Saint Maximilian Kolbe

Join us for Parish Lenten Mission (Passion & Resurrection of Jesus in the Gospel of John) all in the main Church:
Monday-Wednesday (March 1-3):
     8:30 am Mass, followed by Mission talk.  Can be followed by our Saint Maximilian Kolbe Church YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpCMEy8GXfHS2MeOmegTRPAmegTRPA
     7 pm Lenten talk in the context of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, concluding with Benediction.  

MASS:
Saturday Vigil Mass: 5 pm
Sunday Mass: 8 am, 10 am & 12 Noon
Mass is encouraged, but not obligatory during this pandemic. We will still post a video of Mass online.

DAILY MASS in the CHURCH:
Mon - Sat: 8:30 am 

CONFESSIONS:
In the Church:  See special Lenten Confession schedule by clicking here.  

Wear a mask & maintain safe 6-foot distancing.

Click here to learn more.

OUR  PARISH  MISSION

Due to the cold/icy weather, Exposition has been suspended until Sunday, Feb. 21.  But if desire, you may still pray before the Real Presence of the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle.  
We have Eucharistic Adoration in our Immaculata Chapel 24 hours each day, Sunday after noon Mass, through Saturday  8:00 a.m.
All [scheduled] Adorers should have received important information from their Team leader and/or Susie. 
Please follow all safety guidelines as posted.

Click to see other opportunites for prayer and devotions.

 Lenten Resource from Formed.org – Led By The Spirit: https://formed.org/lent
 Print Resources that will be available in the office and on the kiosk:
 The Little Black Book
  Magnificat Lenten Companion
  I Thirst: 40 days with Mother Teresa
Click here for more

Click here to access the Knights of Columbus’s Deacon Auburn Higgins Memorial Educational Scholarships and the Catholic Daughters of America’s Father John Francis Ulm Education Scholarships application. 
Contact Jeff Kopecky for more information:  jalkop@juno.com

STATEMENT of ARCHDIOCESE of
GALVESTON-HOUSTON:  RESPONSE to Govornor Abbott's Executive Order 
[click to read]

GUIDELINES  FOR
ATTENDING  MASS
[click to read]

CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Life in the pandemic can be stressful.  Catholic Charities has expert bilingual counselors who can help for free during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Call Catholic Charities’ Mental Health Line from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to request a session, and a licensed counselor will call you back within a day.  
Call 713-874-6590 
https://catholiccharities.org/coronavirus/

REJOICE COUNSELING APOSTOLATE 
Our team of Catholic counselors is launching free online support groups, free webinars on self-care, and educational and uplifting video feed for Facebook Live. Plus, we continue to remain available for telehealth counseling, meaning you can meet with us by video and phone. www.rejoicecounseling.com 
Phone: 844-295-3167 

A Catholic Faith "On Demand" streaming service.     
All members of the parish are welcome to use the parish code to create an account.

1. Open your browser and enter the web address: www.formed.org 
2. Click REGISTER
3. Enter the Parish Code: BVPDYC
4. Enter your e-mail address 
5. Follow instructions to validate 
6. Create a password