Saturday, March 16, 2013
Public welcome
at Lenten retreat
FORT SMITH - The public is welcome to experience the Triduum (Holy Thursday through Easter) with the sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery, 1301 S. Albert Pike Ave. Attendees will spend the days in silence and participate in liturgy of the hours and Eucharist.
The retreat begins with orientation at 2 p.m. March 28 and concludes with an Easter brunch March 31. Cost is $165. Registration is available online at stscho.org or by calling (479) 783-1135.
Church holds
Grocery Giveaway
FORT SMITH - Evangel Temple Assembly of God will have its 22nd annual Grocery Giveaway at 10 a.m. Sunday in the church’s gymnasium. Doors will open at 9.
The tradition began as a way to help hungry residents when food assistance isn’t as available as during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. The church will give away 500 bags of groceriesfilled with enough nonperishable items to feed a family of four for a week. Recipients will receive items such as spaghetti sauce, pasta, peanut butter, jelly, soup, vegetables, crackers, cereal and snacks.
The church is at Towson and Dodson avenues. Information is available by calling (479) 782-9121.
Service features
Gregorian Schola
FAYETTEVILLE - St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will have an Ancient Roots service at 7 p.m. Tuesdays during Lent. The service features chant, periods of silence and the breaking of bread for Eucharist. The Gregorian Schola, led by Richard Lee, performs Gregorian chant during the service, which also includes time for silence and prayer.
The church is at 224 N. East Ave. Information is available by calling (479) 442-7373. Deadline for submissions is noon Monday for Saturday publication. Send information, including a phone number, to Christie Storm, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, P.O. Box 7, Springdale, Ark. 72765, fax it to (479) 365-2984 or e-mail to:
Religion, Pages 15 on 03/16/2013