weekly announcements | march 9-15
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE
There will be no daily Mass Tuesday or Wednesday as Father Preston will be out of town. If you have a Mass intention scheduled for either of those days, it will be rescheduled and you will be notified of the new date!
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.
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: March 16, April 20, and May 18.
Parish Lenten Retreat | Saturday, March 21
Happening this week
Monday, March 9
7:30 am Legion of Mary (English) — OLPH hall
Tuesday, March 10
NO DAILY MASS
9:00 - 10:30 am Adult Faith Formation — OLPH hall
5:00 pm Legion of Mary (Spanish) — OLPH hall
6:30 pm St. Vincent de Paul Meeting — SJA hall
Wednesday, March 11
NO DAILY MASS
6:00 - 7:00 am That Man is You — OLPH hall
NO Faith Formation Classes - Spring Break
Thursday, March 12
9:30 am Storage Shed Project Workday — SJA
11:00 am SOAR Group Meeting — OLPH hall
NO OCIA Class - Spring Break
Friday, March 13
9:30 am Storage Shed Project Workday — SJA
6:00 pm Stations of the Cross — SJA
6:30 pm Stations of the Cross (Spanish) — SJA
Saturday, March 14
5:00 pm OCIA 2nd Scrutiny during Mass — SJA
6:00 pm OCIA Dinner following Mass — SJA
Sunday, March 15
9:00 - 10:15 am First Communion Class — SJA hall
Monday, March 16
7:30 am Legion of Mary (English) — SJA hall
6:00 pm Catholicism 101 with Father Preston — OLPH hall
happening in the area
Saturday, April 11
Medical professionals, students, and interested laypeople are invited to the 11th Annual Converging Roads health care ethics conference on Saturday, April 11, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Houston, TX! This one-day conference will offer continuing education credits for health care professionals with presentations centered on the theme of Health and Human Flourishing. For more information and to register, visit convergingroads.com/houston.
Friday, April 17
Tickets for the 9th Annual Priests vs Seminarians Basketball Game are now on sale! Dress out in support of your favorite team:
Priests - RED
Seminarians - BLUE
This year, Fr. Preston will face off against our seminarian, John Paul! Bring your family and come enjoy this exciting event that you WON'T want to miss!! Fore more info or to purchase tickets, visit archgh.swoogo.com/gameday.
Monday, April 20
Monday, April 20
The Altar Guild Ladies of SJA are taking orders for Tamales and Salsa! If you're interested in placing an order, please contact Mary Amason at 979-299-8337. Orders are due by Monday, April 20, and will be ready for pickup on Friday, May 8 from 11:00 am to 5:30 pm!