devotions/masses
PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL – At
Queen of Peace Church, 3011 Telephone Rd. Come and spend
some quiet time with Our Eucharistic Lord and reap
countless benefits for you and your family! For more
information and available hours, please call Queen of
Peace Church office at (713) 921-6127.
CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETING –
Second Saturday evenings 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. in the
chapel at the Catholic Charismatic Center, 1949 Cullen Blvd.
For more information, call 713-236-9977 or visit
www.discovercenter.com .
PRAISE AND WORSHIP SERVICE –
Celebrating our second year. Featuring local talent from
Houston and surrounding communities. The music ministry of
St. Philip Neri Church welcomes you. Come get your praise on
every second Sunday from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Located at
10960 Martin Luther King Blvd. For more information or to
audition as a guest ensemble, call 713-553-7245.
bazaars
HIGHLANDS – St. Jude Thaddeus
Parish is hosting its circus-themed parish bazaar,
Sunday, May 18, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on parish grounds. BBQ
dinners, hot dogs, Mexican food, desserts, raffle with
10 prizes, silent and live auction, bingo, games,
moonwalk, and slide, pony rides, train rides and more.
ST. FRANCIS CABRINI – is hosting its
annual festival, Sunday, May 18, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on
church grounds, 10727 Hartsook St. Food, drinks, cakes,
games, prizes and music for all ages! For more information,
call 713-946-5768.
HITCHCOCK – Our Lady of Lourdes will
host its annual bazaar on church grounds, 10114 Highway 6,
Sunday June 1, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission and parking are
free. Raffle. Favorite foods include fried chicken, Mexican
food and Cajun plates, along with a variety of snacks,
drinks and treats. Indoor and outdoor festival games and
booths running throughout the day include silent auction and
prizes such as cakes, groceries, plants, country store,
jewelry and fun activities for kids of all ages. A live
auction begins at 1 p.m. followed by bingo from 2:30 to 6:30
p.m. For questions, or to purchase raffle tickets, please
contact the church at (409) 925-3579.
BAZAAR – Hosted by Our Lady Star of
the Sea, 1401 Fidelity Rd., Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and
8. Both days include a big tent, food and music. Saturday,
June 7, is Go Western Day with a two-step contest at 2 p.m.,
a Zydeco dance contest at 5 p.m. and a best-dressed Western
contest, too. Music by six of the best DJs in town and J.
Paul Jr. and Zydeco Nubreeds. Sunday, Zydeco by Nooney and
Step Rideau. Bingo.
PEARLAND – St. Helen Church, 2209 Old
Alvin Rd., is hosting its 42nd Annual Bazaar Sunday, June 8,
from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. A barbecue dinner with all the
trimmings will be served from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. A large
variety of ethnic foods, desserts and drinks will also be
available. There will be children's carnival rides, bingo in
an A/C parish hall, live and silent auctions, games, arts &
crafts and much more. Live auction begins at 1 p.m. For
additional information, call the church office at
281-485-2421.
dances/banquets
FISH DINNERS – The Alvin-Manvel
Knights of Columbus will serve fish dinners Friday, May
9, 5 to 7 p.m., at the K.C. Hall on Hwy 6 between Alvin
& Manvel. All-You-Can-Eat for $8.00. They will serve
U.S.-raised fried catfish, corn-on-the-cob, green beans,
slaw, hushpuppies and iced tea. Carry outs are
available. Call 281-585-1501 for more information. Fish
dinners are served on the second Friday of each month
throughout the year.
CRAWFISH FESTIVAL – Hosted by Our
Lady Star of the Sea, 1401 Fidelity Rd., Sunday, May 18,
noon to 6 p.m. Free indoor event. Live entertainment
featuring Marcus Ardoin and Da Zydeco Legends and Zydeco
Plus DJs.
BBQ & GARAGE SALE – Hosted by the
Knights of Columbus, Council 3077, Friday, May 16, 9 a.m. to
5 p.m.; BBQ from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Bishop Byrne Council
Hall, 420 Telephone Rd. Garage Sale - Spot will be
$10.00 each; bring your own table and chairs. Whatever you
sell is your own profit. If you want, you can donate your
items to the KC Council, and all sale proceeds will go to TX
State Charities. BBQ - Plates will be $6 and will
include chicken/sausage, ranch style beans, potato salad and
rice. Dessert and a canned drink will be $1 extra. All
proceeds will also be going to TX State Charities. Pre-sale
tickets are available; please call Event Chairman, Br. Ernie
Garcia, at 281-726-1301. To reserve a spot for the garage
sale, call Br. Scott Ward at 832-725-3056 or GK Paul Gloria
at 713-923-4742 or 713- 923-6767. Both events will be rain
or shine.
ZYDECO FESTIVAL – Hosted by the
Inter-City Catholic Association, Saturday, August 23, St.
Francis of Assisi Church, 5102 Dabney, 2 p.m. to midnight.
Bands to be announced. For more information, call Elvin
Etienne at 832-633-2234.
workshops/seminars
PAX CHRISTI – Pax Christi Houston
meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the
Maryknoll Olive Branch Room, 2360 Rice Blvd. in Houston. Pax
Christi is a Catholic organization that promotes peace and
justice. For more information, call 832-693-5710.
Retreat on Christian
Mysticism – The World Community for Christian
Meditation presents a retreat with Father Cyprian Consiglio,
OSB, titled “East and West: The Universal Call of the
Spirit” on May 9 - 11, at the Dominican Sisters
Meeting Room, 6501 Almeda Road. The retreat is based on the
teachings and spirituality of Bede Griffiths, OSB, and
Abhishiktananda (Hendri Le Saux, OSB). Prayer, song,
meditation and discussion are included in this experience,
which incorporates the best of Eastern philosophy and
practice and Western spirituality with a special focus on
the new Christian mysticism of the 21st century.
The retreat will conclude with a special Mother’s Day
liturgy. Visit
www.wccmtexas.org for more information and a
registration form, or contact Claudia Morgan at 713-668-1209
or
claudiamorgan@comcast.net .
MOTHER’S DAY OF PRAYER – Soul Spa for
Mothers and Daughters, Cenacle Retreat House, 420 N.
Kirkwood Rd. Presented in English, May 10, 9:30 a.m. to 4
p.m. Cost is $40 per person or $60 for two. This getaway
experience for women of all ages will allow time for
laughter, prayer and reminiscence together as we open our
hearts to each other. Take time to relax, make new friends
and renew your spirit. Pamper the feminine soul with each of
us. Minimum age is 15. Because of the unique preparations
for this special day, payment in full is required to secure
a reservation. To register and for more information, contact
Cenacle Retreat House via e-mail
ministry@cenacleretreathouse.org or 281-497-3131.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE & EFFECTS ON FAMILY –
Hosted by Catholic Charities, 2900 Louisiana St., May 12,
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cost is free, but you are welcome to make
a donation. This workshop is a great opportunity for
parents, counselors, therapists and people dealing with this
issue. To register and for more information, contact Ms.
Lena Estrada at 713-874-6590.
ENDOW – (Educating on the Nature &
Dignity Of Women) engages the intellect of the “woman in the
pew.” By providing knowledge and fellowship in an intimate
group setting, ENDOW also fosters a sense of belonging and
gives women the opportunity to deeply understand the faith
that draws us together and the fellowship that keeps us
together. Come join us for an ENDOW information session on
Friday, May 16, at 11 a.m. in the St. Thomas Room at Sacred
Heart in Conroe. Women of all parishes are invited to come
learn about this dynamic ministry for women of all ages
(middle school +). Call Amy at 936-520-7880 to reserve your
space.
www.EndowOnline.com .
FAMILY FAITH FORMATION – with Guest
Presenter ValLimar Jansen on Sunday, May 18, 1:30 to 3 p.m.,
at St. Edith Stein Community, Katy. Blessed with an
extraordinary voice, ValLimar is a highly-regarded recording
artist, storyteller and workshop presenter. She has
performed for audiences around the world (including the Holy
Father). Bring the entire family for an afternoon of faith
and inspiration. There is no cost for this event. For
information, call Diane Flynn at 281-492-7500.
INNER HEALING RETREAT – Living with
the Swine? Coming Home to Your True Self, May 30 -
June 1, 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Jesus tells a
parable about a prodigal son who found himself alienated
from his family, living in a “foreign land”. The detestable
chore of feeding the swine caused his heart to turn toward
his Father and home. We often find ourselves in the same
predicament. Come experience transformation through guided
prayer and other spiritual exercises facilitated by the
Cenacle Inner Healing Team. Minimum offering: $140 includes
overnight accommodations and five meals. To register or for
more information, visit
www.CenacleRetreatHouse.org or call 281-497-3131.
“THERE WILL BE BLOOD:” –
RECONCILIATION IN FAITH & CULTURE will be presented by the
University of St. Thomas Center for Faith and Culture as the
theme for the Fifth Annual Spirituality Seminar. Ms. Maureen
Bacchi, LMSW; Fr. Binh The Quah, CSSp and Fr. Donald Nesti,
CSSp, will facilitate the sessions and reflections. The
seminar is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 10-11-12 at the Nold
Building Room 204. Lunch is included in the $195
registration fee. This seminar may also be taken for credit
through the School of Theology. For more information,
contact the Center for Faith and Culture at 713-686-6844,
ext. 229 or e-mail
cfc@stthom.edu .
volunteers
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 that is dedicated to
serving the uninsured, is seeking healthcare professionals,
especially physicians and dentists, to volunteer their
professional services at its downtown location. For more
information, please contact San José Clinic’s Volunteer
Department at (713) 228-9413 or
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, such as providing
transportation for a doctor’s appointment, assistance in
typing/computer work, receptionist, medical assistance,
light indoor/outdoor maintenance, gardening, etc. would be
greatly appreciated. Please contact Dottie Ross, volunteer
coordinator, at (281) 293-7767.
discernment
LIFE AWARENESS – Join a group of men
and women for a weekend of presentations, group discussions,
private consultations and prayer to find out what it’s like
to be a Catholic priest, brother or sister. The program
explores the rewards and obligations that go with religious
life. It is designed to help you make a more intelligent
choice of your vocation, whatever it might be. Single adults
ages 18-45. 4 p.m. Friday, July 25 through lunch
Sunday, July 27, at Holy Name Retreat Center, 430 Bunker
Hill Rd. For more information, call Denny Matranga at
713-467-4871, Jim Kelly at 713-681-6360 or visit
www.archgh.org/vocationoffice/lifeaware.htm .
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. Women who are discerning a religious vocation may wish
to avail of this opportunity to pray with the Sisters and
join us for lunch afterwards. Another opportunity is Shared
Prayer (on the Sunday Scriptures) every Saturday, 7 to 8
p.m. The address is 3400 Bradford, Houston. For more
information, call 713-668-0423.
LAY MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY – Those
interested in the charism of Mother Teresa and living her
‘Simple Path’ are invited to ‘Come and see’. For more
information about the Lay Missionaries of Charity and when
we meet, contact Kathy Behrendt at (713-592-8230).
LAY CARMELITES – is 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 inquiry, contact Linda Thomas
at 832-381-4215 (cell) or 281-673-6352 (work).
SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER – Lay men
and women, married or single, wanting to live the Gospel
following in the footsteps of St. Francis, are invited to
consider the Secular Franciscans. For information, call Anne
Daniels at (713) 752-2924.
potpourri
GARAGE SALE – Hosted by the Knights
of Columbus, Assembly 1141 (4th Degree), Saturday, May 17, 9
a.m. to 5 p.m., Bishop Byrne Council Hall - 420 Telephone
Rd. Spots will be $10 each; bring your own table and chairs.
Whatever you sell is your own profit. If you want, you can
donate your items to the KC Assembly, and all sale proceeds
will be going to assembly charities. For more information or
to book a spot, call SK Rev. Damian Hinojosa at 832-248-5750
or SK Scott Ward at 832-725-3056.
SHOPPES AND TREASURES – The St.
Cecilia Woman’s Club will host its annual Shops & Treasures
on Nov. 6 and 7, at the St. Cecilia Community Center at
11720 Joan of Arc Houston. For applications for booth space
and more information, call Carol McCauley at 713-984-9439.
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