devotions/masses
PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL – At Queen of Peace Church,
3011 Telephone Rd. Come and spend some quiet time with
Our Eucharistic Lord and reap countless benefits for you
and your family! For more information and available
hours, please call Queen of Peace Church office at (713)
921-6127.
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. For more
information, call 713-236-9977 or visit
www.discovercenter.com .
PRAISE AND WORSHIP SERVICE – celebrating our second year.
Featuring local talent from Houston and surrounding
communities. The music ministry of St. Philip Neri Church
welcomes you. Come get your praise on every second Sunday
from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Located at 10960 Martin Luther King
Blvd. For more information or to audition as a guest
ensemble, call 713-553-7245.
bazaars
CHRIST THE REDEEMER – 11507
Huffmeister off US 290. 23rd Spring Festival: “A
Community Event since 1985”. Saturday, April 26, 6 to 11
p.m. and Sunday, April 27, noon to 7 p.m. Games, rides,
bingo, flea market, raffle, delicious food, kids’ games,
face painting. Saturday – dance. Sunday – BBQ dinner,
plant sales, clown show, silent auction, live auction,
raffle drawing. For information, please call
281-469-5533 or visit
www.ctrcc.com/festival/.
WORLD BAZAAR – Hosted by St. Theresa Church, 115 Seventh
St., Sugar Land, April 26 and 27.
LAMARQUE – Queen of Peace Church,
1224 Cedar at Laurel, will host its annual Spring Festival,
“Many Cultures, One Faith,” Sunday, April 27, from 11 a.m.
to 6 p.m. Events include raffle, silent auction, live
auction beginning at 1:30 p.m., games and food booths. BBQ
dinners will be sold from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more
information, call the church at 409-938-7000.
BLESSED SACRAMENT – 4015 Sherman, is
hosting its 2008 Spring Festival. Sunday, April 27, 10 a.m.
to 8 p.m. Come out for fun, food and games for the entire
family plus live entertainment by several groups, including Avizo.
ALVIN – St. John the Baptist Church
is hosting its Annual Family Festival, Sunday, April 27.
Games, bingo, auction, kolaches and Mexican food will make
the day fun for all. Adult BBQ plates will be sold for $7
beginning at 11 a.m. Children’s plates are $4. Located at
110 E. South St.
GALENA PARK – Our Lady of Fatima is
hosting its Spring Festival, Sunday, April 27, 11 a.m. to 7
p.m. Galena Park Community Center, 1302 Keene St. Raffle,
amusements for all ages, games, refreshments, food,
entertainment and auction. For more information, call
713-675-0981.
SPRING FESTIVAL – Queen of Peace
Church and School, 3011 Telephone Rd., Houston, off I-45,
Sunday, April 27, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. BBQ plates, tacos,
enchiladas, tostadas, turkey legs and much more food. Fun
game booths for all. Raffle. Live music featuring The
Hometown Boys. Children’s carnival, moonwalks, face painting
and much more! The weekend festivities will begin with a
Pre-Spring Festival Dance, Friday, April 25, 8 p.m. to
midnight, $5.00 at door. For more information, please call
713-921-6127.
ST. AMBROSE – 4213 Mangum Rd., is
hosting its annual bazaar in honor of the church’s 50th
Anniversary Sunday, April 27. The event will feature Super
Bowl XXXVIII performers MANGO PUNCH, voted three-time
winners of “Houston’s Best Latin Pop Band” Award by the
Houston Press, playing live from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The “50
Years of Faith” celebration will also feature a live country
band (Texas Sound Check), a DJ, a wide variety of food,
kids’ games, family fun and the opportunity to win one of 10
great raffle prizes. For information, visit
www.stambrosehouston.org or e-mail
deltoro27@comcast.net
.
DANBURY – St. Anthony Church is hosting its Picnic-Bazaar,
Sunday, May 2, in Skrabanek Park. BBQ beef and sausage, with
homemade trimmings, serving 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donation is
$7 per plate. Cakes, pies, kolaches and tea rings also will
be available. Games and prizes, too. Auction begins at 12:30
p.m. Music by Mark Halata and Texavia Polka Band, 6 to 9
p.m.
POLISH FESTIVAL – Hosted by Our Lady of Czestochowa Church,
1731 Blalock Rd., Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Food,
music and lots of fun for adults and children.
www.houstonpolishfestival.org.
ST. FRANCIS DE SALES – is hosting its
annual bazaar, Saturday, May 3, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., and
Sunday, May 4, noon to 9 p.m. on church grounds, 8200 Roos.
Food court, live entertainment, bingo, country story, plants
and more! Crafts, games and rides!
ST. CLARE OF ASSISI – is hosting its
festival, May 3, 3131 El Dorado Blvd. Inflatable slides and
bounces and new toddler town. Craft booths, games and food
for everyone. Proceeds to benefit parish ministries. Craft
booths available. Call 281-286-7729 or visit
www.stclarehouston.org/festival.
ST. JOHN – is hosting its annual
bazaar, Sunday, May 4, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sponsored by Catholic Daughters Court 2557 & Knights of
Columbus 8734. Free admission, kids’ booths, cake booth,
food booths and more. Live entertainment featuring: Groupo
Fama, David Olivares, Promesa Mortal, La Mirada and Tejanos
Alegres DJ.
ST. ROSE OF LIMA – 3600 Brinkman,
Houston, is hosting its Annual Spring Festival, May 4, 11
a.m. to 6 p.m. Fun for the whole family with music provided
by the “Telstars”, games, inflatables for all ages, Country
Store booth, cake booth, Silent Auction and much more. $7
chicken-fried chicken lunch provided by Ben’s Chuck Wagon
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and lots of other great food. Raffle
tickets $1 each or $5 for a book of 6 with 12 great prizes,
with a $1,500 American Express gift card as first prize. For
more information and tickets, contact the church office at
713-692-9123.
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL – is hosting its Annual Bazaar on
Sunday, May 4, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., 6723 Reed Road. Come join
us for all the fun and excitement including rides, games,
moonwalks, entertainment, great food, music and a silent
auction, and also a raffle drawing at 7 p.m.! Call Joe
Falcone at 281-704-5934 for more information.
ST. FRANCIS CABRINI – is hosting its
annual festival, Sunday, May 18, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on
church grounds, 10727 Hartsook St. Food, drinks, cakes,
games, prizes and music for all ages! For more information,
call 713-946-5768.
HITCHCOCK – Our Lady of Lourdes will
host its annual bazaar on church grounds, 10114 Highway 6,
Sunday June 1, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission and parking are
free. Raffle. Favorite foods include fried chicken, Mexican
food and Cajun plates, along with a variety of snacks,
drinks and treats. Indoor and outdoor festival games and
booths running throughout the day include silent auction and
prizes such as cakes, groceries, plants, country store,
jewelry and fun activities for kids of all ages. A live
auction begins at 1 p.m. followed by bingo from 2:30 to 6:30
p.m. For questions, or to purchase raffle tickets, please
contact the church at (409) 925-3579.
BAZAAR – Hosted by Our Lady Star of the Sea, 1401 Fidelity
Rd., Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8. Both days include a
big tent, food and music. Saturday, June 7, is Go Western
Day with a two-step contest at 2 p.m., a Zydeco dance
contest at 5 p.m. and a best-dressed Western contest, too.
Music by six of the best DJs in town and J. Paul Jr. and
Zydeco Nubreeds. Sunday, Zydeco by Nooney and Step Rideau.
Bingo.
dances/banquets
CRAWFISH BOIL – Hosted by the
Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary Council and
Court #252, Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., St.
Gregory the Great Church, 10500 Nold St. Donation: $12.
Featuring “Jabo.”
ZYDECO – St. Peter Claver Church
Hall, 6005 N. Wayside Dr., May 3, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Music by
Fred Rusk and the Zydeco Steppers. BBQ, gumbo, raffle,
boudain, dance contest. Admission $10.
ST. LAURENCE SCHOOL GALA – Put on
your jeans and don’t forget your “bling” because it’s “Denim
and Diamonds” for the 16th annual auction benefiting St.
Laurence School. Starting at 6 p.m. on May 3, enjoy a
fun-filled evening that includes dinner, dancing to the What
is Hip Band and participating in live and silent auctions.
It all takes place at the Marriott Town Center in Sugar
Land. For more information or to purchase tickets, call SLCS
281-980-0500 or email
jenmar@yahoo.com.
FISH DINNERS – The Alvin-Manvel
Knights of Columbus will serve fish dinners Friday, May 9, 5
to 7 p.m., at the K.C. Hall on Hwy 6 between Alvin & Manvel.
All-You-Can-Eat for $8.00. They will serve U.S.-raised fried
catfish, corn-on-the-cob, green beans, slaw, hushpuppies and
iced tea. Carry outs are available. Call 281-585-1501 for
more information. Fish dinners are served on the second
Friday of each month throughout the year.
CRAWFISH FESTIVAL – Hosted by Our
Lady Star of the Sea, 1401 Fidelity Rd., Sunday, May 18,
noon to 6 p.m. Free indoor event. Live entertainment
featuring Marcus Ardoin and Da Zydeco Legends and Zydeco
Plus DJs.
workshops/seminars
PAX CHRISTI – Pax Christi Houston
meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the
Maryknoll Olive Branch Room, 2360 Rice Blvd. in Houston. Pax
Christi is a Catholic organization that promotes peace and
justice. For more information, call 832-693-5710.
ENDOW – (Educating on the Nature &
Dignity Of Women) engages the intellect of the “woman in the
pew.” By providing knowledge and fellowship in an intimate
group setting, ENDOW also fosters a sense of belonging and
gives women the opportunity to deeply understand the faith
that draws us together and the fellowship that keeps us
together. Come join us for an ENDOW information session on
Friday, May 16, at 11 a.m. in the St. Thomas Room at Sacred
Heart in Conroe. Women of all parishes are invited to come
learn about this dynamic ministry for women of all ages
(middle school +). Call Amy at 936-520-7880 to reserve your
space.
www.EndowOnline.com .
FAMILY FAITH FORMATION – with Guest Presenter ValLimar
Jansen on Sunday, May 18, 1:30 to 3 p.m., at St. Edith Stein
Community, Katy. Blessed with an extraordinary voice,
ValLimar is a highly-regarded recording artist, storyteller
and workshop presenter. She has performed for audiences
around the world (including the Holy Father). Bring the
entire family for an afternoon of faith and inspiration.
There is no cost for this event. For information, call Diane
Flynn at 281-492-7500.
volunteers
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 that is dedicated to serving the uninsured, is
seeking healthcare professionals, especially physicians and
dentists, to volunteer their professional services at its
downtown location. For more information, please contact San
José Clinic’s Volunteer Department at (713) 228-9413 or
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, such as providing transportation for a doctor’s
appointment, assistance in typing/computer work,
receptionist, medical assistance, light indoor/outdoor
maintenance, gardening, etc. would be greatly appreciated.
Please contact Dottie Ross, volunteer coordinator, at (281)
293-7767.
discernment
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. Women who are discerning a religious vocation may wish
to avail of this opportunity to pray with the Sisters and
join us for lunch afterwards. Another opportunity is Shared
Prayer (on the Sunday Scriptures) every Saturday, 7 to 8
p.m. The address is 3400 Bradford, Houston. For more
information, call 713-668-0423.
MONTHLY DISCERNMENT GATHERING – This
monthly gathering is for young adults ages 18 and up
discerning a vocation to the priesthood and/or the religious
life. Join priests, sisters, brothers, seminarians and other
young adults for an evening of great food, rich prayer,
inspirational music and compelling words as you grow in your
courageous conviction to serve Christ and the Church. The
next gathering will be on May 29, 2008, starting with dinner
at 6 p.m. at the University of St. Thomas in the Ahern Room
of the Crooker Center. For information, contact Jesse Garcia
at (713) 652-8289 or email
jgarcia@archgh.org .
CARMELITE NUNS – Women who are
discerning a religious vocation might like to consider this
opportunity. The Carmelite nuns sing evening prayer
(Vespers) each Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m., following an
hour of exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in their
monastery chapel, Carmel of the Holy Trinity, 1100 Parthenon
Place, New Caney, TX. You are welcome to come and join in
prayer with them. If you have questions about the Carmelite
contemplative-cloistered way of life, please contact Sr.
Angel Sweeney, O.C.D. at (281) 399-0270.
LAY MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY – Those
interested in the charism of Mother Teresa and living her
‘Simple Path’ are invited to ‘Come and see’. For more
information about the Lay Missionaries of Charity and when
we meet, contact Kathy Behrendt at (713-592-8230).
LAY CARMELITES – is 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 inquiry, contact Linda Thomas
at 832-381-4215 (cell) or 281-673-6352 (work).
SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER – Lay men
and women, married or single, wanting to live the Gospel
following in the footsteps of St. Francis, are invited to
consider the Secular Franciscans. For information, call Anne
Daniels at (713) 752-2924.
potpourri
MULTI-FAMILY ESTATE SALE – Saturday,
April 26, 8 a.m. to noon. Hosted on the campus of The Regis
School of the Sacred Heart, 7330 Westview Drive at Antoine.
Sports equipment, toys, clothing, home items.
RIGHTEOUS B CONCERT – Catholic
hip-hop artist Righteous B will be hosting and performing at
the Prince of Peace Youth Ministry Sunday Night Live send
off party on Sunday night, April 27, following the 5 p.m.
Sunday night Mass in the community center. Any youth group
interested in joining us for worship or the concert should
call Matt Regitz at (281) 469-2686 to find out more details
on specific times, logistics and donation requests.
ETHNIC DIVERSITY NIGHT – Get ready
and make a note on your calendars for Thursday, May 8, for
the next Ethnic Diversity Night! It will honor the large
Filipino ethnic group we have at St Laurence and it promises
to be a big event under the auspices of Norma Benzon and
Deacon Rey Arellano. If you want to contribute food or
information, call Norma at 281-265-4630 and she will put you
to work!
SHOPPES AND TREASURES – The St.
Cecilia Woman’s Club will host its annual Shops & Treasures
on Nov. 6 and 7, at the St. Cecilia Community Center at
11720 Joan of Arc Houston. For applications for booth space
and more information, call Carol McCauley at 713-984-9439.
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