October 28, 2018 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Reverend Francis M. Macatangay, Pastor

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1 October 28, 2018 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reverend Francis M. Macatangay, Pastor A parish community dedicated to "living and sharing the joy of the Gospel." Sunday, October 28th Joan of Arc Drive Houston, Texas

2 Weekly Page 2 Highlight PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Closed for Lunch 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. SUNDAY MASS Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:00 1:00 p.m.. (Spanish) 3:00 p.m. (Spanish) 5:30 p.m. Life Teen WEEKDAY MASSES Monday 8:15 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) Friday 8:15 a.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. RECONCILIATION Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. Or by appointment Prayer & Life Workshops (Los Talleres de Oración y Vida) The Prayer and Life Workshops (offered in Spanish and English) are a new form of evangelization. Founded by Ignacio Larrañaga, a Franciscan capuchin priest from Spain, this 15 week series offers: A practical method of learning how to pray through learning and practice. A Life Workshop resulting in healing of wounds of the heart, deep peace & serenity. A transforming experience through the contemplation of Jesus image and His characteristics. Please contact Jorge Cardenas for more information at jcardenasrdz@sbcglobal.net or Sonia at soniaacardenas@msn.com. Los Talleres de Oración y Vida, son una nueva forma de Evangelización. Fundados por el Padre Ignacio Larrañaga, sacerdote franciscano, capuchino, originario de España, esta serie de talleres le ofrecen: Un método práctico para aprender a orar a través de la educación y la experiencia. Es un Taller que le servirá de por vida sanación de las heridas del corazón, lo que resultará en paz y serenidad profundas. Una experiencia transformadora a través de la contemplación de la imagen de Jesús y sus características. Por favor, comuníquese con Sonia Cárdenas para recibir más información: (713) soniaacardenas@msn.com Congratulations to the St. Cecilia Catholic School football team for winning the GHCAA Championship game! ALL SAINTS & ALL SOULS November 1 & 2 Thursday, November 1st is The Solemnity of All Saints. This is a holy day of obligation. We will celebrate Mass at 8:15 am (with SCCS), 12:15 pm, and 5:30 pm in English & 7:00 pm in Spanish. Friday, November 2nd is the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed (All Souls). This is not a holy day of obligation. In addition to the regular 8:15 am Mass, we will celebrate a special Mass at 9:30 am for those who would like to observe the day. 2 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

3 Mass Intentions and Readings Mon Tues Wed October 29 October 30 October 31 8:15 am 8:15 am 5:30 pm 8:15 am Diego R. Colunga Carlos Sera Karen May Adela Villareal Holender Eph 4:32 5:8 Lk 13:10-17 Eph 5:21-33 Lk 13:18-21 Eph 6:1-9 Lk 13:22-30 Thurs Fri November 1 November 2 8:15 am 12:15 pm 5:30 pm 8:15 am 9:30 am 7:00 am James Richardson Pat Fusaro Theresa Jamail Albert, Cecelia, Albert Louis, Gary & Sylvia Angie Tony Verna Diego R. Colunga Rv 7:2-4, Jn 3:1-3 Mt 5:1-12A Wis 3:1-9 Rom 5:5-11 Mt 25:31-46 Text stcecilia to Sat Sun November 3 November 4 9:00 am 5:00 am 7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 1:00 am 3:00 am 5:30 am Jackie & Terry Dougherty Helen Michael Phil 1:18B-26 Lk 14:1, 7-11 Mrs. Lena Mandola Dt 6:2-6 Matthew Nassab Heb 7:23-28 Barbara Hanson Mk 12:28B-34 Todas las Familias de La Parroquia Celia Sanchez Adela Holender The Pastoral Office will be closed on Thursday, November 1st in observance of All Saints Day. Calendar of Events Event Date Time Place The Legion of Mary: Rosary Fridays (October) 6 p.m. Under the tree(in front of the Parish Office) 6 Meal In A Bag 10/27, 28 After All Masses Sunday Church - Annual All Souls Day Celebration 11/2 9:30 a.m. Chapel 8 Children s Liturgy of the Word 11/4 During Mass St. Cecilia Catholic School 5 The Shepherd Who Didn t Run 11/6 7 p.m. Auditorium 8 EDGE 11/7 7 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Auditorium 5 Prime Timers' Luncheon 11/8 12:00 p.m. Community Center 8 Save the Date: Noche Latina /10 7 p.m. Community Center 9 The Gathering Place 11/13 10 a.m. Community Center - **Due to limited parking on the Church grounds and the neighboring streets, a shuttle service from Bunker Hill Elementary School (11950 Bereavement Taylorcrest) will Group be available on Christmas Eve 11/17 from 2:30 pm to 6:30 After pm.** 9 a.m. Mass Community Center - Room Welcoming Sunday 11/18 After 9 & 11 am Masses Community Center - Room Day Shrines of France 6/20-7/ Toulouse, Lourdes, Arles, Paris & More 6 3

4 Stewardship Collections for October 21 Collections for October 14 5:00 p.m. Saturday $3, :00 p.m. Saturday $4, :30 a.m. Sunday $2, :30 a.m. Sunday $3, :00 a.m. Sunday $5, :00 a.m. Sunday $3, :00 a.m. Sunday $5, :00 a.m. Sunday $5, :00 p.m. Sunday $1, :00 p.m. Sunday $2, :00 p.m. Sunday $1, :00 p.m. Sunday $ :30 p.m. Sunday $5, :30 p.m. Sunday $3, Mail and Drop-offs $8, Mail and Drop-offs $9, Faith Direct $29, Faith Direct $65, Large Donations $4, Large Donations $5, Stock Donations - Stock Donations - Candle Monies $ Candle Monies $ Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) 2018 Goal $330, Pledged $312, Paid $291, Participants 625 Second Collection October 28 DSF (Spanish Masses) Week Total $70, Week Total $103, November 4 Retired Priests Fund Children's Collection Propagation of the Faith $ $5, Children's Collection $ $ November 11 SVdP Collection Please Pray for the Sick and Departed Please pray for all of those who are ill, including: Mary Ann Long Tisha Keener Jones Jessica Caballero Baby Leona Canada Susie Lesandrini Mark Rossi Jim Mahoney Cher Woock Ann Schnitzer Joanne Radford John Fitzgerald Peggy Gilliard Angela Cortez Araceli Villareal Maurice Mitterling Baby Leona Canada Neal R. Gassman Samie Battaglia Kurt Juracek Margo Lipka Bill McGinnis Children s Collection Please pray for the souls of the faithful departed. 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: 4 October 28, 2018 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 My good deed was... I ran with my mom. I said sorry to daddy. I said the rosary twice this week.

5 Youth Ministry News High School David Thies: Life Teen is ON this Sunday, October 21st! First year students will hear a talk on morality while second year students will learn about the saints. There is NO Life Teen next Sunday because we will be on Confirmation Retreat. Confirmation Retreat Registration (Nov. 2-4 or Feb. 1-3) A Confirmation Retreat is REQUIRED for all youth getting Confirmed. We offer two options for retreats 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 much more! Middle School Allison Reynolds: areynolds@saintcecilia.org Registration for Edge is Now Open! It is going to be a great year, please join us! Our catechesis for Edge this year will be focused on the Liturgy, which is wonderful since our patron for the year is St. Jose Sanchez del Rio, who loved Jesus dearly. Please join us for a special year; it s never too late! NEXT EDGE: November 7 Edge, Navigating the Terrain (Night on Church as Place of Worship) November 14 Edge, The Approach (Night on the Mass) Edge is always accepting volunteers! Please contact Allie if you feel called. Visit our website at Faith Formation for Children Rosemary Munoz: rmunoz@saintcecilia.org Cecilia Morillo: cmorillo@saintcecilia.org 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 available. KIDs Club Schedule: Classes are in St. Cecilia school building. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. sessions: October 28th Wednesday 6:15 p.m. session: October 24th. For a program calendar please visit https Children s Liturgy of the Word: October 28th during the 9:00 a.m. Mass. November 4th, 11th and 18th during the 9:00 a.m. Mass. 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. Baptisms We welcome, through the Sacrament of Baptism, the following child into the Church and our parish family: Avery Elizabeth Breckon, daughter of Andia Christine Yazdani-Beioky and Patrick James Brekon James Benjamin Gentry, son of Jessica Amy Norton and James Benjamin Gentry Jr. Olivia Loyce Burton, daughter of Veronica Alejandra Mejia and Matthew Trent Burton Camila Valeria Barajas, daughter of Veronica Guadalupe Castillo and Sergio Ivan Barajas Fatima Cortazar, daughter of Rocio Oviedo Jimenez and Pedro Cortazar Lopez Sebastian Victor Alvarez, son of Marlene Ortega and Victor Raul Alvarez Santiago Villalobos, son of Yaquelin Perez and Santiago Villalobos Salgado 5

6 Weekly Announcements & News 12 Day Shrines of France Pilgrimage October Rosary Challenge: The Legion of Mary 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) Last year we managed to offer 1 million Hail Mary s to Our Lady. This year we would like to double this amount and offer 2 million or more. October Rosaries: Rosary in the Chapel half an hour before every Sunday Mass (including Saturday before the 5 pm mass) Rosary at 6:00 pm under the tree every Friday in October Rosary after 9:00 am mass on Saturdays We will have Rosaries, Rosary pamphlets and Rosary pledge cards in the Narthex. Please fill out the pledge cards and place them in the box. Yarn Needed For Scarves Ministry 12 Day Germany & Oberammergau Passion Play Tour June 11 22, 2020 $4, 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 Surcharges - Which Might Subject To Change, And Tips To Guides And Drivers. For more information call Elaine Rossi at (713) The Scarves Ministry works year-round to make items that are delivered to the homeless in December. We need your assistance. We are in need of yarn to make these wonderful creations. If you would like to contribute, purchase yarn at your favorite shop and bring it to the pastoral office. Thank you very much for your donations that allow this ministry to continue making these creations for our less fortunate neighbors. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Kuper at scarvesministry@gmail.com. St. Cecilia Parish Nursery is Looking for Babysitters If you need a part-time position and like to work with children, then this job is for you! St. Cecilia Parish Nursery is looking for babysitters to work a variety of shifts including, but not limited to, Sunday liturgies and weekday church sponsored events. If you are interested and want more details, please contact Martina Razo at mrazo@saintcecilia.org Si, necesitas un trabajo de medio tiempo y te gusta trabajar con niños, entonces este trabajo es para ti! La Guardería Infantil de la Iglesia de Sta. Cecilia está buscando proveedoras del cuidado infantil para trabajar una variedad de eventos patrocinados por la parroquia incluyendo los Domingo y días de la semana. Para más detalles, por favor contacten a Martina Razo por mrazo@saintcecilia.org 6 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

7 St. Cecilia Life Long Faith Formation Theme Embracing Christ at Mass: Why do you attend? 8 Reasons to Go to Mass (PART 2) "Mass is boring." "I don't get anything out of Mass why should I go?" "Why can't I just pray alone?" These are common feelings, especially among young people but among many adults as well. How should we respond. 5. What we do at Mass. The Mass is first of all a sacrifice the perfect sacrifice, created by Jesus. Through the priest we offer Jesus, Body and Blood, to the Father, just as Jesus offered Himself to the Father on the Cross. In an unbloody way, we repeat make present Christ's death and Resurrection. Through this memorial of Jesus, we offer God our praise, sorrow for our sins, and deepest thanks.the Mass is also a meal. At the Consecration, the bread and wine, through the power of the Holy Spirit, become the Body and Blood of Christ. Not a mere symbol, but Jesus's real flesh and real blood, under the appearance of bread and wine. When we receive Holy Communion, we receive Jesus Himself. He is real food for our soul. He said this very plainly: I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. My flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him. (John 6:55-56). 6. What are the benefits of Holy Communion? It strengthens our union with Jesus; He lives within us in a special way. It cleanses us from venial sins. (Mortal sins require forgiveness in Confession.) It gives us grace to avoid sin in the future. It increases our love of God and neighbor. 7. Why do we have to worship with other people? God made us social beings. He wants us to come together in community to worship Him. Jesus said, "Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I." (Matthew 18:20) 8. What are the consequences for others if we stop going to Mass? James Stenson points out: Our ancestors risked persecution, even death, to be able to take part in Mass. When you have children someday, they will need the graces and strength that come from the Mass. If you fail to pass it on because of your own indifference, you will do the gravest injustice to them and to God. You have the power to snuff out, in one generation, the faith that has sustained your family for generations. This is an enormous responsibility. You will have to answer to God for it. The benefits of Mass.If we give God a chance, He will help us experience the tremendous benefits of the Mass and the Eucharist. James Stenson writes: "Be patient. Bring an attitude of prayer and thanksgiving to Mass, and you will reap great spiritual riches: consolation, confidence, peace, deep happiness, and spiritual strength for the challenges of life." Mother Teresa once wrote: "Jesus is my God / Jesus is my Spouse / Jesus is my Life / Jesus is my Everything. Because of this, I am never afraid." Mother Teresa went to Mass every day. If we love the Mass as she did, we, too, will live in Jesus and he in us, and will we never be afraid. THOMAS LICKONA (used with permission) 7

8 Weekly Announcements & News Annual All Souls Day Celebration Thursday, November 8th 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 luncheon, call Colleen Bryse at (713) For questions concerning bridge, dominoes and card games, please Linda at ljkearney64@gmail.com. November 2nd at 9:30 a.m. Come light a candle and place it in our chapel in memory of your loved one. Reception in the Youth Room following Mass. For more information call Deacon Frank or Colleen Bryse at (713) Serie de oradores: La fe importa (Español) El pastor que no huyo: Bendito Stanley Rother lunes 5 de noviembre, 7 pm Centro Comunitario Por María Ruiz Scaperlanda, escritora y periodista católica Faith Matters Speaker (English) The Shepherd Who Didn t Run: Fr. Stanley Rother, Martyr Tuesday, November 6 at 7 pm in the Auditorium By María Ruiz Scaperlanda, Catholic Writer & Journalist 8

9 Weekly Announcements & News Noche Latina 2018 Vamos a la Feria! $35 por boleto Adultos solamente Baile comida y bebida Subasta silenciosa fotos, y más! $35 Per Ticket Adults Only Dance, Food and Drinks Silent Auction Pictures and more! Solamente tenemos 300 boletos. There are only 300 tickets available for sale. sábado, 10 de noviembre pm 12 am Saturday, November 10, pm 12 am St. Cecilia Community Center 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 Every Saturday 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Juventud y Esperanza Group 1st Saturday of each month 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Movimiento Familiar Cristiano 2nd Saturday of each month 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Virgen de Guadalupe Peregrina 3rd Friday of each month 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Noche Bíblica 3rd Saturday of each month 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Maranathá Young Adult Group 4th Saturday of each month 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Matachines October 28,

10 PARISH CONTACT INFORMATION CLERGY Reverend Francis M. Macatangay, Pastor Reverend Paul Foltyn, Parochial Vicar Reverend Giovanni Nguyen, Parochial Vicar Deacon Frank Davis, III Deacon Greg Evans Deacon Sam Mancuso Deacon Don Bradley - Retired MINISTRY DIRECTORS Andrew Meinen Director of Liturgy & Music ameinen@saintcecilia.org Karen Ann Martin Director of Life-Long Faith Formation karenann@saintcecilia.org Tonia Candelario Interim Director of Community Life & Stewardship tcandelario@saintcecilia.org Daisy O Halloran Director of Parish Administration dohalloran@saintcecilia.org Mr. Jeff Matthews Day School Principal jmatthews@saintcecilia.org LITURGY & MUSIC Lindsey Boulanger Administrative Assistant lboulanger@saintcecilia.org COMMUNITY LIFE & STEWARDSHIP Yesenia Andablo yandablo@saintcecilia.org Maribel Mendoza mmendoza@saintcecilia.org LIFE-LONG FAITH FORMATION Mayra Morales Administrative Assistant mmorales@saintcecilia.org Adult/RCIA Kimberly Newcomb knewcomb@saintcecilia.org 10 October 28, 2018 Family Life Pastoral Care Frank Davis fdavis@saintcecilia.org Colleen Bryse cbryse@saintcecilia.org Children: Rosemary Munoz rmunoz@saintcecilia.org Cecilia Morillo cmorillo@saintcecilia.org Youth Ministry (High School): David Thies dthies@saintcecilia.org Youth Ministry (Middle School): Allison Reynolds areynolds@saintcecilia.org Parish Nursery Martina Razo mrazo@saintcecilia.org ADMINISTRATION 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 Janie Benitez Night Receptionist jbenitez@saintcecilia.org Maintenance Crew Faustino Villafana Richard Campo Yadi Jacquez Genaro Ontiveros Fidel Razo Jeronimo Villafana Carlos Razo Jose Rodriguez PASTORAL COUNCIL Meets 2 nd Tuesday of each month. Jeff Laird, Chairperson. Members: Fr. Francis Macatangay, Debra Campbell, Emily Coulter, Ricardo Fernandez, Michelle Forrester, Allan Klenke, Elsie Laynez, Jane Mancuso, Gil Ramon, Fran Serena, Jeanmarie Stevenson, and Missy Wibbelsman. Please us at: pastoralcouncil@saintcecilia.org FINANCE COUNCIL Meets 4 th 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 and Mary Yokubaitis OUTREACH MINISTRIES The Society of St. Vincent De Paul Office (For assistance to those in need) (713) Bereavement (713) Second Saturday of each month after 9 a.m. Mass in the Community Center room 201 Birthright Office (713) Gabriel Project Office (713) The Gathering Place Lorrie Dawlearn (713) Tom Breaux (713) ext. 210 Second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Community Center For a complete list of ministries, please visit us at In the event of life & death emergencies after office hours (if a priest is needed), please call (713) The Sunday Bulletin deadline is each Friday at 12 p.m. (2 weeks in advance of publication date) bulletin@saintcecilia.org