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May 24, 2015 P e n t e c o s t S u n d a y
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Fr. James L. Secora, Pastor
www.stceciliaparish.org
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
September 6, 2015– Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
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
FAITH FORMATION
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Life Teen, Sundays from 7-9PM
September 13- Distorted Direction
September 20- Secure Promise
September 27- Agape
YDisciple YDisciple is Wednesdays from 7:15-8:45PM Please email [email protected] for group assignments.
Teen Testimony “God works in mysterious ways. Mostly. But sometimes, he can very overt in showing how someone’s life should change. I have realized who much I have been lacking in my relationship with God, and, through adoration and truly praying for the first time in a long time, God fixed it. As one of the speakers told us this week, “Prayer does not help your relationship with God. Prayer is your relationships with God.” –LTLC 2015
Faith Formation Start Dates:
Elementary School
Sunday FF Class: September 13th, 9:00-10:15AM
Monday FF Class: September 14th, 6:15-7:30PM
The Christian Initiation of Adults process (RCIA) is continuing a fall series of “Inquiry” sessions on Thursday evenings. The group meets weekly – for 7 weeks - in the St. Louis Room from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. If you know someone who is interested in learning more about the Catholic Church, please invite them to one or more of these sessions. And just to make it a little easier for that person to attend, why not come with them? For more information please contact Jo Anne Dalhoff at [email protected] or 515-233-3092.
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 becoming a Catholic and celebrating the sacraments of Baptism or Confirmation and First Communion, please contact us at [email protected]
RCIA
EDGE Kickoff: September 13th, 7:00-9:00PM
Monday FF Class: September 14th, 7:15-8:30PM
Wednesday FF Class: September 16th, 7:15-8:30PM
Charles Bernhard, from our parish is a member of the diaconate formation process for the Archdiocese of Dubuque. His next step is Institution of Lector, which will be celebrated on Thur., Oct. 8, 2015 at St. Patrick Parish, Tama at 7PM. Archbishop Jackels will preside at this special Mass. All are welcome to attend.
Become a catechist We are still looking for more Catechists preschool through 8th grade Visit www.BecomeaCatechist.com for more information. Get Trained. Get In The Classroom. Change The World
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., October 22, 2015 at 6:15PM
Baptism Preparation II for second/later child – Next session: Thur., September 24, 2015 at 7:00PM
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
September 6, 2015—Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
•WELCOME•
STEWARDSHIP: The good steward must not show favoritism. The rich may have many material gifts to share, but St. James reminds us in the second reading that God has chosen the world’s poor to be rich in faith and inheri-tors of God’s kingdom.
TO OUR GUESTS 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.
PLANNED GIVING
CONTRIBUTIONS Month of August as of Aug. 31, 2015
General Collection MTD $ 77,120 YTD General Collections $ 154,791 YTD Budget $ 174,946 Annual Budget 2015-2016 $1,280,100
May God Bless Your Generosity
STEPHEN MINISTRY
As we consider our lives as Christians, it is good to ask ourselves if we are being stewards of our Church. Consider a planned perpetual gift of financial stewardship to our endowment. Not only are we stewards of our time, talent and treasure, we are also stewards of the assets that gave us the treasure and opportunity to develop our talents. For more information, please contact Frank Oppold—290-1163.
Stephen Ministry is based on the idea that all Christians are ministers; it is a way for St. Cecilia parishioners who have the gifts for CARING...to use those gifts to bring Christ's love to people in need. Stephen Ministers go through 50 hours of training to provide high quality, confidential, Christian care to individuals facing life challenges or difficulties. Stephen Ministers are each assigned a care receiver and meet with that person for about one hour a week, with the relationship lasting as long as the care receiver needs it. Are you being called to be a Stephen Minister? Please Contact Deacon Alan at 515-231-8099.
STEWARDSHIP MOMENT
Mon., 09/07: Labor Day – No School Wed., 09/09: All School Mass 9AM Thur., 09/10: School Picture Day (Please return the order form even if your child is NOT ordering school pictures. Please mark their name and ‘NO PICTURES.’) Wed., 09/16: All School Mass 9AM Friday, 09/18: FSA Preschool Welcome Lunch 11:15AM
SCRIP Mark your calendars...the next SCRIP sale will be Sept 12 and 13. This is a week later than normal due to Labor Day Weekend. Thanks for the continued support of our program!
Giving opportunity for Tuition Assistance. As we begin the Fall schedules we find there is an ongoing need for Tuition Assistance contributions to assist families with tuition for the school, for faith formation and for youth ministry.
With the educational opportunities we have at St. Cecilia, it is a blessing to see so many families wanting to help their children grow in their faith.
Some families, however, experience financial setbacks from time to time and really appreciate the assistance we offer to help them. Simply mark your contribution according to the education program you desire when you send it into the office. Thank you for considering a contribution to the assistance Program.
St. James teaches that those who are poor in the eyes of society are the ones who have been chosen to inherit the Kingdom of God. Indeed, we are saved because of our poverty; we are redeemed out of our need; not because of our material wealth or achievements that the world finds praiseworthy. St. James also suggests that we are stewards of others, especially the poor; and it is how we respond to the poor and needy that will define our relationship with the Lord. How do we respond to the less fortunate right within our own parish?
CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH To view the Catholic Catechism this week go to
www.usccb.org/catechism/text/
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Catholic Radio: Tune in to 1150AM (KWKY) for “Catholic Radio for the Heart of Iowa.” You can obtain a schedule of their radio programs at their website: www.kwky.com.
Saturday, September 5 5:00PM: Angel Larson
Sunday, September 6 8:30AM: Parishioners of St. Cecilia 10:30AM: Arlene Kapell Vick † 5:00PM: Youth of St. Cecilia & St. Thomas
Misa en Español
Tuesday, September 8 8:00AM: No Mass
Wednesday, September 9 9:00AM: All-School Mass
Thursday, September 10 8:00AM: Linus Putz †
Friday, September 11 8:00AM: Don, Brad & Michelle Fridley
Saturday, September 12 5:00PM: Theodore Nostwich †
Sunday, September 13 8:30AM: Parishioners of St. Cecilia 10:30AM: Ken Gillette † 5:00PM: Barbara Newman
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)
St. Thomas Aquinas Mass Times Weekend Masses 4:45PM Saturday
8:30AM & 10:30AM & 7PM (Sunday night Masses resumed on August 23)
Weekday Mass 12:00 Noon Monday-Friday
9:15PM Thursday (TNL)
Sts. Peter & Paul Mass Time 8:30AM Sunday in Gilbert
UPCOMING DEADLINES
September 20 bulletin announcements due by Friday, September 11
September 27 bulletin announcements due by Friday, September 18
Bulletin announcements are due by noon on the due date.
Readings for the Week of September 6, 2015 Sunday: Is 35:4-7a/Jas 2:1-5/Mk 7:31-37 Monday: Col 1:24--2:3/Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30/Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23 Wednesday: Col 3:1-11/Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: Col 3:12-17/Lk 6:27-38 Friday: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14/Lk 6:39-42 Saturday: 1 Tm 1:15-17/Lk 6:43-49 Next Sunday: Is 50:5-9a/Jas 2:14-18/Mk 8:27-35 ©Liturgical Publications Inc.
Some of our parishioners are highly allergic to perfumes and scented lotions. Please be considerate and
refrain from wearing perfumes and scented lotions to Mass.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Saint Cecilia Parish helps deliver Meals-On-Wheels the first two weeks of every month. We are currently in need of someone to deliver noon meals to shut-ins on the 1st Sunday of every month. Time commitment is at most 1 1/2 hours per month. Also needed are substitutes for occasional weekdays or weekends. For more information please call Cathy Kaspar at 233-0517 or 509-3246.
OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE
FAITH FORMATION COMMISSION
MEETINGS
September 6, 2015– Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Ric Nelson Chair 382-2024
Tina Colburn, Chair 509-1827 Jason O’Brien, President 233-6479
FINANCE COUNCIL
Mark Moore, Chair 337-1551
COMMUNITY
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
Please remember to Shop +1 and buy one extra item for the MICA Food Pantry each time you shop. Donations are collected on the third full weekend of
each month and brought to MICA by volunteers. Our next collection weekend is Sept. 19/20. Thank you!
The Days for Girls sewing team will meet Tues., Sept. 8 at 7PM in the Sun Room. Please bring your sewing machines, rulers and scissors. New members are always welcome!
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
The CARPENTER SHOP STA Coffee Shop Event: Friends, Music, Snacks Fri., Sept. 11 at 7PM at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Lower Lounge Featured Speaker: LUKE SPEHAR Luke is a professional singer, songwriter and performer with 3 music CDs released. He will share his personal faith testimony and perform his original music. "We all need to be inspired from time to time, especially in our spiritual journeys. Luke Spehar is using music in a powerful way to inspire the people of our times.” Matthew Kelly, founder of DynamicCatholic.com Taylor Fernholtz, an ISU student, will also share his faith story.
Cub Scout Pack 159 would like to invite any family interested in Cub Scouting to come meet the pack at our fall picnic. The Picnic will be held Sun., Sept 13 from 1-3PM at the Hickory Shelter at Brookside Park. For more information contact the Cubmaster Eric Lehmkuhl at [email protected] or (515) 290-1778 or Jon Ryan at [email protected] or (515) 337-1016. (Pack 159 is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Cub Scouts is for boys in grades 1 through 5. Boys may begin scouting at any grade.)
An informational meeting for joining Teams of Our Lady will be held on Tues., Sept. 8 at 7PM at the Stritzel home. TOOL is a group of 5-7 couples that meet monthly for a meal, sharing, support, prayer and study a catholic topic that has a family/marriage/spiritual focus. As part of an international movement recognized by the Pope, we strive to live and grow in the vocation of marriage. There are couples of all ages in Teams of Our Lady, with and without children. Call Stephen and Mary Stritzel with questions at 515-268-0211.
St. Anne’s Circle will meet on Tues., Sept. 8 at 9:30AM in the South Social Hall.
Families with young children: please join us for the St. Cecilia Playgroup...all are welcome! This month playgroup will meet on Sept. 2 & 16 following the 9AM Mass, from approximately 10:00-11:30 at Moore Memorial Park (3050 Northridge Pkwy). Playgroup will also meet September 8 & 22 at Daley Park (340 Wilder Blvd) from 10:00-11:30. For more information, please contact Jessica Loecke at (515) 451-8126 or [email protected].
The next Military Caring Church Coffee is scheduled for Sat., Sept. 12 at 9AM in the South Social Hall. Active mili-tary, military veterans, spouses, and their families are welcome to attend. If you know a person that has not participated in our group, please bring them with you. For more information contact Howard Lehmkuhl at 515-520-7261.
SAVE THE DATE Liturgical Formation Night Thursday, Sept. 17 at 7PM. Gather in the Social Hall
Date Night will kickoff off on Sept. 12 with a social and overview of the topics for the coming year. Meal at 6:15PM and social/program at 7PM. ALL ADULTS are invited not just couples. Childcare is available. If possible, please RSVP to [email protected] or by calling 515-441-0480 for meal
Thursday, September 10, Catholic Daughters will meet in the South Social Hall for dinner at 6PM, followed by a short business meeting. At 7:30PM, State Officer, Diane Moritz, will speak about the identity and mission of Catholic Daughters. Visitors are very welcome. Dinner RSVP to Marilyn Krocheski, 292-9207.
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
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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.