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Red Mass sponsored by St. Thomas More Society
Cathedral of St. Andrew, Little Rock
11 a.m. Mass celebrated by Bishop Shelton J. Fabre, auxiliary bishop of New Orleans
All attorneys, legislators and judges are invited to attend.
Contact Shawn Hallman
(501) 374-2794
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Calligraphy course
St. Scholastica Retreat Center, Fort Smith
Starts May 1
Sister Magdalen Stanton, OSB, will offer “Calligraphy Class: Copperplate” on five consecutive Thursdays in May. Register for afternoon (2-3:30 p.m.) or evening (6-7:30 p.m.) courses. The course fee is $40 plus $10 for supplies.
(479) 783-1135
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Rexfest auction, fun run and carnival
Christ the King Church, Little Rock
Treasure Island is the theme for this year’s Rexfest The weekend begins Friday, May 2 with a silent and live auction in the school gym. The adults-only event begins at 6 p.m. On Saturday, May 3 a 5K and one-mile family run/walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Family Life Center. After the 5:30 p.m. Mass hamburgers and hot dogs will be served while The Intruders play music. The carnival with rides, games and food will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, May 4.
Contact Sandy DeCoursey
(501) 225-6774
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Spring Festival
Immaculate Conception Church, Fort Smith
5-11 p.m. Friday and 4-11 p.m. Saturday
Contact Sharon Blentlinger
(479) 783-6798
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Parish Dinner
St. Edward Church, Little Rock
Begins after 4 p.m. Mass
BBQ and all the fixings will be served in the cafeteria. After dinner the adults will play bingo for prizes and the kids will enjoy a movie in the gym. Adult tickets are $15 and include dinner, 10 games of bingo, and two tickets that can be exchanged for beer or soda. Child tickets (Ages 6-18) are $7.50 and include dinner, one ticket that can be exchanged for a soda, a movie and a goodie bag. Children under 6 are free.
Contact Mary Smith
(501) 758-1068
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Catholic Youth Convention
Doubletree Hotel and Robinson Center, Little Rock
Contact Liz Tingquist
(501) 664-0340
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Southern Scholastic Open Chess Tournament
St. Joseph Family Activity Center, Conway
10 a.m.
Open to students in K-12. Each child plays at least five games. Individual and team competition. The top three players and top three teams in each division will win trophies. $20 per player in advance or $25 day of tournament.
(501) 327-1204
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Discernment of Spirit retreat
Christ the King Church, Fort Smith
8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fr. Tom Elliott will offer a mini-retreat on St. Ignatius of Loyola's "Guidelines" to our spiritual experiences. The retreat is free and includes lunch and handouts.Free babysitting.
(479) 783-7745
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Spring Carnival
Christ the King Church, Fort Smith
6-11 p.m.
Several food booths, including Mexican and Vietnamese food, will be available. Games, bingo, a silent auction and live music will round out the event.
Contact Karen Mills
(479) 783-7745
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Cursillo Gran Ultreya in Spanish
St. John Center, Little Rock
(501) 664-0340
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Pre-Cana Day
St. John Center, Little Rock
Contact Elizabeth Reha
(501) 664-0340
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