• Aug. 1-4, 2018 St. Mary's Assumption ACTS for Women For more information, contact Luke Welch at 318-359-3372 or www.thestmarys.com

• August 8 – Wednesday, 1 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.

• Aug. 9-12, 2018 Sacred Heart ACTS for Men For more information, contact Cheryl Paul at 318-308-5026 or www.jesusinpineville.com

The annual celebration of the Feast of St. Philomena will be held on Saturday, August 11 at St Frances Cabrini Church. Mass will be offered at 9:00 a.m. Veneration of the first-class relic will follow as well as anointing with oil from her shrine in Italy. All are welcome as we honor the patron saint…

All Catholics are encouraged to join together to pray the 54 day Novena for Our Nation from the August 15 Feast of the Assumption through the October 7 Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.  On the weekend of October 7, the United States–through Rosary Coast to Coast–will join with our international brothers and sisters…

• Aug. 16-19, 2018 Cenla ACTS for Men For more information, contact Les Glankler at 318-664-5269 or www.cenlaacts.org.

• 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.

“Hands-ON + Hearts-IN” Program provides a week-long discernment for women considering life as a Catholic Sister. The next experiences are scheduled for Aug. 22-25, and Sept. 10-14 in Holly Springs, MS. There is no cost for participants. For five full days, women will be accompanied by Sisters from various orders providing hands-on service to the…

FRESH FIRE 2018, a day-long gathering sponsored by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of New Orleans (CCRNO), will take place Saturday, Aug. 25, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at St Benilde Cafeteria, 1901 Division St., Metairie, LA. Speakers include Al Mansfield, Patti Mansfield, and Johnny Bertucci. The theme for the day is “Return to Your First Love." Registration is $30…

•  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…

St. Joseph ACTS for Women For more information, contact John Gary Dauzat at (972) 333-3490 or jdauzat@crcins.com.

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.

Please join us for our annual Fall Church Fair at the Bordelonville Volunteer Fire Department Training Facility (Old School site) in Bordelonville. On Saturday, Sept. 15, we will begin with Mass at 4:00 p.m. in the Gym followed by activities and food: cracklins, crawfish pistolettes, hamburgers, egg rolls, jambalaya, catfish po-boys, sweet shop, funnel cakes,…

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…

September 21-23 Widowed, separated or divorced? Don’t know where to turn? Struggling with grief or loss? Beginning Experience is registering now for a weekend away toward a lifetime of change at Maryhill Renewal Center, Sept. 16-18. Program helps grieving, single-again persons emerge from the darkness of grief into the light of a new beginning, and…

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. -- 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. -- 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.

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.