Religious Education Registration PreK - 12. August 19 – Room 4, August 26 and September 2. St. Joseph Hall. After All Masses.  Please bring a copy of your child‘s Baptism certificate if he/she is preparing to receive the Sacraments of Holy Communion or Confirmation. Early  registration continues through the parish office. Classes begin on Sunday, September 9th at 10:45 AM. Parent/Student orientation is on Sunday, September at AM at St. Joseph Hall.

Volunteers Needed. Sometimes we take our blessings for granted and forget how deeply we are all connected.  Have you been thinking of becoming more involved in our parish community and providing some kind of service work?  Then why not volunteer in the Religious Education program!  All that is needed is patience and a desire to share God’s Word with children. Our classes meet on Sundays from 10:45 AM to 12 Noon. Volunteers are needed as catechist assistants, office helpers, substitutes, hall monitors, and helpers for special events. If you are interested in joining our program, please call Orfie Hernandez at (361) 883-4213, ext. 202 or email at religioused@cccathedral.com.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd ( 3 – 5 year olds). Register early. Space is limited. Children will learn scripture, liturgy and Catholic culture. Registration forms are available at the entrances of the church. For more information, please call the Religious Education office at (361) 883-4213, ext. 202 or email at religioused@cccathedral.com.

29th Annual Celebration for Life Fundraising Banquet will be on Thursday, Sept. 6 begins with a VIP reception and social at 6:15 p.m. at Mansion Royal, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Please join us for an evening of fine dining, music, prayer, inspirational speakers and Christian fellowship. For more information call (361) 852-2273 or email hopehousecc@mygrande.net or visit the website at www.cchope.org.

St. Pius X Church Men’s Club Annual Barbecue on Sunday, August 26 from 11 AM-2 PM at St. Pius X Parish Hall. $9 plate includes barbecue brisket and sausage, potato salad and beans. For more information call (361) 533-2177.

Natural Family Planning on Saturday, August 18 from 9:30 AM-11:30 AM at 1426 Baldwin Blvd in Corpus Christi. Learn to recognize the natural cycles of fertility and infertility that occur naturally in every woman. NFP allows couples to plan pregnancies while following the teachings of the Church and respecting the gift of their married love. Visit Diocesecc.org/nfp for more information.

Healing Retreat at OLCC on August 17-19. Begins Friday at 5:30 PM and ends Sunday at 2 PM at Our Lady of Corpus Christi Retreat Center (1200 Lantana). The weekend consists of a series of talks on healing, periods of quiet reflection asking God to reveal where we need healing, and concludes with a Healing Service. Register www.deepprayer.org or call (361) 289-9095, ext. 321.

Refuge of Hope 11th Annual Benefit Dinner on Saturday, August 11 at 6 PM at the Richard Borchard Fairgrounds. Doors open at 5:45 PM. Tickets are $35 per person and $350 per table. Deadline to register is Friday, August 6. RSVP today at www.refugeofhopecc.org/support.

Rachel's Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion. Weekend retreats offer you a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental environment. Next Retreat is August 10-12, 2018. Please contact Tammy Romo Alcala at (361)510-4684 or by email at ccrachelsvineyard@gmail.com.