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“I’m Not Okay you’re not Okay but it’s Okay. “ Sunday, March 1: Called to love Monday, March 2: What keeps us from life Tuesday, March 3: Sharing His love Chris Padgett has been doing ministry for over 20 years. He is an author, musician, teacher, and motivational speaker. Padgett has been married to his high school sweetheart for over 25 years and has nine children. He has also appeared on television and radio and has been a regular speaker and entertainer at Steubenville youth conferences. For the last several years, Chris was an adjunct professor of theology at Franciscan University and currently teaches at Catholic Distance University. The Padgett family currently lives in Central New York. Check out chrispadgett.com for more.

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 component 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 desperate 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 in the link above.

February 22 at 6:30 pm in our Community Center - "Unplanned" brings us an eye-opening look inside the abortion industry from a woman who was once its most passionate advocate. Please be advised that this movie has been given the movie rating "R" and is not recommended for young children. While some parents may determine the film appropriate for older teenagers, any teenager attending should be accompanied by his or her parent/guardian. This movie night is a FREE EVENT but you must rsvp.

Training for NEW Extra-ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist has been scheduled, and a number of opportunities to attend will be offered. These lay ministers assist the regular ministers of the Eucharist (the ordained) with the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ in the Eucharist to the faithful at Mass, as well as those in the hospital or the homebound. Please RSVP to attend one of the training sessions at www.saintcecilia.org/emhc. Contact Andrew Meinen in the Pastoral Office with any questions.

February 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27 & April 3 - Join us for a Lenten tradition at St. Cecilia, our annual Friday Night Fish Fry. We start serving at 5:30 p.m. and conclude at 8:00 p.m. We will be having all your favorites: Fried catfish, baked tilapia, fried shrimp, hush puppies, french fries, sweet potato fries, corn of the cob, coleslaw, mac, and cheese for the kids, and other goodies Plates are $10.00 for adult | $8.00 for Seniors | $5.00 for kids (under 10)|$2.00 for Shrimp *On March 27th, the fish fry will be in the school cafeteria.*

February 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27 & April 3 | 6:00 p.m. (English) 8:00 p.m. (Spanish) The Stations of the Cross began as the practice of pious pilgrims to Jerusalem who would retrace the final journey of Jesus Christ to Calvary. Later, for the many who wanted to pass along the same route, but could not make the trip to Jerusalem, a practice developed that eventually took the form of the fourteen stations currently found in almost every church. *Stations of the Cross for children (English) every Friday during Lent at 5:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.

Thursday, March 5th at 10 am - Please RSVP using the link above or call Deacon Frank or Colleen at (713) 465-3414 in the pastoral office. Reception to follow in the Community Center

Marzo Lunes 16 y Martes 17 de 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.

March 1st - 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, February 2nd. 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.

FRIDAY, MARCH 6th - All women of the parish are invited to join the WOMEN’S CLUB to hear Jenny Mc Connell, a noted spiritual speaker and theologian who teaches at St. Thomas Catholic High School. Jenny will prepare us for Lent by inspiring us to listen and to understand God’s voice and His great love for us. FRIDAY, MARCH 6th we will meet in the Community Center at 9:30 am for fellowship. The presentation will begin at 9:45 am. A box luncheon will be served. There will be a school Mass at 8:15 am for those who wish to attend. COST: $15 payable to St. Cecilia Catholic Church

St. Cecilia's Catholic Church will be sponsoring a day of prayer on Saturday, March 7 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Planned Parenthood (4600 Gulf Freeway). Please RSVP IN THE LINK ABOVE. We will have prayer packets for attendees. About 40 Days for Life "40 Days for Life is a community-based campaign that takes a determined, peaceful approach to showing local communities the consequences of abortion in their own neighborhoods, for their own friends and families.

Support St. Cecilia’s Youth Ministry by joining us on Saturday, April 18 from 6 pm – 10 pm for all you can eat and drink. Get your tickets in advance for $35 or $45 at the door. This annual event provides financial aid and scholarships for our four high school retreats, Junior High Camp, mission trips, and summer conferences! Tickets are available at the Youth Ministry office, the Parish Office and ONLINE!

JUNE 8 - 12, 2020

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 for information on classes that will begin in January. January 14 at 6 pm in the Community Center in room 204.

Thursday, February 20 in the Community Center. 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. For questions concerning bridge, dominoes and card games, please email Linda at ljkearney64@gmail.com

The St. Cecilia Food Pantry delivers your food donations twice a month to our sister parish, Blessed Sacrament, and to the Guadalupe Social Services. Please bring non-perishable foods such as powdered milk, peanut butter, cereal, grains, canned vegetables, and meats to the white food cart in the Narthex. The need is great. Thank you for helping us deliver!

Classes in English are offered monthly Community Center - Room 201; June 18 8:00 pm Las clases en espanol se ofrecen cada mes a las 7:00 pm Salon 201 en el Centro Comunitario 1 de agosto, 3 de octubre y 5 de diciembre

February 8, 2020 - Join us for a lovely celebration. For details and tickets click on the title. If you have questions contact Linda Kuper at kuperfamily80@gmail.com

Mass at 8:15 am with St. Cecilia School Fellowship in the Community Center at 9:30 am Meeting at 10:00 am Program at 10:30 am Cater, David Alcorta of Spring Branch, will be sharing some yummy Valentine's Day dessert treat ideas. He will be doing a demonstration and there will be tasty samples to try. Light refreshments will be served. Our annual March 6th Day of Prayer reservation sign-up will be available.

Sunday, February 9, 2020, following the 11:00 am Mass in the Community Center - Calling all kids, ages 7-15. Join us for a meeting of Justice By Kids, a community service club by kids, for kids. We will be working on service projects for Valentine’s Day. Join us in serving our community and church!