Who We Are
VISION
We are the family of God, united by the Eucharist, rooted in truth, beauty and goodness to spread the Light of Christ.
MISSION
Our mission is to:
- Provide for the worship needs and spiritual growth of the Catholic community
- Foster a spirit of unity and cooperation within our parish family
- Provide lifelong faith formation and opportunities to attain a deeper relationship with the Lord
- Amplify the Kingdom of God through Prayer, Participation and Generosity.
- Promote truth, peace, justice, charity and sanctity of life in our parish and in the community.
Weekly Announcements
Announcements
Happening This Week
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
The Parish Office will be closed Wednesday through Friday this week, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday! We will reopen Monday, December 1 @ 9:00 am.
MASS SCHEDULE
November 24-28, Father Preston will be away visiting home. Therefore, we will not have daily Mass during that time. Also, please be aware that Mass this coming Saturday, November 22, will begin @ 4:00 pm instead of 5:00 pm, due to the Eucharistic Procession.
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS
If you would like to purchase a poinsettia in honor or in memory of a loved one, please put an envelopein the regular collection or call the parish office! We ask that you write “Christmas Poinsettias” on the outside of the envelope, and specify in honor or in memory next to your loved one’s names. Poinsettias are $15 each. The deadline to order is Tuesday, December 16!
GUADALUPANA’S FUNDRAISER!!
The Guadalupanas are taking orders for Ramirez’s Tamales & Salsa! The cost is $15 per dozen of tamales or quart of salsa. Ladies will be at the back of each church taking orders, after all Masses during the month of November. All orders need to be placed by Sunday, November 30. Orders will be available for pick-up on Tuesday, December 9 @ 11:00 am in the OLPH hall. Please contact Adela Gutierrez at 979-235-0290 or Claudia Garza at 979-216-6566 if you have any questions!
ALTAR GUILD CHRISTMAS PARTY
All ladies of both parishes are invited to the Altar Guild’s Christmas party on Thursday, December 11 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm in the SJA hall! Fellowship will be from 6 to 6:30 pm, and a catered dinner from White Apron will follow at 6:30 pm. Games of Left, Right, Center will be played and those attending are asked to bring nine $1 bills. Instead of gifts, please bring monetary/canned good donations for our local St. Vincent de Paul group. Please RSVP by December 8 to Linda Miska at 979-236-3978
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM PREP CLASS
Our next Baptismal Prep Class (in both English & Spanish) is coming up on Saturday, December 6 from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm at OLPH! This class is required for both parents and godparents to attend if you are planning to baptize your child, or be a sponsor, within the next 3 years. Please contact Rebecca Giles at 832-212-4988 if you have any
questions. We kindly ask that you register for the class by Thursday, December 4 if you plan to attend! Please visit our website (www.olphsja.org) and you can find the signup link under the Sacraments tab. This class is only offered quarterly in our parishes, so please plan appropriately as to when you will need to attend a class!
SANCTUARY CANDLE
The Sanctuary Candle at OLPH this week is in memory of Candelario Gutierrez, Sr. from Paula Garza.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL LOCAL SOCIETY NEWS
Lend a hand, provide a meal, or make a small donation. Your time, food, or funds can change the lives of those we help! Items in need at our local pantry: Bathroom Tissue, Detergent, Canned Chicken, Cereal, Jelly, and Corn Bread Mix. Simply drop off items in the SVdP baskets at the back of either OLPH or SJA. Thank you for your support!
ADULT FAITH FORMATION Adult Faith Formation is starting back up as the fall semester begins! Sessions will be held on Tuesday mornings from 9 to 10:30 am in the OLPH hall.
CATHOLICISM 101 WITH FR. PRESTON
Catholicism 101 sessions are starting back up as the fall semester begins! Bring questions or topics you’d like Father Preston to discuss - he will start the evening off with some basics as not to overwhelm you. This series will run through the school year, with sessions being held once a month on Mondays, in the OLPH hall from 6:00 to 7:30 pm! Future Session Dates:
October 20, November 17, December 15, January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20, May 18.
Happening This Week
Happening This Week
Saturday, November 22
9:30 am Eucharistic Procession — OLPH
4:00 pm Anticipated Mass — SJA
5:00 pm Eucharistic Procession — SJA
^^ please see the bulletin cover for more details 1:30 pm Social Sunday — OLPH hall
Monday, November 24
8:15 am Legion of Mary (English) — SJA hall
Tuesday, November 25
9 to 10:30 am Adult Faith Formation — OLPH hall
6:30 pm Legion of Mary (Spanish) — OLPH hall
6:30 pm St. Vincent de Paul Meeting — SJA hall
Wednesday, November 26
Parish Office Closed
No That Man is You
No Faith Formation
Thursday, November 27
Thanksgiving Day | Parish Office Closed
No OCIA Class
Friday, November 28
Parish Office Closed
Sunday, November 30
11:30 am to 1pm Life Night: “Breath of Fresh Air” — SJA hall
