ST. BENEDICT THE ABBOT CATHOLIC CHURCH
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On Sunday, July 12, 2026, the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time invites us to receive God’s word like good soil. The readings point to seed, rain, growth, and harvest—reminding us that faith bears fruit when it is welcomed with patience, trust, and an open heart.
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
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Times
This Sunday, we hear Jesus speak of the sower who scatters seed on every kind of ground. The image is simple, but the invitation is deep: God’s Word is being planted in our lives again and again, and Christ asks us to receive it with open, generous hearts.
In the first reading, the Lord reminds us that His Word does not return empty; it accomplishes the purpose for which it is sent. In the Gospel, Jesus teaches that the seed which falls on good soil bears abundant fruit. Together, these readings encourage us to ask: What kind of soil is my heart today?
Ordinary Time is a season of steady growth. It is a time to let faith take root in our homes, our work, our parish, and our daily choices. Even when life feels dry, busy, or uncertain, God continues to sow grace, hope, and mercy among us.
As we gather for Mass this weekend, may we come ready to listen, ready to be changed, and ready to bear fruit in love. Let us make room for God’s Word, trusting that what He plants in us can become a blessing for others.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, prepare our hearts to receive Your Word. Remove what keeps us from growing in faith, deepen our roots in Your love, and help us bear fruit through compassion, patience, and service. Amen.
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.