Catechist Seminar: The Department of Faith Formation will host a Catechist Training Seminar on Saturday, March 16 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Longview from 8am-2:30pm. Sessions will be available in English and Spanish and focus on confirmation and discipleship. All catechists are invited to attend. Register here.
Texas Needs Fatima Rosary Rally: Texas Needs Fatima Ministry is hosting a bi-lingual Eucharistic Rosary Rally at Saint Boniface Catholic Church, (318 South Broad St, Chandler, TX) on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Please join us as we pray before the Blessed Sacrament for the Church and all your personal intentions. All are welcome and encouraged to come. Visit texasneedsfatima.org or contact Jeanne at 214-769-7540 for more information.
Chrism Mass: The Chrism Mass will take place at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 11 am.
Diocesan Women’s Retreat: The 2024 Diocesan Women’s Retreat will be held on March 23, 2024 from 10am-4pm at the W.T. Brookshire Conference Center in Tyler. The theme for this year’s retreat is They That Wait and will feature keynote presentations from Heather Khym, Rachel Bulman, and Regina Boyd. For more information or to register for the retreat, please visit https://stphilipinstitute.org/events.
Women’s Discernment Encounters: The Dominican Sisters of Fatima will be hosting discernment sessions for women ages 18-35 who would like to know more about the religious life. The next meeting will be March 23, 2024 from 9am-3pm at Our Lady of Victory Church, (3300 Clarksville St, Paris, TX 75460). Sessions will be offered the 4th Saturday of each month from February to May 2024. For more information contact Sr. M. Andrea Falconer, OP at (903)401-9950 or hdfparis.smaf@gmail.com.
April 2024
Right to Life of East Texas Banquet and Annual Fundraiser: Right to Life of East Texas will hold their Celebrate Life Banquet and Annual Fundraiser on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Holiday Inn North, Infinity Center in Longview. Doors open at 5pm. The event includes a presentation from guest speaker Joe Pojman, PhD, a silent auction, pro-life awards, dinner and more. Reservations are required: $50/seat, $400/table of 8. A printable reservation form can be found on the website http://www.righttolifeofeasttexas.org. For more information contact Pamela Payne 903-472-2277 or Susan Wells 903-235-5693.
Marquette NFP Class: A Marquette Method NFP class will be held on April 6, 2024 at the St. Paul Meeting Room at the Diocese of Tyler Chancery. Linda Chao, RN will be the class instructor. The Marquette Method is a scientific, evidence-based method of NFP that uses an at-home fertility monitor to measure fertility hormones. Group classes are intended for women/couples in regular cycles. Cost is $50/couple and includes formal follow-ups. For more information visit https://stphilipinstitute.org/events/marquette-method-group-class/ or contact Linda Chao at lindachao@gmail.com.
Women’s Discernment Encounters: The Dominican Sisters of Fatima will be hosting discernment sessions for women ages 18-35 who would like to know more about the religious life. The next meeting will be April 27, 2024 from 9am-3pm at Grace of Our Lady of Victory Church, (3300 Clarksville St, Paris, TX 75460). Sessions will be offered the 4th Saturday of each month from February to May 2024. For more information contact Sr. M. Andrea Falconer, OP at (903)401-9950 or hdfparis.smaf@gmail.com.
May 2024
Project Rachel Retreat: Project Rachel’s one day Retreat is a life-giving journey for women who struggle with the emotional and spiritual pain caused by abortion, where they can experience the mercy and compassion of God. This retreat helps the suffering soul to begin the healing journey by finding a voice and transforming the pain of the past into hope for the future. The next retreat will be held on May 4, 2024. For more information and to register, call or text 903-539-2941 or visit http://www.sanctityoflifetyler.org/project-rachel.html.
St. Patrick Catholic School Green and Gold Gala: St. Patrick Catholic Classical School will hold their annual Green and Gold Gala on May 18, 2024, from 6-10pm at the Pitser Garrison Civic Center (601 N. Second St., Lufkin, TX). The evening will include dinner, dancing, and a live and silent auction. Proceeds benefit improvements to St. Patrick School and resources for the students. For sponsorship or ticket information contact St. Patrick Catholic School at 936-634-6719 or visit http://stpatricklufkin.com/gala-2024/.
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