Lenten Missions presented by Deacon Paul Murphy   Deacon Paul Murphy from the Diocese of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada will be in our diocese presenting: “Forgiveness Through Reconciliation and Mercy.” For more information contact Deacon Ted Moulard, (318) 447-2746 or tedmoulard@att.net. Check with the church office for specific times: March 13-15, St. Martin of Tours,…

Join us from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Mar. 16 for a Women’s Day of Reflection with Sister Fatima at St. Frances Cabrini Church in Ducote Hall. There will be talks, reflection, discussion, music and prayer followed by confession, Divine Mercy chaplet, and 4:30 p.m. Mass. Coffee, light snacks, and lunch will be provided.…

Lenten Missions presented by Deacon Paul Murphy   Deacon Paul Murphy from the Diocese of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada will be in our diocese presenting: “Forgiveness Through Reconciliation and Mercy.” For more information contact Deacon Ted Moulard, (318) 447-2746 or tedmoulard@att.net. Check with the church office for specific times: March 17-19, Sts. Frances and Anne…

Lenten Missions presented by Deacon Paul Murphy   Deacon Paul Murphy from the Diocese of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada will be in our diocese presenting: “Forgiveness Through Reconciliation and Mercy.” For more information contact Deacon Ted Moulard, (318) 447-2746 or tedmoulard@att.net. Check with the church office for specific times: March 20-22, Holy Ghost Church March…

Bishop David Talley will offer the Vigil Mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral this Saturday, March 23 at 4:00 p.m. This will be his last public Mass as our diocesan administrator as he will be installed as Bishop of Memphis on April 2.

Lenten Missions presented by Deacon Paul Murphy   Deacon Paul Murphy from the Diocese of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada will be in our diocese presenting: “Forgiveness Through Reconciliation and Mercy.” For more information contact Deacon Ted Moulard, (318) 447-2746 or tedmoulard@att.net. Check with the church office for specific times: March 24-26, Christ the King Church,…

Mark your calendars now for “The Deep Heart of God: Finding Redemption, Healing and Restoration,” Mar. 25-27, 6:30 p.m. nightly at St. Rita Holy Family Center, Alexandria. The mission will conclude with a Parish Penance Service on Thursday, Mar. 28, 6:30 p.m. Our mission director will be Mr. Ken Kneipman of the John Paul II…

Dingers for Diapers Home Run Derby • March 31 The Holy Savior Menard Junior High Baseball Teamis hosting the first ever Home Run Derby at Johnny Downs Sports Complex, Alexandria from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 31. A donation of $200 enters your group of 12 batters, for two-minutes each of batting time. All proceeds…

6:00 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic 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.

Christ the King Church Kaycee Ladies Auxiliary will host a "Spring Fling" (small Festival) on Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7. on Saturday starting after 5:00 p.m. Mass, join us for a few youth games, Bingo, hamburgers, hot dogs , nachos, etc. On Sunday beginning around 10:00 a.m. enjoy Sunday Dinner and Bingo!

• 6:00 p.m. -- St. Paul the Apostle Church (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.

Come and See Weekend, St. Joseph Seminary • April 12-14 Any young man in 10th, 11th or 12th grade who is interested in a Come and See visit to St. Joseph Seminary College, Covington. Step into the life of a college seminarian and see how our young men in formation live, pray and prepare to serve the…

Crawfish Boil St. Mary's Assumption School, Cottonport • April 12 Join us from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 12 for aCrawfish Boil at St. Mary's Assumption School in Cottonport. Cost is $20 and will get you 4 pounds of crawfish, 2 potatoes and corn. Drive thru pick up available on the side of the gym.…

Palm Sunday BBQ Chicken Dinners • April 14 Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Alexandria, Knights of Columbus will offer their annual fundraiser BBQ on Sunday, April 14. Proceeds support seminarians from OLPS parish and other charitable causes. Only $8.00 a plate for ½ chicken, dirty rice, beans, and bread from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.…

Good Friday Passion Walk, Alexandria • April 19 Join fellow parishioners on Good Friday, April 19 in a Passion Walk reflecting on the Passion of Jesus in the “Way of the Cross” from St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, 4th Street to Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, Elliott Street. Meet at OLPS between 12:50-1:15 p.m. for…

Da Parish Crawfish Boiling Championship • April 27 April 27 is the date for the 2nd annual "Da Parish Crawfish Boiling Championship" hosted by the St. Joseph's ACTS Apostolate in Marksville. We are in the process of identifying Event Sponsors & Boiling Teams! If you or your business is interested in helping sponsor the event…

Please join us for our "Heart of St. Kateri Circle" meeting on Thursday, May 9 at 5:30 p.m. We will be watching the first part of Herman Ray's workshop from the 2018 Conference in Tacoma, WA. Part 2 will be a talk on the upcoming Mass and working the Pow-Wows this year.

• 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 purpose of this day is to publicly fulfill the Lord’s instruction to, “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest” (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). As a climax to a prayer that is continually offered throughout the Church, it affirms the primacy of faith and grace in all that concerns vocations…