RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY:
This Sunday, Oct. 3, is Respect Life Sunday. As Catholics, we are called to cherish, defend, and protect those who are most vulnerable, from the beginning of life to its natural end, and at every point in between. Please continue to pray for a great respect of life in all of its forms and consider joining us for one of our upcoming Pro-Life events.
- ST. MARTHA LIFE CHAIN: Please join us Sunday, Oct. 3, 2-3:30 p.m., and stand in silent witness for life. Bring your families, coolers, and chairs as we pray for the unborn and their mothers. Location: Kingwood Drive and West Lake Houston Pkwy intersection (signs will be distributed in the old HEB parking lot closest to West Lake Houston Parkway) The event will occur rain or shine. More information: paula_amsler@msn.com
- 40 DAYS FOR LIFE: The new Texas Heartbeat Law bans abortions once a heartbeat is detected, usually by six weeks of pregnancy. This is exciting news, but we must not relent in our prayers for an end to abortion. Early abortions are still being done in Texas, and your presence on the sidewalk of an abortion facility is needed more than ever. St. Martha parishioners will be praying for an end to abortion at Planned Parenthood on Friday, Oct. 29. Contact Peggy at peggyangelino@yahoo.com /832-233-0401 to schedule a time when you can come for one hour between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Oct. 29. Location: Planned Parenthood, 4600 Gulf Freeway.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- PARISH BLOOD DRIVE: The 3rd Parish Blood Drive for 2021, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 17, from 8 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. at the Activity Center on Woodland Hills Drive. The Knights of Columbus and Columbian Squires will be in the Narthex before and after each Mass on October 2-3 and October 9-10 to assist you with an appointment so that you may donate. For more information please click HERE.
REMINDERS:
- BLESSING OF PETS: There will be a blessing of pets on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 9 a.m. (after the 8:30 a.m. Mass) in the front courtyard of the Church in honor of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi which falls on Monday, Oct. 4.
- CORNERSTONE BIBLE STUDY: Join us as we embark our study year from “The Beginning” in the Book of Genesis. Classes are held in both English and Spanish. Women’s and Men’s groups are held Wednesday mornings 10:30 a.m-12:30 p.m. Women’s and Men’s evening groups are held Tuesdays 7-9 p.m. no child-care provided. For more information click HERE for English and HERE for Spanish.
- ROSARY PROCESSION: A Parish Rosary Procession in honor of the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary will be held on Saturday, Oct. 9, after the 5:30 p.m. Mass in the church parking lot. Everyone is welcome to this grace filled event!
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