June 15, 2022
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
Make this Father’s Day special and give dad the gift of a retreat. Register now for the next Men’s ACTS Retreat, August 18-21, a spiritually transformative weekend for men to develop a closer relationship with God and meaningful friendships with other guys in the parish.
LANDSCAPING DAY
The house our Habitat for Humanity ministry is building in Richmond is complete and ready for landscaping! We need a big group to meet early this Saturday morning, June 18 to lay sod and plant bushes and trees. Get details and sign up HERE.
ADULT SINGLES
This Saturday, the St. Laurence Adult Singles Group meets for dinner at the Texas Biergarten; next Tuesday is Café Conversations (topic: How did you get to Houston); then June 26 they meet for Mass & Dinner. Interested in learning more about this group? Contact Ivan Cardenas.
WCP PART-TIME JOBS
If you love little children, our Weekday Children’s Program has openings for a part-time Toddler Teacher and part-time Assistant Teachers for the 2022-2023 school year. Please submit your resume to WCP Director Ban Haller.
TEACH AT SLCS
Our Blue Ribbon Award winning parish school is currently seeking a 1st grade teacher and is always looking for substitute teachers and staff for its BASC program for 2022-2023 school year. Contact Principal Suzanne Barto to apply now.
ONE HOUR IN THE CHAPEL
Come into the cool of the Chapel of Divine Mercy and spend an hour anytime with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament or sign up as a dedicated adorer. Currently, there is an urgent need Saturdays 4pm-5pm.
SUPPORT FOR GRIEVING FAMILIES
If you are coping with the sudden or tragic death of a loved one, connect with others who are also grieving to facilitate the healing process. The Grieving Families Support Group meets tomorrow (and every 3rd Thursday) 1:00-2:30pm. All are welcome.
STILL BEARING FRUIT
There are a few spots still available for the St. Laurence Women’s Retreat, offered at the Ave Maria Center the evening of September 30 and all day October 1. The theme Still Bearing Fruit will inspire retreatants to connect to the Vine to understand their unique gift to the world.
SACRED HEART OF JESUS
A special Mass in celebration of the Solemnity of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus will be offered in the Chapel of Divine Mercy at 7:30pm on Friday, June 24. A blessing of salt, water and other sacramentals will take place after the Mass.
PARISH NEEDS A TRUCK
The truck that our maintenance team used on campus for years must now be replaced. If you have a used truck to donate or sell, or if you know of a dealership discount, please contact Tony Oltremari.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM WEEK
Next Wednesday begins Religious Freedom Week, when Catholics across our country are invited to pray, reflect and act to promote religious freedom. Access reflections on a different topic each day in support of the theme, Life and Dignity for All.
COPING SKILLS FOR GIRLS
Gratia Plena will offer St. Joan's Girls Group 10-11am on six Saturdays beginning June 18, for teenage girls. Grow in confidence, self-esteem, relationship skills, emotional management and more. Cost is $150, with parental consent. Contact Gratia Plena at 832-532-0129 for info and to register.
CATHOLIC WOMENS CONFERENCE
Attend the annual conference and luncheon hosted by the Council of Catholic Women on Saturday, June 25, at St. Laurence. Get tickets in advance for the conference only ($40), luncheon only ($30), or both ($70). At the luncheon, Cardinal DiNardo will be presented a donation in support of St. Mary’s Seminary.
SUMMER CHANT INTENSIVE
Learn to pray and sing the “forever tones” of the Mass and psalms. A 2-week Chant Schola will be offered the first two weeks in July. Week One (July 5-8) is for beginners and Week Two (July 12-16) is for more experienced students. Go HERE for more info and to register.
ST. DOMINIC OPEN HOUSE
St. Dominic Village is an archdiocesan ministry offering continuing care to the elderly. Plan to attend their annual St. Dominic Feast Day open house, Mass and dinner with Bishop Italo Dell’Oro on Monday, August 8.
