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sister parish of Dulce Nombre de Maria in Honduras
2210 Lincoln Way Ames, Iowa 50014
515-292-3810
www.STAparish.net
WEEKEND MASSES 4:45 PM Saturday 8:30 & 10:30 AM Sunday
7:00 PM Sunday
WEEKDAY MASS 12:00 NOON Monday - Friday 9:15 PM Thursday (TNL)
RECONCILIATION
3:30 PM Saturday 7:00 PM Wednesday resumes in Jan. & by appointment
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
8 AM - 5:00 PM Monday—Friday 6 PM - 8:30 PM Monday—Thursday 8 AM - 8:30 AM & 9:30 AM - Noon Sunday 6 PM - 8:30 PM Sunday
CHURCH & STUDENT CENTER OPEN 8 AM to Midnight … 7 days/week
Pope Francis has issued his first Apostolic Exhortation:
Evangelii Gaudium “The Joy of the Gospel”
It is a wide-ranging letter that covers scores of elements of
discipleship. A great read for Advent. Fr. James Martin, SJ,
(Jesuit priest, noted author and editor) after reading the document
commented: “I’ve never read a papal document that was so exciting, surprising, provocative, invigorating and hopeful.”
You can read it, download it or print it here:
www.vatican.va/phome_en.htm
Evangelii Gaudium
Word Count
Love: 154 times
Joy: 109
The Poor: 91
Peace: 58
Justice: 37
Encounter: 34
Dignity: 23
Common Good: 15
Second Sunday of Advent December 8, 2013
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Finals Week
Pancake Study Break Tuesday, December 17
a Festival of Flavors Pancake Study Break
in the lower lounge
8:00-9:30pm
Thank You · To Bill Judge and Roger Beckett for their workmanship and
time in installing the new coat hooks in the Prayer Garden
Pathway.
· Now that this a main entrance into the church (before the
parking structure it was sort of a dead end), we needed more
hooks and something a little nicer.
Student Leadership Application Hey students! Interested in sharing your gifts as a student leader
next year? Get more information and the application on our
website at http://staparish.net/campus-ministry/applications.
Old-fashioned Parish Christmas Celebration · Thursday, Dec. 19 in the STA Lower Lounge
· Festive Potluck: 6:00 pm
· Joyous Christmas Caroling: 6:45 pm
· Inspiring Nativity Play presented by children: 7:10 pm
· Merry White Elephant Gift Exchange: 7:30 pm (each person bring a white elephant gift to exchange – label each gift as
child or adult, and male or female)
· All are welcome to join in these holiday festivities.
Lean Into the Wind: Divorced & Separated Support Group
· Meets Thursday, Dec. 12, at 5:30 p.m. for dinner at Mucky
Duck Pub, 3100 S. Duff in Ames.
· No support group meeting to follow dinner; meetings will
resume Jan.9th at 7 p.m.at St. Thomas Aquinas.
· Please bring a small white elephant for gift exchange.
· And mark your calendar for Christmas dance at Lake Rob-
bins Ballroom near Woodward Sat., Dec. 21, 7-11 p.m.
· For more info or to RSVP for dinner by noon Wed., Dec. 11,
contact Cosette Bergman at (515) 298-1508 or
Spring Break Trips · Applications due Friday. Available on the applications page
under the Campus Ministry tab on our website,
www.staparish.net.
· Mandatory meetings—travelers must attend a meeting either
Sunday or Monday, December 8 or 9, at 8:00pm in the
Prophets and Martyrs room.
· Contact [email protected] or 515-509-6851 for more
information.
Advent Food Collection · We collect non-perishable food items for the Mid-Iowa
Community Action food pantry beginning next weekend and
continuing through December 24th.
· Toiletries, household cleaning supplies, laundry soap and all
types of canned and dry goods are appreciated.
· Donations may be left in baskets in the gathering space
anytime between Saturday, November 30 and Tuesday,
December 24th.
· If you would prefer to make a cash donation, you can send a
check to Mid–Iowa Community Action (MICA), 230 SE 16th
St # 101, Ames, IA 50010. Write “Food Pantry” in the
memo line. Please note that MICA is not the same thing as
the Food Bank of Iowa. All donations to MICA are
distributed locally in Story County through the Ames
location.
What’s Next? Faith, Fears and your Future · A Retreat for those preparing for big changes.
· Save the date for January 24-26. Fr. Paul Coelho and Br. Pat
Douglas, both Jesuits, will lead this 48 hour retreat.
· Designed to help those approaching the end of their college
studies or considering a big change in life to be thoughtful
about their futures.
· Interested? Contact [email protected] to learn more, or call
515-509-6851.
Wednesday Evening Reconciliation · There will be NO Reconciliation on Wednesday evenings in
December.
· 7pm Wednesday Reconciliation with Fr Richmond resumes
in January.
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FAITH FORMATION
St. Thomas Aquinas…
YOUTH MINISTRY ...St. Cecilia
STA Youth Ministry Parent Liaison Libby & Warren Franke: [email protected]
Director of Youth Ministry: Anna Steele (515) 233-3092 [email protected]
EDGE Social Night Wed., Dec 18th
CHRISTMAS PARTY!
Life Nights
Sun., Dec. 8th: “Big Mouth”
Dec. 15th: 7pm Mass + Life Night + Christmas Party at STA
Next Life Night is January 5, 2014
Confirmation Session
January 12th
10:30 Mass at either church
12:30 Lunch at St. Cecilia
Sponsors Welcome
1:00 - 3:30 Retreat at St Cecilia
2nd Year Candidates Retreat
February 21-23, 2014
Des Moines Y Camp Boone Iowa
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Mark Your Calendars for the next Whole Parish Catechesis:
Wednesday, Jan. 29th (presented on only one day this semester)
from 5:45pm-8:00pm in the Lower Lounge. There will be a meal
served from 5:45-6:20 to begin our time together. Topic will
center around a “parishioner-led parish” and what that entrails.
Details soon. This is for every parishioner and we hope that you
will make the effort to attend.
Catholic Car Talk/Activities Here are some questions to help your family
further reflect upon the Mass readings:
Question for Children: Beyond toys and other things, what
do you hope will happen in your family this Christmas?
Question for Youth: What are the greatest challenges you
face as a young person today in terms of allowing Christ
to be your teacher and following him?
Question for Adults: Name the one thing in your life which
you must “move out of the way” in order to make more
room for Christ – a grudge, a possession, a memory,
hurt, or feeling.
Faith Formation Classes This Week Sunday, Dec. 8th
Grades PreK and Kindergarten, 8:30-9:45am
Grades PreK-5th, 10:00-11:15am (Prayer Listening)
Grades 9-12 – Life Teen, 7-9pm at St. Cecilia
Wednesday, Dec. 11th
Grades 1st-5th, 5:45-7:00pm
Grades 6th-8th, 7:15-8:30pm
Sunday, Dec. 15th
Grades PreK and Kindergarten, 8:30-9:45am
Grades PreK-5th, 10:00-11:15am
Need a Retreat? Do you feel life might be moving too fast and you want to step
away for a “breather”? Do you feel overwhelmed by your
responsibilities and daily tasks and have a desire to be renewed
in Christ? Do you feel distant from God or that your life is a bit
“out of focus”? Please consider a Christian Experience
Weekend. This retreat is a wonderful opportunity to examine
your life and your relationship with God.
For more info and a complete listing of dates go to:
www.arch.pvt.k12.ia.us/AdultFaith/CEWInformation.html
Catholicism 101 – Save the Date! We will hold Catholicism 101, an introduction into the basic
teachings and beliefs of the Catholic Church, this spring on
Tuesday nights, 7-9pm, from February 4th – March 11th.
Contact Tyler at [email protected] for more info.
Birthright 108 Hayward Ave. 292-8414 Pregnancy tests & Counseling
free and confidential www.birthright.org
At Saint Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center, we are:
GATHERED in the Holy Spirit, a diverse and vibrant community,
TRANSFORMED by Jesus Christ in the Catholic Tradition, and
SENT to be the presence of God in Ames, Iowa State University, and the world.
Religious Retirement Fund Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests spent years working in Catholic schools, hospitals, and social service agen-cies, often for little, if any, pay. Their sacrifices now leave their religious communities without adequate savings for retirement and elder care. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious collection helps provide prescription medications, nursing care, and more for thousands of elderly religious. Please give to those who have given a lifetime. Envelopes available in the church.
Card Social Those who play 500 and those who would like to learn—mark your calendars for Friday, January 17th for an STA Card Social starting at 6:30pm.
Weekly Women’s Study Group The Women of Grace Study Series, Full of Grace, by Johnnette Benkovic, will be held on Mondays, 7-9 p.m., from February 3 through March 31, 2014. The cost will be $50. A brief informational meeting will be at 7 p.m. on December 9, 2013, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in the Ss. Francis & Clare room. The 9-week sessions will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. To register or if you have questions, please contact Lynn Lynch (231-9026) or Janine Greenwood (232-1359).
Baptism The next BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS will be Sunday, January 12th @ 7PM in the Bethany and Newman rooms. The next BAPTISM will be Sunday, February 2nd during the 8:30 AM Mass. If interested or for more information, please contact Troy and Lisa at: [email protected] or 292-0488.
Bethany Life Bake Sale The annual Bethany Life Volunteer Holiday Bake Sale takes place on Sunday, December 15th from 11 – 3 in the Bethany Manor lobby. You can donate baked goods (pies, cakes, bars, rolls, fudge, cookies, etc.) and drop them off at Bethany Manor on Saturday, December 14th. Drop in after church on Sunday the 15th and purchase some goodies to take home. All proceeds go to support the residents of Bethany Manor.
Looking for a meaningful gift idea for Christmas? Here’s a wonderful suggestion! Ask
for or give a Christian Experience Weekend (CEW). The CEW weekend is an adult renewal experience offering participants a better understanding of old and new aspects of their Christian faith. The 2014 weekends will be January 24-26 for women and February 7-9 for men at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Church in
Ankeny. Brochures and on-line registration are available at www.olih.org. If you have questions, call Annette Utterback at 971-0100, Jeremey Vortherms at 423-6038 or the parish office at 964-3038.
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Remember to Pick Up Your Dish? If you brought food to a church function recently, did you remem-ber to pick up your serving dish? We store them on the large steel table outside of the kitchen in the lower lounge. Stop by anytime.
The Ames Choral Society
under the direction of Steve Hoifeldt, will present "Hark!", a holiday concert, on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 3:00 pm at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 209 Colorado Ave, Ames. The concert will feature music by Britten, Poulenc, and Rutter along with other choral music of the season. The audience will join in singing carols. Start a tradition and bring the whole family! Tickets are $10 available from ACS members, Gallery 319, or at the door. Children under 12 are admitted free. For info contact515-232-5545 or www.ameschoral.org.
Read about these topics and more in the Dec. 8 issue of The Witness, the weekly newspaper of the Archdiocese of Dubuque: More on the archdiocesan attendees at the National Catholic Youth Conference; Listing of Guadalupe celebrations; Pope Francis issues apostolic exhortation on sharing the joy of the Gospel.
Congratulations To our campus minister, Emily Klaus and husband Eric on the birth of their first child, Maximilian Evert Klaus. Max weighed in at a whopping 9lbs 15oz and 22in!
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
5a
Our God is Love. May we recognize our dependence upon
God, preparing “a way” for God each day and in each
relationship and encounter and become as passionate about
living our faith as John the Baptist was in today’s Gospel.
www.staparish.net
The Season of Advent:
We Are Called to Be Stewards
Many use the Advent season to look back on
“Christmases Past” and reassess their priorities in life.
Perhaps we should also strive for a greater
understanding and appreciation for the mission and
ministry in our parish, and look within our hearts to
determine what role stewardship plays in our faith
lives, as well as in our day-to-day living.
What gifts have I been given and blessed with in my
life? How am I using those gifts? Do my actions and
my use of time and talent reflect my faith?
On behalf of parish leadership we want to thank you
for the contributions you continually provide to our
parish, whether in terms of your time, your presence,
your prayers, your support and participation and
through your financial giving.
Christmas Blessings! on each of us and our faith community
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PARISH STAFF
Pastor, Fr. Jon Seda………………….………..x13
[email protected]………….….(h) 515-292-1192
Associate Pastor, Fr. Richmond Dzekoe .…..... x 23
Coordinator of Ministries, Clare Bills.……......x18
[email protected]………...…. (c) 515-450-3256
Business Manager, Bobby LeBlanc.………..….x12
[email protected]…..………..(c) 515-708-2861
Campus Ministry/Social Justice, Shari Reilly….x24
[email protected]……..……….(c) 515-509-6851
Campus Ministry, Emily Klaus…………….…..x14
[email protected]………..…..(c) 563-920-6672
Faith Formation, Tyler Wheeler………….….....x29
[email protected]………....…..(c) 515-460-1480
Liturgy & Music,
Campus Ministry, Todd Flowerday … …….…x15
[email protected]…………..….(c) 816-838-6579
twitter: @STAliturgy
Marriage Preparation/RCIA, Brenda Neppel .…..x25
Don Alexander, Secretary…………………….....x10
Net Larson, Financial Secretary…………….….x22
Anne Recker, Librarian………………………...x19
Steve Borton ................................. Maintenance
Lual Dau ....................................... Maintenance
Elise Huber [email protected]
Irissa Hubka [email protected]
Joseph Niedergeses [email protected]
Peter Schulte [email protected]
Catholic Charities office @ STA 296-2759
Peer Ministers
IN OUR PRAYERS
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READINGS THIS WEEK
· many make special donations to the parish at year end.
· it may be in thanksgiving for the blessings received
during the year OR it may be to take advantage of tax
incentives.
· if for the second reason, because IRS regulations are date
sensitive, it is important for you to make this contribution
on or before December 31 if you plan to use the
donation for the 2013 tax year.
Help with snow & ice is always appreciated
before Masses OR during the week
Snow shovels are available at the entrances and in the hospitality closet.
Clear entrances, sidewalks and steps, north, east and south, to make it
easier and safer for all to get in and out of the building. If icy & slippery,
sprinkle ice melt (found in hospitality closet) at Lincoln Way entrance,
LW sidewalk and in Gathering Space parking area. Do NOT use
chemical melt around the parking structure or its sidewalks—concrete is
not “old” enough yet. If you have questions, check with Bobby LeBlanc
or other staff member, otherwise grab a snow shovel and help clear.
THANKS!
The STA community welcomes:
Silas Brockman, son of Steven & Anne Brockman
Oliver Mojica, son of Richard Ochoa and Jennifer Warren
Haley Johnston, daughter of Lance & Michelle Johnston
Ian Thrush, son Tony Thrush & Jennifer Groeltz-Thrush
Kalliope Lane, daughter of Ily Lane and Katherine Breitbach
Magdalen Weiler, daughter of Scott & Theresa Weiler
All recently received by baptism into Christ. Welcome!
Sunday: Is 11:1-10/Rom 15:4-9/Mt 3:1-12
Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20/Eph 1:3-6, 11-12/Lk 1:26-38
Tuesday: Is 40:1-11/Mt 18:12-14
Wednesday: Is 40:25-31/Mt 11:28-30
Thursday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/
Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47
Friday: Is 48:17-19/Mt 11:16-19
Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11/Mt 17:9a, 10-13
Next Sunday: Is 35:1-6a, 10/Jas 5:7-10/Mt 11:2-11
CHRISTMAS EVE 4:45PM Mass
11:30 PM: Carols & Lessons
Midnight Mass
CHRISTMAS DAY 9:00AM Mass
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