St. Cecilia Catholic Church Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Joan of Arc Drive Houston, Texas

Transcription

1 St. Cecilia Catholic Church Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Joan of Arc Drive Houston, Texas CLERGY Reverend Francis M. Macatangay, Pastor Reverend Michael McFall, Parochial Vicar Reverend Jonathan More, Parochial Vicar Deacon Frank Davis, III Deacon Greg Evans Deacon Sam Mancuso Deacon Don Bradley Deacon Roberto Chavez PARISH STAFF Director of Liturgy and Music Mr. Andrew Meinen, Director of Lifelong Faith Formation Ms. Karen Ann Martin, Director of Community Life and Stewardship Ms. Stasie Smith, Director of Parish Administration Ms. Daisy O Halloran, dohalloran@saintcecilia.org Day School Principal Jeff Matthews, jmatthews@saintcecilia.org PASTORAL COUNCIL Meets 2 nd Tuesday of each month. Tom McQuilling, Chairperson. Members: Fr. Francis Macatangay, Ricardo Fernandez, Michelle Forrester, Graciela Garcia, Allan Klenke, Jeff Laird, Elsie Laynez, Jane Mancuso, Jennifer Petree, Gil Ramon, Jeanmarie Stevenson, and Missy Wibbelsman. Questions or comments? Please us at: pastoralcouncil@saintcecilia.org FINANCE COUNCIL Meets 4 th Monday of each month. Members: Fr. Francis Macatangay, Billy Ambrose, Maria Bahena, Christina Carroll, Tammy Coker, Pedro Correa, Jerry Nevlud, Richard Nijoka, Daisy O Halloran, Stasie Smith, 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 THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OFFICE (for assistance to those in need) BIRTHRIGHT OFFICE: GABRIEL PROJECT OFFICE: The Sunday Bulletin deadline is each Friday at 12 p.m. (2 weeks in advance of publication date) requests to: bulletin@saintcecilia.org

2 Page 2 July 16, FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Weekly Highlight: This week we highlight the Gathering Place. Parish Administration: Daisy O Halloran Director dohalloran@saintcecilia.org Jorge Cardenas Associate Director jcardenas@saintcecilia.org Lloyd Waguespack Accountant lwaguespack@saintcecilia.org Elaine Rossi Parish Secretary erossi@saintcecilia.org Mirta Garcia Parish Receptionist mgarcia@saintcecilia.org Life-Long Faith Formation: Karen Ann Martin Director karenann@saintcecilia.org Mayra Morales Administrative Assistant mmorales@saintcecilia.org Adult/RCIA: Kimberly Newcomb knewcomb@saintcecilia.org Pastoral Care: Frank Davis fdavis@saintcecilia.org Colleen Bryse cbryse@saintcecilia.org The Gathering Place The Gathering Place is a stimulating, loving and fun environment where volunteers offer interactive and affirming activities designed for members of the congregation and community who suffer with memory loss. We are a partnership between St. Cecilia and Interfaith CarePartners and are one of 58 participating congregations 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. The Gathering Place is celebrating another milestone. July 2017 marks the 12 year anniversary since we first started the Alzheimer's Care Team Gathering Place at St. Cecilia's. Although the real meaning of the team's service lies in the relationships of care and compassion for the care partners they have served, we at Interfaith CarePartners would like to recognize the scope of your parishioners' commitment to serving your congregation and the community. The number of people served and the hours of care donated are only one expression of their dedication. We believe that you and the congregation will applaud their efforts and join us in celebrating their accomplishments. Number of care partners and their caregivers who received support: 197 Number of hours of care the team donated since originally formed in: ,615+ I am bringing these remarkable accomplishments to your attention with the hope that it may be possible for your congregation to take advantage of the team's anniversary to affirm this ministry undertaken on behalf of the congregation and the community. We greatly appreciate the privilege to share this ministry to families with memory loss. The love, commitment, and compassion of each volunteer are testaments to their faith and answer the call to care for our brothers and sisters in need of our support. To volunteer, call Ginny Studdert at To register a loved one to attend this free program, please contact Tom Breaux at (713) ext Calendar at a Glance Date Event Pg 7/15-16 UNBOUND 3 7/16 Encounter Bible Study 6 7/17 V Encuentro 8 7/17 Café Catholica 7 7/19 Life Teen 6 7/19 Middle School Open Youth Room 6 Date Event Pg 7/28 The Archdiocesan Youth Conference 6 8/4-6 World Wide Marriage Encounter 7 8/12 Bereavement 4 8/19 The Great Adventure 7 8/20 Welcoming Sunday 3 8/26 FRESH Retreat 9

3 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME July 16, 2017 Page 3 Monday, July 17th Tuesday, July 18th Wednesday, July 19th Thursday, July 20th Friday, July 21st Saturday, July 22nd Sunday, July 23rd Ex 1:8-14, 22 Mt 10:34-11:1 Ex 2:1-15A Mt 11:20-24 Ex 3:1-6, 9-12 Mt 11:25-27 Ex 3:13-20 Mt 11:28-30 Ex 11:10-12:14 Mt 12:1-8 Sgs 3:1-4B or 2 Cor 5:14-17 Jn 20:1-2, Wis 12:13, Rom 8:26-27 Mt 13:24-43 or Mt 13: :15 a.m. Irma C. Arduini ϯ 8:15 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Mass Intentions and Readings for the Week Ed Ruppert Mary Jane Gwin ϯ 8:15 a.m. The Angie Family ϯ 8:15 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Paul Dawlearn ϯ Kathy Visich ϯ 8:15 a.m. Jim, Anne Gilbride, Daughter Mary ϯ 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Chigozie Obikili Terry & Donna Johansen ϯ Jim, Anne Gilbride, Daughter Mary ϯ Margaret Mirra ϯ All Parish Families Anasitacia Karen Ann Martin All families dealing with teen addiction Liturgy and Music: Andrew Meinen Director ameinen@saintcecilia.org Tracy Oliver toliver@saintcecilia.org Flowers for the Sanctuary In Memory of Maurice Picheloup, by the Picheloup Family. We love and miss you Dad! Welcoming Sunday There is no Welcoming Sunday in July. If you are interested in making St. Cecilia your parish home, we welcome you and invite you to stop by Room 201 of the Community Center after the 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Masses on the 3rd Sunday of each month except July. Our next Welcoming Sunday is August 20th, 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. UNBOUND Fr. Cyrus Gallagher, a Capuchin priest, will be with us at all Masses this weekend July to invite us to form a personal alliance of friendship with individual deserving children and elders through the agency of UNBOUND. We invite and encourage the participation of all the members of our parish. El Padre Cyrus Gallagher, un sacerdote Capuchino, estará con nosotros en todas las Misas del julio, para invitarnos empezar una alianza de amistad con un niño o anciano pobre en nuestras misiones mediante la agencia UNBOUND. Invitamos y animamos la participación de todos los miembros de nuestra parroquia.

4 Page 4 July 16, FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Stewardship Community Life and Stewardship: Stasie Smith Director ssmith@saintcecilia.org Tonia Candelario tcandelario@saintcecilia.org Yesenia Andablo yandablo@saintcecilia.org Maribel Mendoza mmendoza@saintcecilia.org Collections for July 9, 2017 Collections for July 2, :00 p.m. Saturday 8, :00 p.m. Saturday 5, :30 a.m. Sunday 3, :30 a.m. Sunday 3, :00 a.m. Sunday 3, :00 a.m. Sunday 3, :00 a.m. Sunday 7, :00 a.m. Sunday 3, :00 p.m. Sunday 2, :00 p.m. Sunday 3, :00 p.m. Sunday 1, :00 p.m. Sunday :30 p.m. Sunday 2, :30 p.m. Sunday 2, Mail and Drop-offs 7, Mail and Drop-offs 5, Faith Direct/Parish Pay Large Donations/Stock - - Faith Direct/Parish Pay Large Donations/Stock , To donate online, visit Parish code: TX616 Week Total 36, Week Total 30, Second Collections: July 23rd: DSF August 6th: SVdP Children s Collection Children s Collection DSF Diocesan Services Fund: Participation Total Registered Families at St. Cecilia: 4465 Families Participating in DSF: 10% THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Goal: 330,000 Pledged: 287, Paid: 245, Bereavement 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. The bereavement meeting will start again on Saturday, August 12th. You are invited to join the St. Cecilia Bereavement Group. We meet the 2nd Saturday of each month. Please join us at our next meeting. Questions? Contact: Frank Davis or Colleen Bryse in the Parish Office at Our next meeting is Saturday, August 12th at 10 am in room 201 of the Community Center.

5 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME July 16, 2017 Page 5 Children s Faith Formation programs and events are for children in pre-k 4 through grade 5. Please refer to the programs listed below or contact one of our staff for more information. Religious Education for Children Faith Formation (CCE) for children with special needs: This is the third year we offer this class. If you or someone you know could benefit from this program, please contact Rosemary Munoz at rmunoz@saintcecilia.org or call KIDs Club News (CCE): We are very excited to announce the new CCE name, KIDs Club. We also have a new family faith formation registration form. Parents can register children for KIDs Club, Edge and Life Teen all on the same form. With some of the new changes we thought it would be a good opportunity to rename CCE. Family registration forms are available in the church office or on the church website. Children s Liturgy of the Word: There will not be Children s Liturgy of the Word in July. 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. Vacation Bible School: Many thanks to the 26 adults and 67 middle and high school youth that volunteered during Vacation Bible School this year. Each of you has made a difference in the lives of the children of our parish. A big thank you to everyone that provided t-shirts, toothbrushes/paste and beach towels for our service project for the Star of Hope. Each year VBS provides these items for the children at Star of Hope who will attend summer camp. Family Life: Alicia Quintanilla aquintanilla@saintcecilia.org Children: Rosemary Munoz rmunoz@saintcecilia.org Cecilia Morillo cmorillo@saintcecilia.org Parish Nursery: Martina Razo mrazo@saintcecilia.org Baptisms We welcome, through the Sacrament of Baptism, the following children into the Church and our parish family: Elizabeth Ann Gonzalez, daughter of Marie Antonia and Kevin Arthur Gonzalez Diego Gael Torres, son of María Isabel and Matthew Eduardo Torres Henry Charles Greig, son of Maureen Patricia and Alan Charles Greig, Jr. Juliette Gloria Larrea, daughter of Alexandra and Cesar Larrea Mason Alexander Ávila, son of Nicaela Lisette and Alex Ávila 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. Fatima Pilgrim Virgin The Legion of Mary invites each of you to consider receiving at your home the beautiful image of Our Lady of Fatima which was venerated during the Fatima Centennial. This image has been traveling throughout Houston since 1999 and most people who have welcomed Her have experienced special graces. All you need to do is find a good spot in your home for the image. The Legion of Mary will do the rest. People interested please Josie Amador at frias_jm@hotmail.com or call (713) My good deed was... Children s Collection I try to help my mom. I fed my dogs this morning. I always have faith in the lord. I comforted my sister when she got hurt. I did something bad and then apologized. I learned how to swim and then taught my little sister.

6 Page 6 July 16, Youth Ministry (Middle School) FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME There will be ENCOUNTER Bible Study today July 16th at 4 pm! We will meet every week in July (23rd, and 30th). Middle School Open Youth Room is this Wednesday, July 19th. Join us for morning mass at 8:15, then come have some donuts and hang out with us in the youth room until 10:30 am. Summer Service Saturday, July 29th Texas Rock Wall Lock-in August 4th-5th! 7th & 8th Grade Make sure you are signed up! Youth Ministry: Mo Bass (Middle School) mbass@saintcecilia.org Mo is moving! Our Middle School Associate & Youth Minister, Mo Bass has accepted an opportunity to move to St. Laurence Catholic Church to head their Middle School Program. Mo s last day was July 14th. We are saddened to lose the person who has brought Middle School Ministry here at St. Cecilia so far. She has done an amazing job here at St. Cecilia and truly brought our EDGE program a long way. We will continue to offer her our support as she transitions to this new job. Youth Ministry (High School) We ask for two things: We will be posting our open Middle School Faith Formation Associate position until July 28th. The post is available at Whoever takes this job will need much more adult/parent support. We are looking for those willing to help plan and implement EDGE nights. So, if you are open to being part of the EDGE Core Team, please sign up Sept 13th at Stewardship Sunday or contact Karen Ann Martin. Life Teen This summer will be about Life, Love, & the Pursuit of Happiness! 7 p.m. in the Youth Room Wednesday, July 19 Wednesdays in July, Life Teen will be covering the Theology of the Body. All High School youth are welcome to attend! No materials are needed but if you have your own bible you should bring it. Youth Ministry: David Thies (High School) dthies@saintcecilia.org The Theology of the Body is not limited to sexual morality. The Theology of the Body will invite youth to discover for themselves the answers to such questions as: What does it mean to be human? What does it mean to male/female? What does it mean to be created in the image and likeness of God? AND SO MUCH MORE!

7 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME July 16, 2017 Page 7 Do YOU want to get more out of MASS? Don t miss this one-day Great Adventure seminar that will help you get the most out of MASS! Take an exciting tour of the Liturgy. Explore the biblical roots of the words and gestures we experience at Mass and learn about their profound significance. See, perhaps for the first time, why we say what we say and do what we do every week at Mass. The words and gestures will be seen in a new light, giving new life to the liturgical experience. Date/Time: Saturday, August 19, 2017 (9:00 am to 2:30 pm) Cost: 25 (includes workbook + lunch) Questions? Colleen Stokes (cstokes003@comcast.net or ) The Great Adventure World Wide Marriage Encounter St Ignatius Loyola Parish in Spring Texas August 4-6, 2017 I believe that God brought us together, so, WHY IS MARRIAGE SO HARD? Is there a way to be close like when we were first married? Does our love always fade? A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend gives you the time and tools to revitalize romance, deepen communication, and nourish the spirituality in your marriage. The next scheduled weekend this year will be Aug. 4 6, 2017 Find out more or sign up at: or call (713) Attention Young Adults (18-30 s) come join seven hundred fellow young Catholics for dinner and great talks in three new locations! Café Catholica 2017 Be Not Afraid is a dinner-lecture series for young adults, featuring dynamic speakers. The Cafe is held over five Mondays. 5:15 pm Confessions, 6:15 pm mass, 7:15 pm dinner, 8:15 pm speaker, table exhibits, and socializing. Come for all or part of the evening! To register for these FREE events please visit: Registration online is optional, and it will help us to better serve you by estimating the number of attendees. Everyone is welcome with or without registration! CENTRAL - July 17th Catholic Charismatic Center, 1949 Cullen Rd. Rev. Agustino Torres CFR, (Pure Heart NYC) Seeking a Real Connection July 24th Catholic Charismatic Center, 1949 Cullen Rd. Daniel Cardinal DiNardo The Church s Response Café Catholica NORTH - July 31st St. Simon and Jude, Glen Loch Dr. Sr. Bethany Madonna SV (Sister of Life NYC) Be Not Afraid of God s Call Free event. Sponsored by the Office of Young Adult and Campus Ministry.

8 Page 8 July 16, FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Fall Fest Book Nook Donations The Fall Fest Book Nook is a St. Cecilia all-time favorite booth! We are collecting gently used books of all genres. Children's books are high on our wish list! Books can be dropped off at the Parish Office during business hours. NEW THIS YEAR! We are collecting gift cards and coupons for favorite area restaurants. This is an easy way to help raise money for St. Cecilia. When you visit one of your favorite places, ask the manager if they have any coupons they would like to donate to Fall Fest. Gift cards would be a great bonus too! Turn in your coupons and/or gift cards to the Parish Office, Attention: Tonia Candelario. *We cannot accept magazines and encyclopedias. Celebración de Nuestra Virgen de Guadalupe 12 de diciembre Necesitamos actores para representar los personajes de las apariciones de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe: Juan Diego, La Virgen, Obispo, 2 asistentes del Obispo, Narrador. También estamos buscando a un director del drama que nos ayude en la coordinación. Si no tenemos actores, no podremos tener el drama de las apariciones. Si están interesados por favor contactar a Yesenia Andablo, yandablo@saintcecilia. org o ext. 181, antes del 4 de agosto. El guión del drama se empezará a practicar en agosto. V Encuentro

9 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME July 16, 2017 Page 9 Volunteering Opportunities St. Vincent de Paul Energized by the awareness that service to our brother or sister in need is, in fact, an encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ, members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are keenly aware that poverty, suffering, and loneliness are present for millions in our communities. For that reason, we collaborate with all who seek to relieve need and address its causes. St. Cecilia s St. Vincent de Paul NEEDS YOU! We need volunteers to work the office Mondays through Thursdays from 9:30 - noon and to make visits to those in need on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. These visits are vital to ministering to those in need and to assess and provide for their needs in the best way possible. Come be a disciple with us! Please call Jim Studdert, President at for more information. A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just. Pope Francis The Gabriel Project Help a pregnant mother in need! The Gabriel Project needs Spanish-speaking telephone volunteers to take calls from pregnant mothers for 4 hours per week. We will train you to be the Good Samaritan to these moms and know the joy of helping them to trust God and give life to their child. You can take the phone calls in your home, which makes it very easy to participate in this corporal work of mercy. You must be able to use the internet. Please call Cathy McConn at or her at cathymcconn@mac.com. KIDs Club Volunteers needed Teachers, classroom aides and hall monitors are needed for the upcoming school year. 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 go to to find a location and register. Contact: Rosemary Munoz at rmunoz@saintcecilia. org or Cecilia Morillo at cmorillo@saintcecilia.org FRESH Retreat UH Catholic Newman Center Saturday, August 26, :00PM - 5:00PM Hey Coogs! Whether you're a freshman or a transfer, starting out can be hard. Join us at the FRESH retreat for a smooth transition to UH! The day will be filled with interactive games, food, dynamic talks and personal stories of transitioning and staying close to the Faith in college. Register now on our wesbite: uhcatholic.org/content/fresh-retreat-registration Or look up FRESH event on

10 Page 10 July 16, FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Loving Embrace Infertility Support Group 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. This month we will be hosting a couples' dinner night. Shannon Lassen 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 rotation information contact Shannon Lassen at or infertilitysupporthouston@gmail.com. The Gathering Place Ginny Studdert Tom Breaux ext. 210 An Invitation to Caregivers at St. Cecilia: The Gathering Place at St. Cecilia invites families who are caring for a loved one with memory loss to a free program held monthly. The Gathering Place is a stimulating, loving and fun environment where volunteers offer interactive and affirming activities designed for members of the congregation and community who suffer with memory loss. The Gathering Place is a partnership between St. Cecilia and Interfaith CarePartners and is one of 58 participating congregations 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. Caregivers may choose to use this opportunity for respite, or may opt to participate along with their care partner. To volunteer, call Ginny Studdert at To register a loved one to attend this free program, please contact Tom Breaux at ext Please Pray for the Sick and the Departed Please pray for all of those who are ill, including: Sonia Jones John Davis David Dudak Christian Turner Cyndy Davis Amanda Thorson Kristi O Connell Farah MacKenzie Diane Montegut Melba Murphy Ximena Marradan Jeff Barnett Fran Hoyt Duke Wayne Rutty Keener John Faust Robert Guibenteau Bill Ward Joe Calato Danny Kurtin Josephine Smith Jim Barrett John McMurray Braden Mattei Elyas Fejarang Grace Givens Debbie Langley Pat Christy Please pray for the souls of the faithful departed. Please contact Deacon Frank Davis at fdavis@saintcecilia.org or Colleen Bryse at cbryse@saintcecilia.org if you or a family member are ill or in the hospital. Cesar Arana, husband of Grace Arana Rose Rolke, sister-in-law of Bessie Wilhelm Helen Lyons Ramon Lagos Valentin 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: