January 6, 2019 The Epiphany of the Lord Saint Cecilia Catholic Church 2900 Hoover Avenue (515)233-3092 Ames, IA 50010 parish-office@stceciliaparish.org Fr. James L. Secora, Pastor www.stceciliaparish.org FORMED by the Word of God UNITED by the Holy Eucharist ENLIVENED by the Holy Spirit! Daily Readings for the Week of January 6 for Study, Reflection and Prayer Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 [cf. 11]/ Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 4:6/ Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a [8ab]/ Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10/Ps 72:1-2, 3-4, 7-8 [cf. 11]/Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18/ Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13 [cf. 11]/ Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 5:4/ Ps 72:1-2, 14 and 15bc, 17 [cf. 11]/Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13/Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 [12a]/Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21/Ps 149:1-2, 3-4, 5 and 6a and 9b [cf. 4a]/ Jn 3:22-30
What s inside Message from Father, Martha s House of Hope, Project Linus, Baptism Mass Intentions & Schedule, Eucharistic Adoration, Women s Retreat, Planned Giving Prayer & Thought, 2020 Trip, Date Night, Beauty in Christ, DJM St. Cecilia School, St. Cecilia Activities, Faith Formation, Family Matters Parish Contacts 6 2 3 4 5 Message from Father Dear Parishioners, I would like to invite you to join me in welcoming the Sister Water Project to our Parish on January 30. You might be asking, Why should our parish support the Sister Water Project? The Dubuque Franciscan Sisters too wondered how they could make a difference in the global water crisis. After years of studying, they discovered that 1 in 20 people in the world do not have access to clean water. Motivated by this need, they founded the Sister Water Project in 2004 to bring potable water to the people of Honduras and Tanzania. Through collaboration with villagers in both countries, and with the support of their donors, the Sister Water Project has completed/restored 200 water projects. They are committed to protecting the precious resource of water, to advocate for everyone s right to clean water, and to do their part to make it accessible to the most vulnerable. Together they are God s hands and feet working to provide the basic necessity of water while improving the quality of life where water was once scarce. Let US join them! I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink. (Matthew 25:35). Please attend one of three presentations, 1pm, 4:30pm and 7:15pm, on January 30 at the Parish Education Center. Martha s House of Hope, a transitional living house for expectant moms in Ames, IA, is looking for an Executive Director. The ED will assume responsibility for overall operational management of the house to include; oversight of programs, will have an active role in the development and implementation of daily activities, create and maintain a supportive, caring, guiding environment for our clients, strategic planning, prepare and monitor the organization s budget, and foster community relations. 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 Ideal candidate will have a college degree in social work, human services, or have equivalent experience in a leadership role in a related field and have an understanding of the problems involved with unmarried parenthood. Please see full job description and qualifications at mhoh.maternity@gmail.com. Please submit resume and letter of applications to Gina Tomes at Gfreimuth@cox.net by January 15, 2019. Next Session of Baptism: Preparation for the born child is Monday, January 28 at 7pm. Godparents are also expected to attend. This session will be held in the On Monday, January 21 from 1pm-4pm, St. Cecilia will be the host site for a Volunteer Center of Story County service project for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day/National Day of Service. Project Linus will be providing the materials for volunteers to make fleece blankets. This is a wonderful service project for all ages. Please stop by the Social Hall North in the church to help out. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you have any questions, contact Jessica Loecke at jjloecke@gmail.com. 2 Welcome to St. Cecilia Catholic Church - Formed, United, Enlivened
Saturday, January 5 5:00pm: Patricia Doll Sunday, January 6 8:30am: Parishioners of St. Cecilia 10:30am: Rose McMahon 5:00pm: Thomas & Lorraine Cory (Misa en Espan ol) Tuesday, January 8 8:00am: Susan Mullaly Wednesday, January 9 9:00am: All-School Mass Thursday, January 10 8:00am: Les Blanchett Friday, January 11 8:00am: Rose Merz Saturday, January 12 5:00pm: Mary & Jack Urbance Sunday, January 13 8:30am: Parishioners of St. Cecilia 10:30am: Jim Schmidt 5:00pm: Bonny Callahan (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) St. Thomas Aquinas Mass Times Weekend Masses 4:45pm Saturday; 8:30am, 10:30am, 7pm Sunday Weekday Mass: 12pm: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday Thursday: 9:15pm. Sts. Peter & Paul Mass Time: 8:15am Sunday in Gilbert Catholic School Board Meets First Tues. of each month at 7pm St. Louis Room Mike Dolan, Chair Faith Formation Commission Meets Second Tues. of each month at 7pm St. Louis Room Sarah Mansell, Chair Eucharistic Adoration - 12 Biblical Reasons #5: Each moment that you spend in His Eucharistic Presence will INCREASE HIS DIVINE LIFE WITHIN YOU and deepen your personal relationship and friendship with Him. "I have come that you may have life and have it more abundantly. I am the Vine and you are the branches, whoever remains in union with Me shall bear much fruit, for without Me, you can do nothing." (John 10:10, 15:5). St. Cecilia's offers scheduled Eucharistic Adoration as opportunity to regularly spend time with Jesus developing a relationship of love. Hesitant? Give it a 3 week trial! Choose an hour that works best for you; if you can be flexible, the hours of most need are: Saturday 12am midnight & 9am, Wednesday 2am. Contact the coordinator at cvolcko@gmail.com or signup online at www.stceciliaparish.org. WOMEN S RETREAT: The Christian Experience Weekend (CEW) is a renewal weekend for adults, designed to enable them to more deeply experience themselves and their relationship to God and the Christian community. A women s CEW will be held at Our Lady s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Ankeny beginning the evening of Friday, January 18 and concluding the afternoon of Sunday, January 20. For more information, contact Nicole Vortherms via email (nicole.vortherms@gmail.com) or via phone (515-423-6040). You can also visit http://olih.org/cew-retreats/. Do you have a will? Making a will isn t expensive but not having a will can be. There are many complexities involved for families when there is no will. Outlining how an estate is to be given to loved ones and those charities, including St. Cecilia Parish will likely reduce if not eliminate those challenges. For more, information on leaving a legacy gift to St. Cecilia, contact Frank Oppold at 515-290-1163. Meets Third Tues. of each month at 7pm St. Louis Room Mark Moore, Chair Finance Council Pastoral Council Meets Fourth Tues. of each month at 7pm Social Hall North Reno Berg, Chair January 6, 2019 - Epiphany of the Lord
PRAYER & THOUGHT Stewardship: The three kings in today s Gospel traveled a great distance at a considerable cost to offer their richest gifts to the Infant Jesus. How far will I go and what will I offer to do homage to this newborn King and Savior? Marriage Corner: Behold, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem. (Mt. 2:2). The wise still seek Jesus. What gifts of wisdom do you possess? A lesson learned from your childhood? A proverb that steers your life? A virtue to which you ve struggled to be true? MEN S RETREAT: The Christian Experience Weekend (CEW) is a renewal weekend for adults, designed to enable them to more deeply experience themselves and their relationship to God and the Christian community. A men s CEW will be held at Our Lady s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Ankeny beginning the evening of Friday, February 15 and concluding the afternoon of Sunday, February 17. For more information, contact Curt Carlson via email (curtcew2019@gmail.com)or via phone(515-783-3819). You can also visit http://olih.org/cew-retreats/. As a reminder: Parishioners who have prepared salads or desserts for funeral lunches may pick up their empty containers in the ushers room. Thank you to everyone who helps with these lunches. Take A Life Changing Trip in 2020! Set out on an inspiring journey with Father Jim to the Imperial Cities with Oberammergau Passion Play. This trip is scheduled August 24 September 3, 2020. Brochures are available on the table outside the Parish Office. If you have questions, please call the office at 233-3092. (Please note there are a limited number of available spaces.) Sunday, January 6 8:30am, 10:30am: Mass (Coffee & Donuts) 2pm: Pack 159 Scouts Lion Cubs (Social Hall South) 4:30pm: Journey Planning Mtg (St. Louis Rom) 5pm: Spanish Mass 7pm: Life Teen 7pm: Edge Night Please Remember in Your Prayers: Virginia Ullrick May the Lord grant peace and consolation to her family in their time of need. May she, and all who sleep in Christ, find in God s presence, light, happiness and peace. Date Night: Heavenly Fidelity: Getting Your Priorities in Order will help you determine how much time your family needs to function at its best. All adults are invited to join us January 12 (date change) in the Social Hall. Meal and refreshments will be provided. Please gather for the meal at 6:15pm, followed by "Heavenly Fidelity" at 6:45pm. We will provide a meal for the children. Please RSVP for the meal and or childcare by contacting Deacon Ron and Mary Smith at DeaconRon.Ames@gmail.com or (515)441-0480 by January 12. Please join us even if you have not made a reservation. Start the New Year off right! Invite your friends and attend the Archdiocesan Women s Conference, Beauty in Christ: perfect isn t perfect, Saturday, January 26 at Double Tree by Hilton, Cedar Rapids, IA, 9am to 3pm, discount rates apply only until January 7. To register: https://archwomensconference.org/registration/. Want more in your spiritual life? The Disciples of Jesus and Mary (DJM) is an adult lay formation group focusing on Prayer, Discernment and Discipleship. It focuses on finding your plan of life and drawing closer to the Lord. There will be an informational meeting at St. Cecilia's Church on at 6:30pm on Monday, January 14 in the St. Clare Room (snow date is Monday, January 21 at 6:30pm in the St. Francis Library). Email or call if you are interested and cannot make the meeting (eiengelken@hotmail.com,). Monday, January 7 9am: CGS 1 (St. Mother Teresa Room) 6pm: CGS I (St. Mother Teresa Rm) 6pm: CGS II (Social Hall South) 6:15pm: Faith Formation (Grades 1 8) 7pm: Middle School Faith Formation Class Meeting (Social Hall North) 7pm: Legion of Mary (St. Francis Rm) 7:15pm: YDisciple 7:30pm: Rosary (Chapel) 7:30pm: Pack 159 Committee Meeting (St. Clare Room) 4 Welcome to St. Cecilia Catholic Church - Formed, United, Enlivened Tuesday, January 8 6:30am: Men s Bible Study (St. Clare Rm) 8am: Mass (Chapel) 9am: CGS I (St. Mother Teresa Rm) 9:30am: St. Anne s Circle (Social Hall North) 10am: Bible Study (St. Louis Rm) 4pm: CGS I (St. Mother Teresa Rm) 4pm: CGS II, III (Social Hall South) 5pm: Scouts Pack 159 (Kellen) (St. Clare Room) 6pm: Stephen Ministry Training (Social Hall North) 7pm: Faith Formation Commission (St. Louis Room)
ST. CECILIA SCHOOL School Events: Wednesday, Jan. 9: 9am All School Mass followed by 3 rd Grade Reception in the Social Hall all are welcome; 6:15pm Marketing Meeting and 7pm Gala Large Group Meeting Wednesday, Jan. 16: 9am All School Mass Monday, Jan. 21: No School Teacher In Service and 1-4pm Project Linus Service Project Wednesday, Jan. 23: 9am All School Mass FACTS-Student Tuition Assistance: FACTS online application opens at online.factsmgt.com/aid. Any family needing tuition assistance should complete this application and submit their 2018 tax documentation. The school office will be hosting help sessions soon, so please watch the weekly Principal Notes for these dates and times if you need assistance to complete your application. St. Cecilia Activities January 7: Legion of Mary - Ames will be meeting in the St. Francis library at 7pm. During the meeting, information will be provided for those who may be interested in joining this apostolate. Please call or text Deacon Charles @ 515-509-6867 for more information. January 10: The Days for Girls Sewing Team will meet Thursday at 7pm in the St. Louis Room. Sewing skills not necessary. January 10: Why do so many women care so deeply about the sanctity of human life? Theresa Garman will share her insight. Catholic Daughters Court Madonna 858 will meet at 6pm (program begins at 7pm) in the Social Hall South. Please let Marilyn Krocheski know if you are coming (292-9207 or krocheskim@gmail.com). Everyone is welcome. January 19: The Parish Council and standing committees will be conducting a strategic planning session led by parishioner Rick Brimeyer on Saturday, January 19 in the St. Louis Room from 8am - 12pm. Members of the parish are invited to attend in order to provide input into our new strategic plan for the upcoming year. For more information, contact Reno Berg at rjonmckinley@aol.com. Wednesday, January 9 Thursday, January 10 9am: All School Mass (Church) 1:30pm: Library Committee (Library) 2:30pm: CGS II, III (Social Hall South) 2:30pm: CGS I (St. Mother Teresa Rm) 4:30pm: Faith Formation (K 5th Grade) 7pm: Facilities (Parish Office) 7:15pm: YDisciple, Faith Formation (Grades 6 8) 8pm: Middle School Class Meetings (Social Hall North, Church) 8am: Mass (Chapel) 8:30am: Small Group-Men s Bible Study (St. Francis Library) 1:30pm: Columbarium Meeting (St. Francis Library) 4:30pm: Deacons Meeting (St. Louis Room) 6pm: Knights of Columbus (Social Hall North) 6pm: Catholic Daughters (Social Hall South) 7pm: Days for Girls (St. Louis Rm) 7pm: Beginning Again (Church) Faith Formation Youth Ministry 6th 12th Graders Congratulations to our Confirmation candidates celebrating their Act of Entrance this weekend at St. Thomas Aquinas! This Week s Life Night, Sunday, 7-8:30pm, St. Cecilia Narthex NEW & IMPROVED! The Do s & Don ts for a Life of Radical Love. All high schoolers welcome! This week s EDGE Night, Sunday 7-8:30pm, St. Cecilia School Gathering Gear, An EDGE Night on Liturgy! See you there! Please register for our Upperclassmen Retreat: LOGOS at AnchorAmes.Com/Events. Elementary Faith Formation and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Elementary Faith Formation programs resume this week. The Sister Water project will be doing a presentation during Faith Formation on Wednesday, January 30 at 4:30. All students that attend CGS and Monday evening classes are invited to attend. Elementary: stceciliaparish.org/elementary Middle/High School: AnchorAmes.com 515-232-3514 Divorce Support: We would like to provide support for those who have experienced divorce. Surviving Divorce is a series to help people move forward and begin to heal. For more information, please contact Deacon Ron at DeaconRon.Ames@gmail.com or 515-441-0480 by January 13. Looking for ideas for boosting the "Catholic" in your Catholic Family? Pinterest no more - find the best stuff right here every month, in the Archdiocesan "Family Matters" monthly e-letter. Check it out and choose to subscribe here: https://goo.gl/dt9nce. Friday, January 11 8am: Mass (Chapel) Saturday, January 12 5pm: Mass (Church) 6:15pm: Date Night (Social Hall) (Please page 4) January 6, 2019 Epiphany of the Lord
If you or someone you know would like to be on the Prayer Intentions & Requests list, please contact Melissa Bortle at 232-8354. 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: http://www.facebook.com/stcames 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. 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...... @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 6 Welcome to St. Cecilia Catholic Church - Formed, United, Enlivened