April 21 2013 / Fourth Sunday of Easter Cecilia

2900 Hoover Avenue ● Ames, IA 50010

Fr. James L. Secora, Pastor ● 515 - 233- 3092● stcames.org

2013 St. Cecilia Confirmation FAITH FORMATION YOUTH MINISTRY

Office Hours YOUTH MINISTRY Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8:30AM-5:00PM Wednesday 8:30AM-7:00PM

Friday 8:30AM-3:00PM Wednesday May 8th Early Childhood & Elementary End of the Year Party at STC Faith Formation Sessions 7-8:30PM Ice Cream Social Current 5th Graders invited Week of April 21-April 27 Come learn about Edge!

St. Cecilia—Ames

THIS IS THE FINAL WEEK OF FAITH FORMATION! Life Teen on Sunday April 21st Beginning dates are as follows: Last Life Night of the year is Sunday May 5th

April 21st—Sunday Sessions—10:30—11:30AM Preschool, Kindergarten & 1st grade—Will Meet Life Teen Upcoming Summer Events

April 22nd—Monday Sessions—6:15—7:30PM Sunday June 2nd Graduation Party & Grades 1—8—Will Meet Life Teen Event Drive In Movie Night April 24th—Wednesday Sessions—4:00—5:15PM Grades 2—5—Will Meet ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

April 24th—Wednesday Sessions—7:00—8:15PM Confirmation Grades 6—8—Will Meet Ever wonder why 10th Graders choose to be

St. Cecilia—Jewell confirmed in their Catholic faith? Featured statements of a new young April 24th—Wednesday Sessions—6:45—8:00PM Preschool/K—10th grade—NO CLASS parishioner (confirmation student) below: “I want to be Confirmed because I would like to continue this everlasting A LOOK AHEAD! journey to become closer to God. No longer is it making my parents or leaders happy; it’s about me.  BE A CATECHIST! Please consider helping as a catechist I would like to continue to receive God’s grace or assistant in your child’s classroom this fall! The throughout my future”  REWARDS ARE GREAT! ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Stop in the office and see how EASY IT IS!!!! Upcoming Fundraisers  All sessions are cancelled the week of April 28th so everyone May 12th Mother’s Day Breakfast—NCYC Fundraiser can attend the parish mission! Watch for details!

Trips & Conferences WOW! LOOK WHAT’S COMING! Steubenville of the Rockies June 21-June 23rd

APRIL 28th-MAY 1st Life Teen Leadership Conference June 24-June 28th

Experiencing the Good News of Our Faith Registration and payment for all YM events can be done on

SAINT CECILIA PARISH MISSION our website http://www.stceciliaparish.org Select Online Giving/Registration on the home page it will take you to the link to select the event. “OUR WALK IN HIS FOOTSTEPS”

With Brian Casey ADULT BIBLE STUDY Mon., 6-7PM (Spanish) Reading the book of . Custodial Help Wanted.. Mon., 7-8:30PM in the St. Louis Room – Part-time 20 hours per week plus some weekend work. Series on Catholicism by Father Robert Barron Must be able to pass background check. Submit work history to Tues., 9:45-11AM in the St. Louis Room –Discuss Readings for upcoming Weekend. Social time begins at 9:30AM Tom Primmer, St. Cecilia Parish, 2900 Hoover Av, Ames, IA 50010. Deacon John is still not available. Spanish Mass will still be celebrated at 5PM on Sundays.

2 | Welcome to St. Cecilia Catholic Church Deacon John Update BAPTISM PREPARATION

As many of you know, Deacon John slipped on the ice in January and All parents seeking baptism for their child are expected to attend a hit his head on the concrete driveway. Since then, he has been suffer- preparation session even though they may have attended ing from post-concussive syndrome. Though the prognosis is good previously. Please call 233-3092 for registration. for a full recovery, recovery has been slow. Godparents are also expected to attend.

He would like to thank you all for your cards, good wishes, food and Next session is June 13, 2013 at 6:30PM most of all for your prayers. He will be unavailable for an indefinite in the St. Louis Room. period, until he recovers. ** Note: Sessions are normally scheduled on the second

SCHOOL NEWS INITIATION (RCIA) Wednesday, 04-24: 9 a.m. All School Mass Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

In today’s gospel Jesus says: “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, Kindergarten 2013-2014 and they shall never perish.”

Tell your friends, tell your neighbors... The reference to “follow” in today’s Gospel harks back to today’s First St. Cecilia School has openings for the Reading (those who “followed” Paul and ). Those who heard 2013-2014 Kindergarten class. It is not these missionaries, in effect, heard the word of God which they spoke. too late to register. Please call the office In the Word of God proclaimed in the Liturgy, we likewise hear the for more information, #232-5290. voice of the Lord our Shepherd. Have you heard the voice of Christ today? How are you responding? Come and See!

The Spring 3-in-1 Appeal will be taken up in our parish next If you are an adult or know an adult or child over the age of 7 interest- weekend, April 27-28. The 3-in-1 is a combination of several ed in becoming a Catholic and celebrating Baptism, Confirmation or collections including: Peter’s Pence, Catholic Relief Services, First Eucharist with this community, contact: and Catholic Communications. You will be receiving from the Jo Anne Dalhoff at [email protected] or Archdiocese a brochure and offertory envelope. Please read the call the parish office at 515-233-3092. brochure carefully as it gives details of the three collections. On Parishioners are also needed to support this ministry. the offertory envelope you will have the choice of how you would like to have your contribution distributed. Please be as generous as possible and continue to remember these important for the Year of Faith efforts in your prayers. In celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council and the twentieth anniversary of the publication of the Catechism of the Catholic Eucharistic Adoration Information Now on the Parish Church under Blessed John Paul II, Website! It's easier than ever to sign-up for Eucharistic Pope Benedict XVI proclaimed a "Year of Adoration on the St. Cecilia website at: Faith," which will continue until November http://stcames.org/committees/liturgy-committee/eucharistic- 24, 2013. Throughout the ages, holy men and women have borne adoration/ You'll find all kinds of information about Eucharis- witness to the faith through the actions of their lives. tic Adoration and 2 sign-up forms, one with a list of our current needed hours and a general sign-up form. The Holiday Break Fourteen men and women with ties to the United States are being Schedule can be found at the site, as well as the contact held up as examples during this year of celebration. St. information for the Eucharistic Adoration Coordinator and Jogues, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, St. John Neumann, St. Divisional Leaders. In addition, anytime Eucharistic Adoration , St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, St. Katharine is suspended for inclement weather, the information will be Drexel, St. Mother Théodore Guérin, St. Damien de Veuster of posted on the home page of the website. Eucharistic Adoration, Molokai, St. Marianne Cope, St. , Blessed please contact Cyndi Volcko 451-4749 . Seelos, Blessed Junípero Serra, Venerable , and Venerable Fulton Sheen lived lives of faith.

This weekend, coffee and doughnuts will be served by You can learn more about each one and be inspired by their CFM after the 10:30AM Mass. heroic actions on the USCCB website at: http://usccb.org/ Next weekend, the Knights of Columbus will serve beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/new-evangelization/year-of- after both Masses. faith/saints-for-the-year-of-faith.cfm.

April 21, 2013 ● Fourth Sunday of Easter| 3 CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH Stewardship: Paul and Barnabas encountered both violent To view the Catholic Catechism this week go to rejection and joyful acceptance of the message that they www.usccb.org/catechism/text/ preached. We, too, may meet with mixed reactions when we use our gifts in the service of God. But, the Gospel assures MEETINGS & EVENTS us, the reward for those who follow faithfully is eternal life.

The St. Cecilia Widows, Widowers, and Single Seniors group will meet today, April 21 at noon at the Village Inn. Call 4th Sunday of Easter Pat Rood at 232-3594 for reservations or information. Studies done at the Université de Montréal in Canada in 2010 and at the Sunday Afternoon Gathering: Join us for an afternoon of Central European University in Budapest, cards (any kind), board games or just conversation today, Sunday, Hungary, in 2012, show amazing correlations April 21 from 2-4PM in the St. Louis Room (entry in back near of voice processing and the understanding of chapel door). See you there! maternal speech in infants. The Canadian study showed that newborns distinctly process their mother's voice Man Up - Ames differently from the voice of strangers. The Hungarian study Man Up - Ames is a newly formed Catholic men's group whose provided evidence for understanding of a mother's speech in an goals are to make better men, husbands and fathers through infant even before vocabulary was being formed. Along with other fellowship, catechesis, and evangelization with monthly meetings investigations, researchers are uncovering information about the and topical presentations. We are happy to announce that our strong connection between mother and child, a bond that allows a second meeting will be held on Mon., Apr. 22, at St. Cecilia in child to recognize his or her mother long before the identification is Ames. The evening will begin with a rosary at 5:10, Mass at made through words and concepts. 5:30PM, followed by light supper. Our speaker will be Bob Horton who will engage us with a discussion on the domestic church. The In the Gospel, Jesus says, "My sheep hear my voice" (Jn 10:27). evening will conclude with group discussion and end around 8PM. Medieval theologians and mystics like St. or Please join us in this exciting new endeavor. RSVP would be Julian of Norwich would speak about the generative and nurturing appreciated for meal planning purposes. If you have questions, qualities of Christ who brought forth life in his people through the contact Todd Clancy at: [email protected] power of his resurrection and keeps them close to himself as a mother cherishes her child. As the Gospel this weekend relates, the shepherd gives the sheep eternal life and no one can take them The quarterly CCC meeting originally scheduled for Apr. 25 from the shepherd's hand. has been cancelled. The Pastoral Council encourages all parishioners to instead attend the Parish Mission, April 28-May 1. The scientific studies on infants and mothers keep coming back to the close connection that exists between those who bear children and bring them forth into the world. In this Easter season, SAINT CECILIA PARISH ELECTIONS when we celebrate the new birth given to each of us through the On May 18 and 19, Saint Cecilia will have its parish-wide waters of baptism, we recognize that we have been joined to Christ elections for Pastoral Council, Catholic School Board and in a sacramental way. The font is both tomb and womb where we Faith Formation Council. die to sin and are born anew in Christ. Because he brings us forth Nominations are now being accepted for all three until Apr. 22 as newborn sons and daughters of God, it only makes sense that we by 5PM. You can find nomination forms by the gold ballot box in would "hear his voice," because he has been speaking to us from the the Narthex. These important elections allow you to provide our moment we were born in him. Christ nurtures us in our life of parish with vision and stewardship. Remember it is perfectly fine grace and helps us mature in him. ©2013 Liturgical Publications Inc. to nominate yourself. Thank you.

Let your marriage sacrament truly reflect God’s love and mercy; sign up today to attend the next Worldwide Marriage Confirmation and First Communion gifts are available at Encounter weekend May 31 to June 2 in Cedar Falls. To register or Divine Treasures Catholic Book and Gift Store, 5701 Hickman for more information contact Roger and Marsha Luensmann at Rd, Des Moines (515-255-5230). They also have First Communion 563-927-4352. Visit http://www.iowa-wwme.org for more dresses and accessories. Order online at: information. www.divinetreasuresinc.net Please Remember in Your Prayers: Eleanor B. Brink, Our Social Hall is available to rent for Parish Family mother of Lynette Witt. May the Lord grant peace and celebrations. Graduation, confirmation, anniversaries, wedding consolation to her family in their time of need. May she, and showers and birthdays. Please call the parish office for details all who sleep in Christ, find in God’s presence, light, and to reserve the room. happiness and peace.

4 | Welcome to St. Cecilia Catholic Church PASTORAL COUNCIL

Terry Herrman, Chair 292-4968 Saturday, April 20 Ric Nelson, Vice-Chair 451-8384 5:00PM: Alan & Mary Jo Talkington Richard Lee, Secretary 233-2367 Sunday, April 21 8:30AM: Parishioners of St. Cecilia Paul Fell 450-5372 10:30AM: Audrey Welp Dankbar † Susan Griffith 233-2699 5:00PM: Dennis Krokowski † Bill Haas, Stewardship Representative 232-7138 Misa en Español (Chapel) Ben Kellen, FFC Representative 460-2844 Tuesday, April 23 Bob Rudman 296-0262 8:00AM: Bill Shonrock † Tim Simodynes 663-0715 5:30PM: VPR Soedyastuti † Thilges, Finance Council Representative 233-9830 Wednesday, April 24 9:00AM: All-School Mass Sly Upah 450-7734 Priest’s Intention Cyndi Volcko 451-4749 5:30PM: Paul Skarda † Nelson, Youth representative Thursday, April 25 Katie Upah, Youth representative 8:00AM: Magdalena Vlad 5:30PM: Robert Pierce † Friday, April 26 8:00AM: Glen Frueh † FINANCE COUNCIL 5:30PM: Robert Bonifacio Saturday, April 27

5:00PM: Fred Varnum † Joel Thilges, Chair 233-9830 Sunday, April 28 John Nelson, Vice Chair 233-1705 8:30AM: Parishioners of St. Cecilia Janet Kazwell, Secretary 451-3766 10:30AM: Nate Brunia † 5:00PM: Mary Sturm Johna Clancy 708-0864 Misa en Español (Chapel) Mark Hanson 233-6824

FAITH FORMATION MASS SCHEDULE Weekend: Saturday 5:00PM; Sunday 8:30AM, 10:30AM

& 5:00PM (Misa en Español) Ben Kellen, Chair 460-2844 Weekday: Tuesday-Friday 8:00AM & 5:30PM (Chapel) Francine White, Vice-Chair 233-5553 Tina Colburn, Secretary 509-1827

Steve Heideman 292-5441 Readings for the Week of April 21, 2013 Julie Novy 450-5522 Sunday: Acts 13:14, 43-52/Rv 7:9, 14b-17/Jn 10:27-30 Marilyn Wagner 515-827-5933 Monday: Acts 11:1-18/Jn 10:1-10 Matt Wenger 290-9260 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26/Jn 10:22-30 Carrie Herrman, Youth representative Wednesday: Acts 12:24--13:5a/Jn 12:44-50 A.J. Royer, Youth representative Thursday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14/Mk 16:15-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33/Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52/Jn 14:7-14 Next Sunday: Acts 14:21-27/Rv 21:1-5a/Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

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Craig Fink, President 233-1567 Darryl Bennett, Vice-President 450-4460 Kathy Ramirez, Secretary 232-1248 BULLETIN DEADLINEs Dr. Tom Budnik & John Kinley, Co-Principals 232-5290 APRIL 28 bulletin announcements due by Steve Hustedt 956-4388 Noon on Friday, April 19. Jason Mortimer 296-1858 May 5 bulletin announcements due by Duane Wolf 473-4608 Noon on Friday, April 26. Staci Esch, FSA President 450-5065

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Prayer opportunities held in the Chapel RECONCILIATION

Scripture Rosary…………………………………...Monday 7:00AM Saturday 3:15-4:30PM and by appointment. Intercessory Prayer Group ...... Sunday 9:00-10:00PM Rosary ... ..Monday 7:30PM*, Tuesday-Friday before 8:00AM PARISH OFFICE Mass (*The rosary is said for Pro-life the first Mon. of each month.) Hours ...... Mon.-Thur. 8:30AM-4PM Christians in the Spirit ...... Tuesday 7:15-9:00PM Fri. 8:30AM-2:30PM Chaplet of Divine Mercy…………………………...Friday 3:00PM Phone ...... (515) 233-3092 Liturgy of the Hours……………………………..Saturday 7:00AM Fax ...... (515) 233-6423 Eucharistic Adoration ...... The chapel is open daily, keypad Priest Residence ...... (515) 233-9477 access only between 10:00PM & 6:00AM. St. Cecilia Website…………...stcames.org

**Contact the Parish Office at 233-3092 to have your information PARISH STAFF forwarded to the Coordinators to schedule a weekly holy hour. Pastor…………………………...... Father James Secora [email protected] Looking for a fellow parishioner that owns a business??? Pastoral Associate ...... Jo Anne Dalhoff Each advertiser on our bulletin is also listed on the 4pli.com [email protected] website, under the St Cecilia link. Deacons ...... Gary Aitchison, Alan Christy Simply change zip code to 50010, search, and you will find John McCully and Ron Smith information on each advertiser. Director of Music & Liturgy...Robert Hauser Thank you for supporting our local businesses. [email protected] Business Manager……………..Char VanKerckvoorde YOUR FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP [email protected] MAR. JUL.-MAR. Administrative Assistant .... Kathy Best Contributions MTD $107,673 $843,724 [email protected] Budget MAR. $ 84,735 $826,213 Receptionist ...... Dawn Cowles Need to meet Budget $ - - - $ 67,225 [email protected] Contributions Last Year $ 73,848 $813,547 FAITH FORMATION Building Imp. Fund $ 4,496 $ 43,920 Phone ...... (515) 232-3514 Fax ...... (515) 232-2875 I AM INTERESTED IN BECOMING A Director of Faith Formation.…..Tom Primmer MEMBER OF SAINT CECILIA PARISH [email protected] Name and Address the way you would like it to appear. Asst. to the Director of Faith Formation...Julie Anne Bovenmyer Name: [email protected] ______Youth Ministry Coordinator…..Anna Steele [email protected] Address: Administrative Assistant .... Dori Gass [email protected]

SCHOOL City: Phone ...... (515) 232-5290 ______Fax ...... (515) 232-2875

Co-Principals ...... Dr. Tom Budnik & John Kinley Zip: [email protected] ______Administrative Assistant .... Lois Vidimos

[email protected] Phone: ______The Project is a crisis pregnancy assistance program. Call 450-6473 for assistance. Email: Birthright offers free pregnancy tests and counseling. ______Confidential. 108 Hayward Ave. 292-8414. Please return via mail or drop in collection basket. Someone will contact you. You will receive a registration PRAYER CHAIN packet with additional information. Call requests to Marge Sutter at 233-2622. Welcome to Saint Cecilia Parish.

6 | Welcome to St. Cecilia Catholic Church