| 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. Mike
Carmody
(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 |
