Join us at Creve Coeur Lake on June 4 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. Contact us at [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities. Proceeds enable women who are financially stressed by an unplanned pregnancy to continue their education and secure better lives for themselves and their families.

Project Rachel, an Abortion Healing Ministry program of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, is holding a Day of Hope and Healing for women on Saturday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The day retreat, which includes Mass, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and a light lunch, will be held in a confidential, prayerful setting in the St. Louis area. The cost is $25 per person, with financial scholarships available. Marisol Pfaff, Project Rachel coordinator and certified spiritual director, and Fr. Mark Madden, spiritual advisor to the Respect Life Apostolate, will help participants realize the hope, love, and mercy of Jesus Christ. • Encourage those wounded by abortion to accept this opportunity for healing by contacting 314.406.0815 or [email protected] • Help spread the word on social media here: https://www.facebook.com/events/854061581968467/ • To learn more about Project Rachel and the archdiocesan Abortion Healing Ministry visit https://www.archstl.org/hope-healing

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in New Melle, MO will hold their Spring Sausage Dinner on Sunday, April 24, 2022, serving from 11:00am to 6:00 pm. Whole hog pork sausage dinners include homemade bread and desserts. Carry-outs and outdoor dining available . Adult dinners - $14 ($13 if ordered and paid by April 21); children ages 6 to 12- $7; ages 5 and under eat free. Activities include craft bazaar, country store, pull tabs, quilt raffle, wine and beer garden, livers and gizzards, live music and two raffles: “The Bonanza Extravaganza” (early bird $100 cash drawing on Tuesday, April 19) and “The BIG 50/50 Cash Drawing”. Handicap parking and free shuttle service on the premises will be available. Join us for the entire day, starting with Mass at 7:30 or 10am. Our church and hall are located at the intersection of Highway Z and Highway D, just 7 miles south of I-70 on Highway Z; 10 miles west of Highway 94 on Highway D. For more information call 636-398-5270.

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.

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Our Lady’s Inn, the Angel Gala will be held Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Old Warson Country Club. Please join us in honoring Sam and Gloria Lee and listening to an inspiring talk from special guest speaker Dr. Ben Carson. Tickets start at $200 per person. Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information or to register, visit https://ourladysinn.org/angel-gala-2022/ or call Katrina at 314.736.1544.

Covenant Network Catholic Radio offers a variety of informative and inspiring programs to help focus on prayer, fasting and almsgiving which form the core of activities for Christians during Lent. In addition to the daily Holy Mass, join in praying the Rosary, the Angelus and the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Listen on the radio at AM 1460, on the Covenant Network app, or on your mobile device or at OurCatholicRadio.org. Tune in this Lent to help prepare your heart for the great celebration of Easter.

Young adults ages 18-45 are invited to join the members of the North American Vocation Team on Tuesday, March 22 from 7-8 p.m. for evening prayer via Zoom. Participants will share in our daily communal prayer to experience this important aspect of SSND life. Based on the Liturgy of the Hours, the online evening prayer typically lasts about an hour and includes scripture, psalm responses, the Magnificat, personal and communal intercessory prayers as well as time for faith sharing. Please register in advance for the Zoom link at https://ssnd.org/events/03-22-22/.

Spend a peaceful weekend with our Lord in silence, contemplation and prayer at the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola as preached by the priests of Miles Christi, October 28-30, 2022 @ LaSalle Retreat Center. For more information you can call Peggy Stewart at 314-570-4421 OR to register online visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/event/glencoe-mo-1/

The Young Catholic Musicians orchestra and choir will be holding auditions during March. Contact Fr. Bruce Forman at [email protected] or 314-231-7464 to schedule an audition. Ages 10 - 17. The YCM leads music for Mass once each month at churches in the Archdiocese. For more information, go to youngcatholicmusicians.org.

Frank Runyeon has won national acclaim for his work as a translator and performer of Biblical texts. For more than 25 years, Frank has performed the gospel for hundreds of thousands of people in almost every state in America, earning rave reviews. Frank is perhaps still best known for his many roles on television as Steve Andropoulos on As the World Turns opposite Meg Ryan. He next appeared for four years as Father Michael Donnelly on Santa Barbara, and as tycoon Simon Romero on General Hospital, opposite Emma Samms. Frank has now translated and adapted seven Biblical texts for performance as one-man dramas. He will present two of those dramas for us, as well as a presentation on the subject of mass media. PARISH MISSION MARCH 14, 15, 16 LUKE: STORIES ON THE ROAD, Monday, March 14, 2022, at 7pm, SERMON ON THE MOUNT, Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 7pm, and HOLLYWOOD vs. FAITH: The Struggle to Live Faithfully in the Media Age on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 7pm.

Please join us on Sunday, March 20 to pray a Living Rosary honoring St. Joseph, one of the most beloved saints of all Christians, but especially loved among Italian-Americans. St. Joseph, the patron of workers, is also the protector of the family. All those who attend will receive a loaf of Blessed St. Joseph Bread! Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Our Lady of the Presentation 8860 Tudor, Overland, MO 63114 314-427-0486 Fish Fry Adult Plate: Fish and Two Sides (fried or baked), hand cut. Smaller Plate available Jumbo Shrimp Dinner (6 piece) 2 sides Fish per Pound Grilled Cheese Sandwich Shrimp (sold by piece) Sides by the quart, pint or 6oz. French fries, augratin potatoes, Macaroni and cheese, baked beans, green beans and cole slaw Dessert Donated desserts are appreciated. Dine in Dinners include: Coffee or Tea Carry outs available. MC/Visa Accepted Handicap Accessible. Limited amount of table seating. Mask are appreciated. Nice Atmosphere Friendly

Join St. Margaret of Scotland Living Justice Ministries Immigration Team for a two-night, virtual presentation on human trafficking. Participants will learn about its impact on victims & society, hear how area organizations are addressing the problem, & discover opportunities to personally take action in St. Louis & beyond. March 15 | 6:30-8pm | “It’s Here, It’s Now” Hear presentations from International Institute, St. Louis County police, a survivor of human trafficking, & the National Council of Jewish Women. Q&A & advocacy opportunities are included. March 22 | 6:30-8pm | “It’s Here, Let’s Act” Engage in small groups with representatives from Healing Action, Covering House, International Institute, Covenant House, & Gateway Human Trafficking--hear what they are about, ask questions, & learn about volunteer or advocacy opportunities. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/human-trafficking-its-here-its-now-lets-act-tickets-267084566127

The St. Louis Life Runners chapter and Respect Life Apostolate are teaming up to show the film Unplanned at the Cardinal Rigali Center on Friday, March 4 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Fleur de Lis Room. Unplanned is the powerful pro-life film depicting the true story of Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood director turned national pro-life advocate and author. The 2019 film carries a message of hope, conversion, and redemption for anyone in need of God's grace and mercy. The showing is free with popcorn and drinks provided. Permission slips for those under 17 are required and are included in the flyer here: https://www.archstl.org/Portals/0/agency/1000267-respectlife/ArchLifeRunnersYouthMovieNight.pdf?ver=2022-02-25-102711-397 For more information, contact [email protected]

For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,” - Matthew 25:35 The Food Pantry program at Sts Joachim and Ann Care Service is seeking volunteers. We have volunteer positions open for drivers, mobile food pantry crew members, and office support. In addition to weekly volunteers, we are also seeking volunteers to fill in when needed. Please call 636-441-1302 ext. 225 to volunteer or for more information. The Care Service is a non-profit dedicated to serving those in crisis and preventing homelessness and hunger in St. Charles, Lincoln, and Warren Counties. The Care Service operates food pantries in both St. Charles and Elsberry and is launching a mobile food pantry to reach areas of the tri-county area with limited access to food.

Are you curious about religious life or how to discern God's will in your life? Women ages 18-45 are invited to a casual, online conversation with the School Sisters of Notre Dame on Wednesday, March 9 at 7pm CT. Bring your questions - we promise to be joyful and alive! Register by March 7 at ssnd.org/events/3-9-22.

Join us Saturday, March 19, 2022, from 9:00 to 11:00 am central. Presenters: Joe P. Provenzano, Ron D. Morgan, and Dan R. Provenzano ​ ITEST has the challenge to engage the young and the old by showing how science and faith are compatible. In this webinar we will discuss what the Philosophy of Conscious Energy is and how it can help ITEST with this challenge. Prior to the March 19th webinar, order the book, Conscious Energy and the Evolution of Philosophy from En Route Books and Media at https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/consciousenergy. ITEST members have received a free copy of this book. Become a member at https://faithscience.org/membership-information and we will mail you a complimentary copy of this book. There is no charge for this webinar, but donations are appreciated. ​ Register at https://faithscience.org/conscious-energy/ ​ Questions? Contact Sheila Roth​​ at [email protected]

You are invited to an event that provides an atmosphere of love and learning to discuss fertility and to promote communication between mother and daughter. Presented by a registered nurse, an adult woman and joined by a teen on a panel for questions and answers, the programs emphasizes respect, understanding and appreciation for God’s gift of sexuality, as well as age-appropriate information on the function of the female reproductive system. For girls 10 to 12 year-old, the program will focus on: changes in girls’ bodies as they enter puberty, modesty, values, plans of action, and the sacredness of human life. On-Line Reservations are required. The event is virtual and costs $35 per family. Date: Sunday, March 20, 2022 Time: 1:00 to 3:15 p.m. Reservations: Go to mercy.net/fertilitycare

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Once again Covid prevents us from being together at our annual Spring Card Party. In order to raise much needed funds, we are going virtual with our Party RAFFLE! For every $50 donation, your name will be entered to win one of 9 fabulous prizes. Drawing to be held on March 16. Visit https://birthrightstl.org/spring-card-party/ or email [email protected] for more information. For every $50 contribution,

CRS Rice Bowl begins on Ash Wednesday, March 2, 2022. 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. Please support CRS Rice Bowl in your parish and school.

Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church is looking for a Director of Youth Ministry to help lead our young people. This person will be responsible for both a middle and high school youth program. Elements of the program include, but are not limited to, assisting with weekly liturgies and leading weekly meetings, catechesis, service projects and other elements. Specific elements are Luke 18 Retreat, the Steubenville Retreat, March for Life, and others. The candidate will recruit, train and supervise a core team of volunteers to assist in the ministry. The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or 5 years of experience with notes of recommendation. Salary and benefits (health insurance and retirement) determined by archdiocesan standards and are based on education and experience. Please email a cover letter and resume to [email protected], Deadline to apply is February 28, 2022 with an anticipated hire date of May, 2022.

Saint Louis Counseling, a federated mental-health/counseling agency of Catholic Charities of St. Louis, is currently hiring part-time Client Intake Specialists at three of our seven office locations. Join our dynamic, mission-driven agency that provides counseling services to more than 7,000 individuals and families of all ages, throughout the Archdiocese. All our employment opportunities can be found at: SaintLouisCounseling.org/employment-hr/

Join us on Sunday, March 20th, from 11am - 4pm, for our Drive Thru Chicken Dinner. The price is $12 (Cash or Check), and all meals will receive 1/2 Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Corn, Rosy Applesauce, Dinner Roll, and an Apple Turnover. We hope to see you there!

The School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) invite women ages 18-45 to an online retreat. "Grounded in the Heartbeat of God" Sunday, February 27 from 1-4 p.m. CST via Zoom. Sister Kathleen Storms, SSND, will facilitate the retreat. More information and registration for the Zoom link is available at ssnd.org/events/2-27-22. Registration will close Friday, February 25.

Register for a webinar presented by the Institute for Theological Encounter with Science and Technology (ITEST). Transhumanism and Transcendence: What are We Becoming? with presenters Sister Ilia Delio, OSF, and Nicholas Sparks​ Join us on Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 9:00 to 11:00 am central. This webinar will focus on the philosophical movement of Transhumanism and its quest to transcend biological limits toward enhanced life. The emphasis on transhumanist transcendence will be compared to the hybridity of posthumanism. Both movements will be contextualized within an evolutionary framework. The webinar fee is $10. Free of charge: ITEST members, clergy, seminarians, and consecrated religious. Donations are appreciated. Register at https://faithscience.org/transhumanism/ Questions? Contact Sheila Roth​​ at [email protected]

Engaged couples are invited to complete their Marriage Preparation at a special Marriage Preparation Retreat on April 23 & 24, at Saints Peter & Paul Parish presented by the Archdiocese of St Louis, Office of Marriage & Family Life. Invite Christ to be the center of your marriage. For more information: ArchStL.org/sacraments/marriage or call 314.792.7178

Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service is looking for a Food Pantry Operations Assistant (for up to 24 hours a week). This person will be responsible for assisting in managing the food pantry’s daily facility operations, including food distributions, pickups, donations, and deliveries, ensuring all food is sorted and stored in a safe and sanitary manner; and ensuring safety and security procedures are followed. Evening hours and some weekend hours are required. For more information or details on how to apply visit https://www.jacares.org/about-us/career-opportunities/.

Respect for the Dignity of persons is a Principle of Catholic Social Teaching and one ignored by traffickers who treat persons as commodities. Join us in abolishing this horrific crime. U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking is a 501 c (3) organization, 2039 N Geyer Road, St. Louis, MO 63131 (sistersagainsttrafficking.org) Enero - El respeto por la dignidad de las personas es un principio de la doctrina social católica y es ignorado por los traficantes que tratan a las personas como mercancías. Únase a nosotros para abolir este horrible crimen. U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking es una organización 501 c (3), 2039 N Geyer Road, St. Louis, MO 63131 (sistersagainsttrafficking.org)

Living our call as SSND: Transformative education on the margins The School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) invite single women ages 18-45 to an online presentation Wednesday, January 19 at 7 p.m. CST to learn more about SSND and their ministry with and among those who are poor and marginalized. More information and registration for the Zoom link is available at ssnd.org/events/1-19-22.