Dear Friend in Christ,
It is with much regret to announce that our Men’s Conference originally scheduled for Saturday March 21st, 2020 will be postponed to a later date (TBD).
As the reports of the spread of the Coronavirus continue to show, the consistent message is that social distancing is the effective way to slow its growth. For this reason and more, we have decided to have the health of your family and yours as our priority and try a different date for the Conference.
We are so grateful for registering to this Conference and your sincere interest in growing in holiness as a knight of our Heavenly King. We will inform you as soon as we have a new date for it. In the meantime, know that we are praying for you, and we are grateful for your interest in this conference.
If you have any questions, please call the St. Bartholomew office at: Phone: 281-391-4758
Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 
Closed for lunch from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm 
 
May God bless you!
In Christ,
Fr. Ricardo Arriola
St. Bartholomew, the Apostle.
5356 11^th St.|Katy, TX 77493
t 281-391-4758 ext. 414
 

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Come and join other men to be inspired, formed, and empowered to live out God's view on masculinity.
An all-day event - Saturday, March 21 from 8am to 5pm Mass
Theology, comedy, prayer, food and fellowship.
Our dynamic and faithful speakers will inspire you with truth, Catholic values, and hope.
Talks will cover fatherhood, addictions, pornography, commitment, life of virtue, prayer, leadership, work-life-faith balance, masculinity in the liturgy and the spirit of the liturgy.
Childcare available for 18 months to 8 year olds upon request in advance.
Register here
stbartsmen@gmail.com.

Schedule:

• 8-8:30 Registration. Social Coffee & Donuts
• 8:30-9:00 - Rosary
• 9-9:15 am-Introduction & Welcome
• 9:15-9:45 am- Talk 1 Masculinity & Virtue-Arland Nichols
• 9:45-10 am -short Break
• 10-10:30 am – Talk 2 The Amazing Dad Game Plan: 3 Tips for Upping your Fatherhood from Good to Great-Chris Stravitsch 
• 10:30-11- Booths & Confession available
• 11-11:30 am- Talk 3 Commitment (Masculinity)- Arland Nichols 
• 11:30-12:15 - Fellowship/Lunch/Booths
• 12:20-1 pm – Comedy show
• 1-1:25pm -Talk 4 How to Protect Yourself and Your Family from Pornography- Chris Stravitsch  
• 1:25 - 1:35 -Short break
• 1:35-2 pm – Talk 5 Spirituality for Men (prayer & leadership) -Fr. Paul Kais (Opus Dei) 
• 2-2:30 pm -Booths & Confessions available
• 2:30-2:55 pm – Talk 6 Work-Life-Faith Balance – Fr. Paul Kais (Opus Dei)
• 2:55-3:05pm -Short break
• 3:05-3:35– Talk 7 Masculinity and the Liturgy -Fr. Eurel Manzano
• 3:35-4 pm Booths & Confession available
• 4-5pm – Main Conference-  Spirit of the Liturgy – Bishop Lopes (Personal Ordinariate) 
• 5-6 pm – Holy Mass-Fr. Eurel Manzano 

 
 




 

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Classes/Bible Studies

God's Embrace: Lead Me Into the Deep 
Leads you into a deeper relationship with Christ through Scripture, Ignatian spiritual exercises and practicing daily prayer and spiritual reading.  Begins February 5th and meets in T-16 at 7:00 p.m. every two weeks.  Cost:  $15 for books.  Contact: Ron Lanclos at ron@lanclos.us. or 281-705-8284

Clases de apologética y catequesis 
(impartido por el ministerio de “Aleteia” )  Fortalecer la fe de todo catolico y establecer un medio de evangelizacion por el qual todo laico puedan entablar un dialogo con hermanos que profesan otra fe y asi dar respeusta a sus interrogantes.  Comienza el 1 de febrero a las 7:00 p.m.  Facilitador: Guillermo Diaz  832-746-3397 o 832-865-6815 (Daycy Rosas).

Estudio de la Biblia

Martes por la mañana  El Martes a las 9:30 a.m. en FLC 207. El próximo estudio será, "Symbolon: Conociendo la Fe."  Comienza en el febrero.  Costo: $26 por el libro.    Póngase en contacto con Olga Marble para obtener más información en 832-437-8433

Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. in FLC 207.  Currently studying "Romans: " (Jeff Cavins)  Facilitator: Elizabeth Messina  281-455-8212
 
Catholic Scripture Study
 The study is  offered 3 different times during the week -

• Sunday    8:15 am — 9:45 am,
• Monday   7:00 pm — 8:30 pm, 
• Thursday 9:30 am — 11:00 am.

Study materials will be available for purchase at registration. For more information contact Sandra Ashley at  sdooley.ashley@gmail.com.

    
RCIA Thursdays: 7:00 p.m. in the old Parish Hall, begins August 2020
Coordinator: Deacon Bill Wagner 281-391-4758 ext. 411
 

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Prayer/Consecration/Evangelization

Walk in His Spirit Prayer Group:
  Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. FLC 206 Leader:  Irma Gonzales  281-798-4723 (cell)  281-750-4049 (home)
 
Fatima Eucharistic Hour  Saturdays at 7:00 a.m. in the church.  Facilitator:  Deacon Bill Wagner ext. 411

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Family/Social/Support Groups

Blessed to be a Mother   2 ^nd Wednesday of the month at 9:30 FLC Auditorium
Leader:  Lindsey Rensing  btbmstbarts@gmail.com,  281-712-6812
 

Sister to Sister: L ast Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Youth Building
Leader:  Robbie Smith  robrob1360@yahoo.com  832-647-5620

 

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There are also opportunities to serve in adult faith formation.  We are always in need of couples and individuals who can help with our baptism preparation classes (Spanish and English) and with baptisms during Mass as well as facilitate classes and studies.  If you have any questions or suggestions for our adult faith formation program, please contact Joan@st-bart.org
 
See the links to the left for more information on specific educational programs, scripture studies, devotions, retreats, and our RCIA Program for non-Catholics wishing to investigate the Catholic Faith. 

For more information contact our Director of Adult Faith Formation, Joan Summers,
at 281-391-4758, ext. 437. 1-391-4758 ext. 437 or joan@st-bart.org . 
 

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Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
The Adoration Chapel located at the back of the church is open from 6 p.m. on Sunday through noon on Saturday.  It offers individuals the opportunity for quiet prayer and reflection before the Blessed Sacrament. Parishioners are invited to commit to one hour of adoration each week. For more information, please call Lawrence and Brenda Taquino, 713-825-8773.  

The rosary is prayed 45 minutes before each weekday Mass, the 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday and the 7:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday. Divine Mercy Devotions are prayed daily at 3pm, with a Holy Hour in the Chapel on Friday at 3:00pm. For more info on St. Faustina and the Divine Mercy devotions, call Maria Beck at 832-618-0726.

 

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Escuela de Evangelización
We offer various Catholic Formation Retreats to enrich our faith, bring us closer to God, and to help us become good stewards as Catholics.  Many retreats are offered (Spanish). For more information, retreats, dates, and other activities, please, call Maggie Lopez at 281-391-4758.


Cursillo/Ultreya
Cursillo follow-up support meetings are held the first Monday of the month at 7:00pm in the Parish Hall. For more information call Herminio Aguirre 832-726-7629.

Movimiento Familiar Cristiana Católico (Español)
 Viernes a las 6:00 p.m. FLC 205, 206, 207
Leader: Hereiberto and Maria Godoy
heribertoogodooyh2@gmail.com 
 
Cenáculo Divina Misericordia (Español)
Viernes a las 7:00 p.m.  FLC 203
Estudio de la Escritura y el diario de Santa Faustina
Facilitadora:  Flavia Rodriguez  713-405-9519 
mercylove9199@yahoo.com

Grupo de Oración (Español)
Martes a las 8:00 p.m.  Salón parroquial
Leader:  Roberto Parra - 832-692-9265
 
Talleres de Oración y Vida (Español)
Sábados a las 8:00 a.m.   T-15 Leader:
 Conchita Sobarzo  conchitasobarzo@yahoo.com

Legión de María para Adultos ( Español)     
 Lunes a las 7:00 p.m. FLC Conference Room
Leaders:  Marva Scott - 832-259-6421 
 
Grupo Inmaculado Corazón ( Español)  
Martes a las 10:00 a.m. FLC 206
Leader:  Marilyn Cetina  281-395-2588
 
Sangre Preciosa (Español) 
Jueves a las  10:30 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.   Capilla de adoración
Leader:  Brenda Salazar 713-585-5287