Faith Formation classes are cancelled Monday 1/26.

We will have daily Mass at 8:15am as usual. No Adoration.

St. Rose of Lima Parish Office will be closed on Monday.
St. Rose of Lima Catholic School will be closed on Monday.
St. Rose of Lima Early Childhood Center will be closed on Monday.

Dear brethren,

As you may have heard, forecasts are calling for inclement weather this weekend across Houston and the surrounding areas. At this time, our regularly scheduled weekend Masses and Confessions will continue as planned.

Out of pastoral concern, I would like to remind you that Canon 1248 §2 teaches that when participation in the Eucharistic celebration becomes impossible for a serious reason—such as illness or another grave cause—the obligation to attend Mass does not bind. Dangerous travel conditions, or a reasonable fear of such conditions, constitute a serious reason. In these situations, the faithful are encouraged to devote themselves to prayer personally or as a family.

Therefore, anyone who is unable to attend Mass this weekend due to severe weather, unsafe road conditions, or a well-founded concern for personal safety is not bound by the obligation to attend Mass. At the same time, if circumstances prevent you from coming to Mass, I strongly encourage you to sanctify the Lord’s Day through prayer, by reading the Sunday Scriptures, praying the Rosary, making a spiritual communion, and uniting your prayers with the sacrifice of the Mass being offered.

Please know that you remain in my prayers for a safe and peaceful weekend. May our Blessed Mother wrap us all in her mantle of protection.

Sincerely, 

Fr. Jacob