Parish Offices will be closed on Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day.
Please pray for the staff that they may be blessed with plenty of rest, peace, and reward for all that they do for our parish.
SAVE THE DATE:Friday, September 17
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church will be designated as an Access Parish for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston at a 7:30 p.m. Mass-Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Presider. We will have a Reception following Mass.
Everyone is invited to attend the celebration!
Ministry with Persons with Disabilities
Office of Continuing Christian Education
An introductory session to the Creighton Model of Natural Family Planning is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to noon in room 1. Anyone interested in learning more about NFP is invited to attend. This session also satisfies the requirement for engaged couples.
The Adult Ministry Department is lining up an excellent selection of adult faith formation opportunities for the fall. The popular Catholic Scripture Study is a five-year program that leaves it participants with a thorough understanding of Scripture. The first year study focuses on the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. It will begin on Thursday, September 16, from 7:30-8:45 p.m. in room 12. The second year study meets on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. in room 1.It focuses on the Pentateuch, or the first five books of the Bible. The Great Adventure Bible Study of the Book of Matthew begins its study on Wednesday, September 15, at 6:30 p.m. in room 1. The Story of Salvation study begins later this fall. Registration forms are available at the WelcomeCenter.
The Clearing is a fun and interesting couple’s workshop aimed at teaching you how to take your relationship to the next level of joy. Through interactive and insightful presentations, participants learn what men really want, what women really want, and how everyone—but most especially your children—benefits when you get it. You’ll learn how to settle disputes with a “no loser” policy and come out winners by figuring out how to play on the same team instead of in opposition to one another. The Clearing is coming to St. Paul’s the weekend of Sept. 24-25 (Friday evening from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to noon). A minimum of 20 couples participating is needed for this retreat to be offered, so please sign up as soon as possible. The cost is just $75. Registration fliers are at the WelcomeCenter.
The Clearing is a fun and interesting couple’s workshop aimed at teaching you how to take your relationship to the next level of joy. Through interactive and insightful presentations, participants learn what men really want, what women really want, and how everyone—but most especially your children—benefits when you get it. You’ll learn how to settle disputes with a “no loser” policy and come out winners by figuring out how to play on the same team instead of in opposition to one another. The Clearing is coming to St. Paul’s the weekend of Sept. 24-25 (Friday evening from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to noon).
A minimum of 20 couples participating is needed for this retreat to be offered, so please sign up as soon as possible. The cost is just $75. Registration fliers are at the WelcomeCenter.
Set aside one evening this month for a fun and relaxing dinner when married couples of the parish gather to get to know one another better and share a delicious meal. The dinner is slated for Saturday, the 18th, and begins at 6:30 p.m. in Beck Hall. Babysitting is available. Call Rick or Myra Banke for more info: 281.957.9787.
On the Horizon:
Parish Catechetical Mission on Eucharist
No wonder it’s called a Holy Mystery! How can Jesus—body, soul and divinity—be really present in the Eucharist? What happens in adoration? How is receiving Holy Communion linked directly to the graces received through the sacrament of reconciliation? All these questions—and many more—will be answered for you when Fr. Tom Sullivan of the Congregation of the Fathers of Mercy visits St. Paul’s October 4-7 for a four-evening parish mission. Mark your calendars now.
Interested in Becoming Catholic?
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about becoming Catholic, consider joining RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. This year-round program is geared toward always welcoming inquirers, answering their questions, helping them discern what God’s Will is in their lives and assisting them in forming a community of faith. The next session begins Sunday, September 12. Programs are available for adults and young people in either English or Spanish. Contact Heidi Clark at 281.333.3891, ext. 328, for more information.
Calling All Cooks!
This year’s Men Who Cook will be held on Sat, Oct 16th evening and will benefit the Church Bazaar! It will be a great “fun”-raiser with good friends, great food, and live music – definitely an evening full of fellowship! Would you be interested in participating this year as a cook or a volunteer? We are looking for men who enjoy cooking – whether a family specialty or a personal favorite – we’d love to have you join us! Contact Tom Spicer at 713.444.6015 or Katie Spicer at 281.794.0537 for more details.
