Friday Fish Dinners: The Knights of Columbus Sacred Hearts Council #11262 and the Louisa Catholic Women’s Guild will serve Friday Lenten Fish Dinners at St. Jude Catholic Church, Mineral, April 11. Cost: $12/adult and $5/child. Menu: choice of baked fish, fried fish or fried shrimp; hush puppies; choice of two sides (coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, applesauce or French fries); choice of coffee, iced tea or lemonade; and a homemade dessert. Eat in from 4:30-7 p.m. Carry out from 4-7 p.m. Proceeds benefit the church and support local charities. Questions? Contact the parish office at 540-894-4266.
Easter Sunrise Mass: The annual Easter Sunrise Mass will be celebrated Sunday, April 20, 6:30 a.m., in front of the garden mausoleum of St. Mary’s Cemetery, Norfolk. Celebrant will be Father Brian Rafferty, Portsmouth Naval Hospital chaplain. For information or to volunteer, contact Christina Gettys at 757-627-2874 or [email protected].
Divine Mercy Sunday celebration: To celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, St. Bridget, Richmond, will have Eucharistic adoration, recitation of the chaplet of Divine Mercy, veneration of a replica of the original image of Divine Mercy, and three priests available to hear confessions at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. For questions, contact Kathleen at [email protected].
Divine Mercy: The tremendous feast of the Divine Mercy will be celebrated Sunday, April 27, 3 p.m., at St. Gregory the Great, Virginia Beach. The image of Divine Mercy will be displayed for veneration and we will sing the Divine Mercy Chaplet, then Benediction. Refreshments will follow in the Tobias room and everyone is welcome. If you would like further information, please call Bridget at 757-497-2841.
Divine Mercy Service: All are invited to the St. Joan of Arc Divine Mercy Prayer Service on April 27, 3-4 p.m., at St. Joan of Arc, Yorktown. Service will begin with Eucharistic adoration. Father Michael Joly will give a reflection, followed by the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and readings from Scripture and St. Faustina’s Diary. The service will close with Benediction and a small reception. For information, contact Donna Prantl at 757-621-8353 or Cathy Fowler at 757-329-4059.
CCM Gala: Join us for the 17th Annual Catholic Campus Ministry Benefit Gala on Saturday, May 3, at the William & Mary Alumni House! This special evening includes a plated dinner, live music, a silent auction, and more – all in support of our mission to nurture the spiritual lives of students and foster a strong Catholic community on campus. For tickets, sponsorships, or auction donations, contact Robbin Ciraulo at [email protected] or 757-220-1415 x2604.
Yard Sale: The Louisa Catholic Women’s Guild will sponsor a Spring Yard Sale at St. Jude, Mineral, Saturday, May 3, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Outside vendor spaces are available for $20. Refreshments will also be available for purchase. For more information or to reserve a table, email the Women’s Guild at [email protected].
Santacruzan: A Filipino Catholic tradition since 1854, Santacruzan is a celebration of the search for the Holy Cross by St. Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine. A procession will take place after Mass, with women of all ages and cultural backgrounds representing the titles of the Blessed Mother. Event will be held May 4, 2-4 p.m., at St. Michael the Archangel, Glen Allen. More information or questions, email [email protected].
Golf tournament: St. Gabriel Knights of Columbus Council #13170 is sponsoring a four-man scramble golf tournament Monday, May 12, at Stonehenge Golf and Country Club, Richmond. Proceeds benefit various charities, including Leave No Neighbor Behind, Coats for Kids, and March for Life. Entry fee is $125 per player. Hole sponsorships are available for $125. Registration at https://app.eventcaddy.com/events/2025-knights-of-columbus-council-13170 . Contact Tim Evans at 804-241-8454 or [email protected].
Emmaus Journey retreat: The Office for Evangelization invites parents who have lost a child of any age to attend an Emmaus Journey retreat on May 24 at Church of the Redeemer, Mechanicsville. This one-day spiritual retreat gives parents a safe space to seek peace, comfort, and hope with other grieving parents. Retreats are offered at multiple dates and locations throughout the year. You will be led by a team of parents, spiritual directors, clergy, and parish leaders. Learn more and register at evangelizerichmond.org/Emmaus.
Catholic alternative to yoga: Experience Pietra Fitness, a one-hour class of prayer, stretching and strength building. Gentle classes for ladies are offered at the St. Clare of Assisi Retreat Center, Hampton. These classes are on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per class. Contact [email protected] if you have questions.
Pilgrimage to Rome: Join Father John Grace and Immaculate Conception, Hampton, as a “Pilgrim of Hope” to Rome, Nov. 19-27. This Jubilee Year pilgrimage includes the four major basilicas of Rome, catacombs, Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel, a day trip to Assisi, and a papal audience. For more information, contact Mark Hoggard at [email protected] or 757-826-0393, ext. 214, or visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1272403.Have a ShorTake you want to submit? Please email [email protected].