Donations are being accepted for the Country Store and the Live and Silent Auctions. Gift cards, empty egg shells, bottled water and soft drinks are also needed.

The Fall Festival Committee will have volunteer sign-up sheets available in the Parish Hall this weekend after each Mass. One hour time slots are available for numerous booths. Please consider giving an hour of your time to help make our Fall Festival a success.

Apostles on Mission Apostles on Mission is a 10-week formation program in leadership and evangelization for young adults in their 20s and 30s. The program will offer a chance to cultivate your personal relationship with Jesus Christ, to understand your personal gifts and strengths, and to live out these gifts in a unique way within your community. The sessions will be held at the St. Dominic Chancery (2403 Holcombe Blvd.) on Mondays from 7:00-8:30 pm starting on September 12, 2022, and ending on November 14, 2022. The cost is $35 per person. The deadline to sign up is Sept. 4 at 11:59 pm. Registration link: www.archgh.org/apostlesonmission

Young Adult Leadership Formation Course The Office of Young Adult & Campus Ministry is offering a 5-week Young Adult Leadership Formation Course on Wednesdays starting on Sept. 28 from 7:00-8:30 pm. This course is designed for young adults (ages 18-39) who are currently serving as leaders or who are discerning stepping into a role of leadership within a parish-based young adult ministry. The course will be held at St. Dominic Chancery, 2403 Holcombe Blvd., Houston. Cost to attend is $20. Registration link: www.archgh.org/yaworkshops.

There will be a Sacramental Prep Parent meeting on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, in the Family Life Center - youth room. English Language 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Spanish Language 7:00 pm - 8 pm................ Reunión de padres de preparación sacramental en la FLC - sala de Jóvenes En Español 7:00 pm-8:00 pm En Ingles 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Friday’s ruling by the Supreme Court regarding abortion is showing the deep divide in our country. I have said for many years that the abortion decision created the “line in the sand” for this country. How to reconcile the two sides of the abortion issue when the 5th commandment is very clearly about murder. I am providing the statements by Cardinal DiNardo, the Texas bishops conference, and the American bishops conference regarding Friday’s decision. Following those comments, I am providing some action items that we, THE CHURCH, can do to build the kingdom of God. These action items are taken from the bishop’s document titled, Stading With Moms In Need.