The Spring Branch Food Pantry anticipates a greater need this Thanksgiving. St. Cecilia has committed to providing 800 bags of food for those in need this year. So here is how we can ALL HELP! Bags will be distributed after Masses on October 31 & November 1st with the list of foods to fill it with stapled to the bag. If you do not attend Mass yet, you can still drive by and pick up a bag or two. We will also have a PDF of the list on the Pastoral Care page if you want to print it at home and fill your bag. Filled bags can be dropped off on November 14th & 15th, at the sidewalk in front of the Community Center before or after all masses. You can drive by and drop off bags as well. On November 15th trips will be made to take the bags to the Spring Branch Food Pantry at 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm. Anyone wanting to help move bags on this day, please email cbryse@saintcecilia.org.

Please join us for a live, virtual morning of reflection on Saturday, October 24th from 8:30 am - 1:30 pm led by Lupe Arellano Schaefer During this retreat, Lupe will lead us in live reflections via Zoom. In between the presentations, you will have quiet times for creative journaling. Participants will receive their own kit of supplies, to be picked up from the parish ahead of time. Lupe Schaefer, artist and mother of five very talented young adults, who are also some astounding artists, recently began hosting and teaching a Bible Study and creative art journaling in her home. Through her unique study that combines God's Word with our own innate desire to create like Him, the Message is truly internalized and begins to bloom in our hearts. No artistic abilities needed—God will provide! The cost is $20.

If you are looking for a way to grow closer to Mary, the month of October is going to be the perfect time to do so! October is the month dedicated to the rosary so how about challenging your family to praying this month? We invite you to pray at any time of the day that is convenient for you. In addition, you may participate in two daily Rosary group prayers by zoom. The first one is at 8:45 am and the last one is at 6:00 pm. Please contact Josie Amador to receive the link. Kindly inform Josie Amador of your intention to participate in the challenge or fill out the form located in the Narthex of the Church with your pledges and place them in the box. At the end of October, the Legion of Mary will be offering Our Lady a bouquet of all Rosaries, decades and Hail Mary's prayed during October. Questions, email Josie Amador at frias_jm@hotmail.com or call/text him at (832) 276-3075.

La Legión de María está lanzando una vez más el Reto del Rosario. Usted puede participar ofreciendo rezar cualquiera de las siguientes opciones durante el mes de Octubre: Un Rosario cada dia o por semana, o Una decena del Rosario cada día o por semana, o Tres o cinco Aves Marías al día. Tales oraciones serían rezadas individualmente en cualquier momento del día que les sea conveniente. Adicionalmente, se han organizado dos Rosarios en grupo por zoom, los cuales funcionarán cada día durante el mes de Octubre, en el siguiente horario: uno, a las 8:45 am y el otro, a las 6:00 pm. Favor comunicarse con Josie Amador para recibir el link. Les pedimos que informen a Josie Amador su intención de participar en el Reto o que rellenen los formatos que se colocarán en el Narthex de la Iglesia. Al finalizar el mes de octubre, la Legión de María ofrecerá a la Virgen un bouquet con todos los Rosarios, decenas del Rosario y Aves Marías rezadas durante Octubre. Asimismo, los nombres de los participantes serán colocados a los pies de la Virgen. Para más información, favor comunicarse con Josie Amador email frias_jm@hotmail.com. Tlf: (832) 276-3075 (por mensaje de texto o llamada)

The Resale Store and warehouse are very short on volunteers. Volunteers are urgently needed to sort and tag merchandise, stock shelves and racks, and assist with sales. The Resale Store was closed for many months, resulting in a serious loss of revenue to fund client programs. Now they are open and continue to see customers. As uncertain as these times are, many are having to cut costs and turn to MAM for their shopping needs. The store’s continued viability is vital to MAM’s ability to keep helping families in need. You can help! MAM is asking St. Cecilia volunteers for ONE THREE-HOUR SHIFT between now and the end of the year. MAM is following all safety protocols. Volunteers may request to limit their service to areas not frequented by the public. A signup link and calendar is provided above. Gather a few friends, pick your date and volunteer! If you have any questions, email Stephanie Tippitt at stippitt@mamhouston.org.