ST. AMBROSE CHURCH

HOUSTON, TEXAS MAY 7, 2017

Monday, May 8 8:00AM Carol Palazzo Tuesday,May 9 8:00AM Souls In Purgatory Wednesday, May 10 8:00AM Robert Hardey, III 7:00PMSpanish) Gloria Ayala Thursday May 11 8:00AM Esther D. Ramos Friday, May 12 8:00AM Juan Carlos Lamanna Saturday, May 13 8:00AM Bernie and Leona Hanus 5:00PM Toni Cali Sunday, May 14 8:00AM Shirley Descant Klotz 10:00AM Pauline Morin 12:00Noon Martin and Teresa Ruiz 5:00PM(English) Pope Francis _____________________________________________________

Please remember the following who have asked for our prayers:

Tammy Babineck, Laverne Bonora, Jesus Calvillo Jr., John Culver, Albina Diehl, Bill Kominczak, Henry Kopycinski, Robert McCullough, Jr., Mary Miller, Jack Moore, Peter and Nina Peropoulous, Ora Nell Petrash, Margaret Richardson, Araceli Rocha, Sammy Romano, Sophia Romano, David Russell, Mireya Sarchet, Landon Seeberger, Kathy Tullo, Daniel Vernon, Donald Weaver, Mary Williams, David Zaborowski, and Raul Zamarripa.

Let us pray for all those who have given their life for our freedom and

for those who are serving in our military at home and abroad and

especially the following: Victor J. Broussard, Peter Zachary Carroll,

Samuel Castillo, Brandon Cook, Matthew Cook, Master Sgt., Dean

Crawford, Robert Freedman, Olivia Garza, Matthew Grissom,

Timothy Groh, Lee Anthony Guerrero, Andrew S. Gutierrez,

Brooklyn Hernandez, Christopher Hernandez, Lucas Hernandez,

Matthew Hernandez, Mia Hernandez, Sean Dietrich Hrncir, Samuel

Dylan Hrncir, Captain Mary Hrynyk, Captain Jason Hrynyk, Anthony

Handy, Ivan Ibabao, Elizabeth Grassmann Ibabao, Robert Marquez,

Jr., Captain Andrew Locke, Daniel Martinez, John Martinez, Major

Kelly McGovern, Gamaliel Nava, Tony Noser, Dominic Patronella,

Jeremy Redman, Captain Jonathan Reed, Casey Rogers, Daniela

Salinas, The Smith Family, Oscar Sicola, Mertie St. Pierre, Adam M.

Styers, and James Andrew Tammaro.

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THE CHURCH IS PARTICIPATING IN A VOCATION CROSS PROGRAM

We pray for all who generously share in Church ministry, in particular for sisters, brothers, and deacons. Please sign the calendar in the

narthex if you want to take the Vocation Cross for a week. This is your last chance. We will not offer the Vocation Cross during June, July, or August.

SUMMARY REPORT – 2017

St. Ambrose – Houston DSF 17

Parish Goal: $72,000.00

Total Amount Paid: $44,315.00

Total Amount Pledged: $63,467.50

Total Number of Participants: 234

Total Number of Households: 1,982

Average Participant Pledge: 271.23

Paid Over (Under) Goal: ($27,685.00)

Pledged Over (Under) Goal: ($8.532.50)

Percent Paid: 61.55%

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HOLY MARY, MOTHER OF GOD”

A prayerful reflection to the Blessed Virgin Mary:

The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth,

to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the

virgin’s name was Mary.

And coming to her, he said,

“Hail, full of grace!! The Lord is with You.”

The Angel Gabriel was first to utter this prayer to Mary which

eventually became the “Hail Mary”, the prayer of the Rosary.

During May, the month of Our Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Ambrose

Catholic Community will have the opportunity to pray this powerful

prayer to Mary, Mother of God. Please plan on joining us in prayer

which will begin 20 minutes before all weekend Masses in May.

The ladies who will lead us during the month of May are as

follows:

. Betty Smaistrla, Gail Lehr, and Amoree Jones.

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GIFTS FOR GOD (April 30, 2017)

Envelopes $ 7,947.00 Loose $ 4,900.00 Mail Ins $ 1,087.00 On Line $ 435.00

Total $14,369.00

Home Mission Collection from April 23, 2017 was

$1,713.00.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF

May 7, 2017

Sunday Fourth Sunday of Easter

Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6;

1 Pt 2:20b-25; Jn 10:1-10

Monday Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18

Tuesday Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7; Jn 10:22-30

Wednesday Saint Damien de Veuster, Priest

Acts 12:24—13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6 and 8;

Jn 12:44-50

Thursday Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27;

Jn 13:16-20

Friday Saints Nereus and Achilleus, Martyrs;

Saint Pancras, Martyr

Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab; Jn 14:1-6

Saturday Our Lady of Fatima Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Jn 14:7-14

Sunday Fifth Sunday of Easter

Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; 1 Pt 2:4-9;

Jn 14:1-12

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WE GRIEVE will meet on Thursday, May 11, at 1:15PM in

Room B. We will not meet on May 18 or May 25. For more

information please call Sister Charline at 713-

858-1613.

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SECOND COLLECTION On Sunday, May 14, we will have a special one-time collection for the completion of the Trinity Dome in preparation for the one hundredth anniversary of the placing of the foundation stone of the National Shrine in 2020. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is the patronal church of our nation, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under her title of the Immaculate Conception. The national collection for the Trinity Dome offers us the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy, by honoring their Catholic Heritage and entrusting themselves and their families to the

Mother of God. Thank you for your generosity. _________________________________________________

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND

Like on the journey to Emmaus we are often blind to seeing Jesus

walking with us in our marriage. A Marriage Encounter weekend

can help you to learn how to find and recognize Jesus in your

married life. The next two weekends will be presented on May 19-

21, 2017 and June 9-11, 2017. Find out more or sign up at

wwwhoustonme.org or call 713-482-1791.

. ST. AMBROSE PARISH BAZAAR Another Bazaar has come and gone and in no way could it have been the event it turned out to be without the many, many individuals that together comprised the effort. We were blessed with an unbelievably gorgeous day and a great time was had!

To Michelle Thompson, Lori Woods and Jerry Farek, thank you! Thank you for all your mentoring and assistance. It simply could not have been done without your contribution. Thank you to our volunteers, ministries, donors, parishioners and

community for coming out on Sunday and making our Bazaar a

success! The weather was perfect, the food and fellowship was

great and the band was rock in. Our deepest gratitude to our Bazaar

Chairs Al & Mary Valencia for their dedication and hard work!

A Big Thanks go to all our generous Sponsors:

The Jez Family, The Henry Family, St .Ambrose Golden Youth, St. Ambrose Altar

Society, The Pechacek Family, Controlled Air, Catholic Daughters of America, The Farek Family, The Hernandez Family, Summertime Investments, The Korst Family,

South Texas Exterminating, F.A. Alcaide School Bus, Independent Bank, Morales

Funeral, Ms. Bernie King, St. Ambrose Men’s Club, Steiner Auto, Veronica Stevens, Clinica La Salud, LLC, and St. Ambrose Men’s Club Bingo, Campos Roofing,

Controlled Air, The Foam Store, The Thompson Family, Steiner Automotive, Clinica

La Salud, LLC, K Of C Council 2917, and General Reality. THANK YOU FOR

YOUR GENEORSITY!

Thank to our merchandise donors: Sweet Frog Yogurt, Papa

Murphy’s Pizza, Luby’s( Lisa Brewer), El Tiempo Cantina, Cheddar’s,

Ranchero, Julie Grothues, Cary Hardy, Logan’s Roadhouse (Marty Walsh),

Guadalajara Hacienda, Reyes Family, Valencia Family, St Pius, St.

Thomas, Hernandez Family, RE Parents, Francisco & Claudia Llanito,

Prayer Group, Rico’s Tacos, Hispanic Lectors, Guadalupana’s, Leticia

Turner, Jez Family, Bartlet Family, SAS Parents, Patronella Family, Pulido

Family and the Herrera Family.

Chili Cook-Off Winners: First Place- “Big City Chili Cookers”-Ray Pena,

People’s Choice- “No BS Chili Cookers”-Gilbert Guerrero, Most Spirited-

“D&D Chili”-Kirk Danna. A BIG THANK you for Gerald Nixon for heading

up this year’s Chili Cook Off.

CONGRATULATION TO OUR BAZAAR WINNERS

Winners for our Bazaar Drawings were as follows:

1. $2,500 Visa Gift Card – The Cruz Family t

2. 65”Shud TV – Sean Jez

3. Apple IPad Tablet – Gail Lehr

4. Play Station – Annie & Terence Kennedy

5. $500 Visa Card- Avelina Suarez

6. Apple Watch – Maria Garcia

7. Alta Fitness Wristband – Ray Cosgrove

8. $25o Visa Gift Card – Wavely Britten

9. Drone w/Camera – Annie & Terence Kennedy

10. Go Pro Camera – Mark Derkowski

11. His/Her Bicyle Set – Gloria Robles

12. 100 Visa Gift Card – Bernadette King

ST. AMBROSE CHURCH

HOUSTON, TEXAS MAY 7, 2017

Please remember in your prayers the repose of the soul of Marta

Silva. Pray for the peace and comfort of her loved ones.

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REMINDER - MEN’S CLUB – The Men’s Club will meet on

Monday, May 15, at 7:00PM in the auditorium. This will be our last

meeting until August 21, 2017..

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BINGO – Bingo will be held on Tuesday, May 9, at 7:15PM in the

auditorium. Come and bring your neighbors for an evening of camaraderie and fun.

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FROM THE CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS Attention 7th Graders of SAS

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Our Lady of LaSallette

#2474 here at St. Ambrose is offering a $500 scholarship to the winner of

our annual essay contest.

.If you are a 7th grader at SAS you may submit an essay titled

“What Catholic Education Means to Me”

for consideration. The essay should be no more than 200 words, typed

and double-spaced with a cover sheet with your name. Please do not put

your name on the essay, as they will be read anonymously. Please submit

your essay to the church or school office bythe coming week.

Feel free to contact Bernie King with questions at 713-806-0141.

Good Luck!

The Bible VS the Cell phone Ever wonder what would happen if we treated our

Bible like we treat our cell phone? What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?

What if we flipped through it several times a day?

What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?

What if we used it to receive messages from the text?

What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?

What if we gave it to Kids as gifts?

What if we used it when we traveled?

What if we used it in case of emergency?

This is something to make you go....hmm...where is my Bible?

Oh, and one more thing.

Unlike our cell phone, we don't have to worry about our Bible

being disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill.

Makes you stop and think 'where are my priorities?

And no dropped calls!

ATTENTION: GOLDEN YOUTH TRIP

Neches River Adventure

May 12, 2017, Friday

Parishioners 50 years and older.

Before our tour, enjoy a dutch treat lunch with your group at Floyd’s Cajun Seafood and Texas Steakhouse in Beaumont. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood Company leaves an impression on your palette with seventy plus years of combined Cajun Seafood expertise. The Floyd’s concept is heavily influenced by the Gulf Coast, from décor, ambiance, cuisine, and attitude. Then we will climb aboard the Ivory Bill to learn about the unique ecosystems along the Neches River including dense bottomland forests of hardwoods and pine trees. The area is home to more than 200 tree species, 47 mammals, 300 birds and many reptiles and amphibians. As you view nature at its best, a tour guide showcases the history of the river. The tour is limited to persons 50 years or older and bus seating. The total cost for admissions will be $15 per person. Cost of lunch not included. Seniors interested in joining us on this trip, contact Carol Herman at713-688-6509 or email c.a.herman@comcast.net.

WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS are invited to meet today

at the bazaar of St. Rose of Lima Church. We will meet at 2:00PM. On Sunday, May 14, Mother’s Day, we will meet at Luby’s 290 Feeder and 34th. at 2:00PM, You may call Sister Charline at 713-858-1613 or just show up.

SPECIAL COLLECTION

On the weekend of May 27and 28, we will have our annual Catholic Communications Campaign collection. This collection serves millions of parishioners around the world and in your community through podcasts, newspapers, television, satellite radio and more. CCC funds programs that inspire you, help you through the challenges of life, and helps to strengthen your faith. CCC is always there, 24 hours a day, giving you access to the Word of God, whenever you may need it. Please be as generous as you can.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Domingo, 7 de Mayo de 2017

4to. Domingo de Pascua Hechos 2,14a.36-41: Dios lo ha constituido Señor y Mesías

Salmo 22: El Señor es mi pastor, nada me falta

1 Pedro 2,20b-25: ¿Qué mérito tiene aguantar golpes

cuando uno es culpable?

Juan 10,1-10: Yo soy la puerta de las ovejas Pastor y rebaño son ya desde antiguo figuras que

explicaban la relación de Dios con su pueblo Israel. El Salmo

dice: «El Señor es mi pastor; nada me falta». El Señor, el Pastor,

es Dios. El libró a su pueblo de la opresión de Egipto, lo guió por

el desierto a la tierra prometida, se reveló en el Monte Sinaí como

el Dios de la Alianza: «Si de veras escucháis mi voz y guardáis

mi Alianza, vosotros seréis mi propiedad personal entre todos los

pueblos» (Ex 19, 5).

Para entender mejor la comparación usada por el Señor,

conviene describir brevemente esta realidad pastoril. Luego de

pastar durante el día las ovejas eran reunidas en el corral o redil

para pasar la noche. Los rediles reunían ovejas de uno o más

rebaños. El cerco de cada redil estaba hecho de piedras, y una

puerta permitía el tránsito de las ovejas hacia su interior o

exterior. La puerta era sumamente estrecha, de modo que se

podía contar fácilmente en número de ovejas que entraban o

salían del redil. Por la noche un solo pastor permanecía en vela

para proteger a las ovejas de los depredadores y de los ladrones.

Al llegar el nuevo día cada pastor venía por sus ovejas, abría la

puerta y llamaba a sus ovejas. Éstas, al reconocer la voz de su

propio pastor, se agolpaban en la puerta y salían de una en una

mientras su pastor las iba contando. Las ovejas nunca acuden al

llamado de otra persona que no sea su propio pastor, salvo que

estén enfermas. A veces el pastor llamaba a cada una por el

nombre que cariñosamente le había puesto, acudiendo cada cual

al llamado de su nombre. Una vez reunidas todas las ovejas el

pastor las llevaba a apacentar, marchando él por delante. Los términos de la comparación eran familiares para

aquellos que escuchaban al Señor. El mensaje era claro: quienes

reconocían al Señor como Pastor supremo, no debían prestar sus

oídos a los “ladrones y bandidos”. El Señor advierte a sus discípulos

para que se guarden de todos aquellos que con discursos engañosos

terminan apartándolos de la Vida verdadera.

En un segundo momento el Señor pasa a compararse a sí

mismo con la puerta del redil: «Yo soy la puerta: quien entra por mí

se salvará y podrá entrar y salir, y encontrará pastos». Las ovejas no

pueden formar parte del redil más que pasando por esta puerta. Al

identificarse a sí mismo con la puerta el Señor Jesús da a entender

su función mediadora única: sólo Él abre el acceso a la participación

en la vida divina.

Entra por esta “puerta” y «se salva» quien cree en Él, que

Él es el enviado del Padre. La salvación que Él ofrece consiste en

que en Él el creyente «tiene vida eterna y no es llamado a juicio».

La expresión “entrar y salir” es un semitismo que expresa el ir y

venir en la vida cotidiana, asociado al buen suceso o éxito en una

empresa. En Cristo el creyente tiene garantizada la vida verdadera,

puede confiar en que “encontrará pasto”. El pasto para las ovejas es

una metáfora que simboliza, en el caso del creyente, una vida

abundante y plena (ver Is 49,9ss; Ez 34,14; Sal 23,2). En efecto, el

Señor Jesús ha venido, como dice Él mismo, para que aquellos que

lo escuchan y lo siguen «tengan vida y la tengan en abundancia». Se

trata de la vida eterna, que el Señor de la Vida comunica a los

creyentes.

«Esta es la puerta del Señor, los justos entrarán por ella»

(Sal 118,20). Jesucristo es la puerta de acceso a la casa del Padre.

Esta entrada ha sido abierta para todo ser humano mediante su

sacrificio en la Cruz: «Cargado con nuestros pecados subió al leño,

para que, muertos al pecado, vivamos para la justicia. Sus heridas

los han curado» (2ª. lectura). De este modo Dios ha hecho volver a

las ovejas descarriadas «al pastor y guardián de sus vidas».

Más no bastaba su muerte en Cruz: si Cristo no hubiera

resucitado, tampoco habríamos sido rescatados. Es por su muerte y

resurrección que el Señor Jesús trae la vida nueva a sus ovejas. En

esta vida divina es introducido el creyente por el Bautismo (1ª.

lectura). Al recibir este sacramento el creyente pasa por la puerta,

que es Cristo, para formar parte del rebaño de Cristo, que es su

Iglesia. El don de la vida nueva recibida por el Bautismo implica,

por parte de las ovejas de Cristo, vivir no ya para el pecado sino para

la justicia, siguiendo las huellas y el ejemplo de Aquél que es su

supremo Pastor. Con la colaboración de Evangelio del Domingo

Horario de Servicios Lunes a Sábado

8:00 a.m. Misa en Ingles

Miércoles

6:30 p.m. Misa en Español

Sábado

5:00 p.m. Misa en Ingles

Domingo

8:00 y 10:00 a.m. Misa en Ingles

12:00 p.m. Misa en Español

5:00 p.m. Misa de Jóvenes

Miércoles

Exposición del Santísimo 8:30 a.m. a 6:15 p.m.

Rosario en Español 10:00 a.m.

Oración de la Divina Misericordia 3:00 p.m.

Confesiones

Miércoles de 5:30 a 6:15 p.m.

Sábado de 3:30 a 4:30 p.m.

Misa de Jóvenes La misa es a las 5:00 p.m.

1er y 3er domingo en español

2do y 4to domingo en Inglés

5to domingo del mes será bilingue

Te invitamos a rezar el Santo Rosario

en la iglesia cada domingo a las

11:30 a.m. para prepararnos a celebrar

la Santa Eucaristía.

ST. AMBROSE CHURCH

HOUSTON, TEXAS MAY 7, 2017

Adoración ante el Santísimo Sacramento

Oración y meditación ante el Santísimo Sacramento son dos maneras de ofrecer a Dios. Usted puede pedir por sus necesidades o las de sus seres queridos, reflexionar en su palabra o solamente acompañarle. El realmente quiere verte. La Exposición son todos los miércoles después de la misa de 8:00 a.m. hasta las 6:45 p.m. en la capilla. Seguido de la misa en español a las 7:00 p.m.

Estudio Bíblico Católico

5 Pasos para un estudio fiel, transformador y sin error

Instructor: Miguel A. Vences

Cafeteria de San Ambrosio

Fecha: Jueves, Mayo 25, Junio 1, 8, 15, 22

Donacion: $15.00

Inscripciones: dre@stambrose Houston.org

Texto a 346-617-0004

La Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul asiste a

personas de bajos recursos economicos, si usted o

alguien que conoce necesita ayuda financiera favor

de darle el pamfleto con la información que se

encuentra en el vestibulo de la Iglesia. Para mas

información llame al 713-686-3068

BAUTIZOS

Los bautizos son el domingo después de la

Misa de 12:00 p.m Las fechas de los bautizos son las siguientes: 21 de Mayo 18 de Junio 16 de Julio 20 de Agosto Necesita llenar la forma de registro y entregarla con una copia del certificado de nacimiento del bebé. Los papás y los padrinos deben tomar las clases para bautizos.

Clases para bautizos: Las clases para bautizos son el primero y segundo martes del mes de 7:00 a 9:00 p.m. en el salón A Las siguientes clases para bautizos son: Mayo 2 y 9. 2017 Junio 6 y 13, 2017 Julio 4 y 11, 2017 Agosto 1 y 8, 2017

Se agradece a todas las personas que colaboraron de

una u otra manera para que el Bazaar se llevará a cabo,

fue un gran día de diversión.

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Felicidades a los ganadores de la

Rifa del Bazaar

1º. Premio: $2,500 Tarjeta de Regalo Lilia Cruz

2º. Premio: 65” LG 4k SUHD TV Sean Jez

3º. Premio: Apple IPad Mini Tablet Gail Lehr

4º. Premio: Playstation 4 500GB Annie & Terry Kennedy

5º. Premio: $500.00 Tarjeta de Regalo Avelina Suarez

6º. Premio: Apple Watch S1 Maria Garcia

7º. Premio: FitBit Alta Fitness Wristband Ray Cosgrove

8º. Premio: $250 Visa Card Wavily Britten

9º. Premio: Drone w/Camera Annie & Terry Kennedy

10º.Premio:Go Pro Camera Mark Derkowski

11º.Premio:His/Hers Bicycle Gloria Robles

12º.Premio:$100 Visa Card Bernie King

Bendiciones especiales El 1er domingo es la bendición para los que cumplen años en

el mes.

El 2do domingo del mes es la presentación de los niños de 3

años.

El 3er domingo del mes es la bendición para las parejas por su

aniversario de bodas.

El 4to domingo es la bendición para los niños recién nacidos.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

FROM OUR MUSIC DIRECTOR Sunday Masses, special Archdiocesan Liturgies, and other services and

celebrations. Anyone with an interest in Music or Singing is encouraged to join one

of the choirs briefly outlined below. For more information, please contact Veronica

Stevens, Music Director, at 281-440-4445, or visit with her after any weekend Mass.

CHORALE, Saturday evening Mass at 5:00PM

Contact Veronica Stevens at 281-440-4445

FAMILY CHOIR, Sunday Mass at 9:00AM

Contact Robert Korst at 713-688-0046

LITURGICAL CHOIR, Sunday Mass at 10:30AM

Contact Veronica Stevens at 281-440-4445

SPANISH CHOIR, Sunday Mass at 12:00Noon

Contact Alpha Omega Cruz – 281-808-3430

CONFESSIONS are every Saturday at 3:30PM until

4:30PM.

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SACRAMENT OF THE SICK in English will be held on

Friday, June 2, at the 8:00AM Mass. _____________________________________________________

ADORATION OF THEBLESSED SACRAMENT Prayer and meditation before Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament are great

ways to spend some special time with Him. You can ask Him for graces

for yourself or for loved ones, reflect on His Word or just keep Him

company. We continue this practice every Wednesday in the chapel from

8:30AM-6:00PM. Come and spend some time with the Lord.

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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Are you looking for ways to experience God? It can be difficult. God is a spiritual being. How do you experience a “spiritual being”? Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul invite you to share in their ministry of experiencing God in the poor. You are invited to serve Christ’s poor in our St. Ambrose Parish. Call St. Vincent De Paul at 713-686-3068 for more information. _____________________________________________________

GREATER HEIGHTS AREA

CATHOLIC PRAYER BREAKFAST Catholic Prayer Breakfast will be held on May 11, 2017 from 7:00AM to 9:00AM at Tony’s Mexican Restaurant, 2222 Ella Blvd. Speaker will be Anthony DeToto with Sentinel Trust. This Breakfast will be presented by KSHJ 1430AM. Our own Deacon Dennis will be doing the blessing. For more information or to register, please go to http//grnonline.com/houstonprayerbreakfast/ . ________________________________________________