OACE - Archgh

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 🤍

“Bring them here to me.” — Matthew 14:18

May this Sunday remind us that God can do more with our surrender than we could ever do on our own.

Blessed Sunday 🤍

Under the mantle of Our Lady of Peace, we begin the countdown to AYC 2026. 🕊️

We are officially 9 days away from the conference, and there is no better way to prepare than by placing our youth, adult volunteers, and youth ministers into the hands of our Blessed Mother. Starting TODAY, our entire community is uniting in prayer through this 9-day Novena.

Mary always points us directly to her Son, Jesus. Through this Novena, we ask our Blessed Mother to calm our anxieties, strengthen our families, and open our hearts to the Holy Spirit.

Comment your personal intentions below. Our Lady of Peace, ora pro bonis. ✨🩵

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Whether you’re serving in ministry, leading others, or simply navigating daily life, wisdom begins with listening to God.

May we seek what truly matters and trust that He will guide our steps.

“Give your servant an understanding heart.” (1 Kings 3:9) 🤍

May this Sunday's readings stay with you throughout the week.

May the Holy Spirit guide your prayers, strengthen your heart, and remind you to keep sowing goodness.

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

As we prepare for Youth Ministry Training Day, we are incredibly grateful to our sponsors who have chosen to walk with us. Because of their generosity, we can equip and empower leaders to show up for the next generation.

Thank you to Life Teen International, Adore Ministries and Oblate School of Theology for your vital support! We encourage you all to visit their websites and learn of their missions 🤍

Early bird pricing ends August 8!
📱Register today at: https://archgh.swoogo.com/ymtd26/?i=-Z9BGdVoy4eZDeplzAtvIWospBXLps41

Every teenager deserves someone who simply shows up.

Join us at Youth Ministry Training Day as we grow together in serving the next generation.

🔗 Click here to learn more and register: https://archgh.swoogo.com/ymtd26/?i=-Z9BGdVoy4eZDeplzAtvIWospBXLps41

🚨 Registration is NOW OPEN!

You don’t have to figure it out all by yourself. There is an entire community of leaders across the Archdiocese ready to walk alongside you.

🔗 Learn more and register here:
https://archgh.swoogo.com/ymtd26/?i=-Z9BGdVoy4eZDeplzAtvIWospBXLps41

👉 Tag someone on your ministry team who should join you!

Do you know someone making a difference in Youth Ministry? Now is the time to honor them!

The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Youth Ministry Recognition Awards are officially open for nominations. Sponsored by OACE, these awards celebrate the outstanding adults and youth who pour their hearts into Youth Ministry across our Archdiocesan, Deanery, and parish communities. With several categories available, we need your help to highlight those who truly shine.

These recognition awards will be presented to the recipients by Archbishop Joe S. Vásquez at a ceremony just before Sunday Mass at the Archdiocesan Youth Conference (AYC)!

How to Nominate:
🕊️ Use our quick online form to nominate as many people as you’d like.
🕊️ While you can’t nominate yourself, feel free to pass this post along to a supervisor, pastor, or ministry friend!

🔗 https://linktr.ee/oace.archgh

Message from Tim, OACE Director 🌴

After 47 years of ministry to the young church, 8 here in the great Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, I will be retiring on June 30, 2026.

I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve, and for the amazing gift that you are to the young church. It has been a privilege to share this journey with each of you.