Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
January 22, 2017 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saint Cecilia Catholic Church
2 9 0 0 H o o ve r Ave n u e ● A m e s , I A 5 0 010
Fr. James L. Secora, Pastor www.stceciliaparish.org
FORMED by the Word of God …
UNITED by the Holy Eucharist ...
ENLIVENED by the Holy Spirit!
2 | Welcome to St. Cecilia Catholic Church
YOUTH MINISTRY AND FAITH FORMATION Faith Formation and CGS classes will take place as normal this week.
Monday: 6:15-7:30PM 1st-5th grade and CGS Level 1 Tuesday: 9:30-11AM CGS Level 1; 11:15AM-12:15PM CGS Level 1 Wednesday: 2:30-4PM CGS Level 1; 4:30-5:45PM CGS Level 1; 4:30-5:45PM PreK-5th grade Anchor Youth Ministry
January 22nd: 7-8:15PM: EDGE Small Groups 7-9pm: Life Teen January 23rd: 6:15-7:30PM: Middle School Faith Formation January 25th: 7:15-8:30PM: Middle School Faith Formation 7:15-8:45pm: YDisciple January 27th: 4:45-midnight: Winter Jam—Anchor EDGE will be heading to Wells Fargo Arena for this awesome Christian concert featuring bands Tenth Avenue North, Newsong, and Thousand Foot Krutch, and more! 6th-8th graders can sign up by visiting this link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040c4da9a62fab9-anchor
February 17-19th, Friday 5PM-Sunday 3pm: JOURNEY Sophomore Confirmation Retreat
Journey is a Confirma-tion retreat for St. Thom-as Aquinas and St. Cecil-ia sophomore candidates. The weekend will focus on the call to discipleship and the relationship between Baptism, First Communion and Confir-mation. Journey focuses on the role of adventure in the life of following Christ. Located at Camp Quaker Heights in Eldo-ra, Iowa. Sign up by visit-
ing this link: https:/stceciliaparish.weshareonline.org/ws/opportunities/ConfirmationRetreat.
Any upperclassmen interested in joining the Journey Retreat team can send a message on the Leadership Text for more information.
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: [email protected], or 515-233-3092, or stop in the parish office 8:30AM—4PM on Monday-Thursday, 8:30AM—2:30PM on Friday. We look forward to seeing you soon! 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
"Formation for All" is an online program designed to help Catholics of all ages to learn and pray about Respect Life and Social Justice issues. Sessions are designed for all ages and various settings. To access these sessions go to: dbqarch.org/rlsj/formation.
FORMATION FOR ALL
MARRIAGE CORNER
“I urge you . . .agree in what you say . . .be united in the same mind and in the same purpose . . .” (1Cor 1:10-11) Moral decisions often involve how we use our time and money. Do I spend too many work hours away from home? Should both of us work outside the home? How many children should we have? Decide prayerfully and together.
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., Feb. 23 at 6:15PM
Baptism Preparation II for second child – Next session: Thurs., March 23 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
Please Remember in Your Prayers:. Kim Michael Frantzen
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.
Did you know you can watch Catholic Programming on the Archdiocese website? Archdbq.org and Catholictv.com.
CONTRIBUTIONS Month of January as of January 16, 2017
General Collection MTD $ 54,429 Budget January $ 109,195 YTD General Collections $ 683,535 YTD Budget $ 857,729 Annual Budget 2016-2017 $1,319,000
May God Bless Your Generosity
January 22, 2017 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
5TH GRADE TRIP FUNDRAISER
January 21/22
One dozen dynamite reasons to check out St. Cecilia School for your child's education:
1. In our Christ-centered environment, we live our faith in all that we do and learn as we seek to be Jesus' disciples 2. We employ a caring staff who takes pride in getting to know every child, creating a family-like environment 3. Proven to be one of the top academic schools in the state, beginning at the preschool level 4. We strive to develop the whole child through differentiat-ed learning in all subjects 5. Low student to teacher ratio and teacher support staff that allows us to meet all learning styles 6. Freshly prepared on-site nutritious lunches 7. Many activities are created to help students foster their leadership skills for the future 8. Students are given outstanding opportunities to express themselves through the fine arts, including fabulous school band and vocal concert performances 9. Supportive and caring Family School Association who plans many fun family/school activities throughout the year 10. Tuition funding offered through both “Our Faith, Our Child, Our Future” Student Tuition Organization and local St. Cecilia Parish 11. Before and after school care available through Ames Community Preschool Center 12. Extra-curricular activities offered, such as Chess Club, Lego League, After School Art and STEM If interested in St. Cecilia School, please contact the school office at #515-232-5290 for a tour and more information.
On Sunday, January 29th from 11AM to 1PM, the Saint Cecilia 5th grade class will be hosting a Pasta Lunch Fundraiser in the Social Hall. There will be pasta, bread, salad, and dessert. Gluten-free pasta will be available upon request. A free will donation will be collected. The 5th grade class trip to Omaha and the Henry Doorly Zoo in May is an annual tradition where students learn, serve others, and have fun! Thank you for your support!
Thank you to the St. Cecilia school children who submitted original posters for the Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. All 142 posters were on display in the Narthex from December 19 to January 1. Congrat-ulations to the artists with the winning poster designs in each of three age catego-ries: 1st place, Luci Walton, age 7; Brennan Swanson, age 8; Sarah Atwood-Rosati, age 11. 2nd place, Molly Weiler, age 7; Alison Grandgenett, age 8; Nora Ryan, age 11. 3rd place, Libby Carl, age 5; Bowen Walton, age 8; Jonah White, age 11. Pictures of the win-ning posters are posted on the parish web site. Search for "KCIC" to easily find them and keep the Christmas cheer.
KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS
School Events (continued)
Wednesday, 01/25: 9AM All School Mass
Catholic Schools Week: 01/29 to 02/04 “Communities of Faith, Knowledge & Service”
Sunday, 01/29: 11AM Pasta Lunch (Social Hall) followed by 1PM Talent Show (Multi-Purpose Room) Monday, 01/30: 2:15PM All School Rosary (Church) and 6:30PM Marketing Meeting Wednesday, 02/01: 9AM All School Mass followed by Volunteer Appreciation Reception – All are Welcome! Thursday, 02/02: 6PM Curriculum Night (Multi-Purpose Room)
4 | Welcome to St. Cecilia Catholic Church
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
Sts. Peter & Paul Mass Time 8:30AM Sunday in Gilbert
Saturday, January 21 5:00PM: Ed Fawkes †
Sunday, January 22 8:30AM: Parishioners of St. Cecilia 10:30AM: Living & Deceased Catholic Daughters 5:00PM: John Kock† Misa in Espanol
Tuesday, January 24 8:00AM: J. Randall Mortimer † Wednesday, January 25 9:00AM: All-School Mass
Thursday, January 26 8:00AM: Merle Garman † Friday, January 27 8:00AM: Dixie Lickteig
Saturday, January 28 5:00PM: Fred & Agatha Varnum †
Sunday, January 29 8:30AM: Parishioners of St. Cecilia 10:30AM: Don, Brad & Michelle Friedly † 5:00PM: Lueth Family Misa in Espanol
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)
Readings for the Week of January 22, 2017 Sunday: Is 8:23--9:3/Ps 27/1 Cor 1:10-13, 17/Mt 4:12-23 or 4:12-17 Monday: Heb 9:15, 24-28/Ps 98/Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10/Ps 40/Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22/Ps 117/Mk 16:15-18 Thursday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5/Ps 96/Mk 4:21-25 Friday: Heb 10:32-39/Ps 37/Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19/Lk 1/Mk 4:35-41 Next Sunday: Zep 2:3; 3:12-13/Ps 146/1 Cor 1:26-31/Mt 5:1-12a
UPCOMING DEADLINES
February 4/5 bulletin announcements Due by noon on Friday, January 27
February 11/12 bulletin announcements
Due by noon on Friday, February 3
Announcements can be sent to [email protected].
Inclement Weather Notice All Parish Closings are posted on the website stceciliaparish.org. If school is canceled or dismissed early during the week, Eucharistic Adoration and evening activities are suspended.
Weekend Weather Church Closing. Please visit the website for updates. If it is hazardous—icy or a blizzard—please use your best judgment.
Bible Study meets on Tuesdays from 10-11:30AM in the St. Louis Room.
We hope that God will grant you peace and rest while you are under our roof today. May this church be your “second” home. May those you love be near you in thought and prayer. Even though we may not get to know you, We pray that you will be comfortable and happy as if you were in your own church home. May whatever need brought you our way find a hearing by God. When you leave, may your journey be safe. We pray you God’s peace.
WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS
Join us for St. Thomas Aquinas’ Annual Celebration January 28, 2017
The TOMS (Together Our Mission Is Service) event brings students and resident parishioners together to raise funds for parish-wide immersion, and educational and faith formation-related events. Tickets are available at tomsevent.com or at St. Thomas Aquinas at 292-3810.
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS — TOMS EVENT
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
January 22, 2017—Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
MEETINGS & EVENTS
Parish Directory Scheduled For Summer 2017. St. Cecilia will be publishing a new parish directory. Mark
your calendars to have your and/or your family picture taken to be included in the directory. If you have any questions, please call the parish office at 233-3092 or email [email protected].
"Building A Thriving Marriage" - Strong marriages don’t happen by chance. Successful marriages require self-awareness, grace, and forgiveness. What obstacles get in the way of a successful marriage, and what are the principles we need to form a marriage that thrives? All adults from the area are invited to join us February 4 in the St.Cecilia - St. Louis Room. Meal and refreshments will be provided. Please gather for the meal at 6:15PM, followed by "Building A Thriving Marriage" at 7PM, concluding by 8:45PM. We will provide a 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 Febru-ary 4. Please know you are welcome to join us, if you have not made a reservation.
The St. Cecilia Family School Association (FSA) presents TRIVIA NIGHT on Saturday, January 28 at the Ames Golf & Country Club. FSA will use the funds raised at this event to provide events and other needs for the school and students of St. Cecilia School. Doors open at 6PM and trivia will begin at 7PM. For more information and to register, go to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4daca62fa1f94-stcecilias1 or contact Angela Carl at (515) 357-7140 or [email protected]. Cost is $12.50 per person.
The Days for Girls afternoon sewing team will meet Thursday, January 26 from 1-3PM in the St. Mother Teresa Room. We welcome new members and those who want more information on the project. See www.daysforgirls.org for an overview of what we do.
St. Mary’s Circle will meet at 1:30PM, Thursday, February 2 in the South Social Hall. Members should come prepared to share a special memory or a favorite item. For information, call Paula, 268-3376.
A new start to the New Year: Join Knights of Columbus! Catholic Men, have you considered becoming a Knight of Columbus? We strive to live out Christ's call through our example of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. The St. Cecilia council will host a new member initiation today, Sunday, January 22 at 1:30PM. To make application or for more information about what is involved in being a Knight of Columbus, contact Grand Knight Emil Polashek at [email protected], 515-451-3314 or Membership Director Dan Rajewski 515-291-5698.
Please join the Sanctity of Human Life Committee in a pray-er service in the Burke Chapel, Sunday, January 22 from 3-4PM. As we mourn the 44th anniversary of our nation’s legalization of abortion, we grieve the loss of nearly 59,000,000 of God’s precious infants. We pray for healing, restoration, and movement toward a culture of life. Contact Garland Dahlke: 515-460-0403.
Save Your Stamps! St. Cecilia Council of Catholic Women would love to have your cancelled stamps. Please save all stamps except the flag stamps & trim around the stamp 1/4” if possible, put them in an envelope marked “stamps” and place them in the gold box in the narthex. Money raised from the sale of these stamps goes to help the missions. For questions, please call Carolyn Konechne at 232-3399.
STEPHEN MINISTRY
"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds." Hebrews 10:24
The words "one another" or "each other" are used more than 50 times in the New Testament. What this tells us is that God did not create us to be independent. He created us to be interdependent. We are made in His own image - to be loving, caring and forgiving, He created us to need one another. "It is not good that man should be alone" (Genesis 2:18h). Do we recognize the need in those one another's and do we reach out to them? We have received God's grace and light and are called upon to bring His grace into the lives of others. Please pray for this year's class of Stephen Ministers who are nearing completion of their training. They will join 30 current Stephen Ministers who are serving the Ames Area Catholic Ste-phen Ministry. For information contact Anne Schmitt (515-291-8257) or Deacon Alan (515-231-8099).
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT
Please remember to Shop +1 and buy one extra item for the MICA Food Pantry when you shop. Our next collection is Feb. 18/19.
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 (*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.
6 | Welcome to St. Cecilia Catholic Church
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 [email protected] Pastoral Associate ............... Jarrett Wendt [email protected] Deacons ............................... Gary Aitchison (515)296-2966 [email protected] Mark Bortle (515)291-4989 [email protected] Alan Christy (515)231-8099 [email protected] John McCully [email protected] Ron Smith (515)441-0480 [email protected] Director of Music & Liturgy...Robert Hauser [email protected] Business Manager……………..Char VanKerckvoorde [email protected] Administrative Assistant .... Mary Sue Derks [email protected] Administrative Assistant .... Simone Donovan [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… Zekiel Mientkiewicz [email protected] Administrative Assistant……….Anna Maher [email protected]
SCHOOL Phone ................................... (515) 232-5290 Fax ........................................ (515) 232-2875 Principal .............................. Ervin Rowlands [email protected] Administrative Assistant .... Lois Vidimos [email protected]
Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stcames
PRAYER CHAIN
Call requests to Melissa Bortle at 232-8354.
