September 1, 2013 | Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Cecilia

2900 Hoover Avenue Ames, IA 50010

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

aint Cecilia Parish is a Roman Catholic community formed by the Word of God, united by the Holy Eucharist and enlivened by the Holy Spirit. By our commitment to the teachings of Christ and His Church, the sacraments and charity, our parish sstrives to build up the body of Christ through worship, life-long faith formation and evangelization. FAITH FORMATION YOUTH MINISTRY BEGAN MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2013

Program Year Office Hours

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 AM—5:00 PM Calendar Wednesday 8:30 AM—7:00 PM coming soon Friday 8:30 AM—3:00 PM

What is Alpha?

The Alpha Course is an effective initial presentation of the core Gospel message. It is Life Nights

wholly compatible with Catholic teaching. Sept 15—Back to Basics Alpha benefits the local parish by: Sept—22 Secret Admirer

 Building community and engaging guests in Sept 28-29 Give it Away Now Weekend

the life of the parish Sept 29—Mass @ 7pm at St Thomas + Life Night  Renewing the faith of long time Catholics  Reaching the unchurched, lapsed Catholics and those on the fringes of their faith Confirmation Information  Brings people into the full participation of Sunday Sept 8th the Sacramental life of the Church  Provides a witness to Christian unity 10:30 Rite of Entrance  Moving people and the Church to look at each Parish Mass outward – moving from maintenance to 12-3:30 pm Luncheon at St. Cecilia mission Life Teen & Confirmation Fall Kick Off

What if I can’t make it on the 14th of September or this fall? Final Trip Payment

Guests can join the Alpha Course on the 21st for NCYC is due on Sept 1, 2013 or the 28th of September. The fall semester of Alpha will run from Sept. 14—Dec. 14th. If the Spring Break Week 2014 fall semester day/time doesn’t work in your Nicaragua Mission Trip schedule there will be different a different day/ Sign-up coming soon! time offered during the spring semester. Small Groups will not be starting The Alpha Course will begin with a “Come & See” on Saturday, Sept. 14th at 8:30AM in the until October, stay tuned for Social Hall. schedules and times.

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2 | Welcome to St. Cecilia Catholic Church Eucharistic Adoration will be Suspended 8AM Fri., Aug. 30 until 8AM Tues., Sept. 3 due to the Labor Day •GRATEFUL SHARING• JOYFUL LIVING• Holiday.

BAPTISM PREPARATION September 1, 2013 – Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time All parents seeking baptism for their child are expected to attend a “Invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, the unwanted; blessed will preparation session even though they may have attended you be because of their inability to repay you.” Luke 14:1, 7-14 previously. Please call 233-3092 for registration.

Godparents are also expected to attend. A parishioner noted to his pastor that Jesus dined with the rich and famous of his day. He asked, “Do you think Jesus would belong to an Next session is October 24, 2013 at 6:15PM exclusive country club if he were here today?” The pastor answered, “I in the St. Louis Room. suspect he might, if he could afford it. But his guests would include ** Note: Normally sessions are scheduled on the fourth people who could not afford it, people who need a bath and a new set Thursday of the even numbered months, starting in August.** of clothes, people who have not recently had a decent meal, people who are lame, who limp, or feel their way with a white cane.” The pastor then said to his parishioner, “You belong to a very exclusive country club. Have you ever brought such guests to your club?” The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults man said nothing. He had many possessions. The pastor added, (RCIA) “When we leave Mass and go into God’s world we are supposed to be In today’s gospel Jesus says: “When you hold a banquet, invite Jesus present in that world. So, when you are at your exclusive country the poor, the cripples, the lame, the blind. . . .” club Jesus is a member. You might want to start reviewing your guest Jesus is very clear, in today’s gospel, on what is expected of those list.” from: Deacon Jerry Martinez of the Archdiocese of New Orleans who want to enter into the new covenant and be counted among the righteous. The key is humility. One should not presume to place oneself above others. To be a of Christ, one is called to live humbly as Christ did. •A STEWARDSHIP TIP• Are you seeking a life of discipleship in Christ? How can the Catholic Church be of assistance? Come and See! Humility comes from the overwhelming realization that we get credit for NOTHING! Absolutely everything we are, everything we If you are an adult or know an adult or child over the age of 7 have and everything we accomplish is the direct result of God’s gifts interested in becoming a Catholic and celebrating Baptism, to us. God formed us and placed us into the exact family and Confirmation or First Eucharist with this community, contact circumstances that he wanted us to have. He provided the lifetime of Jo Anne Dalhoff at [email protected] or call the parish office love, care, nutrition and education that formed us into the people at 515-233-3092. we are today. The personality traits that motivate us to work, achieve Parishioners are also needed to support this ministry. and accomplish are more gifts from God. Even disappointments and challenges that seem negative are often gifts that make us stronger. Thus, looking back over our lives, we must humbly bow our heads Saint Cecilia Parish and acknowledge all we have is a gift from God. Our family, our Confirmation for Adults

home, our countless possessions, our , our knowledge, our skills, Never been Confirmed? our unique personality traits all came from God. They belong to Join a 7-week Confirmation Preparation Program and celebrate God as surely as we belong to God. If we truly see ourselves as Confirmation on Sun., Nov. 10 2013. children of God, we must realize everything we have belongs to Our Thursdays, 7-8:30PM in the St. Louis Room Father. From: Susan Erschen, Our Sunday Visitor Newsweekly, 9/2/2012 First Session: Sept. 19, 2013 Second Session: Sept. 26, 2013

For More information contact Jo Anne Dalhoff at [email protected] or 515-233-3092. YOUR FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP AUG. 2013 JUL.-JUNE Contributions MTD $ 70,984 $ 137,985

Budget AUG. $ 91,667 $1,100,000 Due to Labor Day, Theology on Tap will meet on Need to meet Budget $ 20,683 $ - - - - the second Monday, the 9th at 7PM at Olde Main. Topic Contributions Last Year $ 72,393 $ 148,651 will be "The Fire of His Love: Prayer and the Life of the Mission Collection $ 6,704 $ 6,704 Spirit", in the Catholicism series by Fr. Robert Barron. Good Sam $ 4,296 $ 7,483 All young adults are welcome. Please bring a friend!

September 1, 2013 ● Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time| 3 CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH STEWARDSHIP: In the Gospel today, Jesus warns us not To view the Catholic Catechism this week go to to give in to hopes of repayment, but to give openhandedly www.usccb.org/catechism/text/ to the poor and needy. That sort of giving mirrors the MEETINGS & EVENTS beautiful giving of God, and Jesus assures us it is blessed indeed! St. Mary Circle will meet Thur., Sept. 5, 1:30PM in the South Social 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Hall. Deb Neihof of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will There is a story that has been circulating about present the program prior to the business meeting. Guests interested Francis. Whether all the details are accurate is in attending may call Joan Jones at 232-2776 for more information. not as important as the overall meaning. As it is told, after his election Pope Francis returned to live at the Vatican guesthouse, which he has now made his St. Gerard's Circle will meet on Thur., Sept. 5 at 5:30PM for Mass home. He got up early one morning and opened the door of his room in the Burke Chapel. After mass, we will meet in the south social to find a Swiss Guard standing at attention. The pope asked the man hall for sub sandwiches, chips, light dessert, and coffee/tea. We will how long he had been there and the guard responded, "All night, have the meeting after our supper. Holy Father." The pope brought out a chair and told the guard to sit down because he must be tired. When the guard responded that it Altar Server Training was against the rules, the pope responded, "I'm the pope. Please sit." Youth, 5th grade year and older, may consider an The guard uncomfortably took his seat, and the pope returned to his altar server ministry. The role of the server is to room. A few moments later, he came out with some bread and jam assist the other ministers of the liturgy, especially for the guard and wished him "Bon appétit!" before closing his the Presider, so that the ceremonies proceed bedroom door. smoothly. In this weekend's Gospel Jesus uses the example of dining with others to teach his disciples about life in the kingdom of God. He The following training times will be offered and suggests that a person's sense of self-importance should not overtake will last one hour. Please choose one of the following sessions: the humbleness that characterizes the communal life of the kingdom. Wednesday, September 4 at 2:30PM As citizens of God's realm there is only One who outranks everyone Wednesday, September 4 at 6:00PM else, and that is the Lord. Thursday, September 5 at 3:30PM People with power often get special places. The head table at a Thursday, September 5 at 6:00PM conference, meeting, or awards' banquet always has the "big shots" Monday, September 16 at 5:00PM filling the seats. Political fund-raisers have the highest ranking elected Wednesday, September 18 at 5:30PM leaders sitting up front. In the Gospel, Jesus suggests that we be more If you know for sure you are attending, please respond by e-mail to realistic about ourselves. As the story about Pope Francis indicates, [email protected] esteem comes not because we get the most revered place at table, but because we care about others. The command that Jesus gives to invite Catholic Daughters will have a garage sale on Sept. 6 & 7 at the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind still binds us in charity 2116 Duff Ave. Anyone wishing to donate items, call 233-1393. today. ©2013 Liturgical Publications Inc.

ST. CECILIA GOLF OUTING Couples Retreat--Enjoy Your Marriage Workshop: Sept 14, Sept. 15 at 1PM at Ames Golf & Country Club. $45 per golfer. 9AM – 4:30PM at St. Henry's, Marshalltown lead by nationally Includes Driving Range, Golf Cart, 18 holes of Golf and Steak known presenters, Greg and Julie Alexander. This one day marriage dinner. Non Golfer meal cost is $8. Steak dinner to follow at St. enrichment retreat is hosted by Circle of , Tama and St. Cecilia School in the Multi Purpose room. Sign up sheets at the Cecilia, Ames Date Night Marriage Enrichment teams. The event will serve to inspire and strengthen marriages of all ages and Next weekend is our Good parish office or online at stcames.org under online giving and/or event sign up. NEW THIS YEAR-Hole in one prize: A 3 Year Christian faith. Cost is $58 per couple and includes a BBQ lunch Samaritan Fund and MICA Lease on a New Car-2013 Chevy Cruze. by Eric Boone. Limited daycare is available. [Couples who attend learn the power of prayer within their relationship, share tools for improving communication and parenting skills, and learn to more St. Cecila’s Noon Potluck is Tues., Sept. 24 in the Social fully serve each other as God intended through a sacramental Hall marriage. Some of their comments about the program include: “We 11:30AM—Social with wine, beer and Soda appreciate the opportunity to openly discuss difficult topics in a 12:00 Noon— Lunch faith-filled environment” and “We are encouraged to hear how 12:45PM—Update on “Quilts of Valor” with Vicki Swenson other Christian marriages have grown through their struggles and sacrifice, by their faith and trust in God, and through the graces received in the sacrament of marriage.”] For more information and Please Remember in Your Prayers: Greg Junk. May the Lord grant peace and consolation to his familiy in their time to register visit http:/www.enjoyyourmarriageiowa.eventbrite.com/; of need. May he, and all who sleep in Christ, find in God’s email [email protected] or call 641-484-3646; Deacon Ron presence, light, happiness and peace. Smith @ 515-441-0480 or [email protected].

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Saturday, August 31 5:00PM: Fred Trcka † Sunday, September 1 8:30AM: Parishioners of St. Cecilia

10:30AM: Mildred & Gregory Gundrum † 5:00PM: Dennis Krokowski † Monday, 9/2: NO SCHOOL-Labor Day Misa en Español Tuesday, 9/3: Preschool Classes Start and 7PM Catholic Tuesday, September 3 School Board (CSB) Meeting 8:00AM: No Mass Wednesday, 9/4: 9AM All School Mass 5:30PM: Paul Skarda † Friday, 9/6: FSA Fundraiser Assemblies Wednesday, September 4 9:00AM: All-School Mass Priest’s Intention 5:30PM: Bill Shonrock † Thursday, September 5 8:00AM: Rita Voss † 5:30PM: No Mass St. Cecilia School uses Positive Behavior and Intervention Friday, September 6 Supports (P.B.I.S.) which has core practices of: 8:00AM: Jack Gehm † 5:30PM: No Mass  we define school-wide behavioral expectations Saturday, September 7  we explicitly teach positive social expectations 5:00PM: Janice Guldan † Sunday, September 8  we acknowledge positive behavior 8:30AM: Parishioners of St. Cecilia 10:30AM: Rader †  we implement consistent corrective consequences for problem 5:00PM: Special Intention † behavior and

 we use data for active decision making. MASS SCHEDULE Weekend: Saturday 5:00PM; Sunday 8:30AM, 10:30AM & 5:00PM (Misa en Español) SCRIP NEWS—SCRIP IS NOW ONLINE! Weekday: Tuesday & Friday 8:00AM & 5:30PM (Chapel) Thank you for supporting the St. Cecilia education programs by Wednesday 9AM (Church) & 5:30PM (Chapel) purchasing scrip. We will continue selling scrip after all masses 1x per Thursday 8AM (Chapel) & NO 5:30PM month. Look for us the 1st full weekend of every month unless that weekend falls on a holiday or holy day. In that case, we will be there the following weekend. Contact Shannon Schroeder or Bev Williams Readings for the Week of September 1, 2013 at [email protected]. Sunday: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29/Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a/ Lk 14:1, 7-14 Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18/Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11/Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: Col 1:1-8/Lk 4:38-44 Did you know you can use your bank’s on line Thursday: Col 1:9-14/Lk 5:1-11 bill pay to send your contribution to St. Cecilia? Friday: Col 1:15-20/Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: Col 1:21-23/Lk 6:1-5 Next Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b/Phlm 9-10, 12-17/Lk 14:25-33

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BULLETIN DEADLINES September15 bulletin announcements due by Coffee and doughnuts will not be served this Noon on Friday, September 6 weekend because of the Labor Day holiday. Next weekend, Life Teen will serve after the September 22 bulletin announcements due by 8:30AM and 10:30 AM Masses. Noon on Friday, September 13

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Prayer opportunities held in the Chapel RECONCILIATION

Scripture Rosary…………………………………...Monday 7:00AM Saturday 3:30-4:30PM and by appointment.

Intercessory Prayer Group ...... Sunday 9:00-10:00PM PARISH OFFICE Rosary ... ..Monday 7:30PM*, Tuesday-Friday before 8:00AM Hours ...... Mon.-Thur. 8:30AM-4PM Mass (*The rosary is said for Pro-life the first Mon. of each month.) Fri. 8:30AM-2:30PM Christians in the Spirit ...... Tuesday 7:15-9:00PM Phone ...... (515) 233-3092 Chaplet of Divine Mercy…………………………...Friday 3:00PM Fax ...... (515) 233-6423 Liturgy of the Hours……………………………..Saturday 7:00AM Priest Residence ...... (515) 233-9477 Eucharistic Adoration ...... The chapel is open daily, keypad St. Cecilia Website…………..stcames.org access only between 10:00PM & 6:00AM. PARISH STAFF **Contact the Parish Office at 233-3092 to have your Pastor…………………………...... Father James Secora information forwarded to the Coordinators to schedule a [email protected] weekly holy hour. Pastoral Associate ...... Jo Anne Dalhoff [email protected] Deacons ...... Gary Aitchison, Alan Christy PRAYER CHAIN John McCully and Ron Smith Call requests to Marge Sutter at 233-2622. Director of Music & Liturgy...Robert Hauser [email protected] Business Manager……………..Char VanKerckvoorde [email protected] Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stcames Administrative Assistant .... Kathy Best

[email protected] Receptionist ...... Dawn Cowles [email protected]

FAITH FORMATION I AM INTERESTED IN BECOMING A Phone ...... (515) 232-3514 MEMBER OF SAINT CECILIA PARISH Fax ...... (515) 232-2875

Name and Address the way you would like it to appear. Director of Faith Formation.…..Tom Primmer [email protected]

Name: Asst. to the Director of Faith Formation...Julie Anne Bovenmyer [email protected] Youth Ministry Coordinator…..Anna Steele Address: [email protected] ______Administrative Assistant .... Dori Gass [email protected]

City: SCHOOL ______Phone ...... (515) 232-5290 Fax ...... (515) 232-2875 Zip: Principal ...... Ervin Rowlands [email protected] Administrative Assistant .... Lois Vidimos Phone: [email protected] ______STEPHEN MINISTRY Email: Referral Phone: 515-337-2626 [email protected]

Please return via mail or drop in collection basket. The Project is a crisis pregnancy assistance Someone will contact you. You will receive a registration program. Call 450-6473 for assistance. packet with additional information. Birthright offers free pregnancy tests and counseling.

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