february 28, 2016 third sunday of lent saint cecilia · we are being stewards of our church....
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2 9 0 0 H o o ve r Ave n u e ● A m e s , I A 5 0 010
Saint Cecilia Catholic Church
Fr. James L Secora, Pastor www.stceciliaparish.org
February 28, 2016—Third Sunday of Lent
FORMED by the Word of God … UNITED by the Holy Eucharist … ENLIVENED by the Holy Spirit!
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Communal Celebrations
***St. Cecilia*** Thur., Mar. 3 at 7PM
***St. Thomas Aquinas*** Mon., Feb. 29 at 7PM
***St. Peter and Paul*** Thur., Mar. 10 at 7PM
Individual Celebrations Saturday afternoons: 3:15-4:30PM
Fri., Mar. 18, 11AM-Noon Wed., Mar. 23, 5:30PM – 7PM
STATIONS OF THE CROSS The traditional Lenten devotion, Stations of the Cross will be
prayed each Friday night of lent at 5:30PM.
HOLY WEEK
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, March 20: Palms blessed before all Masses.
Saturday, 5PM and Sunday, 8:30AM Masses begin in the Church.
Sunday, 10:30AM Mass begins with everyone assembling in Narthex with blessing of palms and
Palm Sunday procession to the Church for Mass. (Incense used at 10:30AM)
Holy Thursday, March 24: Mass of the Lord’s Supper at
7:30PM. (Incense used) Good Friday, March 25: Stations of the Cross, 2PM led by
St. Cecilia School 5th Graders Good Friday, March 25: Liturgy of Good Friday at 7PM
Easter Vigil, Saturday, March 26: Vigil Liturgy at 8:00PM (Incense used)
Easter Sunday, March 27: Masses at 7, 8:30 & 10:30AM.
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HIGH SCHOOL
BAPTISM PREPARATION
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Life Night, Sundays Gathering of our high school community, 7-9PM, St. Cecilia Date: Mar. 6 No Life Night March 13 YDisciple, Wednesdays Contact the Faith Formation Office to join a weekly bible study. No YDisciple– March 2,16 Agape Monthly gathering of high school students for mass at 7PM at St. Thomas with a social to follow. (Feb. 28) Confirmation 10th Grade Class Feb. 28, 3-5PM Follow us for live updates and reminders. Twitter: LT_50010 Instagram: catholicnation Facebook: Ames LifeTeen
ST THOMAS AQUINAS JUSTIC WALKING
Faith Formation Class Times Sundays: 9:00-10:15AM Mondays: 6:15-7:30PM
No elementary Classes March 13-19
Children's Liturgy of the Word Children’s Liturgy of the Word is offered for children 4yrs old to 2nd grade during 10:30 mass this year. If you have any questions, contact June Burns, [email protected] or 515-509-0692.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(RCIA)
As the liturgical year calls us to journey with Christ, following His baptism in the Jordan River, we are reminded that as baptized Christians we too are called to live the mission of Jesus. We are anointed to “bring good news to the poor, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and release to the prisoners.” So, how are we doing as a parish on this “mission of Jesus?” One way we might live this mission is to invite someone we know who might be interested in learning more about the Catholic Church to inquire about 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 becoming a Catholic and celebrating the sacraments of Baptism or Confirmation and First Communion, please contact us at [email protected]
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
Monday Classes: 7:15-8:30PM Wednesday Classes: 7:15-8:30PM
No Middle School Classes March 13-19
EDGE Bi-weekly Gathering of middle school students February 28
Youth Jam Event Look for more information coming up about youth Jam on April 9th!
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., April 28 at 6:15PM
Baptism Preparation II for second/later child – Next session: Thur., March 17, 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
Justice Walking Seven area teens are participating in Justice Walking this year, a 6-month "prophet-raising" small group experience for high school juniors and seniors who want to experiment with living the Gospel message. Sponsored by St Thomas Aquinas' Peace and Justice Commission, Justice Walking broadens teens' awareness of Catholic social teaching and numerous issues facing the world's poor and vulnerable. This year's participants are (from l to r), Mary Marsh, Naomi Bratsch-Prince, Margit Herrmann, Maddie Lynch, Erin Sellberg, Jack Kazwell and Elanna Neppel. Their prayer partners are Fr. John Herzog, Lois Fulton, Florence Gilchrist, Audrey Stromberg, Joan Mirabal, Rita Stein and Delma Kernan. Please pray for the "J-Walkers" as they enter into the final weeks before their commissioning ceremony April 3.
February 28, 2016—Third Sunday of Lent
2016-2017 Preschool & Kindergarten Registrations If you have not turned in your 2016-17 Preschool or Kindergarten registrations, please do so by Mon., Feb. 29. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
School Events Monday, 02/29: 6:30PM Marketing Meeting
Tuesday, 03/01: 7PM Catholic School Board Meeting
Wednesday, 03/02: 9AM All School Mass
Friday, 03/04: 3:30PM STEM
Sunday, 03/06: 3:30-5PM FSA Winter Activity at Cardinal Gymnastics Academy
Monday, 03/07: 7PM FSA Meeting
Wednesday, 03/09: 9AM All School Mass
Friday, 03/11: 1:30PM Early Dismissal
Monday, 03/14-Friday, 03/18: No School – Spring Break
SCRIP
PLANNED GIVING
As we consider our lives as Christians, it is good to ask ourselves if we are being stewards of our Church. Consider a plan, 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. Contact Frank Oppold (515-290-1163) or the parish office for more information.
We will be selling Scrip after masses the weekend of March 5 and 6. For all your Spring planting needs we will have Holub Greenhouses gift cards ($10) available to purchase.
The Grateful Sharing, Joyful Living program and the recent effort to secure financial commitments address a Key Objective of the Parish Strategic Plan and our practical need to anticipate adequate financial support for the coming year. The Key objectives are to increase parish registration, sacramental preparation, financial contributions, and parishioner involvement. Adequate financial support is extremely important when we deliberate what services to parishioners and others are needed and how to plan and budget appropriately for the same. With the support of the parish Stewardship Committee, Finance Council and Pastoral Council, a request for all to commit to a specific financial commitment for support of the parish in the coming year was mailed to all 1638 parish households. Thank you to everyone who returned a completed commitment card. As Father Jim said in his Thank you letter, the results of this stewardship drive confirm our commitment as a community and a desire to continue our mission.
Total responses: 138 = 8.4% Total commitments received: 134 Range: $50/week decrease to $80 per week increase Average weekly commitment = $56.67 Median weekly commitment = $36.00 Grand total committed so far = $311,682
The 8.4% participation rate to date is less than the 18.0% rate achieved last year and far less than the 100% we were aiming for but we are not discouraged. We understand that many parish members share their financial resources with the parish but don’t make a commitment to do so regularly.
Please know that the door is always open for your commitment response –– no matter when–– and no matter if you are increasing your contribution or not. Your financial commitment is more important than its size.
So far in fiscal year 2015-2016 (Jul 2015 to Jan 2016), 48% of all registered households are on record as having contributed $811,698. Others contributed an additional $46,180 in loose cash (no name attached). We are grateful to God and to all of you.
“Sometimes when you sacrifice something precious, you're not really losing it. You're just passing it on to someone else.” Mitch Albom, The Five People You Meet in Heaven
FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 CONDENSED BUDGET
Major Program Income* Support from
Church
Total Program Cost
Church $1,302,200 $680,000
School $596,900 $320,000 $916,900
Faith Formation $31,500 $183,000 $214,500
Youth Ministry $49,000 $119,000 $168,000
TOTAL $2,105,900 $622,000 $2,105,900
*From Offerings & other or tuition, fees & other
Stewardship
Commitment program Summary Report
Thank You Thank You
Thank You
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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 & 7PM Sunday
Weekday Mass 12:00 Noon Monday-Friday
9:15PM Thursday (TNL)
Sts. Peter & Paul Mass Time 8:30AM Sunday in Gilbert
UPCOMING DEADLINES
March 13 bulletin announcements due by Friday, March 4
March 20 bulletin announcements Due by Friday, March 11
Bulletin announcements are due by noon on the due date. Announcements can be sent to [email protected]
STEPHEN MINISTRY Daily Mass Cancellation Policy due to Inclement Weather
8AM weekday Mass will be cancelled if St. Cecilia School has a late start or has been cancelled due to a winter storm.
Please watch for St. Cecilia School weather related updates through the various media outlets for cancellations, late starts, or
early dismissals.
Saturday, February 27 5:00PM: Ed Fawkes †
Sunday, February 28 8:30AM: Parishioners of St. Cecilia 10:30AM: Richard Harrington † 5:00PM: Bill Long †
Tuesday, March 1 8:00AM: Eileen Born †
Wednesday, March 2 9:00AM: All School Mass Priest’s Intention
Thursday, March 3 8:00AM: Mike Stahr †
Friday, March 4 8:00AM: Helen Mullenbach †
Saturday, March 5 5:00PM: Ethan Hahn
Sunday, March 6 8:30AM: Parishioners of St. Cecilia 10:30AM: Art Anderson † 5:00PM: Ted Nostwich † Misa en Español
Readings for the Week of February 28, 2016 Sunday: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15/Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 11/1 Cor 10:1-6, 10- 12/Lk 13:1-9 Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab/Ps 42:2-3; 43:3-4/Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Ps 25:4-9/Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20/Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28/Ps 95:1-2, 6-9/Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Ps 81:6-11, 14, 17/Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6/Ps 51:3-4, 18-21/Lk 18:9-14 Next Sunday: Jos 5:9a, 10-12/Ps 34:2-7/2 Cor 5:17-21/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 ©Liturgical Publications Inc.
Bible Study 10-11AM each Tues. morning, led by Deacon John McCully. Topic: "Biblical Covenants from Genesis-Revelation.”
Did you know that There are 121,000 people living in poverty in the Archdiocese of Dubuque? You can make a difference locally, by supporting the Catholic Charities Annual Appeal! Learn more at ww.CatholicCharitiesDubuque.org
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
A Men’s Wrist Watch was found after Mass on 2-14. Please call the parish office at 233-3092 to claim.
The Ames Catholic Community Stephen Ministry will soon be adding 15 newly trained Stephen Ministers to serve as caregivers in St. Cecilia & St. Thomas Aquinas as well as our community. They will be joining our current team of Stephen Ministers and will be available through a referral process. Any parish member is welcome to make a referral of someone who would benefit in having a Stephen Minister to serve as a caregiver and walk with them through difficult times in their lives. Consider suggesting this ministry to someone you know and, if they agree, contact the pastor or any Stephen Leader to continue the referral process. Once referred, they are contacted and matched with a Stephen Minister (caregiver). You would be a part of the connection to Christ's love in our Christian family by helping them to receive care that could make a difference in their lives. It is easy to make a referral. Please take note of the Stephen Ministry brochure that is included in this bulletin and learn more by checking out the website reference. Contacts for referrals are: Rich Lee 515-708-0881, Anne Schmitt 515-291-8257, Sue Griffith 515-520-4576, Deacon Alan Christy 515-231-8099.
FAITH FORMATION COMMISSION
MEETINGS
February 28, 2016—Third Sunday of Lent
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
COMMUNITY
Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Suppers – Mar. 4 and Mar. 11 from 5-7PM. Baked Tilapia & Cod will be served with macaroni & cheese, green beans, cole
slaw, & a baked potato. Desserts provided by the Ladies Circles will be available. Cost is $9 for adults, $5 for children 5-12, and Free for children 4 and younger (Family rates are also available). Proceeds go to support People with Intellectual Disabilities and other charities.
St. Mary Circle will meet at 1:30PM in the South Social Hall on Thur., Mar. 3. Sherry Reid will give the program on "What is a Benedictine Oblate?" New members are welcomed. For information, call Paula, 268-3376.
Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop, Rescheduled to Mar. 5, 9AM-12:30PM at St. Thomas Aquinas in Ames. “Be Still and Know that I am God” Psalm 46:10 This Workshop familiarizes participants with the method of Centering Prayer and its conceptual background. It is a good introduction or review for those who already have experience with Centering Prayer. A donation of $25 is requested to cover expenses and materials provided at the workshop. To register online go to www.centeriowa.org/events or contact Mary Jo Pfeifer Wulf at [email protected] or 515-441-6446.
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
The next stop on our CRS Rice Bowl journey is the African nation of Rwanda, where we’re reminded to care for the unborn. Catholic Relief Services provide pre-natal care as well as regular medical exams to track the weight and growth of children in an effort to end child malnutrition in the country. Mothers participate in classes on farming and on preparing nutritious meals from the crops they grow.
St. Anne’s Circle will meet on Tues., Mar. 8 at 9:30AM in the South Social Hall (near chapel entrance). The program will be a talk by Bethany Dahlke about the Gabriel Project. New members are welcome. Please bring a donation for Birthright.
Thur., Mar. 10, Catholic Daughters will meet in the south social hall at 6PM for dessert. John McCully will enrich our Lenten observance by speaking on the "Flowers That Are Medieval Symbols of Virtue." Visitors are very welcome. Please RSVP to Marilyn Krocheski at 292 9207. There will be a short business meeting afterward.
The Ames Choral Society presents Cabaret 2016: "The British Are Coming! The British Are Coming!" on Sun., Feb. 28 at 3PM at the Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Ave. Tickets are $12 for adults; children under 12 are free. They are available at Gallery 319 on Main St., the Octagon Gift Shop, and at the door. Info: 515-232-5545, www.ameschoral.org, and Facebook.
St. Gerard's Circle will meet on Mar. 3, 7PM at Nancy Habing’s home, 2220 Hayes Avenue. Mary Ross, Chair of the Social Justice Committee (St. Cecilia's) will be speaking. Items for Birthright should be brought to the meeting. If you are interested in joining St. Gerard's Circle, please contact Diana Weber 232-2164. The group always looks forward to meeting new parishioners!
New Member Registration March 5 & 6 Are you new to St. Cecilia’s, moving back, just married, attending Mass but never officially registered? Formally registering is a declaration of your desire to become a part of the life of St. Cecilia’s Catholic community. Being registered makes the process much easier when it is time for infant baptism, school or religious education registration, weddings, being a baptismal or confirmation sponsor, & even funerals. Registered parishioners receive all parish mailings and information. If you have not officially registered at St. Cecilia’s, stop by the new member registration table after Mass Mar. 5 & 6. We can answer your questions and help you with the registration process.
Marriage Enrichment - "Date Night" Stations of the Cross for Marriage As we continue our Lenten journey, please join us for this special evening as we pray the stations and encourage each other to grow in our love of God. All adults from the area are invited to join us Mar, 5 in the St. Cecilia Social Hall. Please gather for the meal at 6:15PM, followed by "Stations of the Cross" at 7PM concluding by 8:45PM. Meal provided 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 Mar. 5. Know you are welcome to join us, if you have not made a reservation.
A TOOL informational meeting for new couples interested in growing in their marriage will be held on Tues., Mar. 8 in the Oscar Romero room at 7PM at St Cecilia. Teams of Our Lady teams are a small Christian community of 5-7 married couples that meet monthly in homes for a potluck meal, prayer, discussion of study topic and support each other. As part of an international movement recognized by the Pope, we strive to improve the way we live out our vocation of marriage. For more information contact Stephen and Mary Stritzel at 515-268-0211 or [email protected].
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.