Weekend calendar: Oct. 2-4

Oct. 2-4
Oct. 2-4

Young professionals First Fridays and Catholic Underground — 7-9 p.m. Oct. 2 at St. Mary’s Basilica.
Features adoration, confession, vespers and fellowship. Info.

Mass with Healing Service — 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at St. Augustine Parish. Map.
Bilingual Mass for women and men suffering from a miscarriage or abortion. Includes a spiritual baptism for each baby and a special gift for each mother.

Pet blessings — various times in the morning Oct. 3 in Avondale, Chandler, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe.

Cultural Diversity Mass — 4 p.m. Oct. 3 at Resurrection Parish in Tempe. Map.
Join Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares and representatives from more than a dozen ethnicities living in the Diocese of Phoenix for a musical prelude followed by a 5 p.m. Mass. Reception with traditional foods to follow.

Hispanic Heritage celebration — noon-8 p.m. Oct. 4 at Tempe Community Complex.
St. Paul Street Evangelization will be sharing about the Catholic faith at this community event. Volunteers handed out over 1,200 rosaries last year. Info.

Fiat Discernment Morning for Women — 9-11:30 a.m. Oct. 3 at the Diocesan Pastoral Center. Map.
Interested in learning more about prayer and discerning religious life? Join us! The morning will begin at 9 a.m. with Mass celebrated by Fr. Ernesto Reynoso, followed by an introduction to Ignatian Scriptural Mediation by Bishop Nevares and Q&A. Morning tea, coffee, bagels, and pastries will be provided. Ages 13-35 welcome. Info: (602) 354-2472.

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