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

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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 Deacon Frank Davis, III Deacon Greg Evans Deacon Sam Mancuso Deacon Don Bradley 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 Mr. 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, 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 September10, Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Weekly Highlight 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 A Message From Fr. Francis In the aftermath of Harvey, we have experienced tremendous losses as well as overwhelming display of solidarity and generosity. My prayers continue to be with those who continue to be displaced at this time. I would like to thank many of our parishioners who have stepped up to coordinate our parish efforts to help our fellow parishioners in need. They are truly the incarnation of God s providential care in these times of distress. Thank you for all your hard work in meeting the needs of others. I also want to thank those who have donated to our Relief Fund. We continue to accept donations that will be directly provided to parishioners affected by the flooding. Checks can be written out specifically to St. Cecilia Catholic Church Relief Fund. I am sure that many of your friends have asked you how they can help. Please refer them to our Relief Fund this fund will provide financial help to all our fellow parishioners who have to rebuild their homes and lives. Next weekend, we will have a second collection. This collection is to assist all those who have been affected by Harvey. May God give us all the strength and guidance as we reach out to so many of our affected parishioners in the days and weeks ahead! Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Francis Adult/RCIA: Kimberly Newcomb knewcomb@saintcecilia.org Pastoral Care: Frank Davis fdavis@saintcecilia.org Colleen Bryse cbryse@saintcecilia.org You can help people affected by Harvey. For more information please visit: Calendar at a Glance Date Event Pg 9/10,17 Inicio Inscripciones Programa de ESL 6 9/9 Bereavement 7 9/10 The Choice Wine: Superabundant Marriage - 9/10 Life Teen Kick Off 6 9/17 Welcoming Sunday 3 Date Event Pg 9/21 Prime Timers Luncheon 7 9/21 Training for New Servers 7 10/3 The Great Adventure - 10/12 Scripture Study with Fr. Francis 3 10/15 KIDs Club Classes 5

3 September, Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 3 Monday, September 11th Tuesday, September 12th Wednesday, September 13th Thursday, September 14th Friday, September 15th Saturday, September 16th Sunday, September 17th Col 1:24 2:3 Lk 6:6-11 Col 2:6-15 Lk 6:12-19 Col 3:1-11 Lk 6:20-26 Nm 21:4B-9 Phil 2:6-11 Jn 3: Tm 1:1-2, Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2: Tm 1:15-17 Lk 6:43-49 Sir 27:30 28:7 Rom 14:7-9 Mt 18: :15 a.m. Florian Piwetz ϯ 8:15 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Paul Dawlearn ϯ Mary Jane Gwin ϯ 8:15 a.m. Phyllis Goff ϯ 8:15 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Mass Intentions and Readings for the Week Loy G. New ϯ Sagrado Corazon De Jesus 8:15 a.m. David Mattax 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. Ed Ruppert In Remembrance of John Wilhelm ϯ Scoop/Betty McArdle ϯ Phyllis Goff ϯ All Parish Families Stasie Smith Ryan Doyle Robinson ϯ All Families Dealing with Teenage Addiction Liturgy and Music: Andrew Meinen Director ameinen@saintcecilia.org Tracy Oliver toliver@saintcecilia.org Flowers for the Sanctuary In honor of Lorene Mathews 101st birthday, by Charles and Sally Scholz. Blessed Sacrament Suspended Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament has been suspended until further notice. The Church and Chapel will be open during the day, however, except in the cases of Mass, the Church building will be locked around 6:00 pm nightly until further notice. Scripture Study with Fr. Francis Thursday, October 12 & Thursday, October 19 At 7:30 p.m in the Community Center Where in the world is Thessalonica? What did St. Paul write to the Christians there? Find out! Scripture Study with Fr. Francis 1 Thessalonians For more information please contact Kimberly Newcomb at knewcomb@saintcecilia.org 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. Our next Welcoming Sunday is Sunday, September 17th, 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. Welcoming Sunday

4 Page 4 Twenty-Third 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 Second Collections: Today: Catholic University of America/ University of St. Thomas Collection Diocesan Services Fund: Collections for August 20, 2017 Collections for August 13, :00 p.m. Saturday 8, :00 p.m. Saturday 4, :30 a.m. Sunday 1, :30 a.m. Sunday 2, :00 a.m. Sunday 2, :00 a.m. Sunday 2, :00 a.m. Sunday 5, :00 a.m. Sunday 4, :00 p.m. Sunday 3, :00 p.m. Sunday 3, :00 p.m. Sunday 1, :00 p.m. Sunday :30 p.m. Sunday :30 p.m. Sunday 2, Mail and Drop-offs 8, Mail and Drop-offs 6, Faith Direct Large Donations/Stock Candle Monies August 15th - Feast of the Assumption 26, , , Faith Direct Large Donations/Stock Candle Monies 62, Week Total 68, Week Total 90, Children s Collection DSF Children s Collection Infirm Priests , Donate Online Participation Total Registered Families at St. Cecilia: 4465 Families Participating in DSF: 10% Good Neighbor Charity THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Goal: 330,000 Pledged: 298, Paid: 267, To donate online, visit Parish code: TX616 Calling All Amazon Users 3261 Organization Number Don't forget to link the Good Neighbor Number to your Remarkable Card and help us raise funds the easy way! Support St. Cecilia Catholic Church every time you shop at Amazon. When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate to St. Cecilia Catholic Church. What a great and easy way to support your parish! Visit: smile.amazon.com/ch/

5 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 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 are offering this class. If you or someone you know can benefit from this program, please contact Rosemary Munoz at rmunoz@saintcecilia.org or call KIDs Club News (CCE): CCE has a new name, KIDs Club. The program has not changed we have simply renamed it. KIDs Club Classes: Due to the hurricane classes were delayed, please see the revised schedule. October 15, 22nd, and 29th for the 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Classes October 18th and 25th for the Wednesday 6:15 p.m. Classes KIDs Club Registration: Registration forms for KIDs Club are available in the parish office or on the parish website. Simply vist 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 visit to register. 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 Children s Liturgy of the Word: The next Children s Liturgy of the Word will be September 10th, and 24th all 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. Please contact Rosemary Munoz at rmunoz@saintcecilia.org, or (direct line) for more information. Children s Collection My good deed was... I gave hugs to my family. I helped my dad clean up at camp. I helped my aunt get her job done. I cleaned all of my toys because they were sticky. I helped mom make soup for my sick baby sister. My teacher gave me 3 smiley faces for listening in class. Fall Fest Raffle Ticket Distribution and Collection We are looking for volunteers to help after each Mass leading up to Fall Fest on Sunday, October 1st. Please consider helping out at the Mass you normally attend. It only takes 10 minutes! Thank you. Sign Up at A HEALTHY MARRIAGE blesses couples and everyone around them. Your family deserves your love and happiness! Reignite the flame of the relationship with your spouse in a intimate and spiritual setting. Marriage Encounter The next scheduled weekend this year will be Oct. 13 to the 15. Find out more or sign up at: or call (713)

6 Page 6 Youth Ministry (Middle School) Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time EDGE Start date will be delayed, watch the bulletin and website for future updates. Registration for Middle School EDGE is open! Register via the family registration form found on the St. Cecilia web page, or in the front office. Please contact Karen Anne Martin (Director of Lifelong Faith Formation) with any questions or concerns or if you would like to join Middle School Core team at, karenann@saintcecilia.org. Youth Ministry (High School) Registration for Life Teen Kick off for Life Teen is Sunday, September 10th We are excited to kick off another year of Life Teen at St. Cecilia! Life Teen Kickoff Sunday, September 10th at 7 p.m. The theme for Life Teen this year is HEART OF GOD. Life Teen meets on Sunday evenings from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on average two Sundays a month. Life Teen is the ministry at St. Cecilia for ALL high school youth. Freshmen Retreat Friday, September 22 - Sunday, September 24th Youth Ministry: David Thies (High School) dthies@saintcecilia.org All freshmen are invited to go on an adventure! This retreat is at Pine Cove in Columbus, TX, will include Mass, adoration, messy olympics, adventure, fun, and renewal. Registration forms are in the youth office. Militia Mariae (Confirmed Juniors & Seniors) Militia Mariae leadership team is for confirmed juniors and seniors that are ready to help lead at St. Cecilia. Militia Mariae continue to grow in their faith, are a part of a supportive community, serve others, and have fun! We ask that they apply to be in Militia Mariae and register for Life Teen. It is a great opportunity for confirmed youth to start/continue serving in our Church. RCIA Have you thought about becoming a Catholic, or do you know someone who wants to know more about the Church? RCIA classes start soon! If you have never been baptized or have been baptized in another denomination and want to learn more, contact Kimberly Newcomb at knewcomb@saintcecilia.org Programa de ESL El programa de ESL o ingles como segunda lengua dara inicio el proximo 19 de Septiembre, las inscripciones empiezan el 10 y 17 de Septiembre, despes de la misa habra unas personas del ministerio ESL afuera de la iglesia para darles mas informacion.

7 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 7 Saturday, September 9th, October 14th Community Center 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. Cecilia Bereavement Group. We meet the 2nd Saturday of each month. Please join us at our next meeting. Our next meeting is Saturday, September 9th at 10 a.m. in room 201 of the Community Center. Questions? Contact: Frank Davis or Colleen Bryse in the Parish Office at Thursday, September 21st Bingo Community Center Prime Timers September luncheon will be on Thursday, September 21st. 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 and questions concerning bridge, dominoes and card games please Linda at ljkearney64@gmail.com. Mark your calendar for the rest of the year! October 19th Bingo, November 16th, December 14th Entertainment Bereavement Prime Timers' Luncheon Training for New Servers We will be conducting training for new servers on Saturday, September 21, from 10:00 am until noon. To ensure we are adequately prepared, you must RSVP for the training using the link Altar servers are boys and girls who are at least 10 years old at the time of the training, and they must have celebrated their First Holy Communion. Estaremos entrenando para nuevos monaguillos el sábado, 21 de septiembre, de 10:00 am hasta el mediodía. Para asegurarnos de estar adecuadamente preparados, usted debe reservar para el entrenamiento usando el enlace Los servidores deben ser niños y niñas que tienen al menos 10 años de edad en el momento del entrenamiento, y deben haber celebrado su Primera Comunión We are Looking for Extra-ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Formation for NEW Extra-ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion has been scheduled in September, October and November. EMHCs assist the priest and deacon with the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ to the faithful at Mass, and may also bring Holy Communion to those confined to home, nursing home, or hospital. EMHCs must be at least 18 years old or a senior in high school, be a registered member of the parish, if married, must be a valid Catholic marriage, and must receive instruction in the theology and proper handling of the Sacred Species. If you are interested in joining this ministry, please RSVP for one of the training sessions at If you have questions, contact Andrew Meinen at ameinen@saintcecilia.org.

8 Page 8 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Flood Victim Q & A Follow Up Our community has experienced a great deal of loss, as well as an abundance of grace, in the ten days since Hurricane Harvey made landfall. The enormous task of helping provide our fellow parishioners, school families, and staff with the support they need is especially challenging because of constantly changing conditions. The purpose of this communication is to provide updated information, help, and resources to our St. Cecilia community regarding: Floodwater related health and safety considerations Health and safety precautions Home repair considerations Professional remediation and disaster recovery action plan Referrals to remediation and disaster recovery services/companies Harvey Crisis Response Guide, published by Baker Botts Future focus Status of Floodwaters and Related Health & Safety Considerations Every flooding situation is unique, however, certain concerns related to health and safety in the aftermath of a flood are likely to impact many St. Cecilia families: Reliable sources have advised that storm water and wastewater have commingled in some areas-resulting in con taminated water. Flooding in areas where flood water rose above the level of tubs and toilets may have also commingled 'sewer-type' water and storm water. According to a source at MD Anderson, mold spores have increased significantly post-hurricane Harvey (3000% according to some sources), and staph infection is on the rise due to bacteria in standing water. Water standing for 24 hours or more is considered hazardous to your health. Power/electricity in proximity to standing water presents a dangerous environment. Health & Safety Precautions Families are understandably eager to return to their homes too quickly begin the remediation process or to retrieve belongings. Friends and fellow parishioners desire to help in this difficult process. Should you choose to enter a flooded home, safety should be the primary consideration. Understanding that a home exposed to standing water is likely to present hazardous conditions, at a minimum, the following safety wear, equipment, and procedures are recommended: High-grade mask covering nose and mouth Goggles that create a perimeter seal against the face (not just protective glasses) Latex gloves underneath "cut-proof" (cut-resistant) work gloves Waders with waterproof boots, higher than the water line DO NOT ENTER a flooded home or flood waters with open cuts/wounds or sores. If you have a cut/wound or sore that is exposed to floodwater, seek immediate medical attention. Home Repair Considerations Each home's circumstances are unique, however, the following general information and considerations for home repair offered by parishioners Erin and Alec Stetzer, owner of Stetzer Builders, may be helpful: After water subsides, it may be prudent to engage a structural engineer to check the integrity of your slab and the possibility of subsidence under the slab. Water restoration companies are quoting 5 to 10 per square foot of affected area (which should include demolition of the affected areas, antimicrobial spray, dry-out, and moisture testing). It is appropriate for sheetrock to be cut 24 inches above the highest level reached by the water in the home. Since sheetrock is sold in 48-inch sheets, if the highest water level reached in the home is 24 inches or less from the floor, the wall should be cut at 48 inches high from the floor and a full sheet of sheetrock used. If mold is present, it may be prudent to engage a licensed hygienist to assess the property and write the protocol for correction/removal. Mold remediation must be performed by a licensed mold remediation company. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

9 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 9 Flood Victim Q & A Follow Up (Part 2) Professional Remediation & Disaster Recovery Action Plan A three-step process is involved in restoring a flood-damaged home. The following are names of companies providing remediation and disaster recovery services: Step 1: Demo, dry-out, antimicrobial spray, moisture testing. (Pinnacle Disaster and Recovery Services: Step 2: Forensic/mold analysis and process management, create/navigate recovery plan, for example: to help locate a hygienist or contractor, and obtaining a building permit. (Snyder Energy Services: Step 3: Contractor to do the construction work. Other companies in the Houston area that perform some of these services:blackmon Mooring: com; BMS Cat: Servpro: Harvey Crisis Response Guide Baker Botts has published an excellent guide containing a list of Frequently Asked Questions for persons affected by Hurricane Harvey ( All the information contained in the Guide, as supplemented from time to time, should also be available at aboutus/harvey-crisis-response-group. Future Focus The greatest number of our St. Cecilia families most seriously impacted by flooding reside in areas where remaining flood waters present the potential health and safety hazards described above. For this reason, we have made the difficult decision to suspend the effort to organize volunteer parishioner demo crews to work in those homes at this time. Instead, while we continue to receive more information and reassess conditions, we will focus all our efforts to help with other needs. We are already working to identify specific, immediate needs such as furniture, meals, and housing, and to meet those needs through the generosity of the St. Cecilia community. We pray that the Holy Spirit continue to fill us with faith, hope, and fortitude. St. Cecilia... Pray for Us! Join the Choir! Join the choir to serve the Lord and the community, make wonderful new friends, and come with us to Europe in 2018! The Saint Cecilia Choir will soon be back for another season to minister at the 11:00 am Mass. So far, we have 40 choir members, but our goal this year is to be 50 singers strong! This is a great time for new members to join because we are just about to start a new year. Additionally, our exciting season will also include a trip to Germany, Austria and Czech Republic in July of 2018! Who can join? Previous music experience is helpful, but certainly not required. Participants must simply possess a reasonably good singing voice (the ability to match and maintain pitch) and be willing to commit to the rehearsals and services. This choir is for adults and young adults from high school to the "young at heart". When do we serve? Weekly at the 11:00 am Sunday liturgy (September May), as well as at the major liturgical celebrations of the year. When Are The Rehearsals? Wednesday evenings beginning August 30 from 7 to 9 pm in the Church. Who Do I Contact? Andrew Meinen, Director of Liturgy and Music. ameinen@saintcecilia. org,

10 Page 10 Twenty-Third 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 Lorrie Dawlearn 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 Lorrie Dawlearn 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 Amanda Thorson Kristi O Connell Elyas Fejarang Debbie Langley Irma More Joe Calato Diane Montegut Melba Murphy Rutty Keener John Faust Grace Givens Jim Barrett John McMurray Pat Christy Chris Stafford Braden Mattei Dolores Martinez Mildred Wanja Lawrence Krug Henry Zito Lawrence Krug 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. Edward Lambert Svitek, father of Greg Svitek Connie Ojeda, sister of Janie Benitez Ken Wogan, husband of Nora Wogan Irma Williams, mother of Celest Williams Edgar Nash, father of Regan Nash 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: