Thursday, June 11, the day before the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the bishops of the U.S. will consecrate our country to the Sacred Heart in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

To mark the occasion, we invite you to a Holy Hour beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the church, where we will pray evening vespers, the Novena of the Sacred Heart, and the prayer of consecration. All are welcome. Praised be the Sacred Heart of Jesus, now and forever! Amen.

Beginning Thursday, July 9-30 Café Catholica returns for its annual summer series for young adults ages 18–39. Hosted at St. Vincent de Catholic Church by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Office of Young Adult & Campus Ministry, this four-week series will feature dynamic speakers centered on this year’s theme: “Rest in Him.”

Each evening includes opportunities for prayer, worship, fellowship and formation, with Confession at 5:15 p.m., Mass at 6:15 p.m., dinner at 7:15 p.m., and the featured speaker at 8:15 p.m.

Café Catholica is an opportunity to encounter Christ, deepen your faith and build authentic relationships. For more information, please contact and/or visit: https://archgh.org/cafecatholica

Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 15 at 7 p.m. with the International Rosary beginning at 6:20 p.m.

After the Mass there will be an opportunity to be invested in the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The Blessed Virgin appeared to St. Simon Stock in 1251, gave him the Brown Scapular and promised privileges and protection to all persons who would wear the Scapular and lead a consistent Christian life.

Pope Leo XIII in 1888 prescribed the investiture prayer used by the priest in giving the Brown Scapular.