On Sunday, May 30, three graduating high school seniors were presented the Sylvester Leonard Scholarship, awarded by the Knights of Columbus, Council 9794.  Congratulations to Robby, Rebekah, and Erin.

Congratulations to the graduating Senior Class of 2021. St. Philip Parish is so proud of you and will keep you in our prayers...

My dear parishioners, one of the most evocative benedictions ever expressed in human language is St. Paul's farewell blessing to the Church of Corinth. The presiding priest proclaims it in every celebration of the Mass: "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all." [Roman Missal; cf. 2Cor 13:14] It is the greeting of Christians to one another, the holy kiss. [cf. Rom 16:16]...

Registration now open! Come join Catholic teens from the Archdiocese of Galveston Houston as they celebrate their faith.

My dear parishioners, it is the hint of her smile, I suppose, that first caught my attention. Everything about her face contributed to the moment -- her mysterious eyes, her beautiful complexion, her youth. She looked in my direction. I know she saw me, but I can tell she looked at many others as well. She regarded me in such a way that I actually received her smile as a gift. Yet, somehow, I perceived myself to be its cause. She discovered something good in me and shared her happiness. In that moment of recognition, so intense and alive, I had the sense that anyone would feel the way I do. Who told her about me? Why do I have the sense that she knew me before anyone told me her name?

Get your copy of the Women's Guild Cookbook, "Breaking Bread." Books are on display at the main entrance and available for purchase...