37th Annual Holiday Christmas Festival will be on Saturday, December 4 & Sunday, December 5 in Ste. Genevieve, MO. The following FREE Concerts will perform at Ste. Genevieve Catholic Church (49 DuBourg Place, Ste. Genevieve, MO). Saturday, December 4 -SEMO State University Chamber Choir will perform at 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. -Pipe Organ Concert performed by Matt Palisch, Professor of Organ from SEMO State University will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, December 5 -Harp Solo performance by Celtic Artist, Chadie Fruehwald at 3 p.m. -Ste. Genevieve Municipal Band Symphonic Wind Ensemble will perform at 4 p.m. The following FREE Program will be at the DuBourg Centre (305 Merchant St., Ste. Genevieve, MO) on Sunday, December 5: -SEMO State University Steel Drum Band will perform at 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. Valle Schools Market & Craft Fair will be on Saturday, December 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, December 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Valle Schools Gym (40 North 4th St., Ste. Genevieve, MO).

Sts Joachim and Ann Care Service needs you! The Care Service pantry is looking for people to be the hands and feet of Christ. The Care Market in Elsberry needs assistance to provide nutritious food to those in need in our community. You can volunteer as your schedule allows whether that is once a week or once a month. Please call Rob Davis at 636-441-1302 ext. 225 to find out how you can serve a son, a mother or a grandparent who is need.

OUR LADY OF THE PRESENTATION LOOKING FOR TRIVIA ENTHUSIASTS! THEME: THANKSGIVING Date: Sat. 11/20/21 Time: Doors open 6 Games start 7pm BOWL A TURKEY, WIN A TURKEY RAFFLE BASKETS, ATTENDANCE PRIZES, 50/50, HEADS AND TAILS GREAT CATEGORIES-8 ROUNDS OF TRIVIA GREAT FAMILY FUN FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY FEEL FREE TO BRING YOUR OWN SNACKS COST: $20.00 PER PERSON: $160.00 PER TABLE. ENTRY FEE INCLUDES: FREE BEER, SODA, WATER, AND POPCORN Please RSVP WITH NAME AND NUMBER [email protected]/314-427-0486x201. Pay at the door or send in a check. Chairlift is available. Must be 21. You can have more than 8 at a table but cannot win. OUR LADY OF THE PRESENTATION 8860 TUDOR ST LOUIS , MO 63114 314-427-0486 X201

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis is having a HUGE sale on Sunday, December 12, 2021 from 9am - 2pm. Most items are up to 75% off. Complimentary coffee and donuts

Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski will preside at a Prayer Service for Spiritual Healing on Monday, November 22, at 7:00 pm, at St. Alphonsus Rock Liguori Church, 1118 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri 63106 Please enter the Church at doors on Cook Ave. All victims/survivors of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse by anyone - clergy, family, friends, co-workers or strangers - are invited to attend the prayer service. In addition, family members and friends of survivors are encouraged to participate, as well as those who are involved in helping abused people, and who want to pray for healing, reconciliation, and the prevention of abuse. The Office of Child and Youth Protection, in collaboration with the Office of Sacred Worship, is organizing and sponsoring the prayer service. For more information, please contact Carol Brescia, Victim Assistance Coordinator in the Office of Child and Youth Protection, at [email protected] or 314-378-3627.

The Annual Mass in Memory of Our Children will be celebrated on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the Old Cathedral, 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 with a way to include them in their Christmas celebrations. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Cindy Swain at (314)313-1701.

Give thanks together with other young adults and the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) North American Vocation Team during online evening prayer, November 21 or 23 at 7 p.m. CT. Please register in advance to receive the Zoom link at ssnd.org/events.

Register for the next webinar presented by the Institute for Theological Encounter with Science and Technology (ITEST). “Do You Believe? The Theology and Science of the Eucharist” Join us on Saturday, November 20, 2021 from 9:00 to 11:00 am central. Dr. Stacy Trasancos will present “The Data from the Eucharistic Miracles” Msgr. Eugene Morris will present “At the Church’s Foundation: the Lord’s Real Presence” The webinar fee is $10. Free of charge: ITEST members, clergy, seminarians, and consecrated religious. Donations are appreciated. Register at https://faithscience.org/eucharist/ Questions? Contact Sheila Roth at [email protected]

Saint Louis Counseling is a recognized leader of Parenting the Love and Logic Way. Our simple, practical and easy techniques teach children how to become more responsible and create a positive atmosphere where everyone wins. Encouraging the home-school connection and promoting collaboration among parents, teachers and kids creates a positive atmosphere where everyone wins. How? Love allows children to grow through their mistakes. Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices. It’s never too late for parents to begin using the Parenting the Love and Logic Way techniques, whether you have a teenager or toddler. Join us for practical, easy-to-use solutions to some of the most common challenges facing parents, grandparents and anyone who cares for children. You will learn effective strategies for children of all ages. 2021 Parenting the Love and Logic Way Class Schedule: November 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 | 6:00-8:00 p.m. Saint Louis Counseling O’Fallon Office: 311 South Main, Suite 100, O’Fallon, MO 63366 Facilitated by: Nathan Larson, MSW, LCSW Call to Register: 636.281.1990 | Classes fill quickly!

YCP St. Louis is now recruiting for Chapter Leadership roles! Have you ever wondered about growing your faith and your career at the same time? As a director or co-director, you will: Impact your peers and the church Form friendships rooted in faith Develop professional and leadership skills Receive a complimentary YCP membership Apply by October 29 for one or more positions - https://www.ycpstlouis.org/cpages/leadership-roles

Saint Louis Counseling a Catholic Charities agency is currently seeking multiple candidates to join our team! Therapist Opportunities: • Part Time Clinical Therapists for Offices • Full or Part Time Clinical Therapists within the School Partnership Program Administrative Opportunities: • Part Time Client Intake Specialists (Florissant, O’Fallon, MO) • Full Time Client Intake Specialist (South County) Please click the following link to view the details of our current employment opportunities: https://saintlouiscounseling.org/employment-hr/

We have created a movement called "Vibin Apparel Movement" with the mission to help children in need by donating one shirt for every shirt sold. We hand deliver them to children in need in poverty-stricken areas and shelters in different areas each month. Our goal is to cultivate change through good vibes, kindness, and giving back to children all over the world. Please email us to submit donations or place orders. Thank you for all of your help! www.vibinapparelmovement.com

Unsure how to make a difference for your future, your family and your community? Attend a FREE Estate and Legacy Planning Educational Presentation to learn about estate planning for every adult, not just the rich. Topics covered will include wills & trusts, providing for family and loved ones, estate/legacy planning tools and options, and leaving a legacy. Presentation will be held at Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service (4116 McClay Road) on Wednesday, October 20th at 7:00 p.m. Presenter: Rudy D. Beck, Estate Planning Attorney.

For couples planning their weddings, wanting a natural way to plan their families, or having difficulty conceiving, please visit: http://stlouisnfp.org or to schedule an appointment: http://bit.ly/NFPintro . Introductory classes are held weekly on line and at a variety of locations throughout the Archdiocese.

The annual White Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis is on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. A reception follows Mass in Boland Hall, located near the Cathedral. Please note that tickets or online reservations are currently not necessary for any Masses at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis. The Archdiocese will follow the guidance of the city of St. Louis with regard to mask requirements. This Mass is associated with Saint Luke, the patron saint of physicians and surgeons, whose feast day is October 18. White Masses were traditionally celebrated on the Feast of Saint Luke in hospitals, chapels, parish churches, cathedrals, and everywhere that health care workers routinely gathered with their chaplains. White Masses honor all those who work in health care – from nurses and physicians to lab workers. It takes its name from the white coat most commonly worn by those in the medical field. Direct any questions to Jennifer Stanard at 314.792.7812 or [email protected]

Did you make a Search Retreat in the 1970s-80s? If so, we would like to invite you to a reunion. The date is Sunday, November 14, 2021 at St. Simon the Apostle Church, 11011 Mueller Rd., 63123. We will begin with a Mass of Thanksgiving at 1:30pm followed by a reception lasting until 4:00pm. If you are interested, you can email Fr. Tom Santen ([email protected] org) or Ms.Teresa Roberson-Mullins ([email protected]) You can join the facebook group (https:www.facebook.com/groups/192515887451947 fur further information. We hope you will join us.

Bring your friends and join us at St. Louis University High for our 94th Annual Fall Social (formerly known as Card Party)! This fun-filled event will be held in the Si Commons Sunday, October 3 from 11:00am-2:30pm. Reservations $10 per person. Optional lunch for an additional $10 per person. Come out and eat, play and shop! https://www.sluh.org/cf_forms/view.cfm?formID=276 IMPORTANT NOTE: You must bring either proof of at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, or proof of a negative COVID-19 Diagnostic Test obtained within 72 hours of this event. Photos of your documents are accepted as well. Masks are required except when eating or drinking.

The Archdiocesan Red Mass is Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a reception; it will be celebrated at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis. Please note that tickets or online reservations are currently not necessary for any Masses at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis. The Archdiocese will follow the guidance of the city of St. Louis with regard to mask requirements. The Most Reverend Shelton Fabre of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux will serve as homilist. Bishop Fabre is a member of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Cultural Diversity in the Church and serves as chair of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Subcommittee for African-American Catholics. The Red Mass is celebrated annually for judges, prosecutors, attorneys, law school professors and students, and government officials. You may direct any questions to Jennifer Stanard at 314.792.7812 or [email protected]

St. Mark BBQ & Cornhole Tourney Saturday, September 25, 2021, 3 - 7 pm on St. Mark Parish Grounds (4220 Ripa Avenue / St. Louis, MO 63125). Grilling pork steaks, hamburgers, bratwursts & hotdogs to be served with BBQ baked beans, homemade coleslaw, & chips. All items available for carryout. There will be limited outdoor seating available. CORNHOLE Tourney will take place in conjunction with the BBQ. It is sponsored by St. Mark Athletic Association. Entry fee is $20 per team. Questions / Reservations, call Tim at 314.941.2463.

St. Joseph Church, 15 St. Joseph Street, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 will have a Fall Festival Dinner, Raffle and Country Store which will be held on Sunday, September 19, 2021, between the hours of 11 am and 4 pm. The menu includes Fried Chicken, Kettle Beef, Liver Dumplings, Homemade Desserts and Drinks. Our Raffle prizes are: $700 cash, $300+ Misc. Gift Cards, $150 Lottery Scratcher Tickets, $100 Gas Money from Chuck & BJ’s, and a $100 Save-A-Lot Gift Card. For more info, please call 573.358.2112.

Are you called to accompany others on their faith journey to a deeper intimacy with Christ? Christian Spiritual Direction is a ministry of holy listening. The Spiritual Direction school will consist of 30 weeks of classes and six months of supervised practicum. Classes are held at the Cardinal Rigali Center and begin Tuesday evenings January 2022 and continue through the end of August. Applications are due September 30, 2021. Find more information and the application at https://www.archstl.org/catholic-renewal-center/certificate-in-spiritual-direction

New to STL? Newly graduated? Wanting to reconnect to Catholic young adults? Join us for a night full of worship, community, and fun! On September 17th, all young adults are welcome to our first “New to St. Louis Young Adult Mass” at 7pm and the Church of the Magdalene in The Southampton. After mass, join us to learn about the young adult ministries and parishes throughout the Archdiocese. We will conclude the night with the Cardinals game being live-streamed outside on the projector screen under the patio lights. Bring a lawn chair, snacks, and a drink (alcohol is permitted) for after mass. See more at https://stlyoungadults.com/calendar/new-to-st-louis-young-adult-mass/

Please join us for our 3-day Parish Picnic this year!!

Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service’s 17th Annual Golf Outing Join us on September 13th at Bogey Hills Country Club for a round of golf at Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service’s 17th Annual Golf Outing. With your help, we can raise critical funds to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most in our local community. Proceeds from the event help us continue our mission to fight homelessness and hunger in St. Charles, Lincoln, and Warren counties. Register online at www.jacares21.givesmart.com. Printable registration and sponsorship forms are available under the event tab at www.jacares.org. Registration deadline has been extended through August 31st. Not a golfer? Join us for dinner following the Golf Outing. Dinner-only reservations are available for only $50/person. Sponsorships and silent auction items are still needed. Questions? Please contact us at (636) 441-1302, ext. 300 or email [email protected]

Life in the Spirit Seminar - Tuesday mornings 10am to noon, Sept 28 thru Nov 9 at the Catholic Renewal Center (1406 S. Sappington Rd. Crestwood 63126). The Life in the Spirit Seminar is a Catholic, scripturally-based process of seven teaching sessions, each building upon the previous session. It includes speakers, scripture, music, prayer, and small group discussion. Anyone who wants to deepen their relationship with God the Father, God the Son, and especially God the Holy Spirit is welcomed to attend. There are no pre-requisites. Please register online at archstl.org/renewal or call 314-731-6100.

Compassion Group – Sanctuary - for all family members who are dealing with mental illness. Please join us if you are interested in coming together to share, heal, and discover what God, Scripture, and the Church have to say in light of the experiences of mental health challenges. The Catholic Renewal Center is offering monthly meetings the third Tuesday of the month 7pm to 9pm starting September 21, 2021. The meetings will take place at the Catholic Renewal Center 1406 S. Sappington Rd, St. Louis 63126. This group is facilitated by Fr. Dan Shaughnessy. Please register with Jane Guenther at [email protected] or at 314-792-7734.

Surviving Divorce – BEHOLD Ministry is hosting “Surviving Divorce: Hope and Healing for the Catholic Family,” an 11 week DVD program featuring Catholic experts and lay men and women on the journey to healing. The program is intended for anyone going through the divorce process now or those who have been divorced for many years. A program is beginning at the Cardinal Rigali Center (20 Archbishop May Dr.) Thursday, September 9, 2021 from 7pm to 9pm. Contact Don Gayou at [email protected] or call 314.406.3098 to register or for more information.

Study. Connect. Transform. These words describe the mission of the The Cornerstone Catholic Scripture Study. We invite you to join us for our upcoming study of The Book of Genesis, as we journey from God's creation of the world through the lives of the early Patriarchs. This study is for men and women who wish to deepen their faith through an increased knowledge of the inspired Word of God which can transform your heart and mind. Weekly meetings will be held from early September -Thru March . For more information about branch locations and TIMES please visit our website at www.thecornerstonescripturestudy.org or call 877-7 THE WORD

All first responders and their families are invited to the Blue Mass to be celebrated at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a reception. Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski is the celebrant and homilist at this Mass. The Archdiocese will follow the guidance of the city of St. Louis with regarding to mask requirements. We invite all first responders to wear uniforms, gather ahead of time in front of the Cathedral Basilica and process into the Cathedral at the beginning of the Mass. Special prayers will be offered for our first responders, and they will be recognized during the Mass. The Blue Mass is a Mass celebrated annually in the Catholic Church for those employed in the field of public safety, i.e. police officers, firefighters, 911 operators, EMS personnel, and all first responders. It gets its name from the blue uniforms worn by so many public safety personnel. The Mass dates back to 1934 and calls forth in us a greater awareness of and gratitude for the lives of those who serve us so faithfully. You may direct any questions to Jennifer Stanard at 314.792.7812 or [email protected]

Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 9:00 to 11:00 am central. The Psychology of Pornography; An Interactive Presentation​ Join presenter, Dr. Chiara Simeone-DiFrancesco, as she discusses why persons of both sexes engage in pornography, and how it affects their relationships. This will be an interactive webinar. The webinar fee is $10. (No charge for ITEST members, clergy, seminarians, and consecrated religious.) Donations are appreciated. Register for the webinar at https://faithscience.org/psychology/