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The Legion of Mary at St. Martin de Porres Parish in Dripping Springs will host the third 2000 Hail Marys Devotion on Oct 5 from 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. This is a come-and-go event throughout the day.

Father Kevin Rai leads Marian Mornings on first Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon at St. Elizabeth Parish in Pflugerville. The morning includes Mass, a teaching, prayer time, silence and time for the sacrament of reconciliation.

St. John Neumann Parish in Austin host a Mass for Vocations followed by a Holy Hour for Vocations at 8:45 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month.

This event is designed for young men, ages 14-49, to help you discern a vocation to the priesthood. It is an opportunity to meet many priests from our Diocese, hear their discernment stories, and learn about the priesthood. We’ll also celebrate Mass and spend time in prayer and adoration. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. There is no cost – just register at austinvocations.com

The St. Mary Cathedral Parish Picnic will take place at Camp Mabry off MoPac in Austin on October 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All are invited for fellowship for food, fun, games, live music, and more! Address for Camp Mabry: 2200 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703.

St. Mary Church of the Assumption in Waco hosts a Mass and Holy Hour for Vocations on the first Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. All are welcome!

Join the Fall Festival at St. Mary Parish in Pin Oak on Saturday, Oct 5, 2024. There will be an outdoor Mass at 3.30 pm followed by dinner from 5 pm – 7 pm. Adult and All-To-Go plates $15, Children’s Plate dine-in only $5. Beef and Pork BBQ with potatoes, beans, Homemade noodles, coleslaw, homemade bread, dessert and tea. The live Silent Auction will start at 6 pm. Games and Free Kids Zone.

A Filipino Mass is celebrated on the first Saturday of the month at 4 p.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Austin. Fellowship follows right after the Mass at the Parish Activity Center. It’s a potluck dinner, so please bring a dish to share. Come and join us and meet your kababayan!

St. Mary Parish in Hearne will host its Homecoming and Fall Festival Oct. 6 on the parish grounds. The day begins with a bilingual Mass. A spaghetti dinner will be served beginning at 11 a.m. Activities include live and silent auctions, a variety of foods, games for all ages and fun. All are welcome!

Nos reunimos mensualmente. Si trabajas con Latino Middle School, High School o Young Adults, (Latinos de Secundaria, Preparatoria o Jóvenes Adultos) estas reuniones son para ti.

Good Shepherd Parish in Johnson City will host its annual Mexican Dinner on Oct. 6. Serving will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include homemade cheese enchiladas, taco, tamale, rice, beans, salsa, dessert, and drink.

The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist will host a Rosary Crusade Oct. 6 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Priory in Georgetown. The crusade will begin with a perpetual rosary from noon to 4 p.m., then there will be adoration and solemn vespers, and benediction and light refreshments will conclude the day. All are welcome!

Important Election Dates 2024-2025

This event is designed for young men, ages 14-49, to help you discern a vocation to the priesthood. It is an opportunity to meet many priests from our Diocese, hear their discernment stories, and learn about the priesthood. We’ll also celebrate Mass and spend time in prayer and adoration. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. There is no cost – just register at austinvocations.com

At this Mass, Vicar General Rev. James Misko will celebrate and recognize scouts from Scouts BSA, Girl Scouts, and American Heritage Girls who have earned a religious emblem or award in the previous year.  Eagle Scouts and Gold Award and Stars and Stripes awardees are invited to attend.

The Rosary Circle Society will be hosting a public square Rosary rally on Saturday, October 12 at 12:00 noon at the Burleson County Courthouse in Caldwell. This public square Rosary, sponsored by America Needs Fatima, will be one of over 22,000 rallies that will take place all across the United States on that day. Please join us in offering reparation for the sins and offenses committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary and to fervently pray for the conversion of the United States. Our nation is in great need of public prayer, repentance and conversion. We ask God to save America through the Rosary of His Most Holy Mother. Please arrive a little early to find a good seat and please bring your own chair or pillow/blanket to sit on. We ask that you invite friends and family to attend (Catholic and Non-Catholic - we are all children of God and are in need of our Mother's intercessions). Water and light refreshments will be served following the Rosary. Thank you and God Bless - hope to see you all there!

St. Margaret Parish in Giddings will host an America Needs Fatima Rosary Oct. 12 at noon at the KC hall on Hwy 77S in Giddings.

Church of the Visitation in Westphalia will host its 117th Picnic on Oct. 13 on the parish grounds and in the parish hall. There will be a meal, live auction, music, baked goods, crafts and games. The recently rebuilt sanctuary and Little School Museum will be open for all to tour. All are welcome!

St. Joseph Parish and Academy in Killeen will host their annual Fest-Of-All Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the parish grounds. Activities include a cake walk, white elephant sale, vendors, a variety of foods, games for all ages and much more.

Bishop Joe Vásquez and the Schoenstatt Fathers will offer Mass in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt in Austin on Oct. 13 at 10:30 a.m. After Mass, all are invited to enjoy a family day with food and fun at the shrine. Details: www.Schoenstatt-Austin.us.

Join the Fall Festival at St Mary Parish in Lampasas on Sunday, October 13, 2024 (from 11 am to 4 pm). There will be dances and music performances, food, game booths, and a silent auction.

Hosted by the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services | Join us for our first webinar in the October Financial Exploitation Awareness Series! Older Americans lose 28.3 BILLION Dollars each year to financial exploitation. How do these vultures land their victims? Hear first-hand accounts and learn what makes it so challenging to remove someone from an exploiter's grasp.

An evening of spiritual integration and rejuvenation honoring all healthcare workers | Presented by the Diocese of Austin and Catholic Healthcare Professionals of Central Texas

Hosted by the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services | This webinar will explore the critical role that faith communities and leaders play in addressing domestic violence and human trafficking.

The University Catholic Center in Austin will display a beautiful exhibition of 64 Eucharistic miracles from 20 countries around the world on October 17, 2024 from 2 to 7 p.m. The address is 2010 University Avenue. For more information, call the University Catholic Center at (512) 476-7351.

World renowned speaker and author Christopher West, along with critically acclaimed musician, Mike Mangione, are coming to St. John Neumann Parish in Austin on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. with an all new event called MADE FOR MORE: VISIONS OF THE PROMISED LAND. Tickets are on sale now and will sell out, get yours today online at aftontickets.com/M4MAUSTIN . You will not want to miss this awesome and inspiring event! Please contact Kayla Williams-DiNardo at [email protected] if you would like more information.

St. Philip Parish in China Spring will host Oktoberfest on Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the parish grounds. A German meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $12 per plate. There will a silent auction and a live auction, as well as live music, games, a bake sale and much more!

Fall Fest is an annual event filled with activities for the entire community, providing an opportunity for us to come together to share time and talent for the good and enjoyment of all.

The Sts. Cyril and Methodius Legion of Mary invites all to participate in a Fatima Public Square Rosary on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 11AM, in the Granger City Park. Prayers of reparation will be offered for the disrespect of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and for the conversion of the United States. Through Our Lady’s intercession, may God’s mercy appease the public tragedy and suffering. Please bring a chair. For more information call Lillie Huf 512-694-2801

Pope Francis invites the entire Church to support mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe, where priests, religious and lay leaders serve the world’s most vulnerable communities. Please keep the Pope’s missions in your prayers and be generous in next week’s collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith.

St. Helen Parish in Georgetown will host its annual Fall Festival Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the parish grounds. There will be food, games, music, rummage sale and more. Enjoy a day of good food and fun for the whole family! For more information, visit www.sainthelens.org/festival.

St. Luke Parish in Temple will host its annual festival Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the parish grounds. Activities include food booths and trucks, a gourmet bakery, petting zoo, face painting and games for all ages.

St. Paul Parish in Smithville will host the annual Fall Festival Oct. 20 on the parish grounds. A lunch of barbecue chicken and sausage with all the trimmings and dessert will be served for $14 per plate. Plates-to-go begin at 11 a.m. There will be a a live auction, a market of homemade items, games for all ages and a silent auction. Live music will go on throughout the day. Please join us for fun and fellowship!

Join the Fall Festival at Good Shepherd in Lometa on Sunday, Oct 20, 2024 (11 am to 2 pm or until the food runs out). Plates include two tacos, beans, rice, dessert, and a beverage for $10/plate.

Holy Qurbono (Holy Mass) in the Syro Malankara Catholic Rite is celebrated every third Sunday of the month at the chapel of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish in Pflugerville at 3:30 p.m. The celebrant of the Holy Mass is Father Saji Lukose, associate pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish.

Important Election Dates 2024-2025

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is now accepting applications for the biannual Citizens’ Academy. The Citizens’ Academy aims to foster meaningful partnerships with the citizens of Gatesville and surrounding counties, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of the various functions of the TDCJ. The program will feature special presentations and tours by leadership from different agency departments.

Hosted by the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services | Join us in our October Financial Exploitation Awareness Month webinar series. This week will be a discussion of the importance of a will, what happens if you do not have a will, how do wills and trusts differ, and the major indicators that a person might consider a trust over a will in Texas.

The purpose of this training is to educate & inform the audience an overview of Adult Protective Services & reporting requirements. This training covers the basics for reporting through the hotline & online reporting system. The audience will gain a better understanding of legal definitions of abuse, neglect, & financial exploitation, the reporting & investigation process & services APS provide when maltreatment has been confirmed.

Join the Office of Stewardship & Development and Rob Hugos from Texas Trust Law for the upcoming webinar: “Welcome to Texas! Is Your Will or Estate Plan Up to Date?” This webinar will help you learn the things you need to know about updating your will or other estate plans when you move to Texas from another state.

Dinner, recognition and entertainment for all clergy. Married couples purchase tickets for $60 to offset the cost of the free event being provided to all clergy. Email [email protected] for more information.

One Parish One Prisoner, a Reentry program, will host an information session at St. Ignatius Martyr Parish. This program is converting and training congregations to be welcoming spaces for ALL of our brothers and sisters returning home from prison.

¡Conoce la belleza de la Eucaristía! El último viernes del mes comenzando a las 7:30 PM Rosario y 8 PM Misa Inter-parroquial. Jóvenes adultos comparten el Pan de Vida con alegría en parroquial local. (Live) por la página de Facebook.

This event is designed for young men, ages 14-49, to help you discern a vocation to the priesthood. It is an opportunity to meet many priests from our Diocese, hear their discernment stories, and learn about the priesthood. We’ll also celebrate Mass and spend time in prayer and adoration. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. There is no cost – just register at austinvocations.com

Are you interested in facilitating a Religious Emblem program for middle and high school students (Ad Altre, Pope Pius XI, Mary the First Disciple, Missio, Women of Integrity)? Register for our upcoming LAF / REC (Lay Apostolate Formation and Religious Emblem Couselor) training.

All scouts, scouting families and scout leaders are invited to join Fr. Will Rooney and the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting for a 5-mile hike around Lake Georgetown on our journey to be apostles of faith. The day will begin at 10 a.m. Bring your own lunch and water bottle.

Join the Fall Festival for St. Margaret Parish in Giddings on Sunday, Oct 27, 2024 (10.30 a.m.) at The Silos on 77. Featuring live music, BBQ Chicken, Mexican, Tamales, Silent Auction (at 1 p.m.), and games. The Silos on 77 location: 1031 Co Rd 223, Giddings, TX 78942

Knights of Columbus Council 1235 and Catholic Daughters from St. Mary Parish in Taylor will host a BBQ Chicken Dinner on Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the KC Hall in Taylor. Plates are $15 each. Proceeds go to scholarships and community programs.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is now accepting applications for the biannual Citizens’ Academy. The Citizens’ Academy aims to foster meaningful partnerships with the citizens of Gatesville and surrounding counties, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of the various functions of the TDCJ. The program will feature special presentations and tours by leadership from different agency departments.

The Mercy of God Prayer Center will host a five-week Book Study/Retreat on Dr. Bob Schuchts’ book “Do You Want to Be Healed? A10-Day Scriptural Retreat With Jesus.” Participants will meet on Thursdays: Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21 and Dec. 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the LifeTeen House on the St. Thomas More Parish campus. Deacon Dan Lupo will lead participants in this retreat to facilitate healing encounters with Jesus. Note: please get the book and read the first two chapters before the first meeting. Registration is required. Visit www.mogpc.org/register.