St. Cecilia Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston 11720 Drive · Houston, Texas · 77024-2602 · 713-465-3414 · www.SaintCecilia.org

CLERGY SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Reverend Francis M. Macatangay, Pastor Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Reverend Paul Foltyn, Parochial Vicar Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, and 11:00 a.m. (English) Reverend Giovanni Nguyen, Parochial Vicar 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. (Spanish) Deacon Frank Davis, III 5:30 p.m. Life Teen (English) Deacon Greg Evans Deacon Sam Mancuso WEEKDAY MASSES Deacon Don Bradley - Retired Monday: 8:15 a.m. Tuesday: 8:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PARISH STAFF Wednesday: 8:15 a.m. Director of Liturgy and Music Thursday: 8:15 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. (Spanish) Mr. Andrew Meinen, [email protected] Friday: 8:15 a.m. Director of Lifelong Faith Formation Saturday: 9:00 a.m. Ms. Karen Ann Martin, [email protected] Director of Community Life and Stewardship RECONCILIATION Ms. Stasie Smith, [email protected] Saturday: 3:30-4:30 p.m. or appointment Director of Parish Administration Ms. Daisy O’Halloran, [email protected] PASTORAL OFFICE: Day School Principal 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Mr. Jeff Matthews, [email protected] 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Closed for Lunch PASTORAL COUNCIL Please call the Pastoral Office for Anointing of the Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month. Sick, for Marriage Preparation, and for Baptism. Jeff Laird, Chairperson. Members: Fr. Francis Ma- *In the event of life & death emergencies after office catangay, Debra Campbell, Emily Coulter, Ricardo hours (if a priest is needed), please call 713-416-3222. Fernandez, Michelle Forrester, Allan Klenke, Elsie Laynez, Jane Mancuso, Gil Ramon, Fran Serena, THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OFFICE Jeanmarie Stevenson, and Missy Wibbelsman. (for assistance to those in need) 713-468-1185 Questions or comments? Please email us at: [email protected] BIRTHRIGHT OFFICE: 713-465-4058

FINANCE COUNCIL PROJECT OFFICE: 713-225-5826 Meets 4th Tuesday of each month. Billy , Chairperson. Members: Fr. Francis The Sunday Bulletin deadline is each Friday at 12 p.m. Macatangay, Maria Bahena, Christina Carroll, Tam- (2 weeks in advance of publication date) my Coker, Pedro Correa, Kristi Hyzak, Daisy O’Hallo- Email requests to: [email protected] ran, Steve Landry, and Lloyd Waguespack Page 2 | August 5, 2018 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Weekly Highlight Faith Formation Registration is NOW OPEN: Parish KID’s Club, EDGE & Life Teen Administration: (Also open, 1st Sacrament and Confirmation)

Daisy O’Halloran KIDs Club Registration (Elementary) Director Children Pre-Kinder (4 years old) to 5th Grades [email protected] • English Classes Jorge Cardenas Sundays, 9:30 am - 10:45 am Associate Director Wednesdays, 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm [email protected] • Spanish Classes Sunday, 11:30 am - 12:45 pm Lloyd Waguespack Wednesdays, 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Accountant [email protected] EDGE Registration (Middle School) Youth 6th – 8th Grades Elaine Rossi • EDGE Nights Parish Secretary Wednesdays, 7 pm - 8:15 pm [email protected] Life Teen Registration (High School) Mirta Garcia Teens 9th -12th Grades Parish Receptionist • Life Nights [email protected] Sundays, 7 pm - 8:30 pm following 5:30 Life Teen Mass

Maintenance Crew WAYS TO REGISTER: • Online at www.saintcecilia.org under Lifelong Faith Formation Faustino Villafana • Parish Office during business hours Maintenance Supervisor • Onsite after Masses on the weekend of August 18 and 19, 2018 • Questions? Call the parish office 713-465-3414 Richard Campo Maintnance Associate Faith Formation Volunteers Needed! KID’s Club wants to be successful in helping all parents fulfill their responsibility in the Genaro Ontiveros formation of the faith of their children. We are in great need of: Fidel Razo • Catechist (teachers) • Catechist Assistants (aides) Jeronimo Villafana • Hall Monitors Carlos Razo EDGE & Life Teen Volunteers, these youth & teens need adults to support them • Core Team (Small Group Leaders) Jose Rodriguez • Food support • Many other volunteer roles Life-Long Faith Formation: No experience is necessary. You can fill out a volunteer form on our website or come to the registration on August 18th & 19th. All volunteers need to be VIRTUS trained (please Karen Ann Martin go to www.virtus.org) Questions? Please visit our websitewww.saintcecilia.org or contact Director the office at 713-465-3414. [email protected] Holy Day of Obligation Welcoming Sunday Mayra Morales Administrative Assistant If you are interested in making St. Cecilia SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION [email protected] your parish home, we welcome you and OF THE BLESSED MARY Adult/RCIA: invite you to stop by Room 204 of the INTO Community Center after the 9:00 and Kimberly Newcomb 11:00 a.m. Masses. All are welcome! [email protected] A Holy Day of Obligation – Mass Schedule Our next Welcoming Sunday is August Pastoral Care: 19th. Wednesday, August 15 Frank Davis Meet Fr. Francis, members of the Pasto- [email protected] In English - 8:15 am (with St. Cecilia ral Staff, Pastoral Council and some of the Colleen Bryse Catholic School), 12:15 pm & 5:30 pm ministry groups to learn more about our [email protected] wonderful parish. Registration forms and En español – 7:00 pm stewardship materials will be available. Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 5, 2018 | Page 3

Mass Intentions and Readings for the Week Monday, Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 8:15 a.m. Joyce Durfee-Gertsman † August 6th 2 Pt 1:16-19 Mk 9:2-10 Tuesday, Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22 8:15 a.m. Terry D. Mesecher † August 7th Mt 14:22-36 or 5:30 p.m. Hoe Thi Truong † Mt 15:1-2, 10-14

Wednesday, Jer 31:1-7 8:15 a.m. Vita Rose † Liturgy and Music: August 8th Mt 15: 21-28 Andrew Meinen Thursday, Jer 31:31-34 8:15 a.m. James Mackey † Director August 9th Mt 16:13-23 7:00 p.m. Diacono Roberto Chavez † [email protected] Friday, 2 Cor 9:6-10 8:15 a.m. Mildred & Jim Wanja † August 10th JN 12:24-26 Saturday, Hab 1:12—2:4 9:00 a.m. Florencio August 11th Mt 17:14-20 5:00 p.m. In thanksgiving to God Sunday, 1 Kgs 19:4-8 7:30 a.m. Jeffery Olexa † August 12th Eph 4:30—5:2 9:00 a.m. Sebastian Lamar † Jn 6:41-51 11:00 a.m. All Parish Families 1:00 p.m. Carlos Sera † View our Mass Intentions 3:00 p.m. Ramona Quintanilla Online: 5:30 p.m. Vita Rose † www.saintcecilia.org/ mass-intentions

Event Date Time Place

Children’s Liturgy of the Word 8/5 During 9 a.m. Mass St. Cecilia Catholic School 6 Core Team Interest Social 8/8 7 p.m. Youth Room 7 Prime Timers' Luncheon 8/9 12:00 p.m. Community Center 5 Concert for Life 2018 8/9 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Revention Music Center 9 “In a Day” Apologetics Workshop! 8/11 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Community Center - Room 204 5

Bereavement Group 8/ 11 After 9 a.m. Mass Community Center - Room 201 5 The Gathering Place 8/14 10 a.m. Community Center 10 Solemnity of the Assumption 8/15 Parish Office Closed Parish Office Closed 2 **Due to limited parking on the Church grounds and the neighboring streets, a shuttle service from Bunker Hill Elementary School (11950 RegisterTaylorcrest) for will KIDs be availableClub on Christmas Eve from8/18, 2:30 19 pm to 6:30After pm.** all Mass Community Center 6 Welcoming Sunday 8/19 After 9 & 11 am Masses Community Center - Room 204 2 Life Teen 2018-2019 8/21 9 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Youth Room 7 Family Movie Night 9/10 6:30 p.m. Auditorium 5 Save the Date: Noche Latina 2018 11/10 7 p.m. Community Center - Page 4 | August 5, 2018 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Stewardship

Collections for July 29 Collections for July 22 Community Life and 5:00 p.m. Saturday $3,854.00 5:00 p.m. Saturday $2,218.00 Stewardship: 7:30 a.m. Sunday $3,596.58 7:30 a.m. Sunday $2,553.00 Stasie Smith 9:00 a.m. Sunday $2,051.00 9:00 a.m. Sunday $2,570.00 Director 11:00 a.m. Sunday $4,934.00 11:00 a.m. Sunday $3,582.00 [email protected] 1:00 p.m. Sunday $1,861.00 1:00 p.m. Sunday $1,835.50 Tonia Candelario [email protected] 3:00 p.m. Sunday $1,112.50 3:00 p.m. Sunday $1,261.00 5:30 p.m. Sunday $2,874.00 5:30 p.m. Sunday $4,041.58 Yesenia Andablo [email protected] Mail and Drop-offs $7,905.01 Mail and Drop-offs $6,588.28 Faith Direct - Faith Direct $30,740.95 Large Donations $2,250.00 Large Donations - Stock Donations - Stock Donations - Second Collections: Candle Monies $568.50 Candle Monies $488.00

August 5th: SVdP Collection Week Total $31,006.59 Week Total $57,878.31 August 12th: Infirm Priests Children's Collection $415.00 Children's Collection $642.00 DSF $525.00 Peter's Pence $4,264.00

www.SaintCecilia.org Diocesan Services Fund THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Participation Goal: Total Registered Families at $330,000 St. Cecilia: 4500 Pledged: Families $293,701.51 (89%) Participating in DSF: Paid: 194 (4%) $255,637.36 (77%)

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Prime Timers' Luncheon

Thursday, August 9th Community Center

Prime Timers’ August luncheon will be on Thursday, August 9th. Come play bridge, dom- inoes, and card games. Lunch is $5.00 and will be served at noon. If you have a question concerning the luncheon, call Colleen Bryse at 713-465-3414. For questions concerning bridge, dominoes and card games, please email Linda at [email protected].

“In a Day” Apologetics Workshop!

Saturday, August 11, 2018 St. Cecilia Catholic Church Community Center – Room 204

8:30 - 9:00 a.m. – Check In & Onsite Registration 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. – Program $10 per person

In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to answer questions about our faith, and how to have productive, non-confrontational conversations with your non-Catholic family members and friends.

Questions? Contact: Colleen Stokes at [email protected] or 832-928-2310. RCIA 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, Confirma- tion, and Eucharist during the Easter season.

Please contact Kimberly Newcomb for more information at [email protected]

Bereavement Saturday, August 11th 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 Bereavement Group. 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.

Family Life Ministry: Family Movie Night

Friday, August 10 at 6:30 p.m. Auditorium

Bring blankets, folding chairs and do not forget to wear something comfortable to watch the movie.

Popcorn and snacks will be provided. Page 6 | August 5, 2018 Eighteenth 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), [email protected] or Cecilia Morillo at [email protected].

Faith Formation (CCE) for children with special needs: This is the third year we are offering this class. Contact us if you or someone you know can benefit from this program. Family Life: KIDs Club Registration: Alicia Quintanilla Registration forms for KIDs Club for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year are [email protected] available in the parish office and on the parish website. Simply vist: www.saintcecilia.org/children Children: There will also be an opportunity to register for KIDs Club on the weekend of Rosemary Munoz August 18th - 19th after all Masses in the Community Center. [email protected] KIDs Club Volunteers: Cecilia Morillo There will be a meeting on Saturday, August 25, please save the date. Expect an [email protected] e-mail with more information.

Parish Nursery: Volunteers needed: Volunteers are needed for the Special Needs class. No experience is necessary, just Martina Razo a desire to share your faith with the children of our parish. [email protected] Children’s Liturgy of the Word: August 5th, 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:

Emma Antoinette Grantham, daughter of Nicole Teresa and Taylor Patrick Grantham Jackson Thomas Avery, son of Alina Marie and Jarrett Leighton Avery Levi Sean Vasquez-Cancino, son of Ninfa Yoana and Ernesto Agustín Vasquez

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 helped an injured bird. • I saved some cookies for my sister. • I fed our new pet, a small cat. • I gave a glass of water to my grandma. • I donated my money. • I did not complain the entire day. • I took some toys that I did not need and gave them away. • I gave my mom flowers for her birthday. Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 5, 2018 | Page 7

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 prepara- tion 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 Youth Ministry a great opportunity for Confirmed Youth to start/continue serving in the Church. : (High School) Freshmen Retreat – October 12-14, Pine Cove | Columbus, TX Thies

The freshmen retreat (October 12-14) is AWESOME! The retreat theme is Psalm 139 [email protected] 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. Regis- tration forms are in the youth room.

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!

Youth Ministry (Middle School)

Registration for Edge 2018 – 2019 is now open! Emma Antoinette Grantham, daughter of Nicole Teresa and Taylor Patrick Grantham Jackson Thomas Avery, son of Alina Marie and Jarrett Leighton Avery Please visit our website at www.saintcecilia.org/middle-school Levi Sean Vasquez-Cancino, son of Ninfa Yoana and Ernesto Agustín Vasquez

Youth Ministry (Middle School):

Allison Reynolds [email protected] Page 8| August 5, 2018 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Training for NEW Extra-ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist 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:

• 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.

Thank you! - The Gabriel Project The Gabriel Project would like to express a heartfelt thank you for your generous contributions to our Baby Bottle Fundraiser in June. It was a huge success and the funds will help replenish our much-needed, big ticket items for our moms (cribs, carseats, strollers, pack & plays). Thank you!

El Proyecto Gabriel desea expresar un sincero agradecimiento por sus generosas contribuciones a nuestra Recaudación de fondos para bebés en junio. Fue un gran éxito y los fondos ayudarán a reabastecer nuestros tan necesarios y grandes artículos para nuestras mamás (cunas, asientos de carro, carritos de paseo, pack y juegos). ¡Gracias!

De Católicos Practicantes a Apostoles Misioneros Jovenes Adultos | Maranatha Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 5, 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, [email protected] 713-705-0632.

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

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Loving Embrace 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 Shannon Lassen options that are morally faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church. For in- 832-978-6716 formation contact Shannon Lassen at 832-978-6716 or infertilitysupporthous- [email protected].

The Gathering Place The Gathering Place is a stimulating, for a loved one with dementia while loving and fun environment where vol- they enjoy games, crafts, entertainment, unteers offer interactive and affirming lunch and other fun activities. Caregiv- activities designed for members of the ers may choose to use this opportuni- congregation and community who suf- ty for respite, or may opt to participate fer with memory loss. The program is along with their care partner. free. To volunteer, call Lorrie Dawlearn at Lorrie Dawlearn The Gathering Place is a partnership be- 713-783-7903. To register a loved one 713-783-7903 tween St. Cecilia and Interfaith CarePart- to attend this free program, please con- Tom Breaux ners and is one of 58 participating con- tact Tom Breaux at 713-682-5995 ext. 713-682-5995 ext. 210 gregations that offer 3 1/2 hours of 210. respite from the challenges of caring

Please Pray for the Sick and the Departed Please pray for all of those who are ill, including: Melissa Kearney Maureen Peltier Arnold Neu Mark Rossi Audrey Hernandez Sydney Nelms Jo Ann Pinto Mary Ann Long Jessica Caballero John Poole Fidel Razo Ed Walsh Kathleen Asdorin Sharon Taylor Betty Nunnally Theresa Jamail Mollie Ellis Ramona Quintanilla

Please pray for the souls of the faithful departed. John Lucci, husband of Joan Lucci Please contact Zygmont Jankowski, father of Leon Jankowski Deacon Frank Davis at Jackie Dougherty [email protected] Eugenio Carola, brother of Fr. Joe Carola Helen Michael, mother of Missy, Melanie and Mike or Colleen Bryse at Karen May, sister of Sharon Farnham cbryse@saintcecilia. Barbara Hanson, mother of Kurt Hanson and Tina Mcarthy org if you or a family Adela Holender, mother of Donnie Holender member are ill or in the hospital. “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.