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I Need Help

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church is proud to be a beacon of light in our community. Below are the various Assistance Ministries, Support Groups, Community Resources and other ministries to help you. 

Red Bird Ministries

Red Bird Ministries is a Catholic, pro-life/pro-family grief support ministry that focuses on bereaved families who have experienced child loss of any age and circumstance, including pregnancy loss through miscarriage and stillbirth, and after birth as an infant, child, adolescent, or adult.

Annulments

The ending of a marriage is a difficult experience, and divorce is one of life’s tragedies. Many marriages end in divorce in spite of good intentions and the establishment of a family. We are sensitive to the pain and stress that a failed marital relationship brings to those involved. We are here to assist those who want to know more and those who want to file a petition for an annulment.

Community Resources

If you’re in need of financial aid, legal assistance, employment help or another tough time, there are a wide variety of community resources available to help. We’ve compiled a PDF of some of the most useful resources and contacts in the area that can help in a time of need, available in both English and Spanish.

Help Our Marriage

Retrouvaille is a volunteer, peer ministry endorsed by the Archdiocese that has helped thousands of couples rebuild the loving relationships they once had. Whether your marriage needs a refresh or a rescue, Retrouvaille can help you.

Spiritual Direction

Spiritual Direction is an ancient tradition of mentorship and discipleship in the Christian faith. Spiritual Directors will help you recognize how the Holy Spirit is working in your life and help you deepen your relationship with God. They will help you develop an active prayer life, guiding you in a deeper spirituality.

Gratia Plena Counseling

Gratia Plena (which means “full of grace” in latin) is a non- profit organization, which offers mental health, couples/marriage, and addiction counseling in service to the Catholic Community. Our mission is to provide counseling services and spiritual direction that is faithful to the teachings, values, and traditions of the Catholic Church.

Grief Support

HOPE (Helping Our Pain Ease) is a 7-week adult informative grief support group offered four times a year. It is a program to assist you with the healing process after the death of a loved one.

Nar-Anon en Español

Los Grupos de Familia Nar-Anon son una confraternidad mundial para aquellos afectados por la adicción de otra persona. Este grupo es para aquellos que saben o han conocido un sentimiento de desesperación por el problema de adicción de alguien muy cercano a ti. No tiene costo unirse. No hay registro, cualquiera puede presentarse.

Couple Check-Up

An online assessment designed to identify the unique relationship strengths and growth areas of dating, engaged, or married couples. Couples receive a report with Discussion Guide, designed to help them learn proven relationship skills. Research shows this process improves relationships by stimulating dialogue, increasing understanding, and empowering couples.

Caregiver Support

As a caregiver, you likely have many responsibilities. It is important to take care of your own well-being and to connect with others that understand. Our caregivers group does this, plus offers the support of other caregivers sharing their experiences to help each other on this journey with a loved one.

Al-Anon

All family members or friends who have been, or are being affected by someone else’s alcoholism or addiction are encouraged to attend. If you have any questions about this meeting, or problems that you or your family may be experiencing due to alcoholism or addiction, you can contact us. All inquiries and attendance are strictly confidential.

AA

All men and women who are alcoholics, or think they may have a problem with alcohol, and families of those with this problem are welcome to attend. All inquiries and attendance will be strictly confidential. Come and participate in the grace of recovery by visiting Alcoholics Anonymous on the web at aahouston.org for meeting times and locations near you or by calling the AA Intergroup Houston.

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Funerals

Funeral Planning assists with the planning of the Funeral Mass following the death of a loved one.  Funeral planning can be done at any time. Please contact us for an appointment if you are interested in pre-planning a funeral for yourself or a loved one.

St. Vincent de Paul

St. Vincent De Paul helps tackle poverty and disadvantage by providing short-term assistance to those in crisis in the form of rent assistance, utility bills, or other emergency funding. For those needing assistance: Please call 281-466-1920 and leave a detailed message with your name and return phone number, and one of our members will contact you.

Food Pantry

St. Anthony’s Bread is the food pantry that serves thousands of families every month, we are proud to help support our community by providing nutritious meals to those in need. At your first visit our volunteers will ask you provide a valid identification or a utility/service bill containing your name and address.  If the address falls in one of our zip codes , you will fill out a short registration form.

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