St. Cecilia Catholic ChurchMarch 8, 2020 | Second Sunday of Lent

11720 Joan of Arc Drive · Houston, Texas · 77024-2602 | 713-465-3414 | www.SaintCecilia.org

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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A Message from our PastorDear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I trust that your Lent is going spiritually well. As we continue to spend time in the wilderness with the Lord, that pendulous place where we swing back and forth be-tween belief and disbelief, I would like to make you aware of some things that are going on.

In the next few weeks, we will be starting the Archdiocesan Ignite Campaign here at St. Cecilia. This $150M campaign intends to invest in future disaster recovery fund, in faith formation, in catholic schools and in funding improvements at St. Mary’s Semi-nary, where young men are trained and formed to be good priests in service of the gospel.

The Archdiocese has set $2.7M as our parish goal. With 33 cents to every dollar, the parish share will be roughly around $900,000. This will help with the improvements in our campus and facilities which are in the process. When these plans are ready and more concrete, we will present them to you. We are targeting for these projects to begin this summer.

I am certain that everyone at St. Cecilia will participate and make this campaign a success. Details about this campaign are to follow.

Please also note that our Lenten Penance Service will be on Thursday, March 12th at 7 pm.

Finally, I would like to inform you of some changes in the Pastoral Office. First, Jorge Cardenas is now retired and Marlon Ayala has taken on the responsibilities for our Facilities. Second, Daisy O’Halloran no longer works as the Business Administrator of the parish. Your patience at this time is greatly appreciated. Please do not hesitate to call the office and you will be directed accordingly.

Let us continue to pray for one another.

Sincerely in Christ,

Fr. Francis

Welcoming SundayJoin our Parish Family

Our next Welcoming Sunday is Sunday, April 5th. 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 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, April 5th. All are welcome!

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.

For more information on visit www.saintcecilia.org/ignite

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All Souls in Purgatory

Event Date Time Place PgChildren’s Liturgy of the Word 3/8 & 4/19 During 9:00 am Mass Community Center 5KIDs Club 3/8, & 29 9:30 & 11:30 am St. Cecilia Catholic School 5

The Gathering Place 3/10 10:00 am Community Center 10EDGE 3/11 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Auditorium 5

Lenten Fish Fry: Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 13357

3/13, 20, 27 & 4/3 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Community Center 6

Bereavement Gathering 3/14 After 9:00 am Mass Community Center - Room 201 10Prime Timers' Luncheon 3/19 12:00 pm Community Center -

Noche Informativa para Convalidaciones 3/25 7:00 pm Community Center - Room 204 7Clases de Preparación para Bautismo 3/26 & 6/4 7:00 pm Community Center - Room 201 5Welcoming Sunday 4/5 After 9 & 11 am Masses Community Center - Room 204 2Your life. Your legacy. Plan to make it right. 4/16 11:30 am Community Center -

Crawfish Boil 2020 4/18 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Community Center 7Baptism Preparation Classes 5/7 7:00 pm Community Center - Room 201 5VBS 2020 – Rocky Railway 6/8 - 12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm St. Cecilia Catholic School 6

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PLEASE RESPECT THE NEIGHBOR'S RIGHT OF WAYBe respectful & considerate

of our neighbors by not parking on their grass or

blocking driveways.

RESPETAR A NUESTROS VECINOS

Sea respetuoso y considerado con nuestros vecinos al no

estacionarse en el césped o bloquear las entradas a las

residencias.

Everything we have, everything we are, and everything we will become is a gift from the Lord. As faithful Catholics, we are called to re-turn our time, talent, and gifts in gratitude for God’s bounty. DSF 2020 reminds us to Bring Your Greatest Gifts to the Lord, and through our will-ingness to share our gifts, we provide support to ministries that serve thousands and thousands of our brothers and sisters in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Make your contribution today to the DSF, and help us answer God’s call to give in 2020. To give online, please visit www.archgh.org/dsf.

Please Pray for the Sick and Departed

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.

Please call the Pastoral Office for Anointing of the Sick. In the event of life & death emergen-cies after office hours (if a priest is needed), please call 713-416-3222.

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Second Collection March 8 - Black and Indian MissionsApril 5 - SVdP

2019 Goal $330,000.00

Pledged $92,591.00

Paid $61,379.34Participants 180

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

March Stewardship ReportFebruary 23rd, 2020 Collections: $43,633.70 March 1st, 2020 Collections: $37,948.08

Year-to-date Collections through 31 weeks of the Fiscal Year 2018/2019 $2,379,708.99 2019/2020 $2,352,453.68 Shortfall $27,255.31 Shortfall %: 1.15%

Detailed information is available in the annual State of the Parish report. You may request a copy at the Pastoral Office.

Ways of GivingThere are many different ways to support the min-istries of St. Cecilia, but when you plan a gift as part of your overall estate and financial plans, you will help us build a founda-tion on which we can con-tinue our work of spreading God’s love to all people for generations to come. In addition, with your gift, you could also receive sub-stantial tax and financial

benefits.

Explore Your Donation Options

www.saintcecilia.org/giving

Please pray for al l of those who are i l l , including:Deacon Frank DavisJoseph Michael HarperMary Kathleen BechmanHector A. HernandezDebora Sofia GareiaBaby Nicholas KaraschTobin ThomasDiana Jocson

Maria BahenaFaustino VillafanaCesar AranaFred QuintelaJen JocsonCesar CibilsRuthy ThayerKeith Thayer

Josh ZellerDean ZellerJim RileyRick MesecherJohn RinandoWeldon Viertel

Please pray for the souls of the faithful departed. Clyde Wilson, husband of Alicia Wilson

“May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.”

Middle SchoolLorena Aranda | lorena@saintcecilia.orgwww.saintcecilia.org/middle-school

Our next Edge night will be on:

MARCH11 – Law Breaker: Jesus’ Passion25 – Game Changer: Resurrection

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 ChildrenCecilia Morillo | cmorillo@saintcecilia.orgwww.saintcecilia.org/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. Please refer to the programs listed below or contact one of our staff for more information.

KIDs Club Registration: Registration is closed now. Please visit our website in the future to find information about the 2020-2021 school year registration or visit www.saintcecilia.org. KIDs Club class schedule for the 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Sunday sessions:March 8, & 29

You will soon be able to find information about the 2020-2021 school year registration on our website. Please visit us at www.saintcecilia.org

Children’s Liturgy of the Word: March 8th, April 19th & May 3rd & 17th

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. www.saintcecilia.org | 5

Youth Ministry News

NURSERY HOURSOpen 15 minutes before the 9:00 am, 11:00 am, and 1:00 pm masses on Sunday for children 4 months to 5 years old.

Childcare is also offered for church sponsored weekday and evening events with prior reser-vations from the event coordinator for children 4 months to 11 years old.*Event Coordinators: If you are seeking childcare for your event, contact Martina directly.

For more information contact Martina Razomrazo@saintcecilia.org

saintcecilia.org/nursery

Baptism Preparation Classes

Marlon Ayalamayala@saintcecilia.org

(713) 465-3414 Ext. 163Community Center Room 201 at 7 pm

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Clases de Preparación para

BautismoSalón 201 en el Centro Comunitario a las 7 pm

Español26 de marzo

4 de junio

High School David Thies | dthies@saintcecilia.orgwww.saintcecilia.org/high-school-life-teen

Life Teen is ON tonight at 7 pm in the Auditorium! This night will be on Vocation: GOD’s call for each of us.

Youth Confirmations (Confirmation 1) - Monday May 4th, 2020 at 7 pm (Confirmation 2) - Tuesday May 5th, 2020 at 7 pm Bishop Edmond Carmody

These dates were assigned to us based on the availability of the Cardinal and Bish-ops. In 2020 our parish will have two youth Confirmations to better accommodate the large number of youth, sponsors, and families. We have assigned the youth to a Confirmation date based upon their small group. This way the youth are getting Confirmed with the friends and Core team members that they have been journey-ing with for two years!

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The Season of LentMisión de Cuaresma “Muchos son los llamados y TU eres el elegido”Lunes Marzo 16 y Martes 17 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Basándonos en la Biblia y en la Exhortación Apostólica del Papa Francisco ”El Gozo del Evangelio,” reflexionaremos cómo en virtud de nuestro Bautismo somos llamados a ser Discípulos Misioneros en nuestra vida diaria.

Presentadores: Diacono Arturo y Esperanza Monterrubio Han trabajado como líderes catequéticos parroquiales y arquidiocesanos en Galveston-Houston por 28 aňos. Los dos obtuvieron una maestría en Estudios Teológicos de la Universidad de St. Thomas en Houston, Texas. Han im-partido conferencias locales y nacionales. Actualmente trabajan juntos para los Misioneros Maryknoll como Edu-cadores y Promotores de Misiones.

Lenten Almsgiving - 40 Days of Change for Change (Food For The Poor)During this Lenten season, St. Cecilia can make a life-changing difference for an impoverished family in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through Food For The Poor’s giving challenge, it is within your reach to help build a home with sanitation and a water com-ponent for a desperate family during the 40 days of Lent. Our parish’s gift will be matched, up to $100,000, to help build a safe and sturdy two-bedroom home for a family in need. With just a little spare change each day, our church can help provide a family in desper-ate need with safe shelter. Your donations can be dropped off at the Parish Office. Please include FOOD FOR THE POOR in the memo of your check. You may also make your donation online at

www.saintcecilia.org/foodforthepoor

Lenten Reconciliation Service Thursday, March 12 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 pmThere will be a number of priests on hand to hear individual confessions in English and Spanish following a short service. Please arrive and be in line no later than 8:15 pm to secure a place in line.

Servicio de Reconciliación de Cuaresmajueves, 12 de marzo de 7:00 p.m. a 8:30 pmHabrá una cantidad de sacerdotes a la mano para escuchar confesiones individuales en inglés y español después de un breve servicio. Llegue a más tardar a las 8:15 p.m. para asegurar un lugar en la fila.

Lenten Penance Services at Other Parishes

St. Maximilian KolbeMarch 10th at 7 pm

St. Matthew the EvangelistTuesday, March 10th at 7:00 pm

St. Rose of LimaThursday, March 12th at 7:00 pm

St. BartholomewTuesday, March 17th at 7:00 pm

St. AmbroseThursday, March 26th from 7:00 pm

St. Edith Stein Thursday, March 26th at 7:00 pm

St. Elizabeth Ann SetonTuesday, March 31st at 7:00 pm

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Weekly Announcements & News

Scholarship Announcement St. Cecilia Catholic Church and School is happy to announce a needs-based scholarship for the 2020 - 2021 school year.

The scholarship will be available to a family who are members of St. Cecil-ia Catholic Church and whose incoming 5th grade child (not a current student) demonstrates the ability to gain admission to St. Cecil-ia Catholic School through the school’s admissions pro-cess.

For information on how to apply for the scholarship, please contact St. Cecilia Catholic School Associate Director of Enrollment Man-agement—Carol Mandola cmandola@saintcecilia.org

Our New March Parishioners

Alejandro FamilyBavar FamilyBuffalohead FamilyCabrera FamilyCasas FamilyCasper FamilyMartha ConwellCox FamilyDavis FamilyFitzgerald FamilyGarza FamilyGonzalez FamilyKafka FamilyKeane FamilyKhust FamilyJean LaneasterLona FamilyLopez FamilyManjarrez FamilyMartinez FamilyMcKay Family

Mel FamilyMontoya FamilyBeatriz MorenoPolk FamilyRinando FamilyRincon FamilyRoman FamilySellers FamilyStanley Family

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Precautionary Measures: Coronavirus (COVID-19)As we enter the flu season, increased attention to hygiene due to the coronavirus, the flu and other infectious diseases is certainly appropriate.

It is important to keep the flu situation in perspective. Every year, approx-imately 36,000 people in the United States die due to flu related illnesses. Deaths related to flu and similar viruses are typically in people with other chronic illnesses. If people have the flu, they should stay home and consult their physician. Ministers who have the flu or other communicable illness should not serve the liturgical assembly. Please see the USCCB site for a question and answer page on the topic: http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacred-art-and-music/influenza-and-the-liturgy.cfm

Sunday Obligation Catholics are not obliged to participate in the Mass on Sunday if they are ill. It is a matter of respect and hospitality not to gather for Mass on Sunday if one is sick. Those unable to participate in Mass, if able, should still observe Sun-day, the original feast day, by spending time in prayer; giving thanks to God for life, and our redemption in Christ; recalling our many blessings, praying for strength and healing; and praying for the needs of others. Reading and reflecting on the readings of the day is beneficial. The Scripture texts as well as an audio reflection are available at http://www.usccb.org/nab/

Holy Communion, please take note of this important information regarding the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass. Out of an abundance of caution regarding the spread of the Coronavirus, and at the direction of the Car-dinal, we will be suspending the distribution of Holy Communion from the Cup until further notice. Additionally, the faithful are encouraged to receive the Body of Christ on the hand rather than on the tongue. Communicants, if choosing to receive on the tongue, should extend their tongue sufficiently making it easy to receive communion without the minister touching the tongue. We should also be reminded to be respectful of those who may be un-comfortable with physical contact during times of the Mass such as the Lord's Prayer or the Sign of Peace. Your un-derstanding and cooperation during this time is greatly appreciated. Finally, the presider will not be greeting after the end of mass for the time being. Your understanding and cooperation during this time is greatly appreciated.

See the complete article at:https ://www.archgh.org/off ices-ministr ies/pastoral-educational-ministr ies/off ice-of-worship/hygiene-for-the-l i turgical-assembly-including-l i turgical-ministers/

Medidas de Precaución: Enfermedad por Coronavirus (COVID-19)En respuesta a las preocupaciones expresadas por los fieles con respecto a la posible propagación de la enfer-medad por coronavirus (COVID-19) en nuestras comunidades, la Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston recomien-da pasos y precauciones de sentido común con respecto a la celebración de la liturgia. Hasta nuevo aviso, las parroquias de Galveston-Houston suspenderán la distribución de la Sagrada Comunión del Cáliz y distribuirán la Sagrada Comunión solo bajo la forma de la Hostia para ayudar a minimizar cualquier riesgo para los miembros de la asamblea litúrgica que están presentes para la recepción de la Santa Eucaristía.

También les recordamos a todas las personas que están enfermas que no tienen la obligación de estar presentes para la Misa Dominical. A los que asistan a las asambleas litúrgicas se les pide que respeten que algunos pueden sentirse incómodos con el contacto físico durante los momentos de la Misa, como el Padre Nuestro o la Senal de paz. Continuemos orando por todos aquellos en nuestras comunidades y en todo el mundo que han muerto y por aquellos que están enfermos y sufriendo. Por lo tanto y hasta nuevo aviso, el Padre no saludara a los feligreses después de la misa. Agradecemos su comprensión y apoyo durante este tiempo.

Vea el artículo completo:https ://www.archgh.org/news-data/latest-news/precautionary-measures-coronavirus-i l lness-covid-19/

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CLERGYFr. Francis M. Macatangay, Pastor pastor@saintcecilia.orgFr. Michael Barrosa, Parochial Vicar frmike@saintcecilia.orgFr. Preston Quintela, Parochial Vicar frpreston@saintcecilia.orgDeacon Frank Davis, IIIfdavis@saintcecilia.orgDeacon Greg EvansDeacon Sam MancusoDeacon Don Bradley - Retired

MINISTRY DIRECTORS

Andrew MeinenDirector of Liturgy & Music ameinen@saintcecilia.org

Karen Ann MartinDirector of Life-Long Faith Formationkarenann@saintcecilia.org

Tonia CandelarioDirector of Community Life & Stewardshiptcandelario@saintcecilia.org

Jeff MatthewsDay School Principaljmatthews@saintcecilia.org

LITURGY & MUSIC

Lindsey BoulangerAdministrative Assistant lboulanger@saintcecilia.org

COMMUNITY LIFE & STEWARDSHIP

Maribel MendozaAssociate Director of Communicationsmmendoza@saintcecilia.org

Oliva MeloAssociate Director of Community Life & Stewardshipomelo@saintcecilia.org

LIFE-LONG FAITH FORMATION

Adult/RCIAKimberly NewcombAssociate Director of Adult Faith Formation knewcomb@saintcecilia.org

Family LifeFlavie LaporteAssociate Director of Family Lifeflavie@saintcecilia.org

Pastoral CareFrank DavisAssociate Director of Pastoral Care & Outreach fdavis@saintcecilia.org

Colleen BrysePastoral Care Coordinatorcbryse@saintcecilia.org

Children: Cecilia MorilloCoordinator of Children's Faith Formation cmorillo@saintcecilia.org

Youth Ministry (High School): David Thies dthies@saintcecilia.org

Youth Ministry (Middle School): Lorena Aranda lorena@saintcecilia.org

Parish NurseryMartina Razomrazo@saintcecilia.org

ADMINISTRATION

Marlon AyalaFacilities Manager mayala@saintcecilia.org

Lloyd WaguespackAccountantlwaguespack@saintcecilia.org

Elaine RossiParish Secretaryerossi@saintcecilia.org

Mirta GarciaParish Receptionistmgarcia@saintcecilia.org

Janie BenitezNight Receptionistjbenitez@saintcecilia.org

Maintenance Crew Faustino Villafana Richard Campo Yadi JacquezFidel RazoGeronimo 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: pastoralcouncil@saintcecilia.org

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) bulletin@saintcecilia.org