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