May 24, 2015 July 12 2015 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Pentecost Sunday Saint Cecilia Catholic Church 2900 Hoover Avenue Fr. James L. Secora, Pastor Ames, IA 50010 www.stceciliaparish.org FORMED by the Word of God UNITED by the Holy Eucharist ENLIVENED by the Holy Spirit! Fr. James L. Secora, Pastor www.stceciliaparish.org 2900 Hoover Avenue Ames, IA 50010
Ordination to the Order of Deacon, Mark Bortle Mark Bortle, a member of St. Cecilia Parish, will be ordained to the Order of the Diaconate by Archbishop Michael Jackels, S.T.D., Archbishop of Dubuque during a Mass of Ordination on Sat., July 18, 2015, beginning at 10:30AM at St. Raphael Cathedral in Dubuque. The Ordination Mass is open to the public and parishioners and friends of Mark and the other seven men to be ordained are most welcome to come and join in this joyous liturgy. A reception will follow the Ordination Mass. However, because of limited space, the reception is by invitation only, so if planning to attend, please make necessary arrangements. As pastor, I speak for all of us, in offering our sincerest congratulations and begging God s blessing on Mark as he begins this special service to our parish and the universal church, as well as offering our congratulations and best wishes to Mark s wife, Melissa, and their daughters Samantha and Alexandra as well as other members of Mark s family. On the weekend of July 25/26, Mark will assist me as the deacon at all the Masses as well as preach for the first time. Following all the masses that weekend there will be a public reception for Mark in the Social Hall. Please remember Mark and Melissa, Samantha and Alexandra and the other candidates, their wives and families in prayer. Thank you, Julie Ann Bovenmeyer. Effective June 30 th, Julie Ann Bovenmeyer who for the last four years served our parish as the Assistant Faith Formation Director working particularly in the area of elementary catechesis, resigned her position. We express our collective thanks for the knowledge and experience Julie Ann brought to her position and for the expertise she shared with us. May God bless her future endeavors. FAITH FORMATION YOUTH MINISTRY 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. 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 We look forward to seeing you in 2015-16! 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 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., August 27, 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 2 Welcome to St. Cecilia Catholic Church
WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS We hope that God will grant you peace and rest while you are under our roof today. 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. SCRIP Scrip Tidbits! We will continue selling SCRIP after Masses on a monthly basis during the summer months. Summer SCRIP selling schedule: August 1/2. STEPHEN MINISTRY 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. HOSPITAL VISITS For those of you who have family or friends in the hospital, please remember that privacy laws prevent hospitals from freely distributing or making available information on patients without their consent. If you are going to be hospitalized for more than just a same day procedure, PLEASE NOTIFY THE PARISH. so that we can arrange a visit to you if you wish. THE HOSPITAL WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY DO THIS FOR YOU. 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. STEWARDSHIP MOMENT The Letter to the Ephesians relates to us that God, the Father, has established a divine plan to bring all of creation to Christ and that He has blessed us with the divine gifts to help implement that plan. Christian stewards know what their gifts are and remain committed to using them in the service of the Lord. Do we know what our gifts are? Do we believe that God has given us these gifts? Are we committed to using our gifts to serve the Lord? STEWARDSHIP: Today s readings are about being chosen and sent. The prophet Amos was chosen by the Lord and sent to use his talents for the people of God. The Gospel recounts the story of the sending of the twelve. In the second reading, St. Paul reminds us that we, too, are chosen. For what have I been chosen? To whom have I been sent? PLANNED GIVING There is no greater satisfaction than knowing that your personal property and accumulated wealth will be shared exactly as you personally desire. Whether your estate is large or small, you should make certain it will be properly distributed to those to whom you wish it to go. If you wish to remember St. Cecilia Parish, this can be done through careful preparation of your will. Please contact Frank Oppold 290-1163. CONTRIBUTIONS Month of July as of July 7, 2015 General Collection MTD $ 24,392 Budget July $ 106,675 Annual Budget 2015-2016 $1,280,100 May God Bless Your Generosity July 12, 2015 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, July 11 5:00PM: Ken Gillette Sunday, July 12 8:30AM: Parishioners of St. Cecilia 10:30AM: George Simpson 5:00PM: Michael Gowdy Misa en Español Tuesday, July 14 8:00AM: Theodore Notswich Wednesday, July 15 8:00AM: Bill Long Thursday, July 16 8:00AM: Steven Sutter Friday, July 17 8:00AM: Agatha Varnum Saturday, July 18 5:00PM: No Mass Sunday, July 19 8:30AM: Parishioners of St. Cecilia 10:30AM: Joyce Sullivan 5:00PM: Living & Deceased Members of Catholic Daughters Misa en Español Coordinator Needed: Are you available during the day and looking for a ministry in your retirement? Communicate well with others? Do you have a heart for expectant Mother s? Are you grounded in the Church s teaching? The Gabriel Project needs you! The Gabriel Project helps women in crisis pregnancies by offering Christian love and practical solutions at the parish. Parishes (St. Thomas and St. Cecilia) participate by placing a Sign of Life outside the church to advertise their commitment to help all others in distress, to turn all hearts to Jesus Christ and to make Him known to everyone. Contact: Beth Dahlke 515-771-7617 UPCOMING DEADLINES July 26 bulletin announcements due by Friday, July 17 August 2 bulletin announcements due by Friday, July 24 Bulletin announcements are due by noon on the due date. SATURDAY EVENING MASS CANCELLED, JULY 18. Mark Bortle from our parish will be ordained a permanent deacon of the archdiocese on Sat., July 18 in Dubuque. As pastor, I am obligated to be present for the liturgy. Attempts to secure a priest to preside at Mass on Sat. evening, July 18 have been unsuccessful due to other commitments of the retired priests within a fifty mile radius. Mass on Saturday evening at St. Thomas Aquinas is a 4:45PM. You are most welcome to join the St. Thomas community for Mass. Sun., July 19 will be the regular schedule of Masses here: 8:30 and 10:30AM and 5:30PM (Spanish) at which you are welcome since we have bi-lingual liturgical aids. Hopefully, I will not have to cancel a Mass again anytime soon. However, with fewer active and retired priests available, it may not always be possible to find a substitute. Readings for the Week of July 12, 2015 Sunday: Am 7:12-15/Eph 1:3-14 or 1:3-10/Mk 6:7-13 Monday: Ex 1:8-14, 22/Mt 10:34--11:1 Tuesday: Ex 2:1-15a/Mt 11:20-24 Wednesday: Ex 3:1-6, 9-12/Mt 11:25-27 Thursday: Ex 3:13-20/Mt 11:28-30 Friday: Ex 11:10--12:14/Mt 12:1-8 Saturday: Ex 12:37-42/Mt 12:14-21 Next Sunday: Jer 23:1-6/Eph 2:13-18/Mk 6:30-34 Liturgical Publications Inc. 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 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) CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH To view the Catholic Catechism this week go to www.usccb.org/catechism/text/ 4 Welcome to St. Cecilia Catholic Church
MEETINGS The Days for Girls sewing team will meet Tues., July 14 at 7PM in the Sunroom. Please bring your sewing machine, rulers and scissors. New members are always welcome. Don t sew? We also need people who can cut out pattern pieces. The St. Cecilia Widows, Widowers, and Single Seniors group will meet on July 19 at noon at the Flame and Skewer in the mall. Call Pat Rood at 232-3594 for reservations or information. CCC Meeting Scheduled Councils, Commissions & Committees (CCC) Meetings are a great opportunity to: Meet people invested in St. Cecilia Parish Understand how our parish is organized Learn about what s going on Our next meeting is Tues., July 28 in St. Louis Room. All parishioners are invited. EVENTS Food at First Open House: Help celebrate our move to the First Christian Church! Food at First will have an open house today, Sun., July 12, 1-3:30PM, 611 Clark. Refreshments served. Come see where St. Cecilia volunteers cook and serve meals every Tuesday night! OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE Marshalltown Deanery Council of Catholic Women will meet Thur., July 16 at St. Patrick Church, 900 Park Street, Tama. Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Mescher at 9AM followed immediately by registration coffee, and rolls. The meeting will begin at 10AM with lunch at noon. The afternoon program will be on Wellness given by Director of Rehabilitation Service Mellissi McDonald and Marketing Director from Premier Estates Terisa Vodochodsky. Anyone interested in going or having anything to send please call Carolyn Konechne (232-3399) or Darleen Bovee (232-4520). Come to a Charity Tea in the St. Cecilia Social Hall!. A Charity Tea will be held on Aug. 2 at 1:30PM, sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Come and enjoy an afternoon of good food and fellowship. Tickets available after Masses in July or call Angela Fisher (515-450-1357) or Audrey Marley (232-1394). 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. St. Cecilia volunteer Chuck Habing brought 386 pounds of donations to the food pantry in June. Thank you! RCIA The mission of the Church is to Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. (Mt.28:19) As members of the Church we are called to make disciples. How are we doing that? One important way in which we can help to make disciples is to share our faith with others. Sometimes we meet people who appear to be interested in the Catholic Church; but, we fail to ask/invite them to take a closer look. Let us be challenged by this Mission of the Church and invite someone we know to participate in the RCIA Inquiry phase of this process. And, 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 of an adult or child over the age of 7 years interested in becoming a Catholic and celebrating the sacraments of Baptism or Confirmation and First Communion, please contact Jo Anne Dalhoff at RCIA@stceciliaparish.org or call the parish office at 515-233-3092. Ric Nelson Chair 382-2024 PASTORAL COUNCIL Meets 4th Tues. of each month at 7PM in the North Social Hall Mark Moore, Chair 337-1551 FINANCE COUNCIL Meets 3rd Tues. of each month at 7PM in the Sun Room FAITH FORMATION COMMISSION CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARD 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 Tina Colburn, Chair 509-1827 Jason O Brien, President 233-6479 July 12, 2015 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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. PRAYER CHAIN Call requests to Marge Sutter at 233-2622. 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. Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stcames I AM INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER OF SAINT CECILIA PARISH 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 Fax Number.(515) 233-6423 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 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. 6 Welcome to St. Cecilia Catholic Church 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 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