God desires to pour out upon each one of us a love that is deep and real. Lent is a time to look within at the things in our lives that may be an obstacle to receiving that love. Mother Lucy Lukasiewicz DLJC will be presenting a Spring Retreat on God’s Lavish Love. Come and receive the message in Romans 5:5 “hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us”. Come and receive the love that revives us and sets us on fire to share God’s message of Mercy and Hope with others. This commuter retreat will be held on March 19 and 20. There will be limited seating at the Cardinal Rigali Center, 20 Archbishop May Dr and will also be available by Zoom. Registration and more information may be found at archstl.org/renewal. This event is sponsored by the Catholic Renewal Center 314-731-6100.

The Institute for Theological Encounter with Science and Technology (ITEST) is hosting a webinar on Saturday, March 6, 2021 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. central (10:00 am to noon eastern). Male and Female He Created Them Understanding Gender Dysphoria Dr. Paul Hruz will present Medical Approaches to Alleviate Suffering from Gender Dysphoria. Fr. Philip Bochanski will present Authentic Pastoral Care in Light of Sexual Identity Discordance. Their presentations will be followed by discussion and Q&A. Registration is open at https://faithscience.org/gender-dysphoria/ The webinar fee is $10. (The following are admitted at no charge: ITEST members, medical students, priests, deacons, seminarians, and consecrated religious.) Donations are appreciated. Questions? Send an email to Sheila Roth at [email protected]

As you journey through Lent, hopefully your hearts and minds have settled into the pattern of prayerfulness and penance and planning to care for the poor. Covenant Network can help you stay the course during this season of self- denial with inspirational and devotional programming including the daily Mass, the Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet and other prayers. You can also hear faith-nourishing programs on Scripture, the saints and Church history. Tune into AM 1460 KHOJ this Lent to help prepare your heart for Easter.

Zechariah Men's Prayer Morning - Feb 27, 9 am. The morning is about sharing the story of an encounter with Christ one man at a time. It involves fellowship, a great talk, and prayer. Our special speaker is Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski. Due to COVID precautions there is no breakfast but also no charge for limited in-person seating in the Fleur de Lis Room at the Cardinal Rigali Center. Also find it on Facebook at www.facebook.com/stlrenewal. Reservations to [email protected], phone 636-215-0973, or fill out the online form at StlRenewal.Org/ZPB.

Drive-Thru Lenten Fish Fries: February 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19, 26. Hours 4 pm-7pm $ 10.00 Fried Basa or Cod or both; Cole slaw; vegetable of the day & pasta of the day. Web address for more info: olqpcodsquad.org

CRS Rice Bowl is the Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services. Through Rice Bowl, faith communities put their faith into action through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. CRS Rice Bowl begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021. 75 percent of Rice Bowl donations support CRS’s humanitarian relief programs in more than 100 different countries. Additionally, Catholic Relief Services allows each diocese that participates to keep 25% of the collection in the local community to be used for hunger and poverty alleviation efforts. In the Archdiocese of St. Louis, these funds support food pantries and other programs. For information about CRS Rice Bowl, go to crsricebowl.org.

The Institute for Theological Encounter with Science and Technology (ITEST) is hosting a webinar on Saturday, February 13, 2021 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. (central time). "Is it Moral to Take the COVID-19 Vaccine? A Constructive Dialogue" Dr. Melissa Moschella will present Why it is Morally Right to Take the COVID Vaccine, and Dr. Stacy Trasancos will present Scandal and the COVID-19 Vaccine Moral Calculus. Their presentations will be followed by discussion and Q&A. Registration is open at https://faithscience.org/covid-19-vaccine. The webinar fee is $10.00. (ITEST Members, medical students, and consecrated religious will be admitted at no charge.) Questions? Send an email to Sheila Roth at [email protected]

Following Jesus in Freedom and Love is a retreat offered by Fr. James Mason, President-Rector at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. This Lenten study is designed to help form individuals and parishes in this understanding of one’s identity and mission. The virtual platform of this retreat allows the faithful to participate at home, as a parish mission, or in private groups. A series of videos, with study guides to accompany each, address ways to grow in one’s relationship with Christ and live it out in this apostolic age. Visit kenrick.edu/following-jesus for all retreat content and for more information.

FAITH Alive in the Home, the Catholic family outreach ministry sponsored by the Archdiocese of St. Louis, is offering Coordinator/ Facilitator Training in a two-day on-line session to prepare parishioners as home visitors (faith facilitators) who support young parents as the first teachers of the faith for their children. DATES: 2 Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. -- February 27 and March 13 For more information and registration, email [email protected] or call 314-792-7612

The 6th Annual Joseph Challenge Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Joseph in Downtown St. Louis is scheduled for the weekend of May 1-2, 2021. Men ages 18 and up are invited to participate, especially this year which has been declared a Year of St. Joseph by Pope Francis. The pilgrimage is intended to challenge men to grow deeper in their faith. For more information and to register, visit josephchallenge.com.

Attention 7th -12th grade! Join other creative youth for an amazing Art Contest. Grand prize up to $500 with a matching donation to a Catholic Campaign for Human Development funded group. The theme this year is “Rebuilding Together at the Margins”. We want to see art, in the form of paintings, poems, presentations, videos, photos, drawings, drama, sculptures, stories, and songs, that tells the story of people that have been pushed further into the margins because of COVID-19 how we are called to help rebuild together. All projects due by March 1st, 2021.

Help local families move from homelessness to housing with needed cleaning supplies. St. Patrick Center is seeking donations of the following items for clients moving into apartments and homes: mops, buckets, brooms, all-purpose cleaner, bathroom cleaner, dish soap, paper towels and toilet paper. For more information, contact Katie Joseph at [email protected] or 314-802-1976.

Join young adults (19-39) throughout the archdiocese to pray for an end to abortion and promote a greater respect for all human life. This annual archdiocesan event, co-sponsored by the Office of Young Adult Ministry and Respect Life Apostolate, will be held on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. We’ll begin with a talk by Brian Westbrook (Coalition for Life St. Louis) followed by Adoration, the Rosary, and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Questions? More information? • Contact: [email protected] or 314.792.7555 • Visit online: https://stlyoungadults.com/calendar/young-adult-pro-life-holy-hour/ • Visit our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/867594807338869

Saturday, January 16, Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis (in-person and live-streamed) Join the Respect Life Apostolate for the Archdiocese of St. Louis Roe v. Wade Memorial Mass celebrated by Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski on Saturday, January 16 at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica. Mass will include the Pro-Life Generation Memorial and the LifeLine Coalition collection, which benefits over 10,000 local women and families annually. The Rosary and Benediction will follow Mass, which commemorates the 48th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision which legalized abortion on Jan. 22, 1973. • Live-stream the Mass at cathedralstl.org/live • Promote the Mass on social media at: https://www.facebook.com/events/681320415913059/ • More details available from the Respect Life Apostolate at 314.792.7555, [email protected] or STLRespectLife.org

Inspired by the popular Advent by Candlelight gatherings, Christmas in the Present is a collection of evenings sprinkled throughout the Advent Season hosted by Maria Rodgers O’Rourke, longtime speaker and retreat presenter. By purchasing a ticket and making a donation, you can support your parish or a nonprofit organization, while also enjoying a lovely evening with friends old and new... from the comfort of your own home! Sign up today at www.mariarodgersorourke.com/sign-up

St. Patrick Center needs sponsors for its annual Christmas Wishes Family Sponsorship Program, including “wish list” gifts for client families and gift cards for clients. St. Patrick Center distributed gifts to 425 families last year and the need looks to be even greater this year. To sponsor a family visit stpatrickcenter.org or contact Katie Joseph at (314) 802-1976 or [email protected]

A Compassion Morning – Finding Comfort and Peace during the Holidays- has been planned for all those who need help getting thru the holidays because of a new state of life, a grief from a loss, or navigating the difficulties that come about from strained family relations. We hope that many of you will join us on November 21st from 9am to noon at the Cardinal Rigali Center in the Archbishop May Room. Greg DeNeal and Donna O’Donnell will lead us in how to get thru the holidays with grace. Sponsored by the Catholic Renewal Center and the Office of Marriage and Family Life. Please RSVP to Jane Guenther at [email protected] or 314-792-7734.

Word Mission Sunday is October 18th. On this day, we respond, “Here I Am, Send Me,” to our baptismal call to mission, and we offer, at the Eucharistic celebration, our prayers and our generous financial support, through the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, to continue the mission of Jesus. We are “sent” out to witness to mission in the world through our prayers and sacrifices for our brothers and sisters around the world. As always, your prayers are your most treasured gift to the missions. Your prayers and financial help offered on World Mission Sunday support mission priests, religious sisters and brothers, and lay catechists who are Christ’s witnesses to a world so in need of His healing, love, and peace. For more information, please visit www.archstl.org/wms

Live from the Ritz Carlton on Sunday, October 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join us virtually for an inspirational day of prayer, dynamic speakers on the Gospel of Life, awards, and Walking with Mom's ministry partners! Register today at https://prolifestl.regfox.com/2020-respect-life-convention

All are invited to attend a webinar, "Do you want to be Genetically Engineered?" on Saturday, October 10, 2020, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. (central time). Fr. Kevin FitzGerald, SJ will open the webinar with his presentation "An Introduction to the Science and Ethics of Human Genetic Engineering.” Richard Doerflinger will then present "Human Gene Editing and Human Dignity,” and Tim Hunt will present “Gene Editing Clinical Progress and Regulatory Framework.” Each speaker’s presentation will be followed by Q&A. Registration is open at https://faithscience.org/genetic-engineering. Webinar fee is only $10.00. (ITEST Members and consecrated religious will be admitted at no charge.) Questions? Send an email to Sheila Roth at [email protected]

Please join us at a Troop Meeting / Event, or contact us at [email protected] for more information. Troop MO0777 is based at St. Paul’s parish in Fenton, MO. We are a small Troop, with about 18 girls currently registered. We would love to have you join us!! Upcoming dates: 9/26 9:30am Field Trip-Geology badge @ Mastadon State Park 10/3 8:00am Fundraiser-Garage Sale 10/9 6:00pm Meeting-TBD 10/24-25 TBD Camping Trip @ Washington State Park 11/13 6:00pm Meeting-TBD **All upcoming dates will be held outside. Masks and social distancing are required. We look forward to meeting you!! Website for more info: https://americanheritagegirls.org FAITH SERVICE FUN​

Are you age 13-39? Are you pro-life? Then enter the 2020 Respect Life Apostolate's Pro-Life Video Challenge and you could win a cash prize! Create a 1-5 minute video on the theme, “Walking with Moms.” Winners will be invited to our 44th Annual Convention on Sunday, October 18 at the Ritz Carlton, St. Louis. The winning video will be announced and played during the Convention and earn a $500 prize. The 2020 contest runs through Wednesday, September 30. Questions? Email [email protected] or visit online at: https://www.archstl.org/programs/education/pro-life-video-challenge

Please join Trinity Catholic High School for our annual auction, coming soon to a screen near you! To protect the health and well-being of our community, Trinity Catholic will be producing this year’s “Lights, Camera, Auction!” as a virtual event on October 24, 2020. With live-streamed segments scheduled throughout the evening, festivities will include a silent and live auction, Hollywood themed games, raffles and Angel Fund appeal, watch parties, and more. All proceeds support Trinity’s proud tradition of excellence in Catholic college preparatory education in North County. We thank World Wide Technology, our returning Presenting Sponsor for its generous support and commitment to our school and mission. We hope you will register, sponsor, or donate an auction item today at trinitycatholichigh.org! For additional information or questions, please contact special events coordinator Marjorie Pingel at [email protected] or call 314.810.4060.

Please join Trinity Catholic High School for our annual auction, coming soon to a screen near you! To protect the health and well-being of our community, Trinity Catholic will be producing this year’s “Lights, Camera, Auction!” as a virtual event on October 24, 2020. With live-streamed segments scheduled throughout the evening, festivities will include a silent and live auction, Hollywood themed games, raffles and Angel Fund appeal, watch parties, and more. All proceeds support Trinity’s proud tradition of excellence in Catholic college preparatory education in North County. We thank World Wide Technology, our returning Presenting Sponsor for its generous support and commitment to our school and mission. We hope you will register, sponsor, or donate an auction item today at trinitycatholichigh.org! For additional information or questions, please contact special events coordinator Marjorie Pingel at [email protected] or call 314.810.4060.

Please join Trinity Catholic High School for our annual auction, coming soon to a screen near you! To protect the health and well-being of our community, Trinity Catholic will be producing this year’s “Lights, Camera, Auction!” as a virtual event on October 24, 2020. With live-streamed segments scheduled throughout the evening, festivities will include a silent and live auction, Hollywood themed games, raffles and Angel Fund appeal, watch parties, and more. All proceeds support Trinity’s proud tradition of excellence in Catholic college preparatory education in North County. We thank World Wide Technology, our returning Presenting Sponsor for its generous support and commitment to our school and mission. We hope you will register, sponsor, or donate an auction item today at trinitycatholichigh.org! For additional information or questions, please contact special events coordinator Marjorie Pingel at [email protected] or call 314.810.4060.

Please join Trinity Catholic High School for our annual auction, coming soon to a screen near you! To protect the health and well-being of our community, Trinity Catholic will be producing this year’s “Lights, Camera, Auction!” as a virtual event on October 24, 2020. With live-streamed segments scheduled throughout the evening, festivities will include a silent and live auction, Hollywood themed games, raffles and Angel Fund appeal, watch parties, and more. All proceeds support Trinity’s proud tradition of excellence in Catholic college preparatory education in North County. We thank World Wide Technology, our returning Presenting Sponsor for its generous support and commitment to our school and mission. We hope you will register, sponsor, or donate an auction item today at trinitycatholichigh.org! For additional information or questions, please contact special events coordinator Marjorie Pingel at [email protected] or call 314.810.4060.

Please join Trinity Catholic High School for our annual auction, coming soon to a screen near you! To protect the health and well-being of our community, Trinity Catholic will be producing this year’s “Lights, Camera, Auction!” as a virtual event on October 24, 2020. With live-streamed segments scheduled throughout the evening, festivities will include a silent and live auction, Hollywood themed games, raffles and Angel Fund appeal, watch parties, and more. All proceeds support Trinity’s proud tradition of excellence in Catholic college preparatory education in North County. We thank World Wide Technology, our returning Presenting Sponsor for its generous support and commitment to our school and mission. We hope you will register, sponsor, or donate an auction item today at trinitycatholichigh.org! For additional information or questions, please contact special events coordinator Marjorie Pingel at [email protected] or call 314.810.4060.

Please join Trinity Catholic High School for our annual auction, coming soon to a screen near you! To protect the health and well-being of our community, Trinity Catholic will be producing this year’s “Lights, Camera, Auction!” as a virtual event on October 24, 2020. With live-streamed segments scheduled throughout the evening, festivities will include a silent and live auction, Hollywood themed games, raffles and Angel Fund appeal, watch parties, and more. All proceeds support Trinity’s proud tradition of excellence in Catholic college preparatory education in North County. We thank World Wide Technology, our returning Presenting Sponsor for its generous support and commitment to our school and mission. We hope you will register, sponsor, or donate an auction item today at trinitycatholichigh.org! For additional information or questions, please contact special events coordinator Marjorie Pingel at [email protected] or call 314.810.4060.

Please join Trinity Catholic High School for our annual auction, coming soon to a screen near you! To protect the health and well-being of our community, Trinity Catholic will be producing this year’s “Lights, Camera, Auction!” as a virtual event on October 24, 2020. With live-streamed segments scheduled throughout the evening, festivities will include a silent and live auction, Hollywood themed games, raffles and Angel Fund appeal, watch parties, and more. All proceeds support Trinity’s proud tradition of excellence in Catholic college preparatory education in North County. We thank World Wide Technology, our returning Presenting Sponsor for its generous support and commitment to our school and mission. We hope you will register, sponsor, or donate an auction item today at trinitycatholichigh.org! For additional information or questions, please contact special events coordinator Marjorie Pingel at [email protected] or call 314.810.4060.

Please join Trinity Catholic High School for our annual auction, coming soon to a screen near you! To protect the health and well-being of our community, Trinity Catholic will be producing this year’s “Lights, Camera, Auction!” as a virtual event on October 24, 2020. With live-streamed segments scheduled throughout the evening, festivities will include a silent and live auction, Hollywood themed games, raffles and Angel Fund appeal, watch parties, and more. All proceeds support Trinity’s proud tradition of excellence in Catholic college preparatory education in North County. We thank World Wide Technology, our returning Presenting Sponsor for its generous support and commitment to our school and mission. We hope you will register, sponsor, or donate an auction item today at trinitycatholichigh.org! For additional information or questions, please contact special events coordinator Marjorie Pingel at [email protected] or call 314.810.4060.