MARCH CALENDAR Golf for Education Tournament On March 2, at the Alice Municipal Golf Course. St. Joseph School in Alice will hold its 4th Annual Golf for Education Tournament. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and Tee Time at 8:30 a.m. Registration forms are available at St. Joseph Church Office. The registration fee of $50 will cover the green fee, the cart, a registration pack, lunch and awards. For more information, please call the parish office (361) 664-7551 and ask for Celina or Violet or the school office (361) 664-4642 and ask for Mary Sandoval.
Book Signing at OLCC On March 2 from 12-3 p.m. and Tuesday evening, March 5 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. there will be a book signing by Albert E. Hughes, LTC, USAF (Ret) “Paradise Commander” at Our Lady of Corpus Christi Book Store on 1200 Lantana in Corpus Christi. For more information call (361) 289-9095, ext. 309.
IWA Moonlight Masquerade Gala On March 2 from 6 - 11 p.m. at Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center. Guests will be treated to an evening of mingling, dining, dancing, auctions and entertainment. For more information on sponsorship benefits and underwriting opportunities, contact Amy Canterbury at (361) 883-8229, ext. 104 or canterburya@iwacc.org.
Brochure Basics for Beginners On March 2 from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. the Diocesan Office of Youth Ministry is sponsoring a free workshop for designing brochures and flyers. Meet at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Academy Computer Lab on 5814 Williams Drive in Corpus Christi to learn the basics of creating informative, attention grabbing brochures that can be used in your ministry. Bring projects to work on. For more information call Heath Garcia at (361) 882-6191 or e-mail YouthOffice@ diocesecc.org.
34th Annual Fiesta Mexicana St. Anthony Catholic Church in Robstown will have their 34th Annual Fiesta Mexicana on Saturday, March 2 from 1-10 p.m. and Sunday, March 3 with Mass at 9 a.m. and Fiesta Fun from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event will kick off on Saturday with a Main Street Parade at 1 p.m. and will proceed to the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds. Two days of fun-filled activities, authentic Mexican Food, and much more! For more information call (361) 387-2774.
2013 Convalidation Seminar On March 9 from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. the Diocese of Corpus Christi, Office of Family Life, will be hosting this seminar at St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles on 3901 Violet Road in St. Matthew’s Hall. For more information call Tina Villegas at (361) 882-6191 or go to
www.SouthTexasCatholic.com
diocesecc.org/convalidation.
True Radiance Retreat On March 9 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at St. Theresa Parish Hall on 1302 Lantana. For more information call Tina Villegas at (361) 693-6657 or go to www.diocesecc.org/TRretreat.
Guadalupana Society President’s Breakfast Meeting On March 9 at 10 a.m. at Corpus Christi Cathedral in Classroom 4. All Guadalupana Society Presidents and Vice Presidents are encouraged to attend.
Vatican II Symposium On March 9, as part of the Year of Faith, the Diocese of Corpus Christi will celebrate a Vatican II Symposium at Corpus Christi Cathedral, which is located at 505 N. Upper Broadway in Corpus Christi. The event begins at 10 a.m. and finishes at 2 p.m. Bishop Wm. Michael Mulvey will deliver the Opening Address. Other Presentations include Gaudium et Spes, Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World from Father Donald Nesti and Dei Verbum, Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation from Father Thomas Norris. Admission is free and lunch will be provided.
Theology of the Body Spring Break Camp On March 11-15 at Deer Creek Camp. Cost is $200. Call Heath Garcia at (361) 882-6191 for more information.
‘A Covenant of Love with Mary’ Classes at OLPH On March 11 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish will have monthly classes entitled “A Covenant of Love with Mary” in the Parish Hall. There will be Mass beginning at 6:15 p.m., followed by a video and talk at 6:45 p.m. and a light dinner and celebration.
Diocesan Confirmation Retreat On March 16 at Blessed John Paul II High School in Corpus Christi. The total cost of the day retreat is $40 for both candidate and sponsor, includes lunch. The deadline for the March 16 retreat is Friday, March 8. For more information, e-mail Heath Garcia at YouthOffice@diocesecc.org or go to diocesecc.org/DCR.
Divine Mercy Day of Prayer On March 16 at St. Joseph in Beeville at 609 East Gramman Street for Divine Mercy Day of Prayer, “Consoling the Heart of Jesus,” from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Magnolia in Mathis. Call the parish office at (361) 546-5748 to purchase raffle tickets.
St. Patrick’s Day Irish Festival and Brunch On St. Patrick’s Day, March 17 at St. Pius X Parish Hall on 5620 Gollihar Road, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. All tickets will be presold. Tickets may be purchased at the St. Pius X office or after Masses on March 2 and March 9. Keep in mind this event sells out all 300 tickets each year. Buy your tickets early. For additional information please call Sue Dougherty at (361) 855-8541.
Year of Faith Mini Youth Spectacular On March 23 at St. Theresa Community Life Center in Premont. Contact Omar J. Pena Email: opena816@gmail.com or call (361) 227-0882. The event is sponsored by the Diocese of Corpus Christi Youth Office. Go to register at www. diocesecc.org/miniYS.
The Melchizedek Project Meeting On March 23 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. All meetings will be held at Ss. Cyril and Methodius Parish in the Works of Mercy Building. The Parish is located at 3210 South Padre Island Drive in Corpus Christi.
Adult Confirmation Mass On March 23 at 12 p.m. at Corpus Christi Cathedral.
Cursillo de las mujeres (Español) Cursillo de mujeres se celebrará del 28 a 31 marzo en el Corpus Christi Cursillo Center localizado en el 1200 Lantana en Corpus Christi. Para obtener más información, llame a America Lopez, Vocal del Pre-Cursillo- mujeres, al (361) 592-1927 o americalopez@yahoo. com. Hacer un amigo, ser un amigo, y traer a un amigo a Cristo!
Natural Family Planning Class On March 30 at 12-2 p.m. at Saint Peter, Prince of the Apostles located at 3901 Violet Road in+ Corpus Christi. Call Steve and Ann Craig at (361) 767-1228 or register via email at jubilee@catholicexchange.com. Visit Natural Family Planning International, www.nfpandmore.org for online options.
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