It is with great sadness that we inform you of Deacon Frank's passing earlier this week. Below is information for his Funeral & Vigil Arrangements at St. Cecilia Catholic Church.

The visitation is on Thursday, September 16th from 6:00PM to 7:00PM. A vigil and rosary will follow from 7 pm to 8 pm.

The funeral service will be on Friday, September 17th at 10:30 am followed by a reception in the Community Center and Internment at Houston National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the St. Cecilia Deacon Frank Davis III Pastoral Care Trust Fund.

An Early Dismissal Day was scheduled for Friday, September 17th with a dismissal at 12:45PM. With the passing of Deacon Frank Davies earlier this week, his services have been planned for Friday, September 17th. In order to accommodate a large funeral gathering in the church and avoid a conflict between funeral parking/dismissal and the school Early Dismissal, we are going to move the Early Dismissal day back one week – to Friday, September 24th. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. Please keep the family of Deacon Frank in your prayers.

We will be working in the Teacher Workroom on Tuesdays and Thursdays this school year. We are asking for 10 volunteers who can each take a designated Tuesday or Thursday of every month. As a workroom volunteer, you will come to the workroom on your designated day each month and help with any Teacher requested work. The type of work will typically include copying, laminating, cutting, etc. We will have 2 training days to go over the use of the copier and laminating machine. You are able to come anytime during your designated day that works for you as long as it is between the hours of 7:55AM to 3:20PM. We will also have 4 spots for subs if you can not come on your designated day that month. As a volunteer, you must be CMG Safe Training certified. 

Workroom Training will be the week of September 20th the exact date and time will be emailed to all volunteers.

We will begin working in the workroom the week of September 27th. If you have any questions please feel free to email Katie Soulier.

Click here to sign up to be a Workroom Volunteer.

HSA is working with the parish to have volunteer families sign up for times to sell Fall Fest Raffle tickets after Mass on the weekends of September 11th & 12th, September 18th & 19th, and September 25th & 26th. Please visit this sign up genius if you would like to sign up your family to assist with selling raffle tickets for Fall Fest.

It’s been a winning week for St. Cecilia athletics! Congratulations to our JV and Varsity volleyball teams for starting off their seasons with a home win against St. Francis De Sales on Wednesday. Congratulations to our Football team as well for a dramatic last second win against Trinity Klein at home on Thursday. It’s been an exciting start to the fall athletic season!

Time for BASKETBALL prep! Here’s a great way for you to get ready for the upcoming season! Join coaches Inman and Kinnick for skill and drill sessions offered to our girls interested in playing basketball. We will have morning sessions for our middle school girls and afternoon sessions for our up and coming elementary basketball girls.

Morning Sessions (6:00 – 7:00 am): Grades 5, 6, 7, 8

Afternoon Sessions (3:45 – 4:45 pm): Grades 2, 3, 4

Want to beat the crowded parking lot and save time in your commute and find a parking space to make your child’s home games at St. Cecilia? The Booster Club is offering a reserved parking space right next to the field and gym entry gate for all home Soccer and Volleyball games this year. Not only do you get a reserved parking space for home games for your child’s sport - but you even get to keep the sign made especially for your family when the season is over. We will also be offering these for other home game sports played on campus later in the year – Basketball, Softball, etc. It is a great way to support St. Cecilia Athletics by making a donation to reserve a parking space!

Both Auctions begin today, Friday, September 3rd and go through Tuesday, September 7th at 8AM.

For Football - we are going to auction off two reserved parking spaces for the biggest game of the year - Homecoming on Thursday, October 7th (that online Auction will take place closer to the time of Homecoming).

Booster Club t-shirts and hats are still available for purchase online here.

Students in 6th-8th grade will have an opportunity to apply to be part of our NEW St. Cecilia Catholic School Safety Patrol! They will help with opening vehicle doors at Community Center carpool in the mornings and assist younger students as they walk to class if needed. We will take 6 students for each rotation.

Qualifications:

To help our new students in 1st – 8th grades feel welcome, the new students in those grades will have lunch with school administration on the following dates. Individual invitations will also be sent to parents of these new students. The schedule of the lunches are as follows:

Please contact Rachel Nunez if you have any questions.

We are pleased to announce for one night only, our farewell tour! Please join us (The Martinez and Petruszka families) on our HIGHWAY TO HIGHSCHOOL as we throw the last of our infamous sign-up parties! Break out your favorite leather jacket, those fishnet hose, and vintage concert t-shirt and party like a rock star. We will be featuring Asian Cuisine along with a fabulous cigar selection. Our professional bartender will be back featuring a selection of premium cocktails to help you rock the night away. This party is open to all St. Cecilia parents and will be hosted outdoors. Cost $250 per couple; due to the popularity of this item, there are only a very limited number of spots remaining. (Couples who paid for the party at the last auction are invited and won't have to pay again).

Register online here.

St. Cecilia will be administering the NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association) MAP(Measure of Academic Progress) Growth Assessment to all students in

Kinder - 8th grade. NWEA is a computer-based adaptive assessment that is challenging, appropriate, and dynamic. It is administered three times a year (beginning, middle, and end). You may remember that in previous school years we administered the IOWA and Renaissance Benchmark assessment. The NWEA MAP Growth Assessment will replace these tests. If you would like to learn more about this new assessment, click here for a guide to the Catholic School’s Office “Family Guide to MAP Growth. Teachers will be administering these assessments during class throughout the month of September. Individual grade levels will communicate to families regarding specific testing dates.

We are excited to launch a new Math Program in Prek-4 thru Second Grade called Bridges in Mathematics. This is a rigorous program designed to address the grade level math standards in a way that is enjoyable and accessible to all learners. “The curriculum focuses on developing in students a deep understanding of math concepts, proficiency with key skills, and the ability to solve new and complex problems. Learning activities tap into the intelligence and strengths all students have by presenting mathematically powerful material alive with language, pictures, and movement” (MLC, Math Learning Center). We are excited to watch our students grow as mathematicians through the Bridges in Mathematics Program.

Click here to learn more about the different components of Bridges in Mathematics and the appropriate links below to see your child’s specific grade level letter.

1st grade and up have the opportunity to participate in fencing classes hosted by Benoit Bouysset, a second level master of arms and three-time world champion fencing master. Coach Bouysset is the former resident coach at the Olympic Training Center and national coach for the USA men’s epee team at the 2012 London Olympics. He is a Sports Engine 2020 Coach Excellence Award Finalist. Students do not need to buy a fencing mask it will be provided, but they are free to buy one. Please email Coach Benoit for more information.

Tuesday’s starting September 14th

Ages 3 and up have the opportunity to participate in a program designed for boys and girls to develop gross motor and fine motor skills. All ages will be instructed, from beginner skills through advanced gymnastic skills (including the tumbling required for cheering). The Glass Family has served St. Cecilia’s for over a decade. Click here for more information.

Friday’s starting September 10th

Regular release times:

Early release times:

Abrakadoodle art classes for kids are all about creativity! Kids will use their imaginations while using a wide variety of materials, such as paints, wire, clays, and more. Learn about an artist, study the style, and then make it your own! Students explore artists, techniques, world cultures, and more.

Thursday starting September 9th

Class times

Martial arts training for boys and girls for elementary and middle school ages will be available this year on Mondays starting in September. For more information, click here.

Click here to register.

Energy Dance will offer pre-ballet for ages 3 and 4 years, and Ballet 1 for ages 5 through 7 years. Registration information will be available soon.

Math+ is a six-session course that is taught at Strake Jesuit. Classes are on Tuesdays from 5:00 to 6:00 pm starting on Tuesday, September 14th and ending on October 19th.  This Fall’s course will focus on Probability. Click here for more information on Math+.

Join us for Fall Fest 2021 on Saturday, October 2nd from 3 pm - 10 pm!

There will be games, food, a raffle, and more! All Fall Fest proceeds will go towards the renovation of the church. For more information visit www.SaintCecilia.org/FallFest2021.

Recognize your family/promote your business by becoming a sponsor! 

The deadline for inclusion on banners is Friday, September 10th. Forms, payment, and artwork must be received by the deadline. Easy ways to sponsor:

Click here to see our amazing Fall Fest Raffle Prizes! Raffle ticket sales will begin the weekend of September 11th after Masses. Want to buy your raffle tickets now? We will fill out your raffle tickets for you! Download the form, print it, and fill it out with the number of tickets you wish to purchase. Please turn in your form, along with your check or cash payment, either by placing them in the collection basket at Mass, dropping them off, or mailing the form to the Parish Office no later than September 29, 2021. Each ticket is $10. We are not able to accept online payments for raffle tickets.

If you are experiencing a hardship of any kind please contact the HSA Caring Committee for support or prayer requests. They are here to help!

The HSA Caring Committee is a volunteer group that supports St. Cecilia Catholic School families who are dealing with illness, death, or crisis.