DEANERY & DIOCESAN NEWS
CAMP SUBIACO
Summer Camp at Subiaco Abbey. Camp Subiaco, for boys ages 9 - 13 inclusive, is an active all boys camp with fishing, archery, riflery, go-karts, boating & tubing, climbing wall and much more. Camp Subiaco is operated by the Subiaco Alumni Association and the Benedictine Monks of Subiaco Abbey. Camp is June 16 - 22 or June 23 - 29, 2024. Check us out on YouTube! Sign up at www.CampSubiaco.org.Discernment Days Retreat: Are you drawn to religious life, or are you seeking God about His plans for your future? Join us in a weeklong retreat of prayer, contemplation, fellowship, self-discovery, and sacred leisure, June 3-8, 2024, at St. Scholastica Monastery in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This beautiful experience is open to single women aged 18-45 and is free, but space is limited, so reserve your spot by contacting the Sisters of St. Scholastica. For more information or to reserve your space, please contact Sr Siena Fisk, OSB, at (479) 783-4347, Ext. 522, or email vocationdirector@stscho.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
ATTENTION LADIES!!! CHECK OUT NCCW!!! The National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) West River Valley Deanery mission is to help women grow closer to Christ through faith, fellowship, and service. All women in the Deanery and surrounding area are considered members of the Council. . If you have any questions, please contact Jacqueline Phillips 479-651-3647.
Join Catholic in Recovery at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Charleston! Sundays at 6:00 p.m. in the main room of the Parish Hall at 18 Prairie Street, Charleston. Catholic in Recovery provides healing from addictions, compulsions, and unhealthy attachments. Meetings combine the spiritual principles of 12-step recovery and the sacraments of the Catholic Church. Join others in recovery as we overlap scripture from Sunday’s Mass readings, liturgical themes, and recovery topics with honest discussion and prayer. Confidentiality is protected. Our meeting was recently featured in the Arkansas Catholic, highlighting the Catholic Church's significant ministry in aiding those battling addiction and their loved ones. Attached here is the link to the Arkansas Catholic article. https://digital.arkansas-catholic.org/Arkansas-Catholic-03162024-e-Edition/1/ For more information visit www.catholicinrecovery.com or contact George L. at sacredheartcir@gmail.com
ST. ANNE’S SOCIETY BINGO NIGHTS... Every Monday at Immaculate Conception Parish Center. Doors open at 5:00pm and games start at 7:00pm. The St. Anne’s Society Assistance Program provides Sebastian County residents assistance with utility bills. The assistance is granted based on availability of funds that we raise through donations and our weekly bingo night. Come join the fun!
I.C. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP…It hurts to lose a loved one, but connecting with others can help. The newly formed grief support group at Immaculate Conception Church, Fort Smith, is designed to provide a confidential, safe, and supportive environment for individuals who are grieving. We invite you to join us regardless of how long ago your loss occurred. Grief group meetings are the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 6:30pm-8:30pm in the St. Anne’s Building 2nd floor. For more information, please contact the I.C. church office at 479-783-7963.
"Do you realize that Jesus is there in the tabernacle expressly for you — for you alone? He burns with the desire to come into your heart ..." — St. Therese of Lisieux
PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL IS OPEN 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Divine Mercy Chapel is located on west side of the St. Boniface Church office at 1820 North B. St., Ft. Smith, AR. The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. For more than 20 years, Fort Smith has been blessed with Perpetual Adoration in the Divine Mercy Chapel at St. Boniface. Please consider spending an hour once a week with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. It is a peaceful place to pray, reflect, and receive God’s graces. New adorers are always welcome!. Substitutes may sign up for daytime hours, evening hours, or overnight hours. Please call a coordinator for more information. Please remember, due to allergies, fresh flowers are not allowed in the chapel. Thank you. Coordinators: Laurie Hindman 479-629-4175, Bernice Wallace 479-806-6053 or Roxana Devora (Spanish) 479-926-3191.
CHAPEL PERPETUAL ADORATION ĐANG MỞ CỬA! Chủ Nhật lúc 4 giờ sáng và Thứ Năm lúc 10 giờ sáng. Thánh Thể là nguồn mạch và tột đỉnh của đời sống Kitô hữu. Trong hơn 20 năm, Fort Smith đã được ban phép Chầu Thánh Thể vĩnh viễn trong Nhà nguyện Lòng Chúa Thương Xót ở St. Boniface. Xin hãy cân nhắc dành một giờ mỗi tuần một lần với Chúa Giêsu trong Bí Tích Thánh Thể. Đó là một nơi yên bình để cầu nguyện, suy tư và đón nhận ân sủng của Thiên Chúa. Những người hâm mộ mới luôn được chào đón và có nhiều giờ. Vui lòng gọi cho một điều phối viên để sắp xếp giờ thánh của bạn với Chúa Giêsu. Bạn cũng có thể coi việc giúp đỡ như một sự thay thế. Laurie Hindman 479-629-4175, Roxana Devora (tiếng Tây Ban Nha) 479-926-3191, Bernice Wallace 479-806-6053.
HEART TO HEART Pregnancy and Family Care Center: Heart to Heart takes great pride in their loving approach in helping clients who find themselves facing an unplanned pregnancy. H2H needs your continued love, support and prayers for the work they do in our community. Some of the programs and services offered are: Free pregnancy tests, Medical, Adoption, Housing Assistance Referrals, Baby/maternity items, Confidential pro-life counseling, Life Coaching services, Job Coaching and “Earn While You Learn” Parenting Classes, “24/7 Dad” Men’s Mentoring, and Post abortion trauma programs. New Service: Heart to Heart now offers free ultrasounds once client eligibility is met. Call Lauren Loum @479-434-2365 or E-mail us at heart2heart.development@gmail.com for details or to be a sponsor.
Trung tâm chăm sóc bà bầu và gia đình HEART TO HEART: Heart to Heart rất tự hào về cách tiếp cận yêu thương của họ trong việc giúp đỡ những khách hàng đang phải đối mặt với việc mang thai ngoài ý muốn. H2H cần bạn tiếp tục yêu thương, ủng hộ và cầu nguyện cho công việc họ làm trong cộng đồng của chúng ta. Một số chương trình và dịch vụ được cung cấp là: Xét nghiệm mang thai miễn phí, Y tế, Nhận con nuôi, Giới thiệu Hỗ trợ Nhà ở, Vật dụng dành cho trẻ sơ sinh/sản phụ, Tư vấn bí mật về cuộc sống, Dịch vụ Huấn luyện Cuộc sống, Huấn luyện Việc làm và Lớp học Nuôi dạy Con cái “Kiếm tiền Trong khi Học”, “24 /7 Dad” Men's Mentoring, và các chương trình chấn thương sau phá thai. Dịch vụ mới: Heart to Heart hiện cung cấp dịch vụ siêu âm miễn phí sau khi khách hàng đáp ứng đủ điều kiện. Gọi cho Lauren Loum @ 479-434-2365 hoặc gửi email cho chúng tôi theo địa chỉ heart2heart.development@gmail.com để biết chi tiết hoặc để trở thành nhà tài trợ.
St. Anne's Society: As we serve our neighbors in need we find ourselves short of supplies. Please help us with our wish list: Toothbrushes, Shampoo, Clothes detergent, Toilet paper, Women’s hygiene products, Deodorant (Men’s and Women’s), and hand sanitizer. Please no bar soap (the have plenty at this time). Thank you for your support. Items may be dropped off at Immaculate Conception Church office.
St Anne's Society:Xin quý giáo hữu giúp đỡ cho người nghèo: Kem đánh răng, thuốc gội đầu, thuốc giặt đồ, giấy đi cầu, băng vệ sinh, thuốc xịt thơm chống mùi hôi cơ thể, thuốc sát trùng tay. Xin mang những đồ dùng này tới nhà thờ Đức Mẹ Vô Nhiễm nguyên tội (Immaculate conception)ở đường Garisson downtown.
DIOCESAN INFORMATION:
DECLINE TO SIGN THE ABORTION PETITION: Decline to Sign the Abortion Petition: Catholics have duties and responsibilities as citizens, and we are called to actively participate in political life to further the common good. This means bringing our faith into the public square. (see Gaudium et spes 75) The intrinsically evil act of abortion must always be vigorously opposed. For this reason, Bishop Taylor is urging all Catholics not to sign the petition to put the Arkansas Abortion Amendment on our voting ballots. Please Decline to Sign.
SUMMER INTERN…College students are invited to apply for Arkansas Catholic's summer internship. The intern would get firsthand experience in journalism and communication. This would include writing articles, taking photographs and completing website and video projects. This position is unpaid, but college credit is possible. Qualified applicants must be Catholic, at least 18 years old and working on a degree and seeking a career in communications. Interns must be able to work at least 10-15 hours a week at St. John Center in Little Rock and have a valid driver’s license. To apply, call editor Malea Hargett at (501) 664-0125, text to (501) 554-9595 or email mhargett@dolr.org. The deadline is April 19.
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