St. Laurence 

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.

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.