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Fridays of Lent

Christ the King, noon to 6 p.m. (4419 N Main St., Houston). Plates include fried fish, Spanish rice, French fries, cole slaw and hush puppies. Cost: $15/plate. Drinks and desserts sold separately at an additional cost. ctkcc.org.

Corpus Christi, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (9900 Stella Link Rd., Houston). Knights of Columbus Council 12385 host a fish fry that includes fried or baked fish, French fries, hush puppies, cole slaw, dessert, ice tea, lemonade and coffee. Cost: $13/adults and $7/kids. 713-858-3291; [email protected].

Rosenberg, 5 to 7 p.m., Fort Bend Columbus Hall (2007 Kay Cee Dr., Rosenberg). Sponsored by Fort Bend Knights of Columbus Council 2801, dinners include fried fish, hush puppies, French fries, brown beans and coleslaw. Catholic Daughters of America 1476 is selling homemade desserts. Cost: Inside $14/All-You-Can-Eat buffet ; $13/Drive. 281-232-8691. www.kc2801.com.

Our Lady Star of the Sea, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (1401 Fidelity St., Houston). Fish dinners, crawfish etouffee dinners or both together. 713-674-9206.

Sacred Heart, 4:30 to 7 p.m (109 N Frazier St., Conroe). Knights of Columbus sponsors a fish fry. Cost: $12/adult, $7/kids, $10/fish taco plate. [email protected].

Sacred Heart, 4 to 7 p.m. (507 S Fourth St., Richmond). Plates include fried or grilled fish, green beans, cole slaw, hush puppies and French fries. $1 desserts by the slice. Dine-in or drive-thru. Stations of the Cross at 3 and 7 p.m. in the church. 281-342-3609; sacredhrt.com.

St. Anne De Beaupre, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (2810 Link Rd., Houston). Fish dinner includes fish, potato salad, green beans, bread and cake. Cost: $15/plate. Call-in/Walk-in/Delivery with five or more dinners. 832-296-0770; 713-208-9230.

St. Michael the Archangel, 5 to 7 p.m. (1801 Sage Rd., Houston). The St. Michael Knights of Columbus, Council #14700 serves fried fish, fried shrimp, French fries, mac-n-cheese, cole slaw and hush puppies. Cost: $15/fish, $18/fish and shrimp and $20/shrimp. kofc14700.org.

Feb. 25

10-session series, Emmaus Spirituality Center (2749 Hollister Rd., Houston). Emmaus hosts a 10-session Ignatian Formation series led by Father Hung Pham, SJ, designed to help participants grow in their spiritual awareness and develop a deeper relationship with God. Cost: $1,500. [email protected]; 281-241-9678; emmausspiritualitycenter.com.

Feb. 27-March 1

Men’s Retreat, 6 p.m. Friday to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center (430 Bunker Hill Rd., Houston). This three-day retreat includes the celebration of the Eucharist, Reconciliation, conferences and time for private prayer. Parish groups, father/sons (16+) and individuals are welcomed. Cost: $265/person. [email protected]; holynameretreatcenter.com/catholic-weekend-retreats.

Feb. 28

Program, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Dominic Center Morkovsky Hall, Room 204 (2403 Holcombe Blvd., Houston). The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women host guest speaker, Father Felix Agibi, MSP, to speak about the Lenten journey. Free and open to the public. Register: GHCW.org. 713-562-4162; [email protected].

March 1

Turkey Dinner, 11 a.m., Sealy Columbus Hall (1310 US-90, Sealy). The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Elizabeth #1616 hosts turkey lunch with live auction, raffle and desserts to purchase. Cost: $15/plate. 979-217-0601; [email protected].

March 4

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.

March 5

Retreat, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Emmaus Spirituality Center (2749 Hollister Rd., Houston). A Lenten Day of Prayer and Reflection retreat includes quiet reflection, small group sharing and light physical movement. The day will conclude with a special anointing. Cost: $75/includes lunch. [email protected]; 281-241-9678; emmausspiritualitycenter.com.

March 7

Celebration, St. Jerome (8825 Kempwood Dr., Houston). Celebrate 800 years since St. Francis’ transitus to heaven by joining the St. Maximilian Kolbe SFO Fraternity in celebrating the 25th anniversary of canonical establishment by assembling bags of food for donation. [email protected].

March 13-14

Training, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., St. Anthony of Padua (7801 Bay Branch Dr., The Woodlands). National Catholic Partnership on Disability and the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston host Mental health and disability training on accompaniment, support and parish life; trauma-informed care and suicide awareness; and removing barriers for persons with disabilities. 713-741-8798; [email protected].

March 14

St. Joseph Altar & Spaghetti Dinner, 6 p.m., St. Maximilian Kolbe (10135 West Rd., Houston). Catholic Daughters of America Court 2493 host St. Joseph Altar with spaghetti dinner and children portraying the “Tupa Tupa,” a play where children dressed as Mary, Joseph and saints knock door-to-door for food and shelter before finding the St. Joseph table. Cost: $12/plate. [email protected].

St. Joseph’s Altar, 5 p.m., St. Helen (2209 Old Alvin Rd., Pearland). The event starts with a “Tupa Tupa” procession after Mass and then host a spaghetti meal at no charge. All baked goods on the altar will be raffled to attendees. 713-875-1463; [email protected]  

St. Joseph’s Altar, 5:15 p.m., St. Ignatius of Loyola (7810 Cypresswood Dr., Spring). Free entry. Vigil Mass, Father Norbert Maduzia will lead the “Tupa Tupa.” Event includes a Sicilian “meatless” meal, raffle and homemade traditional cookies and cannoli for sale. [email protected].

March 18

Presentation, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Emmaus Spirituality Center (2749 Hollister Rd., Houston). This program prepares pastoral care visitors to enter medical environments with sensitivity, awareness and the ability to offer compassionate, Spirit-led presence. Cost: $40/includes lunch. [email protected]; 281-241-9678; emmausspiritualitycenter.com.

March 21

St. Joseph’s Altar, 6 p.m., St. Rose of Lima Parish Hall (3600 Brinkman, Houston ). Fundraiser hosted by St. Mother Teresa Ministry includes a Sicilian pasta dinner in honor of St. Joseph, Patron Saint of Italy. RSVP required. Cost: By Donation. [email protected]. stroselima.org/schedule-and-events.

March 22

St. Joseph’s Altar, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Christ the Redeemer (11507 Huffmeister Rd., Houston). 18th annual St. Joseph’s Altar and traditional luncheon. Free entry. Lunch cost: $10/adults, $5/children 3 to 10 years old. [email protected]; ctrcc.com/st-joseph-altar.

April 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.

April 26

Springfest, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Joseph (101 Elmore St., New Waverly). Event includes fajita meal followed by a live auction, a silent auction and kids’ games, including a train ride, bouncy house and carnival games. st-josephtx.org.