The Around the Archdiocese is a brief calendar listing of events by the Archdiocese, parishes, ministries and other organizations throughout our ten-county region. 

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May 30

Ladies Luncheon, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Houston Saengerhalle (1703 Heights Blvd. Houston). Marian Daughters of Annunciation Catholic Church, Hail Holy Queen sponsors luncheon event with speakers, including Princess Maria-Anna Galitzine, granddaughter of Blessed Karl of Austria. Cost: $40/adults; $20/youth 12 and up. $40/adults, $20/youth 12 & up. [email protected]; annunciationcc.org/apostolate/mariandaughters.

June 3

Adoration hour, 7 to 8 p.m., Sacred Heart (507 S Fourth St., Richmond). Adoration Hour on the first Wednesday of the month to pray for vocations, with Confession and Anointing of the Sick available. sacredhrt.com/adoration.

June 5-6

Remarriage Retreat, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, St. Dominic Chancery (2405 Holcombe St., Houston). Archdiocesan sponsored remarriage retreat for couples getting remarried in the Catholic Church and blending families. Cost: $250/includes meals and materials. Register: archgh.org/new-life. [email protected].

June 5-7

Festival, 11 a.m. Friday, 9 a.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday, Our Lady Star of the Sea (1401 Fidelity St., Houston). Knights of Peter Claver #139 host festival with Friday Fish Fry all day with Bingo at 6 p.m. Order ahead of time via email. Saturday includes a Zydeco Breakfast Dance with Curtis Poullard & the Creole Zydeco Band. Breakfast is free. Food will be sold starting at 11 a.m., and there is a raffle. Sunday includes music with Step Rideau and the Zydeco Outlaws. Cost: $25/weekend pass or $15 donation at the door, both Saturday and Sunday. 832-925-8111; [email protected].

June 12-14

Gamblers Anonymous Weekend, 6 p.m. Friday to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center (430 Bunker Hill Rd., Houston). Three-day 12-step study weekend for those working 12-step programs, providing an opportunity to grow spiritually and participate with others. Cost: $265/$250 for 65 and older. [email protected]; holynameretreatcenter.com/12-step-retreats.

June 13

Eucharistic procession, 8 a.m., Sacred Heart (109 N Frazier St., Conroe). Eucharistic Procession through downtown Conroe as part of the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Procession will start outside of the church at approximately 9:15 a.m. after the 8 a.m. Bi-Lingual Mass. Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament will be held inside the church after the procession. [email protected].

Awards Luncheon & Fashion Show, 1:30 p.m. Union Station at Daikin Park (501 Crawford St., Houston). Astros Foundation sponsors St. Mary of the Purification Catholic School benefit with live music, food, silent auction, wine pull and more than 40 models on a runway. 

June 25-27

Summer Chant Workshop, Thursday at 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Seminary (9845 Memorial Dr., Houston). Workshop includes lecture, sacred music social and sung compline on Thursday evening. On Friday and Saturday, participants will sing the Divine Office, and participate in workshops and conferences. Cost: $235. Register: chantschool.org.

June 26-28

Women’s Retreat, Friday at 6 p.m. to Sunday at 12:30 p.m., Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center (430 Bunker Hill Rd., Houston). This three-day retreat includes the celebration of the Eucharist, confession, conferences and time for private prayer. Parish groups, Mothers/Daughters (16+), and individuals are welcomed. Cost: $265. Register: holynameretreatcenter.com/catholic-retreats.

June 30

Vacation Bible School, 7 to 9 p.m., Jerome Parish Activity Center Room D (2749 Hollister Rd., Houston). Event is designed to revisit familiar Scripture with new depth, insight and meaning for today. Father Jonathan Moré, pastor of St. Jerome, will present “Noah and the Ark.” Cost: $20. [email protected]; 281-241-9678; emmausspiritualitycenter.com.

July 1

Adoration hour, 7 to 8 p.m., Sacred Heart (507 S Fourth St., Richmond). Adoration Hour on the first Wednesday of the month to pray for vocations, with confession and Anointing of the Sick available. sacredhrt.com/adoration.

July 18 - 26

St. Anne Novena, 6 a.m., St. Anne de Beaupre (2810 Link Rd., Houston). Nine-day novena to St. Anne begins with Adoration at 6 a.m., Mass at 7 a.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Friday, July 24, following 7 a.m. Mass until 3 p.m. Prayer breakfast on Sunday, July 26 following 9 a.m. Mass sponsored by Knights of Peter Claver #101. [email protected].

July 25

Dinner & Dance, 6 p.m., St. John the Baptist Parish Hall (110 E South St., Alvin). Catholic Daughters of the Americas St. John the Baptist Court #2073 host “Denim & Diamonds” catered steak dinner with live and DJ music and dancing, games, raffle, silent and live auctions. Cost: $40 thru July 19; $50 after; 832-755-5863; [email protected]; alvincdacourt2073.org.