ST. BENEDICT THE ABBOT CATHOLIC CHURCH
A Community of Faith and Love
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Keep the Light of Faith Burning
"Seek God’s wisdom, hold fast to hope, and keep your heart ready for the Lord. May the light of Christ shine brightly within us and through us each day."
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.
At Saint Benedict the Abbot Catholic Church, we invite you to deepen your faith and connect with others.
Participate in our services, community events, and outreach programs to enrich your spiritual journey.
Thirtieth Second Sunday in Ordinary Times
"Keep Your Lamp Burning"
Today’s Scriptures call us to seek God with faithful and watchful hearts. The First Reading reminds us that wisdom is found by those who earnestly seek it. St. Paul assures us that, through Christ’s death and resurrection, we do not grieve without hope. And in the Gospel, Jesus reminds us through the parable of the ten virgins to stay awake and be prepared for His coming.
Like the wise virgins who kept oil in their lamps, we are called to keep the light of our faith burning through prayer, love, service, and trust in God.
May we live each day ready to welcome Christ, confident in His promises and filled with the hope that only He can give.
Prayer for November
Loving and Merciful God,
As we enter the month of November, we thank You for the faithful witness of all the saints who have gone before us and shown us the way to You.
Help us to follow their example by living the Gospel with courage, humility, compassion, and love. Teach us to be merciful, to seek peace, to comfort those who mourn, and to recognize Your presence in everyone we meet.
During this month of remembrance, we especially entrust to Your loving care our family members, friends, parishioners, and all the faithful departed. Grant them eternal rest, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Comfort those who carry the sorrow of loss and strengthen them with the hope of the Resurrection.
As we approach Thanksgiving, open our hearts to recognize the many blessings You have given us. May gratitude shape our words, our actions, and the way we care for one another.
Lord, guide us throughout this month. Help us to walk faithfully in the footsteps of the saints, keeping our hearts fixed on You until we are gathered together in the joy of Your heavenly Kingdom.
Amen.
Welcome to our church’s albums and videos section! Here, you’ll find a collection of photos and videos capturing the heart of our community through various events, worship services, and activities. We invite you to explore these memories and celebrate the joy, fellowship, and faith that bring us together.
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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.