March 29, 2009 Cecilia 5th Sunday in Lent CATHOLIC COMMUNITY 2900 Hoover Avenue • Ames, IA 50010 www.stceciliaparish.org

Church Chat & Chow Wednesday, April 1 What’s Happened to the American Dream? Role of Faith Traditions in Shaping a More Just Economy that Works for Everyone Presented by Paul Turner Director of , A Mid-Iowa Organizing Strategy

6:15PM: Soup Supper 7:00PM: Presentation

St. Paul Pilgrimage

Saints Peter and Paul Church, 14238 500th Avenue, Gilbert. This Sunday, March 29, 3:00PM St. Paul Reflection by Fr. Ray Atwood of Riceville, IA Private Reconciliation to follow

Check out the website: www.osv.com/YearofStPaulNav/YearofStPaul/PaulineIndulgence/tabid/6264/Default.aspx and fulfill all the requirements of the plenary indulgence granted by Benedict XVI for the Year of St. Paul! Sponsored by Saint Cecilia Parish Questions? Call Cyndi Volcko at 233-5267.

Spend an evening this Lent with: Contemporary Christian Music Group a musical program of Praise Reflection & Renewal

Feel the presence of the Spirit as we sing of the Lord’s boundless LOVE, unconditional FORGIVENESS, and call for RENEWAL in our lives.

Sunday, March 29 7:00PM in the Narthex

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Communal Reconciliation

At Saint Cecilia PreSchool & Kindergarten Monday, March 30, 7:30PM

Meets First & Third Sundays of the Month during Thursday, April 2, 7:30PM the 10:30AM Mass. April dates: 5, 19. At St. Grades 1-5 Wednesday, April 1, 7:00PM Monday classes meet 6:15-7:30PM. April dates: 6, 13, 20, 27 Wednesday classes meet 4:00-5:15PM. April dates: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Private Reconciliation First Eucharist Share-a-Meal, March 30 April 2, 3, 4, 5*, 6, 7 & 8 Noon & 7:30PM until all in line are heard Middle School Youth (Grades 6-8) *Sacristy off the Narthex Classes meet Wednesdays 7:00-8:15PM. April dates: 1, 15, 22 YIKES! Wednesday, April 8, 7-9:00PM. Stations of the Cross: Mark your Calendars: YIKES Spring Retreat with the Christian Rock Lenten Fridays, 6:00PM, Church Band Leap of Faith on May 2.

Youth Ministry Grades 9-12 Classes meet Wednesdays, 7-8:15PM. April dates:1, 8, 15, 22 MEETINGS/EVENTS Girls of Grace: A study group for 8th grade girls only, will meet 6- 7:00PM, Wednesday, April 1 thru May 20. Glory: March 29, 7-9:00PM, TKC Session #5 Sanctity of Life Committee meets Sunday, April 5, Confirmation: Wednesday, April 8, 7-8:30PM 9:30AM in the Sun Room.

Teen Mass: Palm Sunday, April 5, 7:00PM. Saint Cecilia Council of Catholic Women (SCCCW) will meet Thursday, April 2, 6:00PM for a Salad No jeans or T-shirts , please. ALL are welcome, especially Supper in the South Social Hall. Please bring a salad to Saint Cecilia 6-12th graders! share. Kathy Svec from Ames Historical Society will present the program.

RCIA Fellowship for Parents/Playgroup every For information on joining the , call John at 232-3514. Wednesday of the month, 10:00-11:30AM in the A/Y room. Contact Jon Ryan at 232-2075 or [email protected] or Baptism Class Jenni Mortimer at [email protected] or 296- 1858. All are welcome to attend. Our next preparation session is Thursday, April 2, 6:30-9:00PM in the A/Y Room. All parents seeking baptism for their child are expected to attend a preparation session even though The Saint Cecilia Choir will be rehearsing for Holy they may have attended previously. To register for the class or Week on Saturday, April 4, 9:00AM in the Music Room. schedule a baptism, please call the Religious Education office at 232- New members are always welcome. Please contact Bob 3514. Hauser at 233-3092 if you have any questions.

Adult Education Easter Decorations/Floral Memorials

Scripture Study: Meets Mondays, 7:30-9:00PM in the A/Y room. If you wish to contribute to the Easter decoration fund or have a memorial for someone living or deceased, please Tuesday Morning Bible Study: Meets 10:00-11:00AM in place your donation and the form in the collection basket or the A/Y Room. Social time begins at 9:30AM. return to the Parish Office by March 30. Forms can be Adult Education Presentations are held the 1st Wednesday found in the vestibule, by the parish office or in the Chapel of each month, 7:00PM in the Social Hall. April 1, Deacon John Sacristy. McCully, will present The Pauline Letters—the Disputed Writings. Eucharistic Miracles of the World The Eucharistic Miracles of the World are back —in book form! If you saw the display when it was here last Coffee and Donuts held in the September and just couldn’t get enough or weren’t able to Social Hall after the 8:30 & 10:30 see it in person, contact Eternal Life at www.lifeeternal.org AM Masses this weekend. or 800-842-2871 and ask for “Eucharistic Miracles of the World”.

Coffee and donuts will not be held on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. 2 Stewardship: “If anyone would serve me,” says Jesus in SCHOOL NEWS today’s Gospel, “let him follow me; where I am, there will my servant be.” In what ways is Jesus inviting me to follow

Wednesday, April 1: Early dismissal at 2:15PM Him? What service is He asking of me? Thursday, April 2: 10:30AM, Children’s Theatre Iowa Youth Ballet: Dance Trough the Ages Friday, April 3: 9:00AM, All School Mass April 10: Good Friday—school is in session Operation Rice Bowl (change from original school calendar) Look for the school link on the website: www.stceciliaparish.org. This Week’s Country: Ghana (Africa) - With its welcoming

people and first class beaches, Ghana has become a mag- 2009-2010 Enrollment net for tourists. However, visitors who don’t leave main Currently, there are openings in most classes for the 2009-2010 school roads are unaware of the large swaths of year. Please contact the school office as soon as possible for more poverty that run throughout Ghana. information and enrollment papers. Thank you. Farmers in particular face many hard- ships. Recognized by the international commu- Seder Meal nity as a democratic and economic leader in Africa, Ghana has taken center A Seder Meal will be celebrated stage in the fight against poverty. Catho- on Holy Thursday, April 9, lic Relief Services (CRS) works with the 5:30PM in the Parish Social Hall. people of Ghana to tackle poverty on several fronts by im- The Seder is a commemoration proving the education and health of children, increasing meal of the Israelites’ Passover access to clean water and sanitation, providing care and from slavery in Egypt that serves support to people living with HIV, finding ways to increase as a foreshadowing to the Chris- farm profits and production, and promoting peace in areas tian Celebration in the Eucharist. A communal meal will of conflict. follow the Seder. There is no charge for the meal but CRS is a longstanding partner in Ghana’s development. donations are suggested. All members of the parish fam- CRS Ghana was established in 1958,,just one year after ily are invited to attend—adults, children, families, sin- Ghana gained independence, and currently employs 128 gles, seniors. The Seder will finish in sufficient time to national and 2 international staff members. Only 65% of attend the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:30PM . Reser- children in Ghana are in school compared to 92% of chil- vations are required. Call 296-2966 no later than dren in the U.S. April 5, to make reservations. Challenge of the Week: Give 25 cents to Operation Rice Bowl for every book you read this month. Also become en- gaged in community activities that raise awareness about issues such as the Darfur crisis in Sudan, migration, HIV/ AIDS, and other critical problems facing the poor and the Mark Your Calendar vulnerable around the world and in our own community.

Blessing of Easter Food. Saint Cecilia Parish will again be participating in the East- 40 Days for Life ern European tradition of blessing the foods to be used on There is still time this Lent for you to join the many people Easter morning. Generally, these foods consisted of who are praying and fasting to end abortion. 40 Days for bread, eggs, butter, salt, pepper, sausages, cheese, wine, Life will have a table in the Narthex after each Mass for you pastries, etc. This blessing will take place April 11, to learn more about this life saving effort. You can also 12:30PM in the Chapel. check out what is happening right here in Ames at www.40daysforlife.com/ames. Fr. Dismas Celebration Join the Bus Trip to Louisville, Kentucky May8-10 to cele- brate the 40th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood for Fr. Dismas Veeneman, OFM. Conv. Fr. Dismas was Pastor at Saint Cecilia Parish, 1988-1994. Your Financial Stewardship March 16-March 22 We Thank Fr. Nienhaus for his prayers Contributions (general) $ 17,998 and blessings, our parish family for the Needed weekly to meet expenses $ 19,648 beautiful cards and comforting works at Weekly Contributions (building) $ 4,428

the time of our daughter Karyn’s death. Contact Business Manager, Jerry Greving, for more detailed informa- May God surround you with peace and tion or to set up the convenience of automatic withdrawal from your ac- love. Bob & Joyce Sullivan count.

3 Catechism of the Catholic Church 2009 Catholic Men's Conference Part one: Section Two The 13th Annual Catholic Men's Conference will be held Chapter One - I believe in god the Father Saturday, April 4 at LaSalle Middle School in Cedar Rapids. Article 1— I Believe in God the Father, Creator of & Earth The keynote speakers are Fr.Phillip Chavez and Kenneth Henderson. The conference includes various breakout ses- II. God Reveals His Name sions, Eucharistic Adoration, and Reconciliation. The day

concludes with Mass celebrated by Archbishop

Hanus. Registration is $45 at the door and includes lunch. 212 For more information, contact Steve Serrot at (319) 378- Over the centuries, Israel's faith was able to mani- 3992 or log on to the Catholic Men's Fellowship web site at fest and deepen realization of the riches contained www.catholicmenonline.org. Contact Deacon Ron Smith in the revelation of the divine name. God is unique; 24 (515-441-0480) if you want to carpool. there are no other gods besides him. He tran- scends the world and history. He made heaven and earth: "They will perish, but you endure; they will all COMMUNITY wear out like a garment . . . but you are the same, and your years have no end."25 In God "there is no variation or shadow due to change."26 God is "He Earned Income Tax Credit and Free Tax Preparation who Is," from everlasting to everlasting, and as You or someone you know may be eligible for the earned such remains ever faithful to himself and to his income tax credit (EITC), free assistance with preparing a promises. tax return, or both. Even if they do not owe income tax, working families can receive up to $4800. The amount de- 213 pends on the family's income, number of children, and other The revelation of the ineffable name "I Am who Am" factors. Also, some taxpayers may be eligible for free tax contains then the truth that God alone IS. The preparation services, which are available at five locations in Greek Septuagint translation of the Hebrew Scrip- Story County. For more information on the EITC and tax tures, and following it the Church's Tradition, under- preparation services, call Chris Rehmann at 520-1224. stood the divine name in this sense: God is the full-

ness of Being and of every perfection, without origin Ames Choral Society —Messiah Sing-Along and without end. All creatures receive all that they The Ames Choral Society will host a Messiah sing-along on are and have from him; but he alone is his very be- Friday, April 3, 7:00PM at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, ing, and he is of himself everything that he is. 209 Colorado, Avenue. Singers and instrumentalists are

invited to join Music Director, Steve Hoifeldt and members of the Choral Society as they commemorate the 250th anni- 5th Sunday of Lent versary of G.F. Handel’s death. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance and At a wedding recently, we were seated next to a retired couple we had the Emergency Residence Project. For more information, not previously met. After introductions, the gentleman proceeded to visit www.ameschoral.org or call 232-5545. share with us every detail of his life, beginning with his income and where he spent it, and then relished in telling us all of the famous people he had known and places he had traveled. It was clear that his ego and his desire for worldly possessions dominated his every thought. Like a ST. THOMAS AQUINAS panhandler, he begged for acceptance and praise, rattling the few coins of his existence in a tin cup that was his life. Never once did he mention his wife sitting next to him or the beautiful wedding we had all just at- Friday Fish Dinner tended. I realized that everything he valued would mean nothing after he The Knights of Columbus will serve a fish and meatless was gone. pasta dinner 5:00-7:00PM Friday April 3 in the Lower In today's Gospel reading from John, there is a quote from Jesus that Lounge. $15 for families, $7 for adults, $4 ages 5 through is very much worth discussing. He says, "Whoever loves his life loses it, college; children ages 4 and younger are free. and whoever hates his life in this world will preserve it for eternal life." In this sense, Jesus is asking us to recognize that all of the things in this worldly life that we seem to value so greatly have no value whatsoever. This is how we "lose our life" and enjoy a new life in the loving arms of Gift Shop Jesus and can begin to bear the fruit of new life just as he describes with Saturday, March 28, 4-6:00PM a grain of wheat, unable to bloom until it dies. Sunday, March 29, 9:30AM-12:30PM The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches us that our baptism is And by appointment. Call 233-3092. birth into a new life in Christ (CCC 1277). So, too, are we given an op- portunity every day to renew this new life. In daily prayer, we are giving SHOP EARLY thanks for God's many blessings. We must also ask for assistance in FOR "dying unto ourselves," giving up those things which have gathered First Eucharist around us and prevented us from living fully in the light of Christ. And ©2009 Liturgical Publications Inc Confirmation gifts! 4 Mass Schedule Weekend: Saturday 5:00 PM; Sunday 8:30, 10:30 AM & 5:00 PM(Misa en Español) Saturday, March 28 Weekday: Tuesday-Friday 7:00AM & 5:15 PM 5:00 PM: Sr. Gene Marie O.S.F.† (Chapel) Sunday, March 29 8:30 AM: Mary Heman† Reconciliation 10:30 AM: Saint Cecilia Parishioners Saturday 3:30-4:30 PM and by appointment. 5:00 PM: George Thorington† Misa en Español (Chapel) Parish Office Tuesday, March 31 Hours ...... Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 7:00 AM: Special Intention Phone ...... (515) 233-3092 5:15 PM: Joe Buboltz† Fax ...... (515) 233-6423 Wednesday, April 1 Rectory ...... (515) 233-9477 7:00 AM: Evelyn Wickham† 5:15PM: Ron Rasmussen† Parish Staff Thursday, April 2 Pastor ...... Father Ivan Nienhaus 7:00 AM: James F. Lowery [email protected] 5:15 PM: Rose & Mike Steffen† Deacons ...... Gary Aitchison, John McCully, Friday, April 3 Ron Smith & Richard Tondra 7:00 AM: Stephen Asjes† Director of Music & Liturgy .... Robert Hauser 9:00AM Loren Jacobson† [email protected] 5:15 PM: Edward & Beulah Lukes† Business Manager ...... Jerry Greving 6:00PM: Stations of the Cross [email protected] Saturday, April 4 Bookkeeper ...... Char VanKerckvoorde 8:30AM: William Folts† [email protected] 5:00 PM: Mel Manion† Administrative Assistant ...... Joan Jones Sunday, April 5 [email protected] 8:30 AM: Saint Cecilia Parishioners 10:30 AM: Elmar Toppenberg Religious Education 5:00 PM: Shirley Sibley† Phone ...... (515) 232-3514 Director of Religious Education ..... John Hayes [email protected] Prayer Opportunities Youth Ministry Coordinator ...... Anna Steele Prayer opportunities held in the Chapel. [email protected] Scriptural Rosary Monday 7:00 AM Secretary ...... Annette Kelch Intercessory Prayer Group Sunday 9:00-10:00 PM [email protected] Rosary Monday 7:30 PM*, Tuesday-Friday before 7:00 Mass (*The rosary is said for Pro-life the first Monday of each month.) School Christians in the Spirit Tuesday 7:15-9:00 PM Phone ...... (515) 232-5290 Chaplet of Divine Mercy Friday 3:00 PM Principal ...... Dr. Tom Budnik Liturgy of the Hours Saturday 7:00 AM [email protected] Eucharistic Adoration The chapel is open daily. Administrative Assistant ...... Lois Vidimos Keypad access only between 10:00PM & 6:00AM. Call the parish [email protected] office (233-3092) for access information or to sign up for an adora- tion hour. Birthright Free pregnancy tests & counseling. Confidential. Prayer Chain 108 Hayward Ave.• 292-8414 • www.birthright.org Send requests to Marge Sutter at 233-2622 or [email protected]. I AM INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER OF SAINT CECILIA PARISH

Readings for the week of March 29, 2009 Name and Address the way you would like it to appear. Sunday: Jer 31:31-34/Heb 5:7-9/Jn 12:20-33 Name: ______Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or Address: ______13:41c-62/Jn 8:1-11 City: ______Zip: ______Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9/Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95/Jn 8:31-42 Phone: ______Email: ______Thursday: Gn 17:3-9/Jn 8:51-59 Please return via mail or drop in collection basket. Friday: Jer 20:10-13/Jn 10:31-42 Someone will contact you. You will receive a registration Saturday: Ez 37:21-28/Jn 11:45-56 packet with additional information. Next Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 /Is 50:4-7/Phil 2:6- Welcome to Saint Cecilia Parish. 11/Mk 14:1---15:47 or 15:1-39 5a 5b