Around the Archdiocese

A calendar of events from parishes, ministries and organizations

The Around the Archdiocese is a brief calendar listing of events by the Archdiocese, parishes, ministries and other organizations throughout our ten-county region. Learn how to submit your own event to Around the Archdiocese here. The Herald is not able to acknowledge each submission.

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Around the Archdiocese - Event Submissions

To submit events for the Around the Archdiocese section of the Texas Catholic Herald, use this form or email the Herald the details of the event to tch@archgh.org.
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Deadlines: Submissions must be received by 12 p.m., at least three weeks (21 days) prior to the publication date. Click here for deadlines. Due to increased total number of submissions, we are unable to acknowledge each submission.

Note: Priority is given to parish-based and parish-hosted ministries, groups, religious orders and organizations found in the Archdiocesan Directory. Also, due to space and other factors, we cannot guarantee placement or frequency in Around the Archdiocese but we will whenever possible do our best to get your event into the section.

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1. The name of your event (for example, "Chili Cook-off Scholarship Fundraiser")
2. Date, time, location (with full address) of your event
3. A brief description of your event (see example below)
4. The name of your organization (if applicable)
5. If the event is for charity, include the benefiting group or organization
6. Include the cost for tickets or note that it's free
7. Name, phone and/or e-mail address of the contact person that you want readers to call/e-mail with questions (do not include personal contact info that you do not want released to the public)
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March 3
TALK BY SISTER HELEN PREJEAN, 6 p.m. at Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Cathedral Centre Cameron Hall (1701 San Jacinto St., Houston). Nationally-recognized opponent of the death penalty and author of "Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States," Sister Helen Prejean will speak to the community. Free, open to the public. 713-000-0000; www.eventwebsite.com.

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June 13-14

AGAPE Congress, 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Prince of Peace, St. Andrew Discipleship Center (19222 Tomball Pkwy., Houston). On Friday, Agape Congress is a free event for high school students in the St. Pedro Calungsod Youth Center, which includes dinner, a talk by Evan Lemoine and Q&A. On Saturday, the $10 adult event is features guest speakers on love, identity and sexuality in today’s culture. Topics include Theology of the Body, intimacy in marriage, parenting and living with integrity. English and Spanish sessions with childcare available. 281-627-0340; agapecongress.com; agape@pophouston.org.

June 21

Game night, 6 to 10:30 p.m., Prince of Peace (19222 Tomball Pkwy., Houston). Hosted by the Knights of Columbus #8482 and Catholic Daughters of the Americas, event includes games, finger foods, prizes and fellowship. Cost: $40 per person in advance, $45 at the door. 713-899-9275.

Study group, 9 a.m. to noon, St. Theresa in Memorial Park Library (6622 Haskell St., Houston). The Secular branch of Discalced Carmelites for lay men and women 18+ years old, who are called to Carmelite spirituality, host a study group every third Saturday of the month. sttheresa.cc/carmelites; 832-758-0186; therese.lisieux111@gmail.com.

Dance, 6:30 to 11 p.m., Holy Family (1510 5th St., Missouri City). Event also includes food and raffles. Cost: $15 presale; $20 at door. 713-894-4215.

Book launch, 6 to 8:30 p.m., St. Rose of Lima Parish Hall (3600 Brinkman St., Houston). Parish hosts book signing and Q&A with Deacon David Dufilho, launching his new book, “Discernment, Not Decisions: Navigating Life’s Choices with Faith and Confidence.” Space is limited. Cost: Free, RSVP required at bit.ly/EveningWithTheAuthor. parishinfo@stroselima.org.

June 22

Benefit gala, 1 p.m., Doubletree Hilton Hobby Airport (8181 Airport Blvd., Houston). The Knights of Peter Claver Council & Court 72 of Our Mother of Mercy Parish host the 24th scholarship luncheon fashion gala benefiting high school scholarships. Cost: $60 donation. cynthlrk@aol.com.

June 28

Eucharistic Procession, following 8 a.m. Mass, Sacred Heart (109 N Frazier, Conroe). Procession through downtown Conroe as part of the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus will start outside of the church at 9:15 a.m. Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament will be held inside the church after the procession. the99sh@gmail.com.

Eucharistic Conference, 8:30 a.m. St. Paul the Apostle (18223 Point Lookout Dr., Nassau Bay). A day of reflection on the meaning of the Eucharist. The day includes a bilingual Mass, speakers (English and Spanish) and Eucharistic Adoration. Cost: $25 per person, includes lunch. 281-333-3891.

Anniversary Mass, 10 a.m., St. Francis of Assisi (5102 Dabney St., Houston). Daniel Cardinal DiNardo celebrates a Mass honoring the 75th anniversary of the parish. 713-672-7773; stfrancisofassisihouston@gmail.com.

July 2

Adoration hour, 7 to 8 p.m., Sacred Heart (507 S 4th St., Richmond). Adoration Hour on the first Wednesday of the month to pray for vocations. Confession and Anointing of the Sick available.

July 4

Fourth of July Celebration, St. Justin Martyr (13350 Ashford Point Dr., Houston). Young Adult St. Justin event includes food, refreshing drinks, games, water balloon fights and more. No age limit. Cost: $10. 832-602-6396; sjmyoungadults@gmail.com.

July 17-19

Garage Sale, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (6646 Addicks Satsuma Rd., Houston). July 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $20 entry; 5 to 8 p.m., $10 entry; July 18, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., free entry; and July 19, 8 to 11 a.m., is 50% off, and noon to 3 p.m. is fill a bag/box. seascatholic.org.

July 19

Conference, 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Prince of Peace (19222 Tomball Pkwy., Houston). Archdiocese Communications and Stewardship group host the fourth annual Archdiocesan Parish Engagement Conference, a one-day event to help parishes more effectively engage the faithful in the pews. Cost: $10, includes lunch. rbean@archgh.org; 713-652-8217.

Study group, 9 a.m. to noon, St. Theresa in Memorial Park Library (6622 Haskell St., Houston). The Secular branch of Discalced Carmelites for lay men and women 18+ years old, who are called to the Carmelite spirituality, host a study group every third Saturday of the month. sttheresa.cc/carmelites; 832-758-0186; therese.lisieux111@gmail.com.

Rosary Procession, 8 a.m., The Church of the Annunciation (1618 Texas Ave., Houston). Join the Annunciation Rosary Center for Mass, Divine Mercy Chaplet, a light breakfast and a Rosary around Discovery Green. annunciationcc.org.