"Since you were faithful in small matters.... come, share your master's joy." Matt 25:23

Catholic Newman Center

at the University of Houston

The True Meaning of Thanksgiving, Thursday Nov. 5th

Sister Thea Bowman, a trailblazing African-American sister who was the first and only black nun in her religious congregation and the first black woman to address the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, continues to inspire members of her order and others she touched throughout her life.

The Mississippi native was a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration. Her position in religious life allowed her to address racism in the Catholic Church at a time when the culture and traditions of African-American Catholics still were not widely accepted.

"We unite ourselves with Christ’s redemptive work when we reconcile, when we make peace, when we share the good news that God is in our lives, when we reflect to our brothers and sisters God’s healing, God’s forgiveness, God’s unconditional love." — Sister Thea Bowman

Click here for even more on Sr. Thea's life.

Click here for a description on Venerable Fr. Augustus Tolton from last week.

Join us in spending 15 minutes a day in God's presence!
Advent is a season of the liturgical year observed as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for both the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas and the return of Jesus at the Second Coming.
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The Book of the Names of the Dead 2020
This year, if you cannot come in-person to write a name of someone who has died in the past year, you can fill out a form and staff will write it in for you. The names of people will be remembered in our November prayer and Mass intentions.

Here is the virtual form to fill out:
tinyurl.com/thebookofthenamesofthedead

Christ is counting on you! Please help us with Mass set-up, tear-down, live-streaming or serving as lector. Please contact Fr. Charlie on GroupMe or at johnson.c@aghclergy.org

If you will be driving to campus and need a place to park for Mass, you are welcome to use 13A for parking on Sunday mornings and if the code is 3842#

This code is not to be used any other time or we will lose this privilege.

- We pray for the communities who have been affected by natural disasters, especially those who lost loved ones or had all they owned destroyed. Bless them with strength, hope, and an abundance of help as they begin rebuilding their communities. We pray for the survivors to find refuge in Jesus Christ. Bless the first responders and all who will be helping these communities with compassion and protection.

- We pray for an end to this pandemic and healing to those who are suffering physically, emotionally, and financially due to the pandemic. May they find peace in Jesus Christ.

- We pray for peace and unity in this country. Be with our newly elected leaders at all levels of our country. May your spirit give them your heart for justice and mercy for the people of our world.

Need prayer or someone to talk to/pray?
While we won't be offering regular office hours, people are invited to contact us in case of any need. You're welcome to GroupMe Message them or email them below:

Fr. Charlie - frcjohnsonop@gmail.com
Claire - c.mcmullin2003@gmail.com

Around the Archdiocese

Café Catholica Lite:
November 19, 2020
The next Café Catholica Lite will be held online on Nov. 19, from 7:00-8:30 pm. The talk will be about "Blessed Karl of Austria, Emperor of Peace." The talk will include a personal witness of this kingly saint-to-be by Archduchess Maria-Anna of Austria, Princess Galitzine, the granddaughter of Blessed Karl. The night will also include a brief history refresher by Dr. Christopher Wolfe from the University of St. Thomas. In addition to the talk and Q&A, we will end with communal prayer. Click here to register: http://bit.ly/CatholicaLite.

The Café Catholica program seeks to help young adults (ages 18-39) encounter Christ and his Church. All young adults are invited to join us for Café Catholica Lite throughout the year.

For more information contact the Office for Young Adult and Campus Ministry at www.archgh.org/cafecatholica or yacm@archgh.org or 713-741-8

Going Deeper Retreat from Vocations Office

This retreat is for Single Young Adults ages 18-35. This is an opportunity to set aside some time of silence to listen to the voice of God in your life, listen to inspiring talks and guidance for your discernment process, learn the tools of discernment, sharpen your discerning skills, and have a one-on-one visit with a spiritual director. There are two options when registering for this retreat: 5-day Retreat ($275) or a 3-day retreat ($200). Both retreats begin on Friday, Dec. 4 at 5:00 pm. Space is limited. Men will be staying at St. Mary Seminary (9845 Memorial Dr., Houston). Women will be staying at Holy Name Retreat Center (430 Bunker Hill Rd, Houston).

The web link to register is https://cvent.me/E5aeZm
For more information: www.houstonvocations.com