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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 Fr. James L. Secora, Pastor www.stceciliaparish.org
November 6, 2016 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mary Ann Quint
Sandra Rolling
Kay Naughton
Roger Roark
Linda Knecht
Richard Novak
Zachary Rhodes
Dale Brunotte
Benton LaFleur
Karl Gschneidner, Jr.
Mary Kearns
Velma Rolling
Lucas Lodermeier
Bernita Arneson
Katie Grezlak
Bill Weisshaar
Sonny Lyons
Maxine Long
Paul Marsh
Carlota Gutierrez
Joseph Wendt
Matthew Wendt
Bob Sullivan
Children who died
before birth
Litany of Souls
Saint Cecilia Catholic Church
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Faith Formation
The Bereavement Committee is hosting a workshop on pre-planning funerals on Wednesday, November 9 at 7PM in the North Social Hall. Come learn the when, where, why, and how of funeral arrangements for you or a loved one.
First Reconciliation Dates: November 10: 6:30-8PM: Parent meeting/rehearsal for First Reconciliation at St. Thomas Aquinas Church November 12: 8:30AM: First Reconciliation at St. Thomas Aquinas Church
Faith Formation classes will be held as usual this week. Monday: 6:15-7:30PM 1st-8th grade and CGS Level 1 Tuesday: 9:30-11AM CGS Level 1, 11:15-12:15 CGS Level 1 Wednesday: 2:30-4PM CGS Level 1, 4:30-5:45 CGS Level 1, 4:30-5:45PM PreK-5th grade, 7:15-8:30pm 6th-8th grade
YOUTH MINISTRY AND FAITH FORMATION
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 identi-cal. 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 Cath-olics 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 be-coming 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
BECOMING CATHOLIC
Youth Ministry November 6: 7-8:15PM: EDGE Bible Study Night November 13: 7:00PM-end time TBA: Life Teen is back on! As part of the St. Cecilia Feast Day weekend, a night of adoration and worship will be led by Catholic artist Ben Walther. Event is open to any and all ages; parents encouraged to come with their kids. Save the Dates
November 20: 3-5:30PM: Confirmation Class November 27: EDGE Social (Time and location TBA) December 1: 2017 Trips/Conference Registration Closes! Any sign ups after December 1st will be added to a waitlist. December 9-10: Theotokos Freshmen Retreat January 15: 3-5:30PM: Confirmation Class
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: Thurs., Dec. 15 at 6:15PM
Baptism Preparation II for second child – Next session: Thurs., Nov. 17 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
Cremation: New Vatican issued Norms. On Tuesday, October 25th the Congregation For The Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) the Vatican official teaching office with the approval of Pope Francis and published by his orders, issued its instruction on cremation, Ad resurgendum cum Christo (“To Rise With Christ”). While much in the document restates official church teaching regarding the choice of cremation, it does explicitly address some common practices with specific directives. Below are the directives. As always, you are free to visit with me for further explanation.
1. “The conservation (reservation) of the ashes of the departed in a domestic residence (taking them home) is not permitted. 2. “The ashes may not be divided among various family members.” (The practice of dividing all or part of the cremains into small
containers for distribution to family members.) 3. “It is not permitted to scatter the ashes of the faithful departed in the air, on land, at sea or in some other way.” 4. (The ashes of the departed also) “may not be preserved in mementos, pieces of jewelry or other objects. 5. “The ashes of the faithful must be laid to rest in a sacred place, that is, in a cemetery or, in certain cases in a church or area, which
has been set aside for this purpose, and so dedicated by the competent ecclesial authority” (a columbarium would be an example of an acceptable place of burial.)
“From earliest times, Christians have desired that the faithful departed become the objects of the Christian community’s prayers and re-membrance. Their tombs have become places of prayer, remembrance and reflection. The faithful departed remain part of the Church who believes ‘in the communion of all the faithful of Christ, those who are pilgrims on earth, the dead who are being purified (doctrine of Purgatory) and the blessed in heaven, all together forming one Church.”
In today’s second reading, Saint Paul offers encouragement to the Christian community and prays that the Lord instill encourage-ment in their hearts. There is nothing worse than discouragement to drain people spiritually and emotionally. Yet, at times, it is much easier to lose patience with others and offer critical and discouraging words. We are “our brothers’ (and sisters’) keepers.” We are stewards of our relationships with others. Offering encour-agement is essential to the exercise of that stewardship. Saint Paul understood that God worked through him just as God works through us to encourage others. How often do we ask the Lord for encouragement? How often do we look for opportunities to affirm, strengthen and encourage others in our daily lives?
CONTRIBUTIONS Month of October as of October 31, 2016
General Collection MTD $ 91,369 Budget October $ 80,172 YTD General Collections $ 339,850 YTD Budget $ 331,825 Annual Budget 2016-2017 $1,318,500
May God Bless Your Generosity
PLANNED GIVING
STEWARDSHIP MOMENT
Passport to Kindergarten Tuesday, November 15 from 5-6PM. Join us for a fun open house where you and your 4-or-5-year-old can discover the unique benefits of a St. Cecilia School education. Children will collect stamps in their ‘passports,’ make crafts, and enjoy snacks as you learn more about our kindergarten teachers, curriculum, technology, Family School Association, tuition assistance and much more. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please contact the school office at (515)232-5290. School Events: Tuesday, November 8: 7PM School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) Meeting Wednesday, November 9: 9AM All School Mass and 7PM FSA Meeting Friday, November 11: 2:20PM PBIS Celebration
Planning for death is as natural for a Christian as planning for life. Having a Will is good stewardship. Please consider St. Cecilia in your legacy planning as our endowment will provide financial support forever. For more information contact Frank Oppold at 515-290-1163.
November 6, 2016— Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
STEWARDSHIP: In today’s second reading, St. Paul prays that the Thessalonians may be strengthened and empowered to use their time and talents for the good of others.
Scan to Make Contributions: You may use this QRcode to make your contributions from your smart phone. Simply scan the QRcode and you will be directed to our website.
SCRIP SCRIP: SCRIP will be sold after Masses on November 5 & 6. Please stop by our table to see what we have in stock. Are you thinking about Christmas gifts? You can pre-order, pay and pick up your order after Mass.
STUDENT TUITION ORGANIZATION What’s this STO all about? It’s about supporting Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Dubuque and making the most out of your charitable contribution. If you file an Iowa Income Tax Return, your contributions to the Our Faith School Tuition Organiza-tion (STO) qualify for a 65% tax credit. That means for every $100 you donate, you receive an Iowa income tax credit of $65, which reduces your Iowa tax liability by $65. Thus, a $1000 contribution reduces your Iowa tax liability by a whopping $650 AND the entire amount of your gift qualifies for federal deductibility. Visit www.ourfaithsto.org, or call the Archdiocese of Dubuque at 800-876-3546 ext.219 or 307 to learn more.
LEADING LIKE JESUS
The Catholic Vision for Leading Like Jesus When you influence someone else at work, at home or with friends, you are taking on the role of a leader. And Jesus was the greatest leadership role model of all time. At American Martyrs Retreat House in Cedar Falls there are three opportunities to learn what it means to be a Jesus-like leader. Sponsored by the Archdio-cese of Dubuque, evening sessions will be on November 15 & 22. Sessions during the day will be on November 29 and December 3. Registration cost is $49.00. For more information call 800-876-3546, ext 279 or visit www.dbqarch.org/events.
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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 8:00AM Sunday in Gilbert (see below)
Saints Peter and Paul is celebrating Mass at 8:00AM 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.
Saturday, November 5 5:00PM: Marian Putz †
Sunday, November 6 8:30AM: Parishioners of St. Cecilia 10:30AM: Dolores Testroet † 5:00PM: Alvera Irlbeck † Misa en Español
Tuesday, November 8 8:00AM: Ernie Fisher † Wednesday, November 9 9:00AM: All-School Mass
Thursday, November 10 8:00AM: Ann Nostwich †
Friday, November 11 8:00AM: Fred & Agatha Varnum †
Saturday, November 12 5:00PM: Denise Brunia †
Sunday, November 13 8:30AM: Parishioners of St. Cecilia 10:30AM: Kay Naughton † 5:00PM: Deceased & Living Members of Catholic Daughters
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)
Readings for the Week of November 6, 2016 Sunday: 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14/Ps 17:1, 5-6, 8, 15/2 Thes 2:16--3:5/ Lk 20:27-38 or 20:27, 34-38 Monday: Ti 1:1-9/Ps 24:1-6/Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14/Ps 37:3-4, 18, 23, 27, 29/Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12/Ps 46:3-6, 8, 11/1 Cor 3:9c-11, 1 6-17/Jn 2:13-22 Thursday: Phlm 7-20/Ps 146:7-10/Lk 17:20-25 Friday: Jn 4-9/Ps 119:1-2, 10-11, 17-18/Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: Jn 5-8/Ps 112:1-6/Lk 18:1-8 Next Sunday: Mal 3:19-20a/Ps 98:5-9/2 Thes 3:7-12/Lk 21:5-19
UPCOMING DEADLINES
November 19/20 bulletin announcements Due Wednesday, November 9
November 26/27 bulletin announcements Due by Tuesday, November 15
Bulletin announcements are due by noon on the due date. Announcements can be sent to
PRIEST AND DEACON APPRECIATION will be held this weekend, Nov. 5 & 6 after all Masses. Coffee and Donuts will be served on Sunday, Nov 6 after both Masses in the Social Hall. Please stop and visit with our Priests and Deacons and let them know how much we appreciate them.
Birthright offers free pregnancy tests and assistance. Confidential. 108 Hayward Ave. 292-8414 www.birthright.org.
The Gabriel Project is a crisis pregnancy assistance program. Call 450-6473 for assistance.
IRA Charitable Rollover Now Permanent: Congress and President Obama have reauthorized and made permanent the IRA charitable rollover. Anyone 70 1/2 or older can make a charitable gift up to $100,000 directly from his/her IRA to any approved nonprofit organization including all Archdiocesan parishes, schools, Our Faith STO, Catholic Charities, The Catho-lic Foundation or any other archdiocesan ministry. The gift will qualify for the donor’s required minimum distribution and he/she will not have to pay federal income tax on the amount given directly from his/her IRA to charity. For more information, contact your IRA administrator or tax advisor.
STEPHEN MINISTRY Balance: Stability produced by even distribution of weight or forces. Our lives are delicately balanced. A small shift in one area of life can set us off balance. A major change can send us spinning out of control. Stephen Ministers can help when life gets out of balance. They listen and care and, most importantly, bring the stability of Jesus' love and grace into people's lives. If your life or that of someone you know has shifted out of balance, consider Stephen Ministry. Call Anne Schmitt (515-291-8257) or Deacon Alan Christy (515-231-8099).
FAITH FORMATION COMMISSION
November 6, 2016—Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
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 St. Mother Teresa 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
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE
MEETINGS & EVENTS Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance, Inc. presents the 2016
annual Combined Choir Concert this Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Collegiate United Methodist Church/Wesley Foundation, 2622 Lincoln Way in Ames. A free will donation will be collected. Doors open that day at 1:30PM. Please come and support this event.
Theology on Tap is a monthly gathering for young adults to meet, connect, and learn about their faith. Our next meeting is Monday, November 7th from 7pm-9pm at Olde Main Restaurant. This month we will watch an interview with Father Gary Thomas, exorcist for the Diocese of San Jose, California, and discuss exor-cism and spiritual warfare. If you have any questions about our group or upcoming topics please check out our Facebook page 'Ames Community Theology on Tap’ or contact Elizabeth Bo-venmyer at [email protected].
St. Anne’s Circle will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 9:30AM in the South Social Hall. Please bring Christmas cards if you have them.
The St. Cecilia Senior Group will meet for lunch at noon on Sunday, November 13 at Dublin Bay, 320 South 16th Street. Call Angela Fisher at 515-450-1357 or E-Mail [email protected] for reservations or information.
Catholic Women are invited to meet with the Catholic Daugh-ters in St. Cecilia’s South Social Hall on Thursday, November 10 at 6:00PM for light refreshments followed by a program given by Kathy Wipf on The Cautions & Blessings of Youths’ Use of Social Me-dia. Grandmothers, Aunts, and Moms will have some important enjoyable material to share with their families. Please RSVP to Marilyn Krocheski at 292-9207.
MEETINGS & EVENTS
THE CARPENTER SHOP: Friday, Nov. 11, 7:00PM in the St. Thomas Aquinas Lower Lounge. Featured speakers will be Margaret Boesen Stastny and ISU Graduate Ethan Dahlhauser. All are invited to this coffee-shop event of music, personal faith testimonies and snacks. Bring your friends!
The Days for Girls Sewing Team will meet Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 7PM in the St. Mother Teresa Room. New members are always welcome! We especially need people who know how to use a serger (provided) or are willing to learn!
Meals On Wheels Volunteer Needed: St. 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 Thursday of the month. Time commitment is about one hour per month. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and provide their own vehicle. For more information, please call Cathy Kaspar at 233-0517.
Natural Family Planning with the Creighton Model Fertility Care System: This system can be used to either avoid or achieve pregnancy, as well as assist in treating women’s health issues and infertility. There will be an introductory session held at St. Thomas Aquinas church on Tuesday, November 15 at 7PM. Registration is required. Check out www.OliveBranchFertilityCare.com to read more about the Creighton Model and sign up for the introductory session, or contact Kajda Downs at [email protected] or call 605-391-0417 for more information.
Christmas Decorations Wanted: The St. Cecilia Social Justice Committee will again sponsor a booth at the St. Cecilia Christmas Market with recycled Christmas decorations. Please bring Christmas decorations you no longer want to the St. Mother Teresa Room (former Sunroom) the week of November 13. The decorations will be available for a free will donation at the Christ-mas Market on November 19 & 20. All proceeds will benefit Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance.
CAYAC will be praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Wednesday, November 9th at 7:30 P.M. This will take place in the Adoration Chapel at St. Cecilia Church. The Divine Mercy Chaplet is a prayer said using a rosary and is devoted to Saint Faustina. Hope to see you there!
St. Gerard's Circle will meet the second Thursday of November, November 10, at 7PM in the Oscar Romero Room. We will finish the ornaments to be given out in December at Bickford Assisted Living. New members are always welcome. For information, please call Diana Weber, 291-8717.
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.) 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.
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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 ............... 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]
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