Post on 19-Jul-2020
Very Rev. James L. Secora, Pastor www.stceciliaparish.org
Saint Cecilia Catholic Church
June 21, 2020 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
2 9 0 0 H o o v e r A v e n u e A m e s , I A 5 0 0 1 0
( 5 1 5 ) 2 3 3 - 3 0 9 2 p a r i s h - o f f i c e @ s t c e c i l i a p a r i s h . o r g
FORMED by the Word of God… UNITED by the Holy Eucharist… ENLIVENED by the Holy Spirit!
Daily Readings for the
Week of June 21
Study, Reflection and Prayer
Sunday: Jer 20:10-13/Ps 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35 [14c]/ Rom 5:12-15/Mt 10:26-33
Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18/ Ps 60:3, 4-5, 12-13 [7b]/Mt 7:1-5
Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36/Ps 48:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 10-11 [cf. 9d]/Mt 7:6, 12-14
Wednesday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10/ Ps 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15, 17 [6b]/ 1 Pt 1:8-12/Lk 1:5-17. Day: Is 49:1-6/Ps 139:1-3, 13-14, 14-15 [14a]/Acts 13:22-26/ Lk 1:57-66, 80
Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17/ Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9 [9]/ Mt 7:21-29
Friday: 2 Kgs 25:1-12/Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 [6ab]/Mt 8:1-4
Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19/ Ps 74:1b-2, 3-5, 6-7, 20-21 [19b]/ Mt 8:5-17
Mass celebrated in the Church: Sunday at 10am; Tuesday—Friday at 10am; Saturday at 5pm
All Masses will continue to be livestreamed on our YouTube channel
What’s inside…
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Message From Father, Black
Bag & MICA Food Collection,
Parish Elections—UPDATE
2
Photos from Father’s
45th Ordination
Anniversary
3
Mass Intentions &
Schedule, Bulletin Due
Dates, Stephen Ministry,
Book of Acts—online class
4
Faith Formation, Catechesis
of the Good Shepherd
Training, Father Jim’s
Neighborhood, St. Cecilia
School News
5
Contacts 6
Parish Elections—UPDATE
During this very unusual time as we remained physically distanced from each other, we could not follow established guidelines
to proceed with parish elections. Fr. Jim conferred with the Msgr Vicar of the Archdiocese for guidance of how to proceed with
elections. Based on the Vicar’s response and guided by the 6 members of the Election Committee (2 each from PC, FFC, and
CSB) the St Cecilia Pastoral Council gave permission to ask all current members of the Pastoral Council, Faith Formation
Commission, and Catholic School Board to extend their term for one year. Those members unable to extend will be replaced by
appointment of Fr Jim for those terms that should end in 2020 and by Fr Don Czapla for terms ending in 2021 and 2022.
Black Bag Collection—this weekend: We are thankful to many of
you who are continuing to give to the Black Bag collection. We are still
experiencing a short fall in what we have budgeted for the agencies that
we as a parish, through the Social Justice Committee, support on a
monthly or yearly basis. If you would continue to be generous in helping
St. Cecilia’s meet the needs that we have committed to. In addition to Mass, donations can
be made by mailing or dropping off your contribution to the parish office. If you bring your
contribution into the church, you can drop your envelope off in the mail slot to your left
along the wall. You can also contribute through ACH or Bill Pay via your bank. Please mark
all contributions “Black Bag Contribution.” Thank you!
MICA Food Collection
Next collection at St. Cecilia’s will be held the weekend of June 20/21. You can drop off
donations in the food cart at Mass or in the Narthex beginning Tuesday, June 16 through
Monday, June 22, 10am. During the months of March, April and May, even though Mass
was not being held in the church because of the virus, over 1,300 pounds of food and
supplies for MICA were brought to the Narthex by parishioners. This was amazing – thank
you and please keep it up.
Beginning next Saturday, June 27, I will resume the celebration of the
Sacrament of Penance. The following procedures will be followed:
1. Confessions will be heard from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Please, observe this time period. Do
not get in line after 4:25 p.m. MASKS ARE REQUIRED.
2. Confessions will be celebrated in the Vesting Sacristy located off the Narthex and not in
the Reconciliation Room at the front of the church.
3. A non-permeable screen will be set up. Two chairs will be available, one behind the
screen the other on the opposite side (respecting social distance in both instances) for
those desiring the open (face-to-face) option.
4. For our mutual protection KEEP YOUR CONFESSION SHORT AND TO THE POINT. No
"narrative" confession or seeking prolonged spiritual direction. No need to mention
numbers of times for sins confessed unless they are mortal sins.
5. FOLLOWING CONFESSION THE SCREEN AND CHAIRS WILL BE DISINFECTED. I
RING A BELL SIGNALING THAT THE NEXT PERSON IN LINE CAN ENTER. DO NOT
ENTER UNTIL YOU HEAR THE BELL.
6. These procedures will be in effect until July 11. Father Czapla may change them once he
becomes pastor.
7. MASKS ARE REQUIRED.
Message from Father Jim
June 21, 2020—Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Father’s 45th Anniversary of Ordination and his ’surprise’ drive by. A day to remember!
Check out our website and Facebook for more pictures.
Photos
taken by
Pete Tekippe
Photography
Reno Berg, Chair (meeting canceled) Sarah Mansell, Chair (meeting canceled)
Sylvester Upah, Chair (meeting canceled)
Meets Fourth Tues. of each month at 7pm—Social Hall North
Meets Third Tues. of each month at 7pm—St. Louis Room
Meets Second Tues. of each month at 7pm—St. Louis Room
Meets First Tues. of each month at 7pm—St. Louis Room
Colin Murphy, Chair (meeting canceled)
Catholic School Board
Faith Formation Commission Pastoral Council
Finance Council
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Saturday, June 20 5pm: Chris Derks †
Sunday, June 21 For living & deceased members of St. Cecilia Parish
Tuesday, June 23 10:00am: Jerry Cornmesser †
Wednesday, June 24 10:00am: Bob & Kathy Best
Thursday, June 25 10:00am: John Weir †
Friday, June 26 10:00am: Ray & Elsie Lawler †
Saturday, June 27: 5pm: Gene & Don Strub †
Sunday, June 28: For living & deceased members of St. Cecilia Parish
If you or someone you know is in need, please visit the United
Way of Story County website to view a list of local resources.
This includes access to food, financial stability information,
mental health supports and more. This page is updated in
real-time as needs emerge and solutions are identified. Please
visit www.uwstory.org/covid-19-resources.
Mass Schedule at St. Cecilia
Weekend: Saturday 5pm; Sunday 10am (Church)
Weekday: Tuesday—Friday 10am (Church)
(All Masses will continued to be livestreamed on YouTube)
St. Thomas Aquinas Mass Times
Weekend: Saturday 4:45pm; Sunday 8:30am, 11am
Weekday: Tuesday—Friday 12pm (noon) Join Katie Patrizio (Director of
Faith Formation) for an online
Bible study of the Books of Acts
which continues on June 24 and
July 1 at 7pm. The study will be
livestreamed on the
St. Cecilia Facebook page. Email
Katie Patrizio with any
questions.
Information for St. Cecilia Bulletins due dates:
For 6/28 - due by Friday, 6/19 10am
For 7/5 - due by Thursday, 6/25 10am
For 7/12 - due by Friday, 6/26 10am
For 7/19 - due by Friday, 7/10 at 10am
Then the usual time of the Friday morning before the next
weekend’s bulletin (ie. Information for the 7/26 bulletin will
be due 7/17). Thank you.
Who benefits from Stephen Ministry?
Everyone benefits from Stephen Ministry. Those receiving
care from a Stephen Minister benefit from the support, en-
couragement, and prayer they receive throughout the crisis
they face. Stephen Ministers benefit from the spiritual growth
they experience while being involved in this meaningful min-
istry. The St. Cecilia’s pastoral staff benefit from an expansion
of the caring ministry that they can provide to their parish-
ioners so that no one slips through the cracks. Most of all you
benefit from the knowledge that trained Stephen Ministers
are available to provide you with confidential one-to-one
Christian caregiving should you need it. In addition, you have
a resource where you can refer a friend, neighbor, coworker,
relative, or anyone else you know who is going through a dif-
ficult time; especially during these times of social isolation, so
they can receive the special care when they need it the most.
For more information, call Anne Schmitt (515-291-8257) or
Deacon Mark Bortle (515-291-4989)
June 21, 2020—Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Please celebrate Mass with us on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
and Friday at 10am; Saturday at 5pm
Sunday and weekday Masses will be
livestreamed on YouTube
“Father Jim’s Neighborhood”
Please check out this weekly
program that will be posted
Tuesday afternoons after 4pm.
The link to the program will also be
featured in our Tuesday
“Let’s Stay Connected” email,
Faith Formation
Youth Ministry 6th-12th Graders
Registration for the 2020-2021 Faith Formation and Youth Ministry year will open on Wednesday, July 1st at 6:00am
Central. Please visit www.stceciliaparish.org/registration for session options and registration fees. Due to Covid-19 we
are extending Early Bird discounts to all families, no matter your time of registration.
Summer Youth Ministry Text Reminders
To be on the email/text list to receive a reminder the day before or day of about Summer Youth Ministry (MS Bible Study, HS Life
Nights, HS Bible Study), sign up here: https://forms.gle/4sfEjLaF7RGRXT4B7. Please receive permission from your parents to
sign up.
Middle School Campfire Bible Study: All Middle School Youth (entering 6-9th grade) are invited to join Anchor EDGE for
a Campfire Bible Study on Thursday, 6/25 from 7-8:30pm. Each week we will play games and break open the scriptures for the
upcoming weekend. For more information on attending, please visit: http://www.anchorames.com/middle-school-summer-
activities.html.
Small Group Bible Study for All High School Students: Our Summer Youth Ministry is a Bible Study discussing the
Psalms. There are 150 Psalms and each week discuss a few different Psalms and learn how to pray with them, so join when you
can! For the month of June, this Bible Study will be conducted OUTSIDE at St. Cecilia at the school's grass field (right north of the
school) on Wednesday nights from 7:15-8:45pm. All high school students are welcomed to attend. In the event it rains on
Wednesday, we will meet online at https://csbsju.zoom.us/j/98299331220.
School is officially "out for the summer" following our school closure from March until the end of the
academic year. Even on our last day, our students and families were still giving - we held a food drive
during student material pick up and collected many items for Food at First and St. Cecilia's Hispanic
Ministry program. This summer, you may see some activity in our building. ACPC needed a facility for
their summer program, and so St. Cecilia will house one of their summer program sites. It will be nice
to see children here again and using the school for its true purpose, a place where children can find community. If you or your
acquaintances are considering St. Cecilia School for your child in the fall, please reach out! We are still enrolling. The best way to
reach me over the summer is via my email, srooney@stceciliaschoolames.org. The school office will be closed the majority of
June and July, but I am still available at any time. God Bless You, and have a great summer! Ms. Rooney
Please click here for training registration.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Level 1 Formation
St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, Ames, Iowa
Complete Training Offered
One Weekend/Month
October 2020—April 2021
Contact Melissa Teggatz
for more information
5150232-3514, x356 or
mteggatz@stceciliaparish.org
RECONCILIATION
Please call the parish office for an appointment.
PARISH OFFICE
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8:30am-4pm; Friday 8:30am-2:30pm
Phone: (515)233-3092 FAX: (515)233-6423
Priest Residence: (515)233-9477
PARISH STAFF Pastor ..................................................... Very Rev. James Secora
....................... jsecora@stceciliaparish.org
Pastoral Associate ............................ Jarrett Wendt
................................................................... jwendt@stceciliaparish.org
Deacons ................................................. Gary Aitchison (retired)
................................................................... gaitchis@iastate.edu
................................................................... Charles Bernhard (515)509-6867
................................................................... charlesbernhard@gmail.com
................................................................... Mark Bortle (515)291-4989
................................................................... markbortle@mchsi.com
................................................................... Alan Christy (515)231-8099
................................................................... deacon.alan.christy@gmail.com
................................................................... John McCully (retired)
................................................................... jmccully@iastate.edu
Ron Smith (515)441-0480
................................................................... deaconron.ames@gmail.com
................................................................... Richard Tondra (retired)
................................................................... tondraames@gmail.com
Director of Music & Liturgy ......... Robert Hauser
................................................................... bhauser@stceciliaparish.org
Business Manager ............................ Bill Klein
................................................................... bklein@stceciliaparish.org
Administrative Assistant .............. Mary Sue Derks
................................................................... msderks@stceciliaparish.org
Administrative Assistant .............. Melissa Kaufman
mkaufman@stceciliaparish.org FAITH FORMATION
Phone ..................................................... (515)232-3514
Fax ........................................................... (515)232-2875
Director of Faith Formation ........ Katie Patrizio
................................................................... kpatrizio@stceciliaparish.org
Director of Youth Ministry ........... Kayla Greiner
................................................................... kgreiner@stceciliaparish.org
Coordinator of Middle School Youth Ministry
................................................................... Zekiel Mientkiewicz
................................................................... zmientk@stceciliaparish.org
Coord. Of Elementary Faith Formation…….Melissa Teggatz
................................................................... mteggatz@stceciliaparish.org
Administrative Assistant .............. Mary Downey
................................................................... mdowney@stceciliaparish.org
SCHOOL
Phone ..................................................... (515)232-5290
Fax ........................................................... (515)232-2875
Principal ............................................... Sara Rooney
................................................................... srooney@stceciliaschoolames.org
Administrative Assistant .............. Lois Vidimos
................................................................... lvidimos@stceciliaschoolames.org
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