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11720 Joan of Arc Drive · Houston, Texas · 77024-2602 | 713-465-3414 | www.SaintCecilia.org December 22, 2019 | Fourth Sunday of Advent Reverend Francis M. Macatangay, Pastor A parish community dedicated to "living and sharing the joy of the Gospel."
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11720 Joan of Arc Drive · Houston, Texas · 77024-2602 | 713-465-3414 | www.SaintCecilia.org
December 22, 2019 | Fourth Sunday of AdventReverend Francis M. Macatangay, Pastor
A parish community dedicated to "living and sharing the joy of the Gospel."
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Closed for Lunch12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
SUNDAY MASSSaturday Vigil
5:00 p.m.Sunday7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m. (Spanish)3:00 p.m. (Spanish)5:30 p.m. Life Teen
WEEKDAY MASSESMonday8:15 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)
Friday8:15 a.m.
Saturday9:00 a.m.
RECONCILIATIONSaturday
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Or by appointment
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Christmas Mass ScheduleTuesday, December 24 – Christmas Eve4:00 pm Mass with Children’s Choir in Church (English)4:15 pm Overflow Masses in the Auditorium and Community Center (English) Incense will not be used at overflow Masses.6:30 pm Mass with Life Teen Band (English)9:00 pm Misa en español (Spanish)11:30 pm Caroling with choir & orchestra (English) Wednesday, December 25 – The Solemnity of Christmas 12:00 am Midnight Mass with choir and orchestra (English)9:00 am Mass with cantor, organ & trumpets (English) Incense will not be used at the 9:00 am Mass.11:00 am Mass with cantor, organ & trumpets (English)
A Message from our PastorDear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
On behalf of the clergy and pastoral staff, I would like to wish you and your family a merry and joyful Christmas.
As we receive the good news of the birth of our Savior, may the Word and Good News made flesh become a light unto our feet, directing us to deeper faith and trust in the One who sent Him. May He guide us into the fullness of life both in its qualitative and quantitative dimensions. May his birth bring us joy that lasts and may his gently radiating love fill our hearts with a love supreme that opens up to those around us.
As we welcome the New Year, may 2020 be a year that is life-giving, fun and filled with every grace and blessing. Impossible a wish as it may be, may it also be a year free of stress and distress!
A Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!
Sincerely in Christ,
Fr. Francis
Christmas Ministry Wish List St. Cecilia's Christmas Ministry Wish List is an opportunity to give directly to the ministries that serve our parish. Please consider making a donation to one or more of these ministries. Find the insert in the bulletin and fill out the form or visit the website below to make your contribution online.
www.saintcecilia.org/christmaswishlist
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Letita Rita Brady †, Benny Andrew Rivas † & Trang Ngyyen †
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Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59Mt 10:17-22
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E.C. “Duke “ Zeller †, Justin Berney † & Daniel Bullion †Sammy Baiamonte †, Trang Nguyen † & Tress Guild †
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Margaret & Dominic Fiorelli †Albert ,Cecilia ,Albert Louis, Gary, & Sylvia Angie †All Parish FaimiliesDolly Joyce Bingham †Felicitas Hernandez & Jose Cruz Torres † John William O’Dell †
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Vigil
The Parish Office will be closed from noon on Tuesday, December 24th through Thursday, December 26th. The office will re-open on Friday, December 27.
Christmas ParkingDue to limited parking on the Church grounds and the neighborhood streets, a shuttle service from Bunker Hill El-ementary School (11950 Taylorcrest) will be available on Christmas Eve from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Please consider using the service to alleviate traffic congestion and inconvenience. Please be respectful and considerate of our neighbors by not parking in their grass or blocking driveways.
Christmas Nursery ScheduleOur nursery will be closed for the Christmas Masses so that our dedicated nursery staff can have time with their own families on Christmas.
Blessed Sacrament In observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament closed on Saturday, December 21, before the 9:00 am Mass. Exposition we reopen on Monday, January 6, following the 8:15 am Mass.
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With your generous support of DSF, you offer praise to God and care to the many pressing needs that cannot be addressed individually or by one parish alone. For those of you who have already responded with a gift, please accept our sincere gratitude.
To give online, please visit www.archgh.org/dsf
Please Pray for the Sick and Departed
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 713-416-3222.
Please pray for all of those who are ill, including:Cesar AranaJen JocsonGinny StuddertSusan Moseley LoflandDeacon Frank DavisDavid Brittain, Sr.Janice Roccaforte LawsonAnn Schifanella
Tobin ThomasRalph Candelario Sr.Debora Sofia GareiaDaniel MarshallHector A. HernandezEtelvina RodriguesDuke Wayne TurnerDon Bradley, Jr
Bob BradleyJim McCauleyJoseph Michael HarperJo PhalenRae WhiteKen Rogers
Please pray for the souls of the faithful departed. George Pletcher, father of Matthew Pletcher Alice Lossen, sister ofJoe Madden“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.
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Second Collection December 22 - DSF (Spanish Masses)December 29 - DSF (Spanish Masses)January 5 - SVdP Collection
Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) 2019 Goal $330,000.00
Pledged $294,562.00
Paid $286,827.12Participants 545
Donate OnlineWe are thankful for all the generous gifts that you provide to our parish, but we realize that you can-not be with us every Sun-day of the year.
Please consider using our secure electronic giving program, Faith Direct. Faith Direct will automat-ically process any offerto-ry or second collections donation of your choos-ing.
Signing up is easy!
www.faithdirect.netParish code: TX616
September Stewardship ReportDecember 8th, 2019 Collections: $50,050.78December 15th, 2019 Collection: $110,723.00
Year-to-date Collections through 24 weeks of the Fiscal Year 2018/2019 $1,477,944.48 2019/2020 $1,455,218.29
Detailed information is available in the annual State of the Parish report. You may request a copy at the Pastoral Office. If you have any questions, please contact Daisy O’Halloran at [email protected]
DSF ENVELOPES ARE INSERTED IN THE BULLETIN PLEASE CONSIDER CONTRIBUTING
2019 CHARITABLE DONATIONS
In 2019, the standard deduction increased for individuals and married couples. You may be
able to lower your 2019 tax bill with charitable
giving; please consult your tax advisor.
To receive an income tax charitable deduction for 2019, contributions must
be received in the Pasto-ral Office by December 31 or postmarked December
31, 2019. No exceptions will be made.
Middle SchoolLorena Aranda | [email protected]/middle-school
JANUARY8 – Kick Off15 – The Branches: Prayer29 – Circle of Grace
Adults & High School Teens NeededEDGE is still in need of some extra help. Please consider looking into how you can help make this a successful year!
Faith Formation for ChildrenRosemary Munoz | [email protected] Cecilia Morillo | [email protected]/children
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 is available.
KIDs Club Schedule: KIDs Club class schedule for the Sunday, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. sessionsJanuary 5th and 12thFebruary 2nd and 9th
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: February 2nd and 16th during the 9:00 a.m. Mass
RCIA (Adapted for children and youth) The RCIA process for children is in need of an added team member to assist with the parent/child sessions and other planned celebrations.
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Youth Ministry News
Baptism Preparation Classes Marlon Ayala |[email protected] | (713)
465-3414 Ext. 163Community Center -
Room 201 at 7 pmEnglish
January 9March 5May 7
Sign up/ Regístrese: www.saintcecilia.org/
infant
Clases de Preparación para
BautismoSalón 201 en el Centro Comunitario a las 7 pm
Español6 de febrero26 de marzo
4 de junio
High School David Thies | [email protected]/high-school-life-teen
Sunday, Januray 5th at 7 pm - Family Night with Dr. Alex Gotay. All middle school and high school youth and families are welcome to this night. Dr. Alex Gotay ("Dr. G") is a Husband of 19 years, father of three boys, convert, Retreat Lead-er, Evangelist, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black-belt, was in the military, and presently works full-time in Campus Ministry and teaches Theology at St. Thomas High School. He has degrees in Theology and Counseling and has a love of St. Augustine!
Retreat January 10th-12th - All Confirmed Juniors and Seniors are invited to this awe-some weekend in Surfside Beach, TX. This leadership retreat will be going deep. Mass, Eucharistic adoration, confession, worship, and lots of fun all while experiencing the beauty of God's creation.
We will be staying at the Big Kahuna, which is right on the water! The cost of the retreat is $125 and includes meals and transportation. Please email David with any questions and register your youth soon.
This leadership retreat is ONLY open to confirmed Juniors & Seniors.
St. Cecilia Needs Nursery Babysitters
St. Cecilia Nursery babysit-ters provide supervision and activities for infants/children 4 months to 11 years-old in our Parish Nursery. This position is a ministerial position within the Archdiocese of Gal-veston-Houston. This is a Part-time, no more than 20 hours a week job. The job is primarily Sundays from 8 am – 3 pm and some weekday mornings and evenings.
Inquiries go to the Parish Nursery Coordinator, Mrs. Martina Razo. Call 713 465-3414, Ext. 160 or email : [email protected].
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Weekly Announcements & News
Painting Workshop! Paint your own illuminated Letter Saturday, January 18 Taught by artist Carmen Sanchez Romero 8 am –2 pm Community Center Cost $35 (Youth 13+ $25)—All supplies and lunch included. No experience needed! Medieval monks are credited with preserving ancient learning by creating beautiful illuminated manuscripts. Find out more about the history of these religious works of art, while creating one of your own with paint and gold leaf.
For more info email Kimberly [email protected]
Preregistration required: www.saintcecilia.org/imw El taller será en inglés, pero la Sra. Romero Sánchezla y puede responder preguntas.
FORMED Selection for November
Saint Nicholas: the Real StoryIn a thrilling quest for truth you will visit beautiful Med-iterranean locations and explore stunning archeo-logical excavations. You'll hear from experts about new historical and scientific analysis and even hear intriguing stories about stolen bones. Through it all you'll discover the true story of a man known for his generosity and concern for the poor. watch.formed.org/videos/saint-nicholas-the-real-story
“Annulment: Questions, Answers, and Conversation”Monday, January 13 at 7 pmCommunity Center
Anne Bryant, JCL, Director of the Tribunal for the Arch-diocese of Galveston-Houston, will talk to us about who might pursue an annulment, the types of nulli-ty petitions, the annulment process, and how to get started. Please RSVP
www.saintcecilia.org/faith-matters-speaker-series
Adult SacramentsAdult First Communion: Are you a Catholic who missed your First Communion? Adult first communion classes will start at St. Cecilia in January 2020 on Tuesdays at 6 pm.January 14, 21 & 28; February 4, 11 & 18; and Service DayAdult Confirmation: Are you a Catholic who would like to complete your sacraments of initiation and be con-firmed? Classes will start at St. Cecilia in March 2020 on Wednesdays at 7 pm. Confirmation will be around Pen-tecost (late May-early June) date TBA.March 4 & 25; April 1, 15 & 29; May 13, 27 and Service Day
For more information contact Kimberly Newcomb [email protected] or at (713) 465-3414.
Confirmacion para adultos: Eres Católico y te gustaría completar los sacramentos de iniciación y ser confir-mado? Las Clases empiezaran aquí en Sta. Cecilia Marzo 2020. Confirmacion durante tiempo de Pen-tecostés (entre Mayo y Junio). Para mas informacion contacte a Marlon A. Ayala [email protected] o (713) 465-3414.
Miercoles 7 pm: Marzo 4 y 25; Abril 1, 15 & 29; Mayo 13 & 27 y Dia de Servicio
Incarnation in the Old TestamentThursday, January 30 at 7 pmCommunity Center
A major challenge in the contemporary church is how to relate the Old Testament to the New. For many, the OT is at best ignored, at worst rejected. Dr. Anderson will use the theme of incarnation as a means of seeing how the Old Testament can make a real difference in how we understand the New. Bio: Dr. Gary Anderson is the Hesburgh Professor of Catholic Theology at Notre Dame University.www.saintcecilia.org/faith-matters-speaker-series
Weekly Announcements & News
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Solemnity of Mary Mother of God
Wednesday, January 1 This is a holy day of obligation.
We will celebrate a Vigil Mass in English on Tuesday, December 31 at 5:30 pm.
Mass on Wednesday will be celebrated at 9:00 am.
Mass in Spanish will be on Monday, December 31 at 7:00 pm.
Join the Respect Life Ministry CommitteeTuesday, January 7, 2020 at 6:30 p.m
We are in need of a team of individuals for our Respect Life Ministry Committee. Please prayerfully consider joining! Our first meeting will be Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Contact Karen Edmonds at [email protected] or 713-858-0462.
Pastoral Council Discernment
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 Beginning at 6:30 pm
You’ve probably heard of the Pastoral Council, but you may not know our role or purpose. Our job is to offer counsel to Fr. Francis on Pastoral matters, partic-ularly regarding the spiritual growth of the members of our parish. Pastoral Council is advisory only; we do not vote or have any power to make decisions. Our members are the “eyes, ears and hearts” of our fel-low parishioners.
Pastoral Council members are expected to attend meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. They are also expected to regularly partici-pate in the liturgical, spiritual, educational and social activities of the parish. Our guide is the Pastoral Plan, which was completed in June of 2015. It is a 5-year plan that is in various stages of being implemented and is constantly being refreshed. Here at St. Cecilia, the Pastoral Council is comprised of 12 members, each serving a 3-year term. Four members are discerned each year to serve, and four members “roll off”, as they complete their term. New Pastoral Council members are determined through the process of discernment. Discernment consists of prayer and reflection and the opportunity to of-fer a response to a series of questions related to the church, St. Cecilia, etc. We will be discerning new members on Tuesday, Jan-uary 14, 2020 beginning at 6:30 pm. to replace the four members who have completed their term. It is a privilege to serve St. Cecilia and represent our pa-rishioners.
If you have any questions about Pastoral Council or discernment, please contact us at [email protected]
Women's Club January Gathering & MeetingJanuary 10th in the Community Center
Mass with the students at 8:15 amFellowship in the Community Center at 9:30 amBusiness meeting at 10:00 amProgram begins at 10:30 am
A Brand New Year and a Brand New You in 2020!
Meditation and Fitness professional Michael Perko-la along with Anne Parker Perkola his wife, will get us started on our transformation for 2020. Anne has a PhD in Religious Studies and will be helping us with the transformation for our souls as well.
The program has no cost, but requires an RSVP. Contact Virgina Zajac by Wednesday, January 8th at [email protected] or (713) 882-9645.
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A Christmas Rosary of the
Joyful MysteriesMonday, December 30 at 6:00 pm
St. Cecilia Catholic Church Sanctuary
As we continue our celebration of the Christmas Oc-tave, please join us for a special Christmas Rosary of the Joyful Mysteries.
The rosary will be led by cantor and soloist Kathy Walsh Manley, one of our very own cantors and a member of the Houston Grand Opera, and will feature a spe-cial musical selection for each decade of the rosary.
Join us for a beautiful evening of prayer, scripture, and sacred music.
Bring your rosary.
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"Living and sharing the joy of the Gospel."
Women's Club Christmas Luncheon
Our Lady of Guadalupe
St. Cecilia's Posada
CLERGYFr. Francis M. Macatangay, Pastor [email protected]. Michael Barrosa, Parochial Vicar [email protected]. Preston Quintela, Parochial Vicar [email protected] Frank Davis, [email protected] Greg EvansDeacon Sam MancusoDeacon Don Bradley - Retired
MINISTRY DIRECTORS
Andrew MeinenDirector of Liturgy & Music [email protected]
Karen Ann MartinDirector of Life-Long Faith [email protected]
Tonia CandelarioDirector of Community Life & [email protected]
Daisy O’HalloranDirector of Parish [email protected]
Jeff MatthewsDay School [email protected]
LITURGY & MUSIC
Lindsey BoulangerAdministrative Assistant [email protected]
COMMUNITY LIFE & STEWARDSHIP
Maribel MendozaAssociate Director of [email protected]
Oliva MeloAdministrative [email protected]
LIFE-LONG FAITH FORMATION
Marlon AyalaLifelong Faith Formation Administrative [email protected]
Adult/RCIAKimberly NewcombAssociate Director of Adult Faith Formation [email protected]
Family LifeFlavie LaporteAssociate Director of Family [email protected]
Pastoral CareFrank DavisAssociate Director of Pastoral Care & Outreach [email protected]
Colleen BrysePastoral Care [email protected]
Children: Rosemary MunozAssociate Director of Children's Faith Formation [email protected]
Cecilia MorilloCoordinator of Children's Faith Formation [email protected]
Youth Ministry (High School): David Thies [email protected]
Youth Ministry (Middle School): Lorena Aranda [email protected]
Parish NurseryMartina [email protected]
ADMINISTRATION
Jorge CardenasAssociate [email protected]
Lloyd [email protected]
Elaine RossiParish [email protected]
Mirta GarciaParish [email protected]
Janie BenitezNight [email protected]
Maintenance Crew Faustino Villafana Richard Campo Yadi JacquezFidel Razo
Geronimo VillafanaCarlos RazoJose Rodriguez
PASTORAL COUNCILMeets 2nd Tuesday of each month. Fran Serena, Chairperson. Members: Fr. Francis Macatangay, Tim Brennan, Debra Campbell, Sylvia Cathcart, Emily CoulterBrian Crugnale, Gavin Dillingham, Elsie Laynez, Jane Mancuso, Marilyn Matthis, and Missy Wibbelsman. Please email us at: [email protected]
FINANCE COUNCILMeets 4th Tuesday of every other month. Billy Ambrose, Chairperson. Members: Fr. Francis Macatangay, Maria Bahena, Christina Carroll, Jay Chaffee, Teresa Ferruzzo, Larry McTague, and Bichlan Thai Ex-Officio: Daisy O’Halloran, Lloyd Waguespack
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
The Society of St. Vincent De Paul Office (For assistance to those in need) (713) 468-1185
Bereavement(713) 465-3414Second Saturday of each month after 9 a.m. Mass in the Community Center room 201
Birthright Office(713) 465-4058
Gabriel Project Office(713) 225-5826
The Gathering PlaceLorrie Dawlearn - Volunteer(713) 783-7903Debbie Godfrey – Register (713) 682-5995 ext. 203Second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Community Center (Except July) For a complete list of ministries, please visit us at www.saintcecilia.org/volunteer
In the event of life & death emergencies after office hours (if a priest is needed), please call (713) 416-3222.
PARISH CONTACT INFORMATION
The Sunday Bulletin deadline is each Friday at 12 p.m. (2 weeks in advance of publication date) [email protected]
