•  6:00 p.m. — St. Anthony of Padua School, Bunkie 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.

A Birthday Brunch for the Blessed Mother will be held at St. Frances Cabrini Church, Saturday, Sept. 8 after 9:00 a.m. Mass. All are invited to come as we honor Our Lady on her birthday and celebrate 70 years of St. Frances Cabrini School.

We will be praying a rosary for our country with the 4th degree Knights of Columbus on Sept. 11 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Frances Cabrini Church. Everyone is invited to attend.

There will be an Informational Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 12 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the St. Joseph Catholic Center, 4400 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria. The Diocese will partner with the Archdiocese of New Orleans Spirituality Center Formation Program to offer a certification for those interested in this ministry.  This program is a two-year Spiritual…

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.

A Mass for all victims of sexual abuse and for healing in the Church will be offered on Saturday, Sept. 15, in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows at 8:00 a.m. at St. Frances Cabrini Church, Alexandria.

    All ladies are invited to attend the “Ladies Day Retreat” sponsored by the Catholic Daughters #1459 and Women of Grace. The retreat will be held at St. Rita Holy Family Center and begins at 9:00 a.m. and closing with 4:00 p.m. Mass. The retreat’s reflection will be “The Greatest Commandments” with keynote speaker, Father Derek Ducote, Parochial…

September 16 The Cenla Homeless Coalition’s Virginia Soprano Resource Center is currently serving some 20 to 30 clients daily, many more than ever expected. While not a shelter, the Resource Center provides clients with access to personal hygiene, laundry services, and internet access. A fundraiser is being held at Spirits on Sept. 16 from 4:00-7:00…

The annual St. Mary’s Greco Bowl, hosted by Chef John Folse, will be Sept. 19 at Los Pinos Events Center in Forest Hill. The event will be hosted by celebrity chef John Folse and will feature a cooking demo and Live and Silent Auction with charity auctioneer Chuck Mutz. All proceeds benefit St. Mary’s Residential…

Dcn. Jeff Chapman will share his testimony at Merci Beaucoup Restaurant on Church Street in Natchitoches, LA. For more information or to make reservations (must pre-register), contact CENLA Magnificat at cenlamagnificat@gmail.com or visit the website www.magnificat-ministry.net/chapters/chapter-states-l-m/la-alexandria/.  Doors open at 9:00 a.m. for open seating and the event runs from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

• 6:00 p.m. -- Sacred Heart School, Moreauville 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.

The Women's Resource Center/Pregnancy Help Medical Clinic will hold its annual fundraiser gala Sept. 27 at the Natchitoches Events Center. Keynote speaker will be Gordon Douglas. Tickets are $25 per person and must be purchased in advance, no sales at the door. Sponsorships available. Call (318) 357-8888 or text (318) 527-0010 for more information.

Procession of Roses in Honor of St. Therese • October 1 St. Frances Cabrini Church will host a Procession of Roses in Honor of St. Therese on Monday, Oct. 1 at 8:00 a.m. All are invited to bring roses and venerate the relic of St. Therese and her parents.