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Seminarian Education Fund Appeal – August 1–2, 2026
We are grateful to share the joyful news that the Diocese of Birmingham ordained three new priests on May 30 and will welcome four new seminarians this fall, bringing the total number of men in formation to nineteen.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our diocesan family, more than $2.5 million was raised last year for seminarian formation, including a generous matching gift. These funds help provide the education, spiritual formation, and preparation needed for our future priests.
The Seminarian Education Fund Appeal will take place the weekend of August 1–2, 2026. We invite all parishioners to prayerfully consider supporting this important appeal and to continue praying for an increase in vocations to the priesthood. Together, we can help form the next generation of priests who will faithfully serve the people of the Diocese of Birmingham.
Thank you for your prayers, generosity, and continued support of our seminarians and the future of our Church.
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Registration for Religious Education is now open!
We invite all children, youth, and adults who wish to prepare for the sacraments and grow in their Catholic faith to register for the upcoming year.
📅 Last day to register: July 30, 2026
Sacramental Requirements
First Holy Communion
- Copy of Baptism Certificate
- $25 workbook fee
Confirmation
- Copy of Baptism Certificate
- Copy of First Holy Communion Certificate
- $25 workbook fee
OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)
- If you have already received any sacraments, please provide copies of the corresponding sacramental certificates.
- If you have not been baptized, please provide a copy of your birth certificate.
- If you were baptized in another Christian denomination (non-Catholic), please provide a copy of your baptism certificate.
📍 To register, please visit the Religious Education Office during the following hours:
- Monday: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday–Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
We look forward to accompanying you and your family on your faith journey!
CUSTODIANS OF LIFE AND FAMILY MINISTRY
All men of the parish are invited to join the Custodians of Life and Family Ministry.
Every Monday, we gather to pray the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM, lifting up our families, the dignity of life, and the needs of our community.
Come and be part of this time of prayer and brotherhood!
Volunteers Needed – Perpetual Chapel Substitutes
Our parish is still looking for volunteers to serve as substitutes for our Perpetual Chapel hours. Substitutes help cover for our adorers when they are unable to attend due to vacations, appointments, or other occasions.
If you are able to help and spend time in prayer in the chapel, please consider signing up as a substitute adorer. Your
support helps ensure our chapel remains a place of continuous prayer.
For more information or to volunteer, please contact Mario Alfaro, coordinator of the group, at 256-668-5518
Natural Family Planning (NFP) Resources
Natural Family Planning (NFP) is a safe, effective, and natural way for couples to understand and work with God’s design for fertility and family life. NFP methods are based on observing the natural signs of fertility within a woman’s cycle and can be used to achieve or postpone pregnancy without drugs or devices.
The Birmingham Catholic Engaged Encounter website offers trusted information, class options, and resources for couples interested in learning more about NFP.
Whether you are engaged, newly married, or continuing to grow in your marriage, these resources can help deepen communication, respect for life, and marital unity.
