Ministries

Altar Servers/ Acolitos

Watch the bulletin for the schedule of training classes. 

Baptism Team/ Bautismos

The Catholic Christian community has the responsibility to render guidance and assistance to families in training their children in living the faith daily and creating an atmosphere in the domestic Church for faith and love to grow and flourish.  Infant Baptism Team(s) consisting of clergy and laity welcome families into the community and guide them in ongoing formation.  Infant Baptism Preparation Classes are offered several times a year.  The team(s) also help out at the baptism ceremony.  Teams are needed on a rotating basis.  On the job training plus opportunities to participate in diocesan offered workshops.    

Bazaar 2008

Always in need of volunteers for booths on Bazaar Day in May.  Also need volunteers for functions prior to Bazaar Day.  To get involved, call the parish office.

Catholic Woman’s Organization (CWO)

All parish women, both single and married, speakers of any language, 18 years of age and older, are members.  Become active in this group that serves the parish in the areas of baptism, sacristy maintenance, and family assistance in times of death and serious illness. Aid with general parish receptions. Enjoy community with parish women through educational, spiritual, social and service opportunities. Cooperate with and support other parish organizations for the benefit of the parish. Support the activities of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, of which CWO is an affiliate. 

Daughters of the King

An Order for Women who are devoted to Prayer, Service, and Evangelism.  Open to all Catholic women wanting to be of service to our Parish Community.  Meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.  For more information please contact: Hope Gassett, phone number 713.774.1489 and email hopegassett@hotmail.com.  Coming soon - calendar of events for next year. 
 

Eucharistic Ministers/ Ministros de Eucaristia 

Appointed by the Pastor.  Training provided. 

Finance Council

Persons with fiscal experience in the management of large budgets advise the Pastor on parish financial matters. 

Funerals/ Funerales

“The responsibility for the ministry of consolation rests with the believing community, which heeds the words and example of the Lord Jesus: ‘Blessed are they who mourn; they shall be consoled’ (Mt. 5:3).  Each Christian shares in their ministry according to the various gifts and offices in the Church.”  (OCF #9).  In order to bring support and strength to those who suffer the loss of those whom they love, volunteers are needed to assist family and clergy with some of the routine tasks.  Such assistance may allow members of the family to devote time to planning the funeral rites with the priest and other ministers and may give the family time for prayer and mutual comfort. 

Guadalupañas

Join the group that promotes devotion to the Virgin of Guadalupe and plans the once a year Mañanitas and Mass on December 12.

Catholic men who speak any language are invited to join an organization dedicated to promoting the concepts of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism.  Picnics, dances, parties, athletic events and spiritual activities promote family involvement.  Knights support priests, the Catholic Church, and community causes. 

Proclaim scripture at liturgies.  Training provided. 

For information or to volunteer, contact the church office.

Volunteer to serve as a Sacristan (Mass set-up) or to launder purificators a few times a year by calling the parish office at 713-774-7475.

To volunteer, contact our pastor, Father Wayne Wilkerson.

Offer your expertise for quarterly inspections of the physical facilities to formulate recommendations for upkeep. 

Choir members, cantors, guitarists, flute and other instrumentalists are always needed. 

Donations of cleaning supplies, snacks, and children’s books are always welcome. 

Individuals with expert minds and caring hands which provide health screenings, literature and volunteer programs for the Parish.  Nurses are needed, especially those that speak Spanish. 

Volunteers are needed in several areas.  Senior citizens may volunteer in a mentoring program.  Contributions for financial assistance to needy students are always welcome. 

Advise pastor on a variety of pastoral issues.

Adorers for Adoration of the Lord present in the Eucharist in our chapel are always needed.  Call for times available. 

All in need of prayer are welcome to gather in the presence of the Lord in the chapel after the 7 pm Spanish Mass on Monday nights. 

For information or to volunteer contact the church office.

Volunteer to answer the phone and stuff envelopes in the RE office.  Donations of office supplies are always welcome. 

Join others who coordinate pro-life activities between the Parish and the Diocese.  Provide material assistance for needy mothers and their babies. 

School Board (Formerly the School Commission)

Tell your friends about our school.  Financial contributions are always welcome. 

Established to build an endowment fund to help support elementary Catholic education in the parish.  The Pastor appoints Board members. 

Become involved in Scouts.  Donations of camping and scouting equipment are always welcome. Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Crew 80 programs available.

All Seniors (GET UP and Goers) are invited to participate in spiritual, educational, and social activities. 

Volunteers always needed to assist at SWAM. Training provided. 

If you would like to volunteer, contact the church office.

Volunteers, especially Spanish speakers, are needed to visit with families who are seeking assistance.  Donations of furniture, appliances, and money are always welcome.  Please pray for the busy volunteers.

Deepen your relationship with God in a small group as you explore what Scripture teaches about earning, spending, saving, giving, investing and getting out of debt.  Ten weeks. Two hours per week. 

Drivers needed to pick up passengers from 2-3 locations with the church van and bring them to Masses. 

Men and women high school age and older are invited to serve as ushers.  Ushers provide helpful assistance in welcoming and seating people at Mass.  They gather the collection and perform other tasks as requested by the pastor. 

Volunteers needed to help the couple and the wedding entourage in the celebration of the Sacrament of Matrimony.