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50th Wedding Jubilee
Celebrant: Archbishop Joe S. Vásquez. Check in opens at 2:00 pm. Wedding Anniversary Mass at 3:00 pm. Couple photo with celebrant after Mass.
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Wednesdays · 6:00 AM
"That Man Is You: Revelation of the Father"
forms men to lead with purpose, strengthen their families, and help build a culture grounded in truth and faith. All men are invited to join - registration is free! For more information or to sign up, contact Eby Kurian at gro.hcruhcneeuqyram@nairuke.
Main Hall
Thu · Jul 30 · 6:00 PM
Altar Server Training
The Altar Server Ministry is open to youth entering 4th grade through high school who have received their *First Holy Communion*.
Training sessions will be held in the Church on Thursdays from 6:00–7:00 PM on July 2, 9, 16, and 30.
To become an altar server, students must attend three training sessions, which do not need to be consecutive. Current altar servers are asked to attend one refresher session.
No registration is required, and no additional training dates will be added.
For questions, please contact
Kara Pohlkamp at [email protected]
Church
Fri · Jul 31
MQ Annual Service Award Nominations Deadline
Nominate an individual or couple who has served Mary Queen in an **EXTRAORDINARY WAY.**
Sun · Sep 20 · 3:00 PM
50th Wedding Jubilee
Celebrant: Archbishop Joe S. Vásquez. Check in opens at 2:00 pm. Wedding Anniversary Mass at 3:00 pm. Couple photo with celebrant after Mass.
Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph Parkway, Houston, Texas 77002
Sat · Sep 26 · 10:00 AM
Together in Holiness Conference
SEPTEMBER 26, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM SHRINE OF THE TRUE CROSS DICKINSON, TX
#### REGISTRATION
Couple $64 | Childcare $5/child Register by August 10 to grab an Early Bird discount!
For more information or to register, visit:
TOGETHERINHOLINESS.ORG/DICKINSON
Shrine of the True Cross, Dickinson, TX
Sat · Sep 26
Pastoral Council Discernment Process
This year's discernment process will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Sun · Oct 11 · 3:00 PM
25th Wedding Jubilee
Celebrant: Bishop Italo Dell'Oro, C.R.S. Check in opens at 2:00 pm. Wedding Anniversary Mass at 3:00 pm. Couple photo with celebrant after Mass.
Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph Parkway, Houston, Texas 77002
Names lifted up at the altar
Mass Intentions
- Curtis JorgensonSat Jul 4 · deceased
- John CaddockSat Jul 4 · deceased
- Living & Deceased Loved Ones of Judy HodgesSun Jul 5
- Kendall Langehennig - Birthday BlessingsSun Jul 5 · living
- All Our Mary Queen ParishionersSun Jul 5 · living
- Jean Maxwell, Buck Gregory, Living & Deceased Loved Ones of the Smart & Briggs Families, Living & Deceased Loved Ones of Beth Drone, Matthew Gray - Birthday Blessings, Patsy Jansky - Birthday Blessings, Katlyn Stifter - Birthday BlessingsSun Jul 5
Pastoral MessageJuly 5, 2026
Dear Mary Queen Family,
Independence Day is a time to thank God for the political and religious freedoms we enjoy and to pray for His special blessings upon our leaders and all the people of our country.
It is also a time to remember with gratitude the Founding Fathers of our nation, who recognized that all authority ultimately comes from God and that government exists to serve and protect the people entrusted to its care.
As we celebrate our nation's independence, we remember and pray for the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives to preserve our freedom, as well as those who continue to serve our country today. We ask God to bless them and their families for their courage and dedication.
The Fourth of July also reminds us of the fundamental truth expressed in the Declaration of Independence: that all people are created equal and endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, among them life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
As citizens, we have a responsibility to protect these God-given rights and to participate thoughtfully in civic life. We are called to be people of integrity, faith, and virtue, seeking the common good and contributing positively to our communities.
This holiday is also an opportunity to recommit ourselves to growth in Christ and to living as faithful Christians who contribute to our Church, our country, and the lives of others. It is a time to remember where we came from, what we stand for, and the sacrifices that so many have made on our behalf.
Above all, let us place our country and all its people before the Lord, asking for His providential care, protection, and blessings. In a profound way, we depend upon one another on life's journey. Let us pray for our neighbors, for our nation, and for the whole world, that war, violence, and division may give way to unity, justice, love, and peace.
Happy Independence Day to my fellow Americans! Many Blessings,
Held in prayer
Prayer list
Please Pray for These Brave Men and Women Serving in Our Armed Forces
US Air Force:
SrA Jake Ainsworth, Maj James Barrington, 2d Lt Paul Birmingham, Capt Andrew Bossert, Maj Stephanie Bossert, SrA Caleb Brysch, Capt Stephen Chauvin, AB Nicholas Chavez, Capt Benjamin Clements, SSgt Miles Coleman, A1C Alexis Copeland, SSgt Phillip Downey, Lt Col Bashir El-Khoury, Maj James Gregory, SSgt Christopher Hammer, SMSgt Joel Hebert, Maj Ramon Hernandez, Capt Jessica Kirk, SSgt Austin Laird, Capt Shane Lockridge, A1C Andrew Merrifield, 2d Lt Ethan McDonald, Maj Rachel Miller, SSgt Brandon Ojala, Lt Col Zac Pendleton, Capt Joseph Revell, SrA Patrick Rettke, MSgt William Richey, Maj Chad Roberson, Capt Harrison Spexarth, 2d Lt Jackson Spexarth, SSgt Amanda Solis, SSgt Nicholas Wolford
US Army:
1LT Sarah Brock, SPC Andrew Burnett, SSG Jeymi Cruz, SPC Sydney Delahuerta, PFC Francisca Escoto, SPC Eric Gignac, PFC Isaac Gross, SGT Matthew Knight, SFC Simon Martinez, MAJ Michael Moad, 1LT Julian Monroig, MAJ Brandon Nesrsta, COL Ryan Nesrsta, WO2 Patrick Nagorski, SSG Valerie Ortiz, SPC Brandon Patterson, SSG Kyle Perkins, SSgt Emmanuel Thomas, LTC Brian Y'Barbo, CPT Christopher Zavesky
US Marine Corps:
2ndLt Ryan Cunningham, Maj Joshua Butts, Cpl Joel Garza, Cpl Matthew Gwynn, 1stLt Jacob Perez, Lt. Col. Norman Renfro, PFC Edward Spitzenberger
US Navy:
SR Amos Armand, LTJG Rylan Bashinski, MIDN 3/C Julian Brysch, SCPO Carl Caluya, PO1 Randall Carmicheal, LCDR Andrew Duggleby, CM3 Cullen Kelly, SN Houston Martin, SN Gavin Ngo, MIDN 3/C Chanelle Beltran de la Paz, MA3 Marcus Reyes, PO3 Kyle Shenkir, Jr., SN Rand Smith, CAPT Mike Svatek, LCDR John Zendt
US Coast Guard:
CAPT TJ Loftis, Cadet 2/c Manon Murphy CPO Thomas Paz
If you have loved ones in the Armed Services and wish their names be listed in this column and to be remembered in our prayers, please email [email protected]. Include the rank of the individual, their name and their branch of service. Thank you and God Bless America!
We Pray For
Thekla Adam Mose Arellano
Lucia Boone Roland Borel Heberta Briones Illana Briones Susan Brown James Burnett Vickie Burnett Travis Bury
Valerie Cardenas Enrique Castro Charles Chavez Lewis Chavez Rachel Chavez Rosalie Daves Gracie Davis Thomas Doan
Steve Foster
Elizabeth Garcia Ernest Garcia Israel Garcia, Jr. Mariella Gasparini Pat Goodale Tom Gregory, III
Levi Hayford Stacy Hude Hill Brent Howard
Maxwell Kastner Kristy Keathley Chris Lobue Johnny Lobue Sue Lobue Gary Lorance Delfina Losoya Robert Losoya Karen Lowe
Stephanie McFadden Ray McGowan Karri McLeod Kathy Morton Lee Morton
Mary Catherine Natali
Patrick Family Mildred Pesl Dolores Quiroz
David Ross Suzanne Rouen
Rev. Raul Salas, OMI Mark Sanders, Jr. Janet Sandridge Karen Schnautz Ken Shores Julie Smith Lawrence Smith Cathy Soileau Special Needs Families
Unborn In The Womb
Lord Jesus, who went about doing good and healing all, we ask you to bless our friends who are sick. Give them strength in body, courage in spirit, and patience with pain. We ask this through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen
Prayer List Requests
If you have a family member or friend who needs special prayers by our parish community, please consider placing them on the Mary Queen Prayer List after getting their permission. Provide the name to Loretta Delaney at [email protected]. Names will be added to the list for 60 days. Once the initial time is up, we kindly ask that you not renew your request for another 60 days. Due to the overwhelming amount of requests, we will abide by this policy in order to accommodate all new prayer requests.
Staff & Clergy
Who serves here
Rev. Thomas Vellappallil, M.S.
Pastor
Rev. Paul Mandziuk, M.S.
Parochial Vicar
Vince Eklund
Deacon
Darrell Moulton
Deacon
Paul Robison
Deacon
Scott Ryan
Deacon
Max Silva
Deacon
Derick Soares
Deacon
Anita Shorosky
Archivist
Ray Valadez
Bookkeeper
Yolanda Linky
Bookkeeper
Rose Mary Baez
Coordinator of Ministries & Functions
Sherri Lindsey
Communications Coordinator
Loretta Delaney
Receptionist
Eby Kurian, M.A.
Director of Adult Faith Formation, OCIA & Adult Confirmation
Linda Smith
Director of Elementary Faith Formation
Trey Brock
Director of Youth Faith Formation
Sarah Kennepohl
Jr. High Faith Formation Coordinator
Andrea Richards
Faith Formation Administrative Assistant
Jose Arredondo
Director of Liturgy & Music
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