We recently concluded the annual "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity".  As we continue to pray for unity among those who proclaim Jesus as savior and Lord, we should rejoice in the many ways Christians unite in doing His work.  One ecumenical effort is "Grief Share".  It is advertised as "Your Journey from Mourning to Joy", and it provides help to believers to work through grief that comes from the death of a loved one.  There are thirteen sessions in all which involve a video and small group listening (and sharing for those who are comfortable speaking).  While I am glad Deacon John is offering a grief support group here at the parish two or three times a year (for five of six sessions), I fully support "Grief Share" and invite those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to try "Grief Share".  It begins on February 18 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Village Bible Church, 100 Ponderosa Way (just behing our church).  Registration beforehand is not necessary.  Just show up on Tuesday, February 18. For more information on "Grief Share", log on to website www.griefshare.org.

Please respond to the annual Catholic Arkansas Sharing Appeal (CASA) which begins this weekend.  While we easily reached and surpassed our goal of $58,323 last year, only 293 individuals or families from our parish gave something to this appeal. While I hope The Lord can count on those who gave in the last to be as generous this year, I pray that The Lord will touch more of your hearts and lead you to give some financial gift to benefit countless people throughout our diocese who benefit from the support that CASA provides to them.