Saint Cecilia Catholic Church May 12, 2019 Fourth Sunday of Easter

2 9 0 0 H o o v e r A v e n u e A m e s , I A 5 0 0 1 0

( 5 1 5 ) 2 3 3 - 3 0 9 2 p a r i s h - o f f i c e @ s t c e c i l i a p a r i s h . o r g

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

FORMED by the Word of God…

UNITED by the Holy Eucharist…

ENLIVENED by the Holy Spirit!

Sunday: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41/

Ps 30:2m 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13

[2a]/Rv 5:11-14/ Jn 21:1-19 or

21:1-14

Monday: Acts 6:8-15/

Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30

[1ab]/Jn 6:22-29

Tuesday: Acts 7:51--8:1a/

Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 and 7b and 8a, 17

and 21ab [6a]/Jn 6:30-35

Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8/

Ps 66:1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a [1]/

Jn 6:35-40

Thursday: Acts 8:26-40/Ps 66:8-9,

16-17, 20 [1]/Jn 6:44-51

Friday: Acts 9:1-20/Ps 117:1bc, 2

[Mk 16:15/Jn 6:52-59

Saturday: Acts 9:31-42/

Ps 116: 12-13,

Daily Readings for the

Week of May 12 Study, Reflection and Prayer

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What’s inside…

Message from Father,

Mother’s Day Carnation

Sale, Good Samaritan

Collection, Sacraments

2

Mass Intentions &

Schedules, Welcome New

Members & Visitors,

Bulletin Due Dates, Walk

for Life

3

CFM, Knights of Columbus,

Prayer & Thought, Red

Cross Blood Drive, MICA,

FSA Pizza Night

4

Financials, St. Cecilia

School Activities, Faith

Formation Activities

5

Parish Contacts 6

Mother ’s Day Greeting from Father Jim

Baptism

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.

Next Session of Baptism:

Preparation for the second born

child is Monday, May 28 at 7pm.

Godparents are also expected to

attend. This session will be held in

the St. Louis Room.

This weekend we pause to say "thanks" to all our

mothers and all women who fulfill "mother like"

roles in our lives. May Mary, Mother of God, who

knew both the joy and the burdens of being a wife, mother

and care-giver for her husband, Joseph and her son, Jesus be

a special intercessor and model for all of you!

The Sacrament

of Marriage

The Sacrament of Marriage can be

celebrated at a time convenient to

the couple and in accordance with

the parish schedule. The date and

time of the celebration must be

scheduled only with a priest or

deacon of the parish. The couple

must contact a priest or deacon of

the parish preferably one year prior

to the desired wedding date, but no

less than six months prior to their

desired date. The St. Cecilia Wedding

Guidelines 2019 is available from

the Parish Office and on our website.

This contains additional information

and guidelines.

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30

4, 6 and 7b and

7a [1]/

17, 20 [1]/

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Mother’s Day Carnation Sale

after Masses

Suggested donation of $1 per stem

Benefits

Martha’s House of Hope

For information on Martha’s House of Hope, contact

Missy Sanow, Exec. Director (missysanow@gmail.com)

Becoming Catholic

Those interested in learning about Jesus

and the Catholic faith, or becoming a

Catholic Christian themselves, are

encouraged to contact Jarrett Wendt:

rcia@stceciliaparish.org or

515-233-3092. Your journey will be

highly personalized and can begin as

early as tomorrow! Adult Catholics

seeking Confirmation are welcome as

well.

Parishioners: Do you know anybody

who is thinking about becoming

Catholic? Please pray for them, walk

with them on their journey, and

encourage them to contact us when

ready! A great info resource is

www.formed.org, code: a12562

Next weekend is our Good Samaritan Fund Black Bag Collection. The black bags

will be passed after Communion. The use of the Good Samaritan Fund envelopes is

optional. Please see the Social Justice brochures on the bulletin board entering into

the church for a listing of the groups your donations help to support.

Reno Berg, Chair Sarah Mansell, Chair

Mark Moore, Chair

Meets Fourth Tues. of each month at 7pm—Social Hall North

Meets Third Tues. of each month at 7pm—St. Louis Room

Meets Second Tues. of each month at 7pm—St. Louis Room

Meets First Tues. of each month at 7pm—St. Louis Room

Mike Dolan, Chair

Saturday, May 11

5:00pm: Pat Derks †

Sunday, May 12

8:30am: Parishioners of St. Cecilia

10:30am: Dorothy Schnoes †

5:00pm: Patrick Callahan † (Misa en Espan ol)

Tuesday, May 14

8:00am: Marian Putz †

Wednesday, May 15 9:00am: All-School Mass

Thursday, May 16 8:00am: Charles Uthe †

Friday, May 17 8:00am: Harold & Adeline Lynch †

Saturday, May 18

5:00pm: Cindy LaPage †

Sunday, May 19

8:30am: Parishioners of St. Cecilia

10:30am: Don, Brad & Michelle Fridley †

5:00pm: Denise Grant † (Misa en Espan ol)

MASS SCHEDULE

Weekend: Saturday 5pm; Sunday 8:30am, 10:30am

& 5pm (Misa en Espan ol)

Weekday: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8am (Chapel)

Wednesday 9am All School Mass (Church During School Year)

May 12, 2019 — Fourth Sunday in Easter

Catholic School Board

Faith Formation Commission

Finance Council

Pastoral Council

As a reminder: Father Jim is not in the office on

Mondays. He will return all phone calls and emails as quickly

as he can when he returns. Thank you.

St. Thomas Aquinas Mass Times Weekend Masses

4:45pm Saturday; 8:30am, 10:30am.

Please note: 7pm Sunday Mass will not occur after May 5

Weekday Mass: 12pm: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Thursday: 9:15pm.

Sts. Peter & Paul Mass Time: 8:15am Sunday in Gilbert

Do you need to have information in the Bulletin?

Information for the May 26 bulletin is due by 10am on

Friday, May 17

Information for the June 2 bulletin is due by 10am on

Monday, May 20.

Welcome to our visitors:

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.

Please welcome our new members who joined us in April:

Richard Martens

Edwige Mafuta

Gerard Mudimbi

The annual Walk for Life will be June 1 this

year at Ada Hayden. On Sunday, May 19,

there will be a collection before and after

Masses in the narthex for this event.

Congratulations to

James Parker Brink

(son of Joel & Elizabeth)

who was Baptized April 21

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Stewardship: Paul and Barnabas encountered both

violent rejection and joyful acceptance of the message they

preached. We, too, may be met with mixed reactions when we

use our gifts in the service of God. But, the Gospel assures us,

the regard for those who follow faithfully is eternal life.

Marriage Corner: “So they shook the dust from their

feet . . . “ (Acts 13:51). Some arguments just aren’t worth

fighting. If you and your beloved have an ongoing

disagreement, consider whether it’s time to shake the dust

from your feet, let this one go, and move forward together.

PRAYER & THOUGHT

Monday, May 13 Tuesday, May 14

8:30am, 10:30am Mass

(Coffee & Donuts)

5pm: Spanish Mass

Carnation Sale

after Masses

Sunday, May 12

7pm: Pack 159 (Social Hall North)

6:30am: Men’s Bible Study (St. Clare Room) 8am: Mass (Chapel) 10am: Bible Study (St. Louis Rm) 10am: St. Anne’s (Social Hall North) 7pm: Faith Formation Commission (St. Louis Room) 7pm: Evening of Recollection (Church)

Join the Knights of Columbus!

Catholic gentlemen, 17 years or older, are invited to join the

St. Cecilia Council of the Knights of Columbus. A new

membership ceremony will be held Saturday, May 18 at 10am

in the St. Louis Room. Candidates are asked to meet in the

Narthex at 9:30am to fill out paper work. If you have any

questions, please contact Philip Berg, Deputy Grand Knight,

Membership Director, at (515)783-6316 or

pberg0788@hotmail.com.

Red Cross Blood Drive at St. Thomas Aquinas

St. Thomas Aquinas (STA) will be hosting an

American Red Cross Blood Drive on

Wednesday, May 22, from 1pm to 6pm.

Simply download the American Red Cross Donor App, visit

redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS

(1-800-773-2767) to make an appointment. For more

information, please contact Mary Lynch at

marylynch624@gmail.com.

Our St Cecilia Parish offers support and encouragement to

our members when a family member dies. The Bereavement

Committee meets with the family to assist in planning a

meaningful Christian funeral service. As part of this

ministry, the committee will help plan and serve a light

luncheon for friends and relatives. Thanks to all who have

been answering the call to provide food for our parish

families at the time of their loss of a loved one. To volunteer,

contact: Helen Brennan: tandhbrennan@msn.com or

515-291-2132 or Diana Weber: weber@thewebers.ws or

515-291-8717.

Next Weekend is our Good Samaritan/Food Shelf Weekend.

At this time, the MICA Food Pantry especially needs: soups,

packaged shelf main meals, Hamburger Helper, rice, and

potatoes. Most months: Suggested food items include baby

foods, canned meat products, packaged, hamburger helper,

peanut butter, pasta, spaghetti sauce, cereal, and canned

fruit. The following items are also needed: laundry

detergent, dish soap, baby wipes, toilet paper, shampoo,

paper towels. Homemade jams and jellies are not accepted.

Food with expired dates cannot be used. Please remember to

Shop + 1 and buy one extra item for the food pantry each

time you shop.

Want to enrich your family and marriage?

Christian Family Movement (CFM) may be just what you

are looking for. The CFM is a network of small faith-sharing

groups. CFM is for all ages and stages of families. To learn

more, please contact Deacon Gary and Kay Aitchison at

296-2966 or gaitchis@iastate.edu.

Who's hungry?! Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza is donating 20% of sales from anyone who says they are supporting St. Cecilia School on Monday, May 13th from 4pm-10pm. Enjoy a yummy way to support the Family School Association!

John J. Scholten, Rite of Committal

Friday, May 17, 2019, 1:30pm

Mt. Olivet Section, Ames Municipal Cemetery

The family of the late John J. Scholten invites any

parishioners to attend the Rite of Committal for

John J. Scholten at Ames Municipal Cemetery this coming

Friday. John was a former parishioner of St. Cecilia who died

on March 11th and whose Funeral Mass was celebrated on

March 15th at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Lenexa, Kansas.

ST. CECILIA SCHOOL

May 12, 2019—Fourth Sunday in Easter

FAITH FORMATION

Elementary Faith Formation and

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Please pray for the 2nd-graders receiving First Communion

this weekend.

Are you interested in helping in an Elementary Faith

Formation classroom in the Fall? Contact Taylor

(thawkins@stceciliaparish.org) in the Faith Formation

office and we’ll find a spot for you!

Elementary: stceciliaparish.org/elementary

Middle/High School: AnchorAmes.com 515-232-3514

Hospitalized Catholics:

be visited as a patient at Mary Greeley Medical Center in

Ames, you can make sure you are entered on the list of

Catholics to be visited daily, by calling the switchboard

operator at 239

St. Cecilia and St. Thomas share hospital visits and therefore

visits are made every day. If you have any questions, please

call Julie Haas at 232

8am: Mass (Chapel)

Saturday, May 18

10am: 1st Degree Knights of Columbus (St. Louis Rm) 5pm: Mass (Church) (Stephen Ministry Commissioning)

Friday, May 17 Thursday, May 16

8am: Mass (Chapel) 8:30am Small Group—Men’s Bible Study (St. Francis Library) 5pm: Area Deacon’s Meeting (Social Hall South)

Wednesday, May 15

9am: All-School Mass (Church) 10am: St. Anne’s Circle (Social Hall North) 1:30pm: Library Committee (St. Francis Library)

May Crowning

Thank you to our 5th grade

representatives; Avery Wirth and Davis

Cowan, our 2nd graders, and our staff

on a beautiful May Crowning

celebration. (group photo right)

Happy Mother's Day

God made a wonderful mother. A mother who never grows old.

He made her smile of the sunshine. And he molded her heart of pure gold.

In her eyes he placed bright shining stars. In her cheeks pure roses you see. God made a wonderful mother.

And he gave that dear mother to me. ~Unknown

CONTRIBUTIONS—Month of April, 2019

General Collection MTD $ 120,320 Budget April $ 99,167 YTD General Collections $1,014,354 YTD Budget 4/30/2019 $1,036,667 Annual Budget 2018 -2019 $1,235,000

May God Bless Your Generosity

Planned Giving: A mother’s love is eternal. The Holy Sprit

brought the early church alive by giving individuals gifts that

would sustain the church, but there was a catch—THEY HAD

TO BE SHARED. By sharing the gifts you have been blessed

with, you can help keep the Church alive for years to come.

Please contact Frank Oppold, 515-290-1163.

I am interested in becoming a member at St. Cecilia Parish

Name and Address the way you would like it to appear on correspondence

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. You may also register online at: http://www.stceciliaparish.org/become-member/

Welcome to Saint Cecilia Parish.

Prayer opportunities held in the Chapel

Scripture Rosary………………………………….… Monday 7am Intercessory Prayer Group ......... …......…….…. Sunday 8:00-9pm Rosary ................ ..Monday 7:30pm*, Tuesday-Friday before 8am Mass; Saturday 12pm (*The rosary is said for Pro-life the first Mon. of each month.) Prayer Group……..Tuesday 7-7:30pm Adoration 7:30-8pm Rosary Chaplet of Divine Mercy……………………….….........Friday 3pm Liturgy of the Hours…………………………..………..Saturday 7am Women's Rosary……..………………………………… Tuesday 9pm For Peace and Health in our world Eucharistic Adoration** The chapel is open daily, keypad access only between 10pm & 6am.

**Contact the Parish Office at 233-3092 to have your information forwarded to the coordinators to schedule a weekly holy hour.

Like us on Facebook:

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If you or someone you know

would like to be on the Prayer

Intentions & Requests list,

please contact Melissa Bortle at

232-8354.

RECONCILIATION

Saturday: 3:30pm-4:30pm and by appointment

PARISH OFFICE

Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8:30am-4pm; Friday 8:30am-2:30pm

Phone: (515)233-3092

FAX: (515)233-6423

Priest Residence: (515)233-9477

PARISH STAFF Pastor ................................................. Fr. James Secora .................... jsecora@stceciliaparish.org Pastoral Associate ........................ Jarrett Wendt ............................................................... jwendt@stceciliaparish.org Deacons ............................................. Gary Aitchison (retired) ............................................................... gaitchis@iastate.edu ............................................................... Charles Bernhard (515)509-6867

............................................................... charlesbernhard@gmail.com ............................................................... Mark Bortle (515)291-4989 ............................................................... markbortle@mchsi.com ............................................................... Alan Christy (515)231-8099

............................................................... deacon.alan.christy@gmail.com ............................................................... John McCully (retired) ............................................................... jmccully@iastate.edu ............................................................... Ron Smith (515)441-0480 ............................................................... deaconron.ames@gmail.com ............................................................... Richard Tondra (retired) ............................................................... tondraames@gmail.com Director of Music & Liturgy ...... Robert Hauser ............................................................... bhauser@stceciliaparish.org Business Manager ......................... Bill Klein ............................................................... bklein@stceciliaparish.org Administrative Assistant ........... Mary Sue Derks ............................................................... msderks@stceciliaparish.org ............................................................... Kathy Best ............................................................... kbest@stceciliaparish.org

FAITH FORMATION Phone ................................................. (515)232-3514 Fax ....................................................... (515)232-2875 Director of Faith Formation ..... Katie Patrizio ............................................................... kpatrizio@stceciliaparish.org Director of Youth Ministry ........ Kayla Greiner ............................................................... kgreiner@stceciliaparish.org

Coordinator of Middle School Youth Ministry ............................................................... Zekiel Mientkiewicz ............................................................... zmientk@stceciliaparish.org Coord. Of Elementary Faith Formation…….Taylor Hawkins ............................................................... thawkins@stceciliaparish.org Administrative Assistant ........... Melissa Kaufman ............................................................... mkaufman@stceciliaparish.org

SCHOOL Phone ................................................. (515)232-5290 Fax ....................................................... (515)232-2875 Principal ............................................ Sara Rooney ............................................................... srooney@stceciliaschoolames.org Administrative Assistant ........... Lois Vidimos ............................................................... lvidimos@stceciliaschoolames.org

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