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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Dec. 23

Simbang Gabi Culmination Mass, 7 p.m., St. Helen (2209 Old Alvin Rd., Pearland). Archbishop Joe S. Vásquez celebrates Archdiocesan celebration of the Filipino Simbang Gabi novena of Advent Masses. 

Dec. 27

Galveston Church Tours, 9 a.m. to noon, Holy Family Parish (2011 Church St., Galveston). Four historic churches and a chapel will host guided tours. Starting at any location, all sites are within a 3.7-mile radius and less than a five-minute drive apart. Tours are self-paced and self-driven. Info: 409-762-9646; holyfamilygb.com.

Jan. 7, 2026

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

Jan. 10-11, 2026

Yard sale and gumbo, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., St. Philip Neri (10960 Martin Luther King Blvd., Houston). Sale features clothes ($2), furniture, gumbo, chicken and sausage ($12), red beans and rice ($10) for sale. Free entry. 713-882-1134; [email protected].

Jan. 13, 2026

Human Trafficking Night of Awareness, 6:30 p.m., Christ the Redeemer (11507 Huffmeister Rd., Houston). Faith-based national non-profit, Street Grace, will present how to recognize warning signs of child sexual abuse and exploitation, report suspicious activity and get involved. Free entry. 281-469-5533; [email protected].

Jan. 17, 2026

Prayer brunch, 9 a.m. to noon, St. Francis of Assisi Parish Hall (5102 Dabney St., Houston). St. Francis of Assisi Parish hosts prayer brunch featuring songs of thanksgiving, inspirational “Thank You Jesus” talk, gratitude walk, testimonies and more. Free admission. RSVP by Jan. 5, 2026 by text only to Renita Mathis at 832-869-0186. stfrancisofhouston.org.

Jan. 21, 2026

Presentation and baby supply drive, 9:30 to noon, Mary Queen (606 Cedarwood Dr., Friendswood). The Bay Area Deanery Council of Catholic Women host a baby supply drive (diapers, wipes, toiletries, gift cards) and a presentation by Deacon Scott and Terri Ryan on “The Dignity of Procreation,” which includes discussions on infertility and the Church’s teaching on In vitro Fertilization.” Event includes refreshments and raffle. 713-412-8559.

Jan. 28-31, 2026

Garage sale, St. Ignatius of Loyola (7810 Cypresswood Dr., Spring). Jan. 28: presale 1 to 7 p.m. ($25 admission); Jan. 29 to 30: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (free entry); and Jan 31: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (free entry). Sales of household items and décor, clothing, jewelry, baby items, toys, books, tools and more benefit the St. Ignatius Outreach Ministry. Rain or shine. [email protected].

Feb. 1, 2026

Spaghetti Dinner, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Guardian Angel (5610 Demel St., Wallis). Event features spaghetti with homemade meat sauce, salad, green beans and garlic bread. It includes homemade desserts for donation, a raffle, cake live auction and a silent auction. Cost: $12/meal. 281-224-0477.

Feb. 6, 2026

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.

Feb. 6-7, 2026

Presentations, Friday, 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon, St. Cecilia (11720 Joan of Arc Dr., Houston). On Friday, Bobby and Jackie Francois Angel will present “Catholic Dating 101” to young and single adults. Cost: $45. On Saturday, they will present “Forgiveness: The Heart of the Sacrament of Matrimony,” a seminar for married couples. Cost: $75/couple. 713-465-3414; saintcecilia.org/national-marriage-week-events.