sleep in Christ, find in God’s presence, light, happiness and peace.
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 Tuesday, May 10 8:00AM: Ann Nostwich †
Wednesday, May 11 9:00AM: All-School Mass Priest’s Intention
Thursday, May 12 11:00AM: Funeral Mass for Mary Ann Quint
Friday, May 13 8:00AM: Don, Brad & Michelle Friedly †
Saturday, May 14 5:00PM: Anna Marie Best †
Sunday, May 15 8:30AM Parishioners of St. Cecilia 10:30AM: Mike Stahr † 5:00PM: Alvera Irlbeck` † Misa en Español
Readings for the Week of May 8, 2016 Sunday: 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 Monday: Acts 19:1-8/Ps 68:2-7/Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27/Ps 68:10-11, 20-21/Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38/Ps 68:29-30, 33-36/Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11/Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11/Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21/Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20/Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26/Ps 113:1-8/Jn 15:9-17 Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-30/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Extended Vigil: Gn 11:1-9/Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b/Ez 37:1-14/Jl 3:1-5/ Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-30/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Next Sunday: Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34/Rom 8:8-17 or 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13/Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26 or Jn 20:19-23 ©Liturgical Publications Inc.
New Adorers Needed Currently we need adorers for the following times: Wednesday – 7PM—8PM 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.
WHO IS HELPED BY STEPHEN MINISTRTY You may wonder just who is helped by the Stephen Ministers in our parish. Trained lay members at St. Cecilia and St. Thomas Aquinas are available as Stephen Ministers to respond to people who are: Discouraged, anxious, lonely Coping with divorce Grieving the loss of a loved one Hospitalized Experiencing loss of a job New to the community Having financial difficulties Terminally ill Going through transition Struggling with their faith With a commitment to confidentiality, they will "walk with" and provide "presence" for the hurting person in times of crisis and difficulty to provide distinctively Christian care. If you or someone you know would be helped by this ministry, please call Deacon Alan Christy 515-231-8099 or Anne Schmitt 515-291-8257 for more information.
STEPHEN MINISTRY
Summer is coming.. On Vacation? Want to see what is happening at St. Cecilia? Our bulletin is available on the website stceciliaparish.org Click on the Parish Tab and find the bulletin of your choice. Also, remember you can make your contribution VIA the website. Just look for “Online Giving” in the middle of the page.
Attention Lay Formation Alumni: Are you looking for an opportunity to deepen your faith and grow in holiness? Mark your calendar for the next Lay Formation Annual Retreat July 15-16 at Prairie Woods Franciscan Spirituality Center near Cedar Rapids. For more information, please contact Theresa Alt at 319-447-1132 or [email protected]
Emergency Residence Shelter, Director Position Open Please see bulletin boards in Northeast Hallway near the business office Social Justice—at entrance to the Worship Space
FAITH FORMATION COMMISSION
MEETINGS
May 8, 2016—Ascension of the Lord
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
Catholic Daughters will meet Thur., May 12 in the South Social Hall for dessert at 6PM. Visitors are very welcome. Please RSVP to Marilyn Krocheski at 292-9207. There will be a short business meeting.
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
St. Anne’s Circle will meet on Tues., May 10 at 11:30AM for lunch at Flame N Skewer. See you there.
How to Draw Your Loved One Back to the Church Video Series by Brandon Vogt
Tuesday Evenings 7-8:30PM from May 17-June14 St. Thomas Aquinas Lower Lounge Each week will include: Series Presentation & Small Group Discussions *RSVP Requested* No Cost Event. Sponsored by STA Domestic Church Institute
The Days for Girls Sewing Team will meet Tues., May 10 at 7PM in the Sunroom to assemble kits, cut and sew pattern pieces, etc.. New members are always welcome, whether you sew or not.
Parish Elections – May 21/22 For Pastoral Council, Catholic School Board & Faith Formation Commission Candidate information sheets will be a bulletin insert on the weekend of May 14/15. Information sheets will also be on the parish website – www.stceciliaparish.org
Absentee ballots will be available for voting in the parish office from Mon., May 16, through 2PM Fri., May 20.
Pastoral Council The Council is the vehicle for dialog about the life and activities of the parish, a forum for planning and evaluation. The role of the Pastoral Council is, through ongoing pastoral planning, to maintain the integrity of the parish mission and the goals and objectives related to it. The pastor seeks a collaborative relationship with the Pastoral Council, considering its guidance and active involvement in reaching consensus. The council meets monthly and members are elected to serve a 3-year term. Two youths also serve on the Pastoral Council. Each year a newly confirmed youth, from nominations submitted by the Youth Ministry team, will be elected to a two year term.
Faith Formation Commission The Faith Formation Commission determines goals and objectives to meet the educational & faith formation needs of the total parish community, which include: the religious education program, youth and child ministry, spiritual growth opportunities, adult and family education, and sacramental preparation. Members are elected to serve a 3-year term.
Saint Cecilia Parish Catholic School Board This Board is a permanent standing committee of the Faith Formation Commission specifically charged with governance of Saint Cecilia School subject to the policies and regulations that proceed from the Archdiocesan Catholic School Board, the Archdiocesan office of Faith Formation and Education, and in conformity with verification standards of the State of Iowa. Members are elected to serve a 3-year term.
Mary Ann Quint passed from this life at 89 years of age on Nov. 12, 2015 at Bethany Manor in Story City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11AM Thur., May 12 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Ames. Burial of the cremated remains will be at 3:15PM, Fri., May 13 at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Winthrop. Following the burial, the family will host a reception from 4-6PM at St. Patrick's Parish Center in Winthrop. Family and friends are welcome to attend the services. Condolences and photos may be shared at www.adamssoderstrum.com
Mark your calendars for the Called and Gifted Work-shop, coming to St. Cecilia – Fri., Sept. 9 (7-9:30PM) AND Sat., Sept. 10 (9AM–4PM), 2016. Registration and material fees are funded by the Klingseis Celebration Series and the 2015 Gala Fund-a-Need.
· Identify your spiritual gifts (“given for the common good” 1 Cor 12:7) and how to use them
· Learn about our common mission to the world as Church and your role in that mission
· Explore Church teaching on the laity and lay ministry; the nature of spiritual gifts, call and vocation; and how to undertake the process of discernment
· Discover resources to help you put your gifts into action in your parish community and beyond
· For more information go to: http://www.siena.org/Called-Gifted/called-a-gifted or contact Francine White (515-708-8825)
Registration is open now on the parish website: https://stceciliaparish.weshareonline.org CalledandGiftedWork-shop Sign up early to reserve your spot, as space is limited!
Rosary makers will meet Tues., May 17 at 9:30 at Audrey Marley’s home. Anyone wishing to make rosaries call 233-1393.
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.
