Journey to the cross... Season of Lent

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Houston Astros vs. New York Mets
Get ready for an evening filled with faith, family, and fun!

Join us for Catholic Family Night, where the faith community comes together to support the Steps for Students tuition assistance fund benefiting Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. We have reserved special seating just for you and your loved ones to ensure a fantastic game experience. Bring your family, meet new friends, and enjoy an evening of faith and fellowship at the ballpark. A portion of each ticket will support tuition assistance, paving the way for a brighter future! Let’s make this evening unforgettable -- mark your calendars today. We can’t wait to see you there! Get your tickets here.

Catholic Relief Services has long maintained a presence in Eastern Europe and is on the ground in Ukraine offering care and support amid the hostilities there. On the weekend of the Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 18th and 19th, all parishes in Galveston-Houston will be taking up the annual second collection for Catholic Relief Services.

The annual CRS collection as an opportunity for the faithful of Galveston-Houston to support the Church's work of bringing mercy and comfort to people in need in Eastern Europe. Contributions to this second collection will have a tangible effect in the lives of countless people in Ukraine.

The Catholic Relief Services Collection supports Catholic Church organizations that carry out international relief and solidarity efforts. Programs include relief and resettlement for victims of persecution, war, and natural disasters; development projects to improve living conditions for the poor; legal and support services for poor immigrants; peace and reconciliation work for people suffering from violence; and advocacy on behalf of the powerless.

https://www.usccb.org/national-collection/catholic-relief-services-collection

Friday, April 4, 2025
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Tudor Fieldhouse @ Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston, TX 77005

Join us for an event the whole family can enjoy. Mark your calendars and be ready for the 8th Annual Priests vs. Seminarians Basketball Game at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Rice University - Tudor Fieldhouse. This annual game has become a beloved tradition for many, and attendees can expect a lively atmosphere filled with cheering, laughter, and good-natured rivalry. Concessions will be available during the game.

Stadium doors open at 6:00 pm, and the game begins at 7:00 pm!

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On Holy Thursday, the Mass of the Lord’s Supper is held in the evening and begins the Paschal Triduum.

This Mass commemorates the institution of the Eucharist and the priesthood, rooted in Christ’s commands to “love one another” (Jn 15:17) and to “do this in memory of me.” (Lk 22:19) To this end, many priests will perform the optional ritual of the washing of feet, which imitates the example of Christ who humbled himself to wash the feet of his disciples at the Last Supper.

At the end of this Mass, the Eucharist is carried by the priest in solemn procession through the church until it arrives at a special place of repose where the faithful are encouraged to spend time in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. Meanwhile, the altar in the church is stripped bare and crosses are veiled or removed from the sanctuary.

Chancery offices will be closed on Holy Thursday.

On Good Friday, the only day of the year on which the Mass is not celebrated, the faithful instead receive Holy Communion from sacred Hosts consecrated the previous night.

The liturgical celebration focuses on the suffering and Death of the Lord as the Passion narrative from the Gospel of John is proclaimed and the Holy Cross is adored and presented before the people for veneration.

Chancery offices will be closed on Good Friday.