SPIRITUALLY ADOPT A SEMINARIAN OR SISTER FOR A YEAR AND PRAY FOR THEM AS THEY CONTINUE THEIR JOURNEY TO FOLLOW GOD'S WILL IN THEIR VOCATION. STOP BY THE TABLE AND CHOOSE A CARD AND CANDLE WITH ALL THE INFORMATION YOU'LL NEED TO PRAY FOR AND SUPPORT YOUR ADOPTEE! THE BLESSING OF VOCATIONS IN THE FAMILY AND PARISH IS IMMEASURABLE! YOU'LL BE GREATLY REWARDED IN HEAVEN FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND PRAYERS FOR THIS MISSION! YOU CAN ALSO SIGN UP TO PRAY FOR YOUR ADOPTEE and/or VOCATIONS IN GENERAL WITH THE VOCATION CHALICE AT: stmartindp.org/vocations

The devotion will begin with an 8:00am Mass followed by a procession and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament to the St. Dymphna Center. This is a come and go event throughout the day. “100 Hail Marys” will be prayed for each 20 Bilingual Universal petitions throughout the day. Please come with 3 personal petitions to lay at the feet of our Blessed Mother. We will have continuous prayers that our Mother Mary will shower down GRACES with her Son upon us. Dress comfortable, bring a rosary, and join us for part of the day or the full day. (Snacks and drinks will be provided). Benediction & Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament will close the devotion. Registration during the day in Room #4 (St. Dominic).

Bring your pets for a special blessing. For the safety of others please make sure that your pet is properly restrained.

Are you missing a loved one? Lost a job? Dealing with a chronic illness? Grief is a normal reaction to loss. Our Grief Sharing support group will convene Thursday, October 6 in the St. Dymphna Room #1 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm. We will meet on the first Thursdays of the month and we hope to see you there.  For more Grief Sharing information, contact Abby Caswell at abby.caswell60@gmail.com or Candy Rosilier at candyrosilier21@gmail.com.

The Texas Trotters will hold their next meeting on October 7 following the First Friday noon Mass. All young seniors are welcome to meet at the parish hall afterwards. Please bring a sack lunch and we will plan future activities.  

All are invited to the First Friday Holy Hour in the Church on October 7. We will begin at 7:00pm with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. In addition to the individual prayer that you wish to bring to the Blessed Sacrament, we will offer special intentions for all souls in Purgatory.

St. Martin de Porres has a very robust Knights of Columbus Council. We meet the second Thursday of each month. Our next monthly meeting will be held 6:30pm to 8:30pm on Thursday, October 13 in the parish hall. Any men who are interested in joining, or learning more about the Knights of Columbus, are encouraged attend.

Would you be willing to donate 1 hour per month to pray with fellow St. Martin de Porres parishioners outside of the Planned Parenthood facility? Imagine helping pregnant mothers and the facility workers who open their hearts towards God and choosing a Pro-Life solution. Our next session will be on Saturday, October 15 from 9:00am-10:00am.

St Martin de Porres Catholic Church is hosting a blood in the Parish Hall. Lend a helping arm to support your community and save local lives. It is easy; just click here https://weareblood.org/donor/schedule/?location=62151&date=10/15/2022&reschedule= for an appointment online, or just call (512) 206-1266. Appointments are strongly encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

Parishioners will be able to pick up a Gift Tag, or two, on Saturday November 12 or Sunday November 13 after all Masses. Gift Tags will be for unwrapped gifts for children, families, seniors and the Burke Center boys. Stay tuned!