January 16, 2020

Quarterly Special Appeal - This weekend's second collection will be for the Quarterly Special Appeal Fr. John announced summer of 2018.
 
 In addition to giving at Mass this weekend, you may also donate to this Quarterly Appeal online as either a one-time donation or on a recurring quarterly basis through Faith Direct.  
 
Visit stamericigh.com/GiveNow or click here to donate online to the Quarterly Special Appeal.

Thank you for your generosity! 

1st Eucharist Parent Meeting:

January 18th at 10 am or January 21st at 6:30 pm.

Parents with children in the 2nd year of preparation for the sacrament of First Eucharist need to attend one of the informational meetings.

OFFICE CLOSED—The parish office will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. day.  We will re-open on Tuesday, January 21st at 9:00 am.

What could be a better way to top off these exciting playoffs than a perfectly cooked brisket or pork shoulder from your very own Knights of Columbus? We will be selling whole and half briskets for your Super Bowl party in the Narthex after all masses January 11th & 12th and 19th-20th. Come by and see us to place your order or go on line at https://squareup.com/store/kofc14617/ to reserve your trophy brisket today!

Pickup will be on Saturday February 1st at the PLC from 10 to noon. 

The Knights of Columbus invite the parish to join in a Novena for Life.

We will be using the 9 Days for Life materials recommended by the USCCB. You can sign up for a daily text or email reminder by going to:  www.9daysfor life.com

BUILD Night January 24th (6 - 8:15pm) - "All are invited to come grow in relationship with one another and with Christ in the Eucharist during this powerful night of fellowship and worship! Bible Buddies will be offered for children starting at 12 months of age. You must preregister at https://membership.faithdirect.net/events/details/3571. The cost is $7/child and $5/sibling."

Are you looking to deepen your relationship with God? Be a better husband? Become a more loving father? Build friendships with other like-minded men? And seek to be the best man you can be? Then Come Join...That Man is You! Thursday Mornings starting on January 30th from 6:00am to 7:30am. Please contact Chad Schneider at Chads2002@gmail.com for more details.

Symbolon Day of Reflection - The Knights of Columbus invite men of the parish to attend a Day of Reflection on Saturday, February 1.

We will be using materials from FORMED.ORG to take a "look inward" as we prepare for Lent and the Easter Season. We will begin by praying the Rosary and attending Mass in the Church. This will be followed by sessions of instructive videos, group discussion and time for personal reflection in the PLC.

We need a headcount to prepare materials, so please RSVP by signing up at the Knights' table in the narthex after Mass or emailing to knights@kofc14617.org with your name and contact information (email address and phone number).

Renewal of Marriage Commitment - In honor of World Marriage Day (Feb. 9) and National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14 all married couples are cordially invited to renew their commitment in celebration of their loving covenant with God and one another on Saturday, February 8 during the 9:00 am Mass.

Light refreshments to follow after the Mass in the St. Angela Merici room.

Please register through the parish website at https://stamericigh.com/vow-renewal  or contact Alicia at the church office at 281-778-0400.

End of Year Contribution Statements - Due to the 2017 Tax Act with changes to charitable giving and in order to be a good steward of the parish's money, we will not be mailing out EOY Contribution Statements this year but will send them out electronically to parishioners who request them. You can go online to our website, https://www.stamericigh.com/eoy-contribution-statements  or come into the church office to request that your end of year statement is sent to you when they are ready. Statements will be available for emailing on January 31st. 

SAVE THE DATE: Women’s ACTS Retreat.  The Women’s ACTS Retreat will be Thursday, March 19 - Sunday, March 22, 2020. The Women’s ACTS Retreat meets ladies where they are in their spiritual journey and invites them to experience God in a manner that is both personal and communal. The cost will be $225 and includes all meals, activities, and transportation to/from the Mother of Perpetual Help Retreat Center. Registration will open on March 8, 2020 and is limited to 30 retreatants.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is having a furniture donation drive at St. Angela Merici on March 21, 202 from 9 am - 4 pm. We need gently used furniture, linens and household items.