This weekend the special collection will be taken up in parishes across Arkansas for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. These countries and the former Soviet Union endured decades of communist oppression. Also emerging from the years of communist rule is the church, which suffered grave wounds to its spiritual life and its ability to serve. Now, it is vigorously involved in rebuilding the faith of its people. Proceeds from this collection, sponsored by the bishops of the United States, are used for things such as supporting religious education programs, training seminarians, expanding social ministries and rebuilding churches, convents and schools. For more information, contact the Stewardship and Development Office at 501 664-0340.