weekly announcements
ALTAR SOCIETY'S ANNUAL CHILI SUPPER
Thank you to everyone who supported the OLPH Altar Society's Annual Chili Supper last week! We are blessed by your generosity. It was wonderful to see so many of you dining in for great chili and warm fellowship.
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!
COFFEE SUNDAY --- OLPH
Due to the Knights of Columbus Annual Bazaar this Sunday, Coffee Sunday in March at OLPH will be held next Sunday, March 8 after the 8:30 am Mass.
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: March 16, April 20, and May 18.
Happening this Week
Monday, February 23
8:15 am Legion of Mary (English) — OLPH hall
Tuesday, February 24
9:00 - 10:30 am Adult Faith Formation — OLPH hall
5:00 pm Legion of Mary (Spanish) — OLPH hall
6:30 pm St. Vincent de Paul Meeting — SJA hall
Wednesday, February 25
6:00 - 7:00 am That Man is You — OLPH hall
7:00 pm Family Adoration — SJA
Thursday, February 26
6:00 pm OCIA Class — SJA hall
Friday, February 27
6:00 pm Stations of the Cross — SJA
6:30 pm Stations of the Cross (Spanish) — SJA
Sunday, March 1
9:00 - 10:15 am First Communion Class — SJA hall
happening in the area
Sunday, March 1
Sunday, March 1
All are invited to come support our local Knights of Columbus for their Annual Fried Chicken Bazaar this Sunday! They are still in need of Raffle Prizes, Live and Silent Auction Items, as well as volunteers to help set up the day before, Saturday, February 28 as well as to work the Bazaar. If you have an item that you would like to donate, or if you or your teenager is interested or need service hours, please contact Wink Bowling at 979-292-9007 or Oscar Greak at 979-236-8077. The Knights do a lot for our parishes as well as St. Joseph's in Brazoria, and supporting them is a way to return the favor!
Sunday, March 1
Sunday, March 1
If you are interested in attending, please register by filling out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr8nGA9BON05czExR1Ipzw7JEkhx8aL4KCot1KZHf11l44hQ/viewform?pli=1
Thursday, March 5
Thursday, March 5
Join Catholic author, speaker, and spiritual director Kim Brown for a day retreat exploring our Lenten journey and how we are called to be transformed during Lent.
Location: Christian Renewal Center
1515 Hughes Road
Dickinson, TX 77539
Register: https://retreatcentercrc.org/events