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Scriptural Reflections on
Stewardship
“If anyone would serve me,” says Jesus in today’s Gospel,
“let him follow me; where I am, there will my servant be.” In what
ways is Jesus inviting me to follow Him? What service is He asking
of me?
From the twilight of the
past , there was this local Louisiana saying: “Goodbye God, I’m
going to Texas.” Realistically, the saying should have been, “Hello
Texas, I’m bringing Catholicism.” Black Catholicism in the Gulf
Coast Area of Texas, without a doubt, is indebted to the old country
- Southwestern Louisiana. To nourish the flame of the faith, some of
these new inhabitants settled in the Acres Homes area and
participated in Mass at St. Anne de Beaupre, the nearest Catholic
Church.
As the community of Acres Homes began to
take shape in the early 40’s, two good men had the foresight to know
the development of the community needed to include the growth of the
Catholic Church. It was during that time that Father O’Reilly and
Bishop Nold decided to purchase the property on the corner of West
Montgomery Road and South Victory Street. As many Catholics began to
move into the community, they were required to travel to St. Anne de
Beaupre Parish for Mass. As the number of Catholic families began to
grow in the community, Father John Conlon, then pastor of St. Anne
de Beaupre, had the following message for his parishioners: We must
pledge our prayers, money and time to build God a house in Acres
Homes so that others may worship.”
Father issued the
call for commitment to building God a new house. Immediately,
families and individuals committed themselves to this goal. Dinners,
teas, raffles, contests, dances, bake sales and an end- less list of
projects began to raise funds for the new church. On June 21, 1959,
after much perseverance, dedication and service, Father Conlon had a
ground breaking ceremony for the new church. Yes, the property that
Father O’Reilly once described as “not looking like much” would soon
begin to take shape. The first Mass was celebrated on May 8, 1960.
What took place at that first Mass was described as a magnificent
expression of love for Christ as 600 people received Holy Communion,
including 75 children, for the first time. Truly our church was on
its way.
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Prayer &
Sacramental Life
Masses:
Sat. Vigil—6:00 p.m.
Sun. 8:00 & 11:00 a.m.
Mon./Tues. 8:30 a.m.
Wed. 7:00 p.m.
Thurs. & Fri. 9:00 a.m.
Sat. 8:00 a.m.
Eucharistic Adoration:
Sat. 8:30 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
Religious Education:
Grades PK-6 Sat. 4:30 p.m.
Grades 7-12 Sun. 9:30 a.m.
Baptisms:
Last Sunday of the month after the 11 a.m. Mass. Pre-baptism class is scheduled the last
Friday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Hall. Both parents and god-parents should attend.
Call the office to
pre-register.
Confessions:
One half hour before Mass or by appointment.
Marriages:
Minimum 6 months preparation required. Contact Fr. Alphonsus before setting date.
Anointing & Visitation of Sick:
Please notify the office.
Parish Life and
Organization
Office:
281-447-5837 .
Hall: 281-448-2082
C.C.E.: 281-445-0334
Fax: 281-447-8410 .
St. Vincent de Paul:
281-447-3212
Office Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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