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The Arkansas Catholic Men's Conference (ACMC) is February 2nd. Visit www.arcatholicmen.com It's the annual men's conference held in the Diocese of Little Rock. It was founded in 2011 and has featured speakers who impact men's lives with their passion for Christ and His Church. Speakers have included bishops, archbishops, and nationally and internationally known evangelists, authors, and TV & Radio talk show hosts. Each conference provides three to four presentations, Reconciliation, Adoration, breakfast, lunch, and time for men to visit and network. ​Check out this brief video from Bishop Anthony Taylor click link: youtu.be/gveYr6Mmdjs

Join us for the 41st Annual March for Life on Sunday, January 20 in Little Rock at 2:00 p.m. The staging area is between Wolfe and Battery Streets behind the State Capitol. A short program will follow the march on the front steps of the Capitol. For more information visit artl.org or call 501- 663-4237. Volunteers are needed.

The 33rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Mass will be held, Saturday, January 19 at 4:30 p.m. at the Cathedral with Bishop Taylor presiding. For more information, contact Rosalyn Pruitt, 375-9617. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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.

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.

Fr. John K. Antony, JCL, pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Ft. Smith and administrator of Trinity Junior High School, has published his third book, Oh, Lord Have Mercy to support Trinity Junior High’s efforts to raise $2.5 million as part of the Strike-A-Match Campaign. Hardcover—$25 and Softcover—$15. This book is great for study groups, spiritual reading, and gifts! Signed/ personalized copies available. For more information or to purchase books, please contact Shawn Hallman at the Cathedral Office, 374- 2 7 9 4 , # 2 2 1 , 9 4 4 - 5 6 7 3 , s r h a l l - man@sbcglobal.net; or Cindy McNally, cmnally@icchurch.com, 479-783-7963.

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.

Are you a Catholic male 18 years or older who is seeking to strengthen your faith while supporting your parish and community, through service programs such as Seminarian RSVP program, March for Life, Habitat for Humanity and other parish based programs? If interested, please contact Chuck Byrd, 517-2842, cbyrd1976@gmail.com.

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!

Said envelopes are available in the vestibule of the Cathedral. All names listed on the envelopes will be remembered at all Masses during the month of November.

During the month of November we remember those who have gone before us, whose names are written in the Book of Remembrance. Please feel free to write the name of the deceased, whose names have not been included in previous years, on the designated pages in the vestibule. The pages will be added to the Book of Remembrance.

CHILDREN’S BOOK DRIVE—What is more special than sharing the gift of reading with a child? For Christmas, Arkansas Catholic is collecting new and gently used books (no activity or coloring books please) for children 0 to 10 years old and donating them to Helping Hand of Greater Little Rock and Catholic Charities of Arkansas. Mail us your favorite childhood books for it to arrive by December 7. Go to your local store or shop with your Amazon Prime account and ship the book for free to Arkansas Catholic. For more information, contact Malea Hargett at mhargett@dolr.org or 664-0125.

The Cathedral Parish will collect food to sup- port Helping Hand’s Thanksgiv- ing Dinner Program. The Food Drive will be the weekend of No- vember 3-4 and 10-11. The fol- lowing canned/dry goods are needed: Last names that begin with: A-E— Green Beans; F-J—Sweet Potatoes; K-N—Corn Bread Mix; O-T—Cake Mix and Canned Frosting; U-Z—Powdered Drink/ Lemonade Mix. Please place items in the vesti- bule of the Cathedral. Monetary donations are needed to assist in providing Turkeys/Chickens and may be mailed to the Cathedral Office or placed in the collection in an envelope clearly marked “Thanksgiving Food Drive”. Thank you for feeding those less fortunate in our commu- nity.

Come and listen to Members of the Cathedral Choir and Youth Choir perform their show-stopping numbers while enjoying a delicious Spaghetti Dinner prepared by Fr. Shaun Wesley. Tickets are $15 for children and $10 for adults. Special Table Rates for families and groups. Get you tickets now! For more information contact your Music Director, Beau Baldwin 501-374-2794 Ext. 228 or music@csalr.org All proceeds benefit the Cathedral Music Ministry. Donations welcome! Thank you for your support!