Greater Houston Founders Club
| | | So you also, when you have done all that is commanded you, say "We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty." | Luke 17:10 |
 | Club news | | | Welcome to the Houston Founders Club web site!
For a detailed schedule of events, please see "Regular Events" below and check for variations in location and time. We look forward to an exciting schedule of outstanding events. Hope to see you there! Houston Founders Club July Meeting
July 22, 2008 In a year marking the 40th anniversary of Humanae Vitae, the Houston Founders met for an appropriate and worthwhile topic: "The Theology of the Body". The speaker, Rev. Tom Byrne, began with a review of the recent publications available on the topic, which were passed out for review. Given the breath of the topic, his material was well organized and presented, and at a level all could enjoy and learn as well. The discussion that followed focused primarily on the errors that have been propagated by both clergy and teachers over the years, the impact this has had on the laity, and what can be done in the future to incorporate these teachings in to parish catechetical programs. At the end of the meeting we united in prayer with all Founders, and prayed the official 'Founder's Prayer,' recently approved by the University. 
Guest speaker Fr. Tom Byrne discussing John Paul II's work
"The Theology of the Body". 
Fr. Tom Byrne discussing the issues
associated with evening's topic. 
Houston Club members enjoying another fine meal and fellowship. 
Houston Club members with Fr. Byrne.  Andrew Middleton and Krista Leigh Mayer reviewing
'Theology of the Body' resources passed out during the meeting. Join us at our next event! |
| Club leadership | | | Our leaders are our trusted servants who serve both the Founders and Ave Maria University with the support of the local Founders and the National Founders Office. Any Houston Founder wishing to join our team may call the contact person at the end of this page. Coordinator | Rich May | Co-Coordinator | John Burford | Registration | Lorayne Anderson | Correspondence | Karen Davis | | Outreach | Judy Najarain, Sandy Noser |
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| REgular events | | | Each month, we gather together as Founders and friends to learn and be inspired by great speakers from Ave Maria University and the local community on a featured topic. All are welcome to attend our events where you will also hear the most recent updates on Ave Maria University, Ave Maria Town, enjoy good food, and visit with friends. | What: | Founders Club Dinner meeting. | | When: | Fourth Tuesday of the month: | | | • 6:30 p.m. Registration • 7:15 p.m. Dinner | | Where: | Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1700 Smith (at Pease) - Downtown Houston | | Cost: | $25.00 per person (includes dinner and speaker).
Please consider sponsoring a clergy, religious or seminarian. | | RSVP: | Call 281-488-5591 or e-mail: kld823@sbcglobal.net no later than the Thursday before the event (no cancellations after this date).
To save time, mail your check made payable to "Ave Maria University"
to: Lorayne Anderson, 447 Richvale Lane Houston, Tx. 77598
Events are open to all. Bring a friend! |
Schedule | Date | Topic | Speaker | Tuesday,
Aug. 26,
2008 | The Co- Cathedral
of the Sacred Heart -The Soul of the City | Bishop Rizzotto was ordained to the priesthood in 1956 and has served in parishes in both Houston and Port Arthur and as pastor at All Saints, St. Francis de Sales, and St. Cecilia's parishes in Houston. He was ordained bishop in 2001 and retired 2006. He still serves as Chair of the Priest Personnel Board, Vicar of African American Catholics, Vicar of Ethnic Ministries, & the Director for Secretariat of Chaplaincy Services & Clergy Formation. In the past, he served as Officialis of the Marriage Tribunal, Diocesan Consultor to the Bishop, President of the Senate of Priests, and Diocesan Coordinator of the Liturgical Commission. | Tuesday,
Sept. 23,
2008 | Crossing the Tiber | Rev. Bruce Noble and Rev. David Noble are brothers, twins, and Catholic priests. Both went on to St. Francis Theological College before being ordained as deacons and then priests into the Anglican Archdiocese of Brisbane. They both served for five years before their paths diverged. Fr. Bruce left Australia for Oxford, England. Fr. David went to New York from the Outback via Tasmania. Both conducted Episcopal Marriage Encounters for over a thousand weekends before becoming Catholic, being ordained and serving as chaplains for twenty years. Fr. Bruce is now the pastor at Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Church in Houston. | Tuesday,
Oct. 28,
2008 | End of Life Issues - What does the Church Say? | Fr. Joseph C. Howard is a Moral Theologian and Bioethicist who is a graduate student at Catholic University. He has been widely published in the Linacre Quarterly. Fr. Howard was appointed Adjunct Professor/Teaching Fellow for undergraduate bioethics at Catholic University Fall 2006. He is presently Parochial Vicar at St. Michael's Parish in Houston. |
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| Special events | | | There are many exciting events and programs at Ave Maria University that are available to the general public. Especially note the following events and consider checking the Event Calendar on our website. |
| How to participate | | | We invite you to help make our events a success! If you are interested in helping with the Houston Founders Club, please contact us at the number below. |
| contact information | | | Rich May
Phone: 281-488-2525 or 281-753-5609
4219 Olive Oak Ct.
Houston, TX 2525 |
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