Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D. Bishop | Archdiocese of Louisville

St. Margaret Mary Church in Louisville will be hosting VENTUS, an Eucharistic Adoration event featuring modern worship music, on February 7th. The event will begin with Exposition at 6:30 p.m., followed by music and confession at 7 p.m., and Benediction at 8 p.m. A reception will be held in the hospitality room afterwards. Dr. Holly Smith can be contacted for more information at hsmith@stmm.org.

The Ursuline Sisters of Louisville will be holding a Taizé prayer event on February 12th at 7 p.m. in the Motherhouse Heritage Room. For more information, contact lfeldkamp@ursulineslou.org or call 896-2781.

DeSales High School will be hosting a Men's Retreat on February 17th. The retreat, titled "A Deep Dive into the Gospel of Mark," will be led by Deacon Stephen Bowling from St. Gabriel Church. The day will include small-group discussion, reconciliation, and Mass. All men in the community are invited to attend. To register, contact Brian Reilly at 883-2436 or brian.reilly@desaleshs.com.

Sitio Clothing Ministry is looking for furniture donations for its clients. The ministry is specifically seeking sofas, recliners, gently used mattresses, tables, and chairs. For more information or to arrange a donation pickup, contact Linda Gottbrath at 969-0018 or sitioministry4213@gmail.com.

The St. Serra Club of Louisville, a group that promotes religious vocations, will be hosting a luncheon meeting on February 5th at 11:30 a.m. at Golden Corral. Amy Nall, assistant superintendent of Catholic Schools, will be discussing "Catholic Education Committed to Ensuring a Catholic Foundation for Each Student." The cost is $12 for members and $15 for non-members. For more information, call Chuck Lynch at 442-9302.

The Holy Family Altar Sodality will be hosting its annual dessert card party on February 3rd from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Saffin Center. Admission is $6 and doors open at noon. To reserve a table, call or text Pam Stober at 724-2633.

Catholic Charities of Louisville will be hosting its annual Rouler fundraiser on Fat Tuesday, February 13th, at Mellwood Art Center. The event will feature live music, Cajun food, casino-style games, and a silent auction. Tickets are $85 and can be purchased at https://one.bidpal.net/rouler24/welcome.

Nativity Academy at St. Boniface Church will also be hosting a Fat Tuesday raffle fundraiser on February 13th at Ten20 Brewery. The event will benefit Nativity Academy students. For more information, visit https://one.bidpal.net/nativityfattuesday2024/welcome.

"DivorceCare," a program for those who are separated or divorced, will begin on January 30th and meet weekly on Tuesdays at St. Margaret Mary Church. The program will also be available via Zoom. To register and purchase a workbook, visit divorcecare.org. For more information, contact Denise Ruiz at 426-1588, ext. 126, or druiz@stmm.org.

St. John Paul II Church will be offering a Grief Recovery Method Support Group starting on February 8th. The 8-week program will meet at the Parish Life Center on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon. For more information, contact Pattie Filley LCSW, Certified Grief Specialist at 459-4251 ext. 24 or 742-1190.

Ups & Downs, a support group for those dealing with loss, grief, depression, and anxiety, meets the first Friday of each month at Forest Hills Commons Assisted Living Facility. The group is a ministry of St. Michael Church and the cost is $5 per session. For more information, contact Ann C. Holloway, M.Ed., LMFT at ach.29@hotmail.com.

A grief support group for those who have lost someone to addiction or substance use disorder, called GRASP (Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing), meets at Holy Trinity Church on the second Monday of each month. The meetings take place in the multipurpose building from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. For additional information, email Lindacicca@yahoo.com.

Several schools in the Archdiocese of Louisville will be hosting open houses during Catholic Schools Week, from January 28th to February 3rd.

The Archdiocese of Louisville's Office of Worship will be hosting a Communion Minister Update Session on February 7th at St. Martha Church. The session will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and registration can be made by emailing worship@archlou.org or calling 636-0296 ext. 1260.

St. Albert and St. Bernadette churches will be offering a series of classes exploring challenges presented in Scripture relating to faith, the church, and the world today. The classes will be offered via Zoom on Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Contact Lynnette LeGette at 802-5966 to register for free and receive the link to the class.

The Archdiocese of Louisville Ministry Institute will be offering a variety of faith formation classes this winter. To register or for more information, contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org or 636-0296 ext. 1267. Class sizes will be limited and participants must pre-register.