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Please mark your calendars to join us in Prayer, Praise, Worship, and Fellowship on Saturday, March 9 at 8:00 a.m. in the Cathedral. The Liturgy will begin with Eucharistic Adoration and the Rosary followed by Mass at 8:30 am. Following Mass, we will proceed to McDonald Hall for a light breakfast. We will conclude our morning with a Ladies Guild meeting at 9:30 a.m. Please join us for the time your schedule will allow. We would be blessed by your presence for all or part of it. For more information and/or questions, please contact Barbara Bender at 501-352-1160, Peggy Taylor at 501-346-7425 or Lisa Ballard at 501-247- 3841. We look forward to seeing you.

Abstinence from meat it to be observed by all Catholics 14 years of age and older all Fridays of Lent. Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics who are 18-58 years of age. Those who are bound by the Law of Fasting may eat only one full meal. Two smaller meals re permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted.

Come join in the Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent (begins at 6 PM) followed by a lite meal in McDonald Hall. All parishioners and visitors are invited. A great way to pray together and contemplate our Lord's Passion. Full dates are listed in our Events Calendar on this web page.

CASA 2019 is under way! Did you know a portion of your CASA gift goes to support the work of Catholic Charities in Arkansas? Please consider supporting CASA. The Cathedral’s goal is $66,534.56. Easily set-up your donation via https://www.dolr.org/casa

Join us for a prayer service for Reparation and Healing, March 5th at 6PM in the Cathedral. This will include Exposition, Adoration, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and praying the four Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. Everyone is invited!

A couple of seats are still available for Arkansas Catholic's 12-day pilgrimage to the shrines of France April 1-12, 2019. We will visit Lourdes, Paris, Lisieux and Normandy landing beach. Father Tony Robbins will be the spiritual director. Single and double occupancy rooms available. For details or to sign up, call Kathy Primm at Sue Smith Vacations at (501) 771-0987.

Join the Cathedral family for a two part series of the Gospel of Luke. This five week study will cover chapters 12-24 and begins Tuesday, February 12. Sessions are from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. in the Education Room of McDonald Hall. The cost for study materials is $13.00 per person. Register at tsnow876@yahoo.com or contact the Cathedral Office.

The Cathedral of St. Andrew Youth Chorale is seeking new members for the Spring 2019 season. The Chorale practices most Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 and they sing for Sunday 5:30 Mass about once a month. Please contact Beau Baldwin, Organist and Director of Music at music@csalr.org if you or your child might be interested. This is a wonderful group and an excellent opportunity for your child!

The fund was established by the parishes of the Central Deanery to financially assist registered, active and qualifying parish families who are unable to pay the full tuition cost for Catholic High School and Mount St. Mary Academy in Little Rock and St. Joseph in Conway. Sixty-eight (68) students benefited from this scholarship fund in the 2018-2019 Academic Year. Applications for the 2019-2020 school year are now available at the Cathedral Office. Applications must be submitted to your Parish Office for pastoral approval no later than Friday, April 26. In addition, all families seeking tuition assistance must apply online with FACTS Tuition Grant and Aid www.online.factsmgt.com/aid by April 20. Contact the Cathedral Office for more information.

Sunday January 20, Bishop Anthony Taylor will preside at our Annual Diocesan Mass for Life. The Mass will be celebrated in the Robinson Center Performance Hall (Broadway & Markham), Little Rock at 12:00 Noon. Prior to the Mass, Bishop Taylor will lead a Eucharistic Procession for Life through the Riverfront Park in downtown Little Rock. Join hundreds of Catholics at this new event as we give public witness to our faith and hope in Jesus Christ! The procession route is approximately one mile long; however, there are multiple entry points for those with limited mobility. Please contact the Respect Life Office 664-0340 ext. 326 or email Catherine Phillips, cphillips@dolr.org for more information.

Is your marriage going down the right road...or is it a little off track? Life can be difficult, and so can the challenges you face in marriage. Does the distance between you seem wide? Are you already separated? Looking for a better way? Retrouvaille can help and offers hope for a better relationship. Retrouvaille is a peer ministry of volunteer couples that can help you learn the tools of healthy communication, build intimacy and heal, just as they have done in their own marriages. Retrouvaille is Christian-based, and Catholic in origin, but welcomes couples of all faiths as well as non-religious couples. Retrouvaille can help get your relationship back on track. For more information about an upcoming Retrouvaille Weekend, February 22-24, contact Mike and Carole Glancy, 800-470-2230 or visit www.helpourmarriage.com.

Come to a Day of Prayer & Healing Retreat. You are not alone. There is hope. The Respect Life Office, through the Ministry of Project Rachel, is offering one-day, post abortion healing retreats for women or men on Saturday January 12 in the River Valley area (near Subiaco) and Saturday February 2 in Little Rock. Confidential. Non-judgmental. These retreats are Catholic in nature, but anyone who desires to begin or continue their journey to hope and healing is welcome to attend. The exact location of the retreat is only disclosed to participants. To speak with someone about a retreat or other Project Rachel Ministry healing opportunities and support groups, please call our confidential phone line 501-663-0996. Or receive more information via text 479-206- 3199 or email to cphillips@dolr.org. All inquiries are strictly confidential. Healing is possible. Please call. Project Rachel also offers Healing Support Groups.

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.

Join the K of C Council #16947, on Saturday, December 1 beginning at 5:30 in McDonald Hall for a BBQ Rib Dinner. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5.00 for children 12 and under. Dinner includes, Ribs, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Bread and Drink. Silent Auction items will be available. Come join us for great food, family fun and fellowship!!

The Cathedral Ladies Guild cordially invites all parishioners & their guests to a Holiday Party Saturday, November 10, 2018 Immediately following 4:30 p.m. Mass McDonald Hall Please bring your favorite savory or sweet treat to share with 8-10 persons. Refreshments and fun provided for children. Join us for faith, fellowship and fun! For additional information, contact Connie Phillips at 501-680-6919 or cbphillipslaw@gmail.com

The Cathedral Choir and Youth Chorale will present a service of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 9 at 7:30 P.M. The choir will sing choral anthems by Paul Manz, Healey Willan, Orlando Gibbons, Herbert Howells, and James MacMillan. There will be several congregational hymns as well as organ voluntaries. Following the service, a light reception will take place in McDonald Hall. All are welcome to attend. Join us to begin the Advent Season and prepare for the coming of Christ!