Ascencion Amado
Director of Outreach Ministry
281-370-3401 EXT.5000
[email protected]
Grace Ministry offers social and educational opportunities for individuals with special needs, their families and friends in a safe and welcoming environment. We strive to reach out to parish families, families from the surrounding community, and area organizations to offer networking opportunities and act as a resource for children and adult individuals with disabilities, their parents, and their caregivers. We encourage families to become active in our parish programs where they can be welcomed and accepted into the full life of the church. Individuals of all ages and disabilities, physical, mental and emotional, are welcome.
Grace Ministry is collaborating with Treasures of Joy, a local disabilities organization, to bring social events to our parish - Bingo Game Nights and dances. The local parish and community is invited.
Upcoming Events:
October 15, 2022 3:00-7:00 p.m. Bingo Game Night and Dinner McGivney Hall
October 22, 2022 5:15 p.m. Sensory Friendly Mass Church
December 18, 2022 6:30-8:30 p.m. Parish Live Nativity Event In Front of Church
January 21, 2023 3:00-7:00 p.m. Winter Dance McGivney Hall
March 18, 2023 3:00-7:00 p.m. Bingo Game Night and Dinner McGivney Hall
May 20, 2023 3:00-7:00 p.m. Bingo Game Night and Dinner McGivney Hall
For more information: [email protected]
Ministry Coordinators:
Mary Ann Schultz - Co-chair and Activities Coordinator
Mary Wright - Co-chair and Event Coordinator
Paulette McNulla - Volunteer Coordinator
Sacramental Preparation:
By welcoming developmentally disabled people into full and active participation in the Church the parish builds up the Body of Christ. If you have a family member with special needs who has not prepared and received sacraments, please contact the St. Ignatius Loyola Formation Office for information.
Advocates:
If you need assistance speaking to the appropriate person to receive resources, sacraments, etc. please email us at: [email protected]
Parent Support:
During the events parents are invited to network and share with other parents and volunteers to gain practical, emotional and spiritual support.
Volunteers Needed:
Volunteers are needed to socialize with individuals with special needs and help them feel welcome in the St. Ignatius community. If you have a heart for this ministry and are willing to assist at events - serving food, leading games, organizing a craft, etc. - please contact us at [email protected]
Supportive Organizations:
National Catholic Partnership on Disability ncpd.org
Autism Society of Texas texasautismsociety.org/tag/houston/
Down Syndrome Association of Houston dsah.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness namigreaterhouston.org