Texas Needs Fatima Rosary Rallies: On Monday, November 2, 2026, in observance of All Souls Day, Texas Needs Fatima Ministry will be joining the Daughters of Mary and parishioners from Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Emory (551 E FM 2795, Emory, TX 75440) for Mass at 10:30 am to be followed by the Most Holy Rosary at a local cemetery, in remembrance of the faithful departed – particularly those believed to be undergoing purification in Purgatory. There are plans to return back to the Church for a meal. All are welcome. Please contact Jeanne Holloway at 214-769-7540 for more information.
Advent Retreat: Join us for an Advent Retreat for all faith formation leaders in the Diocese of Tyler. This retreat will feature talks from Rita Martinez, the director of faith formation. All parish ministry leaders are invited to attend, including catechists, OCIA teams, deacons, seminarians, youth ministers, and young adult leaders. The retreat will be on Saturday, November 7 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in the St. Paul Meeting Room at the Diocesan Chancery. Please register here.
Diocese of Tyler Men’s Conference: Every day, men are pulled in a thousand directions. Work, family responsibilities, entertainment, endless distractions, and the pressure to keep moving. Yet beneath it all remains a deeper question: Who is Christ calling you to become? Join men from across the Diocese of Tyler on November 14, 2026 for a day of prayer, fellowship, formation, and renewal centered on the theme Until Christ Is Formed in You (Galatians 4:19). Featuring Bishop Gregory Kelly and acclaimed Catholic speaker Michael Gormley, this conference is an opportunity to strengthen your faith, build authentic brotherhood, and recommit yourself to the mission God has given you. For more information or to register visit www.dioceseoftyler.org/dtmc.
Ordination to the Priesthood: Bishop Kelly and the Vocations Office for the Diocese of Tyler are excited to share that Deacon Joseph Fiorentino will be ordained a priest of the Diocese of Tyler! The ordination Mass will be on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler. Please keep Deacon Fiorentino in your prayers as he continues to prepare for this special occasion!
December
Emmet Cahill – A Celtic Christmas in Tyler: World acclaimed Irish Tenor, Celtic Thunder star Emmet Cahill makes his long awaited return to the U.S. with his “Celtic Christmas” concert on December 15, 2026 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Chapel of Sts. Peter and Paul in Tyler (1435 E. Southeast Loop 323, Tyler). Emmet has been thrilling audiences across the states for many years with powerful renditions of majestic Church hymns and widely adored Irish Classics. Join the star of Celtic Thunder and America’s favorite Irish son, Emmet Cahill, for an evening of wonderful holiday music for the whole family to enjoy. Please purchase tickets here.
January
Christian Initiation Formation Day: Do you want to help others in their search for Jesus Christ? Are you looking for skills to help them on their journey? Do you want to build or start a Christian Initiation Team in your parish? We can help you! No matter where you are in your journey, just starting out or a “seasoned” leader, there is always more to learn, more to understand, and more to share. Gaining (or strengthening) the skills you need is essential to success. This event will be held in the St. Paul Meeting Room (back door of the Chancery) on Saturday, January 17, 2027 from 9:00 a.m-2:00 p.m. A $10 lunch is included. Pay at the door but let us know how many are coming! For more information and to RSVP, please contact Susan Wells at swells1116@aol.com (903-235-5693) or Deacon Trevor Wells at T1900Wells@aol.com (903-720-5355).
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