Holy Week Schedule At St. Cecilia

Friday, April 29th — Good Friday (Celebration of the Lord's Passion)

3:00PM English

7:00PM Español 

*Good Friday is a day of fasting and abstinence.

*Wear red today

Saturday, April 30th — Holy Saturday

9:00AM Morning Prayer and Preparatory Rites for RCIA

8:00PM Easter Vigil with the Rites of Initiation

(No Reconciliation or 5:00PM Mass)

Sunday, April 31st — Solemnity of Easter Sunday

8:00AM Cantor, Organ, Trumpets

10:00AM St. Cecilia Choir, Organ, Brass, & Timpani (with overflow in Community Center & Auditorium) 

12:00PM Español

*No 5:00PM Mass

The Parish Office will close at noon on Thursday, March 28, and reopen at 9:00AM on Tuesday, April 2. Please click here for more information.

3rd Quarter Honor Roll Update

Honor Roll lists will be sent out in next week's Insider. We apologize for the delay.

Family Learning

Calling Middle School Parents 

Join Dr. Crystal Collier online as she walks you through chapter four of her book, The NeuroWhereWhereAbouts Guide. This chapter covers best parenting practices and what high-risk behaviors are prevalent in middle school students.

• Tuesday, April 2, 2024
• Morning Session - 9:00AM
• Evening Session - 7:30PM

Learning Commons Literacy Corner

Please click here for our weekly Learning Commons Literacy Corner updates including the quote of the week, vocabulary word of the week, and the high frequency words of the week.

Solar Eclipse – April 8th 

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, United States, and Canada. More information can be found here regarding what a solar eclipse is, the expected path, and the historical significance of this event. Science teachers will be planning different learning activities in preparation for the day, and the school is organizing a solar watching event for students. We have purchased Eclipse Glasses for students that have been independently tested as compliant with ISO 12312-2:2015. Great care will be taken in helping the students make the most of this event, but viewing a solar eclipse is not without risk. If you would like your child to participate, please fill out this permission waiver by Friday, April 5th.

Auction Updates

Auction Pre-Event Setup and Post Event Clean Up Volunteer Help Needed

We will need volunteer assistance on Friday, April 19th to assist with general event setup help, setting up Silent Auction rooms, and decorations setup in the Community Center. We will also need volunteer assistance on Monday, April 22nd to help break down and clean up the Community Center after the event. Please click here for the specific time slots to sign up to help volunteer. 

Please note: The Auction start time has changed from 5:30 to 6:00 PM so that it does not interfere with 5:00 PM Mass. Thank you for understanding!

Auction Sign-Up Parties

“You Had Me at Aloha” Couples Luau Party

Saturday, April 6, 2024

The Gaige’s Home, 7:00-11:00 PM

20 Couple Spots

$150 Per Couple

1st Grade Sleeping Bags and Slippers

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

St. Cecilia Gym, 3:45-5:30 PM

$50 Per Student 

Burn and Turn

Friday, April 26, 2024

Tejas Office Products, 6:00-11:00 PM

40 Dad Spots

$150 Per Person

Click here to sign up for an Auction Party.

We Are Hiring!

We currently have several open positions to fill for the 2024 - 2025 school year including:

• Elementary Science and Social Studies Teacher
• Part-Time Literacy Coach
• Pre K - Classroom Teacher
• Elementary Classroom Teacher
• Religion Teacher
• Middle School ELA Classroom Teacher
• STREAM Integration Teacher 

If you are interested in working alongside our amazing teachers and staff, check out the open positions currently available and apply today! Please contact Cindy Orlando if you have questions.

6th Annual Day of Service - Tuesday, April 9

Come volunteer at St. Cecilia’s Spring Day of Service with Bayou City Blessings in a Backpack on Tuesday, April 9th, from 5-6 PM at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, 12535 Perthshire Rd, Houston, TX 77024 (7 mins from SCCS). 20 volunteers are needed. Any age can participate, and babies are welcome. Volunteers are encouraged to wear red St. Cecilia spirit shirts. We will organize food and assemble weekend food bags for children living in food insecurity. If possible, please consider bringing a food donation of individually packaged goldfish snack crackers (1 oz). Click here to register.

Staff Nursery Part-Time Substitute Openings

We are looking to hire a few part-time substitutes for our staff nursery. This opportunity is perfect for parents looking for a casual chance to work a few hours during a given week. Click here to apply. For more information, please contact Mary Yokubaitis. 

Summer Camps at St. Cecilia

Summer Basketball Camps & Game Time

Join Coach Kinnick in the “cool” Gym for great basketball fun. Open to currently enrolled boy and girl students from Kindergarten through 8th Grade.

Camp Details: The basketballers will work on ballhandling, shooting, passing, defense, and court awareness. There will be skills, drills, competitions, and lots of fun. The camps also include a daily devotion (a few minutes each day for reflective thoughts and a prayer)

Game Time Details: Game Time is for middle school players who just want to play basketball games - whoever is present we divide up and play games!

Dates:

June 3rd - 7th Camps & Game Time

June 17th - 21st Camps & Game Time

June 24th - 28th Camps

Please click here for more information and registration.

Summer Mini Cheer Camp

Ready to kick off summer with your friends? Join us in celebrating the beginning of summer by attending our St. Cecilia Mini Cheer Summer Camp! Your child will enjoy four half days of camp filled with fun games, crafts, and a focus on cheerleading skills with our very own 2024-2025 St. Cecilia Catholic School cheerleading team and coaches. 

Dates: Monday, June 10th - Thursday, June 13th

Time: 12:30-3:30pm

Ages: Incoming Kinder-3rd Grade St. Cecilia Students

Cost: $200

Need a full day? Pair our half-day camp with St. Cecilia Vacation Bible School. We will pick them up from VBS and get them to Mini Cheer!

Please click here for more information and registration.

Love God's Will: The True Story of Fr. Ryan Stawaisz  

On April 8th, 2024, all St. Cecilia school families, parishioners, and friends are invited to attend a private screening at Cinemark Memorial City of Palomita Films' new movie, Love God's Will: The True Story of Fr. Ryan Stawaisz.  

Love God’s Will is the true story of a young priest from Houston, Fr. Ryan Stawaisz. It tells the uplifting story of courage, hope, and the beauty of following one's faith-filled journey. Despite his battle with cancer, Fr. Ryan remained steadfast in his desire to serve others and to share the love of Christ with everyone who crossed his path. Through the trials and triumphs of its endearing character, the movie shines a light on the importance of trusting in God's divine plan and finding joy in His will.

link to the movie trailer

To purchase tickets to the screening, please use one of the provided links below: 

• 1st Showing: Love God's Will, April 8 at 6:00PM 
• 2nd Showing: Love God's Will, April 8 at 7:30PM *subtitulado en español

The movie is 1 hour long with Q&A afterward with the director and Fr. Ryan's family. We look forward to seeing many of you there!

GEMs Easter Egg Hunt - Sunday, March 31st

GEMs is hosting an Easter egg hunt following the 10:00AM mass on Easter Sunday. Bring your family for an Easter egg hunt on the school field! Everyone is welcome! Don't forget your basket.

St. Thomas Camps and Programs

STH Coding Camp

Calling all (!future) {coding superheroes}/>. The St. Thomas High School Computer Science Honor Society is hosting a coding camp on April 13th from 9:00am - 12:00pm. All current 2nd through 8th grade students interested in learning more about coding and STEM are welcome! 

Summer@STH Elementary and Middle School Programs

St.Thomas High School is excited to announce that registration for Summer@STH 2024 is now open! We have an exciting summer planned, with an assortment of half-day, full-day, and extended day options! Our Youth Athletic Camps offer opportunities for young athletes to improve their abilities in basketball, baseball, football, track & field as well as strength & conditioning. Aquinas Academy Co-ed Enrichment Camps deliver a wide variety of engaging activities for rising 3rd-8th grade boys and girls! The courses allow students to sharpen their skills in physical education, brain games, study skills, drama, fine arts, science, STEM, and much more! Click here for more detailed descriptions of our programs and to register today! Please feel free to contact Carol Mandola with any questions. We hope to see you this summer!

St. Agnes Academy Access: Middle School Summer Program

Looking for an unforgettable summer adventure? St. Agnes Academy is hosting a new Middle School Summer Enrichment Experience that is perfect for any middle school student looking for a variety of fun and stimulating classes! The St. Agnes Academy Middle School Enrichment Summer Experience offers a vibrant and dynamic environment where young minds can explore, create, and thrive. Designed to supplement traditional curriculum, these camps provide an array of enriching activities spanning various disciplines such as STEM, arts, humanities, and physical education. Students will be encouraged to think critically, collaborate with peers, and hone their problem-solving skills. Beyond academics, these courses foster personal growth and self-confidence. Whether delving into the mysteries of science, unleashing creativity through artistic expression, or discovering new passions, the St. Agnes Academy Middle School Enrichment Summer Experience ignite curiosity and inspire lifelong learning. Participants will leave with cherished memories, lasting friendships, and a newfound enthusiasm for exploring the world around them.

Click here to learn more about the St. Agnes Academy – Academy Access: Middle School Summer Program

Priests vs. Seminarians – April 19th 

The 7th Annual Priests vs Seminarians Basketball Game will take place on Friday, April 19th at 7:00PM at Rice University. Tickets can be purchased in advance here.