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  Christmas, Solemnity of Mary Mass Schedules
  
  December 11
  
  Parishes in the Diocese of Amarillo have announced Mass Schedules for Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Dec. 25 and the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Wednesday, Dec. 31 and Thursday, Jan. 1.
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  Catholic Schools Advent/Christmas Programs
  
  December 11
  
  Advent and Christmas programs are scheduled in the five Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Amarillo, according to Christine Wanjura, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Amarillo.
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  News From the Diocesan Youth Office
  
  December 11
  
  Twoitems from the Diocesan Youth Office
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  Around The Diocese
  
  December 10
  
  Additional stories on activities in the Diocese of Amarillo.
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  Catholic Student Center Fundraiser
  
  November 24
  
  The annual fundraiser to benefit the Catholic Student Center at West Texas A&M University is set for Saturday, Feb. 7 from 6:00pm to 11:00pm in the parish hall at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 4100 South Coulter.
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  19th Annual Catholic Schools Charitable Raffles
  
  October 20
  
  Tickets are on sale for the 19th annual Catholic Schools Charitable Raffles
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  Advent Women's Prayer Brunch
  
  Saturday, December 13
  
  An Advent Women's Prayer Brunch, at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, Amarillo. Find out more about the brunch by calling the BDRC at 806-383-1811.
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  Contemplative Power Hour
  
  Tuesday, December 16, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  
  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.
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  Final Day of Classes, 2025 Fall Semester
  
  Friday, December 19
  
  The final day of classes for the 2025 Fall Semester for Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Amarillo. The 2026 Spring Semester begins Tuesday, Jan. 6.
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  Worship Prayer Movie Night
  
  Friday, December 19, 6:00 PM
  
  The December Worship Prayer Movie Night in the St. Francis House of Prayer, on the campus of St. Theresa's Church, Panhandle. For additional details, please call Sancta Maria Convent at 806-537-3182.
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  Contemplative Power Hour
  
  Tuesday, December 23, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  
  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.
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  Christmas Eve
  
  Wednesday, December 24
  
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2025-2026 Fiscal Year Publication schedule

The mission of this publication is to educate and inform the Church of Amarillo.

The 2025-26 publication calendar for The West Texas Catholic has been announced, according to editor-in-chief Chris Albracht. There will be 12 issues of the WTC during the calendar year, with publications dated the third Sunday of each month.

The deadline for advertisements, photos, and story suggestions is 10-14 days prior to each issue date. Deadlines and issue dates are subject to change at the discretion of the editor. See the Content and Ad Submissions tab above for more information.

Remaining issue dates and deadlines are listed below:

2025 Publication Schedule:

Issue Date	Content Deadline	Advertising Deadline
Sept. 21	Sept. 11	Sept. 8 at 5:00pm
Oct. 19	Oct. 9	Oct. 6 at 5:00pm
Nov. 23	Nov. 13	Nov. 10 at 5:00pm
Dec. 21	Dec. 11	Dec. 8 at 5:00pm

2026 Publication Schedule:

Issue Date	Content Deadline	Advertising Deadline
Jan. 18	Jan. 8	Jan. 5 at 5:00pm
Feb. 15	Feb. 5	Feb. 2 at 5:00pm
March 15	March 5	March 2 at 5:00pm
April 19	April 9	April 6 at 5:00pm
May 17	May 7	May 4 at 5:00pm
June 21	June 11	June 8 at 5:00pm
July 19	July 9	July 6 at 5:00pm
Aug. 16	Aug. 6	Aug. 3 at 5:00pm
Sept. 20	Sept. 10	Sept. 7 at 5:00pm
Oct. 18	Oct. 8	Oct. 5 at 5:00pm
Nov. 15	Nov. 5	Nov. 2 at 5:00pm
Dec. 20	Dec. 10	Dec. 7 at 5:00pm

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Submitting Content and Advertisements

The West Texas Catholic welcomes your letters, articles, and captioned photos.
Letters must be signed and include your mailing address and telephone number; however, only your name and city will be published. Please keep all letters to 200 words or less.

The deadline for advertisements, photos, and story suggestions is 10-14 days prior to each issue date. See the Publication Schedule and Deadlines tab above for more information. All deadlines are at the discretion of the editor.

Email is the preferred method of receiving information and photos. Correspondence and photos should be sent to [email protected]. Alternatively, content can be mailed to The West Texas Catholic at P.O. BOX 5644, Amarillo, TX 79117-5644. Information can also be faxed to 806-383-8452.

We do not accept photos taken on cell phone cameras; they will not be considered for publication.

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The mission of this publication is to educate and inform the Church of Amarillo.
The subscription rate for printed copies of The West Texas Catholic is $25 per year. To subscribe, send us a check with your name, address, and parish. Please make checks payable to the Diocese of Amarillo, with "WTC Subscription" in the memo line.
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