Wednesday, Sept. 3

Installation Mass

The Installation Mass of Archbishop-elect Mark Rivituso as Archbishop of Mobile will be celebrated at 11 a.m. in the Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. For more information, please visit mobarch.org. The basilica is located at 2 South Claiborne Street in Mobile.

Thursday, Sept. 4

Social Services Gala 

The annual Gala & Silent Auction benefitting Catholic Social Services of West Alabama will be held at Indian Hills Country Club in Tuscaloosa from 5:30-8:30 p.m. All funds raised will assist those living in poverty in the seven counties that the center serves. For more information, please visit csstuscaloosa.org or call 205.759.1268. The country club is located at 1650 McFarland Boulevard, North.

Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 6-7

Christmas in September

The Sacred Heart Altar Society and Knights of Columbus of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cullman are having their "Christmas in September" sale on Saturday from 7 a.m. until and after each Mass on Sunday in the church’s Family Life Center. Proceeds from the sale will go to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Cullman. Gently used decorations from all holiday seasons will be for sale. The church is located at 205 3rd Avenue, Southeast. For more information, please call 256.734.3730.

Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 6-7

Bernard Blues & BBQ

 St. Bernard Abbey will host its ninth annual Bernard Blues & BBQ. The event features some of the best artisans in the Southeast. While shopping, enjoy live music and the best pulled pork in the Southeast. Hours for the event are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Admission is a $10 requested donation. Children under age 12 get in free. No pets, please. Festival guests can also tour the world-famous Ave Maria Grotto for half-off admission. To learn more, please visit stbernardprep.com. The abbey is located at 1600 St. Bernard Drive, Southeast in Cullman.

Saturday, Sept. 13

Our Lady's Sodality Yard Sale
St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Jasper will host a yard sale in the Social Hall to benefit the parish’s Altar Sodality from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. The sale will feature some incredible bargains with all proceeds going to support the sodality’s mission to provide supplies for the altar and the priest. The church is located at 2159 Highway 195. For more information, please call 205.384.4800.

Thursday, Sept. 18

Future Falcon Day

St. John Paul II Catholic High School cordially invites all current 8th-grade students and their parents or guardians to the school’s annual JPII Future Falcon Day from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Participants will be able to observe classes, tour the school, and meet students, faculty, and staff. Information about the admissions process, curriculum, scholarships/financial aid deadlines, and extracurriculars will also be provided. The school is located at 7301 Old Madison Pike, Northwest in Huntsville. To register, please visit https://forms.gle/YpowyCj5N3wWEkov8. For more information, please e-mail admissions@jp2falcons.org or call 256.430.1760.

Saturday, Sept. 20

Cursillo Grand Ultreya Picnic
All Cursillistas and their families across the diocese are invited to a picnic from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Celebration Park, Pavilion #2 in Gardendale. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and dining supplies will be provided. Those planning to attend are asked to bring drinks, lawn chairs, and a side dish or dessert to share. The park is located at 2191 Fieldstown Road. For more information, please e-mail bassetlover@bellsouth.net.

Saturday, Sept. 20

St. Charles Borromeo annual yard sale
All the faithful of the diocese are invited to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Jacksonville for their annual yard sale from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. The sale will feature baked goods, large household items, collectibles, tools, jewelry, shoes, purses, scarfs, bedding, rugs, lamps, best-selling books, baby items, toys, craft items, and much more. Breakfast and lunch will be available. The church is located at 308 7th Street, Northeast. For more information, please e-mail tricia@stcharlescatholicchurch.com.  

Saturday, Sept. 20

Catechist Formation Day

The Diocese of Birmingham will hold an annual Catechist Formation Day at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Huntsville, starting at 9 a.m. For more information, please call 205-838.8322. The church is located at 625 Airport Road, Southwest. 

Saturday, Sept. 20

Padre Pio Prayer Group

The Padre Pio Prayer group will meet on at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Homewood for their monthly gathering. The day will include adoration, a Rosary, and Mass. In celebration of Padre Pio's feast day, the group will hold a pot luck lunch in the parish hall following Mass. For more information, please contact Angela Kolar at angkolar@att.net or 205.410.2033. 

Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 20-21

Pledge Sunday

The Diocese of Birmingham will hold Pledge Sunday weekend for the Diocesan Annual Appeal for Ministries, also known as Catholic Charities, throughout the diocese in all parishes. For more information, please visit catholiccharitiesbhm.org.

Sunday, September 21

Spaghetti Dinner

The Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary Council #140 will host its annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser at Our Lady Queen of the Universe Catholic Church Parish Hall in Birmingham from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plates are $15 each or four for $50. The menu includes spaghetti, Texas toast, salad, and desserts. Extra sides, desserts, and drinks can be purchased for an additional charge. To place an order the day of the event, e-mail kopccouncil.140@gmail.com or call 205.538.1409. Walk-ins welcome. The church is located at 961 Center Street, North.  

Wednesday, Sept. 24

An evening with a biblical archaeologist

Holy Spirit Catholic Parish in Huntsville will host George Stephan, a Jerusalem-born guide and biblical archaeologist, for “A Journey Through the Gospel of John and the 5th Gospel.” The presentation will begin at 6 p.m. in the Parish Life Center. The church is located at 625 Airport Road. For more information, please e-mail cbender@holyspirithsv.com or call 256.881.4781, ext. 218.

Monday, Sept. 29

First Responder Mass and luncheon

Father Justin Ward, pastor of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in Birmingham, invites first responders who live or serve in the Shelby County and Birmingham area to attend the First Responder Mass and luncheon at 10:30 a.m. The church is located at 7340 Cahaba Valley Road. For more information, please visit stmarkrc.org.