Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D. Bishop | Archdiocese of Louisville

Several churches and organizations in the Louisville area are holding community events, support groups, and educational sessions in October.

St. Athanasius Church will present “An Afternoon with Mary through Scripture, Prayer and Song” on October 26 at 4 p.m., offering music, the rosary, and scripture readings. A reception with light refreshments will follow.

A Special Disciples of Jesus Mass is scheduled for October 26 at 3 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church, intended for children from special-needs families and their friends. The Mass will be shortened to accommodate attendees, and a light reception is planned. Tara Mattingly is the contact for more information.

St. Patrick Church is organizing a “Sacred Heart Holy Hour” on October 16 at 6:30 p.m., which will include adoration and prayers. St. Teresa of Calcutta Church will celebrate its 17th anniversary Mass on October 19 at 9:30 a.m., inviting former parishioners from the merged St. Mary and St. Jerome churches to attend.

The St. Serra Club of Louisville is holding its next luncheon meeting on October 20 at Golden Corral, featuring Deacon Randy Perkins as speaker. Members and guests are welcome, with differing fees for attendance.

Red Bird Ministries will meet on October 23 at St. Louis Bertrand Church for those who have lost a child. More details are available on their website or by email.

St. Albert the Great Church offers a monthly NAMI family support group for caregivers of individuals with mental illness. The church is also hosting a 10-week grief support group starting October 20 and a Hope and Healing Grief Group for those affected by loss due to substance use on the third Wednesday of each month. Holy Trinity Church offers a GRASP support group on the second Monday each month for those who have lost someone to addiction.

Parents of Addicted Loved Ones meets weekly on Sundays at St. John Paul II Church.

The Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana, are hosting a free concert by musician Richard Jeric on October 18 at Monastery Immaculate Conception. The Loretto Community will present Les Six in concert on October 17 at their church in Nerinx.

Blood drives are scheduled at St. Bernadette Church on October 25 and Holy Trinity Church on October 13, with online sign-up options through the Red Cross website.

The Golden Arrow Center for Mothers and Children is holding a purse and jewelry fundraiser on October 25-26. Our Lady of Lourdes Church will offer a paper shredding event on October 18, encouraging donations to benefit Hand in Hand Ministries.

Good Shepherd Church’s Card Party for a Cause is set for October 14 to raise funds partly benefiting Kentuckiana Pug Rescue.

St. Louis Bertrand Church will host “Preaching in the Park” on October 25 at Central Park’s amphitheater, where Dominican Father Bartholomew Calvano will read the Gospel of Luke aloud.

Holy Trinity Church is offering a free seminar titled “Planning Today for Peace of Mind Tomorrow” on October 23, led by Misty Vantrease of Kentucky Elder Law.

Nazareth Home’s Community Education Series event on October 22 features Dr. Will Johansen discussing differences between hospice and palliative care as well as end-of-life conversations. Registration is open via their website.

The Loretto Heritage Center’s second annual family history day is scheduled for October 18 in partnership with local organizations, focusing on genealogy research resources.

St. Bernadette Church’s Adult Christian Enrichment Program continues its online classes via Zoom, led by Deacon Pat Harris.

The Archdiocese of Louisville Ministry Institute is offering three upcoming classes at $10 each; registration is required in advance through Lynn McDaniel as class sizes are limited.