Simon Says ECC 11015 Mueller Road is looking for a year round bus driver. 20+ hours a month during the school year and 25+ hours a week in the summer. This is a great part time position offering flexibility and fun! You would need a CDL Class B License with a P (passenger) endorsement. We would like someone with experience, dependable, flexible and enjoys children!!! Please call 314-842-3848 ext 300 and talk to Michele Snyder to learn more about this opportunity.

Each month since January 2000, the Archdiocese of St. Louis has held a pro-life Mass & Rosary on the third Saturday of each month at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. The next prayer event is December 16, starting with 8 a.m. Mass celebrated by Fr. Anthony Ritter, assistant director of vocations for the Archdiocese. Participants will then pray a pro-life Rosary following Mass for the following intentions: that all will recognize the dignity of preborn human life, for the end of legalized abortion in the U.S.; for all those facing unplanned pregnancies; for those caught up in the abortion industry, and that all those wounded by abortion will accept God's love and mercy. Contact [email protected] or 314.792.7555 for additional information.

On January 20 from 9am to 7pm, the Marianist Retreat and Conference Center in Eureka is offering a "Seeds of Healing through Faith, Hope, and Love" retreat. Losing a loved one to suicide or any tragic death is a pain that no one can prepare and is enough to make one doubt God’s presence in the situation. This day of reflection is designed to help in the journey through these emotions and come out renewed with confidence in God’s love. Member of our ministry team for this day will include Father Tom Miller (pastor of Our Lady Queen of Peace and St. Anthony Parishes), Deacon Robbie Lawson (Incarnate Word Parish) , Adam Bitter (Incarnate Word Parish), and the Jonah Prayer Teams from Incarnate Word, St. Alban Roe, and St. Anthony of Padua Parishes. There will be time for healing prayer, discussions, sharing, techniques for healthy outlet of emotions, and testimony. For more information or to register, please visit https://marianistretreat.com/events/seeds-of-healing-retreat-2024/

The Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help are celebrating the 800th anniversary of the gift of the nativity as we know it, given to us at Greccio in 1223 by St Francis of Assisi. Join us for a free nativity display in Kirkwood with more than 300 unique pieces from around the world. Tau Center will be open to the public on Saturday, December 9, and Sunday, December 10 between 11am and 4pm. Bring the whole family! This wheelchair accessible event features a special hands-on nativity room for young children. Experience the true meaning of Christmas at 335 S Kirkwood Rd behind Starbucks and Andy’s (between KinderCare and the American Legion on S Clay).

On the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, St. Louis Catholics and those across the country are uniting for the National Night of Prayer for Life for the 34th consecutive year. Starting Friday evening, December 8 until the early morning hours of Saturday, December 9, parishes throughout the Archdiocese of St. Louis will be praying for our "nation to renew its commitment to live the Gospel of Life." (Times and prayer format may vary per parish). Originating in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York in 1989, what started out as a local parish prayer initiative has now grown into a coast-to-coast event involving 700-plus parishes, Knights of Columbus chapters and other pro-life and Catholic organizations. The founders credit the intercession of Mary for its growth, specifically under her titles of the Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Guadalupe. Click here, then scroll for a list of participating parishes: https://www.archstl.org/respect-life-apostolate

Are you humble? Generous? Joyful? Authentic? Interested in growing in a community of Catholic young adults while serving youth in the Archdiocese of St. Louis? Serving as a Totus Tuus missionary is for you. Missionaries must be 1 year removed from high school, generally between the ages of 19 and 23

All are welcome to attend the Rite of Naming & Commendation, a prayer service developed by the Archdiocese of St. Louis to meet the needs of families whose child died before birth for any reason. Parents and families of any religious background are invited to attend, whether the loss was recent or long ago. Naming & Commendation will take place at St. Francis Borgia Parish on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 1 p.m., located at 115 Cedar Street, Washington, MO 63090. The Rite, celebrated by pastor Fr. Jeffrey Maassen, will offer parents and families and opportunity to name the child, bring peaceful closure to great loss, and unite with our merciful God. To RSVP, please contact Jane by Nov. 30 at 636.432.6781. Please call that same number for more information about the Dec. 3 event. To learn more about how to bring this Rite to your parish or church: • Email: [email protected] • Visit online: https://www.archstl.org/respect-life-apostolate/programs/pastoral-care

ITEST and the Magis Center Present the December 2nd webinar, “Science, Reason, and Faith: Discovering the Bible,” with presenters Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ and Dr. Thomas Sheahen. Learn more and register at https://faithscience.org/science-reason-faith/

Make plans to attend the Archdiocesan Adoption Mass on Sunday, Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, with Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski as the celebrant. This annual Mass is a celebration of all whose lives have been touched by adoption, organized by Good Shepherd Children & Family Services, and co-sponsored by the Office of Natural Family Planning and the Respect Life Apostolate. A special invitation is extended to birth parents and families who have adopted or who are in the process of adoption. A reception will be held directly following Mass in Boland Hall. For more information, contact Good Shepherd Children and Family Services (Joy Quante) at [email protected] or 314-854-5711.

The Annual Mass in Memory of Our Children will be celebrated on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 2 p.m. at the Basilica of St Louis, King of France, 209 Walnut St, Downtown St. Louis. Fr. Mitch Doyen will be the celebrant. This Mass is an annual tradition that provides families who have lost a child of any age with a way to include them in their Christmas celebrations. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Cindy Swain at (314)313-1701.

Your support is incredibly valuable to us, and it goes a long way in helping us raise awareness for Birthright St. Charles. We're offering our brand-new 2023 cards at a cost of just $10 for a package of 10 cards. Plus, if you'd like, you can also grab some of our 2022 cards at the same affordable rate of $5 for a package of 10. Consider selling these beautiful cards at your holiday events to support our cause. It's a wonderful way to share the holiday spirit and contribute to our mission.

Ste. Genevieve's 39th Annual Holiday Christmas Festival will be on December 2-3. - Valle Schools Craft Fair will be on December 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the gym. The following free concerts will perform at Ste. Genevieve Church December 3 - Southeast Chamber Choir Concert performed by SEMO State University at 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. - Pipe Organ Concert, performed by Matt Palisch, Professor of Organ for SEMO State University includes 19th & 20th century classical music & Christmas tunes at 3 p.m. Sunday, December 4 - Harp Solo performance by Celtic artist Chadie Fruehwald featuring Classical, Celtic & Christmas Music will perform at 3 p.m. - Ste. Genevieve Municipal Symphonic Wind Ensemble will perform at 4 p.m. The following free program will be at the DuBourg Centre on Sunday, December 3: - SEMO State University Steel Drum Band directed by Dr. Shane Mizicko at 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Register now for the November 18th ITEST webinar, “Education and Evangelization in the Age of AI: Promise and Perils” with presenters: Greg Miller and Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP Learn more and register at https://faithscience.org/education-age-of-ai/

An advent retreat, “Coming Home to Christ: The Journey Together,” will be offered from December 8-10 at the Marianist Retreat and Conference Center in Eureka, Mo. The retreat, led by Fr. Tom Santen, Lucia Signorelli and Steve Givens, will focus on our personal relationship with Christ, the still-point in an ever-turning world that often leaves us feeling confused, disconnected, lonely and lost. Through scripture-opening teaching, experiences of various kinds of contemplative prayer, quiet reflection and small group sharing, the retreat will encourage those present to consider what it means to embrace Jesus as their center and true home. The weekend will include time and space for both silence and fellowship. For more information or to register, visit the center’s website, https://marianistretreat.com/events/advent-retreat-2023/, or call Jennifer Duncan at (636) 938-5390.

Bulletin Announcement: The excellent programming of Covenant Network Catholic radio will keep you focused on the things that matter for eternity, your spiritual life. Pray the Holy Mass, the Rosary, the Angelus and the Divine Mercy Chaplet, each of which is broadcast daily. Many inspirational and educational programs will lift your heart throughout the day. Tune in to KHOJ 1460 AM or listen anytime on the Covenant Network app or at OurCatholicRadio.org

Young adults age 18+ are invited to online evening prayer with the School Sisters of Notre Dame on Tuesday, November 28 at 8pm ET / 7pm CT. There will be time for faith sharing with young adults and sisters from all across the U.S. and Canada. Learn more and register for the Zoom link at ssnd.org/events/11-28-23/.

Register now for the November 4th ITEST webinar, “Principles of Change: Teresa of Avila’s Carmelite Reform and Insights from Change Management” with presenter Dr. Kristina R. Olsen Learn more and register at https://faithscience.org/principles-of-change/. The first 100 ITEST Members who renew their membership for 2024 will receive a complimentary copy of Dr. Kristina Olsen's book.

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Please join us for our annual Concert of Negro Spirituals at St. Alphonsus Liguori “Rock” Catholic Church on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. The Negro Spiritual is a genre of Christian music that is associated with African Americans, which merged sub-Saharan African cultural heritage with the experiences of being held in bondage in slavery. Spirituals encompass the "sing songs," work songs, and plantation songs that evolved into the gospel songs in church. While they were often rooted in biblical stories, they also described the extreme hardships endured by enslaved African Americans. We are excited to highlight these important works of art once again. This is a free event however, a ‘free will’ offering will be collected a portion of which will go to support the music program of Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School. Our theme this year is “Over my head I hear music in the air!”

Father Donald Calloway, M.I.C. presents MARY, THE MASTERPIECE OF GOD, December 4, 2023 @ 7:00 p.m. Doors open @ 6:15 p.m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1020 W. Main St., Park Hills, MO 63601. Tickets $20.00 each. Book Sale & Signing Immediately after event in parish hall. Contact Mary Reed @ 618-691-8918 or Kristin Tate @ 573-631-6997

ASTL is the only accredited K-12 Catholic school for students with learning disabilities in the St. Louis region. The open house will be held on Sunday, November 5 from 12-3 pm

Help the St Cecilia community fix the roof of our beautiful church! Dinner Auction SAVE THE DATE - MAY 4TH 2024 - STARTS 6:00 PM. You can make your reservation at http://bidpal.net/fiesta2024, scanning the QR code on the flyer or CONTACT HEATHER AT 314-351-1318 EXT. 201 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Come enjoy our Trivia Night! November 18th at 7pm (doors open at 6pm) at St Cecilia Gym - 906 Eichelberger, St. Louis, MO 63111. Tickets are $30 per person, Tables of 8, Complimentary Beer and Soda with purchase of ticket. All are invited to bring food and snacks to share with your table. There will be a 50/50 and Heads or Tails games as well as a dessert auction at the end of the night. To make reservations visit http://bidpal.net/quiz23 or scan the QR code on the flyer. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Heather at 314-351-1318 ext. 201 or [email protected].

Experience SLUH at Open House on November 5th from 11:30-3. Meet student ambassadors, faculty, alumni, parents and coaches. Check out all the many opportunities to explore who you'll become at SLUH! No pre-registration is required.

Aquinas Institute of Theology's 29th Annual Great Preacher Award, a celebration of excellence in preaching and faith lived in word and in deed, will be held at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac on November 9, 2023, starting at 6 p.m. This year's honorees are the Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski, Archbishop of St. Louis, and Fr. Paul Whittington, OP, of St. Katharine Drexel parish in Chicago. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Aquinas Scholarship Fund, which enables Aquinas Institute to offer financial aid to future preachers, teachers, and Church leaders, many of whom would be otherwise unable to pursue theological studies.

The Mission Office seeks a Development Manager! To learn more and apply, visit archstl.org/job-opportunities.

The Archbishop Robert J. Carlson Adoption Fund, offered through the Archdiocese of St. Louis – Office of Natural Family Planning, is available to couples who have started the process of building their family through the loving choice of adoption. Since 2009, this grant has awarded nearly $250,000 total to 46 grant recipients–allowing 50 children to be adopted into their forever families. Email [email protected] with any questions. Applications, due November 1st, can be found here – bit.ly/ARJCgrantapp

The Rural Parish Clinic is seeking a Medical Clinic Nurse Administrator. To learn more and apply, please visit https://www.archstl.org/job-opportunities.

SEEK24 is a five-day conference by FOCUS Catholic for people of all ages, taking place at the Dome at America’s Center. You can expect talks from world-class speakers like Fr. Mike Schmitz, Emily Wilson, and John Johnson, daily mass and adoration with over 25,000 Catholics, a gathering with other Catholics from the St. Louis area including Archbishop Rozanski, and so much more! Please join us! Learn more at archstl.org/seek.

9TH ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY MASS If you were married at Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Historic Soulard and have or will be celebrating a five-year marker anniversary in 2023, you are invited to an Anniversary Mass to honor your marriage and renew your wedding vows on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the 5:00 p.m. Mass at Sts. Peter & Paul Church at the corner of 8th and Allen in Soulard. Please RSVP to Hilda Willman by Friday, October 27 at 314-231-9923 or [email protected]. Please include your first and last names, wedding month, day and year, number of years married and your contact information.