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Pursue the links below for information. Additional contact information is available in the contact list.
Saint Cecilia Council of Catholic Women
The Saint Cecilia Council of Catholic Women encourages all women of the parish to join and participate in the Council work. General meetings are held on the first Thursday of October and April. The membership of the Council is divided into Circles that meet individually between September and May.
The Saint Cecilia Council participates in Deanery and Archdiocesan Council activities.
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Wedding and Anniversary Reception Committee
The Saint Cecilia Council of Catholic Women offers a simple wedding and anniversary reception service in the Social Center. The Reception Committee chairperson should be contacted at least six weeks in advance of a planned event.
For more detailed information and the name and phone number of the Reception Committee chairperson, please contact the Parish Office at 233-3092.
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Saint Anne Circle
Saint Anne Circle helps achieve balance in our spiritual lives by praying the rosary and studying the Bible. Saint Anne Circle also
Saint Anne Circle meets in the Social Center at 9:00 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the month.
- assists with funeral luncheons, wedding receptions, and other parish related functions,
- sends birthday cards to shut-ins and nursing home residents,
- collects articles for layettes for Birthright.
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Saint Gerard Circle
Saint Gerard Circle provides religious education for members through monthly speakers or discussions. Saint Gerard Circle also
Saint Gerard Circle meets in members' homes at 7:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month.
- assists with funeral luncheons, wedding receptions, and other parish related functions
- sponsors an annual Bridge Marathon.
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Saint Mary Circle
Saint Mary Circle enables members to become better acquainted with other parishioners and promotes personal growth through educational programs. Activities include the following:
Saint Mary Circle meets in members' homes at 7:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month.
- Assist with funeral luncheons and wedding receptions
- Sponsor an annual Bridge Marathon.
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Our Lady of Good Counsel Rosary Makers
Our Lady of Good Counsel meets monthly to promote devotion to Mary through praying the rosary and making rosaries for mission areas. Visitors and new members are welcome. The contact person is Dixie Lickteig, 233-1393.
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Catholic Daughters of America
"Unity and Charity" is the motto of the international organization of Catholic women, Catholic Daughters of America. Court Madonna #858 includes members from Ames and the surrounding area. Catholic women 18 years of age and older are eligible for membership
Business meetings are held monthly, September through June. Social, "Guest Night," and "Ladies Night Out" are some of the annual activities. Donations are made to local, national, and international charities from fund raising events.
Deceased members are enrolled in Perpetual Masses at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D. C.
Sharon Jenkins is the contact person, 663-7926.
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Christian Family Movement
The Christian Family Movement (CFM) is a network of small discussion-action groups of couples who meet regularly in one another's homes. Through programs, the groups focus on four key relationships: husband/wife, parent/children, family/community, and family/church. CFM provides friendship and support to members, strengthens marriage, enriches family life, deepens faith, develops leaders, increases social awareness, and builds community.
Gary and Kay Aitchison are the contact persons, 296-2966.
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Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus, an organization of Catholic men, is dedicated to the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. In Ames, the Father Zachary Kucin Council #2230 schedules major fund raising activities each year:
Knights of Columbus members are active in church, community, and school programs.
- Persons with Intellectual and Physical Disabilities Drive. Ninety percent of the proceeds from this activity remain in the local community and ten percent goes to the state of Iowa for the Special Olympics. A Mail-A-Thon and Tootsie Roll Drives are held to raise funds.
- Lenten Fish Fries - Proceeds from this activity support needs of the parish and vocations.
- Pennies from Heaven - Proceeds from this event help promote priest and religious vocations.
- Casino Nights - Proceeds from this event help support the Youth of the Month program and other youth-related contributions.
- Keep Christ in Christmas - Proceeds from this event help promote priest and religious vocations.
Knights of Columbus help the high-school by doing an after-prom casino.
Knights of Columbus participate in all Appalachia "truck-loading" events.
Knights of Columbus pray the rosary at 7:30 pm each Monday in the Burke Chapel.
Knights of Columbus present Last Supper plays during Lent and will travel to your location.
Knights of Columbus distribute Right-To-Life roses.
Other Annual events include a Knights of Columbus banquet and a family picnic.
Meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month at 7 pm in the Saint Cecilia Social Hall.
Please visit our web site for more details.
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Teams of Our Lady
A Team of Our Lady is a Christian community of four to six married couples assisted by a spiritual director. The group works together to achieve a common Goal, growing closer to our Lord Jesus Christ.
Couples meet monthly to share a meal, to pray, and to help each other develop a deeper spirituality. The mutual help of each couple encourages everyone to grow in Christ. Members encourage and assist each other through their individual efforts, successes, or failures.
Click here for additional information.Charles and Rindi Bernhard are the local the contact persons, (515) 233-2105.
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Appalachia Committee
The purpose of the Appalachia Committee, a city and statewide effort, is to help the mountain people of Kentucky and Tennessee. The group collects clothes, home furnishings, and toys throughout the year--especially before Christmas. Volunteers collect and pack items; some travel to Appalachia to visit the residents, distribute the donations, and do repair and construction work. Saint Cecilia parishioners are welcome to participate in any part of the groups activities.
Joe Johanns is the contact person, 292-9228.
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Birthright
Birthright is a non-demonination, non-profit organization whose purpose is to help women who are pregnant or fear they may be pregnant and feel frightened and alone. After receiving the necessary and appropriate training, volunteers assist as counselors or work in a clerical capacity.
Sue Bokhoven is the contact person, 292-8414.
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Caring/Bereavement Committee
The members of the Caring/Bereavement Committee act to provide caring and support when a member of the parish suffers a loss of health or of a loved one. Please call the Parish Office (233-3092) to provide referral information.
Also, call the parish office if you would like additional information or would like to join this group.
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Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities is a human service organization that provides individual, marriage, and family counseling on a sliding fee scale. The organization also provides adoption services and serves as an advocate for people with a variety of needs. Catholic Charities is supported by an annual archdiocesan appeal. Please call 292-3852 for more information.
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Directed Retreats and Spiritual Direction
A retreat director with a Master's degree in Christian Spirituality and a certificate in spiritual and retreat direction from Creighton University in Omaha is available to assist in spiritual direction or to direct retreats for private groups or individuals. Please contact the Parish Office (233-3092) for further information.
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Food Shelf
Non-perishable food is collected at all liturgies one weekend a month. The collected food is donated to Story County Community Action for distribution to those in need.
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Marriage Encounter
Marriage Encounter is designed to give married couples the opportunity to examine their lives together openly and honestly in a Christ-like, face-to-face, and heart-to-heart encounter. Please call the Parish Office (233-3092) for more information.
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Boy Scouts
Michael Heitzman (292-1605) is the contact person.
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Girl Scouts
Jill Heitzman (292-1605) is the contact person.
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Volleyball
Jim Schoenrock (232-1149) is the contact person.
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