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Pastoral Council

David Condon

Carroll Harkins

Michael Hawkins Stephen Kaufman
Juan Lopez Wanda Peters Jeff Walton  

Please call 713-467-8170 to leave a message for your Pastoral Council members or consult the St. Catherine's Directory to reach them directly.

 

Ministries

Altar Care

Volunteers wash the altar linens and maintain the parish's vestments.  Amount of time needed for this service is dependent on the number of volunteers.

Eleanor Sedlar
713-465-9213

Altar Servers

Students must be in fifth grade or older, any who has made their first communion.  Altar Servers assist the priest and deacon at weekend liturgies.  Training is available.

Fr. Niall
713-467-8170

Art and Environment Ministry If you would like to help with flower arranging and church decorating for Sundays and the holidays, or if you need floral arrangements for a special occasion

Dorothy Berger
713-465-3581

Birthright Baby Shower

Birthright Baby Shower is held on Mother’s Day each year. The proceeds from the shower—money, clothing, diapers, etc—are given to the local Spring Branch Birthright office.

Marianne Stearns
713-468 4526

Dinner Group

This group encourages new acquaintances and strengthens long-standing friendships through the fellowship of sharing a meal. Groups are selected in January and each couple takes turns hosting a dinner (entrée) with other couples providing appetizers, salad, drinks and dessert.

Ralph/Joan Higdon
 713-468 3153

Extraordinary Ministers of 
Holy Communion

The Extraordinary Ministers assist the priest to distribute the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ to the faithful.

Fr. Niall
713-467-8170

Family Fun Day

Each fall a parish-wide festival is held for parish families and friends. There are raffles, auctions, games, awards, food and fun. While contributing to the social life and fellowship of the parish, the festival raises funds for facilities/equipment improvements, additions and maintenance.

Ray and Bobby Nunley
713-932-9797

Funeral Meals

This group provides a luncheon for the family and friends of a deceased parishioner after the funeral mass. The family of the deceased may call upon donations of food and service.

Joan Higdon
 713-468 3153

Readers

Lectors proclaim God's word at parish liturgies.  Lectors are scheduled for the Mass of their choosing. 

Fr. Niall
713-467-8170

Ministers of Hospitality

Parishioners in this ministry welcome and assist all who share in our Sunday Eucharist

Office
713-467-8170

Mission Yahweh

Weekly donations of non-perishable foods, diapers, soaps, toiletries and cash are collected and taken to this mission area. Volunteers to take these donations are welcome.

Jane Bomba
713-827-1645

Prayer Chain

An important aspect of our Christian faith calls us to pray for each other. You can join the chain, and each week receives by e-mail of phone names of those in need of your prayers.

Merryl Piper
713-465-9089

R.C.I.A

The rite of Christian Initiation of Adults provides preparation and initiation for new members including Catholic Theology, traditions and scriptures.

Fr. Niall
713-467-8170

Super Seniors

This group provides fellowship to the adults of the parish community (50 years old +).  Meetings are on the second Sunday of the month in the parish hall after the 11:15 mass, followed by lunch, fun and games. Outside activities include trips to the theater, museums, dog and horse tracks, Moody Gardens, etc. All seniors are invited to join the Super Group!

Zita Claytor
713-464-1768

Women's Guild

This group of ladies extends their love for God through various activities, spiritual and social, with the parish family.  The Guild meets on the second Tuesday of the month.

Susan Graul
713-462-1552