1	Little Blessings Catholic Home School Group Meeting Little Rock annual planning meeting to be held from 7:15 - 9:15 p.m. to make plans for the new school year; please RSVP for directions, or if you would like to talk to a fellow home schooler Contact Marti Haslauer (501) 221-9925
2	12-week Course to Learn English Christ the King Church, Little Rock in the Ministries Building Eckert Center from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. through Nov. 18; the classes are free, but enrollment will be limited to a maximum of 25 people Contact Nelson de Villiers (501) 225-6774
4	No Arkansas Catholic This Week The next issue will be published Sept. 11
4	Mass of Remembrance for Blessed Mother Teresa Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Little Rock This 9 a.m. Mass is hosted by the Missionaries of Charity of Calcutta sisters on the anniversary of their founder's death; Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will be the celebrant Contact Paula Parker (501) 666-5073
4	Labor Day Bazaar St. Joseph Church and School, Paris 6-11 p.m. Contact Randy Koch (479) 963-2949
6	Labor Day Diocesan Offices and Catholic Schools Closed
10-11	Little Rock Theology Institute St. John Catholic Center, Little Rock Sponsored by the Office of Religious Education and Christian Initiation Contact Diana Pisana (501) 664-0340
10-12	Beginning Experience Camp Christian, Choteau, Okla. a program for adults grieving the loss of a love relationship through death, divorce or separation; sponsored by the diocesan Family Life Office; contact Elizabeth Reha at (501) 664-0340
10	Spanish Festival Immaculate Conception Church, Fort Smith 5 p.m. - midnight Contact Nancy Gallo (479) 414-2275
11	27th Annual Parish Carnival Sacred Heart of Mary Church, Barling at the parish center and church grounds from 6 to 10 p.m.; all proceeds will be used for the religious, educational and charitable works of the church; the evening will include carnival games for all ages, bingo, raffles, pony rides, inflatables, variety of foods, bungee jumper, face painting and silent auction; on this Saturday only, Mass will be at 4:30 p.m. instead of 6 p.m.
12	Senior Day and Mass St. John Catholic Center, Little Rock 1 - 4 p.m.; sponsored by the diocesan Family Life Office; contact Elizabeth Reha at (501) 664-0340
12	81st Anniversary Mass and Reception St. Augustine Church, North Little Rock 9 a.m. Contact Rosalyn Pruitt (501) 375-9617
12	Carmel of St. Teresa of Jesus 60th Anniversary Celebration Carmel of St. Teresa of Jesus, Little Rock Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate a Mass of thanksgiving on the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Carmel of St. Teresa of Jesus at 10 a.m. with a reception to follow; Father Gregory Ross, OCD, provincial, will be the homilist; to learn more, visit www.littlerockcarmel.org Contact the Carmel of St. Teresa of Jesus Lrcarmel@comcast.net or (501) 565-5121
14	Jubilarian Mass Cathedral of St. Andrew, Little Rock 5:30 p.m.
16-22	Lectio Divina Retreat St. Scholastica Retreat Center, Fort Smith Sister Macrina Wiederkehr, OSB, will guide retreatants in this five-day silent retreat, using the art of "Lectio Divina," or "Holy Reading." Themes will be drawn from her book in progress, "Learning to Abide," "The Song of the Seed" and from Stephen Binz's book, "Conversing With God in Scripture." The cost is $400 with a $50 deposit, which covers lodging and 14 meals. To register, contact the center at (479) 783-1135 or retreats@ stscho.org.
17-19	Deacon Retreat Coury House, Subiaco Abbey Sponsored by the diocesan Diaconate Office Contact Cathy France (501) 664-0340
17-18	Polish Karnawal Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, North Little Rock (Marche) 5-10 p.m. Contact parish office (501) 851-2763
18-19	Catechetical Sunday a special collection taken up in all parishes

18	CYM Youth Leaders Workshop St. John Catholic Center, Little Rock Presentation on how to help teens with additions. For more information, call the diocesan Catholic Youth Ministry Office at (501) 664-0340
18	Pre-Cana Day St. Boniface Church, Fort Smith 8:30 a.m - 5 p.m.; sponsored by diocesan Family Life Office; contact Elizabeth Reha at (501) 664-0340
18	"Come to the Table" International Dinner and Auction St. Raphael Church, Springdale 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Contact Dee Lea (479) 530-1914
19	Bishop McDonald-Catholic Charities Cocktail Party and Auction Cathedral of St. Andrew, Little Rock 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; sponsored by Catholic Charities of Arkansas Contact Rebecca Spencer (501) 664-0340
19	Parish Picnic Christ the King Church, Fort Smith 4 p.m. at Columbus Acres Contact the church office (479) 783-7745
20	2010 Bishop McDonald-Catholic Charities Golf Classic Maumelle Country Club, Maumelle Tee times are 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; sponsored by Catholic Charities of Arkansas Contact Rebecca Spencer (501) 664-0340
23-25	Conferencia Anual de Renovación Carismática Católica Convention Center, Fort Smith For more information, contact Tiburcio Duran at (479) 544-2325.
23	Eighth Annual MSM Alumnae Picnic Mount St. Mary Academy, Little Rock 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Contact Sarah Filipek Johnson, director of alumnae (501) 664-8006, ext. 300
24-26	Permanent Diaconate Formation Weekend St. John Catholic Center, Little Rock Sponsored by the diocesan Diaconate Office Contact Cathy France (501) 664-0340
25	West River Valley Deanery Parish Council/Finance Council Workshop Christ the King Parish Center, Fort Smith 10 a.m. - noon; presented by Deacon John Marschewski; sponsored by the diocesan Diaconate Office Contact Cathy France (501) 664-0340
25	Bingo Our Lady of the Holy Souls School, Little Rock 5:30 - 8 p.m.; repeated Jan. 29 and April 2, 2011 Contact the school office (501) 663-4513
25	Diocesan Council for Black Catholics Family Picnic Lake Nixon, Little Rock noon - 5 p.m. Contact Rosalyn Pruitt (501) 375-9617
25	Fall Spaghetti Supper St. Louis Church, Camden 5-7:30 p.m. Contact Nick or Debbi Moseley (870) 836-3754
25	Friends of the Poor Walk The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will hold its third annual nationwide Friends of the Poor Walk to celebrate its years of service to the poor and to encourage Americans across the country to become Friends of the Poor too. Pledges made on behalf of registered walkers in each community will benefit those most in need in that same community. The Mother Teresa Conference at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Rogers is accepting registration for walkers, pledgers and volunteers. The walk begins at 9 a.m. at the church. To register as a walker, to pledge support for a walker or for more information, visit www.svdpfriendsofthepoorwalk.org. To volunteer, call Theresa Gaffigan at (479)-925-2838.
26	Catholic Charities Sunday The entire Catholic community in the United States will gather together in liturgy and prayer to celebrate the work of local Catholic Charities. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops honors Catholic Charities with this designation to recognize the rich history of service on behalf of those in need. Visit www.catholiccharitiesusa.org for parish coordinator materials.
26	Mass and Parish Picnic Holy Family Parish, Jacksonville Begins at 10 a.m. with Mass followed by picnic; bring your favorite dish; meat and drinks provided Contact Julia Phipps, parish life coordinator (501) 987-6014 or (501) 987-7891
26	West Ozark Deanery Parish Council/Finance Council Workshop St. Joseph Parish Education Center, Tontitown 2 - 4 p.m.; presented by Deacon John Marschewski; sponsored by the diocesan Diaconate Office Contact Cathy France (501) 664-0340