Contact: Sharon Sipps, 713-681-5892, sharon.sipps@gmail.com
An ACTS retreat is a three day and three night Catholic lay retreat presented by fellow parishioners. The retreat begins on Thursday evening and ends the following Sunday at a Mass celebrated with the parish community. Retreats for men and for women are given separately. Talks and activities focus on Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service, from which the ACTS acronym is derived. Holy Scripture and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church are the guides for the retreats. The goal is to develop a new or deeper relationship with the Lord and fellow retreatants.
Upcoming Dates:
SAVE THE DATE: St. Rose Men’s ACTS Retreat on December 13-16, 2012. Click here for a registration form.
Altar Guild
Contact: Mary Farmer, President, 713-957-0474, marfar99@att.net
The purpose of the Altar Guild is to take care of the altar, promote the spiritual growth of its members and assist the pastor as directed. It is our privilege to clean the altar every week. We sponsor different fundraisers during the year to pay for altar cloths, the bread and wine consecrated at the Eucharist and other needs. Any lady who is the member of the parish is invited to join the Altar Guild. We meet on the first Monday of each month except during the summer months.
Bible 101
Facilitator: Evelyn Brown, 713-686-1062, evelynbrown3@att.net
The Bible 101 class meets every Wednesday from 10:00-11:30 am. Bring your own Bible or borrow one of ours. All are welcome.
Book Club
Contact: Christine Joy Stevens, 713-249-3697, crsjoy@att.net
The Book Club gathers on Thursdays at 7:00pm to discuss various spiritual, as distinct from religious, books. The books to be discussed are chosen by attendees. The Book Club, which is open to men and women, hosts four six-week series each year.
Building and Maintenance Committee
Contact: Don Christen, President, 713-682-3385, dechristen@comcast.net
This committee serves as a consultative body to the pastor to assist him in decisions regarding the maintenance and upkeep of the existing parish facilities and in the review, assessment, planning and implementation of all major construction & renovation projects.
Catholic CD Series
Learn about a variety of topics at your own convenience, listening at home or in the car. The CD rack is located in the main entry of the church. Take a CD home. Listen to it. Return it for another, or pass the CD onto a friend or family member. Donations for the CDs are welcome. Topics include “How to Keep Your Kids Catholic,” “The DaVinci Code Exposed,” “Why Do We Have a Pope?” and “How to Bring Back a Fallen Away Catholic.”
Charismatic Prayer Group
Contact: Priscilla Phillips, 713-686-4409, phillips_priscilla@yahoo.com
Do you have a special prayer request? Let the charismatic prayer group know of your needs.
Exercise Wisely
Contact: Evelyn Brown, 713-686-1062, evelynbrown3@att.net
Exercise Wisely meets in the Fellowship Center on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00 – 11:00am. We follow a program of non-aerobic, no-impact exercises designed to promote flexibility, range of motion, balance and muscle tone in an atmosphere of friendly camaraderie.
Finance Council
Contact: Mark Dolan, President, 713-521-4549, mark_dolan@sbcglobal.net
Each parish is required to have a Finance Council, which is regulated by universal law and the norms issued by the Archdiocese. The duties of the Council include assisting the pastor in preparing the annual budget and the annual report of income and expenditures, regularly reviewing parish income and expense reports, and making recommendations for increasing revenue to meet parish and archdiocesan goals and priorities. They also must be familiar with archdiocesan fiscal policies and encourage support of parish and archdiocesan stewardship programs. Members are appointed by the pastor for staggered three-year renewable terms.
Food Pantry
Contact: Parish Food Pantry, 713-692-9123
The Food Pantry serves residents of the 77008 and 77018 zip code areas. A group of dedicated volunteers operates the Food Pantry as part of the parish’s social ministry. Volunteers pick up food from the Houston Food Bank, keep the party shelves stocked, and work with clients. Others deliver groceries to senior citizens who are unable to come to the pantry. Visit the pantry yourself to witness the Lord’s work. It is open 9:45 – 11:30 am on Tuesdays through Thursdays and is located on the southwest corner of the parish grounds in Room 20.
Gabriel Project
Contact: Debbie Verastigue, 713-880-8211
The Gabriel Project, sponsored by the Archdiocesan Respect Life Office, is a parish-based program that responds to any pregnant woman in need and gives her strength to do what is right. This group also works within the parish to foster an understanding of the value and sanctity of life. From the time a pregnant woman responds to the offer of help she is entrusted to the care of a parish volunteer, a “Gabriel Angel”, who will assess her needs and help her to get assistance through the parish and associated services. This help could include mother and baby items, prenatal and delivery care, housing and financial assistance. Pregnant mothers seeking help should call the Gabriel Project at 713-225-5826.
The Gathering
Contact: Betty Markoski, 713-695-2331, betmark@aol.com, or JoAnn Jones 713-686-5087, vajones2003@sbcglobal.net
The Gathering is a safe and stimulating dayh of fun for people with special needs (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Stoke, Demetia, shut-ins, etc.) Our theme based “party” is held on the fourth Wednesday of the month in the fellowship Center, from 10:00am – 1:30pm. Family and caregivers are given time off to rest or run errands after dropping off their guest. Parish volunteers are on hand to assist our guests with mind and body stimulation. Our typical day starts with a sing-a-long or entertainment, followed by a theme related craft, exercise like beach ball, volleyball, table basketball or the Hokey Pokey in our chairs. They are served a delicious lunch and eagerly await Bingo. Each activity is designed to stimulate either the mind or body or both.
Kids Hope USA
Contact: Peggy Wilgis, 713-692-9123, bulletin@stroselima.org
Kids Hope USA is a group that works exclusively through local churches, teaching them to engage members in a one on one relationship with at-risk public elementary school children. St. Rose of Lima is paired with Garden Oaks Elementary School children. Mentors and Prayer Partners are needed. We serve one public elementary school providing one mentor per child one day a week. Each mentor has a prayer partner who prays daily for their specific mentor/child team.
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An ACTS retreat is a three day and three night Catholic lay retreat presented by fellow parishioners. The retreat begins on Thursday evening and ends the following Sunday at a Mass celebrated with the parish community. Retreats for men and for women are given separately. Talks and activities focus on Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service, from which the ACTS acronym is derived. Holy Scripture and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church are the guides for the retreats. The goal is to develop a new or deeper relationship with the Lord and fellow retreatants.
SAVE THE DATE: St. Rose Men’s ACTS Retreat on December 13-16, 2012. Click here for a registration form.