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. 5-6

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. 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@stcharlesbatholicchurch.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-Sunday, Sept. 27-28

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.