Who are you? Are you divorced? Are you married with kids, worrying for them and committed to their welfare? Are you married for the second, or even the third time? Are you a single parent struggling to make ends meet? Are you gay or lesbian? Well, whoever you are, you belong to us because you belong to Christ. Christ is the host here today. Christ sets this table of Word and Bread. And Christ welcomes all.
Are you lonely? Are you a widow? Are you a single man or woman who would prefer to have a spouse? Are you disabled or disfigured? Have you run out of luck? Are you living with shame? Have you been a prisoner? Well, whoever you are, you belong to us because you belong to Christ. Christ is the host here today. Christ sets this table of Word and Bread. And Christ welcomes all.
Are you a newcomer in this parish? An immigrant maybe? Are you from another Christian tradition? Are you full of doubt today, like Thomas? Has it been a while since you darkened the doorway of this church? Or are you a regular here, full of faith and enthusiasm for the parish? Well, whoever you are, you belong to us because you belong to Christ. Christ is the host here today. Christ sets this table of Word and Bread. And Christ welcomes all.
All people of good will are welcome here: that's the really good news!
If you've been away, you can come back; if you've been living in darkness, you can come to the light; if you haven't been able to believe without seeing him, look around you: the Body of Christ has come to Mass today. Sinners are welcome. Saints, too. Everyone is welcome to come to Christ: My Lord and my God, indeed.
Catholics Come Home
At St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
Sundays, January 8-February 12
11 a.m. -12:30 p.m. in Room 1
Call Heidi Clark @ 281-333-3891, ext. 328 or email hclark@stpaulcatholic.org
St. Paul's has begun two new adult ministry programs designed to minister to the unique needs of singles, single parents, divorced, widowed, and separated adults. The two new groups are “The Gap” for single adults, age 30-49, and “Off the Wall” for single adults, age 50 and up.
Come and build community with people like yourself, through book studies, spiritual growth discussions, guest speakers, social events, service projects, and more. These ministries are dedicated to providing support and fellowship, as well as helping single and divorced adults grow deeper in their faith and closer to their community.
Weekly meetings for each group are held at St. Paul's on Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m., Free childcare is provided. And, if you’re a parent of a junior high or high school student, your teens are welcome to attend the LifeTeen Bible Study held at this same time. For questions or more information about these new ministries, contact Laura Hicks: lhicks@stpaulcatholic.org.
