General
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.
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…
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
Penance Service
St. Patrick Church, Ferriday 601 Florida Ave., Ferriday, LA, United States6:15 p.m. -- St. Patrick Church, Ferriday
Penance Service
St. Genevieve Church 4052 Hwy 452, Marksville, LA, United States6:00 p.m. -- St. Genevieve Church, Brouillette
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Sacred Heart Church 9986 Bayou des Glaises St., Moreauville, LA, United States6:00 p.m. -- Sacred Heart Church, Moreauville
Advent Mission, Woodworth
Mary, Mother of Jesus Church 9323 Hwy 165 South, Woodworth, LA, United StatesMary, Mother of Jesus Church, Woodworth, will hold an Advent Mission: "And the Word Became Flesh," on Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Please join us for a program of speaking, music and prayer to help us dive deeper into the mystery of the Incarnation: Christ becoming man. There is no charge and everyone is…
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
LA, United StatesLocally, Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission Church in Forest Hill, will celebrate this feast day with a 5:00 p.m. Mass at the church, in Forest Hill. There will be a dance and dinner afterwards at St. Martin Church, Lecompte. There will be much traditional/indigenous food, music and dancing throughout the night. There will not be…
Penance Service
Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Vidalia 503 Texas Street, Vidalia, LA, United States6:00 p.m. -- Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Vidalia
Penance Service
St. Frances Cabrini Church 2211 E. Texas Ave., Alexandria, LA, United States6:00 p.m. -- St. Francis Cabrini Church, Alexandria
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St. Peter Mission Hwy 112, Elmer, LA, United States6:00 p.m. -- St. Peter Mission, Elmer
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Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 600 Lakeview St., Pineville, LA, LA, United States6:00 p.m. -- Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Pineville
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Holy Ghost Church 121 S. Preston St., Marksville, LA, United States6:00 p.m. -- Holy Ghost Church, Marksville
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St. Francis de Sales Church 104 Echo St., Echo, LA, United States6:00 p.m. -- St. Francis de Sales Church, Echo
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St. John the Baptist Church 1024 Highway 1207, Deville, LA, United States6:30 p.m. -- St. John the Baptist Church, Deville
St. Kateri Circle Christmas Party
Tekakwitha National Conference Headquarters 2225 N. Bolton Ave., Alexandria, LA, United StatesThe local Heart of St. Kateri Circle will host their annual Christmas party on Thursday, Dec. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Tekakwitha National Conference office, 2225 N. Bolton Ave. in Alexandria. Light refreshments will be served and there will be a gift exchange game for those who wish to participate. It's a good time…
Penance Service
St. Gerard Mission, Jonesville 303 Willow St., Jonesville, LA, United States6:00 p.m. -- St. Gerard Mission, Jonesville
Adult Faith Formation, Alexandria
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church 2120 Elliott Street, Alexandria, LA, United StatesOur Lady of Prompt Succor Church, Alexandria will host our monthly Adult Faith Formation program on Wednesday, Dec. 13 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the church. Fr. Derek Ducote will present on, "The Three Comings of Christ in Advent: His Birth, His Return, and Within You Now." Live music by Grae McCullough and Kelly Pease Lombardi.…
Penance Service
St. Joseph Church, Cheneyville 301 Stanley St., Cheneyville, LA, United States6:00 p.m. -- St. Joseph Church, Cheneyville
Third Sunday of Advent
Gaudete Sunday.
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…
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
Penance Service
St. Joseph Church, St. Joseph 919 Plank Road, St. Joseph, LA, United States6:00 p.m. -- St. Joseph Church, St. Joseph
Penance Service
LA, United States6:00 p.m. -- Church of the Little Flower, Evergreen
Penance Service
St. Rita Church 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria, LA, United States6:30 p.m. -- St. Rita Church, Alexandria
Penance Service
St. Peter Church 4702 LA-451, Bordelonville, LA, United StatesSt. Peter Church/St. Michael Church, Bordelonville
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LA, United States6:00 p.m. -- St. Charles Chapel, Goudeau
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LA, United States6:00 p.m. -- Mater Dolorosa Church, Plaucheville
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.
Penance Service
LA, United States6:00 p.m. -- St. Anthony of Padua Church, Bunkie
Penance Service
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church 2120 Elliott Street, Alexandria, LA, United StatesOur Lady of Prompt Succor Church, Alexandria, Louisiana will host a “Eucharistic Adoration and Penance Service” on Wednesday, Dec.19 at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker, Paul Hood will present on the topic “The Invitational Life,” and confessions will begin at 7:00 p.m. Soft praise and worship music will be offered during adoration and confessions. Childcare is available, please…
Penance Service
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral 626 4th Street, Alexandria, LA, United States6:30 p.m. -- St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Alexandria
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LA, United States6:30 p.m. -- St. John the Baptist Church, Cloutierville
Christmas Program, St. Anthony School, Bunkie
St. Anthony of Padua School 116 S. Knoll Ave., Bunkie, LA, United StatesSt. Anthony of Padua School in Bunkie will be presenting their Christmas Play entitled "The Mystery of Simon Shepherd" on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 9:30 a.m. and again at 6:00 p.m. in the St. Anthony School gymnasium. Tickets are available at the school office before the event. For more information contact the St. Anthony School…
Christmas Program, St. Anthony School, Bunkie
St. Anthony of Padua School 116 S. Knoll Ave., Bunkie, LA, United StatesSt. Anthony of Padua School in Bunkie will be presenting their Christmas Play entitled "The Mystery of Simon Shepherd" on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 9:30 a.m. and again at 6:00 p.m. in the St. Anthony School gymnasium. Tickets are available at the school office before the event. For more information contact the St. Anthony School…
“Angels Sing” Christmas Production
LA, United StatesJoin Sacred Heart School (Moreauville) at The Earl Barbry Convention Center in Marksville on Dec. 20 at 6:00 p.m. for this year's production of "Angels Sing". The entire school will present angelic, inspirational music set to a beautiful background of angels and the blessed manger. The 8th grade students will depict the various characters in…
Christmas Day
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, a holy day of obligation.
T-Shirt Design and Poster Contest
LA, United StatesDEADLINE TO SUBMIT AN ENTRY: December 31 St. Joseph Church, Marksville is holding their 2nd annual “Da Parish Crawfish Festival,” and is seeking artists of all ages! The t-shirt/poster design must include the text “2nd Annual Da Parish Crawfish Boiling Championship,” and “April 27, 2019.” The winner of the contest will receive a $100 cash…
New Year’s Day
Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God, a holy day of obligation.
Feast of Epiphany/Burning of the Greens
St. Frances Cabrini Church 2211 E. Texas Ave., Alexandria, LA, United StatesJoin us at St. Frances Cabrini Church, Alexandria on Sunday Jan. 6 following the 6:15 p.m. Mass for the Burning of the Greens to mark the end of the Christmas season. we will bless the King Cakes and serve the Queen's Soup to kick off the Mardi Gras season. Royalty from the local Mardi Gras…
Adult Faith Formation Series
St. Rita Church 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria, LA, United StatesJoin us for "Kingdom of Happiness," an 8-part parish program that unveils Jesus' plan for happiness in the Beatitudes. Sessions are open to men and women and will begin Jan. 7 and held every Monday evening from 6:00-7:45 p.m. in the St. Rita Holy Family Center, 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria. Cost is $25 per…
Adult Faith Formation Series
St. Rita Church 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria, LA, United StatesJoin us for "Kingdom of Happiness," an 8-part parish program that unveils Jesus' plan for happiness in the Beatitudes. Sessions are open to men and women and will begin Jan. 7 and held every Monday evening from 6:00-7:45 p.m. in the St. Rita Holy Family Center, 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria. Cost is $25 per…
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Natchitoches
Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception 145 Church Street, Natchitoches, LA, United StatesCANCELLED--WILL BE RESCHEDULED • 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.
JOY Ministry (Just Older Youth)
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church 2120 Elliott Street, Alexandria, LA, United StatesPlease join us and bring a friend, on Wednesday, Jan. 16 from 2:00-3:15 p.m. in the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church Madonna Room. Fr. Derek Ducote will join us as we watch the second video on the Eucharist from the Formed Series by the Augustine Institute, followed by a time of sharing, and then…