October 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026

Respect Life Month

Respect Life Month in the Diocese of Amarillo. For more details, please call Karlynn Hochstein, director of the Family Life Office for the Diocese of Amarillo at 806-410-3839.

October 1, 2026 - October 3, 2026

Kolbe Prison Retreat

The final scheduled Kolbe Prison Retreat for 2026, in the Dalhart Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. For more information or to volunteer to serve on a Kolbe Prison Retreat, please contact Deacon Darryl Dixon at 806-290-8842.

October 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026

Safe Environment Month

Safe Environment Month throughout the Diocese of Amarillo. All minors attending Parish Programs must receive Circle of Grace® classroom training. For additional information, please call Deacon Blaine Westlake at 806-383-2243, ext. 117.

Friday, October 2, 2026

Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Annual Fall Carnival

The annual Fall Carnival, presented by St. Mary's Cathedral School. Learn more about the carnival by calling the St. Mary's Cathedral School office at 806-376-9112.

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Gala to benefit St. Anthony's School

The annual Gala to benefit St. Anthony's School, Hereford. Get all the details by calling the school office at 806-364-1952.

Saturday, October 3, 2026, 9:00 AM

Deacon Formation

Find out more by calling Deacon Brian Lewis at 806-383-2243, ext. 117.

Sunday, October 4, 2026

Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

Sunday, October 4, 2026

Deacon Sunday

Thanks to all of the deacons of the Diocese of Amarillo for their ministry and service to all of us. God bless you abundantly!

Monday, October 5, 2026

Feast of St. Faustina

Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Contemplative Power Hour

A Contemplative Power Hour, on Tuesdays from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, 2100 North Spring. Call the BDRC for additional details at 806-383-1811.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary

Saturday, October 10, 2026

School Festival

The annual School Festival for Saint Joseph's School. Learn more by calling the school office at 806-359-1604.

Monday, October 12, 2026

Feast of St. Carlo Acutis

Monday, October 12, 2026

Columbus Day

Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Contemplative Power Hour

A Contemplative Power Hour, on Tuesdays from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, 2100 North Spring. Call the BDRC for additional details at 806-383-1811.

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Feast of St. Teresa of Jesus

Friday, October 16, 2026, 6:00 PM

Worship Prayer Movie Night

Worship Prayer Movie Night, in the St. Francis House of Prayer in Panhandle. Find out more by calling the Franciscan Sisters of Christ the Light at 806-537-3182.

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Youth Dinner to benefit Sacred Heart Church

The youth at Sacred Heart Church, Canadian, will serve a meal during the annual Fall Foliage Festival. Find out more about the meal by calling Sacred Heart Church at 806-323-6608.

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Annual Chicken Dinner

The annual Chicken Dinner, in the parish hall at St. Martin de Porres Church, Amarillo. For additional details. please call the parish office at St. Martin de Porres Church, 806-376-8771.

Sunday, October 18, 2026, 11:00 AM

Mexican Pile-On Dinner

As part of the Fall Foliage Festival in Canadian, Sacred Heart Church will serve a Mexican Pile-On Dinner at Canadian Elementary School. For additional details, please call the parish office at Sacred Heart Church, 806-323-6608.

Sunday, October 18, 2026, 11:00 AM

45th Annual Oktoberfest

The 45th annual Oktoberfest to benefit St. Anthony of Padua School, Dalhart. Find out more by calling St. Anthony of Padua School at 806-244-4811.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Contemplative Power Hour

A Contemplative Power Hour, on Tuesdays from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, 2100 North Spring. Call the BDRC for additional details at 806-383-1811.

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Feast of St. John Paul II

October 22, 2026 - October 24, 2026

Calendar Project

The annual Calendar Project for the Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, at the Columbus Home Association, aka, Knights of Columbus Council #4621 Hall in Amarillo. For more information on the project, please call Sister Juana Teresa Chung, DLJC, at 806-679-7855.

October 23, 2026 - October 25, 2026

Deacons and Wives Retreat

The annual Deacons and Wives Retreat, at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, Amarillo. Learn more about the Permanent Diaconate in the Diocese of Amarillo by calling Deacon Brian Lewis at 806-383-2243, ext. 117.

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Enchilada Dinner

The annual Enchilada Dinner at St. Mary's Church, Clarendon. Find out more about the dinner by calling the St. Mary's parish office at 806-874-3910.

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Annual Enrollment Report Due

The annual Enrollment Report for Parish Faith Formation Programs in the Diocese of Amarillo is due to the diocesan Faith Formation Office. Questions can be addressed to Sister María Elena Ferrer, SSND, diocesan coordinator, at 806-383-2243, ext. 113.

Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Contemplative Power Hour

A Contemplative Power Hour, on Tuesdays from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, 2100 North Spring. Call the BDRC for additional details at 806-383-1811.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Feast of Sts. Simon and Jude

October 29, 2026 - November 1, 2026

Women's ACTS Retreat

A Women's ACTS Retreat, at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, Amarillo. To register or for additional information, please call Jimmy Hund at 806-344-4842.

Saturday, October 31, 2026

23rd Fallback Festival

The 23rd Fallback Festival, in the Parish Hall at St. Ann's Church, Canyon. Find out more by calling the parish office at St. Ann's Church, 806-655-3302.