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CLERGYReverend Francis M. Macatangay, Pastor Reverend Michael McFall, Parochial Vicar Reverend Giovanni Nguyen, Parochial Vicar Deacon Frank Davis, IIIDeacon Greg EvansDeacon Sam MancusoDeacon Don Bradley 713-465-6178

PARISH STAFFDirector of Liturgy and MusicMr. Andrew Meinen, [email protected] of Lifelong Faith FormationMs. Karen Ann Martin, [email protected] of Community Life and StewardshipMs. Stasie Smith, [email protected] of Parish AdministrationMs. Daisy O’Halloran, [email protected] School PrincipalMr. Jeff Matthews, [email protected]

PASTORAL COUNCILMeets 2nd Thursday of each month. Tom McQuilling, Chairperson. Members: Fr. Francis Macatangay, Ricardo Fernandez, Michelle Forrester, Graciela Garcia, Allan Klenke, Jeff Laird, Elsie Laynez, Jane Mancuso, Jennifer Petree, Gil Ramon, Jeanma-rie Stevenson, and Missy Wibbelsman. Questions or comments? Please email us at: [email protected]

FINANCE COUNCILMeets 4th Thursday of each month. Members: Steve Landry, Chairperson. Members: Fr. Francis Macatangay, Billy Ambrose, Maria Bahena, Christina Carroll, Tammy Coker, Kristi Hyzak, Daisy O’Halloran, Stasie Smith, and Lloyd Waguespack

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULESaturday: 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 MASSESMonday: 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.

RECONCILIATIONSaturday: 3:30-4:30 p.m. or appointment

PASTORAL OFFICE:9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday12:30-1:30 p.m. Closed for LunchPlease 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: [email protected]

St. Cecilia Catholic ChurchArchdiocese of Galveston-Houston

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

Parish Administration:

Daisy O’HalloranDirector

[email protected]

Jorge Cardenas Associate Director

[email protected]

Lloyd WaguespackAccountant

[email protected]

Elaine RossiParish Secretary

[email protected]

Mirta GarciaParish Receptionist

[email protected]

Life-Long Faith Formation:

Karen Ann MartinDirector

[email protected]

Mayra MoralesAdministrative Assistant

[email protected]

Adult/RCIA:

Kimberly [email protected]

Pastoral Care:

Frank [email protected]

Colleen [email protected]

Third Sunday of advenT

Weekly highlighT: a MeSSage froM fr. franciS

deceMber 17, 2017

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our parishioners and others who supported our Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund effort, we received contributions totaling a little over $190,000. As previously announced, we extended the deadline for requesting aid to November 30. In all, we provided financial assistance to 77 families who requested assistance. All of the funds received have now been distributed. No administrative or other processing costs were incurred.

I also would like to take this opportunity to express my profound gratitude to the members of the committee who worked so hard to ensure the proper administration of the St. Cecilia Relief Fund.

Please continue to keep in your prayers those adversely affected by Harvey as they continue to recover from its devastating effects.

In the meantime, let us continue to prepare our hearts and minds in this Advent Sea-son for the coming of the Lord and for the celebration of his birth. Let us reflect on the figure of John the Baptist, that odd prophet who prepares the way for the Messiah. Let us heed his call to repent, that is, the call to acquire a new mind and a new pair of eyes in order to see how God is working his way into us.

Sincerely in Christ,

Father Francis

bleSSed SacraMenT rePoSed

The Blessed Sacrament will be reposed on Thursday, December 14, before the 8:15 am Mass. Exposition will resume on Tuesday, January 2, following the 8:15 am Mass.

El Santísimo Sacramento será puesto en reposo el jueves 14 de diciembre, antes de la misa de las 8:15 am, y será expuesto nuevamente el martes 2 de enero, después de la misa de 8:15 am.

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Monday, December 18th

Jer 23:5-8Mt 1:18-25

8:15 a.m. The Angie Family †

Tuesday, December 19th

Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25ALk 1:5-25

8:15 a.m.5:30 p.m.

Jim † & Mildred WanjaRobert Kerwin †

Wednesday, December 20th

Is 7:10-14Lk 1:26-38

8:15 a.m. Effie Piwetz

Thursday, December 21st

Sg 2:8-14 orZep 3:14-18ALk 1:39-45

8:15 a.m.7:00 p.m.

Alicia Woodhams †Eldidio Gomez †

Friday, December 22nd

1 Sm 1:24-281:46-56

8:15 a.m. Irma Stiegler †

Saturday, December 23rd

Mal 3:1-4, 23-24Lk 1:57-66

9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.

Marie Noelle Faye †Mary Ann Sperandio †

Sunday, December 24th

2 Sm 7:1-5, 8B-12, 14A, 16Rom 16:25-27Lk 1:26-38

7:30 a.m.9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.4:15 p.m.6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.

William Bauer †Julie S Mueller †Florence & Alfred Kenjura, Sr †All Parish FamilyMary Rose EstradaGeorge Conner † and FamilyValerie Roger †

Liturgy and Music:

Andrew MeinenDirector

[email protected]

Tracy [email protected]

MaSS inTenTionS and readingS for The Week

Third Sunday of advenT deceMber 17, 2017

This year, Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday. Because the Masses for Christmas begin in the afternoon on that day, and to ensure you are able to fulfill your obligation to attend Mass for the 4th Sunday of Advent, a Mass in Spanish will be celebrated on Saturday, December 23, at 7:00 pm. There will not be a 1:00 pm or 3:00 pm Spanish Mass for the 4th Sunday of Advent on December 24. Mass in Spanish for Christmas will be at 9:00 pm on Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24.

Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 23/24 **Abbreviated Mass Schedule** Saturday, December 23 (Vigil)5:00 pm (English)7:00 pm (Español)

Sunday, December 247:30 am & 9:00 am (English)

Christmas Eve—Sunday, December 244:00 pm Children’s Mass (Christmas Carols begin at 3:15 pm)4:00 pm “Overflow” Masses in Auditorium and Community Center (Overflow Masses will not use incense)6:30 pm Mass with St. Cecilia Life Teen Band9:00 pm Misa en Español11:30 pm Christmas Caroling with St. Cecilia Choir & orchestra

Christmas Day—Monday, December 2512:00 am Midnight Mass with St. Cecilia Choir & Orchestra9:00 am & 11:00 am Christmas Morning Masses with Cantor, organ & trumpets

Christmas Mass Schedule

**Due to limited parking on the Church grounds and the neighboring streets, a shuttle service from Bunker Hill Elementary School (11950 Taylorcrest) will be available on Christmas Eve from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm.**

STeWardShiP

Community Life andStewardship:

Stasie SmithDirector

[email protected]

Tonia [email protected]

Yesenia [email protected]

Maribel [email protected]

Third Sunday of advenT

PariSh office cloSed

deceMber 17, 2017

Collections for December 10, 2017 Collections for December 3, 2017

5:00 p.m. Saturday $3,036.00 5:00 p.m. Saturday $5,445.00

7:30 a.m. Sunday $2,901.00 7:30 a.m. Sunday $5,214.00



1:00 p.m. Sunday $2,522.50 1:00 p.m. Sunday $5,377.00

3:00 p.m. Sunday $936.00 3:00 p.m. Sunday $1,027.00

5:30 p.m. Sunday $4,248.00 5:30 p.m. Sunday $2,580.00

Mail and Drop-offs $10,538.11 Mail and Drop-offs $8,098.06

Faith Direct $65,699.50 Faith Direct -

Large Donations/Stock $10,100.00 Large Donations/Stock $7,150.00

Candle Monies $823.50 Candle Monies $428.50

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Week Total

$1,438.00

$112,097.61 Week Total $56,656.88

Children’s CollectionRetirement Fund for Religious (Sisters)

$570.00 $9,620.00

Children’s Collection $666.00

Second Collections:

January 7th: St. Vincent de Paul Collection

January 28th: Bishop's Fund for Latin

America

The Parish Office will be clOseD frOm friDay, December 22ND aT NOON

ThrOugh TuesDay, December 26Th

Event Date Time Place

Welcoming Sunday 12/17 After 9 & 11 am Masses Community Center - Room 204 7

Centering Prayer 12/20 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Community Center – Room # 202 -

A Christmas Rosary 12/27 6 p.m. Church 8

Bereavement Meeting 1/03 10:00 a.m. Community Center - Room 201 7

Life Teen 1/07 7:00 p.m. Youth Room 6

KIDs Club Classes 1/07 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. St. Cecilia Catholic School 5

Parish Hurricane Relief Ongoing Efforts 1/08 7:00 p.m. Community Center 7

Prime Timers' Luncheon 1/18 12:00 p.m. Community Center 7

Youth Volunteer Appreciation Party 1/19 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Community Center 6

Pastoral Council Discerning New Members 1/27 9:00 a.m. RSVP 9

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner 1/27 6:00 p.m. Community Center 8

St. Cecilia Valentine’s Wine Dinner 2/10 Details to come Community Center 9

Speaker: Dr. Matthias Henze 2/26 Details to come Community Center 9

calendar aT a glance

religiouS educaTion for children

Family Life:

Alicia [email protected]

Children:

Rosemary [email protected]

Cecilia [email protected]

Parish Nursery:

Martina [email protected]

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.

KIDs Club Schedule: January 7th, and 21st - Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. classesJanuary 10th, 17th and 24th - Wednesday 6:15 p.m. classes

KIDs Club Registration: Registration forms for KIDs Club are available in the parish office or on the parish website. Simply vist: www.saintcecilia.org/llifelongfaithformation.

KIDs Club 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. All volunteers for children’s programs are required to attend a VIRTUS workshop and background check. Please visit www.virtus.org to register.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word: The next Children’s Liturgy of the Word will be December 17th during the 9:00 a.m. Mass. We invite and welcome children ages kindergarten through grade 4 to hear the Word of God from the Children’s Lec-tionary. For this to be offered every Sunday, more leaders are needed.

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 children into the Church and our parish family:

Armando Ezekiel Merino, son of Sandy and Carlos Armando Merino, Jr. Bennett Matthew Day, son of Kelly Anne and Alan Matthew Day Ethan Chyle McManon-Briagas, son of Iveth Cristal and Chyle Ryan McManon Eva Lynn Emami, daughter of Kimberly Pérez Joshua Robert Pigneri, son of Kathryn Emily and Nicholas David Pigneri Miles Purser Millik, son of Meredith Lee and Matthew Miles Millik Reese Emilia Nguyen, daughter of Cindy and Johnny Nguyen Riley Vega Nguyen, daughter of Cindy and Johnny Nguyen Ryan George Cardella, son of Julie Elaine and Joseph Petix Cardella, V Virginia Marie Fredericks, daughter of Jillian Marie and Brian Kenney Fredericks

May God continue to pour out His blessings on the members of these families, that they maycontinue to grow in faith and love throughout the years.

children’S collecTion

“My good deed was...”

• I helped my family with the Christmas tree.• I took care of my sister and made her laugh. • I let my mom borrow the $20 that my friend gave me.

• I helped my dad with laundry.• I gave lots of kisses and hugs.• I gave my dad some of my bacon.

There is NO Life Teen this Sunday, December 17th

Life Teen will return Sunday, January 7th for our Life Teen Family night. The Life Teen Family night will be in the church and parents are welcome to attend!

All confirmed juniors and seniors are invited to this awesome 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 cre-ation! We will be staying at the Big Kahuna, which is right on the water. The cost of the retreat is $100 and includes meals and transportation. Registration forms can be found in the youth room!

youTh MiniSTry (high School)

Youth Ministry:

David Thies (High School)[email protected]

Save The daTe: youTh volunTeer aPPreciaTion ParTy

“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

1st Saturday of each month 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. – Movimiento Familiar Cristiano2nd Saturday of each month 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. – Virgen de Guadalupe Peregrina3rd Friday of each month 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Noche Bíblica3rd Saturday of each month 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. – Maranathá Young Adult Group4th Saturday of each month 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. – Matachines

coMMunal Prayer before The bleSSed SacraMenT in The chaPel



Saturday, January 13thCommunity 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.

January 18, 2018Community Center

Prime Timers’ January luncheon will be on Thursday, January 18th. 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 and questions concerning bridge, dom-inoes and card games please email Linda at [email protected].

adulT firST coMMunion & confirMaTion

Mark your calendar for next year!February 15, 2018- BingoMarch 15, 2018 - EntertainmentApril 19, 2018May 17, 2018- BingoJune 21, 2018

bereaveMenT

Monday, January 8th at 7 p.m. Community Center

Where are you and your family now, post-Harvey; emotionally, spiritually, physically, socially and intellectually?

Deborah Krummel, LPC & Dr. Richard Krummel, of Krummel & Associates, P.C. are presenting a talk on processing stress as families and couples. We will also discuss the possible need for more emotional support by our families. Those who were impacted by the flood are invited on Monday, January 8th at 7 p.m. in the Community Center. Babysitting will be provided, please RSVP to [email protected]

PariSh hurricane relief ongoing efforTS

If you are interested in making St. Cecilia your par-ish 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 on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Welcoming Sunday is today, Sunday, December 17.

Meet Fr. Francis, members of the Pastoral Staff, Pas-toral Council and some of the ministry groups to learn more about our wonderful parish. Registration forms and stewardship materials will be available.

Welcoming Sunday

Did you miss your First Communion? Are you Catholic but not Confirmed? If you are an adult who has not received their First Communion and/or Confirmation, please contact Kimberly Newcomb at [email protected] for information on classes that will begin in January.

¿Te falta tu primera comunión? ¿Eres católico pero no confirmado? Si usted es un adulto que no ha re-cibido su Primera Comunión y / o Confirmación, co-muníquese con Mayra Morales, [email protected]; para obtener información sobre las clases que comenzarán en enero.

PriMe TiMerS' luncheon


dioceSan ServiceS fund

Save The daTe: volunTeer aPPreciaTion dinner

Wednesday, December 27

at 6 p.m.Join us as we continue our celebration for the

Christmas Octave with a special Christmas Rosary of the Joyful Mysteries. Led by soloist and can-tor Kathy Walsh Manley

and our organist, Stephen Schad.

a chriSTMaS roSary

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

Saturday, January 27 at 6:15 pmWe want to thank you!

St. Cecilia Staff invites you to join us for 5 p.m. Mass and dinner celebrating all of our dedicated 2017 parish adult volunteers.

Tickets are only for 2017 volunteers. They are first come, first honored and are limited to

300 parish volunteers. Tickets will be signed out.

Pick up your tickets in the Parish Office December 18th to January 18th.

Babysitting is available, but limited please RSVP: [email protected]


PaSToral council

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, particularly regarding the spiritual growth of the members of our par-ish. Pastoral Council is advisory only; we do not vote or have any power to make decisions. Our members are the “eyes and ears” of our fellow parishioners.

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 by our dedicated and caring Pastoral Staff.

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”, or complete their term. New Pastoral Council mem-bers are determined through the process of discernment. Discernment consists of prayer and reflection and the opportunity to offer a response to a series of questions related to the church, St. Cecilia, etc.

We will be discerning new members on Saturday, January 27th, 2018 beginning at 9 a.m. The names of our members and our e-mail address are always listed on the front of the bulletin. It is a privilege to serve St. Cecilia and represent you, our parishioners. If you have any questions about Pastoral Council, or discernment, please contact us at [email protected].

Save The daTe: dr. MaTThiaS henze

Monday, February 26thCommunity CenterSpeaker: Dr. Matthias Henze

Dr. Matthias Henze was born and raised in Hanover, Germany. In 1992 he earned a Master of Divinity in Protes-tant Theology from the University of Heidelberg, Germany, and moved to the United States to pursue a Ph.D. in Harvard’s Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations.

Dr. Henze focuses on those early texts that never became part of the Jewish Bible - often subsumed under the labels ‘Apocrypha’ and ‘Pseudepigrapha’ - and what we can learn when these texts are read side by side with the canonical writings.

ST. cecilia valenTine’S Wine dinner

Lorrie Dawlearn713-783-7903Tom Breaux

713-682-5995 ext. 210


Jorge Cardenas713-465-3414

The Gathering Place is a stimulating, loving and fun environment where vol-unteers offer interactive and affirming activities designed for members of the congregation and community who suf-fer with memory loss. The program is free.

The Gathering Place is a partnership be-tween St. Cecilia and Interfaith CarePart-ners and is one of 58 participating con-gregations 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. Caregiv-ers may choose to use this opportuni-ty 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 con-tact Tom Breaux at 713-682-5995 ext. 210.

PleaSe Pray for The Sick and The deParTed

Please contact Deacon Frank Davis at [email protected]

or Colleen Bryse at [email protected] if you or a family

member are ill or in the hospital.

The gaThering Place

Please pray for all of those who are ill, including:

Joe AtaligViolet YeeIrene EvansPat FlanaganJules FayeJose MarinGlen Butler

Carlos Sera James BakerRolly SantiagoButch KamerRichard CruzDonna SloanBarbara Flake

Theresa JamailLilly NguyenSara HarveyLillian RenaudAmelyn AgoncilloErika WimberlyElyas Fejarang

Michael BarnhouseMary Rose EstradaJennifer SchneiderPiccoletti Morillo

Please pray for the souls of the faithful departed.

Maria Arrowood, grandmother of Richard Kent

“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.

Dear parishioners,

As we are nearing the end of 2017, it’s time to clean out our closets of things old so we can usher in the new. Our LOST & FOUND CLOSET has many items that need to be claimed by their rightful owners. These items will remain in the Parish Office only until Dec. 31, 2017 after which they will be donated to Memorial Assistance Ministries (MAM), an organization that helps families in financial crisis. If you have lost something on campus, please call the office at 713.465.3414 and provide a description of the item you are missing.

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