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Submit an Event

What kinds of events will the calendar list?

Major annual Catholic parish and school fundraisers
in Arkansas where
the public is invited

Lenten and Advent missions and activities

Conferences and retreats hosted by the diocese, parishes, retreat houses and religious orders

Major parish or institutional anniversaries

What kinds of events will the calendar omit?

Sacramental events like confirmations and First Communions

Minor parish and school events that are not publicized or open
to the general public

Calendar of Events

February 2010
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5-6 Little Rock Theology Institute
Sponsored by the Office of Religious Education and Christian Initiation
(501) 664-0340
6-7 Catholic Arkansas Sharing Appeal Kickoff Weekend
in parishes across the diocese; sponsored by the diocesan Stewardship and Development Office
Contact Dianne Brady
(501) 664-0340
6 Vietnamese New Year Dinner
Christ the King Church, Fort Smith
5-8 p.m.
Contact Marna Boltuc
(479) 782-0614
6-7 Arkansas Catholic Subscription Drive
Kickoff in all parishes
6 Day of Recollection, Recommitment Mass and Dinner
St. John Catholic Center, Little Rock
For members of the permanent diaconate; sponsored by the diocesan Diaconate Office
(501) 664-0340
6 Mardi Gras Celebration
St. Francis of Assisi Church, Fairfield Bay
7-11 p.m. in the parish hall. Music will be provided by the Little Red River Band. A new king and queen will be crowned by last year's royalty. Tickets are $15 a person and can be purchased at the parish office or by calling Mickey Roberts at (501) 745-7157.
6 Immaculate Conception Spirit Night
Immaculate Conception Church, North Little Rock
5:30 p.m. in the gym and cafeteria. A chili dinner will be served until 6:30 p.m. followed by a talent show. Macaroni and cheese will also be available at the dinner. The cost is $5 a person or $20 for a family of four or more. To buy tickets in advance, call Maureen Berry at (501) 835-0771.
7 Diocesan Confirmation Retreat
St. John Catholic Center, Little Rock
10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Contact Liz Tingquist
(501) 664-0340
7 Black History Program and Potluck
St. Augustine Church, North Little Rock
After 10:30 a.m. Mass
Contact Rosalyn Pruitt
(501) 375-9617
7 Pro-Life Talk
St. Andrew Church, Yellville
Rose Mimms, executive director of Arkansas Right to Life, will speak at 1 p.m. Lunch will be served at noon. Mimms will discuss what Christians can do to stop pro-abortion legislation on the state and national level.
12 Mardi Gras Party
Christ the King Church, Fort Smith
6:30 p.m.
Contact Sandi Reiss
(479) 783-7745
12 Seafood Supper
St. Peter Church, Wynne
5-8 p.m.
Contact Rick Esquivel
(870) 238-2613
12-14 Permanent Diaconate Formation Weekend
St. John Catholic Center, Little Rock
Sponsored by the Diocesan Diaconate Office
(501) 664-0340
12-14 Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Coury House Retreat Center, Subiaco Abbey
a weekend retreat for couples seeking to enrich their marriages; for more information, call Steve and Elaine Lienhart at (501) 312-1119 or the diocesan Family Life Office at (501) 664-0340
13 Pre-Cana Convalidation Class
St. John Catholic Center, Little Rock
For couples married in a civil ceremony and are being prepared for marriage within the Church; couples considering marriage must have the approval of their pastor before attending. The cost is $50 a couple. To register, call the Family Life Office (501) 664-0340, ext. 353
13 Ladies Altar Society Mardi Gras Dinner
St. Francis of Assisi Church, Fairfield Bay
7-11 p.m.
Contact Mickey Roberts
(501) 745-7157
13 Mardi Gras Dinner, Dance, Silent and Live Auctions
First National Bank Community Center, Paris
Sponsored by St. Joseph School Parent Teacher Organization
Contact Linda Mitchell
(479) 438-1541
13 Mardi Gras Dinner and Auction
Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church, Little Rock
6-11 p.m.
(501) 663-8632
13 Mardi Gras Dinner and Dance
Blessed Sacrament School, Jonesboro
6:30 p.m.
Contact Dee Pillow
(870) 932-3684
13 Monte Carlo Night and Dinner
St. John Church, Russellville
6 p.m.
Contact Susan Buser
(479) 890-5993
13 "Caregivers, Renew Your Spirit"
St. Scholastica Retreat Center, Fort Smith
St. Scholastica Retreat Center and Peachtree Hospice will co-sponsor this Day of Recollection for Caregivers from 9:30 a.m - 3 p.m. The cost is $10, which includes lunch. For more information or to register, call (479) 783-1135 or visit www.stscho.org.
13 14th annual Mardi Gras Celebration
Cathedral of St. Andrew, Little Rock
It will be held at 5:30 p.m. in McDonald Hall. Appetizers, a buffet dinner, king cake and drinks will be served for $20 for adults and $5 for children 11 and younger. The evening will feature music, dancing and silent and live auctions. A $500 draw-down raffle prize will be handed out. For tickets, call the Cathedral office at (501) 374-2794.
13 Mardi Gras Supper
St. Edward Church, Little Rock
after the 4 p.m. Mass. Chicken and sausage gumbo with rice prepared by the Men’s Club will be served. Beef barbecue, tortillas, guacamole and salsa will be prepared by the Hispanic community. Hot dogs and chips will be available for the children. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children under 12. The maximum cost for a family is $20. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door.
13 3rd Annual Taste of the Season Wine and Cheese Party
Meadowbrook Country Club, West Memphis
To benefit St. Michael School in West Memphis; 6:30 - 11 p.m.; to include silent and live auctions and a live band; tickets are $40; sponsored by St. Michael's Parent Teacher Organization. For more information, call the school at (870) 735-1730.
15 Presidents' Day Holiday
Diocesan offices and Catholic schools closed
16 Mardi Gras
St. Joseph Church, Pine Bluff
5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.; sponsored by St. Joseph Choir
Contact Richard Campbell
(870) 534-4701
 
16 King Cake Ball and Mardi Gras Dinner
St. Elizabeth Parish Center, Eureka Springs
6 to 10:30 p.m. and will include dancing to the music of the Naturally Brass jazz combo from Bentonville. An authentic Louisiana dinner will be served for $25 a person or $45 a couple. For advance tickets or more information, call Rod or Phyl McGuire at (479) 253-8864.
16 52nd annual Mardi Gras Spaghetti Lunch and Supper
Our Lady of Good Hope Church, Hope
Serving times will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch and 4:30 to 7 p.m. for supper. Take-out orders are available, and there is free in-town delivery for orders of 10 or more. Tickets are $7 each and can be bought at the door or from a parishioner. Call the church office at (870) 777-3202 for more information.
17 Ash Wednesday
Fast and abstain
17 Ash Wednesday Collection
a special collection taken up in all parishes
18 Rite of Election
Blessed Sacrament Church, Jonesboro
7 p.m.
(501) 664-0340
19 Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry
St. Joseph Church, Pine Bluff
5-7:30 p.m.; every Friday of Lent Feb. 19 - March 26
Contact Garry Boccarossa
(870) 535-3107
19 Lenten Fish Fry
St. Bernard Church, Bella Vista
6 p.m.; also March 12, 26
Contact Russ Anzalone
(479) 855-9069
19 Fish fry
Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church, Little Rock
5-7 p.m. Repeated March 5 and 12
(501) 663-8632
19 Soup Suppers
Christ the King Church, Fort Smith
6 p.m. Fridays during Lent
Contact Donna Marcum
(479) 783-7745
19-21 Retrouvaille
St. John Catholic Center, Little Rock
a weekend event to help heal and renew troubled and hurting marriages; separated and divorced couples also encouraged to attend; sponsored by diocesan Family Life Office; offered in English and Spanish
Contact Elizabeth Reha
(501) 664-0340
19 St. Edward Men's Club Fish Fry
St. Edward Church, Little Rock
Contact Philip Gallaher
(501) 374-9066
20-21 Aid to the Church in Central and Eastern Europe
a special collection taken up in all parishes
20 Rite of Election
St. Vincent de Paul Church, Rogers
1 p.m.
(501) 664-0340
20-21 Catholic Campus Ministry Convention
La Quinta Inn and Suites, Little Rock
Sponsored by the Diocesan Catholic Campus Ministry Office
(501) 664-0340
21 30th annual Spaghetti Dinner
Immaculate Conception School, Fort Smith
4-7 p.m.
Contact Sharon Blentlinger
(479) 783-6798
21 First Sunday in Lent
21 Rite of Election
Cathedral of St. Andrew, Little Rock
2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
21 Financial Peace University
Our Lady of Fatima Church, Benton
Begins meeting for 13 weeks on Sundays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The cost is $100. For more information, e-mail John West, organizer, at tsewnhoj@gmail.com.
23 Tuesday's During Lent
Holy Redeemer Church, El Dorado
Mass, Supper and educational program; also March 2, 9, 16 and 23
Contact Judi Ostergaard or Gerry Tomlinson
(870) 863-3620
26 Fish Fry
Christ the King School, Fort Smith
5 p.m.
Contact Marna Boltuc
(479) 782-0614
26-28 Diocesan Council for Black Catholics Adult Retreat
Contact Rosalyn Pruitt
(501) 375-9617
26-28 Encuentro Matrimonial
St. John Catholic Center, Little Rock
a weekend retreat for couples seeking to enrich their marriages; presented in Spanish; for more information, contact Reyna y Adrián Álvarez at (870) 642-3797 or the diocesan Family Life Office at (501) 664-0340
26-28 Beginning Experience
St. Scholastica Monastery, Fort Smith
a weekend retreat for adults who are grieving the loss of a spouse through death, divorce or separation, and are ready to come to terms with their loss and move forward; for more information, contact the diocesan Family Life Office at (501) 664-0340
27-4 Parish Mission
Blessed Sacrament Church, Jonesboro
7 p.m. each night
Contact Deacon Vic Stepka
(870) 932-2529
27 Wedding Coordinator Workshop
St. John Catholic Center, Little Rock
sponsored by the diocesan Family Life Office
Contact Elizabeth Reha
(501) 664-0340