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PASTOR Fr. Everett Hemann [email protected] office ext: 13 292-1192 (H)
ASSOCIATE PASTOR Fr. Dennis Miller [email protected] office ext: 17 292-3097 (H)
DEACON Paul Brown [email protected] 233-6859 (H)
CAMPUS MINISTRY / CHARITY, JUSTICE, PEACE Shari Reilly [email protected] office ext: 15 660-441-3400 (C)
CAMPUS MINISTRY Misty Prater [email protected] office ext: 14 785-633-5206 (C)
LITURGY & MUSIC Todd Flowerday [email protected] office ext: 24 816-838-6579
BUSINESS MANAGER Bobby LeBlanc [email protected] office ext: 12 708-2861 (C)
PARISH FAMILY LIFE / RCIA Lorraine Schmaltz, PBVM [email protected] office ext: 16
DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI Kris Egan [email protected] office ext: 18
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Kathy White [email protected] office ext: 29 232-1753 (H)
MARRIAGE PREPARATION Brenda Neppel [email protected] office ext: 25
SUPPORT STAFF Don Alexander Secretary office ext: 10 [email protected] Barb Cockshoot Secretary office ext: 11 [email protected]
Net Larson Financial Secretary office ext: 22 [email protected]
Anne Recker Librarian office ext: 19 [email protected]
Steve Borton Maintenance Phoubane Phommasen Maintenance
PEER MINISTERS 296-2460
Kimberley Taylor Community Life [email protected]
Maura McDermott Outreach [email protected]
Jarrett Wendt Liturgy [email protected]
Christina Blakley Service [email protected]
PARISH STAFF
WEEKEND MASSES 4:45 PM Saturday 8:30 & 10:30 AM Sunday 7:00 PM Sunday … when ISU classes on Monday
WEEKDAY MASS 12:00 NOON Monday - Friday 10:00 PM Thursday
RECONCILIATION 3:30 PM Saturdays & by appointment
PARISH OFFICE HOURS 8 AM - 5 PM Monday—Friday 6 PM - 8:30 PM Monday—Thursday
STUDENT CENTER Open 8 AM to Midnight … 7 days/week
2210 Lincoln Way
Ames, Iowa 50014
515-292-3810
www.STAparish.net
WAY OF THE CROSS ON CAMPUS—Holy Week 2009
Second Sunday of Easter April 19, 2009
IN MEMORY OF DONOR
Russ Christiansen Jeannine Lanning Mike & Lynn Lanning
Robert Post Patricia Post
Melvin McConnell Thomas McConnell
Vincent Murray Ray & Jane Murray
Katherine Finn Milleman John Milleman Barta Family
Lyle Couture
Dorothea Ham
Arlyne Kisling Rachel Williams Ina Couture
Alice Pannkuk Judith Amfahr
Virgil Bachman Kent Bachman Mom & Dad Dick Rosemary Osheim
Deceased Family Members Warren & Libby Franke
Lucy Roman Gonzalez Moises D. Gonzalez Patrick Egan
Egan/McDermott Family Kris Egan
Reisers, Munchrath,
Arkfeld, Mages, Mahaney Deceased Relatives Janet Reiser
Kyle Maher Debbie Maher
Our Parents John & Georganna Hinrichsen
Vernon & Colleen Clasen
Barb & Roger Clasen
Lee & B. Vance David & Bonnie Dickson
IN HONOR OF DONOR Keith & Miriam Dickson David & Bonnie Dickson
FLOWER GIFTS
Robert Soonee Sill Pat & Sue Lawler Jim & Paula Friederich Jackie Comito
Bob & Miyoko Thomas Mark Pagala
John & Bernadette Wood Mike & Anne Krapfl
Julie Pagala Jon Concannon Doug Ruffner Moises Gonzalez
For all of their redemptive works which led to the
spread of Christianity throughout the world, the disciples of
Jesus weren't exactly saintly in the hours before and days after
the crucifixion. Having abandoned him in fear for their lives,
they still did not comprehend the meaning of Christ's promise
(made many times) to rise again. Even presented with the
physical proof of an empty tomb, they continued to hide be-
hind a locked door, unsure of their future. Even Thomas, who
could best be described as the Eeyore of the group, couldn't
bear to be with the rest of them. Not exactly how Jesus wanted
them to begin their ministry in his name!
In today's Gospel reading from John, Jesus appears to
the disciples (except for Thomas) inside the upper room de-
spite the door being locked. Having shown them the holes in
his hands and side, they are now convinced of his resurrection.
Offering them peace, Jesus breathes into them the Holy Spirit
and commands them to go out into the world to forgive sins.
Yet Thomas still cannot be convinced despite ten men pro-
claiming Christ's presence until he himself is greeted. Even
among those closest to Jesus, fear and doubt were all too pre-
sent.
In the Catechism of the Catholic Church, we are
taught that "to be a witness to Christ is to be a 'witness to his
Resurrection,' to '[have eaten and drunk] with him after he rose
from the dead'" (CCC 995). This means that in every instance
available to us, we are to speak to others of the saving grace
that is belief in Jesus and, whenever possible, to share in the
sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. Though we did not touch his
hands and side, we remember his words to Thomas: "Blessed
are those who have not seen and have believed."
©2009 Liturgical Publications Inc
IN YOUR PRAYERS
Congratulations of the baptisms of: Samantha Marie, daughter
of Karl & Amy Schindel; Ada Camille, daughter of Scott &
Marna Nelson; and Chase Henry, son of Chad & Hilary
Deike.
STA NOTES
Class Schedule
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Financial Report If you missed the Parish Meeting, you can still view the financial report that was presented:
www.staparish.net/information/finance.pdf
Disaster Strikes When a disaster strikes our community, who will be there to help?
If you are interested in being a volunteer, consider joining
the STA Team of the Story County Coalition for Disaster
Recovery.
For more information, please contact Ken Kerns at
Alumni Relations and Development (ARD)
Committee Next meeting: 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, St. Martin
room
ALL parishioners are invited to join and plan long term fund
raising and development plans to support the mission of STA
by outreach to parishioners, STA alumni and friends , current
parents and Iowa State University students.
For more information, contact <[email protected]>
RCIA Elects Become Neophytes At the Easter Vigil, Brad Blickley, Curtis Donelson, Amanda
Josephson, Kayla Kaiser, Lindsey Murray, & Heather
Spangler were Baptized, Confirmed and received their First
Communion.
Congratulations and Welcome to the Catholic Church. We are
blessed to have you become part of the Body of Christ! You
give us so much Hope! As Newly baptized Catholics the Church calls them neophytes
and they enter the period of "Mystagogy" (celebrating the
Mystery) which includes community reflection on the Easter
Mystery and wearing their white garments at Eucharist on all
the Sundays of Easter. They are Neophytes until the
anniversary of their Initiation, namely Easter of 2010.
Sun., Apr. 19 8:30-9:30am Classes, Pre-K & Kndg
10-11:15am Classes, Pre-K, & Kndg,
Gr. 1-5 (Prayer Listeners)
2:30pm Rite of Confirmation,
St. Cecilia
Wed., Apr. 22 5:45-7pm Classes, Gr. 1-6, (Prayer
Listeners, Gr. 1-5)
6:30-7:15pm High School Meal
Lower Lounge
7:15-8:30pm Classes, Gr. 6-10
High School Senior Scholarship Offered
$500 scholarship for Catholic high school senior planning to
pursue post-secondary education
Sponsored by the Ames Catholic Daughters of the Americas
Court Madonna #858
Contact <[email protected]> for scholarship
requirements and application May 1deadline
Mark Your Calendar!
Vacation Bible School
GO GREEN: Care for God’s
Creation July 13-17, 9am-12noon
Ages 3-12
A non-traditional, Catholic-based VBS Program! VBS will focus on the Catholic Church’s social
teaching, “Care for God’s Creation.” Features local
people and resources who promote “going green” in
Ames and at Iowa State University. Globally connects participants to our sister diocese in Honduras, through
education on how they are “going green” and
fundraising for their “going green” projects.
Help us GO GREEN by Getting Involved! Volunteer as a youth (age 10+), college student, young
adult, parent, or older STA parishioner! E-mail
<[email protected]> to let her know how you want to help:
VBS Planning Committee Member (meets in early May
to get the ideas flowing!)
Small Group Leader—leads children around to the
various stations
Station Leader—provides 15-minute sessions on crafts,
music, games, snacks, or bible to various age groups
(ideas and materials provided)
Aide for small group or station
Decorator to plan and decorate the stage, classrooms,
etc.
Designer for the T-shirts.
Youth Minister St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center seeks part-time Youth Minister.
To organize and coordinate activities for grades 6-12.
Prefer college graduate with experience with youth.
Ten month contract, 15-17 hrs per week.
Send resume and references to:
Rev. Everett Hemann 2210 Lincoln Way
Ames IA 50014-7184
(515) 292-3810
Meet Padre Efraín from Honduras! Padre Efraín Romero Ramos, pastor of Dulce Nombre de
Maria parish, representing Bishop Santos of the diocese of
Santa Rosade Copan
Visiting STA the weekend of April 25-26.
Meet after Masses and at Honduras Ministry Committee
Meeting
Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is national Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is most
appropriate that Child Abuse Prevention Month is held during the
Easter season. There is no better time than Easter to celebrate the
protection of our most valuable gift from God - our children.
To know that we are children of God is to live in complete love
with deep abiding security and the ability to dream, to sing, to
create, to laugh, and to play without worry. It is a freedom to
love--with full trust and confidence--the creatures whom God has
sent to us in our world. As we grow older, we face a new reality.
We cannot approach all God's creation with the same trust and
confidence. We learn, through sometimes hurtful and damaging
experiences, that some people reject the ability that God gave
them to love and respect others--they ignore God's call to love
and respect others.
When any adult in the faith community has reason to suspect that
a child is being or has been abused, he or she has a moral (and
often a legal) responsibility to report those suspicions to civil
authorities. Reporting suspected abuse takes courage. However,
adults who take a stand for children and make the call are often
responsible for saving a child from terrible torment. To report
any and all child abuse, contact: the State Department of Human
Services - Hotline 1-800-362-2178, website http://
www.dhs.state.ia.us/reportingchildabuse.asp
Did You Know? Can You Pass the 'Blog Beware' Quiz?
Internet blogs and other social networking sites have recently
exploded in popularity and in the news. The number of
MySpace.com users is currently estimated at more than 67 mil-
lion. The majority of activity on these and other youth-oriented
Web sites is positive. However, we've all read stories of how
those who would harm children use these sites to lure children and teens into inappropriate discussions. To combat this danger,
www.netsmartz.org offers a wide range of Internet safety re-
sources for parents and children. Start by taking the Blog Be-
ware quiz. For kids, there's a related site:
www.netsmartzkids.org.
The Gesture of Reverence for Communion
In the "Lamb of God" we sing asking God's mercy. This
litany occurs during the "breaking of the bread" or Fraction
Rite. Just as one bread is broken into many, and many grapes form the one cup, we too, though many, are one in
Jesus Christ.
Then we receive the Body and Blood of the Lord.
Communion is not a solitary experience between me and
Jesus. Our "Amen" to the proclamation "The Body of Christ" is our "yes" to Christ and to all who are joined to
him. Though many, we are one in Christ.
When receiving Holy Communion, the communicant steps
up to the Communion minister who says "The Body of
Christ/The Blood of Christ." We respond "Amen" with a simultaneous simple bow of the head as a gesture of
reverence. The communicant then receives. The "Amen"
and simple bow are made before the Bread and Cup.
The genuflection was not chosen because many would find
it awkward or impossible. Liturgy envisions posture as expressing the unity of the community. "A common posture
is a sign of unity of the members of the Christian
community: it both expresses and fosters the intention and
spiritual attitudes of the participants." (GIRM) The sign of unity is absent when people use different gestures or
postures, i.e., some bow, others genuflect; or some stand
and some sit or kneel. Thus, it is contrary to this vision of unity to prescribe a gesture that could not be performed by
all.
Standing itself is a gesture of reverence. In our culture we
stand for dignitaries, the flag and national hymn. We
sometimes do not pay enough attention to symbols and gestures. It is these non-verbal actions which express who
we are, or who we are becoming.
As we approach the Risen Lord who nourishes us in
Communion, let us humbly acknowledge and reverence the
One who saved us and continues to offer us life through his Body and Blood. St. Augustine expresses our tradition: "It
is your sacrament that is placed on the table; it is your
sacrament that you receive. Be then a member of the Body
of Christ that your Amen may be true."
We affirm our unity; we become the community we really are. Let us put aside our differences so we might become
more fully the one Body of Christ.
Rev. Ev Hemann
Next week:
Why should we have music at all Masses?
Parishioner questions answered by STA parish staff. If you have a question you would like answered in the
bulletin, speak to a staff member or email your
question to [email protected].
Why do we sit, stand, kneel so much?
It dates back to the very beginning of Christian worship
practices and used to be easily divided. We stand when we
pray to God or when we hear the Gospel proclaimed. We sit
when we are prepared to receive God in the proclaimed
word of Scripture. We also sit during the “down times” of
the Mass, at which little or nothing is going on. Kneeling is
reserved as a penitential gesture.
As for kneeling during the Eucharistic Prayer, this is a later
development, and the prime exception to the ancient rule of
when to stand and when to kneel. Church scholars recog-
nize standing as the most ancient practice, a gesture of re-
spect while praying to God. Kneeling came later as a North
American practice.
Worship is not just about the mind, the voice, and ears.
Bodily posture and gestures can support and intensify what
we may be speaking, singing, or listening to at any given
time. A more full worship experience always engages as
many senses as possible. Sitting, standing, and kneeling all
support the prayer of their context.
Todd Flowerday
"Spring Fury"
Disaster Preparedness Fair
If a disaster were to strike our community today, would you
know what to do; would you be prepared? The Story County Coalition for Disaster Recovery, of which STA is a
member, is sponsoring a community-wide disaster
preparedness event on Saturday, April 25th, from
10:00am-3:00pm. The event, cal led "Spring
Fury...Community Preparedness...Are We Ready?" is meant to celebrate, encourage, and educate the community about preparing for disasters. "We are all responsible to our community. Being informed, trained, and prepared to help should be everyone's job. It is not a matter of 'if', but 'when'
a disaster can occur. We invite anyone in the community to attend. We'll have something for everyone.", Randi Peters, the current CDR chairperson.
Location: Evangelical Free Church, 2008 24th Street
Time: Registration will begin at 9:30am and the first
session starts at 10:00am. Events:
Jeff Zogg, meteorologist from the National Weather Service will be a keynote speaker, sharing "Introduction
to Storm Spotting."
A Parkersburg city official will be sharing his reflections on his community's response to the devastating tornado last spring.
The ISU Meteorology Club will be demonstrating their "Virtual Storm" system.
Sandbagging training, with a competition for "Best
Levee" at the end of the day. Community members will work alongside the ISU Cyclone Football Team to see who can build the best sandbag levee. The Ames Fire Department will "test" the levees.
Breakout sessions will be offered on the topics of
Animals in Disaster, Ham Radio Club, Chainsaw Safety and Clean-Up, Preparing a Family Disaster Supply Kit, and Disaster Preparedness and Your Neighborhood.
There is no admission charge for the day. There will also be
free child care and free food. Lunch will be served from the American Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicle-the same vehicle that would be used to serve masses of people during a real life disaster. In addition, door prizes will be given away at the end of the day, including NOAA weather radios.
For more information, call 292-8890.
Dear Friends,
Mid-Iowa Community Action, Inc. wishes to thank you for your donations to our food pantry during the month of
March. March was another busy month. This month 407
different families accessed our food pantry. Donations continue to go out as fast as they come in. Without
ongoing community support we would not be able to
continue to help so many families in need. We and the families we serve truly appreciate your generosity.
MICA hopes that we can continue to work together to
make a difference in Story County.
Sincerely,
Nora Leuck
Family Development Director
NOTE from Shari: Our Lenten food drive took in a TON of food. Literally. 2190 pounds to be exact. What great stewardship we show when the need is great! Thanks STA!
Thanks to these Iowa Parishes who supported St.
Thomas Aquinas in our ministry to students at Iowa State
University from January 1 to March 31, 2009.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Bettendorf
St. Lawrence, Carroll
St. Mark, Iowa Falls
Sacred Heart, Sioux City
St. Francis of Assisi, West Des Moines
We thank and encourage you to express your appreciation to your
pastor and Pastoral Council for their generous support.
Thank You Iowa Parishes
Today’s Youth and Religion
What shapes and influences the religion and spirituality of Ameri-
can youth today? This question was the purpose of the National
Study of Youth and Religion (NSYR), a four-year study (2001-2005) by Dr. Christian Smith of the University of Notre Dame.
Take the following True or False Quiz and then compare your
answers to the findings of this study!
1. Teens find their parents’ religious beliefs and practices
old and meaningless and want to have little to do with
any of them.
2. Faith is important to teens and shapes their daily life.
3. There is a correlation between Catholic youth participat-
ing in youth group, religious education, or attending a
Catholic school and an increase in religious practices and
a decrease in at-risk behaviors.
4. Having a full-time paid youth minister makes a signifi-
cant difference in the religiosity of youth in those con-
gregations.
5. Teens have a solid knowledge of their faith and can ar-
ticulate their basic beliefs about God and religion.
6. The Catholic Church in comparison to other religious
traditions was equal to or better in most variables meas-
uring religiosity.
Survey Says:
1. FALSE: 3 out of 4 teenagers consider their own beliefs
and practices somewhat or very similar to their parents.
2. TRUE, but FALSE: Catholic youth say faith is some-
what (42%), very (31%), or extremely (11%) important
in shaping their daily life. BUT, in reality, religion ap-
pears to operate much more as a taken-for-granted aspect
of life (in the background of everyday living) for most
U.S. teens.
3. TRUE: Participation in youth programs seems to make a
significant difference in the religious beliefs and prac-
tices of youth… BUT the majority does not participate in
such programs. Highly religious teenagers appear to do
much better in life than less religious teenagers.
4. TRUE: The presence of a full-time youth minister in the
congregation, compared to no designated youth minister
at all, significantly increases those teens’ (who attend on
their own without parents) attendance.
5. FALSE: The vast majority of youth interviewed were
incredibly inarticulate about their faith, religious beliefs,
practices, and its meaning and place in their lives.
6. FALSE: Catholic teens scored 5-25% lower than their
conservative, mainline, and black protestant peers on
many of a variety of religious beliefs, practices, experi-
ences, commitments, and evaluations.
For more information on the NSYR, visit
www.youthandreligion.org/research/. (Watch for a future column to identify ways to meet the above
challenges in forming the religious, moral, and social lives of
today’s youth.)
Kathy White
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Research Study: Are you an 18-54 year old female looking to
start an exercise routine to lose weight and/or get fit? An ISU
Thesis Project is looking for female non-smokers for a research
study investigating the effects of exercise on physiological and
psycho-logical responses. You are eligible to participate if your BMI is 30 or higher. As a volunteer you receive a free cardio-
vascular fitness test and physical activity recommendations based
on your personal responses to exercise. For more information
email <[email protected]> or call 294-5418.
Poverty Simulation at Bethesda Lutheran, 1517 Northwestern,
Thursday, April 30th, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Designed to help
attendees understand the ramifications of living in the low-
income bracket. Light meal provided, registration
required. Contact <[email protected]> or 232-6188. Sponsored by the AMOS Economic Justice Team, et al.
"The Visitor" showing at the Ames Public Library, Wed.,
April 29th, 7:00 p.m. The story of a Connecticut professor who
confronts illegal immigration upon finding a young couple living
in his New York apartment. Sponsored by the AMOS
Immigration Research Team, et al.
C A MP U S MINI STR Y QUESTION OF THE WEEK
The disciples were afraid after Jesus’ death
and they locked the doors.
Are there times when fear overtakes you?
What calmed the disciples’ fears?
What calms yours?
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
The Christian community described in Acts understood and practiced total stewardship. St. Paul reports that the
believers did not claim anything as their own, but held
everything in common, and distributed to each whatever
was needed.
Readings for the week of April 19
Sunday: Acts 4:32-35/Ps 118:2-4, 13-15,22-24/
1 Jn 5:1- 6
Monday: Acts 4:23-31/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20 and 22
Jn 3:1-8
Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37/Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5 Jn 3:7b-15
Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Jn 3:16-21
Thursday: Acts 5:27-33/Ps 34:2 and 9, 17-18, 19-20/Jn
3:31-36
Friday: Acts 5:34-42/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14/Jn 6:1-15
Saturday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14/Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17/Mk 16:15-20
Next Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19/Ps 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9/ 1 Jn 2:1-5a/Lk 24:35-48
Library Book Review
My Cousin the Saint:
A Search for Faith, Family, and Miracles by
Justin Catanoso
Like millions of Italians in the early twentieth century, Justin
Catanoso’s grandfather immigrated to America. Nearly a hundred
years later, Justin, born and raised in New Jersey, knows little of
his family beyond the Garden State. That changes in 2001 when
he discovers that his grandfather’s cousin, Padre Gaetano
Catanoso, is a Vatican-certified miracle worker. This discovery
prompts Justin to embark on a quest to connect with his extended
family in Italy. This is a charming story about what it means to
have a saint in the family.
Shelflist 282/CAT
Pizza Party! Sunday, April 19th 5:30-7p.m. Lower Lounge
Last Sunday Night Supper of the semester! What could be better than a pizza party?!
Just $3 Dollars! Sign up in the gathering space. All are welcome!
Serving:-Sherbet Punch!-Homemade Pizza!-Super Secret Dessert!
Contact Kim Taylor at <[email protected]> with any
questions.
Last Call for ISU Students Graduating in May or
August 2009: Monday, April 20th is the reservation deadline for Saturday,
April 25th’s “Last Supper for Graduates.”
Please RSVP your attendance and entrée choice to
<[email protected]>, Kris Egan, Alumni Relations and
Development Coordinator, or on the sign-up sheet on the
Information Table in the Gathering Space.
Entrée choices are chicken with creamy marsala sauce or
three bean pasta with creamy spinach sauce. Dress is
business casual.
2009/2010 STA Ambassador Project Looking for a unique way to help build our Catholic community
in the dorms and Greek Houses? Become an STA Ambassador!
Reach out to ISU students, especially New and Transfer
students
Fulfill Christ’s command to spread the gospel
Provide awareness and be a part of a welcoming spiritual
community
Small time commitment, initial training session, Ambassador
T-shirts, good times
If interested contact Ethan Dahlhauser <[email protected]>
St. Catherine Society Cookie Baking Tuesday, April 28th 7:30pm Lower Lounge
Questions contact Maggie Lyon <[email protected]>
Vocation Reflection Thomas believed because he saw Jesus. What will it take for me
to respond to God’s call? (John 20:19-31