The Around the Archdiocese is a brief calendar listing of events by the Archdiocese, parishes, ministries and other organizations throughout our ten-county region. 

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Aug. 22

End-Of-Life Seminar (SPANISH), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Notre Dame (7720 Boone Rd., Houston). The Archdiocesan Office of Aging presents a free seminar in Spanish to help individuals and families understand and prepare for end-of-life decisions through practical information, spiritual guidance and community resources. Free entry. 713-391-2615; [email protected]; archgh.org/aging.

Aug. 22 - 23

Garage Sale, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, St. Peter the Apostle (6220 La Salette Dr., Houston). Items for sale include adult and children’s clothing, shoes and accessories, unique finds, keepsakes, furniture, toys and more. Food also available for purchase. 832-818-6168; 713-747-7800.

Aug. 28

Game night, 7 to 10 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi (5102 Dabney St., Houston). Ten games will be played. Tickets: $20 in advance and $25 at the door. [email protected]; stfrancisofhouston.org.

Aug. 30

Golf tournament, 7 a.m., Northgate Country Club (17110 Northgate Forest Dr., Houston). Young Catholic Professionals Houston hosts its annual  annual golf tournament, an opportunity to connect with fellow young Catholic professionals. Cost: $150. [email protected]; ycphouston.org.

Sept. 2

Adoration hour, 7 to 8 p.m., Sacred Heart (507 S Fourth St., Richmond). Adoration Hour on the first Wednesday of the month to pray for vocations, with confession and Anointing of the Sick available. sacredhrt.com/adoration.

Sept. 13

Feast of Our Lady Of Sorrows, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Our Lady of Sorrows (3006 Kashmere St., Houston). Event begins with Mass at 10 a.m., followed by a procession. Live music, food, games and a raffle will follow from noon to 7 p.m. Free entry. 713-673-5601; ourladyhouston.org.

Sept. 18-19

Garage Sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, and 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, St. Joseph (219 County Rd. 762, Brazoria). Shop a huge selection of items. Saturday features a $5 fill-a-bag sale or half-off remaining items. Free entry. 979-418-1338.

Sept. 20

Festival, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., St. Gregory the Great (10500 Nold Dr., Houston). Event includes a raffle, live music, games, Mexican and ethnic foods, barbecue dinners, desserts, cake sale, drinks, a garage sale, plant sale and more. Free entry. 713-631-3681; stgregorygcc.com.

Sept. 25-26

Garage sale, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, St. Francis de Sales (8200 Roos Rd., Houston). The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #2647 hosts a parish-wide garage sale with a variety of items available. Free entry. To donate items or for more information: Cathy Rotter, 832-360-7137. 

Sept. 26

Jubilee Year of St. Francis Mass, 9 a.m., St. Francis of Assisi (5102 Dabney St., Houston). Auxiliary Bishop Italo Dell'Oro, CRS, celebrates this special Mass commemorating the Jubilee Year of St. Francis. [email protected], 706-442-2483.

Luncheon, 10 a.m., St. Mary’s Seminary (9845 Memorial Dr., Houston). Catholic Clerical Student Fund hosts a luncheon benefiting St. Mary’s seminarians. Archbishop Joe S. Vásquez will recognize Burse Honorees. Cost: $40. Register: bit.ly/ccsfluncheon. [email protected].

Sept. 27

Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi, 6 p.m. St. Francis of Assisi (5102 Dabney St., Houston). A dramatization of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. [email protected], 706-442-2483.

Sept. 26-28

Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, St. Christopher (8150 Park Place Blvd., Houston). Live music, games, inflatables, raffles, ethnic foods and drinks. Free entry. [email protected]; stchristopherhouston.org/bazaar.

Sept. 29

Mass & Benefit Luncheon, 10:30 a.m., St. Patrick (3424 Avenue K, Galveston). Luncheon follows at Moody Gardens Visitor Center Garden Restaurant after Mass. Event with Seattle Auxiliary Bishop Frank Schuster benefits the Galveston Seafarers Center. Cost: $35. Bus transportation is available from St. Bernadette Church. Register by Sept. 22. barbvisser53gmail.com. 

Oct. 2

Game night, 7 to 10 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi (5102 Dabney St., Houston). Ten games will be played. Tickets: $20 in advance and $25 at the door. [email protected]; stfrancisofhouston.org.

Oct. 3

Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Angela Merici (9009 Sienna Ranch Rd., Missouri City). Event features a pumpkin patch, kids’ games, rides, and a variety of food and drink. Free entry. [email protected].

Oct. 3-4

Bazaar, 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, St. Laurence (3103 Sweetwater Blvd., Sugar Land). Event features food trucks, kids’ games, family-friendly activities, a beer garden and raffles. Free entry. [email protected]; stlaurence.org/bazaar.

Oct. 10

Simbang Gabi Dinner & Dance, 6 p.m., Christ the Redeemer Horrigan Hall (11507 Huffmeister Rd., Houston). “Dancing Through the Decades” with live music, a DJ, dancing and a silent auction. Cost: $50. 832-421-2474 or [email protected].

Oct. 17

Festival, noon to 10 p.m., St. Joseph (1505 Kane St., Houston). Event includes carnival games, food, music and community fellowship. Free entry. [email protected]; fallfestival.webflow.io.

Golf Tournament, 1 p.m., Walden Country Club (18100 Walden Forest Dr., Humble). St. Philip the Apostle Knights of Columbus #9794 host a golf tournament. Cost: $600/team; $150/single player. 713-560-7314; [email protected].

Oct. 17-18

Festival, 7 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, St. Thomas the Apostle (1323 16th St., Huntsville). Bingo is set for Saturday night. Sunday includes barbecue, Mexican food and more. Activities include Bingo, silent auction, cakewalk, plant sale, sweet shop, country store, games and inflatables. Free entry. 409-658-0626; [email protected].

Oct. 31

All Saints Day celebration, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Anthony of Padua (7801 Bay Branch Dr., The Woodlands). Event includes live music, vendor markets, games, crafts, bounce houses, food trucks and more. Free entry. [email protected].