Homeschool Community Mass: the Catholic Family Adventure Club is organizing a Homeschool Community Mass on Friday, Sept. 6th at 11am at St. Mary Magdalene Parish (18221 FM 2493, Flint, TX). Potluck to follow. Homeschooling families are invited to attend. For more information about the Catholic Family Adventure Club visit www.catholicfamilyadventureclub.com.

Texas Needs Fatima Rosary RallyTexas Needs Fatima Ministry is hosting a Bi-Lingual Eucharistic Rosary Rally at Grace of Heaven Retreat Center (598 County Road 2391, Winnsboro, TX) on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 10:00-11:30am, followed by First Saturday Mass at 11:30am. Please join us as we pray before the Blessed Sacrament for our Holy Mother the Church and all your personal intentions. Visit texasneedsfatima.org for more information and for any updates to the schedule.

Bioethics Conference: Join the Sanctity of Life Action Committee and Health Care Professionals of North East Texas for the 3rd Annual Bioethics Conference on Sept. 14, 2024 from 8am-2:30pm at the Holiday Inn and Conference Center in Tyler. All are invited, both medical professionals and those looking to further educate themselves on current pro-life topics. This conference will give 5 Continuing Medical Education Hours​. Ticket cost: General Admission $75, CME (Continuing Medical Education) $125, Clergy Free. For more information, speaker bios, and to register visit, www.sanctityoflifetyler.org/2024-bioethics.html

Sanctity of Life Action Committee Monthly Meeting: Join the Sanctity of Life Action Committee for our next monthly meeting where we discuss pro-life matters in East Texas. Our next Annual Dinner Event Planning Meeting will be in the St. Paul Room at the Diocese Chancery at noon on Saturday, September 21, 2024 followed by our monthly meeting from 1:00-2:00pm.

40 Days For Life: The 40 Days for Life Kick-Off event will be on Monday, September 23, 2024 from 6-7pm across the street from Planned Parenthood in Tyler (601 Turtle Creek Dr., Tyler, TX). For more information about the 40 Days for Life Fall Campaign or to sign up to pray outside Planned Parenthood visit https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/tyler.

October

“Return from Emmaus” Retreat: St. Francis of the Tejas Catholic Church (609 N. 4th St, Crockett, TX 75835) is hosting a retreat titled “Return from Emmaus” on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 from 9:15am-4:30pm. This retreat is open to both men and women and will be a day of prayer, fellowship and education. For more information and to register visit, www.stfranciscrockett.com/retreat.

2024 Bishop’s Annual Pro-Life Dinner: You’re invited to the Bishop’s Annual Pro-Life Dinner with the Sanctity of Life Action Committee on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 6pm. Join us for a celebration and fundraiser for the pro-life movement in East Texas with dynamic guest speaker Fr. Justin Wylie. Come celebrate and support the pro-life mission in East Texas with a dinner, guest speaker, raffle, music, and vendors. For more information or to register visit www.sanctityoflifetyler.org/2024-dinner.

Qué Pasa? is a monthly resource from the Diocese of Tyler Communications Office that provides announcements and events from around the diocese. We are happy to help publicize events and activities for Catholics happening in the diocese. Events must be open to all Catholics and must align with the Catholic Church. To request that an announcement or event appear in Qué Pasa?, please complete this form. The deadline is the 25thof each month. The diocese has final discretion on the inclusion of announcements and the wording used.