November 11, 2020
HAPPY VETERANS DAY
Thank you to our veterans, here in our parish and across our nation! “Even the privilege to hold differing opinions and to express them openly is a result of the sacrifice of a few for all,” reminds Archbishop Broglio. Please pray for our veterans and all who serve in our military.
WISH UPON A STAR
Go shopping to fill a specific Christmas wish for a child or adult in need. Select a Star Tag online or from the tag line on the plaza after Mass and drop it off to Social Concerns by November 29. Monetary donations are also gratefully accepted.
EASY FRIDAY DINNER
Pre-sales for the Easy Friday Dinner closes at 7pm tomorrow, so order now to get a complete dinner (whole smoked chicken, sausage, potato salad, beans) and drive-thru to pick-up this Friday the 13th between 5-7:30pm. If you don’t pre-order, you can pay cash only in the drive-thru. Thanks Knights!
TURKEY FOR THANKSGIVING
Our KCs will be back on the plaza selling smoked turkeys for Thanksgiving. This is your LAST CHANCE to order a seasoned, smoked and ready-to-serve turkey for your holiday table. Order now and pick up the day before Thanksgiving.
SUNDAY MASS COUNT
Get to Mass early! Masses are filling up, hitting capacity at both the 9am and 11am last Sunday: Sat 5pm-385, Sun 7am-259, 9am-450, 11am-450, 1pm-316, 5pm-410.
SUNDAY MISSALS
November 29 marks the start of Advent and a new liturgical year. We have purchased a supply of 2021 Sunday Missals, available in the church. A small donation will help to cover the cost. Thank you!
ANNUAL REPORT
Each year, we publish an annual pastoral report for the parish. This year, we inserted it into the Sunday bulletin, which you can pick up at Mass this weekend or view online now.
ON THE RADIO
Did you catch Fr. Drew on Catholic Lunch Break yesterday with Tim Motte on KSHJ 1430AM? If not, don’t worry! This interview and other great Catholic programs are recorded and available for you to listen-in.
DID YOU SIGN IN?
Please take a moment to sign in, even if you’re just stopping by the chapel for a few minutes in Adoration. This is for contact tracing purposes, so we can alert you if you’ve been exposed, and is a requirement of the archdiocese. Thank you.
PLEASE HELP SANITIZE
We can always use more people to sanitize the church immediately following each Mass and event in the church. Consider serving as a family. Sign up for a regular time each week or for a one-time event.
FRIDAY FAMILY ROSARY
Keep it going! Since the start of the pandemic, families meet via Zoom each Friday at 8 pm to pray the Rosary. Contact Mark Coppedge in advance to get log-in details and join in!
PRAY FOR THE SICK
If you are a parishioner and want your name added to the Pray for the Sick list in the bulletin, please call the parish office at 281-980-9812. Your name will appear for a period of 4 weeks, so your whole parish can pray for you.
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
Each Saturday morning in the church following the 8am Mass, Deacon Charles leads the faithful in a devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. All are welcome to access the prayers on your device and pray along.
CELEBRATION OF OUR UNIQUE GIFTS
Hear Catholic author Michelle Benzinger at a virtual event hosted by our parish school on Wednesday, December 9, 12:00-1:00pm. Celebration of Our Unique Gifts is an annual fundraiser benefiting SPICE, to support the education of children with special needs. Go HERE to get more info, sponsor or donate to attend this event.
SJ23 CAMPUS PREVIEW DAY
8th graders and their parents can head to St. John XXIII College Preparatory this Sunday for Preview Day on the Katy campus. Register in advance for one of 3 sessions, beginning at 11:30am, 1:00pm or 2:30pm.
SIGNS OF HOPE
The annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be 100% virtual this year. Mark your calendars for 7pm on Monday, November 23, to enjoy music, prayer and reflections from the rich diversity of 35 faith communities, including a message of hope from our 3 priests!
