Through the Sacrament of Reconciliation we are reconciled with God so why not take advantage of the Lenten Penance Services offered in our area?
Confession helps us to get back on the path that God intended for us. The relationship with our Lord is strengthened and we are able to see Christ’s light in our life. The following are Lenten Penance Services that will be taking place at churches in our area:
March 9: St. Mary’s – La Porte
March 15: St. Hyacinth’s – Deer Park
March 22: St. Bernadette’s – ClearLake
March 23: Mary Queen – Friendswood
March 25: St. Paul’s – NassauBay
“When you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.” – Matthew 6:6
The Inner Room prayer group will meet every Sunday, starting on March 14th, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Old Church. It is free and open to all . The Inner Room is a prayer group dedicated to the kinds of Christian prayer that seek the presence of God “who is in secret.” This prayer is a “gaze of faith” focused on Christ. It emphasizes silence, listening, and seeking God’s presence. It is the simplest, most pre-eminently intense form of prayer. Called “Contemplative” in the Catechism of the Catholic Church (2709-2719), it recognizes that God’s very presence is the “reward” promised by Jesus in Matthew 6:6. We will pray this simple prayer together and support each other in our efforts to integrate contemplation into our daily lives. Please come and seek God’s presence with us. For more information, email or call the Adult Ministry Office at the Church.
If you missed the start last Fall of the Great Adventure Bible Timeline study DVD series with Dr. Jeff Cavins, now is a great time to join in. The class will be starting afresh on the New Testament on March 10th. Give yoyrself the gift of a new perspective on God's story of salvation for Lent and Easter.
The Great Adventure is a Catholic Bible learning system that makes the complex simple by teaching the story (the narrative) of the Bible. Jeff Cavins developed The Great Adventure in 1984 when he realized that most people, despite their strong faith, did not grasp the "big picture" of the Bible. Though they knew selected stories, they were not able to connect them into a full narrative. His answer was to identify the books of the Bible that tell the story from beginning to end. By reading just these 14 "narrative" books, a chronological story emerges. From this idea grew the immensely popular Bible Timeline program, which teaches the story in a way that is easy to remember and helps people to continue reading Scripture on their own. Hundreds of thousands of Catholics have learned to read the Bible through this system, which provides a solid foundation for all other reading and study. Since the creation of The Bible Timeline, The Great Adventure has grown into a remarkable system designed to give the average Catholic a solid foundation for a lifetime of Bible reading. Parishes around the world are finding renewed faith and increased involvement among parishioners whose lives have been changed by this exciting study series.
Life Teen Golf Tournament!
Think you’re a pretty good golfer? Well, come and find out if you can play with the best! The Life Teen Golf Tournament will be held on March 15th at The South Shore Country Club. The entry fee is $500 per foursome, with all money raised going towards World Youth Day. Come out for a great day of fun and fellowship! Any questions, please contact Jason at 281.333.3891 ext. 327.
Stations of the Cross and this Week’s Soup Supper
The entire community is invited to participate in our weekly Lenten meatless meals and Stations of the Cross every Friday evening between now and Good Friday. Friday, March 12, members of ACTS ministries are hosting both the meatless meal and the Stations of the Cross. Bring your family and friends.
Please note: Stations of the Cross in Spanish are from 6-6:30 p.m. The supper is served from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Stations of the Cross in English are from 7-7:30 p.m.
Handy with a Needle and Thread?
This year's Easter vigil on Saturday, April 3, provides our community the extraordinary experience of celebrating Christ's resurrection for the first time in our new church and welcoming a large number of new Catholics to our beautiful faith. As you know, our new baptismal font allows for the baptism of adults by immersion. This practice, powerful in symbolism and imagery, features the catechumens who will be baptized wearing white garments that are similar to the albs worn by priests. We are in need of volunteers to create a collection of these albs to be worn by the adults who will be baptized. All materials will be provided by the church--we just need the talent to make it happen. If this is an area where you can share the talents God has blessed you with, please contact Heidi Clark.
Live Auction Donations Needed
St. Paul's parish bazaar is set for Saturday and Sunday, May 1-2. An important part of this annual fundraiser is the live auction, which is made possible through the generosity of parishioners and community supporters. Popular items are vacations, tickets to high-profile sporting events, collectibles, fishing and hunting excursions, cruises, gourmet dinner parties, hot air balloon rides, and more. Whether you have something you can contribute personally or have access to a community business owner who'd be willing to donate something to help ensure this event's success, your help is definitely needed. Please contact Heidi Clark at 281.333.3891 ext. 328.
Gabriel Project Needs Volunteers
Under the best of circumstances, pregnancies are often marked with fear and anxiety. Crisis pregnancies, however, are all that and much more. Won’t you please consider volunteering some time to help an expectant mom dealing with a difficult pregnancy? Our parish Gabriel Project ministry works with moms to help make their crisis pregnancies more manageable by providing them with the material goods they’ll need to be ready to welcome their babies with open and loving arms. Training and support is provided. This is an excellent opportunity for women of all ages—and even families—to reach out and speak up for the value of every human life through the good works you do. An information meeting, where potential volunteers can find out more, is scheduled for this Tuesday evening, March 9, at 7 p.m. in Beck Hall. You can contact Doreen Quinones at dquinones53@gmail.com for more information or call Heidi at 281.333.3891 ext. 328.
Has someone recently invited you to Adoration?It is probably the Holy Spirit working through a friend. Why not RSVP with a "yes" by scheduling an hour? You don't have to carry an hour alone - sign-up with a partner or support an existing adorer. All hours are available. Adorers are needed especially for 12 a.m. Wednesday & Thursday, 1 a.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. Friday, and 4 & 5 p.m. Friday. For more information about Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration or to schedule a weekly hour, please call Malina Wojtkowski at 281.532.2567.
This is Your Parish – Stewardship is much more than giving of your time, talent and treasure. Stewardship is truly acknowledging, before God, our responsibility in giving back for all God has given us. As we embark on a new effort of stewardship, please pray that the Lord will stir in every person who calls St. Paul’s home a deep desire to give to the Lord from their first fruits, for God will not be out done in generosity.
