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, June 1

Eucharistic Procession

Corpus Christi Catholic Church will hold a procession in worship of Jesus Christ on June 1 at 10 a.m. on Railroad Avenue behind Regions Bank in Oneonta. Parishioners will offer songs of praise. All are welcome to attend. Regions Bank is located at 200 1st Avenue, East. For more information, please call 205.625.6078.

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 3224 County Road 548. For more information, please visit olamshrine.com.

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 3224 County Road 548. For more information, please visit olamshrine.com.

Friday-Saturday, June 7-8

Church Yard Sale

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Pell City will hold its annual church yard dale from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on both days with 100 percent of the proceeds going to benefit the poor through the parish’s Social Concerns for the Poor program. The church is now accepting donations, and is interested in old games, jigsaw puzzles, DVD's, CD's, records, baseball cards, Legos, blocks,  books, school supplies, wrapping paper, artificial Christmas trees, holiday decor, knick-knacks, housewares, dishes, bedspreads/comforters, sheets, towels, tablecloths, purses, shoes, luggage, tools, fishing gear, sports equipment, toys, baby items, blankets, yard art, lawn qquipment, furniture, lamps, craft supplies, pictures, picture frames, statues, stuffed animals, dolls, collectibles, electronics, artificial plants, glassware, ceramics, exercise equipment, small appliances, coffee makers, waffle irons, pots & pans, and drinking glasses. The church is located at 4609 Martin Street, South. For more information or for help unloading items, please call either Brenda Rochford at 423.242.5029 or Sharon Stice at 205.613.1053.

Friday-Saturday, June 7-8

Solemnity of the Sacred Heart and the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

The Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary invite you to celebrate the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart and the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Join them to celebrate their patronal feast days at the Great Vigil of the Pierced Hearts. For the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart on June 7, Mass will begin at 7 p.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, followed by eucharistic adoration until midnight. For the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary on June 8, Mass will begin at 9:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. All are invited to attend. St. Peter’s is located at 2061 Patton Chapel Road in Hoover, and St. Francis Xavier is located at 2 Xavier Circle in Birmingham. For more information, please call 659.261.8341.

Saturday, June 8

Feast of the Sacred Heart Parish Fair

Anniston’s Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church will celebrate its annual Feast of the Sacred Heart Parish Fair from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. The fair will feature authentic Mexican food for sale, as well as vendors and activities for the whole family. The church is located at 1301 Golden Springs Road. For more information, please contact the church at 256-237-3011.

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 3224 County Road 548. For more information, please visit olamshrine.com.

Saturday, June 15

Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School summer open house

Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School in Birmingham will hold an open house event featuring free food, free goodie bags, presentations from corporate work study partners, a guided school tour, a chance to complete an application for the upcoming school year, and an opportunity to hear from and speak to faculty, staff, current students, and alumni. The event will take place from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The school is located at 1832 Center Way, South. For more information, please e-mail admissions@hfcristorey.org or call 205-787-9937.

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 3224 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.