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Fr. James L. Secora, Pastor www.stceciliaparish.org

June 14, 2015– Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

FORMED by the Word of God … UNITED by the Holy Eucharist … ENLIVENED by the Holy Spirit!

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YOUTH MINISTRY FAITH FORMATION

40th Anniversary of Ordination Thank You. “Thank you” hardly seems to express all that I want to say to everyone who celebrated with me God’s goodness and love in calling me to the priesthood forty years ago and his faithfulness to me over that same span of years.

The memory of May 31st here at St. Cecilia’s will remain with me as does the memory of June 4, 2000 when I observed the 25th anniversary of my ordination at St. Patrick’s in Cedar Falls.

I know I speak for my mother, Evelyn, and my brothers John and Jeff and my sister-in-law Mona in expressing their thanks to all of you for your hospitality to our family as well.

As I mentioned at the Mass of Thanksgiving, it is always dangerous to list specific people for fear of inadvertently omitting someone. However, I do want again to thank JoAnne Dalhoff, Jane Baty and the parish welcome and life committee for the endless hours of planning, food preparation, set-up and clean-up that went into the reception. Special thanks, too, to Bob Hauser and all involved in music ministry at the Mass. Bob was able to take music from my Mass of Ordination from a couple of printed refrains I had in my Mass program that day and from a recording and re-create them. These pieces of music literally had not been sung or heard in forty years!Thanks, also goes to the Polashek Family and the members of the string quartet for the musical “banquet” at the reception in the Social Hall following the Mass. Thanks, too, to the parish staff for the part they played. And then, most of all, there are all those among you who gave of your time and talent in so many ways that I will never know of. God bless each of you for whatever part you played, large or small. I am eternally grateful.

As mentioned last weekend, thank you to all who offered me greetings and other remembrances. I’m taking my time going through them, and like a fine wine, savoring your messages as I hold you up in prayer.

I close with these words of scripture so dear to me: “I need your help, for I want not only to share my faith with you but to be encouraged by yours: each of us will be a blessing to the other.” Romans 1:12. Let us continue to pray for each other.

In Christ’s love, Father Jim

Archdiocesan Priests Convocation I will be absent from the parish from Mon., June 15 through Wed., June 17 for our annual Priests Convocation at Divine Word Seminary in Epworth, Iowa. The parish office will be able to reach me in case of emergency.

High school youth ministry events and sign-up links are available at ameslifeteen.weebly.com

Life Teen Summer Calendar

Every Wednesday: Small Group Ministry

Every Monday in July: Sports Ministry

For locations, please see the summer calendar website above.

BAPTISM

BAPTISM PREPARATION All parents seeking baptism for their child are expected to

attend a preparation session.

Baptism Preparation I for first born child – Next session: Thur., June 25, 2015 at 6:15PM

Baptism Preparation II for second/later child – Next session: Thur., July 23, 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

Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Registration 2015-16

Began online Mon., June 1 for all Faith Formation and Youth Ministry classes.

You should receive an email with the link for registration by June 2.

Classes will fill up so please note it is a first come first serve basis for each grade.

Please contact the Faith Formation office with any questions you might have or if you are new to the parish at FFstaff@stceciciaparish.org

Sign up is now ready! Vacation Bible School July 27-31, 2015

Sign up available on the website homepage under VBS

https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/VBS2015STC

Faith Formation Office will not hold regular hours during the month of June or July. Please call 515-232-3514 or email FFstaff@stceciliaparish.org and a staff member will contact you as soon as possible.

June 14, 2015—Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

•WELCOME•

STEWARDSHIP: Like the sower in today’s Gospel, I scatter as seed my gifts of time, talent, and resources, and I trust that, by God’s grace and in God’s time, these small gifts of myself may grow and flourish and help to bring about the kingdom of God.

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

SCRIP

CONTRIBUTIONS Month of June as of June 8, 2015

General Collection MTD $ 17,508 Budget June $ 101,168 General Collection YTD $1,205,304 Budget YTD June 30 $1,228,000

STEPHEN MINISTRY

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION SUSPENSION

Gifts of Stock Avoid Capital Gains Tax! If you own appreciated stock, you may wish to consider fiving stock to the parish rather than cash. You may be able to deduct the full value of the stock, avoid capital gains tax, and make a substantial gift to the parish. A good steward uses his or her assets in a way that does the most good. Please contact Frank Oppold—290-1163.

A Great Way You Can Help a Hurting Friend Do you have a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative who is going through a difficult time? Here's a great way you can help them - tell them about our Stephen Ministry! Stephen Ministers are members of St. Cecilia & St. Thomas who have received special training to provide high-quality, confidential, one-to-one, Christian care to people who are grieving the loss of a loved one, coping with a cancer diagnosis, going through a divorce or separation, battling a chronic illness (or caring for a spouse or parent who is terminally ill), experiencing a great deal of stress, facing the loss of a job - or encountering any of countless other life challenges.

In today’s Gospel, Jesus compares the beginning of God’s kingdom to a mustard seed. This tiny seed, which fits in the palm of a hand, can grow to fifteen feet with sprawling branches! Like the mustard seed, the Christian community had a tiny, seemingly insignificant beginning. The church, which began with about 120 followers, added three thousand people on Pentecost Day following the de-scent of the Holy Spirit. Since then, the number of Christ’s disci-ples has grown incalculably and continues to grow throughout the world. Good stewards go about God’s business of “planting seeds” among all those they encounter. What will we do this week to add to God’s kingdom?

STEWARDSHIP MOMENT

Scrip Tidbits! We will continue selling SCRIP after Masses on a monthly basis during the summer months. Summer SCRIP selling schedule: June 27/28 and August 1/2.

School Office If you need assistance after June 5, please email Lois Vidimos at lvidimos@stceciliaschoolames.org. Thank you.

2015-2016 Calendar

Our 2015-2016 school calendar has been approved and is on our school website. Our first day of school classes will be Mon., August 24.

Eucharistic Adoration will be suspended from Sat, June 20 at noon, until Sun., June 28 at 6:30PM due to floor cleaning of the Link Hallway that week.. 4th of July weekend we will suspend adoration at 8AM Fri., July 3 until 8AM Tues., July 7.

CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH To view the Catholic Catechism this week go to

www.usccb.org/catechism/text/

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Saturday, June 13 5:00PM: Ken Mueller †

Sunday, June 14 8:30AM: Parishioners of St. Cecilia 10:30AM: Carl Benson † 5:00PM: Rita Voss † Misa en Español Tuesday, June 16 8:00AM: No Mass

Wednesday, June 17 8:00AM: No Mass

Thursday, June 18 8:00AM: Sandy Koehler †

Friday, June 19 8:00AM: Charles & Edna Nelson †

Saturday, June 20 5:00PM: Agatha Varnum †

Sunday, June 21 8:30AM: Parishioners of St. Cecilia 10:30AM: Ann Nostwich † 5:00PM: Living & Deceased 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)

St. Thomas Aquinas Mass Times Weekend Masses 4:45PM Saturday

8:30AM & 10:30AM (Sunday night Masses resume 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

June 28 bulletin announcements due by Friday, June 19

July 5 bulletin announcements due by Friday, June 26

Bulletin announcements are due by noon on the due date.

Readings for the Week of June 14, 2015 Sunday: Ez 17:22-24/2 Cor 5:6-10/Mk 4:26-34 Monday: 2 Cor 6:1-10/Mt 5:38-42 Tuesday: 2 Cor 8:1-9/Mt 5:43-48 Wednesday: 2 Cor 9:6-11/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: 2 Cor 11:1-11/Mt 6:7-15 Friday: 2 Cor 11:18, 21-30/Mt 6:19-23 Saturday: 2 Cor 12:1-10/Mt 6:24-34 Next Sunday: Jb 38:1, 8-11/2 Cor 5:14-17/Mk 4:35-41 ©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.

Please Remember in Your Prayers: Merle Garman. 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.

The following people were elected to parish positions. Thanks to all who were on the ballot!

Pastoral Council: Ric Nelson Dorothy Sally Kathy Ramirez

Faith Formation Commission: Joe Baumgarten Paula Gallt

Catholic School Board: Diana Shonrock Kelly Grandgenett

PARISH ELECTION RESULTS

FAITH FORMATION COMMISSION

MEETINGS

June 14, 2015– Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

PASTORAL COUNCIL

Tim Simodynes, Chair 663-0715

Tina Colburn, Chair 509-1827 Jason O’Brien, President 233-6479

FINANCE COUNCIL

Mark Moore, Chair 337-1551

ST. THOMAS AQUINAS

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 Next Weekend is our Good Samaritan Fund/Food Shelf Collection weekend. Suggested donations include canned vegetables and fruit, soup, crackers, ramen noodles & hamburger helper, peanut butter, tuna, canned

meat, baby food, packaged shelf-stable main meals, pasta, spaghetti sauce and cereal. Also, non-food items such as laundry detergent, dish soap, disposable diapers, baby wipes, paper towels, Kleenex and toilet paper. Please check expiration dates on donated items. Thank you!

RCIA

Like the seed in today’s gospel, the Kingdom of God isn’t fully evident – but, it is growing and maturing. We, the hearers of Jesus’ parable today, are challenged to recognize and incorporate this mysterious movement into our lives. Jesus’ parables invite us to become his disciples – to proclaim the reign of God to those we meet. . . . . . Have you talked about your faith with someone, recently, who might be interested in learning more about the Catholic Church? Take a chance! Plant a seed! Watch it grow!

Also, 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 an adult or child over the age of 7 interested in becoming a Catholic and celebrating baptism or confirmation and First Eucharist, please contact Jo Anne Dalhoff at RCIA@stceciliaparish.org or call the parish office at 515-233-3092.

We Are Our Brother's Keeper: Serving Christ as Knights of Columbus The St. Cecilia Knights of Columbus council invites all interested Catholic men of the parish to learn more about how involvement as Knights builds up their families, the Church, and their community. A new member initiation will be hosted on Sun., June 28 at 1:30PM in the North Social Hall. Please contact Grand Knight, Paul Fell, 515-520-3426 or Membership Chair, Dan Rajewski, 515-291-5698, for additional information on the Knights and attending the event.

The St. Cecilia Social Justice Committee will meet Mon., June 15 at 7PM in the Sunroom. All are welcome to attend!

St. Cecilia Summer Playgroup will meet every week this summer. The 1st & 3rd weeks of the month playgroup will meet on Wed. at Moore Memorial Park (3050 Northridge Pkwy). The 2nd & 4th weeks of the month playgroup will meet on Tues. at Daley Park (340 Wilder Blvd). Playgroup will meet from 9:30-11AM. Playgroup will not meet the week of July 27-31 (Vacation Bible School week). Look for the red balloon to find the St. Cecilia group. Bring your own snacks and drinks if you’d like. Children of all ages (along with their parents or caregivers) are encouraged to come! If you would like to be added to the email list to receive weekly reminders and emails if we cancel because of weather, please send an email to Jessica Loecke at jjloecke@gmail.com or call/text (515) 451-8126.

Man Up - Ames St. Cecilia's parish in Ames will host the June meeting of Man Up - Ames. We will follow our typical schedule beginning at 5:10 with a Rosary, followed by evening prayer. We will share food and fellowship at 6PM. Our speaker will be Scott Walker who will share the story of Food at First, a local program that provides meals and food to persons in need. Please join us on the 15th and don't forget to bring a friend.

Red Cross Blood Drive at St. Thomas Aquinas Church Fri., June 26, 1- 6PM For an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org

The St. Cecilia Widows, Widowers, and Single Seniors group will meet on June 21 at The Mandarin at 415 Lincoln Way at noon. Call Pat Rood for reservations or information.

Cleaning all classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, etc. Needs to lift 50 plus pounds when food truck arrives, when books orders come in and moving furniture etc. for teachers. Experience with large floor cleaning equipment, scrubbers, carpet extractors a plus. Submit written experience and employment history to parish office. Qualified applicants will be called for interview.

CUSTODIAL HELP NEEDED

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 Priest Residence .................. (515) 233-9477 St. Cecilia Website…………..stceciliaparish.org

PARISH STAFF Pastor………………………….......Father James Secora jsecora@stceciliaparish.org Pastoral Associate ............... Jo Anne Dalhoff jdalhoff@stceciliaparish.org Deacons ............................... Gary Aitchison, Alan Christy John McCully and Ron Smith Director of Music & Liturgy...Robert Hauser bhauser@stceciliaparish.org Business Manager……………..Char VanKerckvoorde cvankerck@stceciliaparish.org Administrative Assistant .... Kathy Best kbest@stceciliaparish.org Receptionist ........................ Dawn Cowles dcowles@stceciliaparish.org

FAITH FORMATION Phone .................................. (515) 232-3514 Fax ....................................... (515) 232-2875

Youth Ministry Coordinator…..Anna Steele asteele@stceciliaparish.org Coordinator of Middle School Youth Ministry...Ricardo Garcia rgarcia@stceciliaparish.org Administrative Assistant .... TBA FFstaff@stceciliaparish.org

SCHOOL Phone .................................. (515) 232-5290 Fax ....................................... (515) 232-2875 Principal ............................. Ervin Rowlands erowlands@stceciliaschoolames.org Administrative Assistant .... Lois Vidimos lvidimos@stceciliaschoolames.org

STEPHEN MINISTRY Referral Phone: 515-231-8099 Deacon.alan.christy@gmail.com

The Gabriel Project is a crisis pregnancy assistance program. Call 450-6473 for assistance.

Birthright offers free pregnancy tests and counseling. Confidential. 108 Hayward Ave. 292-8414

www.birthrightames.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.