Update
Family Mass: St. Cecilia Parish would love to have more children/teens/families involved in Masses. One Mass a month has been designated as a Family-Oriented Mass, will all the roles filled by youth! We are looking for youth of all ages to volunteer with the choir, as Eucharistic ministers, greeters, gift bearers, altar servers, usher assistants, and readers.
The next family Mass is December 12 at 8:30 a.m. Slots are also now posted for the Family Mass on Christmas Eve at 4:00 p.m., including for the Family Choir and Instrumental Preludes.
Please review the available slots and sign up for what you are interested in: www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f49afa7229-participation
The sign-up includes more detailed information on each role, including age preferences for some of the roles
If you have any questions, you can contact Jessica Loecke at jjloecke@gmail.com or 515-451-8126.
EDGE: This Week's EDGE is cancelled due to a death in Zeke's family. Our next EDGE Night will occur on Sunday, 12/12 at 7 PM in St. Cecilia School.
Holy Day of Obligation, Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass Times:
St. Thomas Aquinas St. Cecilia
Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 5:15 PM Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 5:30 PM
Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 6:30 PM
Sacred Heart in Boone St. Malachy's in Madrid
Wednesday, Dec. 8 12:00 PM, 6:30 PM Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 5:30 PM
Holy Cross in Maxwell St. Mary's in Elkhart
Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 6:00 PM Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 8:00 AM & 6:0 PM
Life Teen: Life Teen is this Sunday, December 5 at St. Cecilia from 7:00-8:15 PM where we will be finishing up our series called, More than Flesh & Bones, A Life Night Series on the Body, Mind & Soul. We will be talking about the soul titled, Satisfied: Taking Care of the Soul where teens will learn about the soul, encourage them to care for it through a deeper prayer life, and convict them that they will only be satisfied if they seek God above all else.
As always, open to all High School Students, and please feel to bring a friend.
Schedule for Life Teen:
Life Teen Dec. 5
Life Teen Dec. 12 - Learning about Our Lady of Guadeloupe where a few teens will teach us about her and talking about Blessed Carlo Acutis.
All High School Christmas Party Dec. 15 at St. Cecilia
No Life Teen Dec. 19, 26, Jan. 2
All High School Game Night (optional but a lot of fun) Jan. 5, 2022
No Life Teen Jan. 9 due to Confirmation Prep Classes
Life Teen Resumes Jan. 16 with a Winter Fun Kick-Off
Small Groups: Small Groups resume this Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 7:15-8:45 PM, High School Small Groups will begin meeting in their location either at St. Cecilia or St. Thomas Aquinas. Please let Kayla & your small group leader if you are going to be absent from small group.
No Small Groups next week Wednesday, Dec. 8 due to the Holy Day of Obligation of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, see Mass times below.
Schedule for Small Groups:
Small Groups Dec. 1
No Small Groups Dec. 8 - Holy Day Feast of Immaculate Conception (attend a Mass)
All High School Christmas Party Dec. 15 at St. Cecilia
No Small Group Dec. 22, 29
All High School Game Night (optional but a lot of fun) Jan. 5, 2022
Normal Small Groups resume Jan.12
Confirmation: Next Confirmation Preparation Classes are on Sunday, January 9 at St. Cecilia from 2:00-4:30 PM
Home-study homework and Make-Up Work classes from the first half of the year are DUE NOW! Please let me (Kayla) know if you have questions at kgreiner@stceciliaparish.org
Schedule for Confirmation:
Class Jan. 9
Last Class Feb. 13
Year 2 Journey/Confirmation Retreat March 4-6
Year 2 Confirmation Mass Rehearsal & Reconciliation April 20
Year 2 Sacrament of Confirmation April 24
HS Christmas Party: Join us Wednesday, Dec 15 7:15-8:45 pm in the St. Cecilia Social Hall for a high school Christmas party. Enjoy a hot chocolate bar, cookie decorating, Christmas games, a White Elephant exchange and more!
Summer 2022 Mission Trip to Catholic Heart Work Camp, Montague, MI:
When: Sunday, June 19 to Saturday, June 25
Who: Graduated 2022 seniors, Incoming 2022 9th graders, and older (so current 8th-12th grade students)
Doing what: working in the Diocese of Grand Rapids, partnering with various organizations and churches. Most of the projects include painting, home repair and yard work, but some that are child care, food bank, etc.
You'll have the chance to work with residents and social agencies of all types and build relationships within the community of Montague
Cost: $435 to CHWC (lodging, meals, t-shirt, misc. costs for the mission work), Anchor Ames additional amount: ~$300 (rental of vehicles, one small trailer, ferry ride costs, t-shirts, gas, and other misc. costs) for a total $700/participant
Target # of People: 21 participants; 6 adults (including Kayla), 16 teens, more are welcomed!
Sign-Up: stceciliaparish.formstack.com/forms/missiontripsummer2022
Contact: Kayla Greiner at kgreiner@stceciliaparish.org
Deadline to sign-up: sooner the better, but Dec. 15
The next family Mass is December 12 at 8:30 a.m. Slots are also now posted for the Family Mass on Christmas Eve at 4:00 p.m., including for the Family Choir and Instrumental Preludes.
Please review the available slots and sign up for what you are interested in: www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f49afa7229-participation
The sign-up includes more detailed information on each role, including age preferences for some of the roles
If you have any questions, you can contact Jessica Loecke at jjloecke@gmail.com or 515-451-8126.
EDGE: This Week's EDGE is cancelled due to a death in Zeke's family. Our next EDGE Night will occur on Sunday, 12/12 at 7 PM in St. Cecilia School.
Holy Day of Obligation, Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass Times:
St. Thomas Aquinas St. Cecilia
Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 5:15 PM Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 5:30 PM
Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 6:30 PM
Sacred Heart in Boone St. Malachy's in Madrid
Wednesday, Dec. 8 12:00 PM, 6:30 PM Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 5:30 PM
Holy Cross in Maxwell St. Mary's in Elkhart
Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 6:00 PM Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 8:00 AM & 6:0 PM
Life Teen: Life Teen is this Sunday, December 5 at St. Cecilia from 7:00-8:15 PM where we will be finishing up our series called, More than Flesh & Bones, A Life Night Series on the Body, Mind & Soul. We will be talking about the soul titled, Satisfied: Taking Care of the Soul where teens will learn about the soul, encourage them to care for it through a deeper prayer life, and convict them that they will only be satisfied if they seek God above all else.
As always, open to all High School Students, and please feel to bring a friend.
Schedule for Life Teen:
Life Teen Dec. 5
Life Teen Dec. 12 - Learning about Our Lady of Guadeloupe where a few teens will teach us about her and talking about Blessed Carlo Acutis.
All High School Christmas Party Dec. 15 at St. Cecilia
No Life Teen Dec. 19, 26, Jan. 2
All High School Game Night (optional but a lot of fun) Jan. 5, 2022
No Life Teen Jan. 9 due to Confirmation Prep Classes
Life Teen Resumes Jan. 16 with a Winter Fun Kick-Off
Small Groups: Small Groups resume this Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 7:15-8:45 PM, High School Small Groups will begin meeting in their location either at St. Cecilia or St. Thomas Aquinas. Please let Kayla & your small group leader if you are going to be absent from small group.
No Small Groups next week Wednesday, Dec. 8 due to the Holy Day of Obligation of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, see Mass times below.
Schedule for Small Groups:
Small Groups Dec. 1
No Small Groups Dec. 8 - Holy Day Feast of Immaculate Conception (attend a Mass)
All High School Christmas Party Dec. 15 at St. Cecilia
No Small Group Dec. 22, 29
All High School Game Night (optional but a lot of fun) Jan. 5, 2022
Normal Small Groups resume Jan.12
Confirmation: Next Confirmation Preparation Classes are on Sunday, January 9 at St. Cecilia from 2:00-4:30 PM
Home-study homework and Make-Up Work classes from the first half of the year are DUE NOW! Please let me (Kayla) know if you have questions at kgreiner@stceciliaparish.org
Schedule for Confirmation:
Class Jan. 9
Last Class Feb. 13
Year 2 Journey/Confirmation Retreat March 4-6
Year 2 Confirmation Mass Rehearsal & Reconciliation April 20
Year 2 Sacrament of Confirmation April 24
HS Christmas Party: Join us Wednesday, Dec 15 7:15-8:45 pm in the St. Cecilia Social Hall for a high school Christmas party. Enjoy a hot chocolate bar, cookie decorating, Christmas games, a White Elephant exchange and more!
Summer 2022 Mission Trip to Catholic Heart Work Camp, Montague, MI:
When: Sunday, June 19 to Saturday, June 25
Who: Graduated 2022 seniors, Incoming 2022 9th graders, and older (so current 8th-12th grade students)
Doing what: working in the Diocese of Grand Rapids, partnering with various organizations and churches. Most of the projects include painting, home repair and yard work, but some that are child care, food bank, etc.
You'll have the chance to work with residents and social agencies of all types and build relationships within the community of Montague
Cost: $435 to CHWC (lodging, meals, t-shirt, misc. costs for the mission work), Anchor Ames additional amount: ~$300 (rental of vehicles, one small trailer, ferry ride costs, t-shirts, gas, and other misc. costs) for a total $700/participant
Target # of People: 21 participants; 6 adults (including Kayla), 16 teens, more are welcomed!
Sign-Up: stceciliaparish.formstack.com/forms/missiontripsummer2022
Contact: Kayla Greiner at kgreiner@stceciliaparish.org
Deadline to sign-up: sooner the better, but Dec. 15