Since 2000, the Respect Life Apostolate has held a Pro-Life Mass & Rosary on the 3rd Saturday morning of every month. We have gathered as a Catholic, pro-life community to pray for the preborn, pregnant mothers, those wounded by abortion, and a greater respect for all human life. Join us for this month's Mass & Rosary: May 18th at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (St. Charles) at 8:15 a.m. The Rosary will be said prior to Mass.

A special Mass will be celebrated to honor and extend healing to all who have been affected by breast cancer on June 8, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalen in Brentwood. Survivors and patients as well as family members and friends are welcome. The Mass will offer those in attendance the opportunity to join their sufferings with Christ as we pray for the peace and healing of all. Msgr. Timothy Cronin, pastor of St. Mary Magdalen, will be the celebrant and a reception will be held immediately following Mass. An opportunity to make a donation to the John Paul II Medial Research Institute will be available. For more information: • Call the parish at 314-961-8400 • Email [email protected]

On Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 9 am - 5 pm the Marianist Retreat and Conference Center is offering a one-day retreat for designed to help mothers (biological and spiritual) and their daughters (biological and spiritual) to explore how to apply the love and virtues of Mary and Marianist spirituality to our modern day lives. Mothers, grandmothers, aunts, godmothers, foster mothers, etc. – any and all women who have assumed a mothering role – are invited, along with their “daughters” to attend this event. There are no age restrictions; we only ask that daughters be at least 7 years old. For more information or to register, go to https://marianistretreat.com/events/hearts-of-mary-a-retreat-for-moms-and-daughters

Join the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help for a prayer service in Kirkwood Park on Wednesday, May 22 at 6:30 pm. During Laudato Si’ Week (May 19 -26) we celebrate Seeds of Hope as we commemorate the ninth anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’. We will gather at Walker Lake Parking lot. Register at www.fsolph.org/events/ (We do ask that you please sign up with all contact information, so that we can text you easily in case of inclement weather. This also allows us to send you an email reminder one day and one hour before the event.) Enter Kirkwood Park from Geyer Road or Monroe Avenue for easiest access. See the red star on the map for our intended gathering location. The area we will be using is wheelchair accessible and only a short distance from the parking lot. All are welcome. This event is free and sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help through their Franciscans For Earth movement outreach.

Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Soulard will hold a Trivia Night, Silent Auction & Raffle at 7 p.m., Friday, June 7 at The Franklin of Soulard, 816 Allen Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63104. The event benefits the ministries of Sts. Peter & Paul, including the Meals Program to serve the hungry and homeless poor of south St. Louis. Individual seats are $25 per person and may be purchased by texting or calling Rachel at 314-556-1811; tables of 10 may be reserved at http://bidpal.net/sspp2024trivia. A $1,300.00 Kamado Joe Classic Joe II ceramic grill will be raffled off; tickets available at https://one.bidpal.net/sspp2024trivia/browse/featured(details:item/2) This event is part of our 175th Anniversary celebration. Trivia Night theme will be Through the Years. We hope to see you there. Please drag the image to the left to your desktop to save.

Join us at Creve Coeur Lake on June 1 for a chip-timed 6K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run, and ¼ Mile Kids Run with FREDBIRD®. Register or donate at runsignup.com/run4lifeandlearning. Proceeds enable women who are financially stressed by an unplanned pregnancy to continue their education and secure better lives for themselves and their families. For sponsorship opportunities, email [email protected].

LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME? As a Totus Tuus Missionary, you'll be an authentic witness of Christ's love, teach the Catholic faith, and grow in leadership. The Office of Youth Ministry needs 5 more enthusiastic young adults (19-24) to serve as summer missionaries with the Totus Tuus program! This program trains the missionaries and send them out in teams of 4 to lead catechetical programming for youth each week of the summer around the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

When: Friday June 14th Where: Florissant Golf Club, 50 Country Club Lane, Florissant, MO 63033 Time: Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m.; Shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. Cost: $125.00 per person – 4-person scramble ($500.00 per team) Includes: mulligan, Skins, green fees & carts * Participation Gift, *Grab n Go Breakfast & the Best Bloody-Mary Bar, * Refreshments & Lunch, * After Round: Meal (Mann Meats), Awards, and fellowship Benefits: All Proceeds support the North District SVDP serving Neighbors in Need within the 120 square miles of North St. Louis City and County. Sponsor: Gold: $500.00 Silver: $250.00 Hole: $100.00 or Other Donation - As a sponsor you get VISIBILITY FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION: You get your name on hole sponsor signage and Gold and Silver sponsors have additional signage displayed in the ClubHouse Shotgun Starting Area. All sponsors and donors are named in the Tournament Program. Contact/Questions: [email protected]; Doug Oberlin 314-369-1147 or Gene Meyer 314-684-9812

On each of the first three Wednesdays in May of 2024, the Marianist Retreat and Conference Center will be offering a series on the founders of the Marianist and what they have to say to us today. Our speakers will be Fr. George Cerniglia (May 1 on William Joseph Chaminade), Br. Jesse O'Neill (May 8 on Blessed Adele) and Fr. Sean Downing (May 15 on Marie Therese). Each evening's program will last from 7 pm - 8:30 pm. Admission is free and all are welcome. No RSVP's required!

Fr. Scheid Auditions for The Music Man! All ages are invited, families and clergy welcome! All who audition are guaranteed a spot in the show.

You could be the lucky winner yelling “Bingo!” Join The Care Service for another night of fun and games on Monday, May 13 at 6pm at Chicken N Pickle. Bring your friends and enjoy several rounds of bingo for some fun prizes! There is limited seating available, so to guarantee your spot at this event, get your tickets today on our website at jacares.org/events. We will also sell tickets at the door, but only to the limited capacity. Check out our website and save the dates for our other upcoming fun events!

Since 2000, the Respect Life Apostolate has held a Pro-Life Mass & Rosary on third Saturdays every month at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. We have gathered as a Catholic, pro-life community to pray for the preborn, pregnant mothers, those wounded by abortion, and a greater respect for all human life. Going forward, in addition to the Cathedral, the monthly Mass will also be held at different host parishes throughout the Archdiocese. Here is the spring 2024 schedule: • April 20, Incarnate Word (Chesterfield), 8:30 a.m. (Western Vicariate) • May 18, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (St. Charles), 8:15 a.m. (Rosary said prior to Mass) (Western Vicariate) • June 15: St. Ambrose (St. Louis City), 8 a.m. (Northern Vicariate)

The Abortion Healing Ministry (AHM) of the Archdiocese of St. Louis has an upcoming opportunity for healing for women wounded by abortion. During the Project Rachel Day of Hope & Healing on Saturday, May 18, women will encounter the merciful love of Jesus as they start or continue their healing journey. The $20 cost covers breakfast, lunch, and materials for the retreat held in a peaceful, prayerful setting in the St. Louis area; the exact location will be shared at registration. For more details or to sign up, contact 314.792.7565 or [email protected]. All inquiries and information are confidential.

Rite of Naming & Commendation will take place at the Church of the Magdalen (4924 Bancroft Ave, St. Louis, MO 63109) on Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m. which includes Mass. Developed by the Archdiocese of St. Louis to meet the needs of families whose child died before birth for any reason, the rite is open to parents and families of any religious background, whether their preborn loss was recent or long ago. Naming & Commendation gives them an opportunity to name the child, bring peaceful closure to great loss, and unite with our merciful God. For details, call 314.352.2111.

Women ages 18-45 are invited to experience a week in community and service with School Sisters of Notre Dame from July 14-20, 2024, at Whole Kids Outreach in Ellington, Missouri. Learn more and register by May 31 at ssnd.org/events/ssw24/.