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Anointing of the Sick
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is a ritual of healing appropriate notonly for physical but also for mental and spiritual sickness. This healing sacrament is celebrated at a hospital, in the homes of those unable to travel, or at the church.
Contact: Teresita Johnson | Ext: 174 | tjohnson@saintcecilia.org
Bereavement Group
This ministry provides emotional and spiritual support for those who have losta loved one. You are invited to join the St. Cecilia Bereavement Group. The group meets the second Saturday of each month.
Contact: Teresita Johnson | Ext: 174 | tjohnson@saintcecilia.org
Birthright
Birthright believes it is the right of every pregnant woman to give birth andthe right of every infant to be born. Birthright offers free, confidential serviceswhich include pregnancy testing. You can volunteer one or two days aweek. Volunteers will be trained to work in the office. Birthright is located at1200 Blalock, Suite #280.
Contact: Mariana Flores | marianafl18@yahoo.com
Gabriel Project
This ministry helps women who are pregnant. With Christian presence and friendship, our parish volunteers walk with women and support them with the many decisions they will make during their pregnancies. Our volunteers also assist the mother in her spiritual growth by their presence, prayers, and invitation to join us here for Mass. In addition to ministering to these new mothers, we also help by distributing baby necessities. Adult and student volunteers are needed.
Contact: Rita Carroll | ritascarroll@gmail.com
Good Neighbor: Funeral Reception
This ministry gathers and serves food to families and friends following funerals. You can serve by dropping off food and by assisting in setting up, serving, and cleaning up following the meal. This is a wonderful way to show those who are grieving our love and support. If you wish to assist with this ministry, please contact one of the leaders below.
Contact: Teresita Johnson | Ext: 174 | tjohnson@saintcecilia.org
Homebound Ministry
These volunteers visit those in need usually once a week, offering a visit, prayers, and Holy Communion in their home or at the nursing facility. Estos voluntarios visitan a los necesitados generalmente una vez por semana, ofreciendo una visita, oraciones y la Sagrada Comunión en su hogar o en el centro de enfermería.
Contact: Julie McDonald | julie.mcdonald@comcast.net
Thelma Rose | thelma45rose@gmail.com (Spanish)
Prime Timers
Senior activities are for our young at heart, ages 55 and up! The third Thursday of each month, the group meets for cards/games and a $5.00 catered lunch. The group also takes bus trips, which include Galveston, Houston Museum District, Beaumont, Brookwood, Huntsville, Texas Wine Country, etc. (SeePrime Timers in Spanish under Family Life)
Contact: Gloria Verna | gloriaverna@sbcglobal.net
Tercera Edad
This group meets on the second Saturdays of each month from August to Juneat 5:00 p.m. Meetings consist of activities, dinners, and monthly bus trips. Individuals 50 years of age and older qualify to join.
Contact: Celia Jimenez| (832) 387-1591 | celiajimenez297@gmail.com
SOS - Sandwiches on Sundays for the Homeless
Sandwiches on Sundays for the Homeless makes 100 lunches on the weekend to distribute to the homeless living in the downtown area. Volunteersalso shop for supplies and deliver the lunches Monday morning. We especially need help during the summer months.
Contact: sos@saintcecilia.org
Scarves for the Homeless
Beginning in August and ending early December, parish members knit or crochet scarves for the men and women living on the streets of downtown Houston. Each year we make between 60-100 scarves. The scarves are distributed downtown. This ministry allows you to work in your home at your own pace.
Contact: Linda Kuper | scarvesministry@gmail.com
Comenzando en agosto y terminando a principios de diciembre, los miembros de la parroquia tejen o hacen crochet bufandas para los hombres y mujeres que viven en las calles del centro de Houston. Cada año hacemos entre 60 y 100 bufandas. Las bufandas se distribuyen en el centro. Este ministerio le permite trabajar en su hogar a su propio ritmo.
Contact: Linda Kuper | scarvesministry@gmail.com
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
An organization of Catholic lay volunteers ministering to the poor in the Spring Branch area, our parish volunteers make home visits to discern theneeds of individuals and families. We help with rent, utility bills, transportation/Metro, food, and recommend them to additional local agencies willingto help. English and Spanish speaking volunteers are needed to make homevisits and to work in our office Monday-Saturday. The office is located at 911Bunker Hill in the Bishop Rizzotto building.
Contact: St. Vincent de Paul Ministry | (713) 468-1185
The Gathering Place
The Gathering Place at St. Cecilia invites families who are caring for a love done with memory loss to a free program held monthly. It is a stimulating, loving and fun environment where volunteers offer interactive and affirming activities designed for members of the congregation and community who suffer with memory loss. The Gathering Place offers 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. Caregivers may choose to use this opportunity for respite, or may opt to participate along with their care partner.
Contact: Lorrie Dawlearn| (713) 783-7903
Lisa Waters| 713-682-5995 | lbwaters@outlook.com | (832) 646-9144