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Saint Cecilia Catholic Church
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Fr. James L. Secora, Pastor www.stceciliaparish.org
October 16, 2016 Twenty—Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Youth Ministry October 14-16th: Fall Retreat No Life Teen on 16th! October 19th: 7:15-8:45pm: YDisciple
Announcements Fall is the time for sign ups! So many choices, and we're all so busy so here is what we recommend when you're trying to decide on trips: Eighth Graders - NCYC (2nd Choice: Steubenville) New Students to the Area: Freshmen/Sophomore Retreat Freshmen - Freshmen Retreat, Steubenville (2nd Choice: NCYC) Sophomores - Sophomore Retreat, LTLC (2nd Choice: Steubenville)
LIVING THE GOSPEL OF LIFE: A CHALLENGE TO AMERICAN CATHOLICS We encourage all citizens, particularly Catholics, to embrace their citizenship not merely as a duty and privilege, but as an opportuni-ty meaningfully to participate in building the culture of life. Every voice matters in the public forum. Every vote counts. Every act of responsible citizenship is an exercise of significant individual power. We must exercise that power in ways that defend human life, especially those of God’s children who are unborn, disabled or otherwise vulnerable. We get the public officials we deserve. Their virtue –or lack thereof—is a judgment not only on them, but on us. Because of this, we urge our fellow citizens to see beyond party
politics, to analyze campaign rhetoric critically and to choose their political leaders according to principle, not party affiliation or mere self-interest. - A Statement by the Catholic Bishops of the United States
YOUTH MINISTRY AND FAITH FORMATION
SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS 65% Iowa Tax Credit As an Iowa Catholic taxpayer, you can
help families with demonstrated financial need attend any Catho-lic School in the Archdiocese of Dubuque through a contribution to the Our Faith School Tuition Organization (STO). Each contri-bution will receive an Iowa tax credit equal to 65% of the dona-tion. The amount you contribute also qualifies as a charitable donation on your federal tax return. Visit www.OurFaithSto.org or call the Archdiocese of Dubuque at 800-876-3546 ext. 219 or 307 to learn more.
New Readers Needed: Currently we are in need of additional Readers for all masses but particularly 5PM Saturday and 8:30AM on Sunday. If you would be interested in this service activity please contact Diana Shonrock, (515)292-6177 or [email protected].
Would you like to learn more about the Catholic Faith? Are you thinking about possibly becoming Catholic? If so, we would love to talk to you about this! The process of becoming Catholic is deeply personal and no two faith journeys are identical. We would really like to meet you and accompany you along your journey if you will allow us. Don’t travel alone! This process is open any time during the year for adults (or children older than 7) who are interested in becoming Catholic, or for Baptized Catholics who never received their First Communion or Confirmation. Please contact us at: [email protected], or 515-233-3092, or stop in the parish office 8:30AM—4PM on Monday-Thursday, 8:30AM—2:30PM on Friday. We look forward to seeing you soon! 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! A great info resource is www.formed.org, code: a12562
Faith Formation November 5th: 9am-noon: First Reconciliation Retreat for Sacrament prep children
Faith Formation classes will be held as usual this week. Monday: 6:15-7:30pm 1st-8th grade, CGS Level 1 Tuesday: 9:30-11am CGS Level 1, 11:15-12:15 CGS Level 1 Wednesday: 2:30-4pm CGS Level 1, 2:45-4 CGS Level 2 @ STA, 4:15-5:30 CGS Level 2 @ STA, 4:30-5:45 CGS Level 1, 4:30- 5:45 PreK-5th grade, 7:15-8:30 6th-8th grade Thursday |9:30-11am CGS Level 1 & 2 @ STA
BECOMING CATHOLIC Want to enrich your family?
Want to stimulate your marriage? Want to meet new people?
Want to join a small Christian Community?
Christian Family Movement (CFM) may be just what you are looking for. The CFM is a network of small faith-sharing groups. A typical group consists of 5-7 couples or about a dozen parents meeting once a month for study and conversation. They follow a timely program which focuses on issues that encompass the home, church and community. CFM is for all ages and stages - couples, parents, developing families, blended and one parent families, middle years couples, empty nesters and grandparents. To learn more, please contact Deacon Gary and Kay Aitchison at 296-2966 or [email protected].
CHRISTIAN FAMILY MOVEMENT
“Catholics at the Crossroads: Why Catholics Leave the Church and What Should be Done About It” will be presented by Fr. Robin Ryan, professor at the Catholic Theological Church in Chicago, at 7:00PM on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center at ISU in Ames. He will discuss recent findings about active participation in the life of the Church, and the challenge posed by the growing number of former Catholics, especially millennials, who no longer identify with the Church. His lecture is funded by the Mgsr. Sup-ple lecture series. All are welcome. For more information, contact Fr. Jon Seda at 515-292-3810 or [email protected].
If we want to know what Jesus’ parable is about in today’s gospel, it seems that we don’t need to work too hard because Saint Luke tells us right at the beginning: “Jesus told his disciples a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart.” This parable has often been used to bring comfort to us about our prayer life. But could there be a more challenging message for those who take stewardship seriously? Widows were the poorest and most vulnerable of people in Jesus’ time. Oppressive legal and economic structures were the norm. Could it be that we are also encouraged to pray persistently for the poor, the weak and the vulnerable as we hear their cry for justice? And that we must not lose heart that we can effect change in their lives?
CONTRIBUTIONS Month of September as of October 10, 2016
General Collection MTD $ 44,888 Budget October $ 80,172 YTD General Collections $ 308,336 YTD Budget $ 331,825 Annual Budget 2016-2017 $1,318,500
May God Bless Your Generosity
STEWARDSHIP MOMENT
BAPTISM PREPARATION 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. Baptism Preparation I for first born child –
Next session: Thurs., Oct. 27 at 6:15PM Baptism Preparation II for second child –
Next session: Thurs., Nov. 17 at 7PM Baptism Preparation III for third/later child –
By special arrangement
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
October 16, 2016— Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
STEWARDSHIP: Today’s theme is perseverance—Moses keep-ing his hands upraised throughout the battle, Paul urging Timothy to stay with the task of preaching and teaching, and the widow appealing to the corrupt judge. To be faithful stewards of God’s gifts, we, too, must persevere in the roles to which we are called.
Scan to Make Contributions You may use this QRcode to make your contributions from your smart phone. Simply scan the QRcode and you will be directed to our website.
Catholic Daughters Awards: Mrs. Tilda Thompson, Catho-lic Daughters - Madonna Court representative, visited St. Cecilia School on Tuesday, September 27th to award two of our fifth grade students with outstanding accomplishment in the Iowa Catholic Daughters of the Americas Education-al Contest. Each school year, Catholic Daughters presents our 4th and 5th grade students with an art or poetry contest with a specific theme. Congratulations to Cecilia Pelzer for Art - 2nd Place - Division 1 and Anleah Walker for Comput-er Art - 2nd Place - Division 1.
Iowa Assessments: During the week of October 17, stu-dents in grades 1-5 will be completing the Iowa Assess-ments. We ask that you please make sure your child is eat-ing a good breakfast and getting plenty of sleep. Thank you!
School Events: Wednesday, 10/19: 9AM All School Mass and 2:15PM Early Dismissal Friday, 10/21: 6PM Gala Kick Off (Social Hall) Sunday, 10/23: 4-6PM FSA Trunk-or-Treat
Pictured: Mrs. Vidimos, Cecilia Pelzer, Anleah Walker, Mrs. Thompson
Bible Study meets on Tuesdays from 10-11:30AM in the St. Louis Room.
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St. Thomas Aquinas Mass Times Weekend Masses 4:45PM Saturday
8:30AM, 10:30AM & 7PM Sunday
Weekday Mass 12:00 Noon Monday-Friday
9:15PM Thursday
Sts. Peter & Paul Mass Time 8:00AM Sunday in Gilbert (see below)
Saints Peter and Paul is celebrating Mass at 8:00AM at a temporary location, St. Petri Lutheran Church, 804 Grand
Avenue in Story City. Renovations to the current church are expected to last until November.
Saturday, October 15 5:00PM: Denise Brunia †
Sunday, October 16 8:30AM: Parishioners of St. Cecilia 10:30AM: Michael Bonifacio 5:00PM: Kay Naughton † Misa en Español
Tuesday, October 18 8:00AM: Mike Stahr †
Wednesday, October 19 9:00AM: All-School Mass
Thursday, October 20 8:00AM: Janice Coder
Friday, October 21 8:00AM: Wm. & Elizabeth Hayes, Sr. †
Saturday, October 22 5:00PM: Rosellen Sasse †
Sunday, October 23 8:30AM: Parishioners of St. Cecilia 10:30AM: Edward & Ovedia Reece † 5:00PM: Youth of St. Cecilia, St. Thomas & Sts. Peter & Paul Misa en Español
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)
Readings for the Week of October 16, 2016 Sunday: Ex 17:8-13/Ps 121:1-8/2 Tm 3:14--4:2/Lk 18:1-8 Monday: Eph 2:1-10/Ps 100:1-5/Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b/Ps 145:10-13, 17-18/Lk 10:1-9 Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12/Is 12:2-6/Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Eph 3:14-21/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19/Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Eph 4:1-6/Ps 24:1-6/Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 4:7-16/Ps 122:1-5/Lk 13:1-9 Next Sunday: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18/Ps 34:2-3, 17-19, 23/2 Tm 4:6-8, 6-18/Lk 18:9-14
Giving opportunity for Tuition Assistance. As we begin the Fall schedules we find there is an ongoing need for Tuition Assistance contributions to assist families with tuition for the school, for faith formation and for youth ministry. With the educational opportunities we have at St. Cecilia, it is a blessing to see so many families wanting to help their children grow in their faith. Some families, however, experience financial setbacks from time to time and really appreciate the assistance we offer to help them. Simply mark your contribution according to the area of education you desire when you send it into the office. Thank you for considering a contribution to the assistance program.
MARRIAGE CORNER
UPCOMING DEADLINES
October 29/30 bulletin announcements due by noon Friday, October 21
November 5/6 bulletin announcements due by noon Friday, October 28
Bulletin announcements are due by noon on the due date. Announcements can be sent to
Birthright offers free pregnancy tests and assistance. Confidential. 108 Hayward Ave. 292-8414 www.birthright.org.
The Gabriel Project is a crisis pregnancy assistance program. Call 450-6473 for assistance.
Did you know you can watch Catholic Programming on the Archdiocese website? Archdbq.org and Catholictv.com.
Today’s Gospel reading (Luke 18:1-8) reminds us of the power of persistence. Do you and your spouse need to persist in something: praying as a family, saving for the home, looking for work? Encour-age each other.
Please Remember in Your Prayers: Joseph Wendt. May the Lord grant peace and consolation to his family in their time of need. May they and all who sleep in Christ, find in God’s presence, light, happiness and peace.
Need for two reliable carsin urgent need of a reliable car.donations of cars or money toward purchase.
Memorial Mass: A Memorial Mass will be celebrated for Carlota Dubon Guiterrez, Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 5PM here at St. Cecilia Church. A supper/reception will follow the Mass in the Social Hall. Carlota was a leader in our parish’s Hispanic Commu-nity. Your presence is welcomed.
FAITH FORMATION COMMISSION
October 16, 2016—Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Ric Nelson, Chair 451-8384
Joe Baumgarten, Chair 337-1134
Susan McNicholl, Chair 231-0585
FINANCE COUNCIL
Mark Moore, Chair 337-1551
CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARD Meets 4th Tues. of each month at 7PM in the North Social Hall
Meets 3rd Tues. of each month at 7PM in the Sun Room 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
MEETINGS & EVENTS
OCTOBER RESPECT FOR LIFE MONTH
Archbishop Jackels recently communicated that “For every right there is a corresponding duty. And so we also have a duty to vote. The Catholic Church even speaks of a moral obligation to vote. We also have a duty to inform ourselves about issues so as to vote consci-entiously. Everyone guides his or her choices by something. For Catholics, that something should be the teachings of Christ and his church.” To assist individuals to exercise their right to vote, the Archdiocese has gathered resources on faithful citizenship from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Catholic Bishops of Iowa and the Iowa Catholic Conference. These resources can be found by visiting DBQArch.org/FaithfulCitizenship.
FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP Knights of Columbus: Membership Drive This Weekend Catholic men, have you considered becoming a Knight of Columbus? Visit with Knights in the Narthex after weekend Masses Oct. 15-16 during our Fall membership drive. For more information about what is involved in being a Knight of Colum-bus contact Grand Knight: Emil Polashek: [email protected] or Membership Director: Dan Rajewski 515-291-5698.
Natural Family Planning with the Creighton Model Fertility Care System: This system can be used to either avoid or achieve pregnancy, as well as assist in treating women’s health issues and infertility. There will be an introductory session held at St. Thomas Aquinas church on Monday, October 17 at 7PM. Registra-tion is required. Check out www.OliveBranchFertilityCare.com to read more about the Creighton Model and sign up for the introductory session, or contact Kajda Downs at 605-391-0417 or [email protected] for more information.
SCRIP: Are you thinking about cold and flu season? Stock up on soap from Bath and Body Works. Scrip cards can also be purchased for Walgreens and CVS. CVS has 2 locations: Campustown on Lincolnway, and also within our Target store. Thanks for all your continued support of our program!
Calling All Musicians! Whether or not you or your group are currently serving in parish music ministry, performance and work-shop opportunities are being planned for instrumentalists, singers, bands, composers, and songwriters to expand and share their gifts as part of the combined Saint Cecilia Feast Day and Klingseis Cele-bration November 12-13. Interested? Please email Francine White at [email protected] no later than Oct. 27 with your name, your instrument(s), and your preferred musical genre.
The St. Cecilia Social Justice Committee will meet Monday, Oct. 17 at 7PM in the Oscar Romero Room. All are welcome to attend.
Saint Cecilia 2016 Christmas Market: Nov. 19 (4:30PM-6:30PM) & Nov. 20 (9AM-12:30PM). Organizations, groups and
individuals can reserve a booth for charitable fundraising at the annual Saint Cecilia Christmas Market. To reserve your space, download a registration form from the parish website: www.stceciliaparish.org or obtain a form from the parish office. Deadline for returning registration forms to the parish office is Tuesday, November 1. For more information, please contact Doreen Berg (956-3414).
The St. Cecilia Golf Outing was held Oct. 2 at Ames Golf and Country Club. Thanks to the Shawn Still Knights of Columbus Insurance Agency for their sponsorship and all who participated.
The Very Least of God’s People, Embryos deserve Respect: In InVitro Fertilization (IVF), children are engendered through a technical process, subjected to “quality control”, and eliminated if found “defective”. Like the Son of God himself, we are the kind of beings who are, “begotten, not made”… USCCB Reproductive Technology. There is no need for embryonic stem cell research where research-ers must destroy the lives of embryos before using them, when adult stem cell IPS cells do not require the use of embryos. The Truth about Stem Cells & the Culture of Life, John Paul II Medical Research Institute [email protected]. Hurting from infertility? Please contact Pope Paul IV Institute Omaha, NE at 402-390-6600.
MARSHALLTOWN DEANERY COUNCIL Marshalltown Deanery Council of Catholic Women. The Fall Quarterly Meeting will be held Thursday, October 20, 2016 at St. Joseph Church, 307 Station St., Chelsea, IA. Registration is at 9AM, followed by the General Meeting. Liturgy will be at 11AM; lunch at 12PM. Jane DeVault from the Tama County Public Health office will be the speaker. If you have questions, please call Carolyn Konechne at 232-3399.
Fr. Jerry Hackenmueller (UNBOUND) is most grateful to our parish for welcoming him here last weekend and the support he received for ‘UNBOUND.’ He received 70 sponsorships meaning that many more individuals face a brighter future. You may still become a sponsor by going online at www.unbound.org.
I AM INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER OF SAINT CECILIA PARISH
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Welcome to Saint Cecilia Parish.
PRAYER CHAIN
Call requests to Marge Sutter at 233-2622.
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.) Prayer Group……..Tuesday 7:00PM-7:30PM Adoration 7:30PM--8:00PM Rosary 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.
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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 [email protected] Pastoral Associate ............... Jarrett Wendt [email protected] Deacons ............................... Gary Aitchison (515)296-2966 [email protected] Mark Bortle (515)291-4989 [email protected] Alan Christy (515)231-8099 [email protected] John McCully [email protected] Ron Smith (515)441-0480 [email protected] Director of Music & Liturgy...Robert Hauser [email protected] Business Manager……………..Char VanKerckvoorde [email protected] Administrative Assistant .... Mary Sue Derks [email protected] Administrative Assistant .... Simone Donovan [email protected]
FAITH FORMATION Phone ................................... (515) 232-3514 Fax ........................................ (515) 232-2875
Director of Youth Ministry…..Anna Steele [email protected] Coordinator of Middle School Youth Ministry… Zekiel Mientkiewicz [email protected] Administrative Assistant……….Anna Maher [email protected]
SCHOOL Phone ................................... (515) 232-5290 Fax ........................................ (515) 232-2875 Principal .............................. Ervin Rowlands [email protected] Administrative Assistant .... Lois Vidimos [email protected]
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