Pastoral Council

Jim Davin

David DeMartini

 Mark Chance Miriam Fairchild
Mike Graul Joan Higdon Kathy Kramer Susan Leger
Mike McManus Gay Miller Ray Nunley Ron Peters

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.
 

Liturgical 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. Becky McGinnis
(281)855-9402

Altar Servers

 Students must be in fifth grade or older, and they must also be regular communicants.  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. Leo Dumas
 (713) 996 7354
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
Education Board The Education Board oversees the activities of the continuing Christian education in our parish and strives to provide opportunities for learning in all age groups. Bob Pearl
 (281) 496-1513
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. Volunteers
Food For Families Volunteers are needed to provide a meal to parishioners and their families in case of illness or surgery. Carol Maas
 (713) 464 9124
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
Greeters   Office
(713)467-8170
Indoors Decorating   Office
(713)467-8170
Intercession Writers Prayer writers reflect on Sunday's scriptures and prepare the Prayers of the Faithful for weekend liturgies. Carol Harkins
(713)464-5038
Landscaping Maintain and beautify the gardens on church property by planting and weeding. This group meets several Saturdays during the year, or you can be assigned a bed to maintain throughout the year. Jeanne Alsmeyer
 (713) 468 4939
Lectors Lectors proclaim God's word at parish liturgies.  Lectors are scheduled for the Mass of their choosing.  Fr. Mike or Deacon Jay gives training 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. Bob Pearl
 (281) 496 6513
Marriage Preparation Provides Catholic preparation for the sacrament of Matrimony. Couples ready to start on a new life together can learn more about “communication” needed for a successful marriage. Betty & Bob Pearl
 (713) 465 0989
Mass Musicians 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. Leo Dumas
 (713) 996 7354

Nursing Home Visits

 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
Prayer Writers Prayer writers reflect on Sunday’s Scriptures and prepare the Prayers of the Faithful for weekend liturgies. Each writer is assigned a certain number of weeks determined by the number of volunteers for this service. Carol Harkins
 (713) 464 5038
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 Yanez
(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
Rosary Group Since 1983, the Rosary has been recited at St. Catherine’s Chapel each Thursday night at 7:30 pm. Everyone is invited to join the group to pray for peace and mercy. John Collignon
 (713) 827 0953
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
St. Vincent De Paul Society Food Bank Food and clothing is provided for the needy within our parish. St. Catherine “twin” is the nearby St. Jerome Church. St. Catherine contributes with items for the food pantry, volunteers and cash donations. All parishioners are encouraged to volunteer and help with this vital ministry. Lorraine Warwick
 (713 0 468 2929
Sacristans Volunteers are needed to prepare the altar for all liturgies. Fr. Niall J Nolan
(713)467-8170
Sewing   Office
(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. Deacon Lee Tollet
 (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! Crista Hinojosa
(281) 496-6062
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. Laureen Ford
 (281) 558-7791
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 Yanez
(713) 461-8170