Parish Social MinistiresStudent SuppersMarch 12: No Meal - Spring BreakMarch 19: No Meal - Spring BreakMarch 26: Milan & Michelle Sherman family

Linens VolunteersMarch: Raelynn TrigoutisApril: Susan Bolte

Bread Bakers March 12: Ann GernesApril 9: Jan Wise

Money Counters March 12: Jim Greenfield & Jim DealMarch 19: Larry James & Raelynn TrigoutisMarch 26: Tracy Bonday & Denise Peterson

Coffee and Donut HostsNew sign up sheet on the table please sign up!March 12: Truman & Barb JamesMarch 19: Schwager FamilyMarch 26: Peterson Family

Food Pantry Food pantry would like donations of diapers this month.

Stewardship CornerThank you for your financial support of St. Catherine’s ministry. The tithing for the week of March 5th we received $3008.

Bulletin ItemsPlease submit bulletin announcement requests to office@stcatherinedrake.org by Wednesday at 11:00 am.

Music Entrance: In These Days of Lenten Journey #127Psalm: Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you. Presentation: This Alone #401Communion: The Lord Is My Light #677 Closing: O Bless the Lord, My Soul #532

Saturday 5:00 p.m. Itzayanna Rubio, Dalton Faber, Mollie Lawler, Andrew Hill, Anthony Pullano

Sunday 10:30 a.m.Robert Schroeder, Jessica Richter

Sunday 5:00 p.m.Angela Gust, Macy Coppess, Andrew Beier

Parish Staff Fr. Mark Owusu, Pastor pastor@stcatherinedrake.org Teresa Ryan, Office Manager office@stcatherinedrake.orgBob Van Gilder, Business Manager business@stcatherinedrake.orgColin Priest, Director of Campus Ministry & Faith Formation campusminister@stcatherinedrake.orgKendra Burger, Development Director development@stcatherinedrake.orgDennis & Melinda Hendrickson, Music Coordinators music.stcatherine@gmail.comBarb James, Family Faith Formation Director barbjames868@gmail.comNicole Kincius, Family Faith Formation intern nicole.kincius@drake.eduDave & Sheila Lingwall, Liturgy Coordinators lingwall4@mchsi.com

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and Student Center

Drake Newman Community1150 28th St. • Des Moines, IA 50311

515.271.4747 • www.stcatherinedrake.org

The Catholic Parish on the campus of Drake University

Second Sunday of Lent • March 12, 2017ARE YOU HARDLY WORKING FOR THE GOSPEL?

“Bear your share of the hardship which the gospel entails.” –2 Timothy 1:8

As a baptized child of God, you have a share in the blessings of the gospel (1 Cor 9:23; Eph 1:3). Likewise, you also have a share in the hardship the gospel of Christ requires (2 Tm 1:8).

Jesus in His mercy brings His disciples hope in the midst of hardships. In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus takes three disciples up a mountain and allows them to experience His transfigured brilliance and glory (Mt 17:1ff). St. Peter understood this earthly dynamic between glory and suffering. He told us that the spiritual high of Jesus’ Transfiguration was a light “shining in a dark place” for all of us who bear gospel hardships (2 Pt 1:16-19). Peter also understood them as a normal part of the gospel. He tells us: “Christ suffered in the flesh; therefore, arm yourselves with His same mentality” (1 Pt 4:1).

Our hardships are few compared to those of our ancestors in faith. Abram moved hundreds of miles at age seventy-five (Gn 12:1ff). Mary, the mother of Jesus, suffered many sorrows. Countless disciples have been martyred for the gospel. Most of us have not even endured one of the hardships mentioned in a partial list of St. Paul’s sufferings for the gospel (2 Cor 11:23-33). “The present burden of our trial is light enough” (2 Cor 4:17), and the Lord gives us daily strength (2 Tm 1:8) and periodic glimpses of His glory so we can persevere (e.g. Mt 17:2).

“Take courage...says the Lord, and work” for the spread of the gospel (Hg 2:4). “With the strength which comes from God bear your share of the hardship which the gospel entails” (2 Tm 1:8).

PRAYER: Father, use my life in service of the gospel (Rm 15:16).PROMISE: “God has saved us and has called us to a holy life.” –2 Tm 1:9PRAISE: Praise the transfigured, crucified and risen, glorified body of Jesus!

mycatholic.com/reflections/ Parish Mission Statement St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Student Center is a spiritual “home away from home” for Drake students and resident parishioners. We strive through worship, prayer, fellowship, study and service to be disciples of Jesus today so that we will be the leaders of the Catholic Church and Community tomorrow.

PRAYER OF ST. CATHERINE

Power of the eternal Father, Wisdom of your only-begotten Son, Clemency of the Holy Spirit, fire and deep well of charity, You know how, and you are able, and it is your will, so I plead with you: have mercy on the world, and restore the warmth of charity and peace and unity to Holy Church. I do not wish you to delay any longer. I beg you to let your infinite goodness constrain you not to close the eye of your mercy!

SacramentsReconciliation Saturdays at 6 p.m. or by appointment

BaptismPlease call the Parish Office to set up an appointment. Parents are required to participate in the Baptism Preparation Program.

MatrimonyPlease contact the Parish Office at least 6-8 months in advance of the proposed wedding date to allow for completion of required marriage preparations.

Parish MeetingsFinance Council: Third Wednesday of every month at 5:30 pm. Members: Annette Roth, Paul Gibbins, Jim Greenfield, Dave Lingwall, Brendan Comito, Tracy Bonday, Bob Van GilderParish Council: Third Wednesday every other month at 6:30 pm. Members: Greg Bellville, Jeff Bakke, Gus Cordero, Dave Lingwall, Ann Gernes

Campus MinistryDavid Robinson ScholarshipApplication deadline for the $5000 David Robinson scholarship is March 31. It will be awarded in May. Qualification is based on being a Drake student and member of St Catherine’s and demonstrating leadership through contributing time and/or talent to the spiritual and/or community life of the Parish. Check our website for application and additional information.

Student Supper Sign UpWe are still in need of hosts for a couple of student suppers. Sign up sheet is on the table outside the office.

Help Wanted:Student to help older woman with sorting and light hauling of household goods possibly 2 hours per week. Flexible hours, occasional work. Pay negotiable. Contact Teresa for more information.

Ghana Mission TripPlans for 2018 Mission trip have begun. Please let Fr Mark or Colin know if you prefer J-Term or Spring Break.

Parish NewsFamily Faith Formation

Our next Family Faith Formation will be April 9 from 9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m. in Meredith Hall, Room 238 at Drake University.

CRS Rice BowlsPlease pick up your Rice Bowl in the gathering area.

Potluck Soup SupperMarch 31 beginning at 5:30pm we will have Stations of the Cross followed by a potluck meatless Soup Supper with speaker Matthew Halbach from St Joseph Educational Center. All are welcome!

Marriage EnrichmentThe next date night will be March 24. Check with Colin for details or see Facebook or email that was sent out.

Lenten Activities Lenten Reflection10 minutes before 10:30 MassLenten Catechesis6 - 7pm Every Monday join in RCIA classes led by Fr MarkEucharistic Adoration8 - 9pm Every Wednesday in the main sanctuaryCommunal Penance April 66:00 pm24 Hour AdorationHoly Thursday & Good FridayStations of the Cross & Soup SupperMarch 31 5:30pm

Around the DioceseSt Patrick’s Day

A dispensation from Lenten abstinence from meat and fasting on Friday, March 17, 2017 is hereby granted to all to whom it is applicable in the Diocese of Des Moines. This is a tribute to St. Patrick, Patron of Ireland. May the day be blessed for all. Some have indicated that a superb fish fry at one of our parishes would also be a marvelous way to commemorate this feast. Bishop Pates.

Encounter InnovationWe encounter the Singh family in India, where a mother and father are using innovative farming techniques to feed their family amidst a flood. How is God inviting us to think outside the box in service to others this Lent? Visit crsricebowl.org for more.

New Faith-filled Magazine for Families

Attention all Catholic families! The Saint Joseph Educational Center is excited to bring you Home Faith: an evangelical tool presented in the form of a high quality magazine. Its purpose is to help fami-lies grow their faith in Christ together through featured interviews with local-Catholic pastors and families, and select resources from the St. Joseph Educational Center website (sjeciowa.org). The pilot issue will be coming to our parish in early March. Make sure to pick up a copy, enjoy the family-focused resources inside, and share it with one other family when you are done. Also, let the St. Joseph Educational Center know what you think about Home Faith. Visit our website and click on the Home Faith box to take a 4-question survey. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

Job OpportunitySt. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church is seeking a full time Communications Co-ordinator. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in marketing, com-munications, digital and social media and media relations. The candidate must have strong writing, editing and project imple-mentation skills, and also be well orga-nized and have strong self-management skills. For more details contact the church at 223-4577 or to apply, please send cover letter and resume toFr. Ray McHenrySt. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church7075 Ashworth Rd West Des Moines, IA 50266or by email: rmchenry@saintfrancischurch.org by March 31, 2017

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and Student Center

Liturgical Ministers Sunday, March 12Liturgical Coordinator: Mary-Claire UseldingLectors: Larry Hingst, Larry & Barb JamesEucharistic Ministers: Jacob Walker, Larry & Ellen Strachota, Dennis Steele, Erin Siebers

Sunday, March 19Liturgical Coordinator: Kristi RyanLectors: Pete Martin, Fr Ed Pfeffer, Margaret HansonEucharistic Ministers: Joann Shepard, Bobbi Segura, Jessica Seadler, Kristi Ryan, Kevin Ryan

CalendarSpring Break March 13 - 17. No Daily Masses.

13 Monday: 14 Tuesday: 15 Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. Quilting Queens16 Thursday: 17 Friday: Office closed in afternoon18 Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Mass Reconciliation at 6 p.m. or by appointment 19 Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass 5:00 p.m. Mass

Find world-wide Mass times at www.masstimes.org

Please pray for our parishioners and any and all others who are suffering from injury or illness

Rev. Mark Owusu

Welcome to St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and Student Center

New parishioners and students are asked to register online at www.stcatherinedrake.org or by contacting the parish office. Please notify the parish office when moving or with a change phone number or email.

AUTHENTIC FASTING THAT LEADS TO BLESSING – Isaiah 58

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence.

For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Latin Catholic Church from age 14 onwards.

Is this not, rather, the fast that I choose:Releasing those bound unjustly,Untying the thongs of the yoke;Setting free the oppressed,Breaking off every yoke?Is it not sharing your bread with the hungry,Bringing the afflicted and the homeless into your house;Clothing the naked when you see them,And not turning your back on your own flesh?Then your light shall break forth like the dawn,And your wound shall quickly be healed;Your vindication shall go before you,And the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard.Then you shall call, and the LORD will answer,You shall cry for help, and he will say: “Here I am!”If you remove the yoke from among you,The accusing finger, and malicious speech;If you lavish your food on the hungryAnd satisfy the afflicted;Then your light shall rise in the darkness,And your gloom shall become like midday;Then the LORD will guide you alwaysAnd satisfy your thirst in parched places,Will give strength to your bonesAnd you shall be like a watered garden,Like a flowing spring whose waters never fail.