DOWNLOAD THE PDF for an interactive view of the calendar with descriptions of each activity.

March 4: ATTEND ROULER!

Rouler (roo-LAY) is Catholic Charities’ largest fundraiser of the year. If you couldn’t attend, DONATE NOW to support our mission to provide help, create hope and uphold the human dignity of all.

March 5: RECEIVE ASHES FAST

For Ash Wednesday Mass times near you CLICK HERE.

March 6: WRITE CARDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT FOR ELDERLY

Gather family and friends to make hand-written notes of encouragement for the elderly and others living in long-term care facilities in our area. Let them know that they are appreciated, respected, and not forgotten. Deliver them before April 7th to our offices at 435 E. Broadway and our Long-Term Care Ombudsman team will deliver them to residents during Holy Week. “You can do it!

March 7: ATTEND FIRST FRIDAY MASS

For Mass times near you, CLICK HERE.

March 9: 1st SUNDAY IN LENT

KICK-OFF A CANNED FOOD DRIVE

Our food pantries are always in need of non-perishable food items, especially protein like tuna and peanut butter. Setting up a FOOD DRIVE during Lent is a simple way to nourish the hungry. Contact Peyton Rhea if you need a CCL collection box or to schedule a drop-off.

March 8: ST. PAT’S DAY PARADE!
CCL Float 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Walk with the Catholic Charities’ float to raise awareness of our mission. Family and friends are invited — just wear something green! Meet us in the staging area by 2:30pm on Broadway near Baxter. CLICK HERE with questions. If you’re in the crowd, scan the QR code on the float to donate to our programs. And be sure to share pictures on Instagram and Facebook!

March 10: PRACTICE ENGLISH WITH AN ESL STUDENT
9:30 am -12:00 pm @CCL

Our “English as a Second Language” (ESL) students are adults looking to improve their English skills to become self-sufficient in America. Practice makes perfect, so contact Debbie Belt to schedule time to sit with them and practice simple conversation. No training required. Practice sessions are on Monday through Thursday at various times during or after Lent.

March 11: ATTEND “CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING 101”
5:30 – 6:30 pm @CCL

The Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching guide our work, as well as the way Catholics participate in society. REGISTER HERE. This FREE interactive session walks through each of the seven themes and encourages open discussion on each.

March 12: SERVE CLIENTS at FJJ FOOD PANTRY
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Help serve clients at the Father Jack Jones Food Pantry (FJJ) each Wednesday and Thursday between 10 am – 12 pm. The pantry is located at 2914 S. Third Street, 40208, near Churchill Downs. Email Debbie Belt to sign up. Did you know that zip area 40208 has a 62% child poverty rate, one of the highest in the state of Kentucky?

March 14: SET UP FISH FRY TIP JAR FOR CCL

Encourage vendors at your parish Fish Fry to put out a special TIP JAR to support the programs at Catholic Charities that feed the hungry and lift up those in need. CLICK HERE to download a graphic to stick on the jar!

March 15: VISIT A JUBILEE CHURCH
for Mass or Reflection

Catholic Charities invites you to visit one or more of the six area churches DECREED by Archbishop Fabre as “Pilgrimage Sites:”

• The Cathedral of the Assumption – Louisville
• The Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral – Bardstown
• The Shrine of St. Martin of Tours – Louisville
• The Church of St. Augustine – Lebanon
• The Church of St. Helen – Glasgow
• The Church of the Holy Cross – Loretto

It’s a special way to pray as part of our 40-Day “People Up” Challenge.

March 16: HOST IRISH BRUNCH FUNDRAISER
for CCL

In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, host a brunch or gathering with friends and family. Encourage them to donate to CCL, or bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to one of our food pantries! (Even if it’s Lucky Charms:)

March 18: PRAY ADORATION AT A NEW PARISH

Find times of Adoration at different parishes HERE. This is a great opportunity to visit a new parish, meet new people, and participate in our larger community of Catholic parishes.

March 19: CHECK YOUR MAIL – DONATE TO CCL LENTEN CAMPAIGN

Check your mailbox this week for important mail from Catholic Charities! It explains our mission, shows our impact, and gives you an opportunity to DONATE NOW. We need you now more than ever!

March 20: NOW WE’RE TALKIN’.
Language Services Lunch & Learn for Business

Did you know that 8% of the population in Jefferson County speaks limited English? REGISTER HERE to learn how Catholic Charities’ Language Services team of translators and interpreters can help your business reach an entirely new audience. And how medical and legal professionals can meet their obligations to better serve this significant population. 12-1:00 pm at CCL, 435 E. Broadway. Lunch served. FREE.

March 21: STATIONS OF CROSS WITH ARCHBISHOP FABRE

Join Archbishop Fabre and students of St. Martha School in praying the Stations of The Cross at St. Michael Cemetery, 1153 Charles St., Louisville 40204. Meet at 1:00 pm at the Priest Section.

March 22: VISIT AN ELDERLY RELATIVE OR FRIEND

Support the dignity and mental health of family or friends who may be suffering from anxiety and loneliness. If you would like to become a “Friendly Visitor,” contact Stephen King to learn more about CCL’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

March 23: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT OPEN HOUSE
2:00 -3:30pm @ CCL

High School students are invited to visit the Catholic Charities Center to learn more about the service opportunities we provide, the impact students can have on the community. Contact Peyton Rhea with questions. Come get a private tour of the Center by members of CCL’s Youth Board. It’s a great way to meet other like-minded students. Faculty Advisors welcome!

March 24: WRITE “NOTES OF AFFIRMATION” TO TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS

Survivors of human trafficking are in special need of positive affirmation and dignity-affirming words of encouragement as they work to reclaim their lives. Gather family and friends to make HAND-WRITTEN NOTES OF AFFIRMATION. Let them know they are supported, valued, and have the resilience to keep moving forward. Deliver them before April 14th to our offices at 435 E. Broadway and our Bakhita Empowerment Initiative team will deliver them to clients during Holy Week. “Yes, you have what it takes to do this.”

March 27: ATTEND INDIGENT BURIAL
10am, 12 Noon, 2pm

Attend an Indigent Burial service at Meadow View Cemetery to help lay to rest with dignity those without financial resources or families by their side. CLICK HERE for questions and to confirm times. Services are held every Thursday at 10am, 12pm and 2pm (may vary) and includes a prayer service.

March 28: DONATE % OF FISH FRY PROCEEDS TO CCL FOOD PANTRIES

March 29: REFUGEE SERVICES SATURDAY SERVE
9-11am @CCL

Help sort and organize donations for refugees families and survivors of human trafficking. Email Lay Cho for more information or to sign up to serve, A perfect group or family outing!

March 30: URBAN GARDEN PLANTING w/ CEG
2-4pm Rangeland Rd.

Join Common Earth Gardens (CEG) for an afternoon of mulching to prepare garden plots, and tree planting. Contact Debbie Belt for details and directions.

March 31: PRAY STATIONS of The CROSS

Find a parish near you that hosts Stations of The Cross during Lent. CLICK HERE.

April 1: SHELF-STOCKING DAY @SVC
9 am – 12 pm

The first Tuesday of each month, Sister Visitor Center food pantry in west Louisville receives its large shipment of products from the Dare to Care Food Bank. We need help unloading the pallets and stocking the shelves. Contact Debbie Belt for details and directions. Many hands makes light work, after all!

April 2: FAMILY FUN DAY FOR NEW REFUGEES
8:30 am-3 pm @CCL

Help us welcome recently-arrived refugee families to our community. SIGN UP here to volunteer for a day of fun and games with the children, and helping parents acclimate to Louisville and the services provided by CCL. Two-hour shifts.

April 3: HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION EDUCATION LUNCH & LEARN
12:00-1:00pm @CCL

Join the team from the Bakhita Empowerment Initiative for an interactive class on the subject of human trafficking in Kentucky. To register CLICK HERE. This is the same prevention education class we present vulnerable students throughout Kentucky, so you are sure to learn a lot about this sinister problem and how you might help.

April 4: SUPPORT A NEW PARISH FISH FRY

Expand your culinary horizons (sort of:) by attending a fish fry at a parish you’ve never been to before! CLICK HERE to see The Record’s Fish Fry Dining Guide. It’s a great way to learn more about parishes in our Archdiocese and support our common faith mission.

April 5: SPRING CLEAN AT SISTER VISITOR CENTER
10am-12pm @SVC

Help Sister Paris and her team spring clean after this long, cold winter has taken its toll. Email Debbie Belt to sign up. Raking, sweeping, sprucing up the outside grounds, deep cleaning and organizing things inside…whatever Sister thinks needs to be done to make SVC a welcoming place, well, that’s what we’ll do!

April 6: EXPAND YOUR EUCHARISTIC HORIZONS

While the Mass is universal, parishes have their own style, histories, languages and even personalities. This Lenten season, experience more of the local church! Worship with Hispanic and Latino parishioners. CLICK HERE for Mass times at St. Joseph, St. Rita and other churches offering Spanish language Masses. Visit the Cathedral of The Assumption downtown, the seat of the archbishop. Visit one of the predominantly African-American parishes in west Louisville such as St. Augustine, Christ the King, or St. Martin de Porres. Make a pilgrimage to Bardstown, located in Kentucky’s Holy Land. Participate in a Latin Mass at The Shrine of St. Martin of Tours. As the universal church, you’ll feel right at home wherever you go!

April 7: DROP OFF “CARDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT”
@CCL 9am – 4pm

Our Long-Term Care Ombudsman team will be ready to receive your cards and thank you for your efforts anytime between 9am and 4pm at the new Catholic Charities Center, 435 E. Broadway, 40202. Convenient parking.

April 8: DONATE TO CCL LENT CAMPAIGN

It’s never too late to DONATE to Catholic Charities’ 40-Day Lenten Challenge!

April 9: ATTEND ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR
11:30am – 12:45pm @CCL

Join us for a FREE Estate Planning Information Lunch with Cheryl Bruner, local estate planning expert and elder law attorney. She will share information on how to plan for your future with a comprehensive estate plan and the importance of having a will, power of attorney, Healthcare directive and other essentials. Seats are limited. Pre-register here.

April 10: SERVE CLIENTS at FJJ FOOD PANTRY
10:00am – 12:00pm

Help serve clients at the Father Jack Jones Food Pantry (FJJ) each Wednesday and Thursday between 10am – 12pm. The pantry is located at 2914 S. Third Street, 40208, near Churchill Downs. Email Debbie Belt to sign up. Did you know that zip area 40208 has a 62% child poverty rate, one of the highest in the state of Kentucky?

April 11: “BECOME A MENTOR”. MOCKTAIL HOUR
5:00 – 6:00 pm @CCL

You are invited to bring a friend (or two…or three) to “meet and mocktail” at Catholic Charities! Learn about the Refugee Youth Mentoring Program and how impactful these relationships can be. Come, connect, get inspired, and see how you can be part of something meaningful! SIGN UP for this casual event hosted by CCL’s Youth Mentoring team. FREE.

April 12: ATTEND RECONCILIATION

See a schedule of reconciliation times across the Archdiocese. It’s the perfect start to Holy Week! CLICK HERE.

April 16: DROP OFF “NOTES OF AFFIRMATION”
@CCL 9AM – 4PM

Our Bakhita Empowerment Initiative team will be on hand to receive your cards and thank you for your efforts anytime between 9am and 4pm at the new Catholic Charities Center, 435 E. Broadway, 40202. Convenient parking. Email Debbie Belt to let us know you’re coming!