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Ladies Auxiliary Day of Recollection Immaculate Conception Church, Fort Smith
To be held in the Msgr. William E. Galvin Parish Center. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. Father Shaun Wesley of Eureka Springs will begin his talks promptly at 9 a.m. Mass will be held at 11 a.m., followed by lunch and closing remarks.
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Adoration on Wednesdays During Lent The Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock will have exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday during Lent to pray for Bishop Anthony B. Taylor, priests in the Arkansas, the Diocese of Little Rock and the Catholic Church. This includes Feb. 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. Catholics are invited to sign up to pray for at least one hour each Wednesday. Mass will be celebrated at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call the Cathedral office at (501) 374-2794.
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5-6
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Little Rock Theology Institute Sponsored by the Office of Religious Education and Christian Initiation
(501) 664-0340
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5
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Fish Fry Assumption Church, Atkins
The meal will include french fries, slaw, hushpuppies, drink and dessert from 5-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 12 years old and free for children 5 and younger.
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Carmelite Seculars of Little Rock Lenten Day of Recollection Cathedral of St. Andrew, Little Rock
The Carmelite Seculars of Little Rock will host the event with the Carmelite priests beginning at 10 a.m. with Mass, Liturgy of the Hours and reflection. Registration will take place at 11:30 a.m. in McDonald Hall, followed by a light lunch and a talk by Father John Michael Payne, OCD, on St. Teresa of Avila. The day should conclude around 2:30 p.m. after exposition and Benediction. The $15 registration fee includes lunch. For more information, call Tricia Cromwell at (501) 666-9449.
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Married Couples Date Night St. John Catholic Center, Little Rock
This free event will be held at 6:30 p.m. in Fitzgerald Hall. The 2008 Christian movie “Fireproof” will be shown. Babysitting will be available. The event is sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter. All married couples are invited. To attend, contact Elaine and Steve Lienhart at (501) 312-1119 or elaine.steve.95@sbcglobal.net.
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Women’s Day of Recollection Immaculate Conception Church, North Little Rock
The Catholic Daughters of Arkansas State Court will offer this event in Immaculata Hall. Phyllis Hemann will present “Sacred Living: Prayer and the Sanctity of Life”. All women are invited to attend. After 8 a.m. Mass, the day will begin at 8:45 a.m. and last until 2:15 p.m. The cost is $15, which includes breakfast, lunch and a Sanctity of Life Chaplet. For reservations, call Elaine Hemann at (501) 835-0066.
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St. Edward’s Christian Mother’s Sodality Meeting St. Edward Church, Little Rock
This the first meeting of 2010 will be held after the 9 a.m. Mass. Mass will be celebrated by pastor Father Jason Tyler. Installation of new officers will take place following Mass. The general meeting will begin in the church cafeteria. All women of all parishes are invited to attend the meeting. For further information, call Pat Eichler at (501) 952-4728.
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Mother/Daughter Chastity Program St. John Catholic Center, Little Rock
Contact Elizabeth Reha
(501) 664-0340
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100th annual Spaghetti Dinner Our Lady of the Lake Church, Lake Village
It will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the parish hall. The menu will feature homemade spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and drink. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children. Carryouts are available from 8 to 11 a.m.
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7-11
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10th Anniversary of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Event Our Lady of Fatima Church, Benton
On March 8 at 6:30 p.m. Father Matt Garrison, rector of the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock, will give a witness talk on eucharistic adoration and his priesthood. On March 9 at 6:30 p.m. a "priest rosary" will be prayed for every priest in the diocese. On March 10 at 6:30 p.m. a Mass followed by witness talks, holy hour and Benediction will be held. On March 11 at 6 p.m. Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate Mass. A reception and light meal will follow in the parish hall. Contact the church office at (501) 315-5186 for more information.
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Lenten Evening of Reflection Mount St. Mary Academy, Little Rock
Featured speaker, MSM president Sister Deborah Troillett, RSM, will share from her own experiences and will lead the reflection about striking a balance between our relationship with God and the world in which we live. The event is for all alumnae, mothers of students and female friends. The theme this year is “A Spiritual Journey: Keeping Our Spiritual Balance.” The free evening will begin with a light supper at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria followed by a 6 p.m. reflection. Call Sarah Filipek Johnson at (501)664-8006 ext.300 or RSVP online at the alumnae relations page at www.mtstmary.edu.
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Ladies Auxiliary Day of Recollecton Immaculate Conception Church, Fort Smith
9 a.m.
Contact Jane Hartmeier
(479) 452-2664
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11-14
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Women’s Cursillo St. Joseph Home, North Little Rock
Contact Nancy Christian
(501) 664-0340
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11-12
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Subiaco Academy Discovery Day Subiaco Academy, Subiaco
Subiaco Academy is hosting this event for prospective students and their parents from 4:30 p.m. March 11 to 4 p.m. March 12. It is open to sixth to 10th graders and all activities including overnight stays and meals are free. For more information or to reserve a place, contact the admission office at (800) 364-7824 or e-mail admissions@subi.org.
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"Miracles for Mary" Benefit Catholic High School, Little Rock
The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the gym and will feature a celebrity basketball game at 7:30 p.m. and silent auction. The Mount St. Mary Academy Dad's Club will be selling hamburgers and hot dogs. All proceeds will benefit the family of Mary Drake. Tickets for the auction/game are $10 a person. To buy tickets, call (501) 247-6831 or e-mail Ann Morris at amorris901@yahoo.com.
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12
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Arkansas Catholic Professional Day for Teachers (schools closed) Catholic High School, Little Rock
sponsored by the diocesan Catholic Schools Office
Contact Vernell Bowen
(501) 664-0340
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12-14
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Search #122 St. John Catholic Center, Little Rock
Contact the Catholic Youth Ministry Office
(501) 664-0340
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12-14
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National Marriage Encounter Christ the King Church, Fort Smith
Starts at 7 p.m. Friday
Contact Sandi Reiss
(479) 783-7745
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Men's Club Fish Fry Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, North Little Rock
The meal, served from 5-8 p.m., will include drinks and dessert. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 11 and younger. Carry-outs are available.
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St. Patrick's Day Dinner and Bingo St. Patrick Church, North Little Rock
The dinner will also coincide with the parish's 130th anniversary of its founding. The dinner is $10 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 12 years old and free for young children. For ticket information, call Renee Mann at (501) 758-5148 or Shannon Stormes at (501) 791-0361.
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Subiaco Academy Spring Carnival Subiaco Academy, Subiaco
4-10 p.m. in the Academy Field House; to feature bingo, inflatable games, activities for the entire family, musical entertainment, raffle and silent and live auctions; food court to serve sausage with all the trimmings, hamburgers, pizza and a variety of snack food; local wineries to provide wine tasting; for more information or to buy raffle tickets, call (479) 934-1001 or visit www.subi.org.
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Catholic Relief Services a special collection taken up in all parishes
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Catechetical Study Day Catholic High School, Little Rock
8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sponsored by the diocesan Office of Religious Education and Christian Initiation
Contact Jasmine Moore
(501) 664-0340
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Encuentro Juvenil Hispano Diocesano St. John Catholic Center, Little Rock
Sponsored by the diocesan Catholic Youth and Hispanic Ministry offices. For more information, contact Diana Pisana or Jose Luis Galván at (501) 664-0340.
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"It's a Matter of Taste" St. Joseph High School, Pine Bluff
6:30-10 p.m.
(870) 540-0413
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13-19
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Art Show and Sale Mount St. Mary Academy, Little Rock
Artwork by Sister Bernardine Konkler-Redwine, RSM, will be on display; theme is "Beauty of God's Creation"; open for visitors between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.; proceeds benefit the school
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Knights of Columbus Spaghetti and Sausage Dinner St. Boniface Church, New Dixie
4-7:30 p.m. in the parish hall; tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children and free for children 5 and younger
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Pilgrimage Information Meeting St. John Catholic Center , Little Rock
Arkansas Catholic will celebrate its centennial in March 2011 with a 10-day Lenten pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The newspaper is hosting the information meeting at 3 p.m. in Fitzgerald Hall. To RSVP for the meeting, contact Terra Sancta Pilgrimages toll-free at (877) 423-3601.
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Lenten Mission St. John Church, Russellville
The speaker will be Father Joseph Butz, CSsR, a Redemptorist priest with the Liguori Mission House. Services will begin at 7 p.m. each night and will last approximately 75 minutes. A reception and fellowship in the parish hall will follow. For more information, call (479) 967-3699.
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Irish Mass St. Edward Church, Little Rock
Msgr. John O'Donnell will celebrate the Mass at 9 a.m. Musicians from the Arkansas Celtic Music Society and dancers from the McCaffety and O'Donovan schools of Irish dance will perform. Irish soda bread and scones will be served following Mass.
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Catholic Women's Union Day of Recollection Subiaco Abbey, Subiaco
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $20 a person. To make a reservation, call Coury House at (479) 934-4411 by March 15. All women are welcome.
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St. Edward Men's Club Fish Fry St. Edward Church, Little Rock
Contact Philip Gallaher
(501) 374-9066
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St. Joseph's Altar Holy Redeemer Parish Hall, El Dorado
6 p.m.
Contact Judi Ostergaard or Gerry Tomlinson
(870) 863-3620
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19-21
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Contemplative Retreat St. Scholastica Retreat Center, Fort Smith
Sister Macrina Wiederkehr, OSB, will present a contemplative retreat called "Heart of the Hunter." The cost is $150 with a $35 deposit. For more information or to register, call (479) 783-1135 or visit www.stscho.org.
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19-21
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Permanent Diaconate Formation Weekend St. John Catholic Center, Little Rock
Sponsored by the Diocesan Diaconate Office
(501) 664-0340
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Knights of Columbus Fish Fry and Stations of the Cross St. Mary Church, Saint Vincent
5-8 p.m. in the parish hall; meal to include french fries, hushpuppies, cole slaw and dessert; tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 5-12 years old and free for children 4 and younger; take-outs are available; Stations will be prayed at 7 p.m.
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20-28
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Honduras Satellite Mission Christ the King Church, Little Rock
Contact Sandee Haslauer
(501) 225-6774
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20-24
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Parish Lenten Mission St. Bernard Church, Bella Vista
8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. each day; with Fr. Frank DiSano, Paulist
Contact Jenny Holmstrom
(479) 855-9069
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Seeking God and My Vocation Lectio Divina Day Retreat St. Scholastica Monastery, Fort Smith
Vocations event for women 18-45
Contact Sr. Kimberly Rose Prohaska, OSB
(479) 783-4147
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Annual Spring Italian Sausage and Spaghetti Dinner St. Joseph Church, Center Ridge
To celebrate St. Joseph's feast day the parish presents its annual dinner from 3:30-7 p.m. Take-outs are available at 4 p.m. All-you-can-eat homemade spaghetti will be served. Tickets are $15 for adults, $6 for children and free for children 3 and younger.
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Knights of Columbus St. Patrick's Day Dinner Our Lady of Fatima Church, Benton
6:30 p.m.; menu will be corned beef, Irish soda bread, mashed potatoes, cabbage, cole slaw, drinks and a dessert; admission for children 2 and younger is free; pre-sale prices are $8 for those 11 years old and older and $5 for children 3-10 years old; prices at the door are higher; to order tickets, contact Steve Finnegan at (501)-765-3045.
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22-26
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Spring Break (schools are closed) |
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27
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Seder Meal St. John Catholic Center, Little Rock
sponsored by the diocesan Family Life Office
Contact Elizabeth Reha
(501) 664-0340
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Annual Junktique Sale Catholic High School Gymnasium, Little Rock
The doors open at 8 a.m. Donations of garage-sale items can be delivered to the school from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, March 22 to Thursday, March 25. Donations of large items can be picked up. To schedule a pick up or to volunteer, contact Joan Finnegan at (501) 664-3939 or jfinne@lrchs.org.
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Chrism Mass Cathedral of St. Andrew, Little Rock
5:30 p.m.
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Holy Week Day of Recollection for Priests
Contact Lazeth Novak
(501) 664-0340
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