Lights, Catholic, Action!

Lights, Catholic, Action! S2 Ep. 40: The Secret to Real Christian Joy

In our final episode of Season 2, guest host Christina Benavides chats with Catholic speaker and evangelist Ali Hoffman, a parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena in Carrollton. Hoffman shares how a shy introvert became a joyful missionary disciple— traveling the world, encouraging thousands online, and helping others discover a real, personal relationship with Jesus. From viral family dance videos to prayer closets, handwritten encouragement letters, and deep reflections on the Holy Spirit, Ali reveals how ordinary joy and simple faith can become powerful tools for evangelization.

Check out Ali's viral dance video here
Ali Hoffman's YouTube channel
Learn more about Ali's ministry work

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!

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May, the Month of Mary

A Garden That Grows for Years

A garden does not bloom overnight. It is tended with care, patience, and hope. In the same way, gifts made today can create a legacy of faith for years to come which honors things important to you.

Let your legacy bloom in perpetuity as your gift continues to help your favorite parish ministry, your local Catholic school or the Advancement Foundation.

Find out more at the Advancement Foundation at www.advancementfoundation.org.

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!

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.

June Bulletin announcement
June Bulletin flyers
WWME Logo

Stewardship at Your Parish

Save the Dates—Diocesan Days of Stewardship this Summer/Fall

The Advancement Foundation is hosting five stewardship events at various parishes throughout the Diocese starting in August through October.  Four of the days will cover a specific stewardship pillar—prayer, service, hospitality and formation—and a fifth day will be a broad stewardship talk delivered entirely in Spanish.  These events are intended for anyone who is interested in deepening their understanding of what it means to live a life of discipleship.

More details will be forthcoming, but in the meantime please save these dates:

• August 15, St. Vincent de Paul in Arlington:  Hospitality
• August 29, Our Lady Queen of Peace in Wichita Falls:  Prayer
• September 19, St. Stephen in Weatherford:  Service
• October 3, St. Andrew in Fort Worth:  Formation
• October 10, Diocesan Formation Center in Fort Worth:  Stewardship Overview (Spanish)

As always, please reach out with any questions/comments: at 817-886-6607 (office) 626-643-9803 (cell).

Light of Christ Awards

Congratulatory letters are being mailed to awardees this week and next, but there is still time to nominate an individual or married couple from your parish!  Please complete the online form here: Light of Christ Nomination Form – Fill out form.

Award ceremonies are scheduled for (all events will start at 6:30pm and end at 8:00pm):

• Thursday, June 18; Immaculate Conception Church, Denton
• Thursday, June 25; Our Lady Queen of Peace, Wichita Falls
• Thursday, July 2; Immaculate Heart of Mary, Fort Worth
• Thursday, July 9; Our Lady of Lourdes, Mineral Wells
• Thursday, July 16; Our Lady of Mercy, Hillsboro

If you require a hard copy application, please contact Patricia Gonzalez.
Please visit www.advancementfoundation.org/stewardship-awards for more information, or contact or call 817-886-6607 (office) or 626-643-9803 (cell).

Ideas for Homilists, Parishes, Schools and Families

Check Out the Latest Monthly ICSC Newsletter!

Celebrate the huge numbers of new Catholics who joined the Church this past Easter season; learn how you can make a difference in fighting the many social ills in our world; and get 20 simple tips on everyday ways to live a life of discipleship in the June 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

April-June 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 April 5 - June 28, 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.

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.

Special Collection Calendars

Cloud for 2026 Special Collection Materials

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.

Bulletin and website materials for the Diocese of Fort Worth 2026 special collections can be found here: https://bit.ly/SpecialCollections2026. This cloud drive will be updated throughout the year. Please contact , CFRE for more information at 817-382-4939.