On Dec. 12 at St. Joseph Church (710 19th Street) in Corpus Christi. Again this year, we come together as a family to give thanks to the Patroness of the Americas-our Blessed Mother, with a beautiful Mass and breakfast. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 5:30 a.m.; Mass will start at 6 a.m. and then we will come together to joyfully sing Las Mañanitas! Afterward, we'll have delicious Menudo, Tamales, Pan Dulce, Café, Chocoláte, Alabanzas and Cantos in the Annex. 

Dec. 12 beginning with Mass at 8 a.m. followed by a 6th-grade play of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the church.

Dec. 12-15, beginning Thursday at 5:30 p.m. and ending on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Corpus Christi Retreat Center (1200 Lantana). A weekend to go deeper in our relationship with Our Lord through the power of prayer and silence. Register deepprayer.org or call (361) 289-9095, ext. 321.

Dec. 12 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at Schoenstatt (134 Front Street) in Rockport. Rosary, Posada and Mass followed by Covenant Renewal in the Shrine Potluck Dinner. Please bring a covered dish to share. For more information call the office at (361) 992-9841.

Dec. 16 begins at 6 p.m. Nine parish homes are visited in succession as we come together with festive anticipation of Our Savior’s Birth. Hosted by Religious Education. Call (361) 882-7912 for details on this Hispanic culture and profound memory-making family tradition during the Season of Advent.

Dec. 17 from 8:30-9 a.m. at Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi, Inc. (615 Oliver Court). The distribution of toys and food will begin from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information call (361) 884-0651.

Christmas Vigil begins Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 5:30 p.m. and Festival of Lessons & Carols Cathedral Choir and orchestra will be also on Dec. 24 at 11:30 p.m., followed by 12 a.m. midnight Mass on Dec. 25 and Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Jan. 3 from 5:30-8 p.m. at Schoenstatt Movement Center (4343 Gaines) in Corpus Christi. The Schoenstatt family branch and adoration group of the Corpus Christi diocese cordially Invite all families and children for an epiphany celebration, "The Joys of Mary Ballet," presented by ballerina instructor, Chrisi Carter and Company. Ballet performance followed by Holy Mass and fellowship. Bring a special dish to share

All Young Adults ages 19-39 are invited to attend the first-ever Diocesan sponsored Young Adult Retreat!. Join us on Jan. 10-12. Check-in begins at 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Corpus Christi (1200 Lantana). The cost of the retreat is $150. To register, call Nellie Serna at (361) 882-6191, ext. 634 or email nserna@diocesecc.org. After you register you will be sent an email with instruction for more detailed information. 

Jan. 11 at 9 a.m. at OLPH Academy (5814 Williams Drive) Parish Hall.

Jan. 19 during the traditional Latin Mass at 12:15 p.m.at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (7522 Everhart Road).

Jan. 23-26. The retreat begins Thursday at 5:30 p.m. and ends on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Corpus Christi Retreat Center (1200 Lantana). Register ourladyofcorpuschristi.org or call (361) 289-9095, ext. 321.

Jan. 25 at the Capitol in Austin. Six buses have been reserved to depart from the Diocese of Corpus Christi. Please contact Nellie Serna nserna@diocesecc.org to reserve buses for your school or parish group and for group registration. Individual registration is available online diocesecc.org/texasrallyforlife.  

Jan. 25 from 5:30-11 p.m. at La Palma (2955 Business Hwy 35 N.) in Rockport. Patrons will enjoy appetizers, dinner, and dessert with reserved seating and an open bar throughout the evening. They'll also be able to preview and bid on amazing items from generous donors in the Live, Silent, and Chinese Auctions as well as an Online Auction. Entertainment and music for dancing will be provided by the Texas Continentals. ​​​​​​​Proceeds will help keep tuition down at Sacred Heart School in Rockport. Tickets are $75 per person or tables can be bought at $750 for 10 persons. Tickets can be purchased at the school office or by calling (361) 729-2672. 

Jan. 30-Feb. 2. The retreat begins on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. and ends on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Corpus Christi Retreat Center (1200 Lantana). Register ourladyofcorpuschristi.org or call (361) 289-9095, ext. 321. 

Save the Date for St. John Paul II 2019 Black & Gold Gala on Feb. 1 at L&F Distributors. The fundraising event will feature a Casino Night presented by CITGO. The funds will benefit St. John Paul II High School.

Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. at Most Precious Blood Church (3502 Saratoga Blvd.) Come hear Immaculee Ilibagiza's story of hope and forgiveness. In 1994, Immaculee survived the Rwandan genocide by hiding with seven other women for 92 days in a 3 foot by 4-foot bathroom. Captured in her best-selling book, "Left to Tell, the story of how she overcame her deep anger and was able to forgive the people who killed her family is both inspiring and unforgettable. Tickets are $10 for age 19 and tickets for up and kids age 12-18 are free (need a student ticket for entrance). Age 11 and under not recommended.

Feb. 8 at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph Parish Hall (801 S. Reynolds) in Alice.

It begins Friday, Feb. 14 at 5:30 p.m. and ends Sunday, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. at Our Lad of Corpus Christi Retreat Center. Register ourladyofcorpuschristi.org or call (361) 289-9095, ext. 321.

Feb. 14-16. The retreat begins on Friday at 5:30 p.m. and ends Sunday at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Corpus Christi Retreat Center (1200 Lantana). Register ourladyofcorpuschristi.org or call (361) 289-9095, ext. 321.

Feb. 20 from 5:30 p.m. on Thursday to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday at Our Lady of Corpus Christi Retreat Center (1200 Lantana). Register www.ourladyofcorpuschristi.org or call (361) 289-9095, ext. 321.

Feb. 23 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea (3110 E. Causeway Blvd) in Corpus Christi. Serving beef barbecue for a donation of $10 per plate. The plate includes BBQ beef, potato salad, bread, dessert, coffee or tea. Eat-in or take out. There will be a Raffle with tickets at $1 per ticket with over $3500 in prizes. There will be a live auction. Fundraising efforts needed to maintain this historic church built in 1882 and renovations to our new parish hall. For more information please call (361) 883-4507.