All are invited to begin this Advent & Christmas season with the annual Live Nativity scene presented by the St. John Paul II High School students. There is no cost to enter and all ages are welcome. The entrance is located at Bishop Garriga Middle School (3114 Saratoga Blvd) with yummy hot chocolate awaiting your arrival.
Experience the transformative power of prayer by following in the footsteps of holy men and women like Saint Benedict, Saint Teresa of Avila, and Saint Ignatius of Loyola. All are invited to join this FREE three-week mini-course led by seminarian Javier Ebertowski and delve into the rich spiritual traditions of the Church. This spiritual journey will take place every Tuesday from December 5th through 19th at St. Juliana Hall at Most Precious Blood Church from 7-8:30 p.m. Bring your bible, notepad, and a friend!
On Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 6-7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church (900 S. Shoreline Blvd) in the Fellowship Hall all ages are invited to kick-off the Advent season with a fun night of fellowship, friends, family, and yummy food! Come in your Christmas PJs, enjoy breakfast for dinner, then visit a variety of Advent activity stations to prepare our hearts and homes for this Holy season. Reserve your seat>>
The annual Corpus Christi Cathedral's Christmas concert with choir and instrumentalists. Get into the spirit of Christmas early this year! All are welcome to this event. Get your FREE seating passes now!
"No sin would touch her, so that she would be a fitting and worthy vessel of the Son of God. The Immaculate Conception does not refer to the virginal conception and the birth of Christ, but rather to Mary's being conceived without inheriting Original Sin." (United States Catholic Catechism for Adults, 142-143) On this Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of Obligation, attend Mass and pray the Hail Mary before meals.
First Baptist Church (3115 Ocean Dr) will host a "Breakfast with Santa" on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 8:30-11 a.m. in their Recreation Center. The cost is $3 for ages 3-12 and $4 for ages 13 and up. This annual event is fun for all ages!
St. John the Baptist Parish is hosting their 3rd annual Pro-Life Rosary Walk on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 9-10 a.m. All are welcome to join in celebrating the sanctity of life and to demonstrate a peaceful pro-life presence in our community. Click to RSVP to this FREE event and order your matching Pro-Life t-shirt.
The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and to the anniversary of Our Lord’s birth on Christmas. From the earliest days of the Church, people have been fascinated by Jesus’ promise to come back. But the scripture readings during Advent tell us not to waste our time with predictions. Advent is not about speculation. Our Advent readings call us to be alert and ready, not weighted down and distracted by the cares of this world (Lk 21:34-36). Like Lent, the liturgical color for Advent is purple since both are seasons that prepare us for great feast days. Advent also includes an element of penance in the sense of preparing, quieting, and disciplining our hearts for the full joy of Christmas. (From United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) Click for today's readings >>
Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament Benefitting Council #3110 on Monday, Dec. 11 at River Hills Country Club (4225 River Hill Drive) from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Entry fee $95 per player or $380 per team. Register by Dec. 4.
On Tuesday, Dec. 12 all are invited to gather at Mother Julia's Chapel (402 E. Richard Ave., Kingsville) at 5:30 a.m. for prayer and songs. Rosary and procession to St. Martin of Tours Church will begin at 6 a.m. Mass will begin at St. Martin Church at 6:30 a.m. Reception at St. Martin Parish hall (504 E. Ella Ave.) after morning Mass.
On Dec. 12 at Sacred Heart Parish(1322 Comanche, Corpus Christi) there will be Mass at 5:30 a.m. followed by a reception in the Grotto and recitation of the rosary at 10 a.m. The Guadalupanas are sponsoring this FREE event that is open to the public. Everyone is invited to give thanks to Our Lady!
Everyone is invited to gather in front of the mural of Our Lady of Guadalupe at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 6:30 a.m. to sing Las Mañanitas followed by the recitation of the Rosary at 7 a.m. and the distribution of roses at 7:45 a.m. Mass will start at 8 a.m., followed by a dance in honor of the Blessed Mother, breakfast and fellowship.
On Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 7:30 a.m. Sacred Heart - Rockport invites all to their annual celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The celebration will begin with the recitation of the Rosary as all process around the neighborhood, then enter the Church to hear the story of Tepeyac, followed by a Mariachi Mass. Breakfast and fellowship to follow in the Narthex.
On Tuesday, Dec. 12 immediately following the 8:15 a.m. Mass, St. Pius X 5th grade students will reenact the apparitions of Juan Diego of Our Lady of Guadalupe. All are welcome to join us for Mass and the tradition of the reenactment held each year. There is no cost to attend.
The 6th-grade students at St. Patrick School will present a play for Our Lady of Guadalupe on Tuesday, Dec. 12 in celebration of her feast day with a morning and evening performance. The first performance will be following the 8:30 a.m. Mass and the second performance will be at 7 p.m. in the church. All are invited. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!
Join this year’s Diocesan Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12 with a public procession starting at Sacred Heart Parish in Corpus Christi and ending at the Corpus Christi Cathedral, followed by Mass, then a reception in St. Joseph’s Hall.
The 6th-grade students at St. Patrick School will present a play for Our Lady of Guadalupe on Tuesday, Dec. 12 in celebration of her feast day with a morning and evening performance. The first performance will be following the 8:30 a.m. Mass and the second performance will be at 7 p.m. in the church. All are invited. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!
Experience the transformative power of prayer by following in the footsteps of holy men and women like Saint Benedict, Saint Teresa of Avila, and Saint Ignatius of Loyola. All are invited to join this FREE three-week mini-course led by seminarian Javier Ebertowski and delve into the rich spiritual traditions of the Church. This spiritual journey will take place every Tuesday from December 5th through 19th at St. Juliana Hall at Most Precious Blood Church from 7-8:30 p.m. Bring your bible, notepad, and a friend!
Monthly meeting on the second Wednesday of the month, for Scouting volunteers to meet to plan for events, retreats, Religious Emblem classes, and Day of Recollection for our Catholic Boy and Girl Scouts. Committee members are needed. Open to all parents, community members, and troop/pack leaders.
All are invited to a reflective evening of Scripture, Song, and Meditative Silence on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at Sacred Heart Parish (Rockport) for the Taize Advent Prayer Service. The unique blend of candlelight, chant, and silence creates a contemplative atmosphere that enhances our Advent journey. Please join us.
Ministry & Life Enrichment invites all persons with disabilities to our Heart of Christmas Drive-thru on Saturday, December 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at St. John Paul II High School, 3036 Saratoga Boulevard. The mission of the Ministry and Life Enrichment for Persons with Disabilities is to bring spiritual, moral support and enrichment to the lives of persons with a disability and their families. For more information contact St. Pius X Catholic Church at (361) 993-4053 or Catholic Charities at (361) 884-0651.
The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and to the anniversary of Our Lord’s birth on Christmas. From the earliest days of the Church, people have been fascinated by Jesus’ promise to come back. But the scripture readings during Advent tell us not to waste our time with predictions. Advent is not about speculation. Our Advent readings call us to be alert and ready, not weighted down and distracted by the cares of this world (Lk 21:34-36). Like Lent, the liturgical color for Advent is purple since both are seasons that prepare us for great feast days. Advent also includes an element of penance in the sense of preparing, quieting, and disciplining our hearts for the full joy of Christmas. (From United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) Click for today's readings >>
Experience the transformative power of prayer by following in the footsteps of holy men and women like Saint Benedict, Saint Teresa of Avila, and Saint Ignatius of Loyola. All are invited to join this FREE three-week mini-course led by seminarian Javier Ebertowski and delve into the rich spiritual traditions of the Church. This spiritual journey will take place every Tuesday from December 5th through 19th at St. Juliana Hall at Most Precious Blood Church from 7-8:30 p.m. Bring your bible, notepad, and a friend!
The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and to the anniversary of Our Lord’s birth on Christmas. From the earliest days of the Church, people have been fascinated by Jesus’ promise to come back. But the scripture readings during Advent tell us not to waste our time with predictions. Advent is not about speculation. Our Advent readings call us to be alert and ready, not weighted down and distracted by the cares of this world (Lk 21:34-36). Like Lent, the liturgical color for Advent is purple since both are seasons that prepare us for great feast days. Advent also includes an element of penance in the sense of preparing, quieting, and disciplining our hearts for the full joy of Christmas. (From United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) Click for today's readings >>