Certificate in Spiritual Direction - 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 2021 and continue through the end of August. Applications are due September 30, 2020. Find more information and the application at https://www.archstl.org/catholic-renewal-center/certificate-in-spiritual-direction

Our Lady of Life, a senior independent living apartments, is having a MOVE IN SPECIAL! We have spacious, one bedroom apartments with or without balconies available. Please call 314-447-6305 or email [email protected] for questions and to schedule a tour today! We are a fee based community and our entrance fees start at $95k.

Join Young Adult Catholic Professionals for our Launch Event via Zoom From 6:30-8:30pm on Thursday, 08/13 This executive speaker event will feature Cardinal Dolan. YCP was founded in 2010 to help young professionals connect with one another and maintain their Catholic faith while pursuing demanding careers. Our mission is to encourage young adult professionals to “Work in Witness for Christ.” YCP brings young adults together for speaker events, panel discussions, and networking in order to foster Catholic Identity, to encourage community, and to inspire a call to action. Like our Facebook page: YCP St. Louis or check out our website ycpstlouis.org for more information on events and how to register. If you have any questions, please email Haley Eschbacher at [email protected]

St. Patrick Center needs your help stocking its food pantry for people experiencing homelessness. The most-needed items are canned meats, fruit, pasta and chili; boxed dinners (Hamburger Helper or macaroni and cheese); pancake mix and syrup; and non-sugary cereal. Deliver items to St. Patrick Center's Donation Center (back dock) Monday through Friday, from 8am to 4pm. For more information, please contact Katie Joseph at (314) 802-1976 or [email protected]

St. Patrick Center needs your help stocking its food pantry for people experiencing homelessness. The most-needed items are canned meats, fruit, pasta and chili; boxed dinners (Hamburger Helper or macaroni and cheese); pancake mix and syrup; and non-sugary cereal. Deliver items to St. Patrick Center's Donation Center (back dock) Monday through Friday, from 8am to 4pm. For more information, please contact Katie Joseph at (314) 802-1976 or [email protected]

If you or someone you know graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1970 and haven't already been contacted about our 50th reunion on October 2, 2020 please contact Jim Guttmann at [email protected] or Jim Pantazi at [email protected]

Each St. Patrick Center client who moves into permanent housing receives a move-in kit to start his/her new home. St. Patrick Center is running low on items for move-in kits and you can help: donate NEW pots and pans, bath towels and washcloths, comforter sets, laundry baskets and more to St. Patrick Center's Donation Center Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm. For more information, contact Katie Joseph at 314-802-1976 or [email protected] Full move-in kit list at stpatrickcenter.org/donate.

Birthright Counseling, St Louis is looking for an Office Manager for our Hazelwood location. This position is part time at 28 hours a week. It is a great position for someone with a background in Social Work who is working towards their MSW or MA in Counseling. An understanding of Microsoft and Excel, a joyful compassionate attitude and support of Birthright Counseling's Mission are required, If interested send a cover letter (explaining why you want to work at Birthright), your resume and 3 references who may be contacted to [email protected] Birthrightstl.org

Join us and other #NFPproud families on our Facebook page for a Watch party so we can watch the Mass together, even if we are apart. The Love & Life Mass will be live-streamed from the Basilica Cathedral of St. Louis and celebrated by Archbishop Robert J Carlson on Saturday, July 11 @ 5:00PM. * Also, watch our Twitter page (@stlnfp) for daily posts, information, and virtual events celebrating NFP Awareness Week Virtual Celebration! July 19-25, 2020 We look forward to celebrating with you July 11th! In Christ, The Office of Natural Family Planning *(To attend the Mass virtually you can go to our facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/stlnfp/) on July 11 at 5:00PM or the livestream on the Cathedral's webpage, http://cathedralstl.org/live/. To attend the Mass in-person: follow Archdiocesan and Cathedral guidelines posted here: cathedralstl.org)

Incoming freshmen and transfer students who enroll in the fall 2020 semester at Fontbonne University will be able to take up to two courses (six credits) for free online this summer. Courses include: • Special Topics: Drive-In Literature: Heroes, Villains, & Special Effects • U.S. and Missouri Constitutions • Human Sexuality • Art Appreciation • Essential Concepts for Health and Fitness • Information Literacy in Higher Education • Computer Applications: Spreadsheet • Principles of Micro Economics • United States History Since 1865 • Contemporary Moral Issues • Introduction to Psychology “Students who choose to take advantage of this special offer will have a unique opportunity to save money while also getting a head start on earning their college degree,” said Jenny Chism, Fontbonne’s Interim Associate Vice President of Admission. In addition to offering two free online courses, Fontbonne is waiving SAT/ACT testing requirements for fall 2020 applicants. Incoming freshmen will still be required to have a 2.75 GPA or higher, submit official high school transcripts, and complete an application. There is no cost to apply for the fall 2020 semester. For more information about Fontbonne’s summer 2020 course offerings, visit https://bit.ly/2zsrvhG. Freshmen and transfer students can apply to Fontbonne at http://bit.ly/2MIQeSB.

All are invited to attend a webinar, Screen Time During COVID-19 and Beyond, on Saturday, May 23, 2020, from 9:00 am to 12:40 pm. Sister Marysia Weber, RSM, DO, MA will present "Screen Time - What Matters,” and Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, will present "Among the Marvelous Things: The Value for Evangelization of Appropriately Used Social Media" Registration is open at www.faithscience.org/screentime. Join us for this excellent screen time webinar, which is timely scheduled during the COVID-19 pandemic. Questions? Send an email to [email protected] Sponsored by the Institute for Theological Encounter with Science and Technology (ITEST)

SLUH is excited to offer MULTIPLE virtual opportunities to future Jr. Bills and their parents to experience our brotherhood, our academics, and our robust athletics and co-curricular opportunities including InsideSLUH Visits, a Campus Tour, Office Hours, and Feature Zoom Events with SLUH subject-matter experts. Visit our Virtual Admissions Office at https://www.sluh.org/admissions to learn more!

Update to previously posted announcement - now Webinar Only The Shroud of Turin - Why this Face? All are invited register for a webinar on the Shroud of Turin. Learn about the scientific and medical aspects of the Shroud. Saturday April 25 from 9am to 12:40pm. Featured speakers are Father John Nickolai and Mark Antonacci. Registration and details are at http://www.archstl.org/turin. Sponsored by the Office of Consecrated Life, the Institute for Theological Encounter with Science and Technology (ITEST), and the St. Louis Guild of the Catholic Medical Association.

Please mark your calendars!!! During the weekends of March 21-22 through Palm Sunday, April 5th, the Permanent Deacons in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, in conjunction with the Respect Life office, will be collecting diapers for infants, toddlers and adults as part of our fourth annual diocesan-wide Pro-Life service project to assist families in need. Last year we collected over (325,000) thousand diapers for those in need and we’d like to exceed that total this year. We would ask that you please consider placing the purchasing of infant, toddler or adult diapers on your shopping list and bring them to [insert parish location where they are to be dropped off]. All diapers collected will be donated to assist families in our parish community [add specific recipient organization(s), if possible].

June 5th, 2020. Trivia Night supporting the ministries of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Parish in Soulard, will take place at the Franklin Room in Historic Soulard at 816 Allen Ave., St. Louis, MO 63104. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., and trivia starts at 7:00 p.m. Emcee for the evening is Fox 2 Meteorologist Chris Higgins. Tables of 8 - $160, beer and soda included. RSVP to Bob at 314-853-6925.

Cardinal Glennon College's annual Trivia Night! This year, our Trivia Night will be on Saturday, April 25th at 7:00 at St. Joseph's in Cottleville. Come support the formation of your future priests! For more information or to register, go to kenrick.edu/trivia-night/

St. Patrick Center seeks your help this month with the Pot O' Gold campaign. Parishes and schools last March raised more than $7,000 through dress-down days, bake sales, selling shamrock beads and more. To get involved with a fun way to help end homelessness, contact Maggie Kloppenberg at 314-802-5418 or [email protected]

Parish Mission at Immaculate Conception Church, 1020 W. Main St., Park Hills. Begins Sunday March 22, 2020 and ends on Wednesday March 25. 7:00 p.m. nightly with Reconciliation available on Tuesday, March 24th. Theme: Christ Centered Living: A Family Affair. Speaker: Rev. Thomas J. Santen. All are welcome! Bring a friend!

Christ Alive Through Mary, a women’s witness ministry, invites all women to mirror Mary in service to others. They will be hosting a prayer breakfast Saturday, March 28th at the Cardinal Ritter Prep cafeteria, 701 N. Spring Avenue, 9am to noon. Christ Alive Through Mary is proud to have Bonita Cornute as the speaker. Bonita is a pioneer in St. Louis journalism and community outreach. Honored for her outstanding accomplishments, this award winning St. Louisan will share her faith journey and proclaim the ways God has been present in her life of service. Please join us! Make reservations by March 24th. The cost is $20. Simply call the Catholic Renewal Center at 314-801-8688 or register online at archstl.org/renewal.

Join us for our Lenten Fish Fry! Friday, March 6 from 5 pm - 7 pm at Mary Queen of Peace. Traditional fish fry dinner, cooked on site. For more, go to www.mqpwg.org/fishfry

The Association of Hebrew Catholics is hosting a new series of 18 lectures by Dr. Larry Feingold entitled: "Touched by Christ, The Sacramental Economy. " The lectures will generally take place on the 2nd and 4th Sundays in the afternoon, in the Gannon Room of the Cathedral Rectory, Saint Louis. Parking and entrance is on the west side of the Rectory which is on the west side of the Cathedral. Go to www.hebrewcatholic.net for additional information and the schedule. The first lecture, "Why Do We Need Sacraments" is on March 8 at 3 pm. If you are not able to attend one or more lectures, you may participate in live interactive video communications using the audio and video capabilities of your computer, tablet, or smart phone. This option requires you to go to www.hebrewcatholic.net to register. You may also contact us at [email protected] or 314-535-4242.

The Lenten season and fish go hand in hand, and this year’s Lenten Retreat theme is right on track. “Cast Your Net,” at the Cardinal Rigali Center, Friday and Saturday, March 13 & 14! The Catholic Renewal Center is excited to have Fr. Mark Ivany as their guest presenter. Fr. Ivany is the Director of Priestly Vocations in Washington D.C. and the Director of Spiritual Formation at St. John Pau II Seminary in D.C. This enthusiastic, joy filled priest will open a tackle box full of tools that you can use in making your faith voyage a success. “Cast Your Net” wide to capture the joy of being a follower of Christ. Don’t miss the boat! Register now online at archstl.org/renewal or call 314-731-6100.

Trivia Night supporting the ministries of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Parish in Soulard, will take place at the Franklin Room in Historic Soulard at 816 Allen Ave., St. Louis, MO 63104. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., and trivia starts at 7:00 p.m. Emcee for the evening is Fox 2 Meteorologist Chris Higgins. Tables of 8 - $160, beer and soda included. RSVP to Bob at 314-853-6925.

Please mark your calendars!!! During the weekends of March 21-22 through Palm Sunday, April 5th, the Permanent Deacons in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, in conjunction with the Respect Life office, will be collecting diapers for infants, toddlers and adults as part of our fourth annual diocesan-wide Pro-Life service project to assist families in need. Last year we collected over (325,000) thousand diapers for those in need and we’d like to exceed that total this year. We would ask that you please consider placing the purchasing of infant, toddler or adult diapers on your shopping list and bring them to [insert parish location where they are to be dropped off]. All diapers collected will be donated to assist families in our parish community [add specific recipient organization(s), if possible].

Looking to get more out of Lent this year? Join the Archdiocese of St. Louis in a weekly email designed to help you reflect on what God is calling you to, no matter where you are in your faith journey! Text message LENTSTL (all one word) to 84576 to sign up!

Still not sure what you’re giving up for Lent? Need ideas about entering into Lent through prayer, fasting, & almsgiving? The Archdiocese of St. Louis is sponsoring a weekly e-mail series to help you get more out of Lent, no matter where you are in your faith journey. Simply pull out your phone and text lentSTL to 84576 right now, or go to archstl.org/lent to join in.

The Shroud of Turin Why this Face? All are invited to attend a conference on the Shroud of Turin. Learn about the scientific and medical aspects of the Shroud. Options are available to attend in person, or via webinar, on Saturday April 25 from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Cardinal Rigali Center. Featured speakers are Father John Nickolai and Mark Antonacci. Registration and details are at http://www.archstl.org/turin. Sponsored by the Office of Consecrated Life, the Institute for Theological Encounter with Science and Technology (ITEST), and the St. Louis Guild of the Catholic Medical Association.

MOVIE NIGHT The O.L.P. Stewardship Committee is sponsoring 4 Lenten Movie Nights this March! *Tuesday, March 3rd *Tuesday, March 10th *Tuesday, March 24th *Tuesday, March 31st (There will be no movie on March 17th ... St. Patrick’s Day☘️) The free movies will be shown in the Parish Hall @ 7:00 pm. Popcorn and soda will be available. Bring your own snacks if you choose. 1st Movie - March 3rd... Same Kind of Different As Me 8860 Tudor, Overland, 63114. Call to find out what the other movies are going to be. 314-427-0486 x201

Our Lady of the Presentation is having their card party on March 10th. It starts at 10:00. You can have a table of 4 or 6 or come by yourself and we will show you a table. You can play cards, dominoes or anything you like. We have over 100 attendance prizes, quilt raffles and others. We are handicap accessible. Friendly atmosphere. All this for only $5. Coffee, tea and dessert are included. You can buy a hot dog for .50 and soda for .75. 8860 Tudor, Overland, 63114-427-0486 x201 Handicap accessible.

OUR LADY OF THE PRESENTATION FISH FRY Fish Fry every Friday 4-7, Feb. 28-April 3. Enjoy hand cut cod (fried or baked) shrimp and fish tacos with plenty of sides. We have dinners, sandwiches, by the pound, adult plates or smaller. Nice atmosphere, friendly, eat in or take out. Credit cards accepted. Handicap accessible. 8860 Tudor, Overland, MO 63114. 314-427-0486 x201. We look forward to seeing you.