WEEKEND MASSES 4:45 PM Saturday 8:30 & 10:30 AM Sunday 7:00 PM Sunday
WEEKDAY MASS 12:00 NOON Monday - Friday 9:15 PM Thursday
RECONCILIATION 8:00 - 9:00 PM Thursday 3:30 PM Saturdays & by appointment
PARISH OFFICE HOURS 8 AM - 5 PM Monday —Friday 6 PM - 8:30 PM Monday —Thursday 6 PM - 8:30 PM Sunday
STUDENT CENTER Open 8 AM to Midnight … 7 days/week
2210 Lincoln Way Ames, Iowa 50014
515-292-3810
www.STAparish.net
At Saint Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center, we are: GATHERED in the Holy Spirit, a diverse and vibrant community, TRANSFORMED by Jesus Christ in the Catholic Tradition, and SENT to be the presence of God in Ames, Iowa State University, and the world. th 24 Sunday in Ordinary Time September 16, 2012
Are You in the 150? Thanksgiving Break Service/Immersion Trips We have 150 names in our parish database, that we will be Trips are planned to Honduras and St. Louis. deleting, who did not re-register at STA this year. Honduras trip is 9 days, and priority is given to Spanish If you didn’t register (filled out a new form) in the parish this speakers. year —please do so now. St. Louis trip is 5 days, returning Wednesday. Applications available from [email protected]. Women’s Discernment Group Due date: September 17, 2012, 8:30pm in the parish office. First meeting, Sunday, September 16, 8:15-9:30pm in MU Contact Shari, [email protected] or 515-509-6851. Multicultural Space on 2nd floor. Refreshments provided. Will meet six times throughout ISU academic year, including The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation “Nun Run.” offered in the Prophets and Martyrs Room every Monday Discernment materials: Whispers, Nudges and a Couple of ISU is in session at 7:00 P.M. beginning September 24. Kicks: A Guide for those who Teach and Practice Discern- The 24 week nationally acclaimed study lasts about two hour ment, by Dr. Melanie Prejean-Sullivan, Director of Campus and includes a fifty minute DVD. Ministry at Bellermine University. Fr. Jim will facilitate the study. Led by a variety of Religious Sisters, but not limited to reli- Everyone is welcome, just show up. gious life discernment.
Sun Come Up Film Screening and Panel Tuesday, September 25, 7-8:30pm, MU South Ballroom. Film, Sun Come Up , documenting the effect of climate change upon the people of the Carteret Islands. Panel discussion follows featuring Dr. Cinzia Cervato, Dr. Clark Wolf and Dr. Anne Clifford speaking from the point of view of their various disciplines. Sponsored by the Supple Chair of Catholic Studies.
Parents with Young Children Families with children (0-7) are welcome to all PYC events. Make plans to attend the PYC Hayride in the Pumpkin Patch on Sat. Sept. 22 at 4:30pm at DeMoss' farm. If coming to the Hayride please contact Brian & Jamie Melody
Parish Life Committee Texas Hold 'Em Card Tournament will meet Monday Sept.17 in St. Martin's room at 7:00pm September 28th @ 6:30pm in Lower Lounge. New members are welcome. Join in the tournament on the night before Iowa State plays Texas Tech! Pathway Task Force Other games will be provided as well as chips and salsa from We are looking at the two pathways that lead from the new La Fuente! parking structure to the Gathering Space…. how to make these entrances welcoming to all and helpful to parishioners? Next meeting of the group is Thursday, Sept. 20 at 10:30 am in the Newman room. Any parishioner with an idea, with a suggestion, or just wants http://facebook.com/STA.Ames to be a part of the discussion is invited to attend. 2 FAITH FORMATION YOUTH MINISTRY
Faith Formation Classes Start This Weekend!
It doesn't seem possible but for families who have signed up for Sunday faith formation classes we begin this weekend, Sunday, September 16th. We look forward to seeing everyone and start- ing another year of passing on our beloved faith.
Confirmation Prep Parent and Candidate Orientation
Sunday, September 16th, 5-6:30 p.m. For all high schoolers, 10th grade and above, who are interested in the Sacrament of Confir- mation this year. In St. Catherine's room.
Catholicism 101 - An Inquiry into the Catholic Faith
What: A six-week course on the principal teachings and beliefs of the Catholic Church with opportunities for discussion and questions. Taught by St. Thomas Aquinas staff and community members. Topics include: "God, Faith, Religion, & Vatican II", "Church and Prayer", "Scripture and Jesus", "Introduction to the Sacraments/Sacraments of Initiation", "Sacraments of Ser- Open to students in grades 9 – 12 vice", "Sin, Conversion, Reconciliation & the Sacraments of Healing". th th Sat., Oct. 13 to Sun., Oct. 14 When: Tuesday nights from 7-9 pm. at the YMCA camp in Boone Where: Our Lady of Guadalupe room in the basement of STA
For More Information: Contact Tyler Wheeler at 292-3810 or Cost: $5 [email protected] Sign up by Friday, Oct 5 th
This weekend, parishes across the country will honor those who share in the evangelizing and teaching mission of the Church through a special rite of commissioning and blessing. Here at St. Thomas Aquinas we will do the same. Look online at the following web address to see this year's catechists. http://staparish.net/faithformation/childrenyouth/catechists.php Thank you to all catechists for showing us how to live our faith! Be sure to remember to pray for them throughout the year
3 CONCEPT OF THE LOGO Series of talks on The logo is composed of a square, bordered field on which a boat, Growing in the Fruit of the Holy Spirit symbolizing the Church, is represented as sailing on a graphically minimal All are encouraged to deepen your cooperation with the Holy representation of waves. The main mast of the boat is a cross from which sails Spirit in order to grow in Christian character through this power- are displayed in the form of dynamic ful 7-part series based on Galatians 5:22-23 (...the fruit of the signs which compose the trigram of Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience...). Come to the Prophets and Christ (IHS). The background to the Martyrs Room on Thursdays at 7:00 pm . The series is sponsored sails is a sun which, associated with the by the STA Charismatic Prayer Group. For more info contact trigram, refers also to the Eucharist. Bob Horton
In calling for the Year of Faith, our Holy Father recognizes the Sept. 20 - the fruit of the Spirit is ... joy ... need for the faithful to have a deeper understanding, and a Sept. 27 - the fruit of the Spirit is ... peace ... renewed enthusiasm, for the Catholic faith. It is our prayer that Oct. 4 - the fruit of the Spirit is ... patience ... each person of the Archdiocese of Dubuque will experience and Oct. 11 - the fruit of the Spirit is ... faithfulness ... encounter Christ anew in the Year of Faith. It is our hope that Oct. 18 - the fruit of the Spirit is ... humility ... with deepened faith and increased knowledge, each member will Oct. 25 - the fruit of the Spirit is ... self-control ... be empowered to participate in The New Evangelization by sharing Christ’s love through authentic witness. H Archbishop Jerome Hanus, OSB
YEAR OF FAITH STA KICK-OFF EVENT
Vatican II was the 21st ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church, which became the symbol of the church's openness to the modern world. The council was announced by Pope John XXIII on January 25, 1959, and held 178 meetings in the autumn of each of four successive years. Friday, October. 12 7:00 pm The first gathering was on October 11, 1962, and the last on December 8, 1965. The largest number of bishops in recorded STA Lower Lounge church history attended one or more of Vatican II’s sessions: a total of 2,860 bishops from all over the world. (Vatican I, in A coffee shop evening of music, personal testimon ies of contrast, had 737 bishops in attendance) The U.S. delegation of conversion, fun video clips, open-mic, snacks with friends 241 members was second in size only to that of Italy. Of those and friends-to-be. who took part in the council's opening session, four have become pontiffs to date: Cardinal Giovanni Battista Montini, who on Featured Speaker: Dr. Robert Horton succeeding Pope John XXIII took the name of Paul VI; Bishop Albino Luciani, the future Pope John Paul I; Bishop Karol Distinguished Professor Wojtyła, who became Pope John Paul II; and Father Joseph Iowa State University Ratzinger, present as a theological consultant, who became Pope Benedict XVI. The Council was halted on June 3, 1963 with the Dr. Horton will share his personal story of how the Lord changed his life death of Pope John XXIII, since an ecumenical council is as a young faculty member at ISU from a focus on career to seeking first automatically dissolved upon the death of the Pope who convened the lordship of Jesus in all areas of his life.. His conversion of faith will inspire resident and student parishioners alike. it. Pope Paul VI was elected on June 21, 1963 and immediately announced that the Council would continue. Special: A student guest speaker will also share their personal As we enter the Year of Faith and the 50th anniversary of the faith conversion story. Second Vatican Council, let us consider this an invitation and opportunity to refresh and renew ourselves by re-reading (or reading for the first time) the teachings of the Council. These All are invited to attend. documents reveal a Church ever faithful, a Church ever dynamic, and a grace for every Catholic faithful. 4 PARISH STAFF
Pastor , Fr. Jon Seda (on leave)
Pastoral Administrator & Business Manager , Bobby LeBlanc...... x12 [email protected]……..…….(c)515 -708-2861
Associate Pastor , Fr. Jim Dubert……………... x 17 [email protected] ……...…….. (h) 515-337-1265
Associate Pastor , Fr. Richmond Dzekoe .…… x 23 [email protected]
Campus Ministry/Social Justice Shari Reilly ...... x24 [email protected] ……..………. (c) 515-509-6851
Campus Ministry , Emily Klaus ...... x14 [email protected]
Faith Formation , Tyler Wheeler…………….....x29 [email protected]
Liturgy & Music , Todd Flowerday ...... x15 [email protected]…………….(c) 816 -838-6579
Parish Life/RCIA Lorraine Schmaltz, PBVM ...... x16 [email protected]
Development & Alumni , Kris Egan ...... x18 [email protected]
Youth Ministry, Cynthia Sneller………...………...x30 [email protected]
Marriage Preparation, Brenda Neppel ...... x25 [email protected]
Don Alexander, Secretary ...... x10 [email protected]
Net Larson, Financial Secretary ...... x22 [email protected] Anne Recker, Librarian ...... x19 [email protected]
Steve Borton ...... Maintenance Lual Dau ...... Maintenance PEER MINISTERS 515-296-2460
Mark Ryant [email protected]
Joey Sevcik [email protected]
Caitie Taylor [email protected]
Diane Walsh [email protected]
2210 Lincoln Way
Ames, Iowa 50014
515-292-3810 www.STAparish.net
5a Catholic Charities office @ STA 296-2759 Hungry on September 23? Support a good cause! The gentlemen of Beta Sigma Psi (National Christian Fraternity) are hosting their 6th annual Beta Sig Brunch September 23 rd , 9 am until 1 pm at 2132 Sunset Dr. (parking available behind house). All you can eat menu will include waffles, biscuits and sausage gravy, cinnamon rolls, fresh fruit and much more good home cooking. All proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity. Prices are $5.00 at the door. Grade school children are $2.50.
An Introduction to Centering Prayer presented by Kathy Reardon
When: Saturday, Sept. 22 9:00 am —1:00 pm Registration at 8:30 am
Where: Collegiate Presbyterian Church
Cost: $25
Questions: Sandi Ward (515)233-0800
Centering Prayer is a method designed to facilitate the development of Contemplative Prayer by preparing our faculties to receive this gift. It is an attempt to present the teaching of earlier times in a contemporary form. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer; rather it casts a new light and depth of meaning on them. It is both a relationship with God and a discipline to foster a deepening of that relationship.
Faithful Citizenship Workshops In the fall of election years Tom Chapman, Executive Director of the ICC, visits parishes across the state to discuss “faithful citizenship.” He encourages Catholics to form their conscience in light of Church teaching and get involved in the political process. The local workshop will be held:
Monday, Oct. 22 , 7 pm - Ames, St. Cecilia Church
God, I can’t say it in words… could you please just listen through my heart? 5b Interested in joining the Knights of Columbus? PARISH FALL CLEAN-UP DAY Your STA Msgr. Supple Knights of Columbus Council continues to be active doing works of Saturday, Oct. 20 9-Noon charity and service in and around our parish and community, all while having a lot of fun. Our Council is seeking Come lend a hand at YOUR parish. additional Catholic men 18 or older and will be holding informa- tional meetings over the next weeks for those that would like to learn more about our fraternal organization.
For more information, please contact Jerry Roche at 515-268- 0658 or
Christ Our Life Conference
World-class speakers will be at Christ Our Life Regional Catholic STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION Conference, next Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 22 & 23 , Des Moines, www.ChristOurLifeIowa.com. Don't miss out on this In the second reading today, St. James has harsh words for those dynamic, life-changing conference. Because of a grant from the who do not put their faith into action. May we be such good Burns-Donovan Foundation, the first 50 resident parishioners to stewards of God's gifts to us that we can never be accused of stop by the parish office will receive FREE tickets. You can having "faith that does nothing 'in practice." obtain FREE tickets for you and as many of your friends as you like. 60 FREE tickets will also be distributed to students by contacting Kristin Kimm
For our pastor, and all priests, to know the support and care from parishioners during challenging times. Fr. Jon Seda Guest House P.O. Box 954 “The Witness” Rochester, MN 55906 + Together we lift up those intentions on our Read about these topics and more in the Sept. 16 issue of The Prayer Board in the Gathering Space + Witness , the archdiocesan newspaper:
—Fr. Colter gives background for the purpose of parish life com- mittees.
—On Sept. 16, parish affirmation is given to all who serve in the religious formation ministry.
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