Around The Diocese

Sunday Mass On The Guadalupe Radio Network
Amarillo—There is another option for Sunday Mass for shut-ins and the sick.
The Guadalupe Radio Network is now broadcasting the 9:30am Sunday Mass from St. Mary’s Cathedral. The rebroadcast of the Mass airs at 5:00 on Sunday evenings. 
“With the support of generous donors, St. Mary's Cathedral has provided a high-quality streamed Mass since the beginning of the pandemic,” said Father Anthony C. Neusch, rector at St. Mary’s Cathedral. “By adding a piece of equipment, we are now also able to provide a local Mass on the radio, for those who do not have access to the internet. We are excited to be able to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to an even broader audience.”
For additional information about the Mass broadcast or to sponsor a broadcast, please call St. Mary’s Cathedral at 806-376-7204.

New Dumas Weekend Mass Schedule
Dumas—The Sunday Mass schedule has changed at Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Masses are at 8:00am in English and 11:00am and 12:30pm, both in Spanish. The weekday and Saturday Mass schedules remain the same: Wednesday at 6:00pm, Thursday at 7:30am and 6:00pm, Friday at 9:00am and Saturday for the Sunday obligation at 6:00pm.

Natural Family Planning Schedule
On Saturday, Oct. 7, an Ovulation Method course in Spanish will be offered at Bishop Zurek Parish Hall at Blessed Sacrament Church, 4112 SE 25^th Ave., beginning at 10:00am. Find out more by contacting Lillie or Nicholas Robles at 806-220-7179 or via email, [email protected]
On Saturday, Nov. 11, a Marquette Method Course will take place in the Conference Center at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 4512 NE 24th Ave. To sign up for the course or for more information, please contact Dr. Faye Usala at 806-683-5561 or via email, [email protected]
The complete schedule can be found on the diocesan website, amarillodiocese.org/nfp.
An online, Sympto-Thermal self-paced NFP class in either English or Spanish can be accessed at ccli.org. Cost of the class is $150, plus shipping. The class lasts approximately two months, according to Chrissy Acker. Learn more about the course by calling Acker at 806-654-2057.

Art Sale To Benefit Project Emmanuel
Amarillo—The Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ will host an Art Sale Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 4100 South Coulter.
The art sale will take place after all the weekend Masses, according to Sister Juana Teresa Chung.
Proceeds from the Art Sale will go toward the construction of Project Emmanuel, the new infirmary and chapel for the Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, currently under construction at Prayer Town Emmanuel. The new building will feature:
• Eight infirmary rooms;
• A new chapel and sacristy;
• A recreation room, which doubles as a safe room; and,
• A covered walkway.
Learn more about the art sale and Project Emmanuel by contacting Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ Sister Juana Teresa Chung at 806-679-7855.

Singers Wanted
Amarillo—Singers of all backgrounds from all parishes in the Diocese of Amarillo are invited to help lead the assembly in song at the annual Red Mass, on Tuesday, Oct. 10, according to Dr. Greg Onofrio, Music Director at St. Mary’s Cathedral. To learn more about participation in the diocesan choir, please contact Dr. Onofrio at 806-376-7204.

Dalhart Brawt Trot
Dalhart—The Youth Group at St. Anthony of Padua Church presents the 12^th annual Brawt Trot Saturday, Oct. 14, starting at 9:00am. The event will begin in the south parking lot of People’s Church at 1929 Apache Drive.
Friday, Sept. 29 is the early registration deadline for the 5K run and One Mile Walk/Fun Run. The entry fee is $20.00 per person, according to event spokesperson Renae Lenz. After Sept. 29, the registration fee will increase to $25 per person.
All proceeds from the annual Brawt Trot will benefit a number of youth conferences attended by St. Anthony of Padua youth during calendar year 2024.
Registration forms are available at the parish office at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1306 Oak Avenue or on the parish website at stanthony-dalhart.org., in the calendar portion under the News and Events tab.
For additional information about the 12^th annual Brawt Trot or to request a registration form by email, please call the parish office at St. Anthony of Padua Church at 806-244-4128.

Annual St. Martin de Porres Chicken Dinner
Amarillo—St. Martin de Porres Church, will host its annual Chicken Dinner Sunday, Oct. 15 from 11:00am to 2:00pm in the parish hall at the corner of NW 16^th and Adams.
Adult meal tickets are $12.00 each and $5.00 each for children 12 and under. The menu will include fried chicken, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, salad, dinner roll, homemade desserts and a drink. The dinner is dine-in or carryout.
During the dinner, there will also be a silent auction.
Master Card and VISA will be accepted, and personal checks are also an acceptable method for payment. For more information about the dinner, please contact Robin Woolsey at 806-672-7211, or via email, [email protected].

Worship Prayer Movie Night
Panhandle— The Franciscan Sisters of Christ the Light, formerly known as the School Sisters of St. Francis are continuing an initiative for teens and young adults. Worship Prayer Movie Night takes place in the St. Francis House of Prayer at 125 John Paul Circle. Activities begin at 6:00, with a Holy Hour of Praise and Worship music, prayer and a brief time of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. There is also a simple meal served during a movie chosen for its relativity for Faith and the modern world, according to Sister Mary Michael Huseman. The evening is scheduled to conclude at 9:30.
“Catholics and non-Catholics alike are welcome,” she said. “The next Worship Prayer Movie Night is scheduled Friday, Oct. 20.” For additional information, please call Sancta Maria Convent at 806-537-3182.

Canadian Fall Foliage Festival
Canadian—Parishioners at Sacred Heart Church will be participating in the annual Canadian Fall Foliage Festival this year with two meals at Canadian Elementary School, 500 Dogwood.
On Saturday, Oct. 21, the parish youth will sell Breakfast Burritos, beginning at 6:30am. The youth will also sell a meal from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Plates are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 11 and under.
On Sunday, Oct. 22, Breakfast Burritos will be sold, beginning at 6:30am. The annual Mexican Pile-On Dinner begins at 11:00am. Plates are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 11 and under. Learn more by calling the parish office at 806-323-6608.

Clarendon Enchilada Dinner
Clarendon—St. Mary’s Church will host an Enchilada Dinner Sunday, Oct. 22 from 11:30am to 1:00pm in the parish hall at 815 South Montgomery.
Adult plates are $15.00 each, children ages six to twelve are served for $7.00 each and children under five eat free, according to parish spokesperson Jacob Fangman. The meal is all-you-can-eat and will be dine-in and carryout.
The parish will also sell enchiladas from the freezer, with a plate of three enchiladas for $4.00 or a family pan of enchiladas for $15.00. A dozen pork, hot pork or spinach pork tamales will also be on sale for $15.00.
All proceeds from the day will go toward the Building Fund for the parish. For more details about the dinner, please call the parish office at 806-874-3910.

Canyon Fallback Festival
Canyon—Mardi Gras Masquerade is the theme of the 20th Fallback Festival to benefit St. Ann’s Church, set for Saturday, Nov. 4 from 6:30pm to 11:30pm in the parish hall at 605 38th St.
Tickets are available for a $130 donation per couple, which includes a steak dinner for two with all the trimmings, dancing to live music provided by Next to Kin, live and silent auctions, a Donation Bar and a chance to win various prizes in a reverse drawing.
For more details or to purchase tickets, please call the parish office during regular business hours at 806-655-3302; Bryan Crabtree at 806-236-1673; Becky or Martin Lopez at 806-676-0556; or, Cruz and Theresa Hernandez at 806-676-5976.

Christmas In November
Amarillo—The Corte Guadalupana Society at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church will host Christmas in November Sunday, Nov. 5 in the Parish Family Center at 1210 SE 11th St. Mexican food, baked goods, arts and crafts and religious items will be on sale, beginning at 9:00am. The Guadalupanas will also serve a menudo and gordita plate for $11.00 each. The parish gift shop will also be open during the fundraiser. For additional information, please call Delia Fueñtes at 806-570-6317.

Bovina Turkey Dinner Nov. 5
Bovina—The annual St. Ann’s Turkey Dinner will take place Sunday, Nov. 5 from 11:30am to 2:00pm in the parish hall at 401 3rd Street.
Turkey and dressing with creamed potatoes and gravy, green beans, homemade bread, cranberry sauce, relish plate and dessert will be served to adults for a $15.00 donation and for a $6.00 donation to children under six. Take out plates will be available at no additional charge.
Tickets are on sale for a chance to win a handmade quilt, made by members of the St. Ann’s Women’s Society. Tickets are $1.00 each and will also be sold during the dinner. The drawing will take place during the meal.
For more information, please call the parish office at 806-251-1511.

Dimmitt Thanksgiving Dinner
Dimmitt—The Ladies Group at Immaculate Conception Church will serve its 19^th annual Thanksgiving Dinner Sunday, Nov. 5 from 11:00am to 1:30pm in the parish hall at 1001 West Halsell. A donation of $15.00 per plate is suggested. The menu includes turkey and dressing with green beans, cranberry sauce, a roll, dessert and tea. For more information, call the parish office at 806-647-4219 or Guila Barrios at 806-240-4594.

Dumas Thanksgiving Dinner
Dumas—Sts. Peter and Paul Church will serve its 34th annual Thanksgiving Dinner, Sunday, Nov. 5 from 11:00am to 2:00pm in the parish’s Pastoral Center at 915 South Maddox.
Tickets for the meal are $18.00 in advance, or $20.00 the day of the meal. Dine-in and carryout will also be available.
For tickets, delivery information or more details about the 34th annual Thanksgiving Dinner, please call the parish office at 806-935-5002 or Chris Gerber at 806-570-3220.

Tenth Annual Drive-Through Dinner In Pampa
Pampa—Polish Sausage with all the trimmings tops the menu for the tenth annual Drive-Through Polish Sausage Dinner. The meal will be served Sunday, Nov. 5 from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Columbus Home Association, formerly the Knights of Columbus Hall at 318 North Cuyler.
Advance tickets are $12.00 each and $15.00 at the pick-up window the day of the meal. Tickets can be purchased from any member of Council #2767 or at the St. Vincent de Paul parish office during regular business hours at 810 West 23rd.
“This meal is drive-through only,” said Will Weiman, Grand Knight of Council #2767. “We will not serve this meal in our Council Hall. We encourage folks to drive-through and purchase our outstanding polish sausage dinner with all the trimmings and enjoy their meal at home with their families.”
For additional details about the dinner, contact Weiman at 806-202-2003 or Dr. Jack Albracht at 806-663-1950.

Perryton Thanksgiving Dinner
Perryton—Immaculate Conception Church will serve its annual Thanksgiving Dinner Sunday, Nov. 5 from 11:00am to 3:00pm in the parish hall at the corner of 15^th Ave. and Jefferson. Adult plates are $15.00 each and children ages five to eight eat for $8.00 each. All takeout plates are $15.00 each. The traditional Thanksgiving meal will include turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, green beans, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and Dessert. Find out more about the meal by calling the parish office at Immaculate Conception Church at 806-435-3802.

Vega German Sausage Dinner
Vega—The 17^th annual Sausage Dinner, served by parishioners at Immaculate Conception Church, takes place Sunday, Nov. 5 from 11:00am to 2:00pm in the parish hall, behind the church at the intersection of I-40 and Highway 385.
The dinner will feature homemade sauerkraut from St. Mary’s Church, Umbarger and a Country Store with baked goods and crafts. Cost of the dinner is by donation.
There will also be a drawing, with two prizes. One of the prizes is a Lake Texoma Guided Fishing Trip for four. All equipment and supplies are provided for the half-day excursion and all fish caught will be cleaned and packaged. The other prize is a Day at the Spa at Awaken Spa. The prize includes a relaxing 90-minute massage and a luxurious facial. Tickets for the drawing are $20 each, or six for $100. Tickets can be purchased from any Immaculate Conception parishioner. The winning tickets will be drawn during the dinner and winners need not be present.
All funds raised from the dinner will benefit the parish building fund. Find out more about the dinner or the drawing by contacting Jenna and Justin Noggler at 806-677-8696.

Spanish Marriage Retreat In Pampa
Pampa—The Marriage, Life and Family Group at St. Vincent de Paul Church will host a Marriage Retreat in Spanish Friday, Nov. 10 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturday, Nov. 11 from 8:00am to 8:00pm in the parish hall, 810 West 23rd Ave.
All couples—dating, engaged, married in the Church or by a judge and for those cohabitating—are invited to attend and take part in this retreat.
“Please join us to learn about our vocation: marriage,” said Amy Foster, a member of the Marriage, Life and Family Group.
No childcare will be offered. Cost of the retreat is a good will offering. Arrangements will be made for couples who must travel to attend the retreat. For more information or to register, please call Foster, 806-664-1979.

Engaged Encounter
Amarillo—Couples in the Diocese of Amarillo planning to get married within the next three to six months are encouraged to attend the third Engaged Encounter weekend of 2023, taking place Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12 at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, 2100 North Spring. For more details about the Engaged Encounter weekend or to sign up, please contact James Schulte at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 806-414-1059.

Holiday Gifts And Goodies
Canyon—The Ladies of St. Ann’s Church will present its 19^th annual Holiday Gifts and Goodies event Saturday, Nov. 11 from 10:00am to 4:00pm in the Paul Blake Building at 1501 4th Ave. For more details or to rent a booth for $45, please contact Pam Shehan at 806-290-1101.

Steak Dinner, Casino Night At St. Joseph’s Church
Amarillo—St. Joseph’s Church will host its fifth Steak Dinner and Casino Night Saturday, Nov. 11, beginning at 6:00pm in the St. Joseph’s School Gym at 4118 South Bonham.
The evening will begin with cocktails, followed by a steak dinner at 7:00. The evening will also include dancing with music by DJ Perron and casino games.
Tickets for the evening are $50 each and VIP tickets are $100 each. VIP tables will also be available. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the building fund at St. Joseph’s Church.
For additional information or to purchase tickets, please contact Michelle Dueñes at 806-441-6933 or Jesus Gutierrez at 806-679-2345.

14^th Fall FunRaiser Nov. 11
Amarillo—The 14^th Fall FunRaiser to benefit St. Francis of Assisi Church will take place Saturday, Nov. 11 from 6:00pm to midnight at the parish hall, one mile east of Tyson on Highway 60.
Only 300 tickets are being sold for the annual event, at $100 each. The ticket includes a steak dinner for two, which will be served until 8:00pm, dancing to live music from A Party of Six and complimentary beverages and soft drinks. There will also be a silent auction.
The evening’s top prize is a $4,000 VISA Gift Card, which will be given away in a reverse drawing. Second prize is a $1,000 VISA Gift Card. There will also be Calcutta boards. Event organizers say no one under the age of 21 will be admitted. Most major credit cards will be accepted for payment during the evening.
For more information, to purchase tickets, or to donate items for the Silent Auction, please contact Leland Gabel at 806-231-0066 or Jim Younger at 806-236-0572.

Altar Guild Drawing
Amarillo—Tickets are now on sale for an opportunity to win a framed piece of art by noted Catholic artist Jack Sorenson.
The Sorenson painting, Christmas Memory, is the prize in the annual St. Thomas the Apostle Church Altar Guild Drawing. Tickets for the drawing are $5.00 each.
“By supporting this fundraiser, you are helping the many projects of the Altar Guild, which include meeting the needs of the sanctuary,” said St. Thomas parishioner Brooke McLean. “The Altar Guild also actively participates in the parish community and supports various charities in the community. We thank Jack Sorenson for helping the Altar Guild continue in these endeavors.”
The drawing will take place Sunday, Nov. 12 after the 11:15am Mass. Tickets will be available after all Masses the weekend of Saturday, Nov. 4 and Sunday, Nov. 5 and Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12. For additional information or to purchase tickets, please call the St. Thomas parish office at 806-358-2461.

Golden Jubilees Deadline Approaching
Amarillo—Attention couples who have been married for 50 years.
The West Texas Catholic would like to celebrate your Golden Jubilee.
Thursday, Dec. 7 is the deadline to submit a photo and information to honor a couple married 50 years.
The West Texas Catholic will honor those couples married between Oct. 1, 1973 and Dec. 31, 1973 in the Sunday, Dec. 17 issue. Couples wishing to participate are asked to send a current or a wedding photo, along with their names, as well as the date and location of their wedding. There is no charge for this service. Please, no cellphone camera photos.
Photos can be sent via email to [email protected] or via regular mail to P.O. Box 5644, Amarillo, 79107. Please send a self-addressed stamped envelope with any mailed photos and they will be returned after the issue date. Please put your name, address, phone number and email address on the back of your photo.
For additional information, contact The West Texas Catholic at 806-410-1075.

ACTS Retreat
Amarillo—A Teen’s ACTS (Adoration, Community, Theology and Service) Retreat is scheduled Thursday, Dec. 28 to Sunday, Dec. 31, at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, 2100 North Spring. Registration forms are available at parish offices or through the ACTS Community website, actsamarillo.org. For additional information about ACTS in the Diocese of Amarillo, please contact Norma Frausto at 806-683-4623.

Communion Ministers Needed
Amarillo—Volunteers are needed at BSA Hospital as communion ministers.
The commitment does not require much time, according to Larry Gray, and training is provided.
“We offer a flexible schedule and it can be a very rewarding experience,” he said.
Those interested in volunteering are asked to contact Gray at 806-420-6408 or via email, [email protected] or Elma Fletcher at 806-206-4496 or via email, [email protected]. [email protected]

Joseph’s Project
Amarillo—Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle has introduced a new program designed for moms who are pregnant or families with kids who are up to three-years-old. Joseph’s Project is tailored for expectant mothers and for those with new families. For additional details about Joseph’s Project or to assist with a donation of material assistance, such as diapers, wipes, unopened formula or clothing, please contact Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle at 806-376-4571. 

Catholic Community Scripture Study
Amarillo—After a break during the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Catholic Community Scripture Study has resumed, at its original location.
The scripture study, which began in 1990, is now meeting on Wednesday mornings from 9:45 to 10:45 at St. Hyacinth Church, 4500 West Hills Trail.
As in the past, the weekly gathering focuses on the scripture insights from At Home with the Word for a preview of the coming Sunday Scriptures.
Everyone is welcome on any Wednesday morning that he/she can attend.
For additional information please call Teresa Hunt at 806-676-9445.

Volunteers Needed
Amarillo—Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle needs volunteers in its InterFaith Hunger Project grocery store. Volunteers are needed on Wednesdays and Thursdays to check out clients, sack groceries and deliver them to their vehicles. Volunteers are also needed to help stock shelves. For additional information, please contact Davina Brown at Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle, 806-376-4571.

Contemplative Power Hour
Amarillo—The Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center at 2100 North Spring is offering a Contemplative Power Hour on Tuesdays, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Adoration will take place from 11:00 to 11:30, followed by the recitation of the Rosary at 11:30 and Contemplative Prayer at noon. There is no charge and those attending are encouraged to stay for the entire time or for a portion. For additional information please call the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center at 806-383-1811.

English As A Second Language
Amarillo—The English as a Second Language (ESL) program at Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle need volunteers. The program needs volunteers willing to tutor students in a class setting or individually. For additional information about the ESL program, please contact Ashlee Pallares, program coordinator, at 806-376-4571.

Eucharistic Holy Hour
Amarillo—The public is invited to attend and take part in a Eucharistic Holy Hour from 5:00 to 6:00 on Tuesday afternoons at St. Hyacinth Church, 4500 West Hills Trail. The hour begins with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, followed by a homily, Silent Meditation, Common Prayer and concluding with Benediction. Holy Hour is followed by Mass at 6:00. For further information please call the parish office at St. Hyacinth Church, 806-358-1351.

Prison Ministry
Amarillo—The prison ministry team in the Diocese of Amarillo is recruiting ordained deacons or lay volunteers for this special ministry. Prison ministry is also one of the Corporal Works of Mercy. Those interested in this ministry are asked to contact Deacon Andy Gonzalez at 806-463-0262; or, Deacon Blaine Westlake at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 806-383-2243, ext. 117.

Diocesan Newspaper Is Now Digital
Amarillo—The West Texas Catholic is now a digital publication.
A limited number of newspapers are sent to each parish and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The newspaper is not being mailed out to individuals, except for some very specific reasons, such as shut-ins. If a person requests a paper copy be mailed to their house, they will be required to pay the $25 subscription fee directly to the diocese, not to the parish. Please call your parish for additional information on how you can pick up a printed version.
For additional information or to add shut-ins who need the newspaper, please contact the diocesan Development Office at 806-383-2243, ext. 119.