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Parishes in the Diocese of Amarillo have announced their schedules for Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday, Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21.

They are here to serve the King of Kings. They are the King’s men.

The faithful are invited to attend and participate in the annual Chrism Mass on Tuesday, April 16 at 7:00pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 South Washington.

Seating is limited and ticket sales have been brisk for the seventh Bishop’s Gala, taking place Friday, May 3 at Amarillo Country Club, 4800 Bushland Blvd.

The ninth annual St. Joseph’s Festival is set for Sunday, May 5 from noon to 7:00pm at the church, 4122 South Bonham, Amarillo.

St. Mary’s Church in Umbarger will host its seventh annual Frühlingsfest, or Spring Festival, Saturday, May 4 in the parish hall at 22830 Pondaseta Road.

Tickets are still available for the Catholic Student Center at West Texas A&M University’s Chance to Win fundraiser to raise needed funds for the purchase of four heating and air conditioning units.

All First Degree Knights, First Degree candidates and those wishing to join the Knights of Columbus are encouraged to attend a First, Second and Third Degree Exemplification, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council #1450 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 South Washington. The exemplifications are set for Saturday, May 18, beginning at 8:30am in the Monsignor Francis A. Smyer Reception Room.

This is the first story in a series CNS is doing called Children at Risk on child sexual abuse in the U.S.