Around the Archdiocese

A calendar of events from parishes, ministries and organizations

The Around the Archdiocese is a brief calendar listing of events by the Archdiocese, parishes, ministries and other organizations throughout our ten-county region. Learn how to submit your own event to Around the Archdiocese here. The Herald is not able to acknowledge each submission.

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Around the Archdiocese - Event Submissions

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Note: Priority is given to parish-based and parish-hosted ministries, groups, religious orders and organizations found in the Archdiocesan Directory. Also, due to space and other factors, we cannot guarantee placement or frequency in Around the Archdiocese but we will whenever possible do our best to get your event into the section.

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1. The name of your event (for example, "Chili Cook-off Scholarship Fundraiser")
2. Date, time, location (with full address) of your event
3. A brief description of your event (see example below)
4. The name of your organization (if applicable)
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March 3
TALK BY SISTER HELEN PREJEAN, 6 p.m. at Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Cathedral Centre Cameron Hall (1701 San Jacinto St., Houston). Nationally-recognized opponent of the death penalty and author of "Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States," Sister Helen Prejean will speak to the community. Free, open to the public. 713-000-0000; www.eventwebsite.com.

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Lenten fish Frys

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Fridays of Lent

Christ the King (4419 N. Main St., Houston). $15 plate includes fried fish, rice, French fries, cole slaw and hush puppies. Drinks and desserts sold separately. ctkcc.org.

Epiphany of the Lord, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (1530 Norwalk Dr., Katy). KofC #9759 hosts a fish fry with blackened salmon and Bam Bam shrimp and bake sale. Dine-in, take out or drive thru.

Holy Rosary, after 5:15 p.m. Mass (3617 Milam, Houston). $10 plate includes fried fish, French fries, coleslaw, hush puppies, and a drink. $15 plate includes additional French fries and cake. holyrosarycatholic.org.

Our Lady of Lourdes, 4 to 6:30 p.m. (10114 Hwy 6, Hitchcock). Held in Knights of Columbus Hall, $12 plates include fried or baked fish, French fries, hush puppies, coleslaw, a vegetable, tea/water and homemade desserts made by the ladies in the Altar Society.

Sacred Heart, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. (Family Life Center - 602 S. Third St., Richmond). $12 plate includes fried or grilled fish, green beans, coleslaw, French fries and hush puppies. Desserts also available. Dine in, carry out or drive thru. 281-342-3609; kathy@sacredhrt.com.

St. Cecilia, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (11720 Joan of Arc Dr., Houston). KofC #13357 hosts fish fry. $14 plate includes fried fish, French fries, hush puppies, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, and a dessert. Shrimp cocktail, glazed salmon, shrimp and po’boys also available for purchase. 713-465-3414; saintcecilia.org.

St. Frances Cabrini, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Francesca Hall (10727 Hartsook St., Houston). $10 plate includes fried fish, coleslaw, French fries or rice. Also available for purchase are sodas, Mexican Bread pudding capirotada, etc. Dine in or carry. 713-946-5768; facebook.com/SaintFracesCabriniHouston/.

St. Ignatius of Loyola, 5 to 7 p.m. (7810 Cypresswood Dr., Spring). KofC #10861 hosts a fish fry with $14 plates with two pieces of fish and three sides, $12 plates for one piece of fish and sides, or a $10 child’s plate of one piece of fish and two sides. $5 gumbo also available. silcc.org/lent-holy-week-schedule.

St. Laurence, 5 to 8 p.m. (3100 Sweetwater Blvd., Sugar Land). KofC baked or fried fish plates (Adults: $15, Kid’s spaghetti: $8) with hush puppies, French fries, tater tots, green beans and coleslaw. $58 to-go family four-pack meal pre-order only. stlaurence.org/fish-fry.

St. Peter Claver, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (6005 N. Wayside Dr., Houston). $15 plate includes two pieces of fish or crawfish etouffee dinners with green beans, potato salad, bread, slice of cake and your choice of soda or water. $20 Combo. Free delivery with a minimum of five orders. 281-862-8989; 713-674-3338.

St. Philip of Neri, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (10960 Martin Luther King Blvd., Houston). $15 plates include four pieces fried fish, two sides, slice of bread; three pieces of stewed fish in tomato sauce over rice, two sides, slice of bread; or two pieces of stewed fish, one piece of fried fish, two sides, slice of bread. More will be available. Phone orders: 281-974-1722. Yard sale all items $2. 713-882-1134.

St. Vincent de Paul, 5:30 p.m. (6800 Buffalo Speedway, Houston). $10 plate includes fish (fried or baked) and a choice of two sides (dirty rice, green beans or coleslaw). Drive thru is available on the Buffalo Speedway parking lot.

March 28

Fish Fry, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., St. Rose of Lima (3600 Brinkman, Houston). Hosted by the St. Rose of Lima Men’s Club, $13 plates include fried catfish, hush puppies, French fries, coleslaw and iced tea. Both dine-in and carry-out will be available. parishinfo@stroselima.org.

March 29

Gala, 6 to 11 p.m., The Westin Houston, Memorial City (945 Gessner Rd., Houston). St. Pius X High School benefit gala, “A Night in Tuscany,” includes dinner, silent and live auctions and more. Tickets and table prices vary. gala@stpiusx.org; stpiusx.org/gala.

Vocations gathering for young men, 9 to 11 a.m., Mary Queen (606 Cedarwood Dr., Friendswood). High School young men are invited to meet priests and seminarians for a day of prayer, group discussion and brunch. archgh.swoogo.com/Andrew.

Workshop, 9 to 11:45 a.m., Dominican Center for Spirituality (6501 Almeda Rd., Houston). Anti-racism workshop hosted by the Dominican Sisters of Houston. Free and open to the public. croeger@domhou.org; 713-440-3713.

Healing Hands Mass, 4 p.m., Warren Chapel in St. Dominic’s Village (2401 Holcombe Blvd., Houston). Starts with 4 p.m. Reconciliation, then 5 p.m. bilingual Mass dedicated to physicians and healthcare professionals honoring Dr. Jose Gregorio Hernandez, a Venezuelan physician canonization was announced recently by Pope Francis. Father Miles Useche, LBJ Hospital Chaplain, will celebrate the Mass.

March 30

Anniversary celebration, noon to 6 p.m., St. John the Evangelist (800 W. Baker Rd., Baytown). Jubilee of Hope “50 Years of Faith & Fellowship: Celebrating the past and embracing the future” features barbecue plates, street food, sweet shop, Bingo, raffle tickets, silent auction, children’s games, music, car show and more. Free entry, cost varies per item. 281-837-8180, office@stjohnbaytown.org.

April 2

Adoration hour, 7 to 8 p.m., Sacred Heart (507 S 4th St., Richmond). Adoration Hour on the first Wednesday of the month to pray for vocations. Confession and Anointing of the Sick available.

April 4-6

AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Men’s Retreat, Friday at 6 p.m. to Sunday 12:30 p.m., Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center (430 Bunker Hill Rd., Houston). This is a three-day 12-step study weekend for those working 12-step programs, providing an opportunity to grow spiritually and participate with others. Registration fee $265 and $250 for 65 and older. registrar.holyname@passionist.org; holynameretreatcenter.com/12-step-retreats.

April 5

Houston Catholic Women’s conference, 8:15 a.m., St. Michael the Archangel (1801 Sage Rd., Houston). Early Mass, speakers including Debbie Herbeck, Confession, lunch, vendors and fellowship. Register using QR code at houstoncwc.net. $55 early registration available until April 4; $65 at door.

Gala, 6 p.m. to midnight, St. Catherine’s Montessori (9821 Timberside Dr., Houston). Event includes dinner, dancing, auctions and more in ‘20s fashion. Individual tickets: $200 Table Sponsorships and Business Underwriting opportunities range from $600 to $15,000. lray@stcathmont.org; 713-665-2195; stcathmont.org/gala.

April 11-13

Catholic Men’s Retreat, Friday at 6 p.m. to Sunday 12:30 p.m., Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center (430 Bunker Hill Rd., Houston). This three-day retreat includes the celebration of the Eucharist, Reconciliation, conferences, and time for private prayer. Parish groups, father/sons (16+), and individuals are welcomed. Cost: $265. registrar.holyname@passionist.org; holynameretreatcenter.com/catholic-weekend-retreats.

April 13

Italian and English Mass, 10 a.m., Italian Cultural Center (1101 Milford St., Houston). Roman Catholic Bilingual Italian and English Mass. After Mass, we are serving a pasta and meatball salad, desert lunch for $15 per plate.

Passionist Vocations Retreat, Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center (430 Bunker Hill Rd., Houston). A vocational discernment retreat for single men ages 18 to 40, celebrating Holy Week with the Passionists in prayer, reflection and sharing. www.passionist.org/see.

April 18-27

Divine Mercy Novena and Chaplet, Mary Queen (606 Cedarwood Dr., Friendswood). Novena and Chaplet begin in the St. Joseph Chapel after the 3 p.m. Stations of the Cross held in the Church. Each remaining day of the Novena, April 19 to 26, continues at 3 p.m. in the St. Joseph Chapel, including Easter Sunday. On Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, at 3 p.m., prayers include Divine Mercy Chaplet, Adoration and Benediction in the St. Joseph Chapel.

April 22

Mass for Family Healing, 7 p.m., Prince of Peace (19222 Tomball Pkwy., Houston). Marian Servants of the Incarnate Wisdom host a Mass for Family Healing. Preparation dates are April 8, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Prince of Peace St. Joseph Center, and on April 15 at 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Mother of Perpetual Help Retreat Center (3417 W. Little York, Houston). 832-322-4541; info@MarianServantsHouston.org.

April 26

Casino night, 6 to 10 p.m., St. Mary of the Expectation (1612 E. Walker St., League City). Hosted by the Knights of Columbus #9310 and League City Ladies Auxiliary, event includes games, delicious desserts and drinks. $40 per person before the event and $45 at the door. 361-215-7151; wograce@msn.com; saintmcc.org/ladies-auxiliary-k-of-c.

Rosary Procession, 8 a.m., Annunciation, (1618 Texas Ave., Houston). Mass followed by the Divine Mercy Chaplet, a light breakfast and a Rosary procession around Discovery Green. annunciationcc.org.

Gala, 6 to 11 p.m., St. Laurence Catholic School (2630 Austin Pkwy., Sugar Land). Gala, which supports the school's education mission, includes a cocktail hour from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by the program, dinner and auction. Cost: $150 per ticket until April 16, then $200 per ticket. jbardin@stlaurence.org; 281-980-0500.

April 27

Celebration, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., St. Mary (10471 Grotto Rd, Sealy). Mass at 10 a.m., and $15 plate includes homemade kolaches, barbecue dinner (beef, chicken and homemade sausage). Event also includes auction, raffle, kids’ games and dancing with music by Krenek Band, Chris Wallace DJ, Dujka Brothers. 979-885-3131, stmary@twlt.net.

April 29

Food Fest, 5 to 7:30 p.m., St. Luke the Evangelist KC Hall (2320 Hatfield Rd., Pearland). Come and sample great food and enjoy DJ music and fellowship. $20 per ticket (children 5 and under are free). 281-481-5492; slcc@stlukescatholic.com; stlukecatholic.com.

May 3

Gala, 6 to 10 p.m., Marquee at Mainland City Center (10000 Emmet F Lowry Expwy Suite 1366, Texas City). Supporting Our Lady of Fatima School in Texas City, a masquerade ball and mystery dinner theater includes dinner, drinks, dancing and entertainment. $75. 409-945-3326; dmccullin1@fatimatc.org.

May 3 - 4

Festival, 7 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday, Mary Queen (606 Cedarwood Dr., Friendswood). Event includes the “Springtime Soiree” gala in the parish center’s main hall, offering dinner, entertainment, and a keynote address from retired NASA Astronaut Col. Mike Hopkins. Festival continues Saturday with family-friendly activities. Cost: Tickets are $75, festival is free to attend.

Bazaar, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., St. Francis de Sales (8200 Roos, Houston). Event includes crawfish boil 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, live music, ethnic food and drinks, kids’ games, and a live auction at 3 p.m. Sunday. susank@sfds-houston.org; sfds-houston.org.

Bazaar, St. Matthias (302 FM 1774, Magnolia). Saturday 7 p.m. is third annual barn dance with music provided by The Lonely Road Band and shrimp and gumbo cook out. On Sunday, 10:30 a.m. till 5 p.m., event includes games, inflatables, a live and silent auction, a variety of food options including a barbecue dinner and live music. st-matthias.net/bazaar.

May 4

Bazaar, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes (10114 Hwy 6 Hitchcock). Event includes fried chicken dinners, Mexican dinners, live and silent auction, vendors, games, Bingo, Star Wars costume contest, kiddie games and raffle. Free to attend. texmark86@gmail.com; ololchurch.org/bazaar.

May 14

Evening with the Bishops, 7 p.m., River Oaks Country Club (1600 River Oaks Blvd., Houston). 15th annual "Evening with the Bishops" benefits St. Dominic Village. Sponsorships and tickets available. 713-391-2685; sewrin-porter@stdominicvillage.org.

May 22

Spiritans Dinner, 6 p.m., Hotel Granduca (1080 Uptown Park Blvd., Houston). The event celebrates and shares the story of the important mission work Spiritans are doing around the world, and includes a reception and dinner. Cost: $300 per ticket benefiting the Mission Works of Spiritans Around the World. spiritans.org/in-mission-dinner.

May 30-31

Conference, 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday (St. Helen, 2209 Old Alvin Rd., Pearland). Fullness of Truth’s Marian Conference explores Mary’s role in salvation history. Ticket prices include Saturday lunch. Tickets range from $20 to $125, with general admission being $55. 281-636-8429; paul@sthelenchurch.org.

June 5-8

ACTS Retreat, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, St. Rose of Lima Parish Hall (3600 Brinkman St., Houston). The retreat ends Sunday with a family fellowship celebration at St. Rose of Lima immediately following the 10 a.m. Mass. Register and info: stroselima.org/acts.