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LENTEN FISH FRIES Parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston are holding annual fish fries Fridays during Lent (Feb. 26; March 12, 19 and 26). Many of the events benefit local youth groups other community and church groups. Contact your local parish for information.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH LECTURE BY CATHERINE STRAIGHT, 8:15 p.m. The St. Martin de Porres Society, Black Student Union and Social Justice Program at the University of St. Thomas is hosting this lecture by Catherine Straight, national assignments editor at USA Today, in the Menil Museum Foyer, 1515 Sul Ross. The lecture is followed by a brief tour of the Menil’s African Art Exhibit.
LENT EVENING OF AWAKENING, 6 to 9 p.m. The Christian Renewal Center presents this Lenten event with Father Tom Allender, S.J. The evening begins with a fish fry dinner at 6 p.m. in the Dining Hall and Stations of the Cross and the presentation with Father Allender follows in the chapel. A nationally-renowned author and preacher, Father Allender will challenge you to move from being a complainer to being a person who makes a difference and embrace the invitation from Jesus to become a light in the darkness. The cost of the meal and presentation is $25 or $15 for the presentation only. Call 281-337-1312, extension 18 or visit www.retreatcentercrc.org. The Christian Renewal Center, 1515 Hughes Rd., Dickinson.
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ICONOGRAPHY WORKSHOP, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. St. John Chrysostom Byzantine Catholic Church in Houston is offering an icon-writing (painting) studio for adults and accompanied children over 10 (at any artistic level), Feb. 27-28. The workshop is led by Very Rev. Father Elias Rafaj, pastor of St. John Chrysostom Church and noted iconographer. Attendees will write an icon of Christ the Bridegroom (Christ of the Passion) and will learn techniques for faces, garments, gilding and background. The classes are Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. and Sunday from 12:30 until 6:30 p.m.). There also is an opportunity to participate in the Divine Liturgy on Sunday at 10 a.m. The cost of $140 (for accompanied children under 18, $60) and covers all supplies, refreshments and on Saturday a Lenten lunch. A deposit of $70 ($40 for children) is required. E-mail Fr. Elias at houstonelias@gmail.com or call 713-681-3580.
SIXTH ANNUAL GET FIT PLAY HARD KIDS ONLY FUN RUN. Toddlers and children through eighth grade are invited to join in the fun and help will promote the importance of physical fitness to the youth. The event will start and finish at the St. Laurence Religious Education Center and the races will be run in the Colony Park neighborhood located at the corner of Austin Parkway and Sweetwater Boulevard in Sugar Land. Post race refreshments and activities are be provided. Registration is $15 and $18. Call 281-980-0500 or visit www.stlaurence.org.
ST. PAUL’S SPIRITUAL JOURNEY AND US, 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Join Father Tuan Pham, C.S.s.R., of Holy Ghost Church for a one-day ladies retreat. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided and the event includes Mass at 2:30 p.m. Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 6921 Chetwood Dr., Houston. The retreat is free, but you must register to attend. Call 713-772-2097 or 713-668-9968.
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PARISH LENTEN MISSION, 5:30 p.m. Attend “Be Made Whole,” with mission director and author Father Tom Allender, S.J. The mission begins with Sunday evening Mass and a 7:15 p.m. presentation. There will be two daily talks Monday through Wednesday, including a “bring your own lunch” presentation from 1:30 a.m. to 12:30 and evening sessions from 7 to 8:30 p.m. St. Clare of Assisi, 3131 El Dorado Blvd., Clear Lake City. Call 281-286-7729 or visit www.stclarehouston.org.
March
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TALK BY SISTER HELEN PREJEAN, 6 p.m. Nationally-recognized opponent of the death penalty and author of “Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States,” Sister Helen Prejean is speaking at the University of Houston-Downtown in the Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium on the third floor of the Academic Building, 1 Main St. The lecture is free and open to the public.
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“HEARTSPACE” WOMEN’S RETREAT, 7 p.m. All women are welcome to for a spirit-filled retreat weekend. The retreat begins March 5, with arrival and check in from 7 to 8 p.m. and concludes with Sunday liturgy beginning 11 a.m. in the Retreat Center Main Chapel. Visit our www.retreatcentercrc.org or call 281-337-1312 (ext. 18). Christian Renewal Center, 1515 Hughes Rd., Dickinson,
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CHILI COOK-OFF SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Knights of Columbus Council 803 is holding its 27TH annual chili cook-off at 2910 Navigation Blvd. There will be a live DJ, raffles and an auction. Tasting cups are available for a $3 donation. Admission is free. Call Carl Stonecipher at 281-685-1875.
WOMEN’S ANNUAL DAY OF REFLECTION, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This day of reflection will focus on “Knowing, Loving, Living the Eucharist” and features Reverend Michael A. Jamail, Vicar General of the Diocese of Beaumont. Reverend Jamail is a licensed psychologist and retreat facilitator. St. John’s, 110 E. South Street, Alvin. Call Ann Wynn at 281-388-2210.
LENTEN RENEWAL CONCERT, 7 p.m. University of St. Thomas Catholic Outreach Office presents a Lenten Renewal Concert featuring internationally acclaimed guitarist Tony Melendez in Jerabeck Center, 4000 Mt. Vernon. Born without arms, Melendez taught himself to play guitar at a young age, and now brings his message of hope and inspiration to youth and young adults through his music ministry. Most notably, be was selected to perform for Pope John Paul II during the Holy Father’s visit to Los Angeles in 1987. Melendez’s visit to the University of St. Thomas is an incredible Lenten opportunity for young people and their families to grow in their faith and to praise God. Tickets: $3 advance, $5 at the door. Call 713-525-3149 or e-mail elsie.biron@stthom.edu.
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CHARITY GUILD OF CATHOLIC WOMEN 2010 GALA. “On a High Note” benefiting San Jose Clinic will be held at the Westin Galleria. Live and silent auctions, raffle, dinner, professional dance performance and ballroom dancing with the Ricky Diaz Orchestra. Underwriting and tickets available until Jan. 31. Call 713-896-6501 or e-mail Colleen Majoue at colwog@sbcglobal.net.
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2010 NATIONAL CATHOLIC YOUTH CHOIR. Due date for application forms. The 2010 National Catholic Youth Choir is currently accepting student applications. Visit www.catholicyouthchoir.org. Meet new friends from across the country, sing great music and strengthen your faith.
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CATHOLIC FAMILIY NIGHT AT THE HOUSTON AEROS. 7:35 p.m. at the Toyota Center. Special Catholic Family Night Ticket prices: $33 – Center Ice/Club Tickets; $21 – Lower End Zone Tickets; $14 Upper End Zone Tickets. Four dollars from every ticket sold benefits Catholic education. Need tickets for your youth group/family/students/parish group? Call Ravi Dubey at 713-361-7946 or email rdubey@aeros.com. Visit www.archgh.org/catholicfamilynight for more information. Enjoy a great time on the ice, knowing you’ve made a difference in Catholic education.
SILENT IGNATIAN RETREATS. Based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order devoted to the sanctification of the laity, these spiritual exercises have become known as an excellent means of sanctification. Participate in spiritual talks, Eucharistic adoration, daily Mass and Rosary. Men’s retreats, March 12-14; Women’s retreats, April 30 through May 2. Contact Michel Bachman at texas@spiritualexercises.net or at 832-425-2744.
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MUSICAL REFLECTION O THE PASSION, 7 p.m. Holy Ghost Contemporary Choir is providing a prayerful and reflective service in the Sanctuary of Holy Ghost Catholic Church at 6921 Chetwood Dr., Houston. The event is free. Call 713-824-8506.
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HONORING ST. JOSEPH, 10:45 a.m. Join St. Frances Cabrini Church as it honors St. Joseph with a grand celebration in the Sicilian tradition. The program begins with holy Mass conducted by Fr. Frank Fabj. After Mass, enjoy a feast of traditional Sicilian dishes. There also will be a live charity auction of Altar items at 1:30 p.m. Food is continually served until 4PM. E-mail katherine.weido@sbcglobal.net or Call 713-946-9530.
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ST. ANNE’S GUILD LENTEN DAY OF PRAYER, 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. “Ignatian Discernment” explores St. Ignatius of Loyola’s writings on Discernment of Spirits to learn how to discern the authenticity of movements within one’s prayer life and the steps to making a good decision. Lead by Father Mark Thibodeaux, S.J., Director of Novices at the Jesuit Novitiate in Grand Coteau, La., and former Director of Pastoral Ministry at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory in Houston. The event at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, St. Christopher Room, 2140 Westheimer Rd. and the cost is $25 (lunch served after Mass). Call Barbara Bishop at 281-360-5486.
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HOPE BEYOND OUR TRIALS, 4 to 9 p.m. Participate in the St. Justin’s Women’s Retreat at the St. Justin Martyr Parish CFC building,13350 Ashford Point Dr., Houston. The retreats are March 19, 4 to 9:30 p.m. and March 20, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (includes Mass). All meals except dinner on March 20 are included. The cost is $60 and space is limited. Call Diana Helms at 832-230-0479.
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AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY FOUNDERS CLUB MEETING, 6:30 p.m. At the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1700 Smith St., Houston 77002. Dr. John Knasas of the Department of Philosophy, Center for Thomistic Studies at the University of St Thomas, is the speaker for the March dinner meeting. Dr. Knasas will speak on “Fides et Ratio and the 20th Century Thomistic Revival.” Learn how the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas remain relevant for safeguarding faith and reason in our Church and society today. The event includes a 6:30 p.m. social, dinner is served at 7:15 p.m. and the speaker is at 8 p.m. Cost is $25, to prepay, mail checks to: LoRayne Anderson, 447 Richvale Ln., Webster, TX 77598. RSVP by Feb. 18th. Call Karen Davis to RSVP at 281-488-5591 or rsvp.ave.maria@sbcglobal.net.
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CHRIST THE REDEEMER CATHOLIC CHURCH 25TH ANNUAL SPRING FESTIVAL, through April 25. Join in on the fun with games and dancing; face painting and rides; plus bingo, plants and a flea market; sweets and delicious barbecue dinner during this annual event. There also will be live music and clown shows, a silent and live auction, fabulous Texan, Cajun, Asian, Italian and Mexican food and a grand raffle, featuring a new car as the prize. Saturday, the festivities kick off immediately after 5 p.m. Mass and continue until 11 p.m. On Sunday things kick off after the 11 a.m. Mass and continue until 7 p.m. Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, 11507 Huffmeister Rd., Houston. Call 281-469-5533 or visit www.ctrcc.com/festival.
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LAMARQUE-QUEEN OF PEACE SPRING FESTIVAL, 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Enjoy barbecue, a raffle, silent and live auctions, games and more during the Spring Festival. LaMarque-Queen of Peace, 1224 Cedar, La Marque. Call 409-935-2500 or 409-935-2549.
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ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL GOLF TOURNAMENT. The first annual tournament will be held at Glenbrook Golf Course, 8205 North Bayou Dr., Houston. Check in is as 7:30 a.m. and the shotgun start is at 8:30 a.m. After golf there will be an awards presentation, lunch and silent auction. Four person (men and women) scramble format. Mulligans are available for purchase at event (maximum 4 per player). There is a $100 per player entry fee and sponsorships are available. Make checks payable to St. Augustine Catholic School and mail to: 5500 Laurel Creek Way, Houston, 77017. Return by March 20. Call 713-946-9050. The mission of St. Augustine School is to enable all children to see themselves in the heart of Christ.
Devotions/Masses
CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER THROUGH MEDITATION - Every Monday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. The meeting consists of a 20-minute teaching on audio tapes, followed by a 25-minute silent meditation and a period for questions and answers. Free will offering. Visit www.cenaclesisters.org/houston.
NOVENA – Weekly Mother of Perpetual Help Novena, held Tuesday evenings from 7:30 p.m. (after the 7 p.m. Mass) followed by Rosary prayer at St. Justin Martyr Church, 13350 Ashford Pt. Dr., Houston. Call 281-933-8226.
EUCHARISTIC EXPOSITION AND BENEDICTION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT – At the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart the first Thursday afternoon of each month following the 12:10 p.m. Mass until 6 p.m. Scriptural Rosary prayed on the hour and Sacrament of Penance available from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer at 5:30 p.m. followed by Benediction and Reposition at 6pm
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION – Shrine of the True Cross Catholic Church in Dickinson hosts perpetual Eucharistic adoration. Visit www.truecrosschurch.org or call the church office at 281-337-4112.
MEN’S PRAYER GATHERING – Hosted at the Catholic Charismatic Center, 1949 Cullen Blvd., 6 a.m. Men’s prayer gathering in the chapel for active adoration, praise and worship, teaching and prayer; then followed by Mass at 8:45 a.m. Call 713-326-9977 or visit www.discoverthecenter.com.
PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL – Queen of Peace Church, 3011 Telephone Rd. Call 713-921-6127.
PRECIOUS BLOOD DEVOTION – Weekly Thursday night Gethsemane prayer at Notre Dame Church, 7720 Boone Rd., Houston, from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. The first monthly Thursday night, prayer will conclude with Holy Mass. Devotees who speak all languages are welcome. Call 281-933-1573.
MONTHLY RESPECT LIFE MASS – First Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. for Mass and Rosary procession with potluck luncheon afterward. Shrine of the True Cross Catholic Church in Dickinson, 281-337-4112, www.truecrosschurch.org.
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. Call 713-236-9977 or visit www.discoverthecenter.com.
ROSARY RECITING – Every Friday at St. Theresa Church in the Park, 6622 Haskell Street, Houston. A Rosary is recited before the 7:00 am Mass is celebrated. The rosary is said at 6:45 am and led by members of the St. Theresa Knights of Columbus Council 12866.
Ongoing Workshops/Seminars
ENGAGED COUPLE INFO TRAINING – Learn more about the new Texas law administered by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and how to fulfill expectations of any engaged couple by reading the information for priest or deacons at the Family Life Ministry web site: www.familylifehouston.org.
PAX CHRISTI – Pax Christi Houston, promoting peace and justice, meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Maryknoll Olive Branch Room, 2360 Rice Blvd., Houston. Call 832-693-5710.
LOVING EMBRACE INFERTILITY EDUCATION SUPPORT GROUP – meets the third Thursday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. St. Michael Church, 1801 Sage, Parish Life Center, Room B. Loving Embrace is a Catholic educational support group for couples who have endured or are presently enduring the pain and suffering of infertility. Call Shannon Lassen at 713-953-1019 or infertilitysupporthouston@gmail.com.
FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY – Visit www.familylifehouston.org for registration information about all programs and events, including those in January and February.
THE STUDY OF ST. PAUL’S WRITINGS – Continues … Romans and Galatians. Attend Thursday mornings, 9 to 11:15 a.m. or Thursday evenings, 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at. Aquinas Center Room C, St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 12627 West Bellfort, Sugar Land, Texas 77478. St. Paul lovingly inspires and challenges us to greater discipleship. Materials for this study will be the Navarre commentary study supplemented with the Little Rock video teaching series. Pre-registration is requested; call the church at 281-240-6721 or e-mail dasb@sbcglobal.net.
Volunteers
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL – From the beginning, the central and most basic activity of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has been the “Visit that Consoles” – visiting those in need in their homes. Contact Pura Santangelo at 713-741-8234 x105 or pura.santangelo@svdphouston.org.
SPECIAL YOUTH SERVICES – We provide pastoral care to high-risk youth and those already remanded to juvenile justice centers in the Archdiocese. If you are at least 21 years old and need information, contact Franchelle Lee at 713-741-8725 or flee@archgh.org.
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 dedicated to serving the uninsured seeks health care professionals, especially physicians and dentists, to volunteer their professional services. For information, call 713-228-9413 or e-mail 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 is appreciated in areas such as, providing transportation for a doctor’s appointment, assistance in typing and computer work, receptionist, medical assistance, light indoor and outdoor maintenance and gardening. Call Dottie Ross, volunteer coordinator, at 281-293-7767.
CENACLE RETREAT HOUSE – Is one of your New Year Resolutions to volunteer more? We are seeking friendly voices and helpful hands to assist in our business office. If you are interested in becoming a part of our team of volunteers, please contact us at 281-497-3131 or ministry@cenacleretreathouse.org.
Discernment
WOMEN’S VOCATION DISCERNMENT GROUP – Young adult women are invited to a monthly discernment gathering sponsored by the Archdiocesan Office of Vocations and Women’s Religious Orders in the Archdiocese. Sunday evening, Feb. 21, 5 p.m. at the Villa de Matel, 6510 Lawndale, Houston. Contact Sister Pauline Troncale CCVI, ptroncale@arghgh.org.
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. Shared Prayer (on the Sunday Scriptures) every Saturday, 7 to 8 p.m. 3400 Bradford, Houston. Call 713-668-0423.
LAY MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY – For those interested in the charism of Mother Teresa and living her ‘Simple Path.’ Call Kathy Behrendt at 281-558-7568.
LAY CARMELITES – 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 information, call Linda Thomas at 832-381-4251 and 281-873-1507.
LAY FRANCISCANS – Men and women wanting to follow Christ in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi, discover the Secular Franciscan Order present in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. For information, call Burgi Bullock at 281-437-2231.
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