We are the family of God, united by the Eucharist, rooted in Truth, Beauty, and Goodness to help spread the Light of Christ in Brazoria County.
Our mission is to:
Interested in JOINING our parishes? Download our Family Registration Form below and either bring it filled out to the Parish Office, email a copy to reception.olphsja@gmail.com, or place it in the collection box when you attend Mass!
We invite you and your family to join us for Mass!

Need to register your child for Faith Formation or Youth Ministry?
There will be NO Mass this week as Father Preston is still in Scotland! Daily Mass will resume Tuesday, September 22 when he returns.
While Father Preston is out of town, come join us for Eucharistic Adoration! Wednesday (OLPH) and Thursday (SJA) morning from 8:30 to 10:00 am. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed @ 8:30, followed by the litany prayer for vocations, recitation of a full rosary, and conclusion with approximately 25 minutes of silent adoration!
OCIA will meet in the SJA hall for class this Thursday!
Those wanting to volunteer and help out at this year's Bazaar are invited to attend the meeting Monday, September 21 @ 6:00 pm in the OLPH hall! The meeting will be potluck style. Please bring a covered dish (meat, side, vegetable, or dessert) to share. Drinks will be provided!
Saturday, October 10 | 10:30 am | SJA hall
All mothers and daughters are invited to join us for brunch and games, honoring our Blessed Mother Mary! There will be food, fellowship, faith, and fun. Please RSVP to Ellaina at 210-749-3134.
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 at 979-236-3978. These ladies go out on Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
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!
NO DAILY MASS THIS WEEK!
Monday, September 14
7:30 am Legion of Mary Meeting (English) — OLPH hall
Tuesday, September 15
5:00 pm Legion of Mary Meeting (Spanish) — OLPH hall
Wednesday, September 16
6 to 7 am Parish Brothers in Christ (TMIY) — OLPH hall
8:30 to 10 am Eucharistic Adoration — OLPH
Faith Formation Classes
Thursday, September 17
8:30 to 10 am Eucharistic Adoration — SJA
6:00 pm OCIA Class — SJA hall
Sunday, September 20
9 to 10:15 am Confirmation 2 Class — SJA hall
1:30 pm Social Sunday — OLPH hall
Monday, September 21
7:30 am Legion of Mary Meeting (English) — OLPH hall
6:00 pm Catholic Bazaar Meeting — OLPH hall


Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church located at 603 Parrott Ave., Damon, TX is having their annual Bazaar on Sunday, September 20, on the church grounds. Serving BBQ Beef and Sausage with all the trimmings begins @ 10:30 am to 2:00 pm, or until sold out. Plates are $15.00. The auction begins @ 12:30 pm under the pavilion. Music, Games, Bingo, Pastries, Silent Auction, Homemaker's Market, and much more.

Couples celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in 2026 are invited to the annual Archdiocesan Wedding Anniversary Jubilee Mass on Sunday, September 20 at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart with Archbishop Joe Vasquez. Check in opens @ 2:00 pm and the Mass will begin @ 3:00 pm. Early Bird pricing: $25/couple, if registered by July 31. Starting August 1, registration is $40/couple. *Registration includes a professional photo with Archbishop Vasquez, your names featured in the Worship Aid, and a signed certificate congratulating you on your anniversary.* If you register after August 21, your names may not appear in the program, nor will your certificate be ready the day of the Mass. Still, you are welcome to celebrate Mass with us, and we will mail your certificate to the address on file. Couples interested can register here!

All medical professionals and students are invited to join the Catholic Healthcare Professionals of Houston in celebrating St. Luke's feast day on Friday, September 25 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Houston. The event will begin with Vespers @ 6:30pm, followed by Dinner and a Keynote by Dr. Ashley K. Fernandes from The Ohio State University Medical School.
In addition to his appointment at Ohio State as the Associate Director of the Center for Bioethics and a Professor of Pediatrics, Dr. Fernandes also directs ethics education for pediatric residents at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus. He has been an expert witness in court cases defending the rights of Christian healthcare professionals and prolife organizations and his scholarly interests include Catholic Christian bioethics, Medicine and the Holocaust studies, pediatric ethics, and philosophical anthropology as it relates to medical practice. Visit their website to learn more and purchase tickets!

Married and engaged couples are invited to the 12th annual Together in Holiness Marriage Conference on Saturday, September 26 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. The conference will be held simultaneously at three locations: Shrine of the True Cross in Dickinson, St. Theresa Catholic Church in Sugar Land, and St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in The Woodlands. This one-day conference will help you strengthen your relationship with your spouse and discover God's plan for your family! Registration: $64/couple and $5/child for on-site childcare. An Early Bird discount is available through August 10, as well as scholarships upon request. This conference is presented by the St. John Paul II Foundation. For more information, visit their website or email TH@forlifeandfamily.org.

Couples celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary in 2026 are invited to the annual Archdiocesan Wedding Anniversary Jubilee Mass onSunday, October 11 at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart with Bishop Italo Dell'Oro. Check in opens @ 2:00 pm and the Mass will begin @ 3:00 pm. Early Bird pricing: $25/couple, if registered by August 31. Starting September 1, registration is $40/couple. *Registration includes a professional photo with Bishop Italo, your names featured in the Worship Aid, and a signed certificate congratulating you on your anniversary.* If you register after September 20, your names may not appear in the program, nor will your certificate be ready the day of the Mass. Still, you are welcome to celebrate Mass with us, and we will mail your certificate to the address on file. Couples interested can register here!
A Lenten mission with Father Chris Alar in preparation for worthy reception of the Holy Eucharist: Communion on the hand vs tongue and receiving in a state of grace.
*Rosary or Divine Mercy Chaplet are said
before each weekend Mass
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help
310 North McKinney Street
Sweeny, TX 77480
St. John the Apostle
807 Loggins Drive
West Columbia, TX 77486
Located at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Sweeny
(The middle skinny building in between the Church and Hall)
Hours
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Friday: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Phone Number: 979-548-2020 ext. 4
Fax: 979-548-4253
Email Address: olphsjaoffice@gmail.com
Pastor: Father Preston Quintela
Business Manager: Trish Speers
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