Spirituality in Action | Order Of Malta American Association

About the Order The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and Malta is one of the oldest institutions of Western and Christian civilization. The 13,500 Knights and Dames remain true to its principles – nurturing, witnessing and protecting the faith and serving the poor and the sick.

Houston Spirituality in Action

Four members of the Houston area prepare and serve lunch to approximately 300-350 homeless men, women, & children every Monday through Friday. This projected originated in 2008.

: Gail Burbridge Federal Association, Pete Gandolfo-American Association at Martha’s Kitchen

: Mary and Bob Doyle at Martha’s Kitchen

Prison Ministry

Two members of the Houston Area, in conjunction with the Federal Association, distribute Bibles and Prayer Books to those in the Harris County jails. They provide the ‘Heaven speaks to Prisoners’ pamphlets to the chaplain of Correctional Ministries of Archdiocese of Galveston/Houston for distribution in the Harris County jails.

Members also participate in the pen pal program, led by the Federal Association. They write letters to prisoners and design and print prayer cards. This project originated in Houston in 2013.

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Houston Spirituality in Action

Martha’s Kitchen

Prison Ministry

Order of Malta, American Association, U.S.A.