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This new Pro-Life Conference will begin on Saturday evening January 19 at 5:00 p.m. through Sunday January 20, 9:00 a.m. at St. John Center, 2500 N. Tyler, Little Rock. This conference will explore pro-life issues and will include Adoration, plus dinner, breakfast, and overnight accommodations. Speakers will focus on remaining pro-life in the face of an adverse prenatal diagnosis, end-of life considerations, and prolife legislation. There will also be a pro-life movie for children who accompany their parents. Cost is $40 per person or $20 without an overnight room. There is a discount for families sharing a room. Registration deadline is January 7, but registrations will be accepted as long as space is available. Download Registration Form at bit.ly/hearts4life-2019 or email cphillips@dolr.org For high school students, the Youth Ministry Office sponsors the Annual Weekend for Life event (ltingquist@dolr.org.).

How about a gift filled with Romance and Excitement? That's just the beginning of what you will receive on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next weekends are at Subiaco, Arkansas, February 15-17 and Memphis – Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center, June 7-9. Space is limited. Apply online at www.arkansaswwme.org/apply or contact Leah & Ben Brewer 501-733-1235 or email apply@arkansaswwme.org. For Christmas discount use promo code eb2019 for 25% off the application fee.

The Knights of Columbus will have a Family Movie Night, Saturday, December 15 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in McDonald Hall. The movie will be The Polar Express. A full concession stand will be open beginning at 5:45 p.m. Just like the movie, FREE Hot Chocolate and Cookies will be served! Please join us for a night of holiday fun and fellowship!

A women’s religious vocation discernment retreat will be held January 25-26 at the Diocesan Pastoral Center. Come see that Sisters are Real People! The retreat is for young women 16-35 years of age who want to learn and discern about Religious Life. For the Registration Form and more information click on dolr.org/ events/2019-w... or contact Sr. Mary Clare, smcbezner@dolr.org, 664-0340, ext. 309.

In an effort to give practical help to married and engaged couples to live out the teaching of the Church, a short course on NFP begins every month across the Diocese. Come learn the beauty of the Church's teaching on the natural and holistic way of family planning that respects the dignity of every family member. Visit www.ccli.org or Brad and Anna Ostrom at nfp@csalr.org.