St. Paul Catholic Chapel’s 43rd Annual Pork Rib BBQ. Available from 9 a.m. until sold out. Carry-out only. Sold by half slab only. Presale information or advanced orders, text 260-668-4112. Proceeds support our Student Scholarship Fund.

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Help support the Knights of Columbus by purchasing 1/2 a chicken for $10. Carry-out only. Located in the parking lot across from the Trine Hockey Arena.

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This weekly Sunday 1:30 pm Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way. To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.399.1452.

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Young adults ages 18-35 are invited to join Catholic Young Adult Recreation on Saturday, Sept 7, at 6:35 p.m. for a fun summer social night at the Fort Wayne TinCaps. Lawn seats may be purchased through the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for $7/person by visiting diocesefwsb.org/cyar. Join us and invite your friends to connect with other Catholic young adults.

An interpreted for the deaf will be present this Sunday morning, September 8, at the 11am Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) provides ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry partner to offer these Masses:

• 1st Sunday of the month: 4pm Saturday evening

• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays on the month: 11am Sunday morning

If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-399-1452.

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All couples celebrating their 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 65th or 70th wedding anniversary this year, along with their families, are invited to attend the Jubilee Anniversary Mass with Bishop Rhoades on Sunday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew Cathedral. A ticketed reception will follow in the school gym. Anniversary couples will receive a commemorative certificate and two free tickets to the reception. Additional reception tickets for family and friends may be purchased for $10 each. Children age 10 and under may attend the reception at no charge. To register, please go to www.diocesefwsb.org/anniversary-masses. Registration deadline is August 30.

Immaculate Conception Church, 7046 E 400 S, will have a chicken dinner on Sunday, September 8, from noon to 5 p.m. Come and enjoy a delicious chicken dinner with mashed potatoes, noodles, and salad then finish it with a piece of homemade pie! There will be children’s activities, the General Store and other fun events.

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This weekly Sunday 1:30 pm Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way. To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.399.1452.

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St. Therese Homeschool Hybrid is a new 2-day program for homeschoolers to get all their core classes and electives with options from honors to special learners for PreK-12th grades Mondays & Wednesdays starting Sept 9, 2024 held at St. Therese Catholic Church 2304 Lower Huntington Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46819. Please pray for our endeavor and check us out at https://www.lifehs.net/st-therese-classes

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Join the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph County and Notre Dame Women’s Basketball Coach Niele Ivey on Wednesday, September 11th for “An Evening with Coach Ivey.” The event will take place at The Gillespie Center and will be emceed by WNDU anchor Joshua Short.

This year’s highly anticipated bash will feature cocktails, dinner, a silent auction, and the opportunity to hear from Niele Ivey, head coach of Notre Dame Women’s Basketball.

Not only are you guaranteed to have a good time, but all ticket purchases, donations, and silent auction purchases will benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society and its mission to help neighbors in St. Joseph County who are struggling to make ends meet.

*Please note: Stay tuned for more information about the Society’s annual gala-which will be held in Spring 2025.

Do you want to be more fully alive in your daily routine, relationships, and career? Do you feel like something is missing from your life? Are you looking to grow spiritually? If so, the Alive series is for you!

Join fellow young adults to explore a surprising path toward a more abundant life through dispelling misconceptions and discovering a fresh approach to a relationship with God.

Alive is a weekly series of 8 sessions that include a delicious dinner, a relevant talk, and lively small group discussion. Simply come as you are. Dinner is provided for free. Registration is required and space is limited.

Learn More & Register: ablazemission.org/alive

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A St. Joseph Parish Festival – Kermes event will be on Saturday, September 14, and Sunday, September 15, and will be celebrating the 100th year anniversary of the school! On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be kids games, food sales, Knights of Columbus beer tent, silent auction, dunk tank and bingo. A visit from a firetruck will be at 1 p.m. At 5 p.m. an Alumni 100th year Anniversary Mass for the school, will be followed by a tour. The Knights of Columbus beer tent, food sales and karaoke from 6:30-9:30 p.m. On Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. we will have kids games, food sales, Knights of Columbus beer tent, silent auction, dunk tank and bingo.

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A St. Joseph Parish Festival – Kermes event will be on Saturday, September 14, and Sunday, September 15, and will be celebrating the 100th year anniversary of the school! On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be kids games, food sales, Knights of Columbus beer tent, silent auction, dunk tank and bingo. A visit from a firetruck will be at 1 p.m. At 5 p.m. an Alumni 100th year Anniversary Mass for the school, will be followed by a tour. The Knights of Columbus beer tent, food sales and karaoke from 6:30-9:30 p.m. On Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. we will have kids games, food sales, Knights of Columbus beer tent, silent auction, dunk tank and bingo.

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An interpreted for the deaf will be present this Sunday morning, September 15, at the 11am Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) provides ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry partner to offer these Masses:

• 1st Sunday of the month: 4pm Saturday evening

• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays on the month: 11am Sunday morning

If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-399-1452.

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All couples celebrating their 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 65th or 70th wedding anniversary this year, along with their families, are invited to attend the Jubilee Anniversary Mass with Bishop Rhoades on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 11:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. A ticketed reception will follow in the hall at St. Mary, Mother of God parish. Anniversary couples will receive a commemorative certificate and two free tickets to the reception. Additional reception tickets for family and friends may be purchased for $10 each. Children age 10 and under may attend the reception at no charge. To register, please go to www.diocesefwsb.org/anniversary-masses. Registration deadline is September 1.

This weekly Sunday 1:30 pm Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way. To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.399.1452.

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An All Alumni Reunion and Annual Meeting will be Wednesday, September 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Classic Catering and Event Center, 4832 Hillegas Rd. Open to all Central Catholic High School graduates and guests. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch is served at noon. Cost is $20 per person due by Saturday, August 31, to Vickey Linker, 862 George St., Huntington, In 46750.

For information call Vickey Linker at 260-341-6209.

A Mother’s Hope will host the 7th Annual Diamond Gala on Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Conference Center.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The evening kicks off with a cocktail hour and games. You’ll have plenty of time to try your luck at winning gift cards, wine, whiskey, and, of course, diamonds before dinner and our live auction!

Tickets are $100 per person and include drinks and dinner for one guest. Sponsorships are also available. Learn more at go.amhfw.org/Gala24 or by emailing [email protected].

A Mother’s Hope is devoted to being a refuge for homeless, pregnant mothers, and strengthening futures for moms and babies. As the only maternity home in the Fort Wayne area, A Mother’s Hope is fulfilling a great need in our community. But we can’t do it alone. May God bless you for your contributions to this mission.

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Join Bishop Rhoades and fellow Catholics from around the diocese in praying for the Synod. We gather in anticipation and prayer for the upcoming Synod on Synodality which will be held at Vatican City during the month of October, for the mission and unity of the Church.

The prayer service will include meditative Taize singing, scripture readings, and, in the spirit of Synodality, four short reflections given by Bishop Rhoades, Alicia Nagy, Rev. Andrew Budzinski, and Sister Mercy Briola, OSF.

Come Holy Spirit! Adsumus Sancte Spiritus!

To learn more about the Synod on Synodality and the upcoming General Assembly that Bishop Rhoades will be attending for the month of October, please visit: https://www.synod.va/en.html

Immaculate Conception Parish will have a rummage sale on Friday, September 20, from 9 a.m. to4 p.m. and Saturday, September 21, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the church, 312 E. Diamond St. On Saturday the bag sale is $3.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 63568 Old U.S. 31- South, will have a fish fry on Friday, September 20, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Menu includes fish (fried by Tyner, I.O.O.F.), baked potato, coleslaw, bread, and homemade dessert. All meals are $13 each with tickets on a first come, first served basis until sold out.

Call 574-291-3775 for information.

Immaculate Conception Parish will have a rummage sale on Friday, September 20, from 9 a.m. to4 p.m. and Saturday, September 21, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the church, 312 E. Diamond St. On Saturday the bag sale is $3.

An interpreted for the deaf will be present this Sunday morning, September 22, at the 11am Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) provides ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry partner to offer these Masses:

• 1st Sunday of the month: 4pm Saturday evening

• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays on the month: 11am Sunday morning

If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-399-1452.

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This weekly Sunday 1:30 pm Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way. To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.399.1452.

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40 Days for Life is a community-based campaign that takes a determined, peaceful approach to showing local communities the consequences of abortion in their own neighborhoods, for their own friends and families. It puts into action a desire to cooperate with God in the carrying out of His plan for the end of abortion.

Sidewalk advocates outside our local Planned Parenthood have seen an increase in numbers of women entering the clinic. Our volunteers need your help!

Ask if your church is sponsoring one of the 40 days and sign up for a time to come pray with us. If your church hasn’t registered, contact us and we’ll help you set it up.

The St. Joseph – Hessen Cassel Fall Festival will be held on Friday, September 27, from 5-9 p.m.

2 Mile Fun Run

Euchre Tournament

Beer Tent

Saturday, September 28, from noon to 11 p.m.

Mushball Tournament

Kids Carnival/Inflatables

Concessions

Raffle

Silent/Live Auction

Parish Dinner

Beer Tent

Live Band (Little Sister)

Log Saw

Baking Competition

Country Store

Information can be found on Facebook at SJHCFALLFESTIVAL

The St. Joseph – Hessen Cassel Fall Festival will be held on Friday, September 27, from 5-9 p.m.

2 Mile Fun Run

Euchre Tournament

Beer Tent

Saturday, September 28, from noon to 11 p.m.

Mushball Tournament

Kids Carnival/Inflatables

Concessions

Raffle

Silent/Live Auction

Parish Dinner

Beer Tent

Live Band (Little Sister)

Log Saw

Baking Competition

Country Store

Information can be found on Facebook at SJHCFALLFESTIVAL

This weekly Sunday 1:30 pm Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way. To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.399.1452.

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