The Schoenstatt Movement of Austin will host its annual Good Friday Pilgrimage April 3. All are invited to gather at 7 a.m. at St. Mary Cathedral to walk the nine miles to the Schoenstatt Shrine. Stops will be made to pray the Stations of the Cross and the sacrament of reconciliation will be available along the way. Details: schoenstatt-austin.us/gfp.

Father Kevin Rai leads Marian Mornings on first Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon at St. Elizabeth Parish in Pflugerville. The morning includes Mass, a teaching, prayer time, silence and time for the sacrament of reconciliation.

St. John Neumann Parish in Austin hosts a Mass for Vocations at 8:45 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month.

St. Mary Church of the Assumption in Waco hosts a Mass and Holy Hour for Vocations on the first Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. All are welcome!

A Filipino Mass is celebrated on the first Saturday of the month at 4 p.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Austin. Fellowship follows right after the Mass at the Parish Activity Center. It’s a potluck dinner, so please bring a dish to share. Come and join us and meet your kababayan!

All are invited to make a pilgrimage to The Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt and pray the rosary by candlelight at 7:30 p.m. The rosary will include meditations, songs, and end with a short candlelight procession. Plan to stay afterward for refreshments and social time!

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in College Station hosts a Holy Hour for Vocations on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the main church. All are welcome!

The annual diocesan Middle School Rally will be held on April 11 at St. John Vianney Parish in Round Rock. This is an opportunity for youth in grades 6-8 from across the diocese to come together in a conference format for a fun-filled day of dynamic keynote presentations, prayer, fellowship, and workshops that help them grow in faith.

Nos reunimos mensualmente. Si estas un rol de liderazgo en una mesa de grupo parroquial de jóvenes adultos, estas reuniones son para ti.

How is Jesus calling you to follow Him? Join The Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary for The Heart of Mary: A Discernment Retreat for Women. The retreat will include time for prayer, spiritual conferences on discernment and vocations, and opportunities to speak with other women discerning their vocation. The retreat is open to single women who are 18-35 years old. The cost of the retreat is $35.

The Spring Adult Confirmation will be held on Saturday, April 18 at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at San Jose Catholic Church in Austin, TX. Parishes are asked to pre-register for this event.

St. John Parish in Fayetteville hosts a Holy Hour for Vocations on the third Saturday of each month following the 7:30 a.m. Mass. All are welcome!

THE IGNATIAN WAY TO DISCERN GOD'S WILL DAY RETREAT: Saturday, April 18, 9am-3:30pm, at Life House on St. Thomas More campus in Austin (8:30 a.m. check-in). Want to follow God’s will but unsure how to know it? Let St. Ignatius help. Deacon Dan Lupo will present the Ignatian guidelines for discerning God’s will. Participants will learn principles of: (a) awareness, understanding, & action; (b) the three voices we listen to [and how to distinguish between them]; (c) states of consolation and desolation; and other insights that will help knowing God’s will for your life. Day includes light breakfast and lunch. Donation is $45. More info and registration at mogpc.org/programs (click on Retreats). Questions: mogpc81@gmail.com.

Santa Barbara Parish in Austin will host its Spring Festival April 19 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the parish grounds. Come and enjoy a day filled with delicious food, great music, and wonderful community time. Bring your family and friends — we can’t wait to celebrate with you! ¡Únete a nosotros en nuestro Festival de Primavera Parroquial! Ven y disfruta de un día lleno de comida deliciosa, buena música y un maravilloso tiempo en comunidad. Lleva a tu familia y amigos—¡estamos deseando celebrarlo contigo!

Parents are invited to learn what makes Holy Family Catholic School so special — from our faith-filled foundation and nationally recognized academic program to the strong sense of community that families have shared for over 20 years. For more information, contact Cammy Nguyen at cnguyen@holyfamilycs.org.

¡Conoce la belleza de la Eucaristía! El último viernes del mes comenzando a las 7 PM Rosario y 8 PM Misa Inter-parroquial. Jóvenes adultos comparten el Pan de Vida con alegría en parroquial local. (Live) por la página de Facebook.

Pray for vocations with us and diocesan faithful at our upcoming Holy Hour for Vocations! Join us April 25 at St. Helen's in Georgetown for a day of spiritual conferences (in English and Spanish), Eucharistic Adoration, and a reception to honor our diocesan priests celebrating Jubilee anniversaries.