In the Local Community
The events and opportunities listed here are hosted by organizations in our wider Catholic and local community. While St. Mary’s is glad to help spread the word, we have not reviewed or endorsed every aspect of these gatherings. We encourage you to participate with discernment and in a spirit of faith, engaging what is good and true.
Make a lasting difference in the life of a young athlete by sharing your time, encouragement, and Catholic faith. Victory Sports will equip you with the training and support you need to serve as a coach, referee, or game-day volunteer. No previous experience is required, just a willingness to help children grow in faith, character, and athletic skill.
Ready to Lead? Volunteer to Coach
Ready to Serve? Referee or Assist with Game-Day Operations
Victory Sports is a Catholic youth sports league founded by Aggies in Bryan–College Station. Its mission is to form disciples, strengthen families, and foster community by providing parishes with a Catholic alternative to secular sports—one that develops children spiritually in accordance with Church teaching while building athletic skill through fundamentals-focused coaching and healthy competition.
Serve with Victory Sports
Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society – Czech Celebration and Dance
The Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society (BVCHS) is celebrating October Czech Heritage Month by putting on its annual Czech Heritage Celebration and Dance Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the St. Joseph Parish Activity Center! Doors will open at 12:00 PM, lunch will be at 12:30 PM, and dancing 1:00–4:00 PM! Reservations are required, but there is still room! To RSVP, Call or text Sharon Clements at (281)799-8627 or email at sharondclements86@gmail.com. View the flyer for more information!
Do you love babies?? Do you enjoy dancing??? Pro-Life Aggies invites you to join us at the Gates Ballroom in the Memorial Student Center for our annual Boots and Babies Dance on Thursday, October 15th, 7:30 - 9:30PM. The event will feature a performance and lesson by the Aggie Wranglers followed by food, music, and dancing.
All proceeds of this dance go towards our Pregnant and Parenting Student Scholarship. Last year we were able to give scholarships to 18 pregnant and parenting Aggies. Please help us reach our goal of $20,000! Follow the link to get tickets!
Pro-Life Aggies – Boots and Babies Dance
Rosary Rally 2026
Since 2007, Rosary Rallies have been conducted during the month of October to pray the rosary and to pray for the repentance and conversion of our great nation.
This years Rosary Rally for the parishes of Bryan-College Station Deanery will be held on:
Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM
at Sue Haswell Park – Pavilion A
Apostles of the Interior Life – Discernment Retreat
The Apostles of the Interior Life are hosting a discernment retreat at their house for women on October 23-25. The theme will be: A Woman's Identity as Daughter, Sister, Bride, Mother in Consecrated Life.
Rome May 2027 – Texas A&M University, College of Engineering
Join fellow Aggie Engineering students in Rome, Italy, May 12–31, 2027, to explore entrepreneurial mindsets and skills and complete 3 hours of credit through MTDE 250: Introduction to Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship. This study abroad class will include opportunities to experience Italian culture and food, including a trip to the Vatican. The class is led by professor Chris Curran (Computer Science ’87) who has spent his career in innovation and entrepreneurship!
After School Care Counselors
St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Bryan, Texas is currently hiring After School Care Counselors. This position is an excellent opportunity for college students, education majors, or anyone who enjoys working with children. St. Joseph’s offers flexible scheduling, valuable hands-on experience, and the opportunity to be part of a faith-filled school community. To apply, send your resume + any questions to Megan at mknight@stjosephbcs.org.
The Veritas Circle
The Veritas Circle – the circle of truth – is a Catholic book club studying the works of the saints and church alike in a small, intimate, community setting. Scripture, the catechism, and general theology through church teaching are used to break down the content of a book. Through the particular intercession of Saint Anselm of Canterbury, the summation of faith, life, and knowledge will form a deeper and increasingly personal connection with the Lord.
Meetings: Bi-weekly on Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM
St. Joseph Youth Ministry – Core Team
St. Joseph Youth Ministry is building a team of passionate Catholics to walk with intermediate, middle and high schoolers - right here in BCS! If you're interested in leading teens closer to Christ through youth ministry or Confirmation classes, please fill out the core team interest form.
St. Thomas Aquinas – Youth Ministry Core Teams
St. Thomas Aquinas is looking for people interested in spreading the love of Christ to join one of our Youth Ministry Core Teams serving 5th -12th grade youth! The time commitment is only a few hours a week on Sunday evenings, but the impact could last a lifetime. If you're interested or would like more information, please fill out the form on the St. Thomas Aquinas website!
St. Sophia Byzantine Catholic
St. Sophia Byzantine Catholic gathers in Bryan–College Station for the Divine Liturgy, the Byzantine Catholic form of the Mass, celebrated in English. The Divine Liturgy is held monthly on Sundays at 4:00 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bryan, with confessions beforehand from 3:00 to 3:30 PM, and the Typika with Holy Communion is celebrated on many of the Sundays between. Byzantine Catholics are in full communion with Rome, and all are warmly invited. Come and see the beauty of the Christian East! Learn more on their website or write to stsophiabcs@gmail.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Local Community page highlights local opportunities hosted by parishes, ministries, and organizations within our wider area. It’s a way for us to help share events that may be of interest to the St. Mary’s community.
Please note: St. Mary’s Catholic Center has not reviewed or endorsed all aspects of these events. We encourage you to participate with discernment and in a spirit of faith.
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All submissions are reviewed by the Communications and Marketing Team for clarity, alignment, and accuracy before publication.
St. Mary’s Catholic Center reserves the right to decline or remove any submission that, in our judgment, does not align with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church or the mission and values of St. Mary’s Catholic Center.
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Our goal is to feature opportunities that are both local and timely.
Limiting posts to a 40-mile radius and an 8-week advance window helps ensure that what’s listed is relevant and accessible for our community. -
While we’re glad to help spread the word, St. Mary’s does not specifically review or endorse every event or organization listed. Each opportunity is provided for informational purposes only.
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Each organization may have one event listed at a time on the Local Community page. Once that event has passed or been removed, another may be submitted for consideration. This helps ensure fair visibility for all community partners.
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All Local Community requests must be submitted through the Promo Request Form on our website. This form allows our team to review and process all promotional requests in one place.
To begin, visit aggiecatholic.org/promo and select the “Local Community” option when prompted. Please be sure to include your event description, one external link, and a single PDF flyer with complete details.
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Approved events will be listed on this page, with a link included each week in The eWeekly email and featured in the St. Mary’s App, making it easy for students to browse local opportunities in one central place. Concentrating these listings here helps us keep communication clear, consistent, timely, local, and genuinely helpful for our community.
To maintain this clarity and focus, outside organizations are not able to advertise through other St. Mary’s channels (including announcements at Mass, social media, or print promotions). This page is the designated space for sharing these opportunities.
