Our
Goal
Our Adult Ministry offers our community a broad variety of
learning experiences. Our goal is to provide opportunities that
will enrich the daily lives and spiritual growth of all our
adults and their families. We encourage you to participate in
one or more of the following offerings. If these do not meet
your needs or desires, please let us know. You can contact Heidi
and Cody Clark at 281-335-7228 for more information.
Adult Offerings Include:
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Adult Education Presentations in partnership with St. Bernadette, St. Clare, and St. Mary Churches
- Spiritual Growth Groups for men and women
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MOMS Group for young mothers
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Faith Sharing Groups
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Prayer Group
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Bible Study Groups in English and Spanish
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Mini-retreats
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Religious Library
Women’s
Ministry Board
Presently, the board is comprised of
nine dedicated women- Kathy Hamilton, Heidi Clark, Julie
Henkener, Jenny Suffredini, Emily Seivert, Lorraine Hancock,
Karen Rumford, and Andrea Hoekstra. The purpose of the board is
to promote and support ministries to women at St. Paul's. Our
mission statement reads, "United in God's love we cultivate
and promote the role of women in our communities." This
year we will sponsor two mini-retreats. We nurtured spiritual
growth groups and a MOMS group, published two parish wide
newsletters, held labyrinth walks, offered a self defense
course, sponsored celebrations of Women in our Tradition, hosted
a reception for Early Childhood parents, and raised awareness of
women's issues in the parish. If you would like to participate
or help with any of these activities, please call Kathy Hamilton
at 281-532-4075. View
the latest newsletter.
The
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
The RCIA calls to those who wish to join the Catholic
community. This is a step by step process which recognizes
that conversion is a journey and it assists those who wish to
convert. The first step of the process is called the
Pre-catechumenate or Inquiry Stage. During this time the "inquirers" are
asked to come to evening classes. A team of trained dedicated lay people
meet with the inquirers answering their questions, sharing their faith
stories, listening to their observations about the Catholic Church and
the Scriptures and praying with and for them. St. Paul's will hold a
series of Inquiry Classes on alternate Wednesday evenings at 7:30 PM in
room 7. Call Heidi and Cody Clark at 281-335-7228 for more
information.
Young
Adult - Quarter Life
Quarter-Life is a vibrant group of young
adults, currently ranging in age from recent high school graduates
up to people in the early to mid-30’s. Our intent is to foster a
community of Catholic young adults who seek and desire to grow
closer to God. Click here for more information.
Evangelization
Ministry
Six dedicated members of St. Paul
Community, Ed Bercier, Pam Mc Veigh, Glenda Laws, Gary
Boudreaux, Don Schmidt, and Heidi and Cody Clark, meet monthly
to promote evangelization in our parish.
For us, this ministry means encouraging the
parishioners to bring the Good News of Jesus to everyone they
meet. Our vision is to a renewed enthusiasm for our faith and
a deepening of our love relationship with Jesus. Our hope is
that having undergone this transformation, we will freely
share our faith and love with others. You
can contact Ed at 281-326-4200 if you need more
information.
ACTS
Men and women together are
responding to their calling: "Behold the handmaid of the
Lord, be it done to me according to Your word" and
"Seek ye the Lord while He may be found; call ye upon Him
while He is near." Hand in hand, we will serve the Lord.
We will gather as many of our brothers and sisters that they
may share our deep faith with ADORATION, COMMUNITY, THEOLOGY
and SERVICE as our focus. Women's ACTS contact Monica Hurley
281-326-3206. Men's ACTS contact Ed Bercier 281-326-4200.
Once
Catholic
Still feel Catholic? Not sure where
to go? Visit www.oncecatholic.org
- a Catholic site for seekers or call Don
Schmidt 281-334-7949.
Legion
Of Mary
The Legion of Mary has been at St. Paul's for 25
years. The goal of the Legion is the glory of God through the
holiness of its members. There are 12 active members who
engage in social service and Catholic action and over 100
auxiliary members who pray daily for their ministry.
Presently, the Legion visits Catholic patients in local
hospitals and nursing homes, contacts families of newly
baptized children to welcome them into the community, and
takes the traveling Pilgrim Virgin Statue to the homes of
parishioners for a week long stay. The Legion meets every
Monday evening at 7:00 PM in room 7. Contact Eilene Kenney at
281-488-0653 for information.
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Ministry
Of Spiritual Direction
As Christians, we are all called to
healing and spiritual growth. Today, the church has
revitalized the ministry of Spiritual Direction. At times in
our lives we may need to seek the help of a trained
spiritual director with whom we can establish a one on one
relationship. This person can listen to our spiritual
experiences and help us draw upon the rich wisdom and prayer
traditions in the Catholic faith. Spiritual directors
receive training and certification through church sponsored
programs. Spiritual Direction is available at both the local
retreat centers and here in the parish. Our parish spiritual
directors are Maggie Corcoran, Heidi and Cody Clark, and
Dale Roper. If you would like to find a spiritual director
call Heidi and Cody Clark at 281-335-7228.
Samaritan
Ministry – Ministers of Care, Funeral Aid, Bereavement
Assistance
- Ministers
of Care- Take Eucharist to those who may not be able to
attend Mass due to illness, injury, or age.
- Funeral
Aid – Help with the planning of the vigil, funeral, and
burial. Offer a luncheon after the funeral.
- Bereavement Assistance – Make contact with the bereaved to offer grief counseling. Contact Mary O'Neil at 281-538-9167.
- Maintain and distribute Care Notes.
Gabriel
Project
Gabriel Angels provide loving
support for women in a crisis pregnancy. The Gabriel
Angel will help the mother get adequate health care,
maternity clothing, vitamins and provide moral support. The
Angel will make sure the mother has baby furniture,
equipment, diapers, and baby clothing by the time the baby
is born. If you are pregnant and in need call 713-225-5826.
If you want to volunteer your services or wish to donate new
or gently used baby items call Malina Wojtkowski at
281-532-2567. Call Jim Prestigomo at 281-326-0646 to pickup
baby furniture and larger items.
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Action/Justice
Respect Life. Persons
committed to the prayerful and active mission of promoting
the reverence and dignity of every person: rich and poor,
healthy and ill, young and old, born and unborn.
Habitat for Humanity. Parishioners join with other churches in the area to build a house for and with a qualifying family. Ideal for anyone who likes physical labor and community spirit. Click here for more information.
Write For Life. Expediting political change through letter writing campaigns to local, state, and federal legislators. Watch the "Advocacy" section of the bulletin board for information and sample letters.
Speakers. Guest speakers are invited to the parish to address topics such as euthanasia, abortion, and the death penalty.
Fifty
Five Plus
Fifty
Five Plus is a support network for parishioners over the age
of 55 or people with special needs. The program’s focus is
on fellowship and providing useful information for people
over the age of 55 and people with special needs. Volunteers
are available to help people, who do not have family members
nearby, with those task they are no longer able to handle
such as changing light bulbs, replacing a faucet washer or
driving to a doctor’s appointment. If our volunteers
cannot handle your need, we maintain a file of resources to
help you. Anyone over the age of 55 is invited to join the
group on one of the many bus trips the group takes each
year. Watch the bulletin for more information.
The Fifty Five Plus group meets at 9:30 a.m. on the First
Thursday of every month in room 10 (the old kitchen).
Parish
Library
Visit
our parish library located in the foyer to Beck Hall. For
both adults and children have books, videos, tapes, and CDs
on a wide range of religious and spiritual topics. We have a
librarian there to serve you on Sunday mornings. You may
also use the library anytime during parish office hours. New
videos include the current movie The Gospel of John, ten children’s video’s with
classic stories such as The
Velveteen Rabbit, The Little Prince, The Chimes. New
audio CDs include The Way of the Prophet and A
Spirituality for the Second Half of Life by Richard
Rohr. New books include Old
Testament Story: An Introduction by Don C. Benjamin and Ten
Great Themes of Scripture by Richard Rohr.
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