Fall Gathering
Kick off the school year with faith, food, and fellowship
Family Picnic and Folk Dance
Saturday, September 26, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Spring Valley Village City Park Pavilion
1025 Campbell Rd, Houston, TX 77055
Mass beforehand
Our Lady of Walsingham is minutes away. Confession at 3:45 p.m., anticipatory Mass at 4:30 p.m.
What we provide
Pizza, salad, drinks, and desserts. Meghan Frato will teach family folk dances after dinner.
What to bring
Blankets and lawn chairs, outdoor games like frisbees and soccer balls, and friends and family.
Friday, September 18, 2026
Join CHECH families on Galveston Island for donuts at Menard Park, then a walk over to Pleasure Pier for Homeschool Day. A relaxed start to a new school year.
Step 1
RSVP with CHECH (free)
Help us bring enough donuts. Free for everyone, members and non-members. Donuts and coffee at Menard Park starting at 9:00 AM.
Step 2
Pier tickets ($19/person)
Tickets are purchased separately through Pleasure Pier and include access to Homeschool Day educational programs. Check-in at the Pier at 10:00 AM.
Must purchase your tickets by 9/15
Schedule of the day
Donuts at Menard Park
Meet CHECH families on the lawn. Casual, no program. Stay as long as you'd like.
Walk to the Pier
Menard Park is a five-minute walk to Pleasure Pier. Head over together or on your own.
Educational tours
Pleasure Pier offers history, math, and science tours during Homeschool Day, included with your ticket.
Lunch and rides until close
Pack a lunch or walk to Wendy's or Chick-fil-A nearby. The Pier is open until 9:00 PM.
Plan your day
A few notes to help you pack and find us
✓What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen, hats, sunglasses
- Water bottles
- A packed lunch (or walk to Wendy's or Chick-fil-A)
- Cash or card for snacks at the Pier
⚑Where to find us
Past fall gatherings
A look back at where we've gathered to kick off the school year
2025
Victorian Style Regency Ball at Holy Rosary
2024
Back to School Mass at UST
2023
Back to School Mass at UST
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