The Life You Were Made For

Catholics Going to College

Footprints of God, Although our group Virtual Pilgrimage has ended, I encourage you to journey with Steve Ray from the comfort of your own home. This series is hosted on FORMED. Email Ginger if you need help signing in to FORMED. Our parish pays the annual subscription to FORMED so that our parishioners have access to all of the content there.
Join Steve Ray on a journey of discovery to the Holy Land, one which you'll never forget!

Acompáñanos a orar por 15 min a las 9:00 p.m. todas las noches. Las oraciones son dirigidas por y para los jóvenes de diferentes parroquias y universidades.
https://tinyurl.com/YAOnlinePrayer

God, What Every Catholic Should Know
Although our group discussion has ended, I encourage you to read the book, watch my videos, and engage with the Study Guide on your own.
Learn from the Church Fathers how Catholics understand God and draw nearer to the Lord!

Please pray for the men who have undertaken the Exodus 90 challenge.

As Coach Lombardi describes what it takes to be number one, see if you do not recognize a bit of St. Paul in his words:

"And in truth, I've never known a man worth his salt who in the long run, deep down in his heart, didn't appreciate the grind, the discipline. There is something in good men that really yearns for discipline and the harsh reality of head to head combat. I don't say these things because I believe in the 'brute' nature of men or that men must be brutalized to be combative. I believe in God, and I believe in human decency. But I firmly believe that any man's finest hour - his greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear - is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious."

Sadly, far too many people have become conditioned to cower when they hear the words, "strive for perfection." In the coddled culture in which we live, the reflex response is, "I will never be perfect." Yet, Coach Lombardi said, "Perfection is not attainable. But if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence."

Click to learn more about Exodus 90 
To join the adventure, which runs from January 4, 2021 to April 4, 2021, email Ginger.

The next Café Catholica Lite will be held online on March 25, 2021, from 7:00-8:30 pm.

March 25, 2021: Sts. Simon and Jude, Woodlands

May 13, 2021: Holy Family, Galveston

For more information contact the Office for Young Adult and Campus Ministry at www.archgh.org/cafecatholica or yacm@archgh.org or 713-741-8778.

All Café Catholica information will be available on a handy app! Download the app for session details, parking information, extra prayers, and exhibitor information. There will be links available in the app to ask the speaker questions each night and a weekly survey to let us know what you think! Download the app now and don’t miss any of the Café fun!

Text the word "app" to 88202 or search for "myParish" in the app store. Download the app. When it says "find my parish" search for "Cafe" or search by zip code. Tap Cafe Catholica. 

*We may need to switch some of these to an online presentation. Stay tuned to social media for announcements as the dates approach.

Recordings of past presentations:

November 19, 2020: Archduchess of Austria

September 24, 2020: Dr. Stuart Squires
 

Prayer for Pregnant Mothers

Project Rachel: The Archdiocese offers a number of resources and programs through its Project Rachel ministry to those needing healing following abortion. Program brochures are included in English and Spanish for your review. If you have questions about the Project Rachel Ministry or would like to be more involved, please contact the Office of Pro-Life Activities at 713-741-8728 or jkfritsch@archgh.org.

Gabriel Project: Volunteers Needed
The Office of Pro-Life Activities is seeking phone volunteers to assist with the Gabriel Project, a ministry for pregnant women and mothers in need. Volunteers will assist mothers and answer questions during initial intake calls. Volunteers should be available for at least one (two-hour) shift per week. Calls may be answered remotely. Training will be provided! If you are interested in helping with this important ministry, please contact Cathy McConn at cathymcconn@me.com or call the Office of Pro-Life Activities at 713-741-8728 for more information

Nine Days for Life Novena
The annual 9 Days for Life novena will take place from Jan. 21–Jan. 29, 2021. Resources are available in English and in Spanish. 
Each day involves special prayers, intentions and suggested actions. Please contact the Office of Pro-Life Activities at 713-741-8728 with any questions.

National Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of the Unborn
This January 22, 2021 will mark 48 years since the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade permitting abortions throughout the United States. The USCCB has designated January 22 as a National Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of the Unborn. 
This year, we will be hosting Eucharistic Adoration at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart from 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. All are invited to join us in prayer! This event is open to the public and will also be livestreamed at https://www.archgh.org/live. If your parish (or a group at your parish) would like to lead prayer, we have 30- or 60-minute time slots available. Please contact Julie Fritsch at 713-741-8728 or jkfritsch@archgh.org for more information. Please see attached flyer. 

The Jesus Retreat for Young Adults
All young adults (ages 18-39) are invited to join us for the Jesus Retreat. This retreat is designed for young adults who seek to more fully know Jesus and develop a personal relationship with him. This retreat helps retreatants grapple with the question Jesus put to the disciples two thousand years ago: “Who do you say I am?” This is a three-day, two-night Charis retreat based on Ignatian Spirituality and will be held Feb. 26-28, at Circle Lake Retreat Center (19000 Circle Lake Dr., Pinehurst, TX 77362). Cost is $150 per person and includes food and lodging. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, spaces are limited, and all attendees will be required to wear a mask and maintain social distancing throughout the weekend.
Register online by Feb. 11 at www.archgh.org/yacm/charis. For more information, contact the Office of Young Adult & Campus Ministry at yacm@archgh.org or 713-741-8778.

Nightly Young Adult Prayers
We invite all young adults to join us for prayer every night at 9:00 p.m. for 15 minutes. The prayers are led for and with young adults from different parishes and universities.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/YAOnlinePrayer

Samuel Group: Approaching vocational discernment with peace, joy, and confidence
A discernment group for young women, ages 19-30, who will meet together once a month for six months in order to study, pray and discover their individual vocations or lifetime call from God. The program begins in September and includes refreshments, talks, meditation, adoration, and confession. 

Participants in Samuel Group are not simply committing to attend one meeting a month, they are committing to a journey. This means that, outside of the meetings, they must continue contemplating and working on what they learn during the meetings, including discussing their journey and working with a spiritual director. 
To register, please use the  web link: Samuel Group