March
LENTEN FISH FRIES Parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston are holding annual fish fries Fridays during Lent (March 19 and 26). Many of the events benefit local youth groups other community and church groups. Contact your local parish for information.
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LENTEN DAY OF PRAYER, 9:30 a.m. TO 2:30 p.m. “Who’s Pushing Your Buttons?” presented by Rev. John Morfin focuses on the death of Jesus, so that we could obtain the freedom of the children of God. Many of us have surrendered that freedom to other persons and to attachment to “stuff,” making victims of ourselves and basing our happiness on persons or things over which we have no control. This day of prayer will center on revealing these personal traps and identifying what psychologists call our “Locus of Control.” Minimum Offering: $50 includes lunch. Call 281-497-3131 or visit www.cenacleretreathouse.org.
St. Joseph's Feast Day Stew Supper, 5:30 p.m. Following Mass, enjoy a supper of beef stew made fresh that day by the ladies of the Altar Society. Dinner includes hot crackers and bread, as well various homemade pies for desert. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 children 12 and under. There will be a raffle including an Altar Society made Quilt, a parishioner-made porch swing and more. Door prizes, auction and raffle proceeds support the Altar Society. St. Joseph Catholic Church, 11323 Count Rd. 304, Stoneham, 936-894-2223, www.smsj.org.
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HOPE BEYOND OUR TRIALS, 4 to 9 p.m. Participate in the St. Justin’s Women’s Retreat at the St. Justin Martyr Parish CFC building,13350 Ashford Point Dr., Houston. The retreats are March 19, 4 to 9:30 p.m. and March 20, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (includes Mass). All meals except dinner on March 20 are included. The cost is $60 and space is limited. Call Diana Helms at 832-230-0479.
Natural Family PLANNING INFORMATION MEETING, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. In Morkovsky Hall, room 201. Call Joe DeVet, NFP Coordinator, Office of Family Life Ministry at 281-723-5686 or e-mail nfpflm@aol.com.
A Samaritan Ministry Training Workshop, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This workshop is designed to help churches establish a ministry of trained and organized volunteers dedicated to providing emotional and practical support to persons who are experiencing anticipatory grief (during times of illness), shock grief (during the time of a funeral) and lingering grief (during times of bereavement) at St. Dominic Archdiocesan Center, 2401 Holcombe Blvd., Houston. Call Charlotte Maluski at 281-589-8936 or natlsam86@cs.com.
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AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY FOUNDERS CLUB MEETING, 6:30 p.m. At the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1700 Smith St., Houston 77002. Dr. John Knasas of the Department of Philosophy, Center for Thomistic Studies at the University of St Thomas, is the speaker for the March dinner meeting. Dr. Knasas will speak on “Fides et Ratio and the 20th Century Thomistic Revival.” Learn how the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas remain relevant for safeguarding faith and reason in our Church and society today. The event includes a 6:30 p.m. social, dinner is served at 7:15 p.m. and the speaker is at 8 p.m. Cost is $25, to prepay, mail checks to: LoRayne Anderson, 447 Richvale Ln., Webster, TX 77598. RSVP by Feb. 18th. Call Karen Davis to RSVP at 281-488-5591 or rsvp.ave.maria@sbcglobal.net.
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Special Youth Services Volunteer Retreat, 9 a.m. This is a great opportunity to gather helpful tools, receive updates and meet other volunteers from around the Archdiocese. Dominic Chancery in Morkovsky Hall, room 204, 2403 Holcombe Blvd., Houston. Call Joanna at 713-741-8739.
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Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Service and Rosary, 8 a.m. Join the Helpers of God’s precious infants beginning with a service at Sacred Heart Co-cathedral and a Rosary procession to Crescent City Women's Clinic for this peaceful prayerful event. Visit www.diogh.org/RespectLufe/newsletter.htm.
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Eighth Annual Father Harry L. Duffy S.S.J. Scholarship and Charities Golf tournament, 11 a.m. Sponsored by the Holy Family-McNair Knights of Peter Claver Council #341, this four-man scramble tees off at 11 a.m. at Texaco Golf Club, 12800 Texaco Rd. Houston. The player fee is $85.00. An awards ceremony and barbecue dinner will follow the finish. Sponsorships are still available for hole sponsors of $100, other sponsors include but not limited to cart, drinks and food. Prizes include a 2010 GMC pick-up truck. Call 281-424-1418, 281-743-2491 or 281-427-4901.
NEW LIFE. This weekend program is for remarried and remarrying couples in which one or both partners have lost a spouse through divorce or death. St. Dominic Archdiocesan Center, 2403 Holcombe Blvd., Houston. Call Family Life Ministry at 713-741-8720 or e-mail lgarcia@archgh.org.
SPONSOR COUPLE TRAINING PROGRAM, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This training program is for couples working in marriage preparation in their parishes. St. Dominic Archdiocesan Center, 2403 Holcombe Blvd., Houston. Call Family Life Ministry at 713-391-2631 or e-mail tjohnson@archgh.org
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MISIONARY CARMELITES OF SAINT TERESA BAZAAR, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy games, music, a beauty salon, a raffle and more during this day of fun and fundraising. The event begins with Mass, celebrated by Rev. Rafael Davila M.M. at 9 a.m., and benefits Mount Carmel House of Prayer. The event is 9600 Deer trail Dr. Call 281-931-1698 or 281-445-8830.
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Catholic Daughter’s of Court Regina Coeli #1959 Dinner/Dance, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Enjoy Country-Western-themed dancing and help raise money for charity at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 6320 Madden Rd. Tickets are $30 a couple. Call Janie Longoria at 713-678-7007.
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CHRIST THE REDEEMER CATHOLIC CHURCH 25TH ANNUAL SPRING FESTIVAL, through April 25. Join in on the fun with games and dancing; face painting and rides; plus bingo, plants and a flea market; sweets and delicious barbecue dinner during this annual event. There also will be live music and clown shows, a silent and live auction, fabulous Texan, Cajun, Asian, Italian and Mexican food and a grand raffle, featuring a new car as the prize. Saturday, the festivities kick off immediately after 5 p.m. Mass and continue until 11 p.m. On Sunday things kick off after the 11 a.m. Mass and continue until 7 p.m. Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, 11507 Huffmeister Rd., Houston. Call 281-469-5533 or visit www.ctrcc.com/festival.
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FATHER-SON PROGRAM. This program for 11-to-14-year-old boys discusses sexuality and God’s gift of human fertility. The fee is $20 per family and the registration deadline is 10 days prior to the program. There is a similar Mother-Daughter program on March 28. Chancery at St. Dominic Archdiocesan Center, 2403 Holcombe Blvd., Houston. Call Family Life Ministry at 713-741-8720 or e-mail lgarcia@archgh.org.
LAMARQUE-QUEEN OF PEACE SPRING FESTIVAL, 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Enjoy barbecue, a raffle, silent and live auctions, games and more during the Spring Festival. LaMarque-Queen of Peace, 1224 Cedar, La Marque. Call 409-935-2500 or 409-935-2549.
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ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL GOLF TOURNAMENT. The first annual tournament will be held at Glenbrook Golf Course, 8205 North Bayou Dr., Houston. Check in is as 7:30 a.m. and the shotgun start is at 8:30 a.m. After golf there will be an awards presentation, lunch and silent auction. Four person (men and women) scramble format. Mulligans are available for purchase at event (maximum 4 per player). There is a $100 per player entry fee and sponsorships are available. Make checks payable to St. Augustine Catholic School and mail to: 5500 Laurel Creek Way, Houston, 77017. Return by March 20. Call 713-946-9050. The mission of St. Augustine School is to enable all children to see themselves in the heart of Christ.
Devotions/Masses
DEVOTIONS TO ST. CHARLES, First Saturday devotions are held at St. Charles Borromeo church, 901 Tidwell, beginning with the rosary at 7:15 a.m. before the 8:00 a.m. Mass.
CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER THROUGH MEDITATION - Every Monday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. The meeting consists of a 20-minute teaching on audio tapes, followed by a 25-minute silent meditation and a period for questions and answers. Free will offering. Visit www.cenaclesisters.org/houston.
NOVENA – Weekly Mother of Perpetual Help Novena, held Tuesday evenings from 7:30 p.m. (after the 7 p.m. Mass) followed by Rosary prayer at St. Justin Martyr Church, 13350 Ashford Pt. Dr., Houston. Call 281-933-8226.
EUCHARISTIC EXPOSITION AND BENEDICTION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT – At the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart the first Thursday afternoon of each month following the 12:10 p.m. Mass until 6 p.m. Scriptural Rosary prayed on the hour and Sacrament of Penance available from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer at 5:30 p.m. followed by Benediction and Reposition at 6 p.m.
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION – Shrine of the True Cross Catholic Church in Dickinson hosts perpetual Eucharistic adoration. Visit www.truecrosschurch.org or call the church office at 281-337-4112.
MEN’S PRAYER GATHERING – hosted at the Catholic Charismatic Center, 1949 Cullen Blvd., 6 a.m. Men’s prayer gathering in the chapel for active adoration, praise and worship, teaching and prayer; followed by Mass at 8:30 a.m. Call 713-236-9977 or visit www.catholiccharismaticcenter.org or www.discoverthecenter.com.
PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL – Queen of Peace Church, 3011 Telephone Rd. Call 713-921-6127.
PRECIOUS BLOOD DEVOTION – Weekly Thursday night Gethsemane prayer at Notre Dame Church, 7720 Boone Rd., Houston, from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. The first monthly Thursday night, prayer will conclude with Holy Mass. Devotees who speak all languages are welcome. Call 281-933-1573.
MONTHLY RESPECT LIFE MASS – First Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. for Mass and Rosary procession with potluck luncheon afterward. Shrine of the True Cross Catholic Church in Dickinson, 281-337-4112, www.truecrosschurch.org.
CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETING – Second Saturday evenings 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. in room 112 at the Catholic Charismatic Center, 1949 Cullen Blvd. Call 713-236-9977 or visit www.catholiccharismaticcenter.org or www.discoverthecenter.com.
ROSARY RECITING – Every Friday at St. Theresa Church in the Park, 6622 Haskell Street, Houston. A Rosary is recited before the 7:00 am Mass is celebrated. The rosary is said at 6:45 am and led by members of the St. Theresa Knights of Columbus Council 12866.
Ongoing Workshops/Seminars
ENGAGED COUPLE INFO TRAINING – Learn more about the new Texas law administered by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and how to fulfill expectations of any engaged couple by reading the information for priest or deacons at the Family Life Ministry web site: www.familylifehouston.org.
PAX CHRISTI – Pax Christi Houston, promoting peace and justice, meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Maryknoll Olive Branch Room, 2360 Rice Blvd., Houston. Call 832-693-5710.
LOVING EMBRACE INFERTILITY EDUCATION SUPPORT GROUP – meets the third Thursday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Loving Embrace is a Catholic educational support group for couples who have endured or are presently enduring the pain and suffering of infertility. Contact Shannon Lassen for location information at 713-953-1019 or infertilitysupporthouston@gmail.com.
FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY – Visit www.familylifehouston.org for registration information about all programs and events, including those in January and February.
THE STUDY OF ST. PAUL’S WRITINGS – Continues … Romans and Galatians. Attend Thursday mornings, 9 to 11:15 a.m. or Thursday evenings, 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at. Aquinas Center Room C, St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 12627 West Bellfort, Sugar Land, Texas 77478. St. Paul lovingly inspires and challenges us to greater discipleship. Materials for this study will be the Navarre commentary study supplemented with the Little Rock video teaching series. Pre-registration is requested; call the church at 281-240-6721 or e-mail dasb@sbcglobal.net.
Volunteers
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL – From the beginning, the central and most basic activity of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has been the “Visit that Consoles” – visiting those in need in their homes. Contact Pura Santangelo at 713-741-8234 x105 or pura.santangelo@svdphouston.org.
SPECIAL YOUTH SERVICES – We provide pastoral care to high-risk youth and those already remanded to juvenile justice centers in the Archdiocese. If you are at least 21 years old and need information, contact Franchelle Lee at 713-741-8725 or flee@archgh.org.
VILLA DE MATEL – The Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, living in retirement at Villa de Matel Motherhouse, 6510 Lawndale, are in need of adult men and women volunteers to assist in various capacities. For information, call Maria Martinez, volunteer coordinator, at 713-928-6053.
SAN JOSÉ CLINIC – A ministry of the Archdiocese and United Way Agency dedicated to serving the uninsured seeks health care professionals, especially physicians and dentists, to volunteer their professional services. For information, call 713-228-9413 or e-mail volunteer@sanjoseclinic.org.
DOMINICAN SISTERS – The retired Dominican Sisters living at St. Dominic Villa, 6504 Almeda Rd. at Holcombe, are in need of kind men and women to join their volunteer program. Any assistance is appreciated in areas such as, providing transportation for a doctor’s appointment, assistance in typing and computer work, receptionist, medical assistance, light indoor and outdoor maintenance and gardening. Call Dottie Ross, volunteer coordinator, at 281-293-7767.
CENACLE RETREAT HOUSE – Is one of your New Year Resolutions to volunteer more? We are seeking friendly voices and helpful hands to assist in our business office. If you are interested in becoming a part of our team of volunteers, please contact us at 281-497-3131 or ministry@cenacleretreathouse.org.
Discernment
DAYS OF DISCERNMENT – The Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament are holding Days of Discernment for Women expressing an interest in Religious Life March 20, 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and May 2, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their Motherhouse, 3400 Bradford, Houston. Contact Sister Scholastica at sscholastica@yahoo.com or 713-668-0423.
WOMEN’S VOCATION DISCERNMENT GROUP – Young adult women are invited to a monthly discernment gathering sponsored by the Archdiocesan Office of Vocations and Women’s Religious Orders in the Archdiocese. Sunday evening, Feb. 21, 5 p.m. at the Villa de Matel, 6510 Lawndale, Houston. Contact Sister Pauline Troncale CCVI, ptroncale@arghgh.org.
ADORATION – The Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in their convent chapel on the first Sunday of every month from after the 8:45 a.m. Mass until noon. Shared Prayer (on the Sunday Scriptures) every Saturday, 7 to 8 p.m. 3400 Bradford, Houston. Call 713-668-0423.
LAY MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY – For those interested in the charism of Mother Teresa and living her ‘Simple Path.’ Call Kathy Behrendt at 281-558-7568.
LAY CARMELITES – One of the oldest religious orders, following a contemplative way of life in the active world. We go about our daily lives as husbands, wives, mothers and fathers, working in a secular society but following the examples of Elijah’s zeal and Our Lady’s love of prayer and detachment. For information, call Linda Thomas at 832-381-4251 and 281-873-1507.
LAY FRANCISCANS – Men and women wanting to follow Christ in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi, discover the Secular Franciscan Order present in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. For information, call Burgi Bullock at 281-437-2231.
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