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The next segment in the Faith Formation Basic Course, Introduction to Sacred Scripture/Introducción a las Escrituras will be offered in the Diocese of Amarillo in October and November, according to School Sister of Notre Dame Sister María Elena Ferrer, diocesan coordinator of Faith Formation.

The public is invited to attend a Dinner and American Spiritual Fall Concert, featuring the Holy Cross Catholic Academy Choir and Band Tuesday, Oct. 17 in the Monsignor Francis A. Smyer Activity Center at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 South Washington.

The Sisters of Prayer Town are in need of volunteers to help process the Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ annual Mailing Project, set for Saturday, Oct. 28 through Thursday, Nov. 2.

The public is invited to attend a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Patrick J. Zurek in observance of All Souls Day, set for Thursday, Nov. 2 at 9:00am in the Mausoleum at Llano Cemetery, 2900 South Hayes.

Bishop Patrick J. Zurek will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the seventh annual Red Mass Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 6:30pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 South Washington. Federal Magistrate Judge Renee H. Toliver of the Northern District of Texas will be the keynote speaker.

The following statement was issued by Bishop Patrick J. Zurek on Aug. 28:

The annual Capuchin Spiritual Alliance celebration is set for Saturday, Sept. 30, at St. Lucien’s Chapel and at the Diocesan Pastoral Center.

St. Joseph School will host its annual Fall Carnival Saturday, Oct. 7 from noon to 7:00pm on the school grounds at 4118 South Bonham.

Volunteers are needed to assist in two Kolbe Prison Retreats scheduled this fall, according to Deacon Jessie Guerrero, diocesan Prison Ministry Coordinator.

The 76th annual Nazareth Labor Day Picnic and fundraiser to benefit Holy Family Church is set for Sunday, Sept. 3.

A Church on Fire Conference, sponsored by the diocesan Respect Life Ministries office, will be offered Thursday, Sept. 28 through Saturday, Sept. 30 in Monsignor DiBenedetto Hall at St. Hyacinth Church, 4500 West Hills Trail.

Hundred Fold Workshop—Forming a Vocation-Friendly Parish, presented by the diocesan Vocation Office, will be offered in English and Spanish Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10:00am to 3:30pm in the Conference Center of the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 4512 NE 24th.

The annual Fall Ball to benefit Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle will take place Saturday, Sept. 23, beginning at 6:00pm in the gymnasium at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 4100 South Coulter.

Parishes throughout the Diocese of Amarillo have announced Mass Schedules for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Tuesday, Aug. 15.

Assignments for five priests have been announced by Bishop Patrick J. Zurek.

The 81st annual Fall Convention for the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) will take place two months from now, but a deadline for a major presentation at the convention has been set.

Preparations continue for the annual RadioThon to benefit St. Valentine Catholic Radio.

World Youth Day 2019 in Panama is 20 months away, but the planning for the delegation representing the Diocese of Amarillo has begun.

Internationally acclaimed Catholic musician Audrey Assad will perform in concert Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 7:00pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 South Washington.

The Catholic Bishops of Texas join Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, in offering their sincerest condolences to the families of the migrants who were tragically killed as human smuggling or trafficking victims from heat exhaustion and suffocation in San Antonio.