Camp St. Bernard 

St. Bernard Prep will hold is annual summer camp through the month of June, starting with the first week set aside for ages 6-12. The first week will take place May 31-June 5. Week two is open to ages 8-12 and will begin June 7 and continue until June 12. Ages 10-14 are welcome to attend weeks three and four, which will take place June 14-19 and June 21-26, respectively. To complete an application, please visit campstbernard.com. For more information, please e-mail campstbernard@gmail.com. The camp will be help at 1600 St. Bernard Drive, Southeast in Cullman. 

Friday-Saturday, June 5-6

Parish Yard Sale

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Pell City will hold its annual yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both days. Proceeds from the sale will go to fund the parish’s Thanksgiving food drive, the Christmas giving tree, and Food Ministry. All are welcome. The church is located at 4609 Martin Street, South. For more information, please call the parish at 205.525.5161.

Friday, June 5

Seminarian Dinner

Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Huntsville will host the second annual Diocese of Birmingham Seminarian Dinner at 6 p.m. in support of the diocese’s Seminarian Education Fund. Seminarians of the diocese and Bishop Raica will be the honored guests. All are invited to attend. Tickets for the general public are $125 per person, but please note that only 180 tickets are available. For more information, please e-mail kgordon1775@gmail.com. The church is located at 625 Airport Road, Southwest. 

Sunday, June 7

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)

Friday, June 19

JCCHS Summer Nights on the Field

John Carroll Catholic High School in Birmingham will host a Cross Country Team fundraiser at 8 p.m., featuring a movie on the new scoreboard for families to come together and enjoy fellowship at Pat Sullivan Field. Bring blankets for those wishing to sit on the field. Cost is $5 per person and simple concessions will be available for purchase. Gates open at 7 p.m. The team is planning another night on June 26. The school is located at 300 Lakeshore Parkway. For more information, please call 205.940.2400.

 Saturday, June 20

Commissioning Mass

The diocesan Office of Black Catholic Ministry will sponsor a Commissioning Mass at Our Lady of Fatima in Birmingham at 4 p.m. for individuals committed to the Black Catholic Consortium. Bishop Raica will celebrate the Mass. A meal will be served afterwards. The church is located at 708 First Street, South. For more information, please e-mail jwatts@bhmdiocese.org. 

Saturday, June 20

Padre Pio Prayer Group

The Padre Pio Prayer group of Birmingham will meet at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, beginning with Mass in the chapel at 9 a.m. Following Mass, the group will take part in exposition, praying the Rosary, saying prayers to Padre Pio, and benediction! Father Paul Asih will lead the group in prayer.  All are welcome to attend. The prayer group meets monthly on the third Saturday. For more information, please contact Angela Kolar at angkolar@att.net.  The church is located at 7340 Cahaba Valley Road in Birmingham. 

Saturday-Sunday, June 20-21

Missionary Cooperative Plan Appeal Weekend

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.

Wednesday, June 24

The Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist

Monday, June 29

The Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles