September 16, 2020
WE LOVE YOU, MISS BECKY!
She’s loved our kids for 21 years and we love her in return. So, load up the family and drive to the Ave Maria Center between 10am and noon this Saturday, September 19, to participate in a fun, COVID-friendly farewell to Becky Wilkinson as she retires as founder & director of our Weekday Children’s Program.
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE
Even though our Medical Missionaries had to cancel their annual mission trip to Laredo, with your help, they will still provide aid to the poor of that diocese. Stop by the tag line after Mass or donate here to provide flu shots and other services. Thank you!
WHAT ARE YOU SEARCHING FOR?
Has this year got you pondering the meaning of life? Sign up for The Search, a free series via Zoom that explores the deepest questions of the human heart. Intellectually stimulating, visually appealing and well worth your time. Invite 5 people to join you! It starts October 1, so go HERE now to sign up.
MASS REPORT
We keep hitting 25% capacity at the 9am, so it’s a good thing the 11am Mass will be added to the schedule on September 27. Last Sunday’s attendance: Sat 5pm-288, Sun 9am-375, Sun 1pm-361, Sun 5pm-319. Whether in-person or from home, thanks for joining us for Mass!
INFORMED CATHOLIC VOTERS
As Election Day draws near, now is the time to be registered to vote and be informed. The US Bishops provide a wealth of information, so check HERE often. Also, young adults may attend the next Café Catholica Lite on 9/24 at 7 pm to hear Dr. Stuart Squires on How Catholics Should Vote. Register HERE.
HELP WITH EDGE
Our middle schoolers need a few more high school and adult mentors (especially men) to step up to serve on Core. Edge will begin remotely, hoping to move on-campus later this fall. Please contact Cindy Martin to help. Thank you!
DRIVE-THRU FOOD DRIVE
On Friday, September 25, between 4-6pm, the Knights of Columbus will host a drive-thru Food Drive at the belltower to fill the shelves of our Social Concerns Ministry. Go HERE to see a list of non-perishable food items that are most needed. Thanks for your generous support!
PRAY FOR THE SICK
We started a new Pray for the Sick list in the bulletin, so call the parish office at 281-980-9812 if you are a parishioner and want your name added. Your name will appear for a period of 4 weeks. Let us pray for you!
HIRING SUNDAY SACRISTANS
If you love the Mass and would like to work 4-10 hours per week, apply for the position of Sacristan. Sacristans work behind the scenes to make everything run smoothly at Sunday Mass. Must be 18+, with knowledge of the order and flow of Mass. Send your resume to Betty Holub.
FAMILY ROSARY ON FRIDAYS
Since the start of the pandemic, families gather via Zoom each Friday at 8 pm to pray the Rosary. People of all ages and stages of family life are invited to join! Contact Mark Coppedge in advance to get log-in details.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
On Mondays and Thursdays from September 23 thru November 1, sign up to join 40 Days for Life for one hour of peaceful and loving prayer outside an abortion facility. Your prayers could save a life. Contact Marie McCoy for details.
LOOK FOR SIGNS
New signs will be posted by the City of Sugar Land, so please observe the new traffic rules. Parking at the corner of Stephens Grant and Sweetwater will not be allowed during Mass times and drive-thru access to that neighborhood will not be allowed during certain hours. Also, reduced speed signs will go up in Colony Park. Let’s be safe!
GOT COSTUMES?
We are collecting new and gently used (non-scary) Halloween costumes for children in need. Please mark your donations Nery's Promise and drop in the Social Concerns bin in the church narthex before October 20.
WHEN THE BONES ARE GOOD
High school teens will start up a new semester of Life Teen via Zoom this Sunday. The theme, When the Bones Are Good, explores why it’s important to take care of the whole person: body, mind & soul. Connect with Mike Cleary for details.
SERVING THE UNDER-SERVED
The San Jose Clinic has opened a new location on the grounds of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Rosenberg. Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm, volunteer doctors, nurses and medical professionals provide care for those in need. Go HERE for info and to help.
GREAT MARRIAGE CONFERENCE
The date and location have changed for the Together in Holiness marriage conference. It’s now on Saturday, November 7, in Houston. The Archdiocese is sponsoring the at-home conference experience for just $15. Get details and register today.
