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DOCTORS, NURSES, AND HEALTHCARE WORKERS: The Catholic Healthcare Guild of Central Texas invites you to join us for the 20th annual White Mass to be celebrated by Bishop Joe S. Vásquez Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. at St. Mary Cathedral in Austin. The White Mass will be live-streamed for those who wish to participate virtually. If unable to attend , please consider hosting a gathering at your local parish or hospital. This can be viewed from a link that will be available that evening from smcaustin.org and go to livestream https://www.smcaustin.org/streaming-video-page and/or https://www.facebook.com/smcaustin.

This class focuses on what catechetical leaders need to be, as opposed to what they need to know or do if they are to lead effectively. (4 hours) This is a virtual event. DEVELOPMENT TRACKS: DRE, Discipleship

Young professionals are invited to adoration at the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt in Austin on Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. A social and fellowship will follow in the Movement House. Details: schoenstatt-austin.us.

The annual diocesan Administrative Staff Retreat will be held Oct. 20 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Parish in Corn Hill. Registration will open at 8 a.m. followed by Mass with Bishop Joe Vásquez at 9 a.m. All parishes are invited to send their administrative staff members to this day, which will feature presentations by Father James Misko (vicar general of the Diocese of Austin), Camille Garcia (communications director for the Diocese of Austin) and Paulist Father Bruce Nieli (Missionary of Mercy of Pope Francis). The new 2021-2022 Diocese of Austin will also be distributed to parishes at this meeting. For more information, contact St. Luke Parish at (254) 773-1561 or office@slparish.com.

The Francis Network is open to lay leadership in Catholic parishes and organizations in the Diocese of Austin, as well as priests, pastors, deacons and religious in the Diocese of Austin. For more information, contact Elizabeth Lagoe at 512-949-2468 or sign up at the link below to be placed on the mailing list.

Join Sr. Maria Jose for a great meal and discussion on Wednesday, October 20th at 7 pm at the University Catholic Center, in the St. Luke Room. We will be praying Vespers (Evening Prayer) together and enjoying a wonderful meal. If you have a breviary, bring it along! If you don’t have one, don’t worry, you can use the free iBreviary app. We will be going over Sr. Clare’s book, Discerning Religious Life. Ages 18-35 are welcome! RSVP by clicking on the event title. We will be meeting the third Wednesday of each month for a dinner, and every Wednesday in between to chat about Discerning Religious Life. Please join us for as many meetings as you can make! We look forward to seeing you there!

This is a series of four sessions of marriage formation at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in Austin. Couples preparing for marriage in the Catholic Church are encouraged to register as soon as possible. The four sessions include talks on faith, communication, sexuality and stewardship in the context of Catholic marriage. For more information please contact Luisa De Poo at 512-949-2487 or via email at luisa-depoo@austindiocese.org.

The Youth Ministry Essentials courses are designed for those who work with youth. Please call Tressi Breecher at 512-949-2464 for more information.

This course closely examines the specific leadership skills and competencies that are necessary for a catechetical leader to be effective in a parish setting. (4 hours) DEVELOPMENT TRACKS: DRE, Discipleship This will be a virtual event.

We join the Holy Father, Pope Francis, in launching the diocesan phase of the Synod. A journey of listening, discerning and connecting with the faithful on matters that are challenging to today's Catholics. Celebrate Mass with Bishop Vasquez on Oct. 21 at St. Mary Cathedral starting at 6:30 p.m.

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

St. Michael's Catholic Academy in Austin will host Homecoming and Future Crusader Night Oct. 22 at 5:30 p.m. on the school campus. There will be entertainment for the entire family including food, games, face painting, music and football. Details: smca.com/visit.

St. Albert the Great Parish in Austin will host the Undone Women's Conference Oct. 21-23. Women of all ages are invited. Do you desire to dive deeper into the freedom that you were created for? Do you feel restricted and bound by the knots of sin and shame that conceal the profound beauty of your feminine heart? Immerse yourself in a three-day conference of truth and transformation as the knots of Eve, in us, are undone by Mary’s example of radical receptivity. Through a series of talks, teachings and prayer experiences, you will be invited to become Undone in God’s presence while deeply receiving the truth of your authentic identity. Details: https://jpiihealingcenter.org/events/undone-womens-conference-austin-tx/

St. Paul Parish in Austin will host its Fall Festival Oct. 22 and 23 on the parish grounds. Festivities begin Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. There will be live music and a silent auction. Details: saintpaulaustin.org/fall-festival.

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.

St. Philip Mission in China Spring will host its Oktoberfest Fall Festival Oct. 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a craft fair, silent and live auctions and activities for all ages. German food will be served.

Fall Festival, St. John the Evangelist in Marble Falls St. John the Evangelist in Marble Falls will host its annual Fall Festival on Oct. 24 on parish grounds (105 Hwy 1431 E). There will be a variety of native cuisines, games, a cake walk and live music. For details call 830-693-5134.

St. Martin de Porres Parish in Dripping Springs will host OctoberFest on Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the parish grounds. There will be music, games, food and auctions. Details: stmartindp.org/octoberfest.

St. Louis Parish in Waco will host a festival Oct. 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the parish grounds. There will be live music , laser and archery tag for the kids, games for all ages, a petting zoo and delicious foods.

The St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School Eagle Classic Golf Tournament will be held Oct. 25 at Crystal Falls Golf Club. It begins with an 8:30am shotgun start. Please visit our website - https://saviochs.ejoinme.org/eagleclassic21 - to register to play, register your team and receive a $100 price break, and/or purchase your sponsorship. This is our Booster Clubs largest fundraiser of the year. There is definitely more than one way to take part in helping Savio Booster and Savio Athletics reach their goal! If you are unable to make it to the Golf Tournament this year, please prayerfully consider making a donation to make this year’s endeavor a success. Please email boosterpresident@saviochs.org with any questions. We hope to see you there!

This class focuses on what catechetical leaders need to be, as opposed to what they need to know or do if they are to lead effectively. (4 hours) This is a virtual event. DEVELOPMENT TRACKS: DRE, Discipleship

This is a series of four sessions of marriage formation at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in Austin. Couples preparing for marriage in the Catholic Church are encouraged to register as soon as possible. The four sessions include talks on faith, communication, sexuality and stewardship in the context of Catholic marriage. For more information please contact Luisa De Poo at 512-949-2487 or via email at luisa-depoo@austindiocese.org.

This class teaches catechetical leaders how to recruit, train, support, inspire, supervise, evaluate, and retain catechists in their parishes. (4 hours) DEVELOPMENT TRACKS: DRE, Discipleship, Criminal Justice This will be a virtual event.

¡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 | https://www.facebook.com/pjhaustin . Comunícate con Yazmin Mani, yazmin-mani@austindiocese.org office o 512-949-2466

Take this opportunity to encounter the joyful sisters from various religious communities, hear their discernment stories, and learn about their communities. Their sharing and guidance will shed light on your own discernment journey. We’ll also celebrate Mass and spend time in prayer and adoration. Lunch will be provided. This event is open to young women 16 to 35 years old.

The Religious Education Ministry at St. Monica Parish in Cameron will host its Fall Festival Oct. 30 beginning at 6 p.m. in Simon & George Hall. There will be a scarecrow and saint costume contest as well as games and food.

Cathedral School of Saint Mary in Austin will host its annual Fall Festival on Sunday, October 31, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be Food, Games, Silent Auction and Arts and Crafts Vendors. Please join us on Sunday October 31, 2021, located at 910 San Jacinto Blvd. Austin, Tx. 78701. For more information on the Fall Festival, please go to our school website: www.smcschoolaustin.org. Contact us to partner with us to help make quality Catholic education affordable for students and families. (512) 476-1480.