ST. BENEDICT THE ABBOT CATHOLIC CHURCH
A Community of Faith and Love
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“He looks on us with compassion and turns our small offerings into abundance.”
Anointing/Healing Mass - 1st Friday of the Month - English 9:00 am / Spanish 7:00 pm
Adoration - 1st Tuesday of the month - 7:00 pm [For this month only, Adoration will be Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - 7pm]
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Participate in our services, community events, and outreach programs to enrich your spiritual journey.
First Holy Communion Celebration – St. Benedict the Abbot
Saturday, May 2, 2026 • 5:00 p.m. Mass
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Times
As we gather on this Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, we are reminded of God’s tender desire to satisfy the deepest hungers of our hearts. In today’s Gospel, Jesus looks upon the crowd with compassion and invites His disciples to share what little they have. In His hands, the small offering becomes abundance. This is the pattern of grace: when we place our gifts, our time, and even our struggles before the Lord, He transforms them into blessings far greater than we imagined.
The prophet Isaiah calls us to “come to the water” and receive freely the nourishment only God can give. In a world that often leaves us weary, Christ invites us to rest in Him and discover again the joy of being fed by His Word, His presence, and His love.
May this Sunday renew our trust that God provides for us generously. Let us open our hearts to His grace, share what we have with one another, and allow Christ to multiply our offerings for the good of our parish and the world.
Lord, make us instruments of Your compassion, bearers of Your hope, and witnesses to Your abundant love.
Prayer for August
Lord God, As we enter the month of August, we pause to recognize Your steady presence in every season. The summer sun reminds us of Your light that never fades, Your warmth that comforts, and Your grace that renews our spirits.
Bless our parish family in this time of rest, travel, and gathering. Keep us safe in our comings and goings, mindful of Your guidance in all we do. Open our hearts to the quiet ways You speak — in still mornings, in shared meals, in acts of kindness, and in moments of reflection.
Strengthen those who feel weary, uplift those seeking direction, and inspire all of us to grow in faith, hope, and love. As we prepare for the months ahead, help us carry Your peace into our homes, our work, and our community.
May August be a month of gratitude, renewal, and deeper trust in Your plan. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Welcome to our church’s albums and videos section! Here, you’ll find a collection of photos and videos capturing the heart of our community through various events, worship services, and activities. We invite you to explore these memories and celebrate the joy, fellowship, and faith that bring us together.
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Safe Environment
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston has implemented a new Safe Environment Program . Effective 01/01/2019, CMG Safe Haven online training is replacing all VIRTUS trainings. No more live trainings, all trainings will only be online and in the comfort of one's home. This training consists of three-vignette style training videos approximately 60 minutes total, which includes criminal background check and available in English and in Spanish.