Saturday, June 1

Diaconate ordination

Max Gallegos will be ordained to the transitional diaconate at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Paul by Bishop Raica. All are welcome to come and support Gallegos as he embarks on the next step of his journey of service to the Church. The cathedral is located at 2120 3rd Avenue, North in Birmingham.

Saturday-Sunday, June 1-2

Eucharistic miracle exhibit

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Hoover will host a Eucharistic Miracle Exhibit based on the website created by Blessed Carlos Acutis before and after all Masses in the Parish Hall. Visitors will be able to learn about 20+ different confirmed miracles to strengthen faith around the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Light refreshments will be provided. The church is located at 2061 Patton Chapel Road. For more information, please e-mail stpeterapostle@bellsouth.net.

Sunday, June 2

Corpus Christi at the shrine

On the transferred Feast of Corpus Christi, the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville will hold Mass at 9 a.m., beginning with a procession. The Mass and procession will be broadcast live on EWTN. The shrine is located at 3222 County Road 548. For more information, please visit olamshrine.org.

Friday, June 7

Healing Service

The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville will hold a healing service at 5 p.m., marking the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The shrine is located at 3222 County Road 548. For more information, please visit olamshrine.org.

Saturday, June 8

Rosary at Lourdes Grotto

On the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary at 9:30 a.m. a Rosary will be held at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament’s outdoor Lourdes Grotto. The shrine is located at 3222 County Road 548. For more information, please visit olamshrine.org.

Monday-Friday, June 17-21

Vacation Bible School in Pell City

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Pell City will hold Vacation Bible School June 17-21 from 5:30-8 p.m. each night. Children don’t have to be parishioners of the church to attend. If interested, please contact DRE, Jim Mathis at 205-525-5161. The church is located at 4609 Martin Street, South.

Thursday, June 20

Adoration Sodality Day of Recollection

From 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament will host an Adoration Sodality Day of Recollection with the national eucharistic pilgrims traversing the Juan Diego Route to the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. The guest speaker for the day will be Father John Eckert, V.F. At 1:30 p.m., a Eucharistic procession with the national eucharistic pilgrims will take place from the shrine's Lourdes Grotto to the main church followed by a eucharistic healing service. The event will be broadcast live on EWTN. The day will also consist of Mass, confessions, a spiritual talk, tours of the shrine and Pope St. John Paul II Eucharistic Center, with free breakfast and lunch. This monthly event is free to attend and open to all. You do not have to be a member of the Adoration Sodality to attend. The shrine is located at 3222 County Road 548. Learn more at iadorethee.com.

Saturday-Sunday, June 22-23

Missionary Cooperative Plan Appeal

The annual Missionary Cooperative Plan Appeal will take place throughout the diocese as a second collection. The funds go directly to select missionary dioceses and groups throughout the world, providing much-needed funds. Please prayerfully consider giving to this annual appeal.

Friday-Saturday, June 28-29

Rummage sale

St. Joseph Catholic Church in Huntsville will hold a “Treasures of the World Rummage Sale” in the Messmer Center, also known as the Holy Family School Gym, on Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. All proceeds support the Holy Family School Capital Campaign. Donations will be accepted at the Messmer Center on June 22 from 9 am to 4:30 pm. The church is located at 2300 Beasley Avenue, Northwest. For more information, please visit saintjosephcc.com.