E-Bulletin
September 21, 2023
#iGiveCatholic 2023
Social Media and Profile Page Workshop Training
Join us this Thursday, September 28 from 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. virtually or in person at the Catholic Center, 800 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth,76108 for the Social Media and Profile Page Building Workshop for hands on help in building your Profile page and #iGiveCatholic social media campaign. Register here if you would like to attend.
Parishes, schools and ministries in the Diocese of Fort Worth can still participate in #iGiveCatholic 2023 – register today at www.fortworth.igivecatholic.org.
For more information contact , Director of Stewardship and Parish Relations of the Advancement Foundation at 817-533-3178.
Red Mass
Thursday, September 28, 2023
The Red Mass Committee of Fort Worth, Texas cordially invites all attorneys, judges, public officials, and their families and staffs to attend the Red Mass on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at St. Patrick Cathedral Fort Worth in downtown Fort Worth. This year's guest speaker will be Nicole Stelle Garnett, professor of law at the University of Notre Dame and a fellow of Notre Dame’s Institute for Educational Initiatives. The celebrant will be Most Rev. Michael F. Olson, STD, MA.
An RSVP is requested by September 20th for each person attending the free dinner following the Mass at the Fort Worth Club, Horizon Room.
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Parish Announcement
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! Spaces are limited due to COVID and are going fast!
| Date | Retreat |
| Sept. 29 - Oct. 1, 2023 | Young Adult Silent Retreat |
| Oct. 19-22, 2023 | Women's Retreat |
| Oct. 26-29, 2023 | Men's Retreat |
| Dec. 7-10, 2023 | During and After Divorce Retreat |
Catholic Charities is Hiring
Catholic Charities Fort Worth has several job opportunities that we would like to share with our Catholic community. In particular, we are excited to grow our Gabriel Project and have some exciting opportunities to be part of this special ministry. Please consider sharing our hiring information graphic in your parish bulletins, social media platforms and/or parish websites.
Catholic Charities Special Collection
October 7-8, 2023
The Little Way Campaign is one of Catholic Charities’ most important annual fundraising initiatives. It bring hope where hope is needed most. Catholic Charities has worked diligently creating a special collection toolkit in English, Spanish and Vietnamese including multiple social media images, bulletin images, impact statements, homily talking points, prayers of the faithful and much more in all three languages. Please download the materials best suited for your parish and promote the Little Way campaign to support the charitable arm of our local Church, Catholic Charities.
Little Way Campaign Parish Toolkit
Kit de herramientas parroquiales de la campaña
Chiến Dịch ‘Con Đường Bé Nhỏ’ Gồm Đầy Đủ Chỉ Dẫn cho Giáo Xứ
Stewardship Sunday
October 14/15, 2023-Eucharistic Stewardship … our grateful response to His gift
Stewardship Sunday will be celebrated at all Masses October 14/15. This diocesan-wide event is an opportunity to teach about “Stewardship as a way of life” and complement any existing stewardship initiatives in your parish. All parishes have been sent Posters and bulletin inserts to be used Stewardship Sunday weekend.
For additional information on how to celebrate Stewardship Sunday, and for Parish and Family resources, please visit: Advancement Foundation/Stewardship Sunday or contact at 817-533-3178.
St. Andrew’s Breakfast
Saturday, October 14, 2023
The next St. Andrew Breakfast will be on Saturday morning October 14, 2023 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 of the Diocese of Fort Worth to attend. With limited space, please reserve your spot by October 12, 2023 to the or by calling 817-945-9321.
St. Andrew Desayuno
El próximo Desayuno de St. Andrew será el sábado 14 de october de 2023 a las 8:00 a.m. en St. Patrick Cathedral, 1206 Throckmorton St, FortWorth, TX 76102. El día comenzará con Misa seguida por el desayuno y camaradería. Invitamos a todos los jóvenes varones de la Diócesis de FortWorth que estén en la escuela secundaria o en la universidad en asistir al evento. Hay espacio limitado. Por favor reserven su lugar antes del 12 de octubre de 2023 por la o llamando al 817-945-9321.
Marriage Retreats
The Cana Commandments
The Cana Commandments is a one-day marriage enrichment retreat offered at three separate locations in the diocese for couples to discover how God’s gift of the Ten Commandments not only applies to their individual lives but to their marriage as well. The retreat is designed to open the hearts and minds of couples regarding their approach to their marital union. More details. Please note these retreats DO NOT fulfill the marriage preparation requirements.
Save the date! These three retreats will lead to a Big Event/Marriage Conference on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Good Shepherd Catholic Community in Colleyville with Jackie and Bobby Angel.
| Date | Location |
| October 14, 2023 | Immaculate Conception, Denton |
| October 28, 2023 | St. Andrew, Fort Worth |
| January 13, 2024 | Sacred Heart, Wichita Falls |
Sean Uno
Recibe de Dios esa palabra única que unirá tu matrimonio
Te espera una palabra única. Sin ella vivirán a la deriva o en conflicto. Abre tu corazón para recibirla de Dios y ser guiados en un extraordinario camino de unidad, gozo y nuevo compromiso. Reclama una manera sencilla de amar y vivir más poderosamente tu vocación matrimonial. Más detalles aquí. Tenga en cuenta que estos retiros NO cumplen con los requisitos de preparación para el matrimonio.
¡Separe la fecha! Estos tres retiros concluiran con un Gran Evento/Conferencia Matrimonial con Jackie y Bobby Angel el Sábado 9 de Marzo, 2024, en la Comunidad Católica Good Shepherd en Colleyville.
| Date & Time | Location |
| 7 de octubre de 2023 | Santísimo Sacramento, Arlington |
| 10 de febrero de 2024 | Inmaculada Concepción, Denton |
| 27 de abril de 2024 | Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Wichita Falls |
White Coat Mass
October 16, 2023
The Annual White Coat Mass for healthcare professionals, family and staff will be held on Monday, October 16, 2023, at St. Patrick Cathedral, Fort Worth at 6:00 p.m. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. Please wear your white coat!
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.
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.
October bulletin announcement
October bulletin flyers
WWME Logo
Advancing the Mission
September/October 2023
The Advancing the Mission newsletter of the Advancement Foundation is provided to parishioners throughout the diocese via email, e-Bulletin and your parish communications with the QR code below.
In the September/October Advancing the Mission newsletter we share:
— How to make donations to your parish after death
— Protecting our Students
— Back by Popular Demand: Aging with Grace
— Annual Diocesan Appeal is Catholic Stewardship in Action
— Eucharist and the Spirituality of Stewardship
— Two Ways to Leave a Legacy
See below or visit www.advancementfoundation.org/ for more information.
Click here to view!
News you can use QR code
Liturgical Workshop for Coordinators
Starting this fall!
At the desire of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, in his Apostolic Letter, Desiderio Desideravi, on the Liturgical Formation of the People of God, the Office of Liturgy & Worship is offering liturgical workshops for liturgy and special celebrations. These five-week workshops will be offered at nine locations in three languages starting this fall through spring 2024. Please encourage your coordinators for various liturgical ministries and anyone interested in liturgy to attend. For locations, languages, dates, and registration click here.
Come and See Weekend
Vocations Weekend Retreat, November 3 - 5, 2023
The Fall 2023 Come & See Weekend will take place at St. Joseph Seminary College, 75376 River Rd., St. Benedict, LA. 70457. This vocations weekend retreat is scheduled for November 3 - 5, 2023 for young men 16 years and older who are in high school and college in the Diocese of Fort Worth.
Please invite young men to experience what life is like at St. Joseph’s Seminary with others who are discerning a call to the priesthood. Reserve your spot today with the .
Seminarian Daily Prayer List
We invite everyone to pray for our seminarians this year. Attached please find the 2023-2024 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
Parish Stewardship Reflections
Winter-October-December 2023
Below please find General Intercessions and Bulletin/Website Announcements tied to the weekly readings in both English and Spanish. For additional Stewardship Resources for Parishes (including resources for prior quarters), please visit: fwdioc.app.box.com or contact at the Advancement Foundation or call 817-533-3178.
2023 Special Collection Calendar
2024 Revised September 13, 2023
Throughout the year, parishes in 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. If you have any questions about special collections, please contact , CFRE, Director of Annual Giving and Grants of the Advancement Foundation at 817-382-4939, or visit fwdioc.org/special-collections.
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Special collections calendar (2023) |
Colectas especiales (2023) |
Diocesan Employment Opportunities
To better serve potential candidates for diocesan jobs, the e-Bulletin “Diocesan Employment Opportunities” has been streamlined into two categories with links. Click on a category to view all available jobs.
Catholic Center & Parish Employment
School Employment
(Catholic Schools Website)
Diocesan Calendar
El Calendario de la Diócesis
The Diocesan Electronic Calendar is a listing of major events and activities at the Diocese as well as in parishes and schools. Parishes and schools may submit information that may be of interest to individuals outside of a parish or school for inclusion on the diocesan electronic calendar with a hotlink to details if appropriate.
El Calendario Electrónico de la Diócesis es una lista de los principales eventos y actividades en la Diócesis, así como en las parroquias y las escuelas. Las parroquias y las escuelas podrán presentar información que pueda ser de interés para las personas fuera de la parroquia o de la escuela para que se pueda incluir en el calendario electrónico de la Diócesis con un enlace directo a la información, si procede.
Diocesan Calendar / Calendario Diocesano
The following outlines what is needed when submitting events to be added to the Diocesan website calendar. For complete details, please review the PDF document below.
Requisitos para publicar eventos en el Sitio de Internet Diocesano. Para información más detallada por favor revise el archivo PDF abajo.
For any questions or concerns about the e-Bulletin please contact the
Director of Communications, or .