Saint Ambrose Cathedral
Sunday, May 6, 2018
Parish Mission Statement
We St. Ambrose Cathedral parish of the Diocese of Des Moines are a diverse community of the rich and poor, disadvantaged and hungry, young and elderly, visitors, and those seeking refuge. We are a Eucharistic community of many cultures. We strive for unity in our diversity expressing our love of God through prayer and worship, justice and service, the ministry of hospitality, and through catechesis, evangelization, and ecumenism. We pursue this mission faithfully by following the example of Jesus Christ, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the gifts and talents of our faith community.
Prayer of St. Ambrose
Lord, teach me to see you, and reveal yourself to me when I see you.
For I cannot seek you unless you first teach me, nor find you unless you first reveal yourself to me.
Let me seek you in longing, and long for you in seeking.
Let me find you in love and love you in finding.
607 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 Parish Offices Hours: M-F, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Phone 515-288-7411 ● Fax 515-288-3969 Email - [email protected]
A Message From Father John:
Last Sunday afternoon, 51 young people from our faith community received the Eucharist for the first time. The excitement and joy on their faces were obvious. They approached the Lord’s Table with respect and reverence. We owe a debt of thanks to their catechists, Kay Crowley and Samol Thlang from our RE ministry and Nancy Walter from Holy Family School, along with the parents of the candidates who supported them in this stage of their faith journey. Thanks to Debbie Rohrer who assisted in preparing the ceremony, along with our mu- sic and ministers of hospitality, as well as those who prepared the reception after the mass. Our Confirmation can- didates will be confirmed during the 10:30am mass on Mother’s Day, May 13. Keep all those celebrating the Easter sacraments in prayer in these 50 days.
The in-depth study of our diocesan Catholic schools continues. I have spent endless hours in interviews for our Holy Family School and Dowling Catholic since I serve on their board of education. The challenging and necessary discussions will hopefully be enfleshed with practical and visionary recommendations that will allow our school system to thrive for the future. The findings of the study will be reported on June 21.
Pledges and paid gifts for the 2018 Diocesan Appeal continue to come in. Our goal is $93,702.00. We have received in paid pledges $23,555.00. This is very good since the Appeal began in early March. The April needy fund offered $2,427.70. Later this month we will take up the yearly 2
ndcollection for the Communications Campaign. Please read the Bishop’s letter in today’s bulletin. I continue to be grateful for all you do to share your treasure with the above collections and for your faithful tithing.
Today at the 10:30am mass, Bishop Pates will again confer the “Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice” Award (“for the church and Pope”) to members of our diocese for their outstanding service to the church. They include: Robert and Janice Myers, members of our parish, Kyle and Sharon Krause, Stephen and Cathryn Lacy, Dennis and Constance Purdum, and Lawrence and Kathleen Zimpleman. Special welcome to them, their families and guests.
Today’s gospel from John finds Jesus telling his disciples “love one another.” This is one of the few gos- pel accounts where our Lord repeats his command to stress the importance and vitality of caring for each other in God’s name. That challenge is so necessary in today’s world. Thank you again for witnessing Christ’s love to others in so many “seen and unseen” ways. Your sincere devotion and affection for your families and each other puts me to shame. Know of my remembrance of you at the Lord’s Table and in my daily prayer. Enjoy the re- mainder of the resurrection season.
A blest 50 Easter days to all!
St. Ambrose Cathedral Des Moines, IA
Parish Tithing Support
April 29, 2018 Offering—$8,983.51
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL NEWS:
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The Holy Family School Board will meet May 10, 6:00 at the school.
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Friday, May 11, is the next jeans day. If students choose to dress out of uniform, they need to bring $1 to donate to the Guidance classroom fundraiser.
P A R I S H C A L E N D A R
Sunday, May 6
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8:00-10:30am, RCIA, Parish Hall
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10:30am Mass, Papal Awards/Bishop Pates presides
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2:00-4:00pm, Confirmation Practice and Sacrament of Reconciliation , Cathedral
Monday, May 7
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6:30pm, KC Officer’s Meeting, Parish Hall Wednesday, May 9
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11:00am-12:00 noon Sacrament of Reconciliation, Cathedral
Thursday, May 10
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11:00am-2:00pm, Diocesan Journey Makers meeting, Parish Hall
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6:15-7:00pm, RE Classes, Holy Family School
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7:00-8:30pm, Life in the Spirit, Cathedral Chapel Friday, May 11
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8:30-11:30am, Eucharistic Exposition, Chapel
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2:30-3:30pm, Wedding Rehearsal, Cathedral Saturday, May 12
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1:00pm, Almario/Sayarath Wedding, Cathedral
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2:30-3:30pm, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Cathedral
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4:00pm Mass, Baptism of Claudia St. Michael Cunningham, Cathedral
Sunday, May 13
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8:30-10:30am, RCIA, Parish Hall
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10:30am Mass, Confirmation, Cathedral , reception to follow in parish hall.
For inquiries to become a priest or s is ter, please visi t www.vocationsonline.com
Life in the Spirit—Do you wish to develop a more intimate relationship with the Lord and a greater love for the church, the sacraments, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit? Then consider com- ing to the Life in the Spirit Community. We are a prayer group that meets each Thursday at 7:00pm in the Chapel at St. Ambrose Cathedral where we have prayer, song and sometimes Mass. All are welcome
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RCIA
Wish to learn more about the Catholic faith or becoming Catholic? Please contact Vern Rash, RCIA Director at 515-967-5379 or [email protected].
Office of Youth Catechesis Silvia Flores, Interim Coordinator
Phone: 515-339-0911
Catherine Swoboda, Interim Assistant Office Phone: 265-4097
[email protected]
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Religious Education Classes May 10—1st-HS at HFS, 6:00-7:15pm
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Confirmation
Confirmation Reconciliation and Practice Sunday, May 6, 2:00-4:00pm, Cathedral
Sunday, May 13, 10:30am, Confirmation, Cathedral Reception to follow in Parish Hall
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Mass Stipend Openings—The Cathedral Mass calendar has availability for masses to be offered for deceased loved ones and friends for both weekday and weekend mass times. The Book of Maccabees tells us, “It is a wholesome thing to pray for the dead.” Contact the parish office to schedule a Mass.
Cookbooks—The St. Ambrose Cookbook, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, is now available for purchase by contacting George Brucks at geroge.brucks.yahoo.com or 515-277-1347 or they can be picked up in the parish office. Each cookbook is filled with delicious recipes from fellow parishioners. The cost of each book is $10.00 and all profits from the cookbooks will go to the Stephen Kim Family.
Pentecost Sunday—In celebration of all the
wonderful and rich diversity of cultures in our
parish family at St. Ambrose, we ask our ethnic
parishioners to wear their ethnic attire on Pente-
cost Sunday, May 20
th, 8:30am or 10:30am
Masses. All others are en courage to wear red at
the weekend Mass attended
.Sixth Sunday of Easter May 6, 2018
V o c a t i o n P r a y e r D i o c e s e o f D e s M o i n e s
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, Give to the People of the Diocese hearts open
To the Call of Your Holy Spirit.
Help us Work Together with Richard, our Bishop, To Cultivate a Culture of Vocation.
Inspire our Young People to Give Generously Of Themselves and the
Courage to Follow their Vocation in Life.
In the Spirit of Faith, Love, and Sacrifice, Help our Parents Rejoice when their Children
Are Called in Service of Your Church.
May the Parishes of Southwest Iowa Support those Called to Priesthood, Diaconate, Lay Ministry, and Consecrated Life.
Sustain our Faith which Calls us To Walk in the Footsteps of Christ.
Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth, Patroness of our Des Moines Diocese, pray for us.
Amen
“ Prayer is the wing wherewith the soul flies to heaven, and meditation the eye wherewith we see God
.”St. Ambrose
From the Desk of Becky McKay, Director of Parish Health
Prayer Chain—“St. Ambrose Prayer Ambassadors” have expanded the ways in which you can reach us to make a prayer request. Go to our website at www.saintambrosecathedral.org and simply click on the “prayer request” button, email direct to:
[email protected]., or contact Becky McKay, Director of Parish Health at 515-707-6178 or contact the parish office at 515-288-7411 x 201.
SAVE THE DATE! CHRIST OUR LIFE CATHOLIC RE- GIONAL CONFERENCE— September 29 & 30, 2018 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Hear world class speakers, celebrate Mass among thousands, fill your spirit with music, attend recon- ciliation, visit Jesus in Eucharistic Exposition and feel your soul rejoice. To learn more, contact your local parish rep Marilyn Sharp at 515-707-8642.
Help our Kunama friends learn English: Please join some St. Ambrose parishioners in volunteering with Commu- nity ESL classes for our Kunama refugees from Eritrea. On Saturday and Sunday afternoons for the next few weeks, vol- unteers will help an experienced ESL teacher by working 1:1 with adult students. No experience necessary. If you enjoy teaching/learning, and if you’d like to meet great people in our parish, contact Anita O’Gara today to learn more: 515 249 4490 or [email protected]. Even if you only have a few hours available, this is a great opportunity to know and serve each other.
Knight of the Month—the St. Ambrose Knights of Colum- bus Council 15336 has nominated Bill Wolfe as Knight of the Month for May, 2018. Bill was instrumental in supporting our Lenten Lunches and he and his wife Ginny were able step in and take over preparing the parish hall and cooking the fish when Roger and Carol were on vacation. Bill also helps at our Burrito Bowl. Bill is a Veteran who has served his country and is currently the Commander of the Polk County American Le- gion. He has been a school bus driver for the West Des Moines Schools and is a 4H Club leader. Thank you, Bill, for your service to God, our country, St. Ambrose Cathedral, and the Knights of Columbus.
Man-Up Event: Don't Stop Believin'—Tuesday, May 8 | Our Lady's Immaculate Heart Church, An- keny. What's up with your faith? All men are invited to meet up for "Don't Stop Believin': Keeping the Faith Through FOCUS," a panel discussion moderated by Deacon Tom Bradley and featuring Fr. Jon Seda of ISU, Fr. Mark Owusu of Drake, and Addie Magruder of DCHS's Ut Fidem ministry.
The event kicks off with a 5:20pm Rosary and 5:45pm Mass fol- lowed by dinner and program at 6:30pm.
Healing Mass—Jesus WANTS to heal us…that is why Saint Anthony Church is inviting you to the Saint Peregrine Healing Masses and Novena. Saint Peregrine is the Saint of Cancer and terminal illnesses. The daily Novena begins on May 1st and the Healing Masses are Wednesday, May 2nd and May 9th at 5:30pm. All who attend will receive a blessed Saint Peregrine medal and an invitation to be anointed by with blessed Saint Padre Pio oil. Go to StAn-
thonydsm.org to download the Novena Prayers and HealingMasses schedule.
Job Opening –Director of Youth Ministry, Sacred Heart Church – West Des Moines, IA. Sacred Heart Catholic Church seeks a full time Director of Youth Ministry. Working with a core team of adult volunteers, the Director of Youth Ministry provides primary leadership for the design and implementation of parish ministry to the high school aged youth of Sacred Heart (grades 9-12), including preparation for the Sacrament of Confir- mation. Degree in pastoral/youth ministry, education, or similar field preferred. This is a full time, exempt position requiring evenings and weekends as needed (part-time summer hours).
Applications/resume due to Nancy Gion at
[email protected] no later than May 8, 2018. Full job description available on website.
Is anyone in YOUR family DIVORCED?
Please give someone a copy of this ad or invite them to The Catholic’s DIVORCE SURVIVAL Guide 12-week group which begins May 8th at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3663 66th St, Ur- bandale, IA 50322. Group meets Tuesday eve- nings from 6-7:30 PM. Cost of $30 per person includes a
“Personal Survival Guide” and all materials for 12 weeks. Find comfort and counsel consistent with Catholic teachings. For more information call Deacon Tony Valdez at 515-979-2301 or email him at [email protected] Visit www.catholicsdivorce.com
PARISH COMMITTEES
Finance Council: Tim Sitzmann, Parish Trustee, Dr. Teri Wahlig, Parish Trustee, Cory Millmier, Ramona Peterson, Angela Burke Boston, Rick Thompson, Sol Rosenbaum Pastoral Visioning Council: Antonio Bañuelos, Angela Burke Boston, George Brucks, Deacon Francis Chan, Dr.
Barbara Decker, Chao Ly, Chris Rohwer, Claudia Schickler, Samol Thlang
St. Vincent de Paul Society: Marilyn Sharp at 515-707-8642
Knights of Columbus: Dale Engelken, Grand Knight;
Keith Campbell, Financial Secretary
If you are interested in becoming a Knight, please contact Dale Engelken at 515-491-3863. Visit our website at:
sites.google.com/site/kc15336/home
WELCOME TO ST. AMBROSE CATHEDRAL Newcomers are asked to register at the parish office week- days between 8:30 am-4:30 pm (office hours). If you cannot come during these times, please call for an appointment.
When leaving the parish or changing address, please notify the parish secretary.
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekend…..Saturday 4:00 pm, Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 am Weekdays….Monday-Friday 12:10 noon
SACRAMENTS
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Wednesday 11:00 am—12 noon and after the 12:10 noon Mass
Saturday 2:30-3:30 pm or by appointment
Baptism
Please call the Parish Office for arrangements.
Marriage
One party of the engaged couple must be a baptized Catholic.
To gather information or make arrangements for the sacrament of marriage, please contact Debbie Rohrer (515) 288-7411 x 300.
Call the parish office when someone if ill, hospitalized, or in a care facility. Father John and Father Ambrose are happy to offer any visitations.
Mass Intentions
May 5, Saturday 4:00pm Stuart Johnsrud
May 6, Sunday 8:30am Pete & Dorothy Peterson 10:30am For the Parish
May 7, Monday 12:10pm Jo Ann Roth May 8, Tuesday 12:10pm Paul Espinosa III May 9, Wednesday 12:10pm Msgr. Paul Connelly May 10, Thursday 12:10pm Fr. James Kiernan May 11, Friday 12:10pm Dorothy Stone May 12, Saturday 4:00pm Bishop M. Dingman May 13, Sunday 8:30am Mary Grace Beard
10:30am For the Parish
Mass Readings for May 6—May 13, 2018 Sunday: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 [cf. 2b]/1 Jn 4:7-10 or 1 Jn 4:11-16/Jn 15:9-17 or Jn 17:11b-19
Monday: Acts 16:11-15/Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b [cf. 4a]/Jn 15:26--16:4a
Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34/Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8 [7c]/Jn 16:5-11
Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22--18:1/Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14/Jn 16:12-15
Thursday: Acts 18:1-8/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [cf. 2b]/Jn 16:16-20
Friday: Acts 18:9-18/Ps 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [8a]/Jn 16:20- 23
Saturday: Acts 18:23-28/Ps 47:2-3, 8-9, 10 [8a]/Jn 16:23b-28
Sunday: Ascension: Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 [6]/Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13/ Mk 16:15-20
PASTORAL MINISTRIES Pastor:
Most Rev. Bishop Richard E. Pates, Bishop of Diocese of Des Moines
Rector:
Rev. John O. Bertogli: 515-288-7411 x 205
Associate Pastor:
Rev. Ambrose Ladu: 515-288-7411 x 204
Deacons:
Deacon Francis Chan, Deacon Mike McCarthy, Deacon Chris Rohwer, Deacon Lee Pao YangSecretary:
Nancy McCarthy: 515-288-7411 x 201
Business Manager/Bookkeeper:
Peter Relyea: 515-288-7411 x 200
Refugee Ministry:
Father Ambrose Ladu: 515-288-7411 x 204
Deacon Francis Chan, National Advisor for American Sudanese Catholics: 515-210-4444
Director of Parish Health:
Becky McKay, 515-707-6178; email: [email protected] Prayer Chain Requests: [email protected].
Director of Music/Sacrament of Marriage:
Debbie Rohrer: 515-288-7411 x 300
Interim Director of Youth Faith Formation:
Silvia Flores: 515-265-4097
Assistant, Catherine Swoboda: 515-943-9398
Maintenance Engineer:
Bud Kephart: 515-229-9558;
R.C.I.A. Director:
Vern Rash: 515-967-5379Holy Family School Liaisons:
Marty Flaherty, Principal, 515-262-8025
Fr. John O. Bertogli, Canonical Administrator; Rob Ferguson, David Powell, Martin Nawl
Dowling High School Liaisons:
Gayle Murray, Fr. John O. Bertogli
PARISH COMMITTEES
Finance Council: Tim Sitzmann, Parish Trustee, Dr. Teri Wahlig, Parish Trustee, Cory Millmier, Ramona Peterson, Angela Burke Boston, Rick Thompson, Sol Rosenbaum Pastoral Visioning Council: Antonio Bañuelos, Angela Burke Boston, George Brucks, Deacon Francis Chan, Dr.
Barbara Decker, Chao Ly, Chris Rohwer, Claudia Schickler, Samol Thlang
St. Vincent de Paul Society: Marilyn Sharp at 515-707-8642
Knights of Columbus: Dale Engelken, Grand Knight;
Keith Campbell, Financial Secretary
If you are interested in becoming a Knight, please contact Dale Engelken at 515-491-3863. Visit our website at:
sites.google.com/site/kc15336/home
WELCOME TO ST. AMBROSE CATHEDRAL Newcomers are asked to register at the parish office week- days between 8:30 am-4:30 pm (office hours). If you cannot come during these times, please call for an appointment.
When leaving the parish or changing address, please notify the parish secretary.
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekend…..Saturday 4:00 pm, Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 am Weekdays….Monday-Friday 12:10 noon
SACRAMENTS
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Wednesday 11:00 am—12 noon and after the 12:10 noon Mass
Saturday 2:30-3:30 pm or by appointment
Baptism
Please call the Parish Office for arrangements.
Marriage
One party of the engaged couple must be a baptized Catholic.
To gather information or make arrangements for the sacrament of marriage, please contact Debbie Rohrer (515) 288-7411 x 300.
Call the parish office when someone if ill, hospitalized, or in a care facility. Father John and Father Ambrose are happy to offer any visitations.
Mass Intentions
May 5, Saturday 4:00pm Stuart Johnsrud
May 6, Sunday 8:30am Pete & Dorothy Peterson 10:30am For the Parish
May 7, Monday 12:10pm Jo Ann Roth May 8, Tuesday 12:10pm Paul Espinosa III May 9, Wednesday 12:10pm Msgr. Paul Connelly May 10, Thursday 12:10pm Fr. James Kiernan May 11, Friday 12:10pm Dorothy Stone May 12, Saturday 4:00pm Bishop M. Dingman May 13, Sunday 8:30am Mary Grace Beard
10:30am For the Parish
Mass Readings for May 6—May 13, 2018 Sunday: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 [cf. 2b]/1 Jn 4:7-10 or 1 Jn 4:11-16/Jn 15:9-17 or Jn 17:11b-19
Monday: Acts 16:11-15/Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b [cf. 4a]/Jn 15:26--16:4a
Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34/Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8 [7c]/Jn 16:5-11
Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22--18:1/Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14/Jn 16:12-15
Thursday: Acts 18:1-8/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [cf. 2b]/Jn 16:16-20
Friday: Acts 18:9-18/Ps 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [8a]/Jn 16:20- 23
Saturday: Acts 18:23-28/Ps 47:2-3, 8-9, 10 [8a]/Jn 16:23b-28
Sunday: Ascension: Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 [6]/Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13/ Mk 16:15-20
PASTORAL MINISTRIES Pastor:
Most Rev. Bishop Richard E. Pates, Bishop of Diocese of Des Moines
Rector:
Rev. John O. Bertogli: 515-288-7411 x 205
Associate Pastor:
Rev. Ambrose Ladu: 515-288-7411 x 204
Deacons:
Deacon Francis Chan, Deacon Mike McCarthy, Deacon Chris Rohwer, Deacon Lee Pao YangSecretary:
Nancy McCarthy: 515-288-7411 x 201
Business Manager/Bookkeeper:
Peter Relyea: 515-288-7411 x 200
Refugee Ministry:
Father Ambrose Ladu: 515-288-7411 x 204
Deacon Francis Chan, National Advisor for American Sudanese Catholics: 515-210-4444
Director of Parish Health:
Becky McKay, 515-707-6178; email: [email protected] Prayer Chain Requests: [email protected].
Director of Music/Sacrament of Marriage:
Debbie Rohrer: 515-288-7411 x 300
Interim Director of Youth Faith Formation:
Silvia Flores: 515-265-4097
Assistant, Catherine Swoboda: 515-943-9398
Maintenance Engineer:
Bud Kephart: 515-229-9558;
R.C.I.A. Director:
Vern Rash: 515-967-5379Holy Family School Liaisons:
Marty Flaherty, Principal, 515-262-8025
Fr. John O. Bertogli, Canonical Administrator; Rob Ferguson, David Powell, Martin Nawl
Dowling High School Liaisons:
Gayle Murray, Fr. John O. Bertogli
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