ST. BENEDICT THE ABBOT CATHOLIC CHURCH
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Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jesus invites us to bring our burdens to Him and find rest in His gentle, humble heart. As a parish family, may we walk together in His peace and support one another with compassion. “Come to me… and I will give you rest.”
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
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First Holy Communion Celebration – St. Benedict the Abbot
Saturday, May 2, 2026 • 5:00 p.m. Mass
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Times
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened…”
This Sunday invites us into the gentle heart of Christ. In the Gospel, Jesus speaks directly to anyone carrying weight — worries, responsibilities, grief, exhaustion, or quiet burdens known only to God. His promise is simple and profound: He will give us rest. Not escape, but a deep, renewing peace that strengthens us from within.
🌿 A Savior who meets us in our reality
Jesus does not ask us to pretend our struggles don’t exist. Instead, He offers a yoke that is easy and a burden that is light because He carries it with us. His humility and meekness show us a different kind of strength — one rooted in trust, compassion, and surrender to the Father’s will.
🌟 A call to spiritual simplicity
The readings remind us that true wisdom is found not in pride or self‑reliance, but in openness to God. When we let go of the need to control everything, we make space for grace. Christ’s rest becomes real when we allow Him to guide our steps.
Prayer for July
A Prayer for Renewal, Peace, and Trust in God’s Care
Heavenly Father,
As we enter the month of July, we pause to rest in Your presence and give thanks for the blessings You continually pour into our lives. In the warmth of summer and the quiet moments of reflection, help us to recognize Your gentle guidance in all things.
Lord Jesus,
Teach us to walk in Your humility and peace. Calm our worries, lighten our burdens, and renew our spirits. May Your words—“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened”—become our daily invitation to trust more deeply in Your love.
Holy Spirit,
Fill our homes, our parish, and our hearts with Your wisdom. Inspire us to live with compassion, patience, and generosity. Strengthen our faith so that we may be instruments of hope to those who feel weary or alone.
Bless our families, our work, and our community throughout this month. Guard those who travel, comfort those who struggle, and uplift those who seek Your healing. May July be a time of grace, growth, and renewed closeness to You.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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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.