RISE UP Diocesan Youth Conference
2023-01-07 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Nugget Casino Resort, NV, United States
RISE UP Diocesan Youth Conference, Nugget Casino Resort. Open to 6th-12th grade students. Keynote speaker Father Tony Ricard. Register: https://reno-diocesan-conference.org/. Contact David Willems for more information davidw@catholicreno.org

Theology on Tap
2023-01-07 19:00 - 21:00
Theology on Tap, Open to Young Adults 18+. Keynote speaker is Bishop Mueggenborg https://reno-diocesan-conference.org/. $20/person, location TBD.
Contact David Willems for more information: davidw@catholicreno.org

PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN VIRTUS TRAINING
2023-01-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Pastoral Center (Reno)
Virtus Registration: To register for a Training Session Click on the preferred language.
Registracion en Virtus: Para registrarse en una sesión de entrenamiento, haga clic en el idioma preferido.
English
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(Session conducted in Spanish)

Protecting God’s Children for Adults Training Schedule
2023-01-11 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-02-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Pastoral Center (Reno)
Location:
Pastoral Center (Reno)
Facilitator:
Niantara Snow
Max size:
12
Please register at http://www.virtusonline.org to attend the training.

PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN VIRTUS TRAINING
2023-01-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Pastoral Center (Reno)
Virtus Registration: To register for a Training Session Click on the preferred language.
Registracion en Virtus: Para registrarse en una sesión de entrenamiento, haga clic en el idioma preferido.
English
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Memorial Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI with Bishop Mueggenborg
2023-01-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Saint Thomas Aquinas Cathedral (Reno), 310 West 2nd Street, Reno, 89503, United States
Please join Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg for a Memorial Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral in Reno on Wednesday evening, January 11, 2023 at 5:30 pm.
We received the news of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s death with sadness. He was a great man and a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ. His courageous and humble leadership as a theologian, bishop and pope was a blessing for the Church and for the world. Please pray for the peaceful repose of his soul.

St. Albert the Great - Bereavement Ministry - Pregnancy Loss
2023-01-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Saint Albert the Great, 1250 Wyoming Ave, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
Grieving from Losing a Baby to Miscarriage? Bereavement Ministry Meeting January 12, 2023, 4:00 PM St. Albert the Great Church Gathering Space We will discuss the expectations you had, the excitement that was unfulfilled, the guilt you may still carry. Hope beyond pain. Bring your husbands or others that share this tragedy with you. Did you get a chance to mourn your baby? Do you realize you may have a family saint among you? “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:19) RSVP Ruth 775.384.6352

Marian Movement of Priests - St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral
2023-01-12 16:30 - 17:30 | Saint Thomas Aquinas Cathedral, 310 W 2nd St, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
Come and meet Father Andre M. Feain at St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral on Thursday, January 12 at 4:30 PM. Fr. Andre will be promoting the Marian Movement of Priests by leading the rosary followed by Benediction. Fr. Andre was born in Australia and joined the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate in 2000 and was ordained in Italy in 2004. He lives “the life of a Franciscan Friar of the Immaculate at New Bedford [MA] and that is the same friary schedule as St Maximilian Kolbe* did at the City of the Immaculate (Niepokolnow ) in Poland.”

Santo Niño Feast Day - St. Albert the Great
2023-01-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Saint Albert the Great, 1250 Wyoming Ave, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
Continuing with the Joy of Christmas, The Filipino Diocesan Council of Reno will celebrate the feast day of The Santo Niño (Holy Infant Jesus). Everyone is welcome! See the attached flyer for details.
For more information – please contact Maripaz Ramos via email: MaripazR@Catholicreno.org / Phone: (775)-326-9423 / Or contact ChrisE@catholicreno.org/Phone: (775)-326-9415
Livestream of this event can be found on the Diocese of Reno YouTube channel here.

Right To Life Mass - St. Albert the Great
2023-01-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Saint Albert the Great, 1250 Wyoming Ave, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
St. Albert the Great Thursday, January 19, 6:00 pm. Celebrated by Most Rev. Bishop Daniel H. Mueggenborg.
Presented by the Respect Life Commission, Diocese of Reno

Walk for Life - Bus Trip to San Francisco
2023-01-21 | Immaculate Conception, 2900 N. McCarran Blvd., Sparks, NV, 89431, United States
See attached flyer for all the details. The bus leaves from both Immaculate Conception and St. Albert the Great.
Bus contacts for seat on a Diocese of Reno bus:
Leaves from St. Albert the Great: For seats contact David Willems or Liz Tennant, davidwillems91@yahoo.com or peacewithjc@hotmail.com.
Leaves from Immaculate Conception: For seats contact Tom Ball (775) 826-2146
For questions, please contact Diocesan Coordinator: Dr. Steve Brown, (775) 391-7780 or stevebrown775@gmail.com. Please Visit: http://www.walkforlifewc.com

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Sharing Circle
2023-01-21 16:00 - 19:00
Have you attended a WWME weekend in the past and are looking to connect with the community? You are invited and welcome to join our group. The first Sharing Circle for 2023 will be held on January 21st beginning at 4pm. During our gatherings, we usually meet a couple’s home, enjoy a potluck, listen to a presenting couple on a topic, and then follow with a Dialogue session.
Would you like to learn more and attend a WWME weekend? Dates for the next WWME non-residential weekend are set for March 25-26th, 2023 at St. Albert the Great Parish. More details to come soon.
Contact Jim and Mary Carr (775) 742-1123 or email to jimmarycarr@gmail.com for details on both events.
Stay connected for updates – Facebook Page – Facebook Group (available to previous WWME weekend couples)

National Catholic Schools Week
2023-01-29 - 2023-02-02
What is National Catholic Schools Week? From the National Catholic Educational Association
“Since 1974, National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, which in 2023 is January 29 – February 4. The theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2023 is “Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service.” Schools typically observe the annual celebration week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation.”
More information and resources at: www.ncea.org/csw

Respect Life Rosary
2023-02-04 10:30 - 11:30 | 5915 Tyrone Road, Reno NV

Vintage Affair Gala - Our Lady of the Snows
2023-02-04 17:00 - 22:00
Vintage Affair is our school’s premier fundraiser with the funds raised going towards continued improvement and innovation. Our annual gala brings together members of our school and parish community for a night of lively entertainment in support of our continued mission to guide and nurture our students to become young leaders who love God, love learning and love thy neighbor.
This year’s theme will be Havana Nights, attire is tropical best!
To be a corporate sponsor find out more here.
To donate or to contribute to the silent auction email: VA@SNOWSNV.ORG
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2023
RENO BALLROOM
400 N. CENTER STREET

National Marriage Week
2023-02-07 - 2023-02-14
From the USCCB:
The observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday, Feb. 12) are an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. This year’s theme, “Marriage…one flesh, given and received” highlights the one-flesh union of husband and wife that is willed by God. It also indicates the personal self-gift of each spouse, one to the other. These concepts point to Christ who gives Himself under the appearance of bread and wine—as real flesh and blood.
Resources
The Secretariat on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth offers the following resources to bishops, priests, deacons, married couples, and lay men and women to help celebrate and live the great gift of married life.
For resources and supporting ideas go to: https://www.usccb.org/topics/marriage-and-family-life-ministries/national-marriage-week
Download the at home marriage retreat program.

Wine Tasting and Silent Auction - St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral
2023-02-10 | Saint Thomas Aquinas Cathedral, 310 W 2nd St, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
The Women of St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral Present: For the Love of God 1st Annual Wine Tasting / Silent Auction Friday, February 10, 2023 Tickets Go on Sale January 15th. More information to come.

Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance - Immaculate Conception
2023-02-11 17:00 - 22:00 | Immaculate Conception, 2900 N. McCarran Blvd., Sparks, NV, 89431, United States
Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance at Immaculate Conception Hall. Tickets on sale for $30 at the front desk of the church office.
Menu: NY Steak, Scalloped Potato, Mixed Vegetables, Salad, Dessert
Live music provided by Easy Street Repaved
Social 5:00pm, Dinner 6:00pm, Dancing untl 10:00pm
Knights of Columbus Our Lady of the Desert Council 12877
NO TICKETS at the door. 150 Tickets sold only.
Questions contact Richard Matoza (775)399-8389 or William Sousa (775)544-0514
Proceeds benefit the Knights of Columbus

World Marriage Day
2023-02-12
The permanent theme for World Marriage Day is “Love One Another” from the commandment given to us by Jesus in John 14. This gospel gives us a simple but challenging message of how our Heavenly Father wishes us to live. Loving one another is a daily decision – simple, but challenging.
World Marriage Day can be celebrated in various ways, but most importantly it is done by uplifting those who have said YES to one another in the sacrament of marriage. We want to make sure that students know that marriage is a beautiful vocation and show them strong witnesses to that beauty.
Let’s take time to pray for our spouses and each other to lift our marriages. Do something special for each other this weekend to show your gratitude for your spouse and their YES! Your goal in this Vocation of Marriage should be to get your spouse to heaven. Take time to ponder in your heart how you can do that, starting right now.

Protecting God’s Children for Adults Training Schedule
2023-02-13 17:30 - 20:30 | Pastoral Center (Reno)
Location:
Pastoral Center (Reno)
Session conducted in Spanish
Facilitator:
Elda Juarez
Max size:
12
Please register at http://www.virtusonline.org to attend the training.

Father Jim Sichko Visits - Saint Albert the Great
2023-02-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Saint Albert the Great, 1250 Wyoming Ave, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
Fr Jim Sichko is a full time preacher, evangelist and motivational speaker based in the Diocese of Lexington,KY. In February of 2016, Pope Francis commissioned Fr Jim as one of his Papal Missionaries of Mercy of which there are only 1000 in the world, 100 in the United States.
Mark your calendars for the week of February 11-14th. Father Jim will be celebrating all Masses February 11-12 at St. Albert the Great parish and sharing his One Hour With Jesus talk on Monday – Wednesday 6:00pm February 13-15th. It’s an event you don’t want to miss!

BLD Healing Mass at Immaculate Conception Church
2023-02-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Immaculate Conception, 2900 N. McCarran Blvd., Sparks, NV, 89431, United States
*BLD Healing Mass on February 17, 2023 at 7PM at Immaculate Conception Church. All are welcome.
*BLD is Bukas-Loob sa Diyos- the Filipino Catholic Charismatic Covenant Community organization.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Sharing Circles
2023-02-18 17:00 - 19:30
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Sharing Circle dates for 2023.

Have you attended a WWME weekend in the past and are looking to connect with the community? You are invited and welcome to join our group. During our gatherings, we usually meet a couple’s home, enjoy a potluck, listen to a presenting couple on a topic, and then follow with a dialogue session.

Contact Jim and Mary Carr (775) 742-1123 or email to
jimmarycarr@gmail.com
for details and locations.

Below are the dates for 2023:
February 18th, March 18th, April 15th, May 20th, June 17th, July 22nd, August 19th, September 16th, October 21st , November 18th

Mardi Gras Potluck Dinner - Saint Albert the Great
2023-02-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Saint Albert the Great, 1250 Wyoming Ave, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
Mardi Gras Potluck Dinner Celebration at St. Albert’s School Gym 6pm.
Sign up sheet posted in the Narthex or online: https://tinyurl.com/58s7mt4f
Please bring enough for 6-8 people
If possible share your recipe with your dish!
All are welcome, even if you are not bringing food.
For questions contact: Michael Pham mpham@stalbertreno.org (520) 878-3302
Intercultural Committee | St. Al’s Gals | Knights of Columbus

Ash Wednesday - Lent Begins
2023-02-22
Ash Wednesday services are held across the Diocese. See this post for the Mass times. If your parish is not listed, contact your parish for times of services.

From the USCB, “For centuries, Catholic Christians have marked the beginning of the season of Lent by receiving ash on their foreheads on Ash Wednesday. This tradition has its roots in the Old Testament, where wearing ashes was a common sign of repentance for sins, and a sign of one’s humility before God. Since Lent is a season of penitential renewal through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, it’s appropriate that this ancient sign marks the beginning of the season.”

Access the document here: https://www.usccb.org/resources/Why%20Ashes.pdf

Taizé Prayer Service – Carmel of Reno
2023-03-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Carmel of Reno, 1950 La Fond Dr., Reno, NV, 89509, United States
Taizé is a meditative form of prayer that consists of simple repeated chants, scripture, and reflection, culminating with the veneration of the Cross.
All are welcome to join us for this gentle and reflective time of prayer at our monastery chapel* on Friday, March 3 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
To register online, please visit: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/iwnwVXr/Events or call 775-323-3236 to register by phone.
*We gently remind you that masks are required when entering the monastery.

Youth Conference at Immaculate Conception
2023-03-04 09:00 - 14:00 | Immaculate Conception Parish
We are welcoming all 6th – 12th graders to come together and join with other parishes in this years Youth Conference taking place at Immaculate Conception in Sparks from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Our Diocese has the privilege to welcome the Magic of Giancarlo Bernini, a Catholic Magician who comes with the goal to invite, engage, and inspire his audience. Are you part of the Diocese of Reno and do not live very close to Sparks? This conference will also be taking place at St. Gall in Gardnerville on March 4th from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (do not worry, Magician Giancarlo Bernini will also be at St. Gall). Please register with your parish Youth minister.

Youth Retreat at St. Gall
2023-03-04 18:00 - 21:00 | St Gall Parish, 1343 Centerville Ln, Gardnerville, NV, 89410, United States
We are welcoming all 6th – 12th graders to come together and join with other parishes in this years Youth Retreat taking place at St. Gall’s in Gardnerville from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Our Diocese has the privilege to welcome the Magic of Giancarlo Bernini, a Catholic Magician who comes with the goal to invite, engage, and inspire his audience. Are you part of the Diocese of Reno and do not live very close to Gardnerville? This retreat will also be taking place at Immaculate Conception on March 4th from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (do not worry, Magician Giancarlo Bernini will also be at Immaculate Conception). Register with your Parish Youth minister.

Rite of Election for Children
2023-03-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Our Lady of the Snows
“God Is Always Faithful to Those He Calls…”

A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE RCIC PROCESS, THE RITE OF ELECTION & CALL TO CONTINUING CONVERSION
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Children, or RCIC, is intended for children, not baptized as infants or who are baptized but have not received any formal catechesis, who have attained the use of reason (age 7 +) and are of catechetical age.
They seek Christian initiation either at the direction of their parents or guardians or, with parental permissions, on their own initiative. Such children are capable of receiving and nurturing a personal faith and of recognizing an obligation in conscience. But they cannot yet be treated as adults because, at this stage of their lives, they are dependent on their parents or guardians and are still strongly influenced by their companions and their social surroundings.
Adapted from stpaulscatholic.org
