APRIL 5-7: St. Margaret Mary Parish in Cedar Park will host a Divine Mercy Mission featuring Father Peter Prusakiewicz, a Polish priest dedicated to the message of Divine Mercy. The mission will include Mass, daily talks and confessions, and each day will end with a Eucharistic Holy Hour.

Details: www.stmargaretmary.com.

APRIL 6: On the first Saturday of each month, Father Kevin Rai will lead Marian Mornings from 8 a.m. to noon at St. Elizabeth Parish in Pflugerville. The mini retreat will begin with Mass and will include a teaching, prayer time, silence and time for the sacrament of reconciliation.

APRIL 6: St. John Neumann Parish in Austin will host a first Saturday Mass for Vocations followed by a Holy Hour for Vocations at 8:45 a.m.

APRIL 6: Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Temple will present Art and Prayer from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mara Johnson, a parishioner of Emmaus Parish in Lakeway who works with Moon Bird Arts, will lead this retreat inviting participants to paint, draw and pray as a way of praising God. The cost is $55 with lunch and art supplies included.

Details: austindiocese.org/cedarbrake or (254) 780-2436.

APRIL 7: The Ladies Society of St. Monica Parish in Cameron will host their annual Spring Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drive through or dine-in on grilled chicken, Green’s sausage and all the trimmings. Other activities include a silent auction, plant shop, sweet shop and cake wheel. The day kicks off with Mass at 10 a.m.

APRIL 8: All are invited to collectively make or renew our Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary during Mass on the Annunciation of the Lord. Rosary and Mass will be celebrated at 6 p.m. at St. Mary Cathedral in Austin, at 5:15 p.m. at St. Helen Parish in Georgetown, and at 5:30 p.m. at St. Peter Catholic Student Center in Waco.

Details: www.TexasToJesusThroughMary.org.

APRIL 9-10: St. John Vianney Parish in Round Rock will host a mission entitled Divine Mercy and St. Michael the Archangel. Father Peter Prusakiewicz, CSMA, from the Congregation of St. Michael the Archangel will give a mission on the power and love of St. Michael, the Archangel of the Divine Mercy. He will also offer healing services and veneration of the first-class relic of St. Faustina and speak about Divine Mercy.

APRIL 12-14: The Heart of Mary: A Discernment Retreat for Women will be offered at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Temple. The retreat will include time for prayer, spiritual conferences on discernment and vocations, and opportunities to speak with other women discerning their vocation. The retreat is open to single women who are 18 to 35 years old. The cost of the retreat is $35.

Details: austinvocations.com or call (512) 949-2430.

APRIL 13: Bishop Joe Vásquez will celebrate adult confirmation at 10:30 a.m. at San José Parish in Austin. Pre-registration is required.

Details: austindiocese.org/adult-confirmation or call (512) 949-2429.

APRIL 15-16: The Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) will host their annual convention at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Round Rock. This year’s theme is “…accomplishing the works of God.”

Details: www.austindccw.org.

APRIL 19-21: The Eucharist in the Spiritual Tradition, a weekend retreat, will be held at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Temple. Holy Cross Brother Joel Giallanza will share insights on four saints and their love for the Eucharist.

Details: austindiocese.org/cedarbrake or call (254) 780-2436.

APRIL 20: A Women's Conference in Spanish will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at San José Parish in Austin.

Details: (512) 444-7587.

APRIL 20-21: A special collection for Seminarians and Priest Education and Formation will be taken up in parishes. This collection helps ensure that our current and future priests are well-educated and formed in the faith.

APRIL 20: Gloria!, the diocesan Middle School Youth Rally, will be held at St. Luke Parish in Temple.

Details: austindiocese.org/middleschool or call (512) 949-2464.

APRIL 22: The 23rd annual St. John Neumann Knights of Columbus #10836 Charity Golf Tournament will begin at 8 a.m. at the Lions Municipal Golf Course in Austin. After the tournament, participants will enjoy an awards lunch at St. John Neumann Parish in Austin.

Details: sjnknightsgolf.com.

APRIL 27: Chorbishop Don J. Sawyer, the pastor of Our Lady's Maronite Parish in Austin, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. All are invited to a banquet at the Embassy Suite by Hilton in Round Rock.

Details and tickets: (512) 458-3693.

MAY 11: The fourth annual Catholic Scouting Family Retreat will be held at Eagle's Wings Retreat Center in Burnet. All families and scouts are invited to a day of nature, activities, and learning how scouting is rooted in our Catholic faith.

Details: austindiocese.org/scouting.

MAY 18: Bishop Joe Vásquez will ordain men to the transitional diaconate at 10:30 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Austin.