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11720 Joan of Arc Drive · Houston, Texas · 77024-2602 | 713-465-3414 | www.SaintCecilia.org
October 6, 2019 | Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary TimeReverend Francis M. Macatangay, Pastor
A parish community dedicated to "living and sharing the joy of the Gospel."
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Closed for Lunch12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
SUNDAY MASSSaturday Vigil
5:00 p.m.Sunday7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m. (Spanish)3:00 p.m. (Spanish)5:30 p.m. Life Teen
WEEKDAY MASSESMonday8:15 a.m. Tuesday
8:15 a.m. | 5:30 p.m.Wednesday
8:15 a.m. Thursday
8:15 a.m. 7:00 p.m. (Spanish)
Friday8:15 a.m.
Saturday9:00 a.m.
RECONCILIATIONSaturday
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Or by appointment
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Fall Fest 2019 is Finally Here!Fall Fest Sunday - Sunday, October 6th (12 pm - 6 pm) GAMES, FOOD, RAFFLE, PRIZES & MORE!
(FREE ADMISSION)
All FALL FEST proceeds will go toward St. Cecilia Church renovations, including an outdoor covered walkway
from the Community Center to the Church.
Charitable Giving Committee ReportSt. Cecilia Catholic Community donates a portion of its funds to organizations that improve people’s lives, as a way to live and share the joy of the gospel in the broad-er community.
After much prayer and discussion, the 10 parishioners who comprised the commit-tee this year decided again to disburse the majority of the funds to sister parishes who are still recovering from Hurricane Harvey. We distributed a total of $85,000 to 11 parishes and three agencies which minister to Houston. After visiting each parish and agency to verify the need, the committee presented their recommendations to Fr. Francis, who approved them.
Below are the parishes and agencies we assisted and how they will use the money. Please keep them in your prayers.
1. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel - Sound system repairs 2. Resurrection - TV for youth room, and song and prayer books for youth and church3. St. Benedict the Abbott – Fencing and gates to improve campus security 4. St. Christopher – Replacement of air conditioning and boilers5. St. Francis of Assisi – Repairs to sidewalks, parking lot, and drains 6. St. Gregory the Great – Replace doors to temporary church space that were non-compliant, and air conditioning repairs7. St. Barbara Melkite – Construction of new church 8. St. Pius V – Replace sheet music, books, microphone, and table covers for handheld bells9. Immaculate Heart of Mary - Repair church bell tower, and replace windows and chalkboards in CC building10. Our Lady Star of the Sea - Drainage feasibility study to prevent future flooding11. St. John Fisher - Repairs to the rectory12. West Houston Assistance Ministries (WHAM) provides assistance to meet the critical short term personal and financial needs of clients. Our funds will be used 111to support their food pantry.13. Spring Branch Food Pantry provides food to families in the West Houston area in need. Our funds will be used for shelving and furnishing their new storage space.14. Raise Up Families, which used to be known as Westside Homeless Prevention, empowers homeless families in the area to achieve self-sufficiency. Our funds will support two families for their first two months, and for other services.
For further information, or any suggestions of worthy agencies that the committee should consider supporting, please contact Tonia Candelario or e-mail [email protected]
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Mal 3:13-20BLk 11:5-13
Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2Lk 11:15-26
Jl 4:12-21Lk 11:27-28
Renee Kleypas Antonio Fernandez †
Everett Costa †
John F. Tuohoy †Arcelia Flores Rivera †
Emiliano & Richard Matibag †
Albert & Rosa Romano †
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John Lucci †Jacqueline Daugherty †All Parish families Maria Esperanza Garcia †Fr. Francis M. Macatangay Mary Ann Boyle †
Joe Ferreri †
Calendar of Events
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Event Date Time Place PgWelcoming Sunday 10/6 After 9 & 11 am Masses Community Center - Room 204 -
Sunday Fall Fest 2019 10/6 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm St. Cecilia Field -Women's Club Meeting 10 /11 Program 10:30 am Community Center 8
Bereavement Gathering 10/12 After 9:00 am Mass Community Center - Room 201 -Training for NEW Extra-ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
10/14 or 11/11 7:00 pm St. Cecilia Catholic Church 8
Training for new LECTORS 10/15 7:00 pm St. Cecilia Catholic Church 8
The Gathering Place 10/15 10:00 am (Due to Fall Fest) Community Center 10Prime Timers' Luncheon 10/17 12:00 pm Community Center 8
KIDs Club 10/20 & 27 9:30 and 11:30 am St. Cecilia Catholic School 5
Children’s Liturgy of the Word 10/20 & 11/3 During 9:00 am Mass Community Center 5All Saints & All Souls 11/ 1 & 2 Mass at 8:15 am (with SCCS),
12:15 pm, and 5:30 pm in (Eng)St. Cecilia Catholic Church -
Baptism Preparation Classes 11/7 8:00 pm Community Center - Room 201 5
Clases de Preparación para Bautismo 12/5 7:00 pm Community Center - Room 201 5English Women ACTS Retreat 12/5 - 8 5:00 pm (12/5) 12:00 pm (12/8) Holy Name Retreat Center 6
Vigil
Altar Flowers Donate the weekend
altar flowers in memory of a loved one or special
occasion ($135.00). Please contact Lindsey Boulanger at (713) 465-3414 ext. 176 or
e-mail her at [email protected]
NO PARKINGThis is a reminder that there is no parking under the Porte Co-chere on the back of the Church. This area is for pick-up/drop-off and emergency ve-hicles only. Effective October 20, violators may be towed or ticketed. Thank you for your cooperation.
With your generous support of DSF, you offer praise to God and care to the many pressing needs that cannot be addressed individually or by one parish alone. For those of you who have already responded with a gift, please accept our sincere gratitude.
To give online, please visit www.archgh.org/dsf
Please Pray for the Sick and Departed
Please call the Pastoral Office for Anointing of the Sick. In the event of life & death emergencies after office hours (if a priest is needed), please call 713-416-3222.
Please pray for all of those who are ill, including:Pedro AramdaElwyn PatchMarlene WynneJay FortEric GenschMary D. VillarealJoy Josue
Warren HamelLorin CraterDorothy (Dottie) Di LeoFrancisco BerriosTobin ThomasTrudy CataniaFran Grey
Grant FullerJen JocsonRalph Candelario Sr.Deacon Don BradleyZachery BellDebora Sofia GareiaHector A. Hernandez
Cesar AranaGreg OrsakAnne Murphy
Please pray for the souls of the faithful departed. Jose Luis Perez, father of Mauricio Perez Frank Burke, father of Jessica Burke Bohorquez Maria Martinez, mother-in-law to Faustino Villafana John Lancaste“May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.”
Please note: Names of those who are sick will appear in the Sunday bulletin for two months. At the end of this two month period, names will be inscribed in our Prayer Book, located in the Chapel of Reservation, where we continue to pray for all of the sick. Obituaries of those who have died may be found at: www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle.
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Second Collection October 6 - SVdPOctober 13 - DSF (Spanish Masses )October 20 - Propagation of the Faith
Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) 2019 Goal $330,000.00
Pledged $259,161.00
Paid $243,860.03Participants 503
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Donate OnlineWe are thankful for all the generous gifts that you provide to our par-ish, but we realize that you cannot be with us every Sunday of the year. Please consider us-ing our secure electron-ic giving program, Faith Direct. Faith Direct will automatically process any offertory or second collections donation of your choosing. Signing up is easy!
www.faithdirect.netParish code: TX616
September Stewardship ReportSeptember 22, 2019 Collection: $33,922.28 Faith Direct (September 23, 2019): $34,678.95
September 29, 2019 Collection: $28,982.58
Year to date Collections through 12 weeks of the Fiscal Year 2018/2019 $752,047 2019/2020 $757,066
Detailed information will be available in the annual State of the Parish report or by request in person at the Pastoral Office. If you have any questions, please contact Daisy O’Halloran at [email protected]
Keep up with news, upcoming events
and more!
Text stcecilia to 84576
High School David Thies | [email protected]/high-school-life-teen
Confirmation Retreat November 1 - 3 or January 31 - February 2. - A Confirmation Retreat is REQUIRED for all youth getting Confirmed. We offer two options for re-treats so that you can choose which one works best for your youth. This retreat will have mass, eucharistic adoration, confession, quiet prayer time, engaging talks, community building fun and so much more!
Saturday, November 16th 7am-11pm - Roller Coasters, Funnel Cake, and Jesus!! A sound caught somewhere between a laugh and a scream. Inspiration San Antonio has the goal of providing lots of fun while encountering Christ. Inspiration San Anto-nio is a day of fun at Six Flags with an evening event hosted by Life Teen. The cost is $75 and includes ticket to Six Flags, entrance to the Life Teen event, and travel on a coach bus.
All Freshman are encouraged to register for Freshman Retreat (October 11-13) The freshmen retreat is optional AND it is AWESOME! The retreat theme is Psalm 139 and the retreat is meant to build up the youth as they begin this new chapter in high school. Scholarships are available for the retreat. Registration forms are online un-der High School Faith Formation.
Middle SchoolLorena Aranda | [email protected]/middle-school
OCTOBER16 – Begotten: Jesus Christ26 – Parish Service Day (Saturday Service Day)30 – Mama Says: Mary
Adults & High School Teens NeededEDGE is still in need of some extra help. Please consider looking into how you can help make this a successful year!
Faith Formation for ChildrenRosemary Munoz | [email protected] Cecilia Morillo | [email protected]/children
Children’s Faith Formation programs and events are for children in pre-k 4 through grade 5. Faith Formation (CCE) for children with special needs is available.
KIDs Club Schedule: KIDs Club class schedule for the Sunday, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. sessionsOctober, 20th and 27thNovember, 3rd, 10th and 17thDecember, 1st, 8th and 15th
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: October 20th during the 9:00 a.m. MassNovember 3rd and 17th during the 9:00 a.m. Mass
RCIA (Adapted for children and youth) The RCIA process for children is in need of an added team member to assist with the parent/child sessions and other planned celebrations. www.saintcecilia.org | 5
Youth Ministry News
BaptismsWe welcome, through the Sacrament of Bap-tism, the following chil-dren into the Church and our parish family:
Ander James Mendoza Ajero
May God continue to pour out His blessings on the members of these families, that they may continue to grow in faith and love throughout the years.
Baptism Preparation
Classes Marlon Ayala |[email protected] | (713)
465-3414 Ext. 163Community Center - Room 201 at 7:00 pm
English:November 7
Sign up/ Regístrese: www.saintcecilia.org/
infant
Clases de Preparación para
BautismoSalón 201 en el Centro Comunitario a las 7 pmEspañol: 5 de diciembre
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Lifelong Faith Formation
FTCM - Fall 2019The Formation Toward Christian Ministry (FTCM) program offers basic theology and spiritual devel-opment to Catholic adults who want to deepen their commitment to Jesus and more fully answer their baptismal call to service as a mature disciple.
The entire program consists of nine courses and three Days of Reflection, typically arranged in 3 semesters.
St. Cecilia is offering the entire third semester (Morality, Church History 1, Church History 2, and the Day of Reflection on Missionary Spirituality)
YOU MAY SIGN UP FOR ONE OR ALL COURSES
10/18, 10/19, 11/8, 11/9 & 12/7
www.saintcecilia.org
Save the Date English Women ACTS Retreat
December 5 - 8, 2019 Holy Name Retreat Center
430 Bunker Hill Rd Houston, TX 77024
Blessings, English Women ACTS with St Cecilia Catholic Church Bernadette Loweree 832-545-4051 [email protected]
Welcoming Sunday: Join our Parish Family
If you are interested in making St. Cecilia your parish home, we welcome you and invite you to stop by Room 204 of the Community Center after the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Mass on today, October 6. All are wel-come!
Meet Fr. Francis, members of the Pastoral Staff, Pastoral Council and some of the ministry groups to learn more about our wonderful parish. Registration forms and stewardship materials will be available.
A Conversation with Joel Edward Goza Saturday, October 19th at 1 pm
Dominican Center for Spirituality Meeting Room 6501 Almeda Road, Houston 77021
The Domincan Sisters of Houston are hosting a conversation with the author of America’s Unholy Ghosts: The Racist Roots of Our Faith and Politics with a book signing before and after the program. Please RSVP to Ceil Roeger, OP at [email protected] or 713-440-3714
FORMED Monthly Parish Discussion Group
Have you ever been to a Newman Center on a col-lege campus? If so, you can thank John Cardinal Henry Newman, whose writings encouraged the founding of the organizations at secular colleges and universities. Cardinal Newman will be canonized this month, on Oc-tober 13.
Find out more about him by watching “One Step is Enough,” our FORMED monthly selection.
www.saintcecilia.org/formed
Weekly Announcements & News
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Legión de María Iglesia Sta. Cecilia
¿Que es la Legión de María? La LEGIÓN DE MARÍA es una asocia-ción de católicos, perfectamente or-ganizada, que persigue la santificación de sus miembros a través de la evange-lización. Tiene como fin la gloria de Dios mediante la oración y la colaboración activa en la obra de la Iglesia.
¿Dónde nos encontramos?La Legión de María en español se reúne todos los mar-tes a las 7:00pm en el Centro Comunitario salón 206 (se-gundo piso).
¿Como se entra a la Legión de María?¡Basta que nos visites! Para mayor información, por fa-vor contactar a:
David Urbina - 832 718 4859 Saúl Platas - 832 651 2165
SOS for the Homeless The SOS for the Homeless (Sandwiches on Sunday for the Homeless) Ministry prepares sack lunches for the Bristow Center and the Magnificant House. Each of these chari-ties offer safe environments to adults that are struggling with mental illness and addictions. They are both located on Caroline Street in the downtown area.
We are in need of Friday drivers and grocery pick up aid. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering.
If you are interested in supporting this ministry financial-ly. All funds are used to purchase weekly food for the Homeless. Please drop donations at the office or contact Colleen Bryse at
Regina Caeli Homeschool Resource Center
2019 Upcoming touring event: October 14th
Come join us for an information session, tour, classroom observation and Q&A. Children are welcome! Located at two convenient locations around the Houston area.
Houston/Spring: 1pm (St. Ignatius Loyola 7810 Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX 77379)- RSVP [email protected]
Richmond/ Katy: 9:30am(4640 Richmond Foster Rd., Rich-mond, TX 77406)- RSVP [email protected]
Join our exciting mission to form the next generation of Catholics! Regina Caeli provides a classical, hybrid edu-cation in the Catholic tradition. Pre K3-12th grade students attend Socratic, hands-on classes two days a week and homeschool on the remaining days. www.rcahybrid.org
Private tours scheduled upon request.
Weekly Announcements & News
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Prime TimersThursday, October 17Community Center
For a fun day come join the Prime Timers on the 3rd Thursday of the month. We currently have folks playing Chicken Foot, Rummikubs and Bridge. We have had interest shown in starting a Canasta group, 42 dominos, and another table of Rummi-kubs.
Call or email Linda at (713) 502-9460 or [email protected] to find out more details. Catered lunch is $5 and is served at noon. Call Colleen Bryse at (713) 465-3414 with lunch questions.
Training for NEW Extra-ordinary Ministers
of the EucharistThese lay ministers assist the regular ministers of the Eucharist (the ordained) with the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ in the Eucharist to the faithful at Mass, as well as those in the hospital or the homebound.
The requirements for serving as an EMHC are:
· 18 years of age or a senior in high school.
· A fully initiated Catholic.
· Living a life in communion with the teachings of the Catholic Church. If married, must be a Catholic marriage.
· Attend one 90 minute training session on: October 14 or November 11 at 7:00 pm.
Please RSVP to attend one of the training sessions at www.saintcecilia.org/emhc.
Contact Andrew Meinen in the Pastoral Office with any questions.
Training for new LECTORSTuesday, October 15, at 7:00 pm in the Church
We will have training for new LECTORS on Tuesday, October 15, at 7:00 pm in the Church. Lectors give hu-man voice to the Word of God in the assembly at Mass. Candidates for this ministry should have strong verbal and communication skills, be comfortable reading in front of a large group of people, and possess the will-ingness to commit oneself to the time, effort and study required for intelligent and sensitive proclamation of the Scriptures.
Please RSVP for the training at www.saintcecilia.org/lector
We are in need or volunteers. Please visit the website below to let us know what you are interested in:
www.SaintCecil ia.org/Volunteer
St. Cecilia Food PantryThe St. Cecilia Food Pantry delivers your food do-nations twice a month to our sister parish, Blessed Sacrament, and to the Guadalupe Social Services. Please bring nonperishable foods such as pow-dered milk, peanut butter, cereal, grains, canned vegetables, and meats to the white food cart in the Narthex. The need is great.
Thank you for helping us deliver!
Women's Club Meeting October 11th Community Center
Mass in the Church: 8:15 am Fellowship: 9:30 am Business Meeting: 10:00 amProgram: 10:30 am
John O'Neill, author of The Fisherman's Tomb - The True Story of the Vatican's Secret Search, will recount this 75-year search, the story of the quest that began in 1939 to discover the long-lost burial place of the Apostle Peter.
Light refreshments will be served.
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CLERGYFr. Francis M. Macatangay, Pastor [email protected]. Michael Barrosa, Parochial Vicar [email protected]. Preston Quintela, Parochial Vicar [email protected] Frank Davis, [email protected] Greg EvansDeacon Sam MancusoDeacon Don Bradley - Retired
MINISTRY DIRECTORS
Andrew MeinenDirector of Liturgy & Music [email protected]
Karen Ann MartinDirector of Life-Long Faith [email protected]
Tonia CandelarioDirector of Community Life & [email protected]
Daisy O’HalloranDirector of Parish [email protected]
Jeff MatthewsDay School [email protected]
LITURGY & MUSIC
Lindsey BoulangerAdministrative Assistant [email protected]
COMMUNITY LIFE & STEWARDSHIP
Maribel MendozaAssociate Director of [email protected]
Oliva MeloAdministrative [email protected]
LIFE-LONG FAITH FORMATION
Adult/RCIAKimberly [email protected]
Family LifeMarlon AyalaLifelong Faith Formation Administrative [email protected]
Flavie LaporteAssociate Director of Family [email protected]
Pastoral CareFrank [email protected]
Colleen [email protected]
Children: Rosemary [email protected]
Cecilia [email protected]
Youth Ministry(High School): David Thies [email protected]
Youth Ministry (Middle School): Lorena Aranda [email protected]
Parish NurseryMartina [email protected]
ADMINISTRATION
Jorge CardenasAssociate [email protected]
Lloyd [email protected]
Elaine RossiParish [email protected]
Mirta GarciaParish [email protected]
Janie BenitezNight [email protected]
Maintenance Crew Faustino Villafana Richard Campo Yadi JacquezFidel RazoGeronimo VillafanaCarlos RazoJose Rodriguez
PASTORAL COUNCILMeets 2nd Tuesday of each month. Fran Serena, Chairperson. Members: Fr. Francis Macatangay, Tim Brennan, Debra Campbell, Sylvia Cathcart, Emily CoulterBrian Crugnale, Gavin Dillingham, Ricardo Fernandez, Elsie Laynez, Jane Mancuso, Marilyn Matthis, and Missy Wibbelsman. Please email us at: [email protected]
FINANCE COUNCILMeets 4th Tuesday of every other month. Billy Ambrose, Chairperson. Members: Fr. Francis Macatangay, Fr. Paul Foltyn, Maria Bahena, Christina Carroll, Jay Chaffee, Teresa Ferruzzo, Steve Landry, Larry McTague, and Bichlan Thai Ex-Officio: Daisy O’Halloran, Lloyd Waguespack
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
The Society of St. Vincent De Paul Office (For assistance to those in need) (713) 468-1185
Bereavement(713) 465-3414Second Saturday of each month after 9 a.m. Mass in the Community Center room 201
Birthright Office(713) 465-4058
Gabriel Project Office(713) 225-5826
The Gathering PlaceLorrie Dawlearn - Volunteer(713) 783-7903Debbie Godfrey – Register (713) 682-5995 ext. 203Second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Community Center (Except July) For a complete list of ministries, please visit us at www.saintcecilia.org/volunteer
In the event of life & death emergencies after office hours (if a priest is needed), please call (713) 416-3222.
PARISH CONTACT INFORMATION
The Sunday Bulletin deadline is each Friday at 12 p.m. (2 weeks in advance of publication date) [email protected]