St. Andrew Breakfast
Saturday, January 17, 2026
The next St. Andrew Breakfast will be on Saturday morning January 17, 2026 at St. Patrick Cathedral, 1206 Throckmorton St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, at 8:00 AM. The day will begin with Mass followed by breakfast and fellowship. We encourage young men in high school and college in the Diocese of Fort Worth to attend. Please reserve your spot by January 15, 2026, through the or by calling 817-945-9321. Por favor reserven su lugar antes del 15 de enero, 2026, por la o llamando al 817-945-9321.
Annual Respect Life Mass
Thursday, January 22, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Join us for the annual Respect Life Mass held at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 16250 Old Weatherford Rd, Aledo, TX 76008, starting at 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., as we pray together for an end to abortion, euthanasia and all the offenses to the sanctity and dignity of human life. All are invited to attend. A light reception with finger foods and desserts will follow the Mass. In order to prepare well for the light reception, registration is requested but not required.
Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Mass
Saturday, January 24, 2026 5:30 PM
The 40th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at St. Patrick Cathedral in Fort Worth at 5:30 p.m. The main celebrant will be Most Rev. Michael F. Olson, STD, MA, Bishop of Fort Worth, and the homilist will be Most Rev. Joseph N. Perry, JCL, DD, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Chicago. All are encouraged to attend.
OCIA Formation Day
Saturday, January 31, 2026 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Join us for our annual diocesan OCIA Formation Day on January 31, 2026, at Most Blessed Sacrament in Arlington. All parish OCIA leaders and volunteers are welcome to attend this day of formation to grow knowledge and skills for their ministry.
Come learn how to teach to and through the Liturgy within the context of the Order of Christian Initiation for Adult. This event is ideal for anyone at the parish level who works in the ministry of OCIA as paid staff or as a volunteer. We hope to see you there!
Dia de Formación de RICA
Sábado 31 de enero de 2026, de las 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Acompáñenos para conocer más sobre la trayectoria de RICA y descubrir cómo podemos ayudar a otras personas a disfrutar de la alegría de ser miembros de la Iglesia Católica para siempre. Todos los líderes y voluntarios de RICA de la parroquia están invitados a asistir a esta jornada de formación para ampliar sus conocimientos y habilidades para su ministerio. El sábado 31 de enero de 2026, de las 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, el la parroquia de Most Blessed Sacrament in Arlington.
Lights, Catholic, Action!
Lights, Catholic, Action! S2 Ep. 20: Forming Disciples, Not Just Students
Dr. Melissa Millard, Ed.D. shares how her journey from public-school educator to diocesan leader led her to champion Catholic schools as places that form joyful disciples—not just strong students—by weaving faith into every moment of the day. In her new advancement role, she’s focused on growing enrollment and funding (especially tuition support and safety) so more North Texas families can access Catholic education and “set the world on fire."
Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform! Each episode, released every Tuesday, explores the identity and mission of the Catholic Church in North Texas with a new guest each week. Also, please share on your social media platforms or parish e-bulletins!
Vocations Resources for New Liturgical Year
General Intercessions and Bulletin/Social Media Announcement for Cycle A
Below are the weekly general intercessions and bulletin/social media copy for the new liturgical year beginning November 30. For Word versions of these documents and other resources, please click Parish and School Vocations Toolkit.
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Vocations General Intercessions |
Vocaciones General Intercesiones |
Seminarian Daily Prayer List
We invite everyone to pray for our seminarians this year. Attached please find the 2026-2027 Seminarian Daily Prayer List. For any additional information please contact the .
Seminarian daily prayer list
Lista diaria de oración de seminarista
Danh sách cầu nguyện hàng ngày
Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House
"Behold, I make all things new." (Rev. 21:5). Come on retreat to grow in relationship with God, the source of the renewed peace and joy we all desire. Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House, on the shores of Lewisville Lake, in Lake Dallas, Texas wants to help you find the peace that surpasses understanding. Reserve a spot for one of our upcoming retreats today at www.montserratretreat.org!
| Date | Retreat |
| January 17, 2026 | Saturday of Reflection |
| January 29 - February 1, 2026 | Women's Retreat |
| February 5-8, 2026 | Men's Retreat |
| February 19-22, 2026 | Women's Retreat |
| February 27 - March 1, 2026 | Young Adult Retreat |
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Uncover the secrets to a lasting, supportive, transformational marriage!
For more than 50 years, Worldwide Marriage Encounter has helped over 3.5 million couples in almost 100 countries unlock the power of their relationships with new ways to do the “I do.” The Marriage Encounter experience helps you listen, share, and connect more deeply. There’s no group discussion. It’s just about the two of you learning to be the best, most loving and thriving couple you can be.
It's exciting that couples are taking the time to strengthen their sacrament, focus on their relationship, and refresh their romance. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter can also enrich your relationship with God.
Information from Worldwide Marriage Encounter coordinators is available for parishes to inform couples of upcoming Encounter events. Feel free to include this valuable information in your bulletins.
January Bulletin announcement
January Bulletin flyers
WWME Logo
Stewardship at Your Parish
The new year is upon us and many of your parishioners probably have a refreshed interest in being engaged—do you have those opportunities available? Below are some examples that will make an impact with your folks:
- Plan a parish-wide service project—volunteer as a group at a local food pantry, ask for help in doing a deep cleaning of the church, or start an ongoing project of making sandwiches for the local homeless shelter.
- If you do not already have a Lenten soup night or fish fry, seek out ministries or individual volunteers to plan at least one during Lent. This is both a service and hospitality opportunity!
- Are you seeing lots of young families in the pews? Schedule a family-friendly holy hour and/or stations of the cross.
A stewardship committee can spearhead many of the tasks listed above and much more. Contact Patricia Gonzalez or call 817-886-6607 to discuss how to refresh or create a committee at your parish!
Ideas for Homilists, Parishes, Schools and Families
Check Out the Latest Monthly ICSC Newsletter!
Discover ways to incorporate a stewardship mindset into your resolutions, engage in a refresher on the spirituality of Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response, and reflect on the Solemnity of the Epiphany in the January issue of the International Catholic Stewardship Council Parish Newsletter. There are helpful resources for priests, deacons, catechists, teachers, lay leaders, stewardship committees, and families, including the monthly stewardship prayer, weekly bulletin/social media reflections tied to the Sunday readings for the month, and more! Additional resources are available at www.catholicstewardship.com or at https://www.advancementfoundation.org/stewardship.
Parish Stewardship Newsletter
Boletín Parroquial de Corresponsabilidad
Parish Stewardship Reflections
January-March 2026
Below please find General Intercessions and Bulletin/Social Media/Website Announcements tied to the weekly readings in both English and Spanish. These documents are for each Sunday from January 4-March 29, 2026. For Word versions of these files, or additional Stewardship Resources for Parishes and Schools (including resources for prior quarters), please visit: fwdioc.app.box.com or contact Patricia Gonzalez at the Advancement Foundation or call 817-886-6607.
Special Collection Calendars
Throughout the year, parishes throughout the Diocese of Fort Worth take up special collections to support the work of Christ in our Diocese, in the United States and throughout the world. One hundred percent of four special collections each year stay in the Diocese of Fort Worth. These collections support our future priests, retired priests and the poor and vulnerable in our communities. Please give generously when these collections are announced in your parish.
When ordering offertory envelopes, please consider working with your parish communication committee to design unique envelopes for your parish, building fund, and even special collections. With written permission from your pastor, the Advancement Foundation is happy to provide envelope designs.
Please contact , CFRE for more information at 817-382-4939.
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Special collections calendar (2026) |
Colectas especiales (2026) |
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