Bishop Michael Mulvey thanked all local law enforcement, firefighters, and first responders for their dedication and commitment to the communities they serve at the 18th Annual Blue Mass Ceremony at Sacred Heart Church in Mathis on Sept. 28.

Neighboring families and members of the community were invited to an evening of fun, food and fellowship at the inaugural National Night Out at Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi, Inc. on Oct. 1.

Teachers continue to incorporate STREAM in their lesson plans at St. Pius X Elementary School.

Incarnate Word Academy celebrated the life of Dr. Hector P. Garcia, the renowned Mexican American civil rights leader, during a memorial Mass on September 18 in the James R. Dougherty, Jr. Center.

Before their Homecoming Dance, eight students from the Rotary Interact Club at St. John Paul II High School gave a Saturday morning by living the club’s motto “service above self.”

Si bien a veces parecen estar en los extremos opuestos del espectro, la generosidad y el agradecimiento están más conectados de lo que podrían parecer inicialmente. Con un acto desinteresado de amabilidad hacia un extraño, sin expectativas de reembolso o reconocimiento, se crea un espíritu genuino de entrega. Ese espíritu estaba realmente presente cuando el obispo Michael Mulvey eligió participar y registrarse como donador de médula en la organización; ‘Sé Compatible’ o ‘Be the Match’. El registro conecta a los pacientes que buscan una cura con donantes de médula ósea que salvan vidas.

Los clientes que frecuentan el refugio Madre Teresa provienen de todos los ámbitos de la vida. Ellos son el hermano, la hermana, la madre, la hija o el hijo de alguien. Por lo general, sufren de una o más condiciones que solo tienden a exacerbar sus circunstancias actuales. Algunos de los clientes tienen enfermedades mentales, mientras que otros pueden combatir alguna forma de adicción. Otros no pueden pagar el alquiler y no tienen ningún tipo de apoyo familiar.

Inmediatamente después de su bautismo por Juan, Jesús se retiró al desierto por cuarenta días. Ese tiempo que pasó en un entorno árido y estéril, presentó desafíos tanto espirituales como físicos. Pero a pesar de esas condiciones difíciles, y del intento del diablo por hacerlo pecar, la experiencia lo preparó para entregar su famoso Sermón de la Montaña.

Octubre es el mes del respeto a la vida. Contemplemos cuán preciosa es la vida durante este mes. La vida es un regalo de Dios que debe ser respetado, protegido y valorado desde el momento de la concepción hasta la muerte natural. La vida es siempre sagrada; sin embargo, la vida de un niño es especialmente sagrada debido a lo indefenso que es el niño. Vemos claramente en los Evangelios, el lugar que Jesús le da a los niños.

October is Respect Life Month. During this month, let us contemplate how precious life is—a gift from God that needs to be respected, protected, and valued from conception to natural death. Life is always sacred; however, a child’s life is especially sacred because of the child’s defenselessness. We see the status that Jesus gives children clearly in the Gospels.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Portland held a men’s ACTS retreat on Sept.19-22. The pastor, Father Piotr Koziel served as a spiritual director and was assisted by Deacon Robert Rosales. 

Catholic Charities Ministry and Life Enrichment for Persons with Disabilities celebrated Deaf Awareness Week (Sept. 22-28) on Sunday with Mass and fellowship, and on Monday Catholic Charities hosted a Living and Learning Class directed by Jaime Lugo, a specialist from the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center in Corpus Christi.

Clients who frequent the Mother Teresa Shelter come from all walks of life. They are someone’s brother, sister, mother, father, daughter or son. Usually, they suffer from one or more conditions which only tends to exacerbate their present circumstances. Some of the clients are mentally ill, while others may battle some form of addiction. Others can’t afford rent and don’t have any family support.

When Jose Cobos first arrived in Corpus Christi, he was indigent, and Catholic Charities was a beacon of hope for him when he needed it the most. He receives assistance through the Representative Payee program, where Catholic Charities have managed his finances for almost three years.

Immediately after his baptism by John, Jesus retreated to the desert for forty days. The time he spent in the arid, barren surroundings presented both spiritual and physical challenges. Despite these harsh conditions, and the devil’s attempt to get him to sin, the experience prepared him to deliver his famous Sermon on the Mount.

Nicholas Rabideau is a young man on a mission to save lives. A junior at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC), the 21-year-old is president of a newly formed student organization whose focus is to abolish abortion. He accepted the challenge to develop a new “Students for Life” chapter at the University last year.