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
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.
“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 Chapel. 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.
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.
Stations of the Cross and Soup Supper - Friday, March 5, 2010
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 5, our Early Childhood Program families are hosting the meal and the Children’s Ministry is presenting a self-paced, family-oriented 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.
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED NOW! "Will You Not Watch One Hour With Me?" Matthew 26:40
40 Days for Life Kicks Off
40 Days for Life is a nationwide effort organized by the Coalition for Life directed at enabling participants to bring the healing mercy of God’s love and peace to abortion facilities throughout the U.S. Locally, peaceful prayer vigils are taking place every day and every hour of Lent at the Planned Parenthood office located at 3601 Fannin St. Cardinal DiNardo is asking parishioners at every church in this diocese to participate. Specifically, St. Paul’s is sponsoring Saturday, March 27 as its day of prayer at this center. Please contact our Respect Life coordinators, Ed and Michelle Haren at edharen@yahoo.com for more information.
Please remember to follow the Archdiocesan guidelines for prayer at an abotion facility. For more information go to www.HoustonCoalition.com.
*Mass for Hearing Impaired*
As a parish, St. Paul’s staff and volunteers work to minister to all people, regardless of their needs. If you or someone you know would benefit from having Mass interpreted in sign language, we are pleased to offer that ministry. Please contact Heidi Clark at 281.333.3891 ext. 328 to make specific arrangements.
Additionally, we are pleased to offer personal assistive listening devices to individuals who struggle to hear the Mass. Please see the Sound Board Technician prior to Mass to obtain one of these devices.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION? We are in need of Extra Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to assist our Priests and Deacon in serving Holy Communion to the faithful during our weekend Masses, most especially at our 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Masses. If God is calling you to join this ministry, please call Bill Sebastian, 281 486 8566, for information on training.
QuarterLife Musical
“A Dance with God”
Save the date for August 14-15 at 7 p.m., as our talented QuarterLife young adults present "A Dance with God." This full-length intense drama with a Catholic twist features the amazing talents of St. Paul's young adult ministry. Join them as they display six true testimonies in dialogue and song. Tickets go on sale late July. All proceeds will go to support the young adult mission trip to Latin America next summer.
We are so excited to display our love for our King and show our worship to Him in this unique way. One of the neatest things about this drama is that the stories are real, and they all represent our faith. We really hope that you will support this even and our ministry as we take the first step in establishing a sister parish in Latin America. Thank you for your support!
QuarterLife Musical
“A Dance with God”
Save the date for August 14-15 at 7 p.m., as our talented QuarterLife young adults present "A Dance with God." This full-length intense drama with a Catholic twist features the amazing talents of St. Paul's young adult ministry. Join them as they display six true testimonies in dialogue and song. Tickets go on sale late July. All proceeds will go to support the young adult mission trip to Latin America next summer.
We are so excited to display our love for our King and show our worship to Him in this unique way. One of the neatest things about this drama is that the stories are real, and they all represent our faith. We really hope that you will support this even and our ministry as we take the first step in establishing a sister parish in Latin America. Thank you for your support!
