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11720 Joan of Arc Drive · Houston, Texas · 77024-2602 | 713-465-3414 | www.SaintCecilia.org
March 10, 2019 | First Sunday of LentReverend 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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Lenten Reconciliation ServiceThursday, March 28, 2019, at 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
There will be a number of priests on hand to hear individual confessions in English and Spanish. In order to help us be respectful of our priest’s time during this busy season, please arrive and be in line no later than 8:15 pm. For your convenience, here is a list of Reconciliation Services for other par-ishes in our area:
St. JeromeTuesday, March 12th at 7 pm
St. AmbroseMonday, March 18th at 7 pm
St. Maximillian KolbeWednesday, March 20th at 7 pm
St. Rose of LimaThursday, March 28th at 7 pm
Christ the RedeemerTuesday, April 2nd at 6:30 pm
My Own Church: Connect NowHelp us keep St. Cecilia records up to date! Log in to your My Own Church account and double check your contact information. If anything has changed, go ahead and update your info, and our staff will be notified.
If you have not logged in to My Own Church, now is a great time to create an ac-count. All you need to do is visit galveston.parishsoftfamilysuite.com/Register.aspx and create an account. From your login, you’ll have access to our your giving history, tax statements, online registrations, and coming soon our online directory.
Find a guide and more information: www.saintcecilia.org/myownchurch
Contact Maribel Mendoza at [email protected] if you have any issues signing up. We appreciate your patience while we work on fixing glitches in this new system.
Thanks for helping us update our records!
St. Matthew the EvangelistTuesday, April 9th at 6:45 pm
St. MichaelWednesday, April 10th at 7 pm
St. Elizabeth Ann SetonThursday, April 11th at 7 pm
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Lv 19:1-2, 11-18Mt 25:31-46
Is 55:10-11Mt 6:7-15
Jon 3:1-10Lk 11:29-32
Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25Mt 7:7-12
Ez 18:21-28Mt 5:20-26
Dt 26:16-19Mt 5:43-48
George Weisbecker †Glen Butler †
Jonathon Hinchley
George Weisbecker †Dolores N. Reyes †
Eric Waligura †
Vincent J. Mandola †
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5:00 pm7:30 am9:00 am11:00 am1:00 pm 3:00 pm5:30 pm
Gn 15:5-12, 17-18Phil 3:17—4:1 orPhil 3:20—4:1Lk 9:28B-36
Lorene Martin Matthews †Pat New †Joe & Lena Mandola †All Parish FamiliesArcelia Flores Rivera †Ofelia Aguilar †Stan Naples Jr. †
Jaro Nevlud †
Calendar of Events
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Event Date Time Place Pg
Children’s Liturgy of the Word 3/10 & 24 During Mass Community Center 5
Prime Timers' Luncheon 3/14 12:00 pm Community Center 7
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry 3/15, 22 & 29 5:30 - 8:00 pm Community Center 6Welcoming Sunday 3/17 After 9 & 11 am Masses Community Center - Room 204 7
Training for NEW Extra-ordinary Ministers 3/18 & 4/29 7:00 pm St. Cecilia Catholic Church 7EDGE 3/20 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Auditorium 5
KIDs Club 3/20 & 27 6:15 pm St. Cecilia Catholic School 5
KIDs Club 3/24 & 31 9:30 and 11:30 am St. Cecilia Catholic School 5
Bereavement Group 4/13 After 9:00 am Mass Community Center - Room 201 -
Crawfish Boil 4/27 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm St. Cecilia Catholic Church -
St. Cecilia’s Lenten Service Saturday 3/23 9 am – 12:00 pm On site and offsite 8Vacation Bible School 6/10-14 9:00 am - 12:00 pm St. Cecilia Catholic School 7
Vigil
Text stcecilia to 84576 Would you like to donate the weekend altar flowers in memory of a loved one or special occasion? The cost is $115.00. Please contact Lindsey Boulanger at (713) 465-3414 ext. 176
or e-mail her at [email protected]
SUBSCRIBE!
Stewardship
Second Collection
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:Kurt JuracekGarrett SchefflerMary Sue PatronellaFred BooneSher WoockSydney NelmsJane Fontenot
Juan RosasRoy GoinPolly VillarealJudith MarlowDavid MageeAmelia CanareDoug Hancock
Nathan CrollJohn F. RiqueimeRobert GinsbachMarites Fernandez Judy MelnarSr. Maureen O’Connell Steve Purcell
Mo Renaud
Please pray for the souls of the faithful departed. Manuel Gomez, son of Pasual Hernandez and Flor Gomez Evelyn Hughes
“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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March 10Black and Indian Missions
March 31 Catholic Relief Services
Parish eGivingDonate Online
www.faithdirect.netParish code: TX616
Collections for March 3 Collections for February 245:00 p.m. Saturday $6,568.00 5:00 p.m. Saturday $4,338.16
7:30 a.m. Sunday $4,032.00 7:30 a.m. Sunday $2,221.00 9:00 a.m. Sunday $4,957.00 9:00 a.m. Sunday $4,105.00
11:00 a.m. Sunday $4,654.00 11:00 a.m. Sunday $4,799.00 1:00 p.m. Sunday $2,455.00 1:00 p.m. Sunday $2,242.50 3:00 p.m. Sunday $1,272.00 3:00 p.m. Sunday $1,056.00
5:30 p.m. Sunday $2,740.00 5:30 p.m. Sunday $4,079.25 Mail and Drop-offs $7,035.00 Mail and Drop-offs $10,455.70 Faith Direct - Faith Direct $31,873.93 Large Donations $10,700.00 Large Donations -
Stock Donations - Stock Donations - Candle Monies $414.50 Candle Monies $453.00
Week Total
Children's Collection
$44,827.50
$534.00
Week Total
Children's Collection
$65,623.54
$603.00
“I would recommend to those wanting to volunteer to make that decision be-cause it is a very beautiful opportunity where you can grow close to the communi-ty. ” - Cristina Quiroz
We thank you for your service!
Watch Full Video at:www.saintcecilia.org
The Stewardship Corner
Faith Formation for ChildrenRosemary Munoz: [email protected] Cecilia Morillo: [email protected]
www.saintcecilia.org/children
Children’s Faith Formation programs and events are for children in pre-k 4 through grade 5. Faith Formation (CCE) for chil-dren with special needs is available.
KIDs Club Schedule: Classes are in the St. Cecilia school building.
Sunday, 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. sessions: March 24th and 31st
Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. session: March 20th and 27th
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: During the 9:00 a.m. Mass: March 10th and 24th
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Youth Ministry News
Middle SchoolAllison Reynolds:[email protected]
Visit our website at www.saintcecilia.org/middle-school
Edge meets Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm in the Auditorium.
NEXT EDGE:March 20 – Edge, Go Forth (Night on Service)March 27 – The Media and Con-forming to Christ (Night on Social Media)
Armor of GodJunior High Camp is back this sum-mer, our greatest event of the year! Please register as soon as possible, as spaces will fill up quickly. You can find the registration form online. Our 2019 theme is Armor of God, "Put on the armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm." Ephesians 6:11. Please join us for a week of ser-vice, talks, mass, adoration, confession, fun field trips, messy days and so much joy!
Baptisms
We welcome, through the Sacrament of Baptism, the following children into theChurch and our parish family:
Jude Michael Sablatura Genevieve Elise Martinez Andy Ulises Garcia Elijah Humberto-Israel Brannigan Kaylee Channel Alvarez Ava Brianna Calcote
High SchoolDavid Thies: [email protected]
www.saintcecilia.org/high-school-life-teen
Mission Laredo Registration and more details are coming soon! This trip will sell out so register now if you wish to go on this adven-ture!
Vacation Bible SchoolROAR! Life is Wild…God is Good. June 10-14, 2019
Registration: Sunday, March 31, 2019 after the 9:00, 11:00 and 1:00 pm Masses.
*Volunteer forms for adults and teens are on the church website.
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Fritada de PescadoMarch 15, 22, and 29 | April 5 and 12Community Center Join us for a Lenten tradition at St. Cecilia, our annual Friday Night Fish Fry. We start serving at 5:30 p.m. and conclude at 8:00 p.m. We will be having all your fa-vorites:
• Fried Catfish• Baked Tilapia• Fried Shrimp• Hushpuppies• French Fries
Save the date and check the bulletin for more infor-mation. We will be coming out with a listing of each week’s menu and news of special guests and themes.
*On April 5th, the fish fry will be in the school cafeteria.*
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12 Day Shrines of France Pilgrimage Toulouse, Lourdes, Arles, Carcassonne, Lyon, La Salette, Paris, Nevers, Normandy, Lisieux & Mont Saint Michelle
June 20 – July 1, 2019 $3,690 per person from Houston
Spiritual Director, Fr. Francis Macatangay
Includes: Roundtrip air transportation from Houston, first class hotels, double occupancy, 2 meals a day, daily sightseeing, airport taxes, entrance fees, tips to drivers and guides, and fuel surcharges.
For more information call Elaine Rossi at (713) 465-3414.
12 Day Germany & Oberammergau Passion Play Tour
June 11 – 22, 2020 $4,190.00 Per Person from Houston
Spiritual Director, Fr. Francis Macatangay
Includes: Roundtrip Air Transportation From Houston, First Class Hotels, Double Occupancy, 2 Meals A Day – Buffet Breakfast & Dinner, Daily Sightseeing With English Speaking Tour Guides, First Class Tickets To Attend The Passion Play, Entrance Fees, Airport Taxes, And Fuel Sur-charges - Which Might Subject To Change, And Tips To Guides And Drivers.
For more information call Elaine Rossi at (713) 465-3414.
Weekly Announcements & News
• Sweet Potato Fries• Corn on the Cob• Cole Slaw• Mac & Cheese for the kids• And other goodies
Lenten MissionApril 9 & 10 April 11 (Family Dinner & Food Demonstration) at 7 pmPlating Grace for the Family - On Thursday, April 11, Fr. Leo will host a cooking demonstration and family dinner. Children 7 and up are invited. The nursery will be open. Buy your table today, no individual tickets for sale at this time: www.saintcecilia.org/lentenmission
*As a parish priority, all English programming at the parish will be cancelled on these days so individuals can attend the Mission.
Misión Cuaresmal 17 de marzo a 19 de marzo 7 pm P. Antonio Curto, C.P. ha par-ticipado en una variedad de ministerios. Trabajó en nuestra Casa general como secretar-io personal de dos Superiores Generales, y como Secretar-io General de nuestras Misiones Pasionistas en el extran-jero.
*Como prioridad de la parroquia, toda la programación de español en la parroquia se cancelará en estos días para que las personas puedan asistir a la Misión.
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Weekly Announcements & News
Rehearsals for the Easter Children’s Choir will begin soon. The Choir will sing at the 9:00 am Mass on Easter Sunday and Mother’s Day. The choir is open to all students in grades 2 through 8.
Younger students must be able to read.
Rehearsal Time: 4:15 pm to 5:15 pmRehearsal Dates: March 19 & 26; April 2, 9, 16 & 30; May 7
Rehearsal Location: Music Room
More information: Contact Kathy Manley at [email protected]
Children’s Choir for Easter & Mother’s Day
Thursday, March 14 Community Center
Come play bridge, dominoes, and card games. Lunch is $5.00 and will be served at noon. If you have a question concerning the lun-cheon, call Colleen Bryse at (713) 465-3414.
For questions concerning bridge, dominoes and card games, please email Linda at [email protected].
• Sweet Potato Fries• Corn on the Cob• Cole Slaw• Mac & Cheese for the kids• And other goodies
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 and 11:00 a.m. Masses. All are welcome!
Welcoming Sunday iS march 17Meet 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.
*There will be no Welcoming Sunday in April since the third Sun-day in April is Easter Sunday. The next session will be in May.*
Attention women who have completed an ACTS retreat! Monday, March 18th at 6:30 p.m.Community Center - Room 201
We are excited to announce that there will be an ACTS retreat this coming fall for St. Cecilia’s English speaking women. Now is the time to re-unite our St. Cecilia women ACTS retreatants and former team members.
Please join us to connect with your ACTS sisters. Enjoy an evening of prayer, songs, dinner, fun, and door prizes. For more information, contact Maureen Peltier at (713) 582-9838.
Training for NEW Extra-ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Training for NEW Extra-ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist has been scheduled, and a number of opportunities to attend will be offered. These 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.
Attend a 90-minute training session on: March 18 and April 29 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.
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Weekly Announcements & News
“During the exposition, there should be prayers, songs, and readings to direct the attention of the faithful worship of Christ the Lord.” - Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist Outside Mass, 95Every Saturday from 12 a.m. to 1 a.m. – Juventud y Esperanza GroupEvery Sunday from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Pastoral de la Tercera Edad1st Saturday of each month from 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. – Movimiento Familiar Cristiano2nd Saturday of each month from 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. – Virgen de Guadalupe Peregrina3rd Friday of each month from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Noche Bíblica3rd Saturday of each month from 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. – Maranathá Young Adult Group4th Saturday of each month from 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. – Matachines
Communal Prayer Before the Blessed Sacrament
St. Cecilia’s Lenten Service Saturday
Mark Your Calendar!
Saturday, March 23, 20199 am – Noon
Opportunities for families, couples and individuals to serve the Body of Christ. Projects will be both here
on site and offsite. For more information visit:
www.saintcecilia.org/parishserviceday
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Sponsor an Easter Lily
Name In Memory of Name In Memory of
In Honor of In Honor of Name In Memory of Name In Memory of In Honor of In Honor of Name In Memory of Name In Memory of
In Honor of In Honor of
Name of Donor: _______________________________________________________ Email Address:_____________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Envelope #:__________
Please return this form by April 14, 2019 along with your donation of $10.00 per Lily to the Parish Office. For more information, please contact the St. Cecilia Liturgy Office. 713-465-3414 Ext. 176
Nombre del Donante: ________________________________________________ Correo Electrónico:___________________________________________
Dirección: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sobre #:__________
Patrocine Lirios de Pascua
Por favor devuelva este formulario antes del 14 de abril de 2019 junto con su donación de $10 por lirios de Pascua a la Oficina Pastoral. Para más información, contactar a la Oficina de Culto al 713-465-3414 Ext. 176
Nombre En Memoria de Nombre En Memoria de
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CLERGYReverend Francis M. Macatangay, Pastor [email protected] Paul Foltyn, 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]
Mr. Jeff MatthewsDay School [email protected]
LITURGY & MUSIC
Lindsey BoulangerAdministrative Assistant [email protected]
COMMUNITY LIFE &STEWARDSHIP
Yesenia AndabloAssociate Director of Community Life & [email protected]
Maribel MendozaAssociate Director of [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): Allison [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 RazoJeronimo 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 each 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(713) 783-7903Tom Breaux (713) 682-5995 ext. 210Second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Community Center 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.
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PARISH CONTACT INFORMATION
The Sunday Bulletin deadline is each Friday at 12 p.m. (2 weeks in advance of
publication date) [email protected]
