CLERGY Reverend Francis M. Macatangay, Pastor Reverend Michael McFall, Parochial Vicar Reverend Giovanni Nguyen, Parochial Vicar Deacon Frank Davis, III Deacon Greg Evans Deacon Sam Mancuso Deacon Don Bradley 713-465-6178 PARISH STAFF Director of Liturgy and Music Mr. Andrew Meinen, [email protected]Director of Lifelong Faith Formation Ms. Karen Ann Martin, [email protected]Director of Community Life and Stewardship Ms. Stasie Smith, [email protected]Director of Parish Administration Ms. Daisy O’Halloran, [email protected]Day School Principal Mr. Jeff Matthews, [email protected]PASTORAL COUNCIL Meets 2 nd Thursday of each month. Jeff Laird, Chairperson. Members: Fr. Francis Ma- catangay, Debra Campbell, Emily Coulter, Ricardo Fernandez, Michelle Forrester, Allan Klenke, Elsie Laynez, Jane Mancuso, Gil Ramon, Fran Serena, Jeanmarie Stevenson, and Missy Wibbelsman. Questions or comments? Please email us at: pasto- [email protected]FINANCE COUNCIL Meets 4 th Thursday of each month. Members: Billy Ambrose, Chairperson. Members: Fr. Francis Macatangay, Maria Bahena, Christina Car- roll, Tammy Coker, Pedro Correa, Kristi Hyzak, Daisy O’Halloran, Steve Landry, and Lloyd Waguespack SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, and 11:00 a.m. (English) 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. (Spanish) 5:30 p.m. Life Teen (English) WEEKDAY MASSES Monday: 8:15 a.m. Tuesday: 8:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 8:15 a.m. Thursday: 8:15 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. (Spanish) Friday: 8:15 a.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. RECONCILIATION Saturday: 3:30-4:30 p.m. or appointment PASTORAL OFFICE: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday 12:30-1:30 p.m. Closed for Lunch Please call the Pastoral Office for Anointing of the Sick, for Marriage Preparation, and for Baptism. *In the event of life & death emergencies after office hours (if a priest is needed), please call 713-416-3222. THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OFFICE (for assistance to those in need) 713-468-1185 BIRTHRIGHT OFFICE: 713-465-4058 GABRIEL PROJECT OFFICE: 713-225-5826 The Sunday Bulletin deadline is each Friday at 12 p.m. (2 weeks in advance of publication date) Email requests to: [email protected]St. Cecilia Catholic Church Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston 11720 Joan of Arc Drive · Houston, Texas · 77024-2602 · 713-465-3414 · www.SaintCecilia.org
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CLERGYReverend Francis M. Macatangay, Pastor Reverend Michael McFall, Parochial Vicar Reverend Giovanni Nguyen, Parochial Vicar Deacon Frank Davis, IIIDeacon Greg EvansDeacon Sam MancusoDeacon Don Bradley 713-465-6178
PASTORAL COUNCILMeets 2nd Thursday of each month. Jeff Laird, Chairperson. Members: Fr. Francis Ma-catangay, Debra Campbell, Emily Coulter, Ricardo Fernandez, Michelle Forrester, Allan Klenke, Elsie Laynez, Jane Mancuso, Gil Ramon, Fran Serena, Jeanmarie Stevenson, and Missy Wibbelsman. Questions or comments? Please email us at: [email protected]
FINANCE COUNCILMeets 4th Thursday of each month. Members: Billy Ambrose, Chairperson. Members: Fr. Francis Macatangay, Maria Bahena, Christina Car-roll, Tammy Coker, Pedro Correa, Kristi Hyzak, Daisy O’Halloran, Steve Landry, and Lloyd Waguespack
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULESaturday: 5:00 p.m.Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, and 11:00 a.m. (English)
RECONCILIATIONSaturday: 3:30-4:30 p.m. or appointment
PASTORAL OFFICE:9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday12:30-1:30 p.m. Closed for LunchPlease call the Pastoral Office for Anointing of the Sick, for Marriage Preparation, and for Baptism. *In the event of life & death emergencies after office hours (if a priest is needed), please call 713-416-3222.
THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OFFICE(for assistance to those in need) 713-468-1185
BIRTHRIGHT OFFICE: 713-465-4058
GABRIEL PROJECT OFFICE: 713-225-5826
The Sunday Bulletin deadline is each Friday at 12 p.m. (2 weeks in advance of publication date)Email requests to: [email protected]
St. Cecilia Catholic ChurchArchdiocese of Galveston-Houston
11720 Joan of Arc Drive · Houston, Texas · 77024-2602 · 713-465-3414 · www.SaintCecilia.org
St. Cecilia Catholic School Auction - Retiring Teachers
St. Cecilia Catholic School has been very blessed for a very long time to have so many faculty members who have dedicated many years of service to the school. This year is a bittersweet year as seven of these members are retiring, and we want to honor their commitment to both Catholic education and St. Cecilia Catholic School in the best way that we can as a community.
To honor our 7 retiring teachers – we are creating the “Excellence in Education” Fi-nancial Aid Scholarship and will kick off the funding for the scholarship during the “Paddles Up” portion of this year’s Auction.
We have named the scholarship the “Excellence in Education” in tribute to these amazing teachers and their combined 156 years of service to St. Cecilia! We are in-credibly thankful to them and their dedication not only to Catholic education, but to St. Cecilia Catholic School. We hope you will help us in honoring them as part of our 60th Anniversary Auction celebration.
Our $5,000 Sponsor Level Tables are also named “Excellence in Education” in honor of these amazing teachers and anyone who sponsors a table at that level – their sponsorship donation will go directly to the “Excellence in Education” scholarship. Register today to attend the 60th Anniversary Auction celebration - https://saintceciliacatholicschool.org/giving/auction/
Pictured above: Marilyn Mathis (8 years), Diane Andrews (22 years), Mary Jo Morton (28 years), Christine Zuk (36 years), Sharon Thompson (14 years), Nancy Serrett (31 years), and Jinx Hall (17 years).
WeLcoMing Sunday
Today is Welcoming Sunday 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!
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.
PariSh oFFice cLoSed
The Parish Office will be CLOSEDHoly Thursday, March 29th by noon,
Good Friday, March 30th andEaster Monday, April 2nd
Office hours on Saturday, March 31st are from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Mk 11:1-10 orJn 12:12-16Is 50:4-7Phil 2:6-11Mk 14:1—15:47 or Mk 15:1-39
7:30 a.m.9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Edmund (Ted) Robidoux †Albert, Cecilia, Albert Luis, Gary & Sylvia Angie †All Parish FamiliesAlberto Aguilar †Para Todos Los Sacerdotes y DiáconosMargaret Sapone †
**Due to limited parking on the Church grounds and the neighboring streets, a shuttle service from Bunker Hill Elementary School (11950 Taylorcrest) will be available on Christmas Eve from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm.**
Event Date Time Place Pg
Welcoming Sunday 3/18 After 9 & 11 am Masses Community Center - Room 204 2
Training new Extra-ordinary Ministers 3/19, 4/23 7:00 p.m. Community Center - Room 201 8
EDGE 3/21 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Auditorium 7
KIDs Club Classes 3/21, 25 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. St. Cecilia Catholic School 6
Centering Prayer 3/21 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Community Center – Room 202 -
Stations of the Cross 3/23 6:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. St. Cecilia Catholic Church 5
Knights Of Columbus Fish Fry Lent 2018 3/23 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Community Center 5
Priests vs. Seminarians Basketball Game 4/6 7:00 p.m. Strake Jesuit 6
Prime Timers' Luncheon 4/12 12:00 p.m. Community Center 8
Bereavement Meeting 4/14 10:00 a.m. Community Center - Room 201 8
St. Cecilia Youth Ministry Crawfish Boil 4/21 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Community Center 8
View our Mass Intentions Online: www.saintcecilia.org/mass-intentions
Mail and Drop-offs $7,654.70 Mail and Drop-offs $10,455.00
Faith Direct $66,058.00 Faith Direct -
Large Donations $2,000.00 Large Donations $5,000.00
Stock Donations - Stock Donations -
Candle Monies $528.50 Candle Monies $719.00
Week Total
Children's CollectionCatholic Relief Serv.
$93,161.20
$401.00 $7,581.17
Week Total
Children's Collection
$44,857.04
$904.00
Participation
Total RegisteredFamilies at St. Cecilia: 4500
Families Participating in DSF:
194 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Goal:$330,000
Pledged:$157,966.50
Paid:$111,204.84
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StationS oF the croSS / eL Vía cruciS
Friday Night3/23 at 6:00 p.m. (English) & 8:00 p.m. (Spanish)
The Stations of the Cross began as the practice of pious pilgrims to Jerusalem who would retrace the final journey of Jesus Christ to Calvary. Later, for the many who wanted to pass along the same route, but could not make the trip to Jerusalem, a practice developed that eventually took the form of the fourteen stations currently found in almost every church.
El Vía Crucis comenzó como la práctica de peregrinos religiosos a Jerusalén que recordaban el viaje final de Jesucristo al Calvario. Más tarde, para muchos que querían pasar por la misma ruta, pero no podían hacer el viaje a Jerusalén, se desarrolló una práctica que finalmente tomó la forma de las catorce estaciones que actualmente se encuentran en casi todas las iglesias.
Stations of the Cross for Children (English)Every Friday during Lent at 5:00 p.m. in the sanctuary
This is a shorter, kid-friendly version. A great way to introduce children to Stations of the Cross!
Fish Fry Fridays: March 235:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join us for a Lenten tradition at St. Cecilia, our annual Friday night Fish Fry.
Meal includes Fried Catfish or Baked Tilapia, (Shrimp for +$2.00), Fries, Hushpuppies, Corn on the Cob, Coleslaw, Veggie Dish & Mac n’ Cheese (Kids) Tea, Lemonade, Cof-fee, and Dessert. Donation table and special events each week. Sponsored by: Knights of Columbus Council 13357.
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St. ceciLia directory
St. Cecilia is inviting parishioners to participate in the upcoming pictorial directory. Photography sessions will be at our St. Cecilia auditorium. For those interested in participating in the pictorial directory please visit the fol-lowing website to sign up: https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/y7txdsrc/
We need volunteers to greet and check in participating families. To sign up for a day and time to help, please visit: www.signupgenius.com/go/30084ba5ab23a6fb6-stcecilia4
Thank you!
Pope Francis has asked our parish to support the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, which helps Christians in the Holy Land.
Your support helps the church minister in parishes, provide Catholic schools and offer religious ed-ucation. The Pontifical Good Friday Collection also helps to preserve the sacred shrines. The wars, unrest and instability have been especially hard on Christians. In these times of crisis, the Pontifical Good Friday Collection provides humanitarian aid to refugees.
When you contribute to the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, you become an instrument of peace and join with Catholics around the world in solidarity with the Church in the Holy Land.
PLEASE BE GENEROUS!For more information about Christia in the Holy Land, visit: www.myfranciscan.org/good-friday
Children’s Faith Formation programs and events are for children in pre-k 4 through grade 5. For more information please contact Rosemary Munoz at 713-579-2640 (direct line), [email protected] or Cecilia Morillo at [email protected].
Faith Formation (CCE) for children with special needs: This is the third year we are offering this class. Contact us if you or someone you know can benefit from this program.
KIDs Club Schedule: March 21st - Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. classesMarch 25th - Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. classesApril 8th, - Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. classes (last class of the year)April 11th - Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. classes (last class of the year)
KIDs Club Registration: Registration forms for KIDs Club are available in the parish office or on the parish website. Simply vist: www.saintcecilia.org/lifelongfaithformation.
KIDs Club Volunteers Needed:Volunteers are needed for the special needs class. No experience is necessary, just a desire to share your faith with the children of our parish. All volunteers for children’s programs are required to attend a VIRTUS workshop and background check. Please visit www.virtus.org to register.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: The next Children’s Liturgy of the Word will be March 18th and 25th and April 8th, 22nd and 29th during the 9:00 a.m. Mass. We invite and welcome children ages kindergarten through grade 4 to hear the Word of God from the Children’s Lectionary. For this to be offered every Sunday, more leaders are needed.
RCIA (adapted for children and youth)The RCIA process for children is in need for an added team member to assist with the parent/child sessions and other planned celebrations.
Vacation Bible School:The 2018 Vacation Bible school theme is here and it promises to be another fun, exciting and faith filled week. "Shipwrecked … Rescued by Jesus" registration will begin on Sunday, April 15, 2018. The program begins June 11 - 15, 2018, Mon-day - Friday.
“My good deed was...”
• I tossed the salad.• I helped Kyra find her crayon.• I opened the door for my teacher.• I helped set up for a baby shower.
chiLdren’S coLLection
Friday, April 6 at 7 p.m.Ticketed Event Seating is limited
The Priests vs. Seminar-ians Basketball Game is now a ticketed event. The deadline for registration is Monday, March 19th at 12 p.m.
To get a ticket visit: www.houstonvocations.com/2018/03/important-news-about-priests-and-seminarians-basketball-game-by-fr-tj/
PrieStS VS. SeMinarianS baSketbaLL gaMe
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There is NO Life Teen Sunday, March 18th.
INSIGHT - High School Girls Interested in a Religious Vocation - Saturday, March 24th 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
This is an opportunity for high school girls to visit a convent, interact with sisters from several congregations who serve in our Archdiocese, pray together, build friendships, learn about religious life, share lunch, and ask questions. The day will be held at the home of Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi (22730 Lain Rd. Spring, TX 77379) and end with a vigil mass at 4 p.m. where families are welcome to attend. For more information or if your youth is interested, please e-mail David Thies.
Vocation PanelOn Sunday, April 8, we will have a vocation panel led by our very own Fr. Michael McFall. Fr. Michael along with two seminarians and two Ann Arbor Dominican Sisters will share their vocation stories with the youth. Come join us for this exciting event!
Schedule for Spring 2018: 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. (fruitS of the Spirit: Spring SemeSter)
meet in the Auditorium
Wednesday, March 21 - Modesty & Chastity
Wednesday, March 28 - Holy Week (No EDGE)
Wednesday, April 4 - No EDGE
Wednesday, April 11 - Gentleness & Kindness
Wednesday, April 18 - Goodness & Patience
Wednesday, April 25 - No EDGE
Junior high & high SchooL girLS Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 12 noonMary Immaculate Province Convent5250 Gasmer Dr. Houston, TX 77035
Have you ever considered becoming a nun or a religious sister? Here is a great opportunity to look into the religious life. Fr. Michael Mc-Fall will be leading a group of Junior High/High School girls to the Vietnamese Dominican Convent to celebrate Mass. After Mass, the religious sisters will speak about their vocation story, give a tour of the convent, pray the rosary, and then have lunch which will be provided. Please contact Fr. Michael McFall if you are interested in attending at [email protected].
Vatican internationaL exhibition
The Eucharistic Miracles of the WorldChrist the Redeemer Catholic Church
11507 Huffmeister RdHouston, TX 77065
Divine Mercy WeekendMarch 29, 30 & 31
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April 12, 2018Community CenterLunch will be severed at 12:00 p.m.
Prime Timers’ April luncheon will be on Thursday, April 12th. Come play bridge, dominoes, and card games. Lunch is $5.00 and will be served at noon. If you have a question concerning the luncheon, call Colleen Bryse at 713-465-3414. For questions concerning bridge, dominoes and card games, please email Linda at [email protected].
Saturday, April 14Community Center - Room 201
Have you lost a spouse, a child, or a loved one, and feel like you are walking through the wilderness of grief? Our purpose is to offer spiritual and emotional support to each other and to others in our community with the healing comfort of God to all who mourn a loss through death. You are invited to join the St. Cecil-ia Bereavement Group. We meet the second Saturday of each month. Please join us at our next meeting.
St. Cecilia Youth Ministry Crawfish Boil
training For neW extra-ordinary MiniSterS oF the euchariSt
Training for NEW Extra-ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist has been scheduled for March 19, April 23, and May 14 at 7:00 p.m. (You need attend only one training session to become an EMHC.) These lay ministers assist the regular ministers of the Eucharist (the ordained) with the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ to the faith-ful 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.
Please RSVP to attend one of the training sessions at www.saintcecilia.org/emhc. Contact Andrew Meinen in the Pastoral Office with any questions.
PriMe tiMerS' Luncheon bereaVeMent
Save the date for the 11th annual St. CeCilia
CrawfiSh Boil!
This annual event provides financial aid and scholarships for our four high school retreats, Junior High Camp,
mission trips, and summer conferences.
Many youth come to know and love Jesus Christ because of the generous support for this event! Every youth at St. Cecilia that desires to come on a retreat or go to a conference is always welcome because this one night raises the money for all our
scholarships.
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coMMunaL Prayer beFore the bLeSSed SacraMent
“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, 95
1st Saturday of each month 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. – Movimiento Familiar Cristiano2nd Saturday of each month 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. – Virgen de Guadalupe Peregrina3rd Friday of each month 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Noche Bíblica3rd Saturday of each month 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. – Maranathá Young Adult Group4th Saturday of each month 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. – Matachines
MatachineS tonantzin de Sta. ceciLia
gabrieL ProJect teLePhone VoLunteerS needed
Please consider offering 4 hours per week to assist pregnant mothers in need by answering our Gabriel Project hotline. This is truly a rewarding ministry helping new life come into the world.
Training will be provided and you can be at home. You need to be able to use Google maps and email. Being bilingual is especially helpful. Volunteers are needed for Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday afternoons, 1 -5 p.m.
For more information or to inquire please email Cathy McConn at [email protected].
MATACHINES TONANTZIN DE STA. CECILIA
El grupo de Matachines de Sta. Cecilia se dedica a venerar, por medio de la danza,
a nuestra madre María de Guadalupe. Nos gustaría agregar nuevos miembros a nuestro grupo. Si eres mayor de 18 años y estas interesado en unirte
a nuestro ministerio, por favor asistir a una de las siguientes reuniones obligatorias:
martes, 3 de abril O miércoles, 4 de abril, 7 pm en el Centro Comunitario.
Solamente necesitas asistir a UNA reunión. Para más información te puedes comunicar con:
Coordinador: Gerardo De La Rosa (832) 596-9454 Subcoordinador: Luis Vilchis (832) 259-4560
“¿No estoy aquí yo, que soy tu Madre?”
Lorrie Dawlearn713-783-7903Tom Breaux
713-682-5995 ext. 210
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We meet on the third Thursday of each month from 7:30-9 p.m. The format of our meetings changes monthly, rotating between: couples dinner, ladies dinner, and couples discussion.
Loving Embrace is a Catholic educational support group for couples who have endured or are presently enduring the pain and suffering of infertility. The group provides support for coping with infertility and explores resources, methods, and options that are morally faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church. For in-formation contact Shannon Lassen at 832-978-6716 or [email protected].
Shannon Lassen 832-978-6716
Please pray for all of those who are ill, including:Eleanor BakLinda WrightAva LewcunJoellen HesterCarol AndersonTracy BentSandy Laird
Maria Araya CalderaEdmond Solymosy, Sr.Vanessa Vance SlaneyBarbara LeibowitzMary R. Estrada
Please pray for the souls of the faithful departed.
Robert Stevenson, Sr., father of Bob Stevenson Peter Walbridge, husband of Mary Walbridge Luis Gallardo Olvera Bill Boy
“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.
The Gathering Place is a stimulating, loving and fun environment where vol-unteers offer interactive and affirming activities designed for members of the congregation and community who suf-fer with memory loss. The program is free.
The Gathering Place is a partnership be-tween St. Cecilia and Interfaith CarePart-ners and is one of 58 participating con-gregations that offer 3 1/2 hours of respite from the challenges of caring
for a loved one with dementia while they enjoy games, crafts, entertainment lunch and other fun activities. Caregiv-ers may choose to use this opportuni-ty for respite, or may opt to participate along with their care partner.
To volunteer, call Lorrie Dawlearn at 713-783-7903. To register a loved one to attend this free program, please con-tact Tom Breaux at 713-682-5995 ext. 210.
