Join us for our monthly Book Club dinner meeting at Cafe Goo Goo Yen, located at 1730 Williams Trace at Lexington, next to the Shell Station. This month's book selection is "The Christmas Secret" by Wanda Brunstetter. Also, please bring a gift wrapped hardcover book for our gift exchange. Questions? E-mail Sue at slhopkins47@yahoo.com.
Gathering for single women ages 18 and up who are interested in learning more about religious life. Sisters from different religious communities will be present. 6:30pm to 9:00pm. Gatherings will be at different convents around the archdiocese. Video, photos, registration and details at www.houstonvocations.com/women-seeking For more information contact Sr. Francesca Kearns at 713-652-8236 or vocations@archgh.org
Discernment gathering for men ages 18-35 who are thinking about diocesan and religious priesthood. RSVP and details at www.houstonvocations.com/discover
December 14-16 – Men’s Discernment Retreat – for men ages 18-35 who are discerning a vocation to the priesthood. This is an opportunity to set aside some time of silence to listen to the voice of God in your life, listen to inspiring talks and guidance for your discernment process, learn the tools of discernment, sharpen your discerning skills, and have a one-on-one visit with a priest and seminarian. Advance telephone interview required for registration; $30 registration fee, scholarships available http://www.houstonvocations.com/retreats/mens-discernment-retreat/
LOVING SENIORS. A ministry that welcomes seniors with mobility issues and/or early dementia, to grow in fellowship with others who share similar challenges, enjoy activities that promote their well-being, engage in service projects to benefit others, and to provide free time for their loved ones/caregivers. Contact us for an initial meeting! Julie Koeppen, 713-320-7498, mjkoeppen@comcast.net or Fe Vicerra, 713-248-1164, bertandfevicerra@yahoo.com
“SIMBANG GABI” (FILIPINO for NIGHT MASS). The Filipino Community of St Laurence (FCSL) cordially invites you to the “Simbang Gabi”on Dec. 20, Thursday, 7:00 p.m., in the St. Laurence Church. Christmas carols start at 6:30 p.m. After Mass, join us at the reception and entertainment in the School Auditorium. The “Simbang Gabi” is a devotional nine-day series of Masses in the Philippines practised by Roman Catholics in anticipation of Christmas. To volunteer, donate or for more information call either Deacon Rey at 713-854-8804, or Fe Vicerra at 713-248-1164 or Margie Calo at 281-980-4711.
Reunión de discernimiento vocacional en español para jóvenes adultos solteros (hombres y mujeres) de 18 a 35 años de edad para conocer más sobre la vida sacerdotal y religiosa. Habrá convivencia, comida, música, oración y temas vocacionales presentados por sacerdotes, religiosas y seminaristas. Registración, videos, y detalles en www.houstonvocations.com/descubre
Join us for dinner at Escalante's, located in Town Center at 15933 City Walk Drive. Afterward, we will stroll over to Town Square where a choral group will be singing Christmas Carols; audience members are encouraged to sing along!
LOVING SENIORS. A ministry that welcomes seniors with mobility issues and/or early dementia, to grow in fellowship with others who share similar challenges, enjoy activities that promote their well-being, engage in service projects to benefit others, and to provide free time for their loved ones/caregivers. Contact us for an initial meeting! Julie Koeppen, 713-320-7498, mjkoeppen@comcast.net or Fe Vicerra, 713-248-1164, bertandfevicerra@yahoo.com
Retiro Joven Samuel: Retiro para hombres y mujeres solteros de 18-35 años de edad que desean profundizar en el discernimiento de su vocación por medio de la oración, el silencio y la reflexión de la palabra. Sábado, 29 de diciembre, 2018 Villa de Matel Convent, 6510 Lawndale, Houston, TX 77023 Entrada Gratis. Registración: Viene Pronto Más en 713-652-8239, vocations@archgh.org