St. Joseph and St. Stephen Catholic Churches

08/27/2026

Join Fr. Luke Millette, who will be speaking at Archdiocesan Catechist day on September 26:

"Q&A with a Canon Lawyer: Navigating Common Canonical Issues in Sacramental Preparation and OCIA"

Sign up here: https://archgh.swoogo.com/archcatday2026

Fr. Luke Millette was born in Mobile, Alabama and attended Louisiana State University where he obtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After college, he began working in Houston for BP at the Texas City Refinery. After several years as an engineer, he entered seminary for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. He first studied philosophy at the University of Dallas before receiving degrees in Theology and Canon Law from the Gregorian University in Rome. He currently serves as the Judicial Vicar for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston while also teaching Canon Law at St. Mary’s Seminary.

Additionally, he serves as a chaplain to the Order of Malta and has served for the past three years on the Board of Governors for the Canon Law Society of America. In his spare time, he can be found either reading or pursuing his love of the outdoors.

08/24/2026

Feast of Saint Bartholomew the Apostle: he is believed to have been the same as Nathanael, born in Cana of Galilee, and brought by Philip to Christ Jesus at the Jordan. Afterwards the Lord called him to follow him, and included him among the Twelve. After the Ascension of the Lord it is recorded that he preached the Gospel in India, and was there crowned with martyrdom.

08/23/2026

Saint Rose of Lima, pray for us!

08/23/2026

In his August 2026 Shepherd’s Message, Archbishop Joe S. Vásquez writes that “Catholic education is essential to the mission of the Catholic Church. Before He ascended to God the Father, Jesus commissioned His disciples to ‘go and make disciples of all nations.’ The Church is called to evangelize, and evangelization is at the heart of Catholic education.”

Read more: https://www.archgh.org/news/catholic-schools-a-mission-of-faith

08/22/2026

Today, the Church celebrates the memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who bore the Son of God, the Prince of Peace, whose kingdom will have no end; she is hailed by the Christian people as Queen of Heaven and Mother of Mercy.

08/22/2026

What a blessing! Thanks to the generosity of our St. Joseph family, we have now received $2,850,800 in gifts, bringing us closer every week to breaking ground.

Here's the full picture: the total cost of our new parish hall, plaza, and parking lot is $6,077,241. Our campaign goal of $3.2 million is only part of that. Pledges, parish savings, and an archdiocesan loan together make up the full project. The more we raise, the less we borrow, and the more of our resources stay in ministry for years to come.

If you made a pledge and haven't sent this year's payment yet, now is the time. Every gift moves us closer to that goal: https://ppay.co/2Nh_oEWNWl0

Thank you for building with faith, with generosity, and with love for our parish family.
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Con José, Construyendo Para Jesús — Actualización

¡Qué bendición! Gracias a la generosidad de nuestra familia de San José, hemos recibido $2,850,800 en donaciones reales, acercándonos cada semana a comenzar la construcción.

Este es el panorama completo: el costo total de nuestro nuevo salón parroquial, la plaza y el estacionamiento es de $6,077,241. Nuestra meta de campaña de $3.2 millones es solo una parte de eso. Las promesas, los ahorros parroquiales y un préstamo de la arquidiócesis conforman juntos el proyecto completo. Entre más recaudemos, menos pediremos prestado, y más de nuestros recursos permanecerán en el ministerio en los años venideros.

Si usted hizo una promesa y aún no ha enviado su pago de este año, este es el momento de hacerlo. Cada donación nos acerca a esa meta: https://ppay.co/2Nh_oEWNWl0

Gracias por construir con fe, con generosidad y con amor por nuestra familia parroquial.

08/20/2026

As the summer heated up, hundreds turned out for community event at St. Joseph Parish near downtown Houston, including Houston Texans Special Teams Coach Frank Ross and standout players like Ka'imi Fairbairn, to bring haircuts, meals and dignity to those living on Houston's streets.

Read more: www.archgh.org/news/nfl-coach-st-joseph-parish-team-up-to-offer-haircuts-dignity-to-those-in-need

08/19/2026