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Illuminated Rosary, Marksville
St. Joseph Church 141 S. Washington St., MarksvilleIlluminated Rosary, Every Thursday evening through October Join St. Joseph Church in Marksville every Thursday, from now until Oct. 26, at 8:00 p.m. to pray the Rosary before an illuminated Rosary located outside on the grounds of the parish hall. (Time changes to 7 p.m. in September). In case of inclement weather, the Rosary is…
St. Augustine Church Fair, Isle Brevelle
St. Augustine Church 2262 Highway 484, Natchez, LA, United StatesSt. Augustine Catholic Church will host their Annual Fair featuring a taste of Creole cuisine, culture, and history. Festivities begin with a fish fry on Friday, Oct. 12 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. and music by DJ Butchie Wutchie. Saturday and Sunday events include music by DJ Doc Couty, kids games, country store, bingo, Creole foods including…
Flame of Love Conference
LA, United StatesThis year's Flame of Love Conference will be held at the Wyndham Garden Hotel, 1801 W. Pinhook Rd., Lafayette. Speakers will be: Father James Blount, SOLT; Hector Molina, CEO of Casting Nets Ministries; Deacon Larry Oney, president of Hope and Purpose Ministries; Most Rev. Sam Jacobs, Bishop Emeritus of Houma-Thibodaux. Pre-registration is required. There will…
White Mass
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral 626 4th Street, Alexandria, LA, United StatesThe annual White Mass will be held at 12:05 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral with Bishop David Talley. The White Mass is offered to give thanks for God’s healing power and guidance to those within the medical professions. Invited are doctors, nurses, healthcare administrators, therapists and other trained medical professionals.…
St. Joseph School Fair
St. Joseph School 3406 Hwy 107 South, Plaucheville, LA, United StatesThe fun begins Saturday, Oct. 13 after 4:30 p.m. Mass: fun jumps and obstacle course ($5 wristbands required), kids games, burgers, tornado potatoes, boudin, cracklins, funnel cakes, fried oreos, homemade cakes, Carlos Smith’s famous eggrolls, Bingo (50 cents per card), evening KC fish fry at $7 per plate, live music and more until 11:00 p.m.…
Adult Faith Series, Marksville
St. Joseph Church 141 S. Washington St., MarksvilleThe Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation Adult Faith Series, Season II • September • October • November All are invited to “The Bible Time Line: The Story of Salvation” Adult Faith Series continuing at St. Joseph Church in Marksville. This Fall 2018 Series will be the second of three Seasons (Spring 2018; Fall 2018;…
Adult Faith Series, Marksville
St. Joseph Church 141 S. Washington St., MarksvilleThe Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation Adult Faith Series, Season II • September • October • November All are invited to “The Bible Time Line: The Story of Salvation” Adult Faith Series continuing at St. Joseph Church in Marksville. This Fall 2018 Series will be the second of three Seasons (Spring 2018; Fall 2018;…
Illuminated Rosary, Marksville
St. Joseph Church 141 S. Washington St., MarksvilleIlluminated Rosary, Every Thursday evening through October Join St. Joseph Church in Marksville every Thursday, from now until Oct. 26, at 8:00 p.m. to pray the Rosary before an illuminated Rosary located outside on the grounds of the parish hall. (Time changes to 7 p.m. in September). In case of inclement weather, the Rosary is…
A Taste of Creole
St. Juliana Church LA, United StatesSt. Juliana Church will host the 13th annual Taste of Creole Night on Friday, Oct. 20 at 6:00 p.m. at the Church Activity Bldg. (900 Daspit St, Alexandria). Join us for a night of Creole food tasting, entertainment, and fun for the whole family. Tickets are $15 per person. For more information call (318) 445-6700.
177 Project Event, Alexandria
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church 2120 Elliott Street, Alexandria, LA, United States177 Project Event, Alexandria • October 21 This fall, the 177 Project is bringing an evening of Eucharistic Adoration and music to every single diocese in the United States. Between Labor Day and Christmas, 22 different artists will help put on almost 200 evenings of Adoration across the entire country. Two of those music artists…
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Natchitoches
Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception 145 Church Street, Natchitoches, LA, United States• 2:00 p.m. -- Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Natchitoches To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Alexandria
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church 2120 Elliott Street, Alexandria, LA, United States• 6:00 p.m. -- Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church Youth Center, Alexandria To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Mansura
St. Paul the Apostle Church 1879 Leglise St., Mansura, LA, United States• 6:00 p.m. -- St. Paul the Apostle Community Center, Mansura To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.
Illuminated Rosary, Marksville
St. Joseph Church 141 S. Washington St., MarksvilleIlluminated Rosary, Every Thursday evening through October Join St. Joseph Church in Marksville every Thursday, from now until Oct. 26, at 8:00 p.m. to pray the Rosary before an illuminated Rosary located outside on the grounds of the parish hall. (Time changes to 7 p.m. in September). In case of inclement weather, the Rosary is…
Cabrini Fest
St. Frances Cabrini Church 2211 E. Texas Ave., Alexandria, LA, United StatesCabrini Fest • October 26-27 Cabrini Fest will be held Oct. 26 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. and Oct. 27 from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Games, booths, rock wall, zip line, talent show, bingo, music and more! The Halloween Glow Run will be at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26. Kids wear costumes and receive glow necklaces to…
Women’s Catholic Charismatic Conference
St. Joseph Catholic Center 4400 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA, United StatesOct 27: I have called you by name…you are mine…. Isaiah 43:1 Women’s Catholic Charismatic Conference with Fr. Harold Imamshah at the St. Joseph Catholic Center in Alexandria, LA. $35 registration fee includes continental breakfast and lunch. To register, contact Diane at dianeardoin@yahoo.com or at 318-419-1547. Pre-registration necessary.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Fall Festival
Our Lady of Prompt Succor School 420 21st Street, Alexandria, LA, United StatesGates will open at 10:00 a.m. with fun and games for all ages! Don’t forget to check out the Silent Auction and Sweet Shoppe in the Divine Providence Center, along with the entertainment and the Talent Show at the main stage throughout the day. We will also have plenty of food cooked by our OLPS…
Cabrini Fest
St. Frances Cabrini Church 2211 E. Texas Ave., Alexandria, LA, United StatesCabrini Fest • October 26-27 Cabrini Fest will be held Oct. 26 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. and Oct. 27 from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Games, booths, rock wall, zip line, talent show, bingo, music and more! The Halloween Glow Run will be at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26. Kids wear costumes and receive glow necklaces to…
Adult Faith Series, Marksville
St. Joseph Church 141 S. Washington St., MarksvilleThe Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation Adult Faith Series, Season II • September • October • November All are invited to “The Bible Time Line: The Story of Salvation” Adult Faith Series continuing at St. Joseph Church in Marksville. This Fall 2018 Series will be the second of three Seasons (Spring 2018; Fall 2018;…
Trunk or Treat!
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 600 Lakeview St., Pineville, LA, LA, United StatesTRUNK or TREAT! • October 31 Sacred Heart’s Annual Trunk or Treat is Wednesday, Oct. 31, in the Activities Building Parking Lot. The fun begins at 5:15 P.M. in the parking lot on Sanders (behind Sacred Heart Church, by the Activity Building.) Lots and lots of decorated trunks, festivities, treats and fun to be had…
All Saints Day
Solemnity of All Saints, a holy day of obligation.
Adult Faith Series, Marksville
St. Joseph Church 141 S. Washington St., MarksvilleThe Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation Adult Faith Series, Season II • September • October • November All are invited to “The Bible Time Line: The Story of Salvation” Adult Faith Series continuing at St. Joseph Church in Marksville. This Fall 2018 Series will be the second of three Seasons (Spring 2018; Fall 2018;…
All Souls Day
Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed.
St. John the Baptist Church “Mini” Fair, Cloutierville
St. John the Baptist Church, Cloutierville 423 Hwy 495, Cloutierville, LA, United StatesSt. John the Baptist Church "Mini" Fair, Cloutierville November 3-4 The fun begins following 4:00 pm Mass on Saturday, Nov. 3, with food, gumbo, meat pies, tamales, burgers, a sweet shop, prize bingo from 5:30-8:30 pm, a country store and a trail ride at 5:30 pm! Sunday, Nov. 4, the sweet shop and country store,…
National Vocations Awareness Week
LA, United StatesNational Vocation Awareness Week, Nov. 4-10, is sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations, and is designed to help promote vocation awareness and to encourage young people to ask the question: “To what vocation in life is God calling me?” Parish and school communities across the…
Surviving the Holidays with Loss
LA, United StatesWhen you’ve lost a loved one, even thinking about Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s without them can lead to depression and soulful loneliness. Join Holly Carbo and others at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at Servant House in Marksville for an opportunity to hear ways to make approaching the holidays easier and gentler for…
Adult Faith Series, Marksville
St. Joseph Church 141 S. Washington St., MarksvilleThe Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation Adult Faith Series, Season II • September • October • November All are invited to “The Bible Time Line: The Story of Salvation” Adult Faith Series continuing at St. Joseph Church in Marksville. This Fall 2018 Series will be the second of three Seasons (Spring 2018; Fall 2018;…
Pre-Cana Day
St. Frances Cabrini Church 2211 E. Texas Ave., Alexandria, LA, United StatesPre-Cana Day for Engaged Couples is set for Saturday, Nov. 10 at St. Frances Cabrini Church in Alexandria from 9:00 a.m. till 2:30 p.m. This day of reflection and formation is open to all couples preparing for the sacrament of matrimony. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Cost is $50 per couple, $25 per person.…
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Natchitoches
Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception 145 Church Street, Natchitoches, LA, United States• 6:00 p.m. – Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Church Hall), Natchitoches To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Alexandria
St. Joseph Catholic Center 4400 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA, United States• 6:00 p.m. – St. Joseph Catholic Center, 4400 Coliseum Blvd., ALEXANDRIA To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Natchitoches
Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception 145 Church Street, Natchitoches, LA, United States• 6:00 p.m. -- Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Church (Church Hall), NATCHITOCHES To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.
Adult Faith Series, Marksville
St. Joseph Church 141 S. Washington St., MarksvilleThe Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation Adult Faith Series, Season II • September • October • November All are invited to “The Bible Time Line: The Story of Salvation” Adult Faith Series continuing at St. Joseph Church in Marksville. This Fall 2018 Series will be the second of three Seasons (Spring 2018; Fall 2018;…
Stocking Up for Christmas
St. Frances Cabrini Church 2211 E. Texas Ave., Alexandria, LA, United StatesThe St. Frances Cabrini Church Sanctuary Societywill hold a "Stocking Up for Christmas" event on Nov. 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Activities Bldg. Shop our Frozen Foods Dept. and Sweet Shoppe for all your holiday needs. Also, bid on your favorite items in the Silent Auction as well as taking a…
World Day of the Poor
LA, United States#GivingTuesday
LA, United States#GivingTuesday is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday. #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving--whether it be giving of time, resources or money. Whatever you do, find a way to give back during…
Christmas at the Nest
Holy Savior Menard Central High School 4603 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA, United StatesHoly Savior Menard High School invites you to the 5th Annual "Christmas at the Nest" from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27 in the school library. If your child is in Pre-K through 6th grade, join us for story time with Award winning storyteller, Sylvia Davis. We will have pictures with Santa, ornament…
Everyday Missionaries and WINE
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Ville Plate 708E Main Street, Ville Platte, LA, United StatesEveryday Missionaries will be joining with Women In the New Evangelization (WINE) for two events this November. Do you desire a life that teams with joy, fulfillment, and the peace that surpasses all understanding? Join us to learn how women are created relational, and how it is key to a happy life! Both events will…
Everyday Missionaries and WINE
Steamboat Restaurant, Washington, LA 525 N. Main Street, Washington, LA, United StatesEveryday Missionaries will be joining with Women In the New Evangelization (WINE) for two events this November. Do you desire a life that teams with joy, fulfillment, and the peace that surpasses all understanding? Join us to learn how women are created relational, and how it is key to a happy life! Both events will…
Penance Service
Mary, Mother of Jesus Church 9323 Hwy 165 South, Woodworth, LA, United States6:00 p.m. -- Mary Mother of Jesus Church, Woodworth
Penance Service
Sts. Francis and Anne Church 143 Booner Miller Rd., Kolin, LA, United States6:00 p.m. -- Sts. Francis and Anne Church, Kolin
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Plaucheville
St. Joseph School 3406 Hwy 107 South, Plaucheville, LA, United States• 6:00 p.m. -- St. Joseph School (Religion Classrom), PLAUCHEVILLE To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Vidalia
Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Vidalia 503 Texas Street, Vidalia, LA, United States10:00 a.m. -- Our Lady of Lourdes Church, VIDALIA To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.
Advent Bible Study
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church 2120 Elliott Street, Alexandria, LA, United Statesor 7:00-7:45 p.m. Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church and School, Alexandria will host an Advent Bible study based on the theme “Come, They Told Me.” This 3-part series will explore the Annunciations of Joseph, Zachariah and Mary and will be presented by Fr. Dan O’Connor and Fr. Derek Ducote. Come prepare yourself spiritually for…
Gumbo Cook-off and Silent Auction
Sts. Francis and Anne Church 143 Booner Miller Rd., Kolin, LA, United StatesSts. Francis and Anne Church in Kolin will sponsor a Gumbo Cook-off and Silent Auction after 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Dec. 2. Teams will compete for the title of "Master Gumbo Cook." Each team supplies the ingredients for their gumbo and the church will provide the rice, crackers and eating utensils. The cost to…
Penance Service
St. Paul the Apostle Church 1879 Leglise St., Mansura, LA, United StatesMondays in December -- 5:00 p.m. -- St. Paul the Apostle Church, Mansura and Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Mansura
Advent Mission, Colfax
St. Joseph Church, Colfax 801 Third St., Colfax, LA, United StatesThere will be Advent Parish Mission at St. Joseph Church, Colfax, from Dec. 3-5. All sessions will begin at 7:00 pm. Parishioners of neighboring Parishes are most welcome. The presenter is Deacon Glenn Harmon. Plan to attend in preparation for Christmas. For more information call the church office at (318) 627-3952.
Diocese of Alexandria Priests Convocation
Maryhill Renewal Center 600 Maryhill Rd., Pineville, LA, United StatesAll Diocese of Alexandria Priests will be attending the Priests Convocation from Dec. 4-6 at Maryhill Renewal Center.
Penance Service
St. Louis Church 826 8th St, Glenmora, LA, United States5:00 p.m. -- St. Louis Church, Glenmora
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Patronal Feast day of the United States of America, a holy day of obligation.