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The Saint Thomas More Society of Arkansas and the Pulaski County Bar Association invite you to an Interfaith Prayer Breakfast –“Peace in our Families. Peace in our Communities & Peace in our World,” on Friday, May 6, 7:00—8:00 a.m. (Doors open at 6:30 a.m.) in McDonald Hall at the Cathedral of St. Andrew, in Little Rock. Speakers include Bishop Larry Benfield, Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas, Rabbi Barry Block, Congregation B’nai Israel, Rev. Marion Humphrey, Allison Memorial Presbyterian Church, Imam Mohammed Nawaz, Madina Institute & Mosque, and Bishop Anthony Taylor, Catholic Diocese of Little Rock. Cost is $20, register no later than May 3, 2022, at https://tinyurl.com/StThomasMore2022. Event Con-tact: james.goodhart@agfc.ar.gov

The Cathedral will participate in the Change for Life Baby Bottle Campaign for the Arkansas Pregnancy Resource Center, a ministry of St. Joseph’s Helpers. Proceeds assist in serving women experiencing an unexpected pregnancy by providing alternatives to abortion. It’s easy to participate! Pick up a baby bottle Mother’s Day weekend, May 7-8 and return it with your donation Father’s Day weekend, June 18-19! Thank you in advance for choosing and supporting LIFE.

The Confirmation students have a Prayer Board in the vestibule for the Ukrainian people and all those involved in the humanitarian aid. If you know someone who is involved in this war/crisis, please write their name(s) on the paper provided in the basket under the board and tape on the board.

FIRST SUNDAY COFFEE & DOUNUTS will be next Sunday, May 1 after the 8:30 a.m. Mass in McDonald Hall. All are welcome

Pope Francis has asked our parish to support Christians in the Holy Land. Through the Good Friday Collection, you join with Catholics around the world to stand in solidarity with the Church in the Holy Land. When you contribute to the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, you become an instrument of peace in a troubled land. In these challenging times in the Middle East, your support means that our church will conduct parish ministry, provide Catholic education, feed the hungry, build housing for Christians, maintain shrines and operate refugee centers in the Holy Land. Christians, along with all of the clergy and religious who serve in the Holy Land, will deeply appreciate your prayers and financial assistance. Please be generous. For more information visit www.myfranciscan.org/good-friday.

Mark your calendar for Sunday, April 24, 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Andrew for the Annual Diocesan Mass for Hope and Healing. The Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Anthony B. Taylor. All are invited to attend and to join us in prayer for the victims and survivors of child sexual abuse, their families and friends

Join us for our Annual Holy Thursday Parish Dinner, April 14 in McDonald Hall immediately following the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. The Cathedral will provide the meat (chicken), bread, dessert and beverages. Please bring a dish to serve 8-10 people. A—M bring a vegetable/side dish and N—Z bring a green/fruit salad dish. You may bring your dish to McDonald Hall prior to Mass

Join us for our Bible Study based on the massively popular series about the life of Christ called “The Chosen”. Each session will include watching a part of the DVD and reflect on Scripture. We meet Sunday’s at 9:45 a.m. in McDonald Hall. This is a Bible study for anyone and everyone. Please join us!

On July 1, 2010 we established the Holy Thursday collection to give everyone the opportunity to help support the education of our seminarians. Since that time, you have donated over $3,940,300.70. As of 2009, Bishop Taylor has ordained 43 new priests. Your generosity has been overwhelming, This collection assists with preparing our seminarians for the priesthood. Every dollar is important. Every gift is an expression of faith. Envelopes are available in the vestibule of the Cathedral or your monthly envelope packet. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Join us Sunday, April 24 at 2:30 p.m. in the Cathedral for the Divine Mercy Novena. We will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:00 p.m. fol-lowed by Mass. Everyone is welcome to attend