Christmas 2018

Dear Friends in Christ,
In our diocese, the Clergy Welfare Fund is the source of income for all our retired and infirmed priests.  Even into retirement, some of our priests continue to serve in whatever way they can; substituting for parish priests, offering the sacrament of reconciliation and in their daily prayer’s for all of us.  
The Clergy Welfare Fund is primarily funded by the Christmas Collection.  Your generosity cares for them when they can no longer fully care for us.  They are a loving responsibility of us all, so I appeal to you to join me in supporting this special collection taken at all Christmas Masses.
Please continue to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood in our diocese and for a happy and healthy retirement for those who have served us so well throughout the years.  Pray also for those priests in active ministry who deserve our support, encouragement and care.
I pray daily for you and your loved ones.  May you receive the peace and joy of Christ this Christmas season and every day of the coming year.

Sincerely in Christ

+ Anthony B. Taylor
Bishop of Little Rock

Navidad 2018
PARA SER LEÍDA EN TODAS LAS MISAS EN NOCHE BUENA Y NAVIDAD
Queridos Amigos en Cristo:
En nuestra diócesis el Fondo para el Bienestar del Clero es la fuente principal de ingreso para nuestros sacerdotes jubilados y enfermos. Aunque jubilados, algunos de nuestros sacerdotes continúan sirviendo de cualquier manera que ellos puedan: supliendo en otras parroquias, ofreciendo el sacramento de la reconciliación y orando por nosotros diariamente. 
El Fondo para el Bienestar del Clero es financiado principalmente por la Colecta de Navidad. Tu generosidad cuida de ellos cuando ellos ya no pueden cuidar de nosotros plenamente. Ellos son nuestra responsabilidad amorosa, por eso les pido que me acompañen para apoyar esta colecta especial que se tomará en todas las Misas de Navidad. 
Por favor continúen orando por un aumento en las vocaciones sacerdotales y a la vida religiosa en nuestra diócesis y por una jubilación feliz y saludable  para quienes nos han servido tan bien a lo largo de los años. Oren también  por nuestros sacerdotes en ministerio activo que se merecen nuestro apoyo, estímulo y cuidado. 
Rezo diariamente por ustedes y por sus seres queridos. Que reciban la paz y la alegría de Cristo en esta Navidad.
Sinceramente en Cristo,
+Anthony B. Taylor
Obispo de Little Rock
 

In case of inclement weather please check our website for updates. If Jacksonville North Pulaski School District is closed St Jude is closed and there will be no Mass that day. Check back to our website for updates, we will also send out an e-mail blast if there is any cancellations. You may also check with Channel 7, https://katv.com/weather/closings

If you ever have to miss Mass because of the weather or illness, here are some tips to keep your Sabbath holy.

• Read the Sunday Mass readings.
• Watch or listen to Mass on EWTN. Check your cable or satellite provider for the channel.
• Pray for the intentions of Pope Francis alone or with your family.

IMPORTANT:

• Fr. Andy and most other pastors advise that a priority for your safety and the safety of people on whom you might cough, excuses missing Sunday Mass for serious illness such as a chronic cough. Please if you have a chronic cough stay home and take care of yourself. And above all PLEASE avoid drinking from the cup until your cough or condition is gone. 

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Greetings to All,
 
Each September as we collect scholarship donations, I say a prayer for the success of each student because I know each of them will face challenges which will present the potential for them to fail to complete their studies. These young ladies never let us down! All eight of them have, once again, completed the school year and passed to the next grade. Alphoncine Keita deserves special recognition because she finished fourth in her class of 37 students. Valerie Diarra also did a great job, finishing seventh in her class of 54 students. I  know you are very proud of them as they are very grateful for your faith in them and your generosity. I, too, am very thankful for your faithfulness to the Mali Scholarship Project. As these girls mature and look back on what you have done for them, they will tell their children about the difference you made in their lives. I continue to appreciate the great work of my partner, Adama Konate, our Project Director.
 
Best Regards,
Larry Boyd Nutt
 
Legend Treks…..Born to Serve

 

LANDINGS
 

RCIA Starts August 29th at 7:00pm. 
 Who needs to consider the RCIA program? Anyone who is unbaptized or from another denomination. Any Catholic person who is missing any of their sacraments. Anyone, Catholic or otherwise who wants to learn more about our faith. Any Catholic who is in proper standing within the church who would like to be a sponsor for our inquirers. We will meet on Wednesday evenings in the church hall. Mass begins at 6:30 and class starts at 7:00. All participants will be provided with everything they need to be in the program. My team and I will provide a full meal for all attendees. Babysitting is available for anyone who needs this service and all materials are provided for you to deepen your understanding of all the lessons we will present. This program aims to educate all seekers about the truths and doctrines of the Catholic Church. We look forward to accompanying you on your journey of faith and want to share in your experience in this journey.
RCIA Team, Ann Gallegos RCIA Director

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