COURT CHRIST THE GOOD SHEPHERD 2731
Wreaths Across America Fundraiser
www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/TX0739P
REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Catholic Daughters of America (TX0739P)'s Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 18 at 11:00 am, 2021, Catholic Daughters of America (TX0739P) will be helping Houston National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes.
Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day, or inviting your family and friends to attend with you.
Thank you so much for supporting the Catholic Daughters of America (TX0739P) and Wreaths Across America!
HOPE CENTER HOUSTON
While our number one priority is the health and safety of our guests, staff and volunteers, our homeless community is still in dire need of our services. To continue our mission of feeding the homeless, we serve a hot lunch on the front porch of the Center and deliver mail between 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Manna bags are provided for the weekends.
Our Center is open for services such as counseling, showers, clothes washing and clothes pickup by appointment only, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Masks and proper social distancing are required and practiced. For more information, to donate or volunteer please visit the Hope Center Houston website: https://www.hopecenterhouston.org/
Needs at the Center:
URGENT NEEDS
- Styrofoam food trays with lids
- Lysol Spray
- Deodorant and Toothpaste (travel size)
- Bottled Water
- Paper Towels
CLOTHING NEEDS - Men's boxer briefs (no white) all sizes, new
- Men's jeans sizes 30-36
- Men's belts
- Men's and Women's shoes
- Women's bras and sports bras, all sizes
- Athletic/Tennis shoes (new or gently used)
ONGOING NEEDS - Trash bags - Kitchen (13 gal.), Liner (55-60 gal.)
- Plastic utensils
- Coffee
- Women's Hygiene products
- Latex Gloves - large
- Gift cards to Kroger, Walmart, H-E-B, Sam's, Office Depot
Your continued support of our Court’s ministry to Hope Center Houston in 2021 is much appreciated!! Thank You.
Priscilla Hargraves and Karen Doolittle
Monthly Rosary
The Monthly Rosary will be held in the church on the Thursday following the General Meeting. Please be there by 6pm, we will meet near the Marian Windows.
Congratulations and Happy Birthday!
October Birthdays: Shirley Varsel - 6th, Shuri Rodriguez - 17th, Marla Clancy - 19th, Norina Fisher - 23rd, Cristina Patetta - 25th.
October Anniversaries: Ann Molloy - 12th.
Spring Interfaith Council
Newsletter, Volume 44, August 2021
Saint Francis of Assisi Research Library
Saint Francis of Assisi Research Library
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Saint Francis of Assisi Research Library
Saint Francis of Assisi Research Library
Saint Francis of Assisi Research Library
The library is housed within Hope Center Houston, located at 821 Peakwood, Houston TX 77090
The library opened its doors to the public on the Feast of St Francis, October 4, 2020.
Although, it is currently closed to the public due to COVID
For more information, see website:
National News
"Faithful Women set the World on Fire!"
The National CDA will be hosting Fall Retreats, in September, October and November.
Check out the National Website for more information.
State News
52nd Biennial State Convention was held on April 14-18, 2021, at The Hilton Garden Inn, Texarkana, TX, and was considered a huge success! The three fundraisers held at the Convention grossed over $32,190!!
Call to Action
RESOURCES:
Texas Legislature Online: https://capitol.texas.gov/ National website: http://www.house.gov/
To locate your state and national legislatures: Texas: http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/Home.aspx
National: https://www.house.gov/representatives
Two really good sources, to keep up to date on human rights and human dignity for ALL: https://www.humanlifeaction.org/ and https://www.humanlife.org/
As always, US Conference of Catholic Bishops is a good resource: http://www.usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities/respect-life-program/index.cfm .