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Fr. Gregory Hart, Pastor Pamela Castillow, Bookkeeper / Office Manager Shannon Stowe, Business Manager / D.R.E. Chris Teague, Catholic Youth (CY) Director

Parish Hall Phone: Rectory Phone:

SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION

All Sacraments require a call or visit to the parish office for more information. Below are some notes for your benefit:

Baptism: Parents and Godparents are required to participate in a preparation process before Baptism of Children. Registration is required. If possible, it is recommended that all requirements be completed BEFORE the child’s birth.

Sick Calls: Please call the parish office if you or an immediate relative would like to receive the Eucharist or Anointing at home or in the hospital.

Confirmation: Requires a MINIMUM of two years participation in Parish Religious Education and the candidate must be 14 years old. Contact Shannon Stowe at 479.361.2612.

Convalidations: This is the term for marriages getting “blessed” in the church. Most rules for “Weddings” apply for Convalidations.

Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesday 8:00am through Midnight Friday in the Chapel.

First Communion: Requires a MINIMUM of two years participation in Parish Religious Education. Candidates must be at least 7 years old. Contact Shannon Stowe at 479.361.2612.

Funerals: Please call the office immediately to start preparation.

Marriage Cases/Annulments: If you’ve divorced and are planning to re-marry, have already re-married, or are marrying / married to someone with that situation even if it was prior to being Catholic: Contact Pamela Castillow at 361-2612.

Reconciliation: ½ hour before all weekend Masses or by Appointment.

RCIA Classes: (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)Pat Buhr 479-524-8921 or 479-466-7776. RCIA is for those who are interested in becoming Catholic or those who may not have completed the sacraments of First Communion or Confirmation.

Weddings: A minimum of 6 months is required for marriage preparation. No outdoor weddings are permitted.

We are always in need of more help in our various parish ministries please call the parish office or the person in charge of any ministries you are interested in. We would love to have you!

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PARISH STAFF:

frgreghart@att.net Bookkeeper / Office Manager stjoetontitown1@att.net

Business Manager / D.R.E. stjoetontitownad@att.netCatholic Youth (CY) Director stjoetontitowncy@att.net

PARISH FACILITIES:

479.361.2211 479.717.2047

All Sacraments require a call or visit to the parish office for more information. Below are some

Parents and Godparents are required to participate in a preparation process before Baptism of Children. Registration is required. If possible, it is recommended that all requirements be completed

rish office if you or an immediate relative would like to receive the Eucharist or Anointing at home or in the hospital.

Requires a MINIMUM of two years participation in Parish Religious Education and the

tact Shannon

This is the term for marriages getting “blessed” in the church. Most rules for

Tuesday 8:00am through

Requires a MINIMUM of two years participation in Parish Religious Education. Candidates must be at least 7 years old. Contact

Please call the office immediately to start

If you’ve divorced and married, or

are marrying / married to someone with that situation even if it was prior to being Catholic:

weekend Masses

(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) 7776. RCIA is

for those who are interested in becoming Catholic or those who may not have completed the sacraments

A minimum of 6 months is required for

IMPORTANT PARISH CONTACTS:

Altar Servers: Mike Della Rosa

Bereavement Dinners: Norma Deines

Bulletin: Shannon Stowe

Cemetery: Mike Zulpo

Choir: (Saturday): Sarah Nichols (Sunday): Marty Taldo

Church Decor: Margie Ceola Jettie Franco

Catholic Youth (CY): (Sixth through Twelfth Grade): Chris Teague

Eucharistic Adoration: Shirley Hoke

Eucharistic Ministers: Leonard Pianalto

Gift Bearers: Shannon Stowe

Gift Shop: Misty Piazza Saturday: Christine Terry & Misty Piazza Sunday (Eng): Ryan Pianalto & Shirley Lott Sunday (Lat): Mary Frances Sulzen & Cathy Fakult

Grape Festival: (Chairman) Eric Pellin (Co-Chair) Ryan Pianalto “The Hut”

Grapevine (e-mail news): Shannon Stowe

Knights of Columbus: Ryan Pianalto

Lectors: Patricia Gross

Parish Council: Mary Wyandt-Hiebert

Parish Religious Education (P.R.E.) Shannon Stowe

If you are new to our parish, we welcome you and invite you to become a member. Registration forms are on the Parish Website (www.stjoetontitown.org) or in

the Parish Office. Please complete one for each family member and drop it into the

collection basket.

Please also call the office if any of your family information has

changed (name, phone, address, etc.) so that we can make the changes in our information.

in our various parish ministries please call the parish office or the person in charge of any ministries you are interested in. We would love to have you!

stjoetontitown1@att.net stjoetontitownad@att.net stjoetontitowncy@att.net

IMPORTANT PARISH CONTACTS:

Mike Della Rosa 479.790.2246

479.751.1425

Shannon Stowe stjoetontitownad@att.net

479.361.2357

479.361.4677 479.361.2459

479.361.2560 479.361.2423

ugh Twelfth Grade): 479.361.2612 479.544.2100

479.521.7869

Leonard Pianalto 479.361.2633

Shannon Stowe 479.361.2612

479.466.3994 Christine Terry & Misty Piazza Ryan Pianalto & Shirley Lott

Mary Frances Sulzen & Cathy Fakult

479.466.8223 479.287.9384

479.361.2615

Shannon Stowe stjoetontitownad@att.net

479.287. 9384

479.521.0123

Hiebert 479.521.6566

Shannon Stowe 479.361.2612.

in our various parish ministries please call the parish office or the person in charge of any ministries you

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2014

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL IN NEED Tom Bevins Margaret Blessing Rose Carender Kay Corso Barbara Doyle Phyllis Hale Rose Huff Fr. Jon McDougal Thomas McFadden Amber Miller Deloris Peacy Claudine Pianalto Esther Pianalto Lena Pianalto Leonard Pianalto Minnie Piazza Cathyrn Staggs

This list will be cleaned out January 1, 2014. Please (stjoetontitownad@att.net ) the Parish Office know if your loved

one is still in need of prayer.

COLLECTIONS: Regular Collection Building Fund Children's Collection Solemnity of Mary

E-Tithing / Online Giving: Check out the Online Giving Tab on our Parish Website www.stjoetontitown.org to sign up or for more information.

DECEMBER & JANUARY BAPTISMS:

Congratulations to those who joined our Catholic family through Baptism here at St. Joseph’s!

Cyril Ethan James Sulzen Son of John & Frances Sulzen

Maria Ashlee Margaret Sulzen Daughter of John & Frances Sulzen

Nathaniel John Thomas Sulzen Son of John & Frances Sulzen

John Henry Pellin Son of Eric & Abby Pellin

WHAT’S

Catholicism Series is going to take a break but during Lent. Keep watching for more details.

Bus Tour Trip to San Antonio, Texas: St. Joseph's choir is planning a trip to San Antonio, TX in March, leaving Sunday, March 23rd and returning Saturday, March 29th. Price $540.00 If interested in going along with us, please call Marty Taldo at 479-361-2459 or 479-466-2520

Thank you: I would like to express my deepest thanks to everyone at St. Joseph’s for your love and support since my first Mass at the piano, thirteen years ago. Every word of gratitude and encouragement has meant the world to me and it has made a significant impact on my life and developing career in the world of music. With your love and support, I was transformed from a scared teenager whose hands shook the entire mass to someone who could play and even lead in singing the hymns. However, in pursuit of my ddecided it is time for me to spread my wings and fly. This will

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4 THROUGH SUNDAY,

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL IN NEED Rose CarenderRosie Finn

Fr. Jon McDougalJulie Neil

Esther PianaltoDuane PiazzaDiana Wright

This list will be cleaned out January 1, 2014. Please call or e-mail ffice know if your loved

$4,699.95 $95.00 $12.00 $10.00

Check out the Online Giving Tab on our sign up or for more

BAPTISMS:

Catholic family here at St. Joseph’s!

Cyril Ethan James Sulzen

Son of John & Frances Sulzen

Maria Ashlee Margaret Sulzen

of John & Frances Sulzen

Nathaniel John Thomas Sulzen

Son of John & Frances Sulzen

Pellin

Son of Eric & Abby Pellin

MASS INTENTIONS & SCHEDULESat. Jan 18 5:10 pm: The Holy Rosary

5:30 pm: SI: Sarah Nichols

Sun. Jan 19 8:30 am: The Holy

9:00 am: +Catherine P. Laskosky

Sun. Jan 19 (Latin) 11:00 am: The Holy Rosary

11:30 am: All Parishioners

Mon. Jan 20 No Mass

Tue. Jan 21 5:15 pm: Liturgy of the Hours

5:30 pm: +Clifford Huff, Sr.

Wed. Jan 22 7:15 am: Liturgy of the Hours

7:30 pm: SI: Robin Markham

Thur. Jan 23 7:15 am: Liturgy of the Hours

7:30 am: +Edward J. Hart

Fri. Jan 24 7:15 am: Liturgy of the Hours

7:30 am: +David Blessing

Fri. Jan 24 5:15 pm: Liturgy of the Hours

5:30 pm: +Delmo & Rosalie Sabatini

Sat. Jan 25 5:10 pm: The Holy Rosary

5:30 pm: +

Sun. Jan 26 8:30 am: The Holy Rosary

9:00 am: All Parishioners

Sun. Jan 26 (Latin) 11:00 am: The Holy Rosary

11:30 am: +Msgr. John Kordsmeier

ITALY PILGRIMAGE with FR. HARTVisit Milan, Como, Vicenza, Padua, Florence, Ravenna, Assisi and Rome (including Vatican Museums) from May 20-May 30, 2014. Costs vary, but start at $4,329 (including taxes and flying from XNA) if 35 or more sign up!

WHAT’S GOING ON AT ST. JOSEPH’S

is going to take a break but will resume

St. Joseph's Sunday in March, leaving

Sunday, March 23rd and returning Saturday, March 29th. Price $540.00 If interested in going along with us, please call

2520.

I would like to express my deepest thanks to everyone at St. Joseph’s for your love and support since my first Mass at the piano, thirteen years ago. Every word of gratitude and encouragement has meant the world to me and

mpact on my life and developing career in the world of music. With your love and support, I was transformed from a scared teenager whose hands shook the entire mass to someone who could play and even lead in singing the hymns. However, in pursuit of my dreams, I have decided it is time for me to spread my wings and fly. This will

always be my home and this will always be my church family. I will treasure my time here with you in all that I do. Thank you, and God bless. -Sarah Nichols

All are invited to the Holy Hour with the youthJanuary 26th starting at 6:30 pm with Deacon DanChurch.

RCIA Anyone looking to join the Catholic Church is welcome to call the parish office and you'll be the first to know about opportunities for this year's RCIA in the Parish Education Center Adult Education Room

Black and Indian Missions CollectionThe annual Black and Indian Mission Collection is the first national collection, authorized by the U.S. bishoJanuary 24th & 25th, our parish will take up the annual Collection for Black and Indian Missions. Our financial contribution helps support Catholic American Indian communities on reservations, in rural areas and inner cities.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2014

MASS INTENTIONS & SCHEDULE The Holy Rosary

SI: Sarah Nichols

The Holy Rosary

+Catherine P. Laskosky

The Holy Rosary

11:30 am: All Parishioners

Liturgy of the Hours

+Clifford Huff, Sr.

Liturgy of the Hours

SI: Robin Markham

Liturgy of the Hours

+Edward J. Hart

Liturgy of the Hours

+David Blessing

Liturgy of the Hours

+Delmo & Rosalie Sabatini

The Holy Rosary

+Dorothy Walsh

The Holy Rosary

All Parishioners

The Holy Rosary

+Msgr. John Kordsmeier

ITALY PILGRIMAGE with FR. HART Vicenza, Padua, Florence, Ravenna, Assisi

and Rome (including Vatican Museums) from May 30, 2014. Costs vary, but start at

$4,329 (including taxes and flying from XNA)

always be my home and this will always be my church family. I will treasure my time here with you in all that I do. Thank

Sarah Nichols

to the Holy Hour with the youth on Sunday, January 26th starting at 6:30 pm with Deacon Dan in the

Anyone looking to join the Catholic Church is welcome to call the parish office and you'll be the first to know about

RCIA meets Thursdays at 6:30 PM in the Parish Education Center Adult Education Room.

Black and Indian Missions Collection NEXT WEEKEND: Fact: The annual Black and Indian Mission Collection is the first national collection, authorized by the U.S. bishops in 1884. January 24th & 25th, our parish will take up the annual Collection for Black and Indian Missions. Our financial contribution helps support Catholic American Indian communities on reservations, in rural areas and inner cities.

The collection also supports African American schools and evangelization programs, particularly in the south. With open hearts let us unite ourselves with the love of Christ in supporting the Black and Indian Mission Collection. For more information, go to www.blackandindianmission.org.

Inclement Weather Policy If Springdale Schools are closed, Eucharistic Adoration is closed, and there will be no evening classes. When Springdale Schools resume, the chapel will open at 8:00 am. For Daily Masses, see our parish website at www.stjoetontitown.org or our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/stjoetontitown. The office will also be closed when "the big four schools" (Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale) are all closed.

CATHOLIC YOUTH (CY)

� Join in Adoration! All CY members and their families (as well as anyone else who wants to) are invited to join in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM every Wednesday in the Chapel of the Church!

� Weekend Extravaganza & March for Life January 18� Youth Mass: January 25th! � Jr & Sr CY Youth Night January 26 5:00PM

are invited to the Holy Hour starting at 6:30Deacon Dan!

PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (P. R. E.)

� Reminder: When Springdale Schools inclement weather, we will not have classes.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM OTHER AREA CATHOLIC INSTITUTIONS & PARISHES

ST. THOMAS - U OF A FAYETTEVILLE

St Thomas is looking for volunteers to prepare and serve meals to our students on Sundays after our 5 pm starting January 19th. This is a great way to spend a few hours serving the church while give students a little taste of home. Volunteers can be prayer groups, families, confirmation classes, or just a group of friends. St Thomas will cover the cost of the meal up to $250 and the clean up afterwards. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Kasey Miller klm015@uark.edu or 479-444-0223.

NWA FRASSATI

The NWA Frassati Society is an energetic Catholic Young Adults group that yields Spiritual Growth, Social Events, and Service Opportunities! To learn more, check out nwafrassati.com or email us at nwafrassati@gmail.com!

ST. SCHOLASTICA - FORT SMITH

Joyce Rupp, OSM will be presenting a retreat on "The Gift of Self Compassion" at St. Scholastica Retreat Center on March 79, 2014. Contrary to common belief, self-compassion is not an indulgent, self-centered orientation. Rather, selfcompassion is essential for a healthy, loving relationship to God, self and others. Joyce Rupp invites participants to reflect on self-compassion in the life of Christ and in their own lives through conferences, creative communal prayer, quiet reflection and integrative dialogue. Cost: $175.00. Commuter $120.00 A $50.00 non-refundable deposit is needed at the

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o supports African American schools and evangelization programs, particularly in the south. With open hearts let us unite ourselves with the love of Christ in supporting the Black and Indian Mission Collection. For more

nmission.org.

If Springdale Schools are closed, , and there will be no evening

When Springdale Schools resume, the chapel will For Daily Masses, see our parish website at

acebook page The office will

also be closed when "the big four schools" (Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale) are all closed.

All CY members and their families (as well as anyone else who wants to) are invited to join in

5:00 PM to 6:00 in the Chapel of the Church!

January 18-19

January 26 5:00PM-7:30PM. All are invited to the Holy Hour starting at 6:30 pm with

ARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (P. R. E.)

Reminder: When Springdale Schools are closed for inclement weather, we will not have classes.

KNIGHTLY NEWS

� Our Next Meeting – Monday, at the KOC hall with food and beverages being served after the meeting.

For info about the Knights of Columbussuggestions, please contact Eric Pellin at 466

HELP PLEASE! EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:

Please call your division leaders (listed below) if you are not going to be able to cover your scheduled hour.

Midnight to 6am Laura Leto

479-442-0643

Noon to 6pm

Shirley Hoke

479-530-4577 479

The following regular hours are still uncovered:Tues: 3-4pm Wed 1

Thurs. 2-3am, 3-4am Fri. 12amDon't feel comfortable committing to every week?We have some adorers that need a prayer partner

to help trade off and or share.Tues 11-12 Midnight and Fri 9

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM OTHER AREA CATHOLIC INSTITUTIONS & PARISHES

U OF A FAYETTEVILLE

St Thomas is looking for volunteers to prepare and serve meals to our students on Sundays after our 5 pm Mass starting January 19th. This is a great way to spend a few hours serving the church while give students a little taste of home. Volunteers can be prayer groups, families, confirmation classes, or just a group of friends. St Thomas will cover the t of the meal up to $250 and the clean up afterwards. If

you are interested or have any questions, please contact Kasey

The NWA Frassati Society is an energetic Catholic Young Spiritual Growth, Social Events, and To learn more, check out

nwafrassati.com or email us at nwafrassati@gmail.com!

FORT SMITH

Joyce Rupp, OSM will be presenting a retreat on "The Gift of holastica Retreat Center on March 7-

compassion is not centered orientation. Rather, self-

compassion is essential for a healthy, loving relationship to ticipants to reflect

compassion in the life of Christ and in their own lives through conferences, creative communal prayer, quiet reflection and integrative dialogue. Cost: $175.00. Commuter

refundable deposit is needed at the

time of registration. Lodging and 5 meals are included in the price. The registration deadline for this retreat is February 21, 2014.

ST. JOSEPH'S -

Get Your Tickets Now for the MagnificatFeb. 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Joseph Parish Hall, Conway. Cost is $15.00. To register by email send name and # of tickets needed to: MagnificatCentralArkansas@gmail.com. Confirmation will be sent after receipt of payment. Send check, payable to Magnificat-Central Arkansas Chapter, to Doris Williams, 3335 Turf Lane, Conway, AR 72034. To order tickets by mail, send name, # of tickets needed and payment to same address. Limited seating; no tickets sold after February 3rd. Follow us on FacArkansas Chapter. Magnificat is a ministry to Catholic women; our time together will include brunch, Praise and Worship music, a personal witness by Christy Miller from Hot Springs, and a time of shared prayer. Ladies, make plansand be served on Feb. 8 – physically, socially and spiritually! No cost for priests and religious but registration still required to assist with planning.

SUBIACO ACADEMY

Subiaco Academy, a Catholic, Benedictine boarding and day school for boys in grades 7-12Arkansas, is offering Shadow Days for prospective students and their parents interested in exploring the Academy’s and senior high college prep program

KNIGHTLY NEWS

Monday, February 10th at 6:30 pm. at the KOC hall with food and beverages being served

For info about the Knights of Columbus or if you have any suggestions, please contact Eric Pellin at 466-8223.

HELP PLEASE! EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:

Please call your division leaders (listed below) if you are or are le to cover your scheduled hour.

6am to NoonDenise Kidd

479-306-4244

6pm to Midnight

Judy Ranalli

479-361-2086 / 479-957-0825

The following regular hours are still uncovered: 4pm Wed 1-2am

12am-1am, 1-2am, 5-6pm Don't feel comfortable committing to every week? We have some adorers that need a prayer partner

to help trade off and or share. 12 Midnight and Fri 9-10 pm.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM OTHER AREA CATHOLIC INSTITUTIONS & PARISHEStime of registration. Lodging and 5 meals are included in the price. The registration deadline for this retreat is February 21,

- CONWAY

Get Your Tickets Now for the Magnificat Meal on Saturday, 1 p.m., St. Joseph Parish Hall, Conway. Cost

is $15.00. To register by email send name and # of tickets needed to: MagnificatCentralArkansas@gmail.com. Confirmation will be sent after receipt of payment. Send

Central Arkansas Chapter, to Doris Williams, 3335 Turf Lane, Conway, AR 72034. To order tickets by mail, send name, # of tickets needed and payment to same address. Limited seating; no tickets sold after February 3rd. Follow us on Facebook, Magnificat-Central Arkansas Chapter. Magnificat is a ministry to Catholic women; our time together will include brunch, Praise and Worship music, a personal witness by Christy Miller from Hot Springs, and a time of shared prayer. Ladies, make plans now to come

physically, socially and spiritually! No cost for priests and religious but registration still required

SUBIACO ACADEMY - SUBIACO

Academy, a Catholic, Benedictine boarding and day 12 just east of Fort Smith,

Shadow Days for prospective students and their parents interested in exploring the Academy’s junior

ep program. The events, scheduled

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for Febrary 7, March 14 and April 11 and are open to boys in grades 6-10. Activities include campus tours, shadowing students, and information sessions with teachers and members of the administration. Students may spend the night in a dorm for more of the Subiaco Experience and overnight accommodations are available for parents, all free of charge.

For more information, or to reserve a place for a Shadow Day, please contact the admissions office at (800) 364-7824 or email admissions@subi.org. Learn more at www.subiacoacademy.us.

DIOCESE OF LITTLE ROCK

RESPECT LIFE! � Prayer Vigil: Cathedral of St. Andrew from 6:30 PM

Saturday, January 18, 2014 to 8:00 am Sunday, January 19th, 2014.

� Adoration and Rosary for Life begins at 11:00 AM. It will again be at the Robinson Center Exhibition Hall, two blocks west of the old location, on the corner of Markham and Broadway.

� Mass for Life on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at NOON. Robinson Center Exhibition Hall, two blocks west of the old location, on the corner of Markham and Broadway.

� Arkansas Right to Life's 36th Annual March for Life: January 19th, 2:00 PM beginning at Capitol and Battery Streets in Little Rock.

� For More information about the Mass call 501-664-0340 x 326 or about the March, call 501-663-4237.

Post-Abortion Support Group: Do you feel alone, hurting or unforgiven from a past abortion? The Respect Life Office, through Project Rachel, is starting a support group, beginning February 4, 2014. The spiritual journey lasts 11 weeks, with small groups of 6-8. Groups will be formed in Little Rock, Fayetteville/Rogers and Hot Springs areas. All names and meeting places are strictly confidential. For details call 501- 664-0340, ext. 357. All inquiries must be made by February 4, 2014.

Catholic schools have been in the state of Arkansas since 1851. In planning for the future of our Catholic schools, there is an increased awareness regarding the need for scholarship availability. This year alone there is a need of $2.1 million for 906 students who qualified for scholarships. The Office of Catholic Schools asks that you help us to continue the tradition by investing in the future and donating to the Catholic Schools Scholarship Appeal. Make your donation/pledge today. To learn more contact the diocesan Office of Catholic Schools at 501-664-0340 x 321, email vbowen@dolr.org or visit www.dolr.org/schools/invest.php

Retreat in Italy with Fr. Tom Elliott! Are you ready to enjoy Italy in a way unlike anything you’ve experienced before! Join Fr. Tom Elliott for a retreat in Italy—it’s not a tour or pilgrimage; instead, we will visit several holy sites each day, learn about them, and then enjoy time in personal prayer! Each day of this 8-day retreat will include a brief teaching on Ignatian spirituality, which can be put into practice during the retreat! You will also enjoy meeting with a trained spiritual director every day for 45-minutes to discern how God is speaking to you during the retreat! The retreat will be June 4-14, 2014 and the estimated cost is $3,300 per person, including airfare, two meals a day, accommodations, tours,

and spiritual direction. For more information visit http://www.fathert.com/Retreat_in_Italy.html

The Diocese of Little Rock is seeking a Safe Environment Coordinator. Minimum requirements include: Roman Catholic, a bachelor’s degree, strong computer and communication skills, and ability to manage sensitive data. This is a 40 hour per week position with a competitive salary and excellent benefits. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: Paula Lattanzi, Personnel Office, Diocese of Little Rock, 2500 N. Tyler Street, Little Rock, AR 72207 or email: plattanzi@dolr.org. Telephone: (501) 664-0340.

ATTN: MARRIED COUPLES: “Before our Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend, all Jim and I ever talked about was kids, his job, the house and money. I wondered what happened to the couple that talked on the phone for hours after being together all day during our courtship. On our weekend we rediscovered that couple”! The Next Weekend at Subiaco: Feb. 14-16, 2014. Apply now. Space is limited. For more info or to apply, please visit our website arkansaswwme.org or call Steve & Elaine Lienhart at 501-312-1119 or email apply@arkansaswwme.org.

Retrouvaille Program: A Lifeline for Troubled Marriages - Do you know of a marriage in trouble? Are better communication and conflict management skills needed? Retrouvaille is a program designed to help heal and renew troubled and hurting marriages. It is a relationship-building program with the main emphasis on communication between husband and wife. Separated and divorced couples are also encouraged to attend. The next Retrouvaille weekends are: St. John Center, Little Rock, AR: February 21-23, 2014, call 501-834-1956 and Tulsa, OK: February 7-9, 2014, call 918-695-7010. Or contact www.HelpOurMarriage.org Or the Family Life Office at 501/664-0340, ext. 353 Or register online at www.retrouvaille.org.

Encuentro Matrimonial is Marriage Encounter in Spanish and is a program of 44 hours in which couples can leave work, children, housework, and telephone in order to focus only on each other. If you are looking to grow in your relationship, to make it more profound and to enrich it, then you will like the difference that a weekend of Worldwide Marriage Encounter can make in your lives. The next weekend will be at St. John Center, Little Rock, February 14, 15, 16, 2014. For more information or registration, call Arnulfo & Alicia Manjarrez 479-285-9087 or 479-285-1100 or www.dolr.org/offices/familylife/.

DeColores Cursillistas!! Please pray for your Cursillo movement. The next weekend for men is Mar 6-9, 2014. Add this Cursillo to your daily Palanca. If you have candidates, please, get your applications in today.

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Ignatian Retreat Opportunity—Deepen your friendship with the Lord in sacred stillness & quiet. Experience an Ignatian Silent Directed Retreat at St. John's Center, Little Rock. The retreat begins Thursday, March 20 with dinner at 6:00 pm and ends Sunday, March 23 after lunch. A cost of $300.00 includes 3 night accommodations, 9 meals, and daily individual sessions with a retreat director. For details see the flier on bulletin board or contact the Office of Faith Formation at 501-664-0340 ext. 323. Registration forms are available at www.dolr.org. Limited spaces available.

Diocese of Little Rock Directory: The 2014 Diocese of Little Rock directory is now available. It is an invaluable resource to keep by your phone or in your car to find Mass times for another parish or to call or e-mail a parish, priest, deacon or religious in the diocese. It costs only $10. Send your check or

money order to Directory, Arkansas Catholic, P.O. Box 7417, Little Rock, AR 72217.

NFP (Natural Family Planning) classes are starting almost every month in Northwest Arkansas. Find schedules at the diocesan web site (www.dolr.org) “Marriage and Family” section, “NFP” link (phone: 501-664-0340). The methods of NFP reflect the dignity of the human person within the context of marriage and family life and promote openness to life and the value of the child. NFP classes are now required as part of marriage preparation for all couples in the Diocese, and already married couples are invited and welcome to register for a class series as well. NFP methods can help couples with infertility and women's health issues. Some of these moral methods have a higher success rate than InVitro Fertilization.

WEEKEND MINISTRIES Date: Altar Servers: Lectors: Eucharistic Ministers: Gift Bearers: EM to Sick

18-Jan

Candle Joshua Zulpo

Richard Ptak

Host Cp-T Leslie Schwarz

Steve & Kerry Piazza Family

Host-C Mary Ann Carender

Cross Colton Miller Cup-T Jim Schwarz

Cup-T Diya LeDuc

Book Brayden Zulpo Cup-C Stan Pianalto

Cup-C Patricia Mansell

19-Jan

Michael Kidd

Roger Gross

Host Cp-T Patricia Gross

Dean & Denise McDonald Family

Pat & Bob Brock

James Kidd Host-C Denise Kidd

Dwayne Byrd Cup-T Melanie Wiedenhoeft

Nicholas Byrd Cup-T Laura Huck

Joshua Beyer Cup-C Pat Brock

Cup-C Bob Brock

25-Jan

Candle Tyler Ford

CY

Host Cp-T Evelyn Pianalto

CY

Host-C Robert Beyer

Cross Jacob Ford Cup-T Shannon Stowe

Cup-T Denise Kidd

Book Jordyn Piazza Cup-C Denise McDonald

Cup-C Judy Ranalli

26-Jan

Nicholas Huck

Vanessa Sbanotto

Host Cp-T Mike Della Rosa

Ryan & Christy Pianalto Family

Maureen Gruich

Catherine Huck Host-C Chris Martini

Maggie McDonald Cup-T Chris Pianalto

Daisy McDonald Cup-T Laura Huck

Addison Taldo Cup-C Dail Bevins

Cup-C Denise Pearce

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Lizzie Berger Martha Casey Johnny Sabatini Debbie Tessaro Kyle Witzigman Sean Laney

Alexandra Lewandowski Zachary Lewandowski Ellen McDonnell Colby Pianalto Mary Schutz Alma Hartman

Eric Lingelser Brittany McCamey Rex Muhlenkamp Johanna Pianalto Russell Beck David Kasnicka

Floyd Massey Stephen McDaniel Jim Schwarz Joe Laney Ginger Daily

Araceli Gonzalez

Roger Gross Will Stout

Elizabeth Sullivan Marie Darrin Naomi Rock

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Jim & Kathy Miller

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS – JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

MASS READINGS Jan 17 Jan 18

JANUARY 19 - JANUARY 25 Sunday: Is 49:3,5-6 Ps 40:2,4,7-10 1 Cor 1:1-3 Jn 1:29-34 Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23 Ps 50:8-9,16-17,21,23 Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13 Ps 89:20-22,27-28 Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33,37,40-51 Ps 144:1-2,9-10 Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7 Ps 56:2-3,9-13 Mk 3:7-12 Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-21 Ps 57:2-4,6,11 Mk 3:13-19 Saturday: Acts 22:3-16 Ps 117:1-2 Mk 16:15-18

JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1 Sunday: Is 8:23–9:3 Ps 27:1,4,13-14 1 Cor 1:10-13,17 Mt 4:12-

33 Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7,10 Ps 89:20-22,25-26 Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12-15,17-19 Ps 24:7-10 MK 3:31-35 Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17 Ps 89:4-5,27-30 Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:18-19,24-29 Ps 132:1-5,11-14 Mk 4:21-25 Friday: 2 Sm 11:1-10,13-17 Ps 51:3-7,10-11 Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: 2Sm 12:1-7A 10-17 Ps 51:12-17 Mk 4:35-41

LofH 7:15am Mass 7:30 am

Divine Mercy Chaplet 3:00 PM

Chapel

LofH 5:10 PM Mass 5:30 PM

Rosary 5:10 PM Mass 5:30 PM

Jan 19 Jan 20 Jan 21 Jan 22 Jan 23 Jan 24 Jan 25

Rosary 8:30 AM Mass 9:00 AM

Latin Mass 11:30 AM

No Mass

LofH 5:10 PM Mass 5:30 PM

LofH 7:15am Mass 7:30 am

LofH 7:15am Mass 7:30 am

RCIA 6:30 PM - PEC-AE

LofH 7:15am Mass 7:30 am

Divine Mercy Chaplet 3:00 PM

Chapel

LofH 5:10 PM Mass 5:30 PM

Rosary 5:10 PM Youth Mass 5:30 PM

Jan 26 Jan 27 Jan 28 Jan 29 Jan 30 Jan 31 Feb 1

Rosary 8:30 AM Mass 9:00 AM

Latin Mass 11:30 AM

Youth Night 5:00 -7:30PM

No Mass

LofH 5:10 PM Mass 5:30 PM

LofH 7:15am Mass 7:30 am

LofH 7:15am Mass 7:30 am

RCIA 6:30 PM - PEC-AE

LofH 7:15am Mass 7:30 am

Divine Mercy Chaplet 3:00 PM

Chapel

LofH 5:10 PM Mass 5:30 PM

FIRST SATURDAY Rosary 7:40 am Mass 8:00 am

Rosary 5:10 PM Mass 5:30 PM Blessing of the

Throats following each Mass

Feb 2 Feb 3 Feb 4 Feb 5 Feb 6 Feb 7 Feb 8

Rosary 8:30 AM Mass 9:00 AM

Latin Mass 11:30 AM Blessing of the

Throats following each Mass

No Mass

LofH 5:10 PM Mass 5:30 PM

LofH 7:15am Mass 7:30 am

Mass 6:30 PM Youth Mass

LofH 7:15am Mass 7:30 am

RCIA 6:30 PM - PEC-AE

FIRST FRIDAY LofH 7:15am Mass 7:30 am

Divine Mercy Chaplet 3:00 PM

Chapel

LofH 5:10 PM Mass 5:30 PM

Rosary 5:10 PM Mass 5:30 PM

Feb 9 Feb 10 Feb 11 Feb 12 Feb 13 Feb 14 Feb 15

Rosary 8:30 AM Mass 9:00 AM

Latin Mass 11:30 AM

No Mass

LofH 5:10 PM Mass 5:30 PM

LofH 7:15am Mass 7:30 am

LofH 7:15am Mass 7:30 am

RCIA 6:30 PM - PEC-AE

LofH 7:15am Mass 7:30 am

Divine Mercy Chaplet 3:00 PM

Chapel

LofH 5:10 PM Mass 5:30 PM

Rosary 5:10 PM Mass 5:30 PM

ABBREVIATIONS:

PEC = Parish Education Center AE = Adult Education Room C = Church PH = Parish Hall LofH = Liturgy of the Hours

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