welcome to our lady of perpetual help & st. john the apostle catholic churches

LADIES DINNER APPRECIATION

Thank you to the Altar Society and Altar Guild for providing an exceptional meal for the Ladies Discernment Dinner last weekend! Your time and effort was appreciated by all who attended!!

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

• Altar Guild's Scholarship: To be eligible, you must be a registered and practicing Catholic of SJA, who is graduating in May of 2026. Applications are available for pick up at the Parish Office or in the Sacristy of SJA! Applications must be received by Sunday, April 26.
• West Brazos Knights of Columbus Scholarship: To be eligible, applicants must be graduating seniors from high school or home school who plan to attend a trade school or college for higher education. They should also be active members of St. Joseph's (Brazoria), OLPH, or SJA. Applications may be picked up at the Parish Office or in the Sacristy of OLPH or SJA. The applications plus letters pf recommendations must be received by mail or hand delivered, no later than Friday, May 1 to the KC hall in Brazoria.
• Catholic Daughters of the Americas Scholarship: To be eligible, you must be a graduating senior from either St. Joseph's (Brazoria), OLPH, or SJA. Applications can be picked up at the Parish Office or in the Sacristy of OLPH or SJA! Applications and essays must be postmarked or hand delivered to the Court Regent by Monday, May 4.

UPCOMING PARENT MEETINGS

These will all be held on Wednesday, May 6!

• 2026-2027 First Communion: Parents of current 1st graders, please attend where your child is enrolled in Faith Formation | 4:15 pm at OLPH & 5:15 pm at SJA
• 2026-2027 Confirmation: Parents of current 9th graders, please attend the meeting @ 6:15 pm in the SJA hall!

HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS

Join us on Saturday, May 9, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, for a Holy Hour! All are invited, especially teens and young adults to consider and discern how the Lord is calling them to serve His Church. Mark your calendars!!

MEN'S ACTS RETREAT

Thursday, June 18 - Sunday, June 21  |  Holy Name Retreat Center  |  Houston

The retreat, hosted by St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Houston, begins Thursday @ 5:30 pm and will end Sunday after 10:00 am Mass. All men are cordially invited! An ACTS retreat weekend is a three-day, three-night retreat presented by fellow Christians like you. If you'd like to enjoy a weekend of relaxation and fun, and at the same time get closer to God, then this weekend is for you. You will find it a unique and richly rewarding experience! The retreat cost is $325. If you have questions or for more information, please contact Dennis Mican at 979-417-8476 or Ron Smith at 979-248-8868. Brochures with more information and registration can be found at the back of each Church!

ROSARY WARRIORS - NEW LADIES GROUP

 A new ladies group has formed in our parishes! Ladies of both OLPH and SJA are invited to come workout and pray the rosary. This group will meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the SJA hall from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Please bring a mat, hand weights, and a rosary! 

HOME VISITS/NEED COMUNION?

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!

CATHOLIC COUNSELING

Gratia Plena is a nonprofit organization that provides mental and spiritual health services for mental illnesses, addictions, and marriage/family problems. All counselors are Catholic and provide services in a way that is faithful to the teachings, values, and traditions of the Church. You may visit a counselor at one of their locations in the Houston area, or online via a video session. For more information, visit https://gratiaplenacounseling.org/ call 832-532-0129, or email info@gratiaplenacounseling.org.

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!

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: May 18