welcome to our lady of perpetual help & st. john the apostle catholic churches

NO DAILY MASS THIS WEEK

We will not have daily Mass Tuesday through Friday this week as Father Preston will be at the Priests Convocation.

2026 GRADUATES

Congratulations to all of our 2026 graduates! May the Holy Family guide you in your future endeavors.

BABY BOTTLE BOOMERANG FUNDRAISER

The Pregnancy Help Center in Lake Jackson is hosting a fundraiser which began on Mother's Day, and will conclude on Father's Day,  Sunday, June 21. To contribute -

• take a baby bottle home from the back of either Church
• fill it with coins, cash, and/or a check

                   (please make payable to The Pregnancy Help Center)

• return your bottle back to Church on Father's Day

By filling a bottle, you are making an impact right here in our community through the life-changing ministry at The Pregnancy Help center! Don't want to fill a bottle? Online Giving is available here!

ORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (OCIA) CLASSES

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, or needs to receive a sacrament, please see the flyer below! Our OCIA program runs year-round and will be starting up again in June.

35TH ANNUAL CZECH KOLACHE KLOBASE FESTIVAL

The local KJT Society No. 40 is having their 35th Annual Czech Kolache Klobase Festival on Saturday, June 13 at Riverside Hall in East Bernard from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm! Admission: $10 per person (covers parking and all events) Children 12 and under are Free. Sausage/BBQ Chicken plate lunch available beginning @ 11:00 am. Drive Thru available from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Come enjoy indoor entertainment, a cake walk, raffle, arts/crafts, a silent auction, and lots of kolaches! Visit www.kkfest.com or call 979-533-1902 for more information.

MEN'S ACTS RETREAT

Thursday, June 18 - Sunday, June 21  |  Holy Name Retreat Center  |  Houston

The retreat, hosted by St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Houston, begins Thursday @ 5:30 pm and will end Sunday after 10:00 am Mass. All men are cordially invited! An ACTS retreat weekend is a three-day, three-night retreat presented by fellow Christians like you. If you'd like to enjoy a weekend of relaxation and fun, and at the same time get closer to God, then this weekend is for you. You will find it a unique and richly rewarding experience! The retreat cost is $325. If you have questions or for more information, please contact Dennis Mican at 979-417-8476 or Ron Smith at 979-248-8868. Brochures with more information and registration can be found at the back of each Church!

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 COMMUNION?

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 has been cancelled for May! Sessions will resume when school begins in the Fall. Watch our website and bulletin for future dates and when sessions will resume again!** 

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 runs through the school year, with sessions being held once a month on Mondays, in the OLPH hall from 6:00 to 7:30 pm!