- A retreat based off Catholic tradition stemming from The Rule of St. Benedict.
Ora et Labora Prayer and Work
Saturday, November 7th
Morning Session- 8:30 A.M. - Noon
**8:30 AM-**Morning Prayer
**9:00 AM-**Presentation from Fr. Jeff Bame:
“What is the Liturgy of the Hours?”
9:30 AM- Service Projects: Thanksgiving Dinner Food Sorting, Snack Packs, Fresh Start, and Animeals.
RSVP for the Morning Session & Lunch Offsite** Bingo & Brunch- Please complete the moredetailed registration for this project (volunteer spaces are limited).
Afternoon Session- Noon - 4:45 P.M.
**Noon-**Mid Day Prayer & Lunch
1:00 PM- Presentation from Fr. Jeff Bame:
“Do works earn our Salvation?”
1:30 PM- Service Projects:T hanksgiving Basket Assembly, Bean Soup, Diaper Duty, Share Your Blessings
**3:00 PM-**Mid Afternoon Prayer & Continue Service Projects
RSVP for Lunch & Afternoon Session Offsite* Kolbe Project- Please complete the more detailed registration for this project (volunteer spaces are limited)
3:30 PM- Confession available at the Co-Cathedral **5:00 PM-**Novus Ordo Mass in Latin at the Co-Cathedral
FAQ
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What is Ora et Labora?
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What are the service projects?
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9:30 AM- Service Projects: Thanksgiving Dinner Food Sorting, Snack Packs, Fresh Start
1:30 PM- Service Projects:T hanksgiving Basket Assembly, Bean Soup, Diaper Duty, Share Your Blessings
- I'm not a parishioner. Can I still attend?
Yes! All are invited to attend this retreat. Especially if you are working, in any capacity, with women in crisis pregnancies. If you have a group that would like to attend, please let us know and we might be able to accomidate an additonal service project specifically for your group.
- How much does it cost?
This retreat is free. But, here are a few ways you can support a service project. Become a project sponsor,bring an item from our donation list, or bring a new or gently used childrens coat for the KOC Coats for Kids drive.
- Can my children attend?
Yes! This retreat was designed with the varying needs and desires of families in our community. Your children are welcome to attend any portion of the day with you.
- Where is this located?
E****ach prayer & talk session will be at the Cathedral Centre. The majority of service projects will be at the Cathedral, only a few service projects will be offsite and will be noted on the project sign up.
Cathedral Centre: 1701 San Jacinto St. Houston, TX 77002
Confessions & Mass will be at the Co-Cathedral
Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart: 1111 St. Joseph Parkway
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Where do I park?
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Due to multiple weddings during the day at the Co-Cathedral, please park in the Amegy parking garage.
Questions?
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Jordyn Woods Director of Stewardship & Engagement jwoods sacredhearthouston.org