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| Gatherings | |
| • Houston has a large number of former
volunteers who get together informally quite often. If you're
looking to get connected with some former volunteers, give James or
Tracy a call at 713-756-5095.
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| Volunteer programs headquartered in Houston | |
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Casa de Esperanza
• Casa Juan Diego/Houston Catholic Worker House • Jesuit Volunteer Corp: South |
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| Parishes that current and former volunteers have recommended | |
| • St. Joseph's Parish (Houston),
1900 Kane St. Check out the 12:30pm Mariachi mass on Sundays.
713-222-6193.
• St. Francis of Assisi Parish (Houston). 5102 Dabney St. Very supportive of current & former volunteers. Great gospel choir and inspiring pastor. 713-672-7773. • St. Mary of the Purification Parish (Houston), 3006 Rosedale. Strong African-American community. Try the 11am mass. 713-528-0571. • St. Anne's (Houston), 2140 Westheimer. Check out the 7pm Sunday
mass, a multi-cultural community. Large young adult ministry.
713-526-3276. |
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| Retreat opportunities/spirituality centers | |
| • Christian Renewal Center in
Dickinson, TX. 281-337-1312.
• The Cenacle Retreat Center at Kirkwood & I-10. 281-497-3131. • Annual FJV retreat each fall. Contact Craig Cashio, 713-756-5095. |
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| Social Justice organizations and events | |
| • TX Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty. Call Dave,
713-529-3826. • Texas Right to Life http://www.texasrighttolife.com/ • Texans for Life Coalition http://www.texlife.org/ • St. Joseph's Parish Social Justice Committee. 713-222-6193. • First Friday Forum - meets monthly to discuss a different social justice issue at the Maryknoll House, 2360 Rice Blvd. 713-529-1912. • Contact the Houston Peace News, 713-520-6048, for a monthly calendar of peace and justice events. Ask for Scott Askew. • Social Justice Education in the Diocese of Galveston-Houston, contact Susan R. Stromatt at 713-741-8768 for more information.
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| Volunteer opportunities | |
| • Houston Catholic Worker
(Casa Juan Diego), 713-869-7376.
• Catholic Charities • The Hands On Network works to connect people with volunteer projects around the United States.
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| Music, film, and other cultural events | |
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Houston's
Theater District reflects the city itself: king-sized and eclectic.
What's more impressive, though, are the performing arts companies
that populate downtown. Check out the Alley Theatre, Jones Hall, the
Aerial Theatre or the Wortham Center for a variety of performing arts
events.
• In what is Houston's most Parisian-looking neighborhood — ornate fountains, lots of public sculpture and long, tree-lined avenues — sits the Museum District. Check it out! • Here are some fun fairs and festivals you don't want to miss: Rodeo Houston in February at Reliant Park; Houston International Festival in April; and the Texas Renaissance Festival in October and November.
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| Diocesan resources | |
| • Diocese
of Galveston-Houston • For a comprehensive list of Texas Dioceses click here. |
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| Other valuable resources | |
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Try
a meal at Lankford Grocery & Market,
88 Dennis Street, 713-522-9555.
• Also be sure to stop by the Have a Nice Day Cafe, 544 Texas Ave., 713-236-0063. • Galleria Ice Rink, 5015 Westheimer Rd, 713-621-7609.
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| Gatherings | |
| • For more information about any of
these places and other connections to formers in the San Antonio or
Houston areas,
contact Tracy at 713-756-5095 (Houston), Mike Hess
at 210-820-0393 or Catherine Archer at 210-736-3938 (both San Antonio).
• Feel free to contact these "Formers" in Texas who are interested in getting together: Marcus Benavides (sucram153@hotmail.com).
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Vides USA Central |
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| Parishes that current and former volunteers have recommended | |
| • Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
(San Antonio). 1320 El Paso St. 210-226-4064 or 210-226-0731 (Social
Service Department).
• San Fernando Cathedral (San Antonio). 115 Main Plaza. 210-227-1297. • University of the Incarnate Word Chapel (San Antonio). Call Campus Ministry for details, 210-829-3138.
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| Retreat opportunities/spirituality centers | |
| • Christian Renewal Center in
Dickinson, TX. 281-337-1312.
• Cenacle Retreat Center at Kirkwood & I-10. 281-497-3131. • Oblate Renewal Center in San Antonio, 210-349-4173.
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| Social Justice organizations and events | |
| • Independent Allies in San Antonio. Email Keith Lyons,
ekliii@texas.net • Texas Right to Life http://www.texasrighttolife.com/ • Texans for Life Coalition http://www.texlife.org/ • Pax Christi in San Antonio. Call Tom Keene at 210-826-6656. • Office of Social Concerns in the Diocese of San Antonio, 210-734-2620 (Ext. 218). • Catholic Campaign for Human Development, 210-734-2620 (Ext. 249). |
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Catholic Charities • Benedictine Resource Ctr. (San Antonio). Call Sr. Susan Mika, 210-735-4988. • San Antonio Metro Ministries runs soup kitchens & shelters, 210-220-1240. • Habitat for Humanity in San Antonio, 210-223-5203. • Inner City Development. Call Ron or Patty Radle at 210-224-2199. • Catholic Worker House in San Antonio, 210-224-2932.
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| Music, film, and other cultural events | |
| • Tower of the Americas, 600 Hemisfair
Plaza Way, 210-223-3101. • Alamo Historic Site, 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, 210-225-1391. • El Mercado, 514 W Commerce St., is more than an eating or shopping experience, it feels like a fiesta in progress.
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| Diocesan resources | |
| • Archdiocese of
San Antonio • For a comprehensive list of Texas Dioceses click here. |
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| Other valuable resources | |
| • For info. on young adult and
prayer groups, contact Mary at the Archdiocese of San Antonio's World
Missions Office, 210-734-2620.
• The ReBarn Center for Spirituality offers exhibits and classes in art, creative writing and other areas with a spiritual theme. 210-828-2224. • Oblate School of Theology has an outstanding theological library. Contact 210-341-1366 for more information. • La Tuna Ice House (San Antonio) - great social spot for formers at 100 Probandt St. |
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