Our Lady of Perpetual Help & St. John the Apostle Catholic Church

We are the family of God, united by the Eucharist, rooted in Truth, Beauty, and Goodness to help spread the Light of Christ in Brazoria County.

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

Interested in JOINING our parishes? Download our Family Registration Form below and either bring it filled out to the Parish Office, email a copy to reception.olphsja@gmail.com, or place it in the collection box when you attend Mass!

We invite you and your family to join us for Mass!

Family Registration Form

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS | JULY 20 - 26

THE TURKEY BOARDS ARE OUT!

The Turkey Boards have been put out at the back of both churches! This is another way for you to help both parishes offset the cost of our Catholic Bazaar. Please take stickers off of the board and place them into a turkey envelope, with the donation amount listed on the front of each sticker you pulled, and put that envelope into the regular collection slot of the collection box. (Checks may be made payable to OLPH) Please know that you are NOT ACTUALLY going out to buy the item on the sticker you pulled - instead, you are giving a monetary donation to cover the cost of that item!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OUR 2026 BAZAAR: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25TH

SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING

With the start of a new school year, many volunteer opportunities will soon arise! Per the Archdiocese: “All clergy, employees, volunteers, members of groups, movements, and organizations over the age of 18, who work, volunteer, or participate in any capacity are required to complete the Archdiocesan Safe Environment Training and a criminal background check before they may begin employment, volunteer, or participate with ministries, groups, movements, and organizations. In addition, the mandatory renewal training must be completed every 5 years and a new background check submitted before the 5-year expiration of prior training. The Safe Environment compliance training and renewal training is a condition of employment and for volunteer ministry in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.” If your training is near expiration, you will receive a letter from our Parish office! Renewal instructions, or instructions for new users, can be found under the resources tab. If you have any questions, please contact Trish at 979-548-2020 ext 6.

HOME VISITS/NEED COMMUNION?

The Legion of Mary members take Communion and do home visits, visiting those who are sick or homebound and cannot make it to Mass! If you're interested yourself or know of a family member or loved one who would be, please contact Linda Miska at 979-236-3978. These ladies go out on Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

POTENTIAL SCAMS

Please be aware of any SCAMS that may come as an email, text message, or phone call trying to impersonate Father Preston to solicit donations. He will never contact you personally asking for money or if you have time to chat!

Parish Improvements Survey

We'd LOVE your feedback...

In an effort for Father Preston to better prioritize the needs that matter most to you, our parish families, we've created a survey to collect your responses regarding capital improvements at both OLPH and SJA!

Please have each member of your family take this survey (junior high age and older)! Parents, go through this with your teens and have them pray about the improvements that will also benefit them.

To access the survey, click below! It will only be available through July 31st.

Parish Improvements Survey

happening in the area

July 23rd - The Pregnancy Help Center | Lake Jackson

July 25th - St. John the Baptist Catholic Church | Alvin

Purchase tickets here!

September 20th - Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart | Houston

Couples celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in 2026 are invited to the annual Archdiocesan Wedding Anniversary Jubilee Mass on Sunday, September 20 at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart with Archbishop Joe Vasquez. Check in opens @ 2:00 pm and the Mass will begin @ 3:00 pm. Early Bird pricing: $25/couple, if registered by July 31. Starting August 1, registration is $40/couple. *Registration includes a professional photo with Archbishop Vasquez, your names featured in the Worship Aid, and a signed certificate congratulating you on your anniversary.* If you register after August 21, your names may not appear in the program, nor will your certificate be ready the day of the Mass. Still, you are welcome to celebrate Mass with us, and we will mail your certificate to the address on file. Couples interested can register here!

September 25th - St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church | Houston

All medical professionals and students are invited to join the Catholic Healthcare Professionals of Houston in celebrating St. Luke's feast day on Friday, September 25 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Houston. The event will begin with Vespers @ 6:30pm, followed by Dinner and a Keynote by Dr. Ashley K. Fernandes from The Ohio State University Medical School.

In addition to his appointment at Ohio State as the Associate Director of the Center for Bioethics and a Professor of Pediatrics, Dr. Fernandes also directs ethics education for pediatric residents at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus. He has been an expert witness in court cases defending the rights of Christian healthcare professionals and prolife organizations and his scholarly interests include Catholic Christian bioethics, Medicine and the Holocaust studies, pediatric ethics, and philosophical anthropology as it relates to medical practice. Visit their website to learn more and purchase tickets!

September 26th | Greater Houston

October 11th - Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart | Houston

Married and engaged couples are invited to the 12th annual Together in Holiness Marriage Conference on Saturday, September 26 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. The conference will be held simultaneously at three locations: Shrine of the True Cross in Dickinson, St. Theresa Catholic Church in Sugar Land, and St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in The Woodlands. This one-day conference will help you strengthen your relationship with your spouse and discover God's plan for your family! Registration: $64/couple and $5/child for on-site childcare. An Early Bird discount is available through August 10, as well as scholarships upon request. This conference is presented by the St. John Paul II Foundation. For more information, visit their website or email TH@forlifeandfamily.org.

October 11th - Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart | Houston

Couples celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary in 2026 are invited to the annual Archdiocesan Wedding Anniversary Jubilee Mass onSunday, October 11 at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart with Bishop Italo Dell'Oro. Check in opens @ 2:00 pm and the Mass will begin @ 3:00 pm. Early Bird pricing: $25/couple, if registered by August 31. Starting September 1, registration is $40/couple. *Registration includes a professional photo with Bishop Italo, your names featured in the Worship Aid, and a signed certificate congratulating you on your anniversary.* If you register after September 20, your names may not appear in the program, nor will your certificate be ready the day of the Mass. Still, you are welcome to celebrate Mass with us, and we will mail your certificate to the address on file. Couples interested can register here!

Mass Times

Minister Schedule

Weekly Bulletin

Monday: No Mass
Tuesday: 5:00 pm SJA
Wednesday: 8:30 am OLPH - Adoration 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Thursday: 8:30 am SJA - Adoration 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Friday: 8:30 am OLPH
Saturday: 5:00 pm SJA - Reconciliation 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, or by appointment
Sunday: 8:30 am OLPH, 10:30 am SJA, 12:30 pm OLPH (Spanish)

*Rosary or Divine Mercy Chaplet are said

before each weekend Mass

Weekly Bulletin

Minister Schedule

Weekly Bulletin

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Weekly Bulletin

Minister Schedule

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Our Locations

Our Lady of Perpetual Help

310 North McKinney Street

Sweeny, TX 77480

St. John the Apostle

807 Loggins Drive

West Columbia, TX 77486

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Parish Office

Our Locations

Located at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Sweeny

(The middle skinny building in between the Church and Hall)

Hours

Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

Friday: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm

Phone Number: 979-548-2020 ext. 4

Fax: 979-548-4253

Email Address: olphsjaoffice@gmail.com

Pastor: Father Preston Quintela

Business Manager: Trish Speers