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Join other men from the Austin-area for dinner, evening prayer, and a discussion on the journey of discerning your vocation.

Velada con Jesus ¡Conoce la belleza de la Eucaristía! El último viernes del mes comenzando a las 7:00 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 | https://www.facebook.com/pjhaustin . Comunícate con Yazmin Mani, yazmin-mani@austindiocese.org office o 512-949-2466

This "Together in God's Love" retreat focuses on Catholic marriage as a visible sign of the Holy Trinity and the relationship of Christ to the Church. The weekend includes talks on faith, communication, sexuality, and stewardship in the context of a Catholic marriage. To register please follow this link https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=NRupYQ For more information please contact Luisa de Poo at (512) 949-2487 or luisa-depoo@austindiocese.org

The purpose of this seminar is to help participants begin a journey in awareness of the healing process of nullity (annulment) through a straight-to-the-heart response to persons considering or already seeking a declaration of nullity. The seminar is a time for reflecting on the demise of one's marriage by taking a journey from pain and loneliness to acceptance and healing. For more information, contact Patricia Thompson at (512) 970-7063. To register, click here.

St. Jerome Parish in Waco invites the public to Parish Adoration on Sept. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. The evening will feature Taylor Schroll, a podcast producer and radio show host. Details: sjlifeteen@stjeromewaco.org.

Thank you to all who serve as catechists in our parishes.

Holy Trinity Parish in Corn Hill will host its annual Bazaar Sept. 19 on the parish grounds. Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. A barbecue and fried chicken will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (adults $12/children $6; drive-through available until 12:30 p.m.). There will be live polka music during the meal, children's games, live and silent auctions and kolaches for sale. Hamburgers will be available at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy a day of good food and fun for the whole family! Details: www.holytrinityofcornhill.org.

St. Joseph Parish in Marlin will host its Fall Festival Sept. 19 beginning at 11 a.m. Chicken fajita plates will be served for $10 each. Activities include a bake sale, live music, snow cones and a live auction at 2:30 p.m. Everyone is invited.

The Ladies of Charity and the Lake Travis Thrift Shop are looking for new volunteers with giving hearts. Those in the Austin area who are interested in making friends and serving others are invited to an open house at the Lake Travis Thrift Shop (440 Medical Pkwy. In Lakeway) on Sept. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Come and find out more about the shop and the ladies who work together to make it happen. Find out more at www.laketravisthrift.com/application.

Taco Vocacional | Curso Vocacional Fuiste creado para más de lo que este mundo puede ofrecer. ¡No tengas miedo de lo que se necesita para encontrar la satisfacción que deseas! ¡El viaje en el que Dios te está llamando, vale cada medida de perseverancia y esperanza! Este curso te ayudará a aprender cómo la oración, la comunidad y la diligencia pueden ayudarte a desarrollar un corazón que está abierto a la vocación que Dios tiene en mente para ti.

This course focuses on the people of Israel, from their creation as the chosen people of God to the time of the Roman occupation of their land. The faith journey of the Israelites will serve as a model for an examination of our own faith journey. (16 hours) DEVELOPMENT TRACKS: Level II Catechist/DRE

Join Franciscan Father Albert as he gives a day retreat on the Lord’s Prayer at St. Joseph Parish in Bryan. The retreat is Sept. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. As early as the second century, the Lord's Prayer was referred to as a "summary of the entire Gospel." It was viewed not simply as a prayer method, but also a statement that incorporated all the teachings of Jesus. Cost is $40 which includes lunch. Please register through Cedarbrake.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of the Diocese of Austin invites you to join us on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 6:00pm for our Serving in Hope Virtual Benefit. Listen to impactful stories of people helping people and find out how you, too, can make a difference by supporting our works of charity. To register for this free event, click on www.ssvdp.org/serving-in-hope.

Join us for an Open House. Come meet the YYACM staff and learn about how we can help you in parish ministry.

The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis is beginning a ten-session course that focuses on the RCIA vision, periods, and rites. Presented virtually twice each month from May through September, this study will provide those who serve or are considering serving in the RCIA ministry an opportunity to deepen their knowledge, share experiences, and understand the essential role of the parish community in forming new disciples for Christ.

These are adult formation classes open to all those in ministry and anyone with the desire to learn more about the faith. This five session program offers a general introduction to the theological principles found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Topics include Introduction to Scripture, Creed, Liturgy and Sacraments, Christian Morality and Prayer/Spirituality. (30 hour course). If you have questions, please contact the Office of Evangelization & Catechesis at (512) 949-2464.

La exhortación de Papa Francisco del año 2013, la Alegría del Evangelio y que dirige a toda la iglesia dice: "que en nuestros días resuene el mandamiento de Jesús de ‘ir y hacer discípulos’ en los escenarios y los desafíos siempre nuevos de la misión evangelizadora de la Iglesia, y a la que todos somos llamados a esta nueva salida misionera. (Evangelii Gaudium 20) Con el fin de profundizar la comunión de la iglesia local con el Señor Jesús, incitar su impulso misionero y apoyar al Ministerio de Catequesis, la oficina diocesana de Evangelización y Catequesis continuará su práctica de ofrecer cursos.

Holy Family Parish in Copperas Cove will host its seventh annual Fall Fest Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the parish grounds. Activities include a variety of food, games for all ages, train rides and more.

Join the Central Texas Fellowship of Catholic Men (CTFCM) for a Family Night at the BALLPARK! Father James Misko, vicar general of the Diocese of Austin, will throw out the first pitch at 6:50 p.m. on Sept. 25 at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock as the Round Rock Express take on the Tacoma Rainiers. A portion of each ticket sold goes back to CTFCM. Tickets can be purchased at https://fevo.me/ctfcm (Section Lawn - $12.50 | Section 113 - $20.50).

St. Martin Parish in Tours will host its annual Picnic Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the parish grounds. A fried chicken and sausage dinner with green beans, dressing and cole slaw will be served for $12 per plate. A live auction will begin at 1 p.m. There will also be a country store, games for all ages and fun for the whole family. Details: stmartins.tours@gmail.com.

St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in String Prairie will hold its annual Homecoming Festival on Sept. 26. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Barbecue brisket plates will be sold from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be games and activities for all ages. A live auction will start at 1 p.m. Details: stmarysp.church

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish in Pflugerville will host its annual Fiesta Sept. 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the parish grounds. Activities include live music, dancing, games for all ages, live and silent auctions and fun for the whole family. Details: www.stelizabethpf.org.

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in College Station will host AquinasFest Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the parish grounds. Activities include a live and a silent auction, games for all ages, inflatables, train rides, a country kitchen and much more. Details: stabcs.org/aquinasfest.

St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Austin will host its Fall Festival Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the parish grounds. Activities will include a variety of food booths, games for all ages and fellowship. Details: svdpparish.org.

This course focuses on the people of Israel, from their creation as the chosen people of God to the time of the Roman occupation of their land. The faith journey of the Israelites will serve as a model for an examination of our own faith journey. (16 hours) DEVELOPMENT TRACKS: Level II Catechist/DRE

DRE Bootcamp is offered by the Office of Evangelization & Catechesis. It is an opportunity for new or nearly new Parish Catechetical Leaders / Directors of Religious Education to equip themselves with the knowledge to fulfill their role at the parish. Discussions include curriculum, certification, policies, record keeping, sacramental preparation and much more. For more information, please contact (512) 949-2461.

The 30th annual diocesan Red Mass will be celebrated Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. at St. Mary Cathedral in Austin. Father Doug Jeffers, associate pastor of St. John Neumann Parish in Austin, will be the homilist. Red Mass is a Mass of the Holy Spirit celebrated annually at the opening of the judicial year. This 13th century European custom marked the opening of the parliament and received its name from the red color of the vestments worn by the celebrant and the scarlet robes worn by the Lord High Justices. Today, many cities around the U.S. hold the Red Mass annually in celebration of the legal profession.