St. 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…

This 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…

The 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.…

St. 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 • 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…

• 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.    

• 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.    

• 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.    

Cabrini 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…

Oct 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.

Gates 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 • 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…

The 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! • 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…

St. 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,…

When 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…

Pre-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.…

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

The 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…

#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…

Everyday 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 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…

• 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.

10:00 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.  

Sts. 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…

There 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.