St. Cecilia Catholic Church

St. Cecilia Catholic Church Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston 11720 Joan of Arc Drive Houston, Texas 77024-2602 713-465-3414 www.saintcecilia.org 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 PARISH STAFF Director of Liturgy and Music Mr. Andrew Meinen, ameinen@saintcecilia.org Director of Lifelong Faith Formation Ms. Karen Ann Martin, karenann@saintcecilia.org Director of Community Life and Stewardship Ms. Stasie Smith, ssmith@saintcecilia.org 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. 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. Questions or comments? Please email us at: pastoralcouncil@saintcecilia.org FINANCE COUNCIL Meets 4 th Tuesday of each month. Billy Ambrose, Chairperson. Members: Fr. Francis Macatangay, Maria Bahena, Christina Carroll, 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: bulletin@saintcecilia.org

Page 2 August 12, 2018 Nineteenth 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 Maintenance Crew Faustino Villafana Maintenance Supervisor Richard Campo Maintnance Associate Genaro Ontiveros Fidel Razo Jeronimo Villafana Carlos Razo Jose Rodriguez 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 Charitable Giving Committee Report St. Cecilia Catholic Community donates a portion of its funds to organizations that improve people s lives, as a way to live and share the joy of the gospel in the broader community. After much prayer and discussion, the 10 parishioners who comprised the committee this year decided to disperse funds to sister parishes who were harmed by Hurricane Harvey. We distributed $80,000 to eight parishes which the archdiocese identified as needing assistance beyond what insurance and archdiocesan funds could provide. After visiting each parish to verify the need, the committee presented their recommendations to Fr. Francis, who approved them. Photos of the challenges faced by each parish will be shown after the 7:30, 9, and 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. Masses on August 19. And, the choir from St. Benedict the Abbott will be joining us to sing at our 11 a.m. Mass that day in gratitude. Please keep these parishes in your prayers as they strive to rebuild. Below are the parishes we assisted and how they will use the money. 1. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel - Sound system, liturgical books and hymnals 2. St. Augustine - Electrical station 3. St. Benedict the Abbott Rebuild rectory, add gates to improve campus security 4. St. Christopher Rectory and school roof and ceiling repair 5. St. Francis of Assis - Marian altar for chapel, electric piano, photocopier 6. St. Gregory the Great - Classroom interior repairs, furnishings for rectory 7. St. Joseph Baytown Resealing school windows 8. St. Pius V - Church organ repairs 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! Our next Welcoming Sunday is August 19th. Welcoming Sunday 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.

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 12, 2018 Page 3 Mass Intentions and Readings for the Week Monday, August 13th Tuesday, August 14th Ez 1:2-5, 24-28C Mt 17:22-27 Ez 2:8 3:4 Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 8:15 a.m. Ethyl Harris 8:15 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Virginia Grizzaffi Hoe Thi Truong Wednesday, August 15th Thursday, August 16th Friday, August 17th Saturday, August 18th Sunday, August 19th 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2 1 Cor 15:54B-57 Lk 11:27-28 Ez 12:1-12 Mt 18:21 19:1 Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or Ez 16:59-63 Mt 19:3-12 Ez 18:1-10, 13B, 30-32 Mt 19:13-15 Prv 9:1-6 Eph 5:15-20 Jn 6:51-58 8:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:15 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Albert, Cecilia, Albert Louis, Gary & Sylvia Angie Diego Colunga Mr. Mrs. Dominique & Maria Nguyen Thi Thier Carlos Sera Susana De Ayala Arcelia Flores Rivera 8:15 a.m. Martha Liew 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. View our Mass Intentions Online: www.saintcecilia.org/mass-intentions Lilly Bradley Vincent Joseph Mandola Mary Jane Gwin Iluminada Calayag All Parish Families Vicente & Leopolo Diaz Carlos Sera Mike Mc Crory Liturgy and Music: Andrew Meinen Director ameinen@saintcecilia.org The Parish Office will be closed on Wednesday, August 15th in observance of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Parish Office will be closed on Aug. 17 due to our Staff Day of Prayer. Event Date Time Place Children s Liturgy of the Word 8/12,19 During 9 a.m. Mass St. Cecilia Catholic School 6 The Gathering Place 8/14 10 a.m. Community Center 10 Solemnity of the Assumption 8/15 Parish Office Closed Parish Office Closed 2 Jovenes Adultos Maranatha Retiro 8/17, 18 - - 9 Register for KIDs Club 8/18, 19 After all Mass Community Center 6 Welcoming Sunday 8/19 After 9 & 11 am Masses Community Center - Room 204 2 Confirmation Preparation Meeting 8/21 9 am or 6:30 pm Youth Room Life Teen 2018-2019 8/21 9 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Youth Room 7 **Due to limited parking on the Church grounds and the neighboring streets, a shuttle service from Bunker Hill Elementary School (11950 Militia Mariae Kickoff 8/25 6 pm - 10 pm Youth Room 7 Taylorcrest) will be available on Christmas Eve from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm.** EDGE: Core Team Retreat\Training 8/25 9:00 a.m. St. Cecilia Catholic Chrch 7 Bereavement Group 9/8 After 9 a.m. Mass Community Center - Room 201 5 Prime Timers' Luncheon 9/20 12:00 p.m. Community Center 5 Save the Date: Noche Latina 2018 11/10 7 p.m. Community Center 8

Page 4 August 12, 2018 Nineteenth 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 Second Collections: Collections for August 5 Collections for July 29 5:00 p.m. Saturday $ 4,577.00 5:00 p.m. Saturday $3,854.00 7:30 a.m. Sunday $4,259.70 7:30 a.m. Sunday $3,596.58 9:00 a.m. Sunday $3,470.00 9:00 a.m. Sunday $2,051.00 11:00 a.m. Sunday $6,034.00 11:00 a.m. Sunday $4,934.00 1:00 p.m. Sunday $2,951.00 1:00 p.m. Sunday $1,861.00 3:00 p.m. Sunday $1,083.00 3:00 p.m. Sunday $1,112.50 5:30 p.m. Sunday $3,329.00 5:30 p.m. Sunday $2,874.00 Mail and Drop-offs $6,690.00 Mail and Drop-offs $7,905.01 Faith Direct - Faith Direct - Large Donations - Large Donations $2,250.00 Stock Donations - Stock Donations - Candle Monies - Candle Monies $568.50 August 12th: Infirm Priests August 19th, 26th: DSF (Spanish Masses Only) Week Total Children's Collection DSF $32,393.70 $455.00 - Week Total Children's Collection DSF $31,006.59 $415.00 $525.00 www.saintcecilia.org Diocesan Services Fund Participation Total Registered Families at St. Cecilia: 4500 Families Participating in DSF: 194 (4%) THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Goal: $330,000 Pledged: $297,220.51 (90%) Paid: $259,056.36 (78%) We love having you as part of our flock! Let s keep in touch! Get updates via email & text Visit our church at: flocknote.com/stceciliahouston Subscribe: Text stcecilia to 84576 from your phone!

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 12, 2018 Page 5 SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY INTO HEAVEN A Holy Day of Obligation Mass Schedule Wednesday, August 15 In English - 8:15 am (with St. Cecilia Catholic School), 12:15 pm & 5:30 pm En español 7:00 pm Holy Day of Obligation Training for NEW Extra-ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist has been scheduled, and a number of opportunities to attend will be offered. These lay ministers assist the regular ministers of the Eucharist (the ordained) with the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ in the Eucharist to the faithful at Mass, as well as those in the hospital or the homebound. The requirements for serving as an EMHC are: Training for NEW Extra-ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist 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 mariage. Please RSVP to attend one of the training sessions at www.saintcecilia.org/emhc. Contact Andrew Meinen in the Pastoral Office with any questions. Have you thought about becoming a Catholic, or do you know someone who has? We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. Please contact Kimberly Newcomb for more information at knewcomb@saintcecilia.org RCIA Bereavement Saturday, September 8th Community 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. Cecilia BereavementGroup. We meet the second Saturday of each month. Please join us at our next meeting. If you have questions please call Deacon Frank Davis or Colleen Bryse at (713) 465-3414. Thursday, September 20th Community Center Prime Timers' Luncheon Prime Timers September luncheon will be on Thursday, September 20th. 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 ljkearney64@gmail.com.

Page 6 August 12, 2018 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Religious Education for Children 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), rmunoz@saintcecilia.org or Cecilia Morillo at cmorillo@saintcecilia.org. 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 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 Registration: Registration forms for KIDs Club for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year are available in the parish office and on the parish website. Simply vist: www.saintcecilia.org/children There will also be an opportunity to register for KIDs Club on the weekend of August 18th - 19th after all Masses in the Community Center. KIDs Club Volunteers: Volunteers are need for KIDs Club. Please consider sharing your faith with the children of our parish. There will be a meeting on Saturday, August 25, please save the date. Expect an e-mail with more information. 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. Children s Liturgy of the Word: August 12th and 19th, during the 9:00 a.m. Mass. September 9th, 23rd and 30th, 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: Adam González, son of Griselda Pioquinto and Oscar González Ariana Michelle Pacheco, daughter of Marta María and Gerald Hugo Pacheco Elizabeth Paredes-Sandoval, daughter of Ángela Malenny and William Roberto Paredes May God continue to pour out His blessings on the members of this family, that they may continue to grow in faith and love throughout the years. Children s Collection My good deed was... I help shower my dog. I prayed for the sick including my aunt. I was nice to all of my cousins. I shared my ice cream cake even though I did not want to share it.

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 7 August 12, 2018 Youth Ministry (High School) Registration for Life Teen 2018-2019 Registration for Life Teen and Confirmation preparation is OPEN! Forms are on our website. Please remember that youth must register each year. There will be a mandatory meeting for ALL parents on Tuesday, August 21st at 9 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Room. You can choose which meeting works best for you. At this meeting you will get to meet the Youth Ministers, hear more about the ministry, and get your questions answered. Mandatory Parents Meeting Tuesday August 21st Youth Room 9 am or 6:30 pm - Please Note: Confirmation Preparation works within the Life Teen ministry but has separate meetings and expectations for youth during the immediate preparation year for the sacrament of Confirmation. Militia Mariae Kickoff Saturday August 25th 6 pm - 10 pm Militia Mariae is for those Confirmed Juniors and Seniors that are ready to help lead at St. Cecilia! There are three characteristics that we focus on for these young men and women to learn to incorporate into their lives: SERVANT, LEADER, & DIS- CIPLE. 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 the Church. Freshmen Retreat October 12-14, Pine Cove Columbus, TX The freshmen retreat (October 12-14) is AWESOME! The retreat theme is Psalm 139 and the retreat is meant to build up the youth as they begin this new chapter in high school! The cost is $135 and scholarships are available for the retreat. Registration forms are in the youth room. Youth Ministry (High School): David Thies dthies@saintcecilia.org 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 so much more! Registration for Edge 2018 2019 is Now Open! To register please visit our website at www.saintcecilia.org/middle-school It is going to be a great year, please join us! Youth Ministry (Middle School) WE NEED HELP! Do you feel called to be a part of the Edge Core Team? If you feel a pull on your heart please email Allie. "It was not you who chose Me, but I who chose you " - John 15:15 Core Team Retreat/Training - August 25th from 9 am 1 pm EDGE KICK OFF!: Welcome Social - September 12th Edge meets Wednesday evenings on an average of two Wednesdays a month in the Auditorium 7 pm - 8:15 pm. Edge is the ministry at St. Cecilia for ALL middle school youth. Youth Ministry (Middle School): Allison Reynolds areynolds@saintcecilia.org

Page 8 August 12, 2018 St. Cecilia Life Long Faith Formation Theme 2018-2019 Embracing Christ at Mass: Why do you attend? How do you Participate? What do you gain? It is said, The Mass is the Font & Summit of our Faith. During this year, the ministries of Life Long Faith Formation will do our best to help all of us a parish community, break open these questions. We will provide opportunities to Embrace Christ at Mass in new ways and grow in our understanding of the reality of the Eucharistic experience lived in the midst of our community. Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 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 Noche Latina 2018

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 12, 2018 Page 9 Adoración Perpetua Se necesitan Adoradores para este verano. Este verano hemos visto a muchos adoradores irse debido a sus planes de vacaciones. Necesitamos adoradores en todas las horas del día, todos los días: domingos a sábados. También, necesitamos sustitutos para tomar aquellas horas santas que los adoradores asignados no pueden cubrir. Aquí en Santa Cecilia, la Adoración Eucarística se observa las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana. Mantenemos estrictas medidas de seguridad entre las 10 p.m. y las 6 a.m. Las horas santas pueden comenzar en la hora exacta o a la media hora: su elección. Y puede comprometerse con el día y la hora que le resulte más conveniente. Para inscribirse o mayor información al respecto, favor de contactar a: Jorge Cardenas, jcardenas@saintcecilia. org 713-579-2638; o, Leo De Leon, l.deleonjr@yahoo.com 713-705-0632. 7 Steps to a Superabundant Marriage Join us for 9 consecutive Tuesday evening date nights Starting on September 11 at 6:30 p.m. Secure your spot now by contactingchrissy_schneider@yahoo.com for more details Choice Wine is Coming This Fall! De Católicos Practicantes a Apostoles Misioneros Jovenes Adultos Maranatha

Page 10 August 12, 2018 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Loving Embrace Shannon Lassen 832-978-6716 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 information contact Shannon Lassen at 832-978-6716 or infertilitysupporthouston@gmail.com. The Gathering Place Lorrie Dawlearn 713-783-7903 Tom Breaux 713-682-5995 ext. 210 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 program is free. 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 713-783-7903. To register a loved one to attend this free program, please contact Tom Breaux at 713-682-5995 ext. 210. Please Pray for the Sick and the Departed Please pray for all of those who are ill, including: Melissa Kearney Mark Rossi Jo Ann Pinto John Poole Kathleen Asdorin Betty Nunnally Mollie Ellis Maureen Peltier Audrey Hernandez Mary Ann Long Fidel Razo Sharon Taylor Theresa Jamail Ramona Quintanilla Arnold Neu Sydney Nelms Jessica Caballero Ed Walsh Thomas Stockard 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. John Lucci, husband of Grace Lucci Jack Eaton, brother in law of Linda Eggleton Carolyn Boranda, daughter of Marilyn Wood 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.