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We will be hosting an online auction that also supports our local business community. If you would like to donate a premade basket, item, or gift card for the online auction, please purchase them from a local business as a thank you to those who have supported St. Cecilia in the past. Please drop off your items to the Parish Office no later than October 1st.

Fill out the order form for the amount of tickets you wish to purchase and turn in your form, along with your check or cash payment, either by placing them in the collection basket at Mass, dropping off or mailing in the form to the Parish Office no later than October 1st. Your raffle tickets will be filled out for you and placed in the raffle barrel. For instance, if you wish to purchase 30 tickets, you will indicate this on the order form, and 30 tickets will be made for you. Each ticket is $10. The raffle drawing will be on Saturday, October 3rd.

Are you wondering what you will do with the Fall Fest funds that you usually spend on children’s games, beer, bingo, and food? Why not be a Fall Fest sponsor? The proceeds go to support the parish and it’s a great way for your family to still stay involved in Fall Fest. We’d love to see YOUR family’s name on our sponsorship list. You can easily fill out the form and submit your payment online. You can also fill out the form attached below and drop it off along with your check or cash payment. Place them in the collection basket at Mass or drop them off or mail in the form to the Parish Office.

Learn Paul’s answer to the question:  “What must we do to be saved?”  Online Classes via ZOOM Start: Tues. September 22, 2020 (9:00-11 AM); Thursday, September 24, 2020 (7:00-8:30 PM)

THE BIBLE TIMELINE:  The Story of Salvation  Take a journey through the entire Bible and learn the story of God’s loving plan for your Salvation. Online Classes via ZOOM Start: Wed. September 23, 2020 (7-9 PM)

The Knights of Columbus Council at St. Cecilia is organizing a blood drive on Saturday, September 19 in the Parking Lot of 911 Bunker Hill Bishop Vincent M. Rizzotto Building. The blood drive will take place in two mobile units that belong to the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center from 10 am to 2:30 pm. Blood donors must make appointments to donate. Appointments can be scheduled at the above link. Alternatively, you can contact Pierre Kreische via email at Pierre_Khreiche@yahoo. com or phone at (832) 693-8158.

This Zoom class begins Wednesday, September 16th. Hebrews study takes you on a guided tour of what is considered the "Holy of Holies" of biblical theology-the letter to the Hebrews. Questions, please contact Rebecca Leon bektx@comcast.net

Business meeting at 10:00 am program immediately follows -Valerie Kohler, of Blue Willow Bookshop, will join our Zoom event. She will discuss books currently in her shop today, including books some for children that may help when we find ourselves needing to explain racism in our world today. Blue Willow Bookshop is located on Memorial Drive at Dairy Ashford for those who would like to visit and maybe order or pick up something to read while we keep safe. All current members who have given us an email address will receive their invitation to this Zoom meeting via an email the week of the meeting. All ladies of the parish are welcome to participate. If you are not a member of the club, contact Margaret at mags1123@aol.com to receive an email invitation.

St. Cecilia will have a drive-thru Blessing of the Pets on Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00 - 10:45 am. We ask all families and pets to remain in their cars and wear masks. When you arrive Deacon Sam will bless your pet inside your vehicle. There is no limit to the number or type of pets you bring. Except, no lions, tigers, or bears please. After your blessing, you can leave the parking lot. God Bless your weekend.

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.

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.

From your computer or smartphone - Several dates are available to choose from: English: September 2nd and November 4th Spanish: October 7th, and November 5th Questions, please contact Flavie at flavie@saintcecilia.org

The St. Cecilia Food Pantry delivers food donations twice a month to our sister parish, Blessed Sacrament, and to the Guadalupe Social Services Center. Please bring non-perishable foods like powdered milk, peanut butter, cereals, and grains to the white food cart inside the church. You may bring your donations Monday thru Friday from 9 am to 3 pm, Saturday from 3:30 to 5 pm mass and then on Sunday from 9:30 am till mass begins at 10 am. The need is great. Thank you for helping.

This ceremony will be held at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart to honor couples celebrating their Silver (25th) Anniversary Golden and (50th) Anniversary of marriage in the Catholic Church. Whether or not a couple attends the ceremony, they are eligible to receive special recognition. Couples wishing to participate, married in the Catholic Church in 1995, are asked to register online.

It is very simple ..... Click on the title more information about: Infant Baptism requirements see section" Requirements" Baptismal Preparation Classes, see section "Baptism Class" Scheduling an infant baptism, see section "Baptism Scheduling" All that you need at your fingertips!

Are you planning on getting married? Take the first step! Click on the title for more information. For additional questions, contact flavie@saintcecilia.org