Sunday, Feb. 1

World Day for Consecrated Life

A Mass honoring all consecrated religious will be held at the Cathedral of St. Paul, starting at 11 a.m. The cathedral is located at 2120 3rd Avenue, North in Birmingham.

Sunday, Feb. 8

World Marriage Day

A Mass marking World Marriage Day will be held at the Cathedral of St. Paul, starting at 11 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 14

Casino Night

St. Patrick Catholic Church’s Knights of Columbus Council 10567 will hold its annual Casino Night from 6-10 p.m. The evening will include classic games such as blackjack, poker, roulette, and slots. Chips will be used for play and can be exchanged at the end of the night for raffle entries or auction items. Tickets are $50 each and include $20 of “casino cash,” dinner, drinks, beer, and wine. Space is limited. For more information, please call 205.913.4569 or e-mail desi@saintpatrickcc.com. The church is located at 301 Shamrock Trail in Adamsville.

Saturday, Feb. 14

Cursillo School of Leaders
The Cursillo School of Leaders will hold a gathering at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Huntsville from 9:30 a.m. until noon. The School of Leaders is for Cursillistas who wish to serve and strengthen the movement. This year the group will be discussing the book Whom Shall I Send? by Father Frank Salmani. Attendees are also encouraged to share their thoughts on improving the movement during the Work of the Sections. Registration is not required, but please e-mail rskutsor@yahoo.com for questions. The church is located at 13550 Chaney Thompson Road, Southeast.

Wednesday, Feb. 18

Ash Wednesday

The Church will mark Ash Wednesday, the first day of the Lenten season. It is not a holy day of obligation.

Thursday, Feb. 19

Adoration Sodality Day of Recollection

The Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery invite the faithful to an Adoration Sodality Day of Recollection at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville. The speaker will be Father Mark Mary from the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word in Irondale. The event includes breakfast and lunch, a Mass offered for Adoration Sodality members, the sacrament of Reconciliation, mid-day prayer and Rosary with the P.C.P.A. nuns, and tours of the shrine and John Paul II Eucharistic Center. Pilgrims may also explore the Saint Carlo Acutis International Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit and visit the El Nino Gift Shop. Non-members are welcome. The shrine is located at 3224 County Road 548. For more information, please visit iadorethee.com. 

Sunday, Feb. 22

Shower of Blessings

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Pell City will host its annual Shower of Blessings at 10 a.m. between Masses, offering refreshments and a speaker. Leading up to the shower, parishioners and visitors are invited to take a baby bottle home after Mass and fill it with change, bills, or a check then return it to the church’s foyer, church office, or the shower. Funds raised and donations made will go to benefit Ann’s New Life Pregnancy Medical Center. Items needed include car seats, pack ‘n’ play cribs, highchairs, baby wipes, size 6 diapers, pull ups, and infant clothing sizes 0-18 months. The church is located at 4609 Martin Street, South. For more information, please e-mail sstice@bhmdiocese.org. 

Friday-Sunday, Feb. 20-22

Priesthood discernment weekend

The Office of Vocations will host a Priesthood Discernment Weekend at Casa Maria Retreat Center in Birmingham. Father Kurt R. Young, vice-rector at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, will lead the weekend of prayer, talks, and fellowship for men discerning a call to priesthood. Father Wyman Vintson, Vicar for Vocations, will be present to answer questions about discernment, the application process, and seminary life. The weekend experience is for men ages 18-35. The event is free, but registration is required. Please visit bhmdiocese.org/vocations to register. The retreat center is located at 3721 Belmont Road in Irondale.

Saturday, Feb. 28

Moms' Retreat
The Catholic Schools Office of the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama is hosting a Moms' Retreat at John Carroll Catholic High School in Birmingham from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sister Mary Madeline Todd, O.P., will lead the retreat focusing on the theme of “Encountering Christ: Rediscovering Our Deepest Identity.” Moms are required to register for the day's event and families are encouraged to attend the Vigil Mass with their mom at 4 p.m. celebrated by Bishop Raica. The school is located 300 Lakeshore Parkway. To register, please visit https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Form/54a6ac2f-b698-4392-b79c-f29660641c48. For more information, please e-mail cso@bhmdiocese.org.

Saturday, Feb. 28

English-language advocate training 

The Diocesan Tribunal will hold an advocate training session from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Madison. Lunch will be provided. The session will be suitable for those who have never served in this capacity before and desire to learn how, as well as for those who have already been trained and desire a “refresher.” Tribunal advocates are trained individuals to whom a priest can refer any parishioners needing to pursue some canonical process with regard to past marriages. The advocate then accompanies the parishioner through the various steps, from filling out their annulment (or other process) application, to guiding them on the writing of their autobiographical essay, to answering their questions, to fielding status updates with our office and keeping the parishioner apprised of what’s happening along the way. All priests, deacons, and the lay men and women endorsed by their pastors/administrators are welcome to attend; however, those wishing to do so must RSVP by Feb. 20 at tribunaloffice@bhmdiocese.org or 205.838.8307. The church is located at 1055 Hughes Road.