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On Friday, Sept. 22, 11 men of our diocese preparing for their ministry as Permanent Deacons will become acolytes. It is another step in their formation. The installation will be at St. Philip the Apostle Parish (3513 Cimarron Blvd, Corpus Christi) starting at 6:30 p.m. Please pray for these men on their journey.
Honor those employed in the Public Safety Field at the 22nd Annual Blue Mass on Saturday, September 23 at 5:30 p.m. at the Corpus Christi Cathedral. Awards and banquet will follow Mass in the parish hall. The keynote speaker is Chris Hooper, Nueces County Sheriff.
Alicia Cardenas-Sherman, Oscar Flores, Jesus S. Molina, and Deacon Michael J. Rauen will make a permanent commitment to the Gospel Life as they profess into the Secular Franciscan Order during the Celebration of the Eucharist at St Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (2233 Waldron Rd, Corpus Christi) at 10 a.m. on Sept. 23rd. All are invited to attend. A reception will follow in the parish hall.
On Sept. 23 from 6-11:30 p.m. at Most Precious Blood Parish (3502 Saratoga Blvd, Corpus Christi) all are invited to Fall Fest 2023. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $15 presale, $25 at the door.
This is a special day set aside to honor priests in the U.S. and a day to reflect and affirm the role of the priesthood in the life of the church. Parishes, diocesan schools, and all parishioners are asked to celebrate their priests. Learn more at serraus.org/priesthood-sunday