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DAILY MASS SCHEDULE

There will be no daily Mass on Tuesday as Father Preston will be attending the Chrism Mass at the Co-Cathedral!

EASTER FLOWERS

If you would like to purchase an Easter Lily in honor or in memory of a loved one, please put an envelope in the collection (& specify in honor or in memory next to your loved one's name) or call the Parish Office! Easter Lilys are $15 each. The deadline to order is Wednesday!

OLPH ALTAR SOCIETY

We will NOT have an Altar Society meeting on Thursday. We encourage you to attend Holy Thursday services instead. Our next meeting will be Thursday, May 7. All ladies of OLPH are invited to join us for food and fellowship. Also, on Saturday the Altar Society will be placing Easter flowers in the Church and cleaning it in preparation for Easter Sunday. We invite you to join us starting @ 9:00 am.

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

The Parish Office will be open half-a-day on Thursday, and closed Friday and Monday, April 6 in observance of Easter!

OLPH EASTER EGG HUNT

OLPH will host its Annual Easter Egg hunt for all parish youth following 8:30 am and 12:30 pm Masses on Easter Sunday. To make this event a success, we are asking for donations of candy-filled plastic Easter eggs. You can drop off your generous donation at the back of the Church, in the Parish Office, or contact Kelly Bertsch at 979-417-9401. If you want donated eggs used at a specific Mass (8:30 am or 12:30 pm), please attach a note indicating your preference.

SJA EASTER EGG HUNT

There will also be an Easter Egg hunt after the 10:30 am Mass on Easter Sunday! The Altar Guild ladies are asking for pre-filled plastic Easter eggs to please be brought to SJA and left in the Altar Boy's dressing room. If you have any questions, contact Linda Miska at 979-236-3978.

LADIES DISCERNMENT DINNER

All families who have daughters and those single ladies from both parishes and beyond, are invited to an evening of fellowship and learning about the true meaning of womanhood by looking at the Blessed Virgin Mary as the ULTIMATE WOMAN and the feminine genius. THE WHOLE FAMILY is invited who have underage daughters. This event will take place on Saturday , April 11, after the 5:00 pm Mass in the SJA hall from 6 to 8 pm. Please RSVP to Rebecca Giles at 832-212-4988, Ellaina Madera at 210-749-3134, or Bianca Heinroth at 979-709-9138. A meal will be provided so it is important that those who plan on attending RSVP!

COFFEE SUNDAY AT OLPH

Because of the Easter Egg Hunts following all Masses at OLPH this weekend, Coffee Sunday will be rescheduled for Sunday, April 12. Please join us for food and fellowship!

THANK YOU FROM THE KC'S

The West Brazos Knights of Columbus would like to thank all of you who helped make our 2026 Bazaar one of the best ever! We haven't done half that good for the last few years. Thanks to all who donated raffle and auction items. Thank you, Father Preston, for allowing the use of Office Personnel Trish, Jolie, Oscar & Linda; Y'all did a fine job of keeping us focused. Thanks again!

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.

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: April 20 and May 18