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.

Becky McGinnis
(281)855-9402

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.

Deacon Lee Tollet
(713)467-8170

Blood Drive

Volunteers are needed to assist with M.D. Anderson’s mobile blood drive that is conducted in the spring and fall. Donations are credited to St. Catherine’s account and they are available to replace any blood required by parishioners and families at any hospital.

Deacon Lee Tollet
(713)467-8170

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.  Training is available.

Deacon Lee Tollet
(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. 

Deacon Lee Tollet
(713)467-8170

Memorial Assistance Ministries (M.A.M.) 

Volunteers are needed to take donated clothing and items to Memorial Area Ministries, which assists the needy.

Frank and Merryl Piper
713-465-9089

Liturgical Music

Musicians assist the parish community in praising God through song and musical instruments at weekend liturgies, feast days and other special times of prayer.  Vocalist and instruments are needed welcomed in every group.

Office
(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

Visit and take Holy Communion to patients at Blalock and The Pines Nursing Homes. Level of involvement determined by number of volunteers working in partners. Training is available.

Deacon Lee Tollet
 (713) 467-8170

Pavers

Wanda Peters
(713)467-8170

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

Religious Education

Provides activities and resources for parishioners of all ages in order to help them to more fully understand and live their Catholic faith.

Ruth Yañez
(713) 461-8170

Respect Life

We pray that all people might have respect for the sanctity of life. There is an Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, every fourth Monday of each month, beginning at 6:30 pm followed by prayers and Benediction at 7:15 pm.

Marianne Stearns
 (713) 466 4526

R.C.I.A

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

Deacon Lee Tollet
 (713) 467-8170

St. Catherine's Feast Day

A coordinator is needed for the annual celebration of our patroness, St. Catherine of Siena. There is food, fun, family, auction, prizes and more fun. This big event is all about fellowship and being part of our community.

Volunteers

Sacristans

Volunteers are needed to prepare the altar for all liturgies.

Deacon Lee Tollet
(713)467-8170

Sharing Sunday

Parishioners are asked to share their Christmas joy by donating items needed and/or requested by needy families. A volunteer is needed to organize this event and additional help is needed in collecting and distributing the gifts on Sharing Sunday.

Ruth Yañez
(713) 461-8170

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

Ushers

Assist in seating people during liturgies and with passing the collection baskets.

Rosemarie Little
(713)784-7672

Women's Guild

This group of ladies extends their love for God through various activities, spiritual and social, with the parish family. Some of the specific events include book reviews, style show, Fiesta dinner and a Christmas covered dish special. The Guild meets on the second Tuesday of the month.

Susan Graul
713-462-1552

Youth Ministry

Provides activities for Junior High and High School aged parishioners. Some of these activities are fundraisers for mission trips and service opportunities. Other programs are general fun events or social activities.

Ruth Yañez
(713) 461-8170