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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Feb. 11

Women's meeting, 9:30 a.m. to noon, St. Mary of the Expectation (1612 E Walker St., League City). Bay Area Deanery Catholic Council of Women’s monthly social with refreshments, announcements and presentation. Speaker is Kat Bruysschaard, “Seven Sisters Apostolate - praying for priests.” 713-412-8559; [email protected].

Feb. 13

Chocoholic feast & Game night, 7 p.m., St. Rose of Lima (3600 Brinkman, Houston ). St. Rose of Lima’s Altar Guild event includes a light dinner, dessert, games and silent auction. Cost: $15/pre-sale, $20/door. stroselima.org/schedule-and-events.

Feb. 14

Steps for Students 5K Run and Walk, 7 a.m., Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (1111 St Joseph Pkwy., Houston). Annual charity 5K run/walk supporting 55 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston‑Houston, begins with a 7 a.m. sunrise Mass followed by 8:30 a.m. race start. Registration options ($17 - $20, includes shirts, race medal and post-race party) for timed, untimed, Family 1K and “Hit the Snooze.” steps4students.org. 

Vocation dinner and dance, 6 to 9:30 p.m., St. Anne Catholic School Gymnasium (1111 S Cherry St., Tomball). Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus-Council 11472, the event features dinner, dancing, and both live and silent auctions. Proceeds will be used in support of vocations to the religious life. Cost: $50/person. Tickets to be purchased in advance. www.kc11472.org; [email protected]; 832-948-0907.

Marriage renewal retreat, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Prince of Peace (19222 Tomball Pkwy., Houston). A one-day marriage renewal retreat, “Love as He Loves,” includes Mass, talks, guided couple time, group discussion and opportunities for Confession. Presentations in both English and Spanish. Cost: $150/couple (includes light breakfast and lunch). [email protected]; 832-398-6004; tinyurl.com/rcmrr.

Feb. 15

Historic Statue Visit, at Masses (7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m.); St. Anthony of Padua (7801 Bay Branch Dr., The Woodlands). Statue blessed by Papal Nuncio to visit first U.S. parish. Event commemorates 100th anniversary of when Jesus asked if the First Saturdays devotion has been spread throughout the world. Free entry. communalfirstsaturdays.org/statue-staop; 713-997-6371; [email protected].

Feb. 21

Benefit breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., Holy Rosary Catholic Church (3617 Milam St., Houston). Gratia Plena's benefit breakfast features “Healing the Mind by Nurturing the Soul” keynote by Matthew S. Stanford, Ph.D. and invocation by Archbishop Emeritus J. Michael Miller, C.S.B. Cost: $65/person, tables start at $500. gratiaplenacounseling.org.

Presentation, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Laurence (3103 Sweetwater Blvd., Sugar Land). Fort Bend Theresians host “Morning of Inspiration” event themed “Peace in the Midst of Chaos” with Heather Reichert, spiritual director and retreat leader. Cost: $30/person. theresians.org/events.

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 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 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.

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.