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Ministries
Our parish offers a wide range of ministry opportunities. Whether you'd like to learn more, pray more, or serve more, we have a ministry for you.
A brief description of the various ministries, committees or organizations is shown below. To learn more or to contact a ministry leader, call the Parish Office at 713-433-9836.
ALTAR CARE
The altarpaed for the celebration of the Mass. Responsible for the upkeep of the vestments for the priest.
EUCHARIST TO THE SICK
ALTAR SERVERS
Assists the celebrant at Saturday and Sunday Masses, and other special liturgical services held throughout the Church year. Young boys and girls must have received First Communion and be at least seven (7) years old.
LITURGICAL ART/ENVIRONMENT
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Members of the parish are appointed to this ministry and attend a training process. They help in distribution of communion during Mass.
MUSIC MINISTRIES
Take communion to the homebound parishioners.
Gives attention to the space and atmosphere where liturgy is that will invite the assembly to contemplation, and will aid them in their participation.
Our Liturgy of Music includes the Life Teen choir-12:30 Mass, two (2) Spanish choirs-7pm & 10:30 am Masses, Gospel choir-8:30 am Mass, Traditional choir-5 pm Mass. These groups exercise their musical talents and enrich the liturgical celebrations at the different Masses.
PROCLAIMER OF THE WORD (LECTOR) PROCLAMADORES DE LA PALABRA
Proclaim the Word of God by reading the scripture passages to the congregation at all Saturday and Sunday Masses, and other celebration throughout the Church year. Must have a strong personal faith and be able to reveal that faith through a simple, natural delivery.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
The Baptismal team helps the parents to prepare for their child's baptism. A three-week preparation is given within the parish. The team also helps in setting up the community celebration on a designated Sunday of every other month.
SACRISTANS
Carefully arrange the liturgical books, the sacred vessels, vestments, and other things that are necessary for the celebration of Mass.
USHERS & GREETERS USHERETTES
USHRS & GREETERS
Greet and welcome parishioners & Visitors, assist in seating, take up collections, assist with the communion traffic flow, hand out bulletins, etc.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION PREPARACION PRE-MATRIMONIALES
Marriage preparation in the parish is meant to enhance the commitment of the couple to one another and to God. The aim is to arrive at an understanding of marriage not simply as a human contract, but as Christian vocation; as our response to the Call of God in our lives. The psychological preparedness, and the compatibility of the couples are especially stressed as well as their response to God.
QUINCEAÑERAS
The tradition of the Quince Años is a popular Hispanic celebration honoring God our Father, and expressing love for Mary our Mother. This tradition traces it origins to ancient rites of passage. It is recognition of the faith journey that a fifteen year old person makes toward a more mature participation in the Christian community. Celebrating the Quince Años in our parish offers the family the opportunity to share their faith and culture in a liturgical context and it offers us an occasion to affirm the richness and diversity of culture found in the church.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/EDUCACION RELIGIOUS
The tradition of the Quince Años is a popular Hispanic celebration honoring God our Father, and expressing love for Mary our Mother. This tradition traces it origins to ancient rites of passage. It is recognition of the faith journey that a fifteen year old person makes toward a more mature participation in the Christian community. Celebrating the Quince Años in our parish offers the family the opportunity to share their faith and culture in a liturgical context and it offers us an occasion to affirm the richness and diversity of culture found in the church.
GRUPO DE ORACION
The mission of this group is to try to make the gospel alive in our lives through scriptures, praises and orations. This mission does not belong to a single group, but to the whole church.
RICA: INITIATION FOR ADULTS RICA:RITO DE INICACIÓN CATEQUESIS PARA ADULTOS
Adults who want to join the Catholic faith; Catholics who have not received the other sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, or Eucharist; all other persons who are just interested in updating their knowledge of the faith are invited to join this group. Sessions begin in September and ends at Easter.
LIFE TEEN
An international Catholic youth ministry and catechesis program for high school teens that seeks to lead them closer to christ. Provides teachings about the church and teen issues. offers the ability to feel comfortable to learn about their faith in any setting while challenging them to grow in the Catholic faith.
BALLET FOLKLORICO
Ballet Folklorico dancers perform at a variety of church and community events, showcasing both their faith and the Hispanic culture to the community.
MINISTRY OF CONSOLATION
Provide comfort to the sick parishioners and families of deceased members with offerings of cards, rosary beads and prayer. They also provide seminars on how to handle certain concerns of the parish.
HELPING HANDS MINISTRY
Assists family members with the planning of the religious service to be held at the church for their deceased family member.
HISPANIC MINISTRY
Serves the spiritual needs of parishioners whose primary language is Spanish and motivates them to greater participation in parish life.
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
Serves the spiritual and faith formation needs of adults between 18-39 years old, whether single or married.
LEGION OF MARY
Serves the parish in lay apostleship of prayer and evangelization. The main purpose of the Legion of Mary is to give glory to God through the holiness of its members developed by prayer and active cooperation in Mary's and the Church's work of Evangelization.
SENIOR CITIZEN CLUB
Provide a friendly, welcoming atmosphere to senior citizens each Wednesday of the month. A variety of social activities (bus tours, shopping trips, luncheons, movie and theatre trips, etc.) and other services are offered. Membership to retirees only, are offered once a year.
CARNIVAL COMMITTEE
This committee was formed when the church was built. The Carnival Committee plans and carries through the Fall Carnival. All parishioners are invited to participate in this venture through their time and talent. Proceeds from the Carnival are used to pay off arrears in payments of DSF deficits, Cathedraticum Taxes, and unforeseen parish expenditures not covered by the annual parish budget.
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS
This is one of the oldest and largest organization of Catholic women. They donate to charities, administer scholarships, offering helping hands to those in pain, poverty, sorrow or sickness. Their moto “Unity and Charity.” At St. Benedict Catholic Daughters assist our pastor, church and community.
KNIGHTS OF PETER CLAVER JUNIOR KNIGHTS
KNIGHTS OF PETER CLAVER JUNIOR DAUGHTERS
The Knights of Peter Claver Junior Division consists of Catholic youth ages 7-17. With the Knights of Peter Claver Senior Division as their mentors, this organization provides religious, educational and charitable experiences for youth. Through parish, community, state and national involvement these youth reach out to those in need exhibiting the morals of their patron saint, St. Peter Claver.
DSF
The Diocesan Services Fund, each parish participate to offer support for more than fifty-seven (57) programs, ministries and direct services to people in need. Our parish is benefited in many ways, from training and supporting diocesan priests & deacons, training parish councils, supporting the parish school system, and many other needs of the
KNIGHTS OF PETER CLAVER
KNIGHTS OF PETER CLAVER LADIES AUXILIARY
This noble organization was established in 1909. Through hard work and dedicated efforts the Knights of Peter Claver & Ladies Auxiliary involves families in the church and community activities by promoting civic improvements, developing youth and providing social intellectual and charitable fellowship for its members. Like its patron, St. Peter Claver, they reach out to those in need.
OFFERING COUNTERS
This group counts and prepares the Sunday and holiday offerings for immediate deposit, and after all weekend Masses.
We serve our parish in many ways, with our God-given time, talents, and gifts. We enrich one another, and enhance the oneness that Jesus prayed for all his disciples. Ministries depend on the support of parish volunteers. St. Benedict urges all parishioners to get involved in our parish with the many ministries, church activities and membership.