The St. Joseph Altar will take place at St. Ambrose Parish on the Hill on Sunday, March 22, 2020. There will be an Italian Mass in St. Ambrose Church at 11:00 a.m. Right after Mass, there will be a short procession to the school, where the altars will be blessed and feasting will begin. The celebration will take place in the cafeteria and gym, where tables, chairs, buffet line and altar will be set up in each place. Many local restaurants and businesses donate food for the buffet, and items for sale on the altars. In addition, Italian specialties are prepared in the cafeteria kitchen by St. Joseph Altar committee members. This is an ancient Italian tradition that is authentically celebrated on the Hill. All are welcome. Admission to the altars is free. A thoughtful donation is requested for the buffet. The feast and sale of special items will be from 12:30 p.m. to around 3:30 p.m. All money raised goes to St. Ambrose School Tuition Assistance Program.

The St. Joseph Altar will be celebrated on March 15, 2020, beginning with a Mass in Italian in St. Ambrose Church at 11:00 a.m. After Mass, there will be a very short procession over to the school where the altars will be blessed, and the feasting will begin. This is an ancient Italian tradition honoring St. Joseph with baked goods and specialty items. Items will be for sale from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. There will be a buffet with generous food samples from the local restaurants. Admission to altars is free, but a thoughtful donation is requested for the buffet. All proceeds go to the St. Ambrose School Tuition Assistance Program. For more information, see www.stambroseonthehill.com. All are welcome!

On February 2, 2020 a Super Bowl Sunday Quilt/Cash Bingo will take place at the Hecker Community Center in Hecker, Illinois hosted by St. Augustine Catholic Church. Bingo begins at 1:30 p.m. No one under 18 allowed in the hall during bingo. Fried Chicken and Pork Sausage Plates will be available. Serving begins at 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

St. Anselm's Cenacle for Life invites you to a Valentine's celebration on Saturday, February 15 at the parish center! Join us for a delicious dinner, music, dancing, and a wonderful wine pull - all proceeds go to benefit Birthright Counseling, St. Louis, and Our Lady's Inn. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Peggy Lane at 314.706.0709.

LET YOUR EYE SEE: EXPERIENCING THE DIVINE THROUGH SPIRITUAL ART Experience visio divina, a method of praying with sacred images, of allowing an image to be a window into God, a silent experience seeing what God sees. We are excited to provide opportunities for visio divina to include illuminations of the Saint John’s Bible at the Cathedral Basilica of St Louis. This session will explore two plates: "The Baptism of Jesus" and "Transfiguration." There is no cost to attend, but we ask that you RSVP by Friday, Feb 14. Please call (314) 965-3700 x103, or go to www.fsolph.org/events to sign up today!

Looking for a scholarship for the 2020-2021 school year? Please visit ttef-stl.org for more details. Today and Tomorrow Foundation administers scholarships to all elementary schools in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, all Catholic High Schools, and private elementary schools within the St. Louis City Limits. To apply please visit TTEF-STL.ORG beginning on January 27th, 2020. The deadline for many programs is February 28th, 2020, so please apply as early as possible.

During the month of January, Our Lady of Guadalupe Convent will have Eucharistic Adoration starting at 9 a.m. followed by noon Mass and a light lunch on these Thursdays: January 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30. You are welcome to join Sr. Sue Ann and Sr. Delores to pray before the Blessed Sacrament for an end to abortion, for those caught up in the culture of death, and to foster a greater respect for all human life. Questions or to RSVP, please call 314-449-6812. For more information about Our Lady of Guadalupe Convent, visit: https://www.archstl.org/respect-life-apostolate/programs/spiritual-support/our-lady-of-guadalupe-convent

"I am the Resurrection and the life." - John 11:25. Developed by the Archdiocese of St. Louis, the prayer service is designed to meet the needs of families whose child died before birth, for any reason, whether due to miscarriage, accident, still birth, or abortion. All are welcome despite religious background or whether the loss was recent or long ago. Naming & Commendation will start right after the 8 a.m. Mass at Christ Prince of Peace Parish in Manchester on Saturday, January 11. The rite will offer parents and families an opportunity to name the child, bring peaceful closure to great loss, and unite with our merciful God. To RSVP or for more information about the event, please contact Val Krygiel at 636-391-6289.

On Sunday, February 9th, Steve Angrisano will be in concert at Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Lake Ozark, Missouri. The concert will be from 3:00 – 5:00 pm in the church. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Tickets may be reserved for groups or individuals. To reserve tickets, please call the number below for group or individual tickets. Please leave your name and phone number with the number of tickets you would like to reserve. The direct line for tickets is (573)-365-2241 ext. 13.

TWENTY- AND THIRTY-SOMETHINGS... Looking to volunteer? The Society of St. Vincent De Paul offers a variety of opportunities to fit young adult schedules, including: - Home visits to the needy in 140 area parishes to provide material assistance and a listening ear - Three young adult chapters offering those same services - Eighty food pantries - Nine thrift stores - Office and clerical work To find out more, please contact Bryan Kirchoff at [email protected] or (314) 640-4366.

Proceeds go to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The trivia event takes place on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 6800 Knights of Columbus Lane House Springs, MO 63051. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Trivia starts at 7:00 p.m. $20 per person or $160 per table of 8 people. Cash prizes available and other fun activities. For reservations: Ron or Dotty Sides 636-751-5186 or [email protected] Reserve your Table Early! Non-smoking event, winter storm date (if needed) 2/1/2020.

St. Francis Borgia Parish will host a Fifth Friday Dinner on Friday, January 31, 2020 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the grade school cafeteria, 225 Cedar Street, Washington, MO. Menu includes fried chicken, catfish and cod fillet, mashed potatoes, stewed tomatoes, macaroni and cheese, aholt German Potato Salad, slaw, green beans, dessert and drinks. Adults: $11. Children: (6-11 yrs) $5. Under 6: Free. Carry-Outs available For more information, please contact the Parish Office at 636-239-6701.

St. Francis Borgia Parish will host a Parish Breakfast on Sunday, January 19, 2020 from 7:30 to 11:00 a.m. in the grade school cafeteria, 225 Cedar Street, Washington, MO. Menu includes bacon, bone-in-ham, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, hash browns, pancakes, cinnamon rolls, fruit, coffee, milk and juice. Adults are $8. Children 11 and under will eat free. All you can eat buffet. Benefits the 2020 St. Francis Borgia Parish. For more information, please contact the Parish Office at 636-239-6701.

The 44th annual celebration of the Archdiocesan Mass for the Preservation of Peace and Justice on the holiday weekend commemorating the birth and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. takes place on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis. Archbishop Robert Carlson will be the celebrant, and the homilist is Fr. Arthur Cavitt. A reception and awards ceremony in Boland Hall will follow Mass for the 2020 MLK, Jr. Model of Justice Honorees. For additional information please call 314.367.7929. Parking is available at the Archdiocesan Parking Lot located at Lindell Blvd. and Taylor Avenue.

2020 Young Adult Pro-Life Holy Hour Can't make the DC March for Life this year but still want to take a stand for life? Then 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. 23, 2020 at 6 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. Dinner and fellowship start in Boland Hall at 6 p.m. followed by Adoration, the Rosary, and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Cathedral. Then return to Boland Hall to enjoy coffee and dessert while listening to a dynamic pro-life speaker! Email [email protected] or call 314-792-7555 for more information.

Annual Roe v. Wade Memorial Mass & Prayer Vigil Saturday, January 18, 2019 - 10 a.m. Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis & Boland Hall Please join the archdiocesan Respect Life Apostolate and Generation Life St. Louis, and the Catholic and pro-life community in praying for an end to abortion, healing and forgiveness for those involved in abortion, and an increased respect for all human life. The Mass collection will benefit LifeLine Coalition, a local network of social service and pro-life agencies whose financial and emotional support help more than 10,000 women, men, children, and families annually. Mass, celebrated by Fr. Noah Waldman, pastor of St. Martin of Tours Parish, will be followed by a peaceful and prayerful Rosary Procession to/from Planned Parenthood and fellowship at a reception in Boland Hall. For more information contact the Respect Life Apostolate at 314-792-7555, [email protected] or online at STLRespectLife.org.

42ND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT OF THE YOUNG CATHOLICS MUSICIANS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 SEVEN HOLY FOUNDERS CHURCH IN AFFTON - 3:00 – 4:30 P.M. I invite you to attend the beautiful and inspirational proclamation of the Christmas Story presented by our 40-member orchestra and choir of talented young people. I am pleased to welcome Chris Higgins, Meteorologist for FOX 2 News in the Morning. Tickets at the door for the last seven rows are $5.00 each (these are General Admission seats).

Adoption, even through non profit agencies, can be very expensive. The Archbishop Robert J. Carlson Adoption Fund was created to help build families through this loving choice. There are two ways you can help - buy a raffle ticket for yourself or as a gift for 10 seats at a 2020 Cardinals Game in Suite 33 at bit.ly/adoptiongrantraffle ... or just make a donation at https://giving.archstl.org/Product/office-of-natural-family-planning-archbishop-robert-s-carlson-adoption-fund . Help build families this Season of Our Savior's Birth. For more information, contact the [email protected]

Join the Respect Life Apostolate for the archdiocesan monthly pro-life Mass to celebrate life and pray for the building up of the Culture of Life in the greater St. Louis Area! Mass starts at 8 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis followed by the Eucharistic Adoration, Rosary Procession and Benediction. Thanks to Fr. Peter Fonseca of Sacred Heart Parish in Florissant for being our celebrant and leading the rosary walk. For more information, contact the RLA at [email protected] or at 314-792-7555. You can also visit online here: https://www.archstl.org/respect-life-apostolate/programs/spiritual-support

Sunday, December 15 Comfort in a miscarriage, stillbirth, or after an abortion Developed by the Archdiocese of St. Louis, the prayer service is designed to meet the needs of families whose child died before birth, for any reason - whether recently or years ago. All are welcome. Naming & Commendation will start at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 15 at St. Monica Parish in Creve Coeur, with an opportunity to name the child, bring peaceful closure to great loss, and allow each family to unite with our merciful God. To RSVP or for more information about the event, please contact Diann Bomkamp at [email protected] or 314-432-7719. To learn about Naming & Commendation or to schedule the rite at your parish, email [email protected] or visit online here: https://www.archstl.org/respect-life-apostolate/programs/pastoral-care

Experience the incarnation of the Word through the eyes (and hearts!) of artisans and craftspeople from around the world! Visit the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Kirkwood to view a collection of more than 275 unique nativity displays. You are invited to Tau Center at 335 S Kirkwood Rd, (behind the PNC Bank Bldg) from Mon, Dec 9 through Sun, Dec 15, between the hours of 10am and 4pm each day. Suggested admission is either a $5 donation, a package of diapers, or a new or gently used baby supply item, all to benefit St Louis-area pregnancy care centers (go to www.fsolph.org for a list of their needs). New this year, we have a large Fontanini village. Join the Sisters in celebrating a Franciscan Christmas while helping babies and expectant mothers in need. Contact [email protected] or (314)965-3700 to arrange for a group tour.

Monday, December 2, 7 p.m. This is the monthly meeting of Project Joseph St. Louis, a support group for any man wounded by an abortion experience. Contact [email protected] or 314-792-7565 for more information about the group and the location. To learn more about Project Joseph, go to: https://www.archstl.org/respect-life-apostolate/programs/pastoral-care/project-joseph

St. Francis Borgia Ladies Sodality will host a Holiday Breakfast and Bazaar on Sunday, December 1, 2019 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Grade School Cafeteria, 225 Cedar Street, Washington, MO. Menu includes Cinnamon and Dinner Rolls, Pork Sausage, Bone-in Ham, Scrambled Eggs and Drinks. Adults are $8. Children, 6-12 are $4 Under 6 are free. Baked Goods, Fancy Work and Quilt Stand For more information, please contact the Parish Office at 636-239-6701.

St. Francis Borgia Parish will host a Parish Breakfast on Sunday, December 15, 2019 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Grade School Cafeteria, 225 Cedar Street, Washington, MO. Menu includes bacon, bone-in-ham, scrambled eggs, hash browns, pancakes, cinnamon rolls, fruit, coffee, milk and juice. Adults are $6. Children under 6 will eat free. A family of 4 or more is $18. Benefits the 2020 8th Grade Pro Life Trip. For more information, please contact the Parish Office at 636-239-6701.

Sr. Connie Probst, OSF will be the highlighted speaker at the Catholic Social Justice Teaching Session, on "Poverty -A First-Hand Look and Structural Causes", Wednesday Evening, December 4, 2019 at 7:00pm. St. Alban Roe Church, 2001 Shepard Rd., Wildwood, MO in Mikesch Hall, below the Church. All ages 13+ are invited to learn first hand what the Catholic Church teachers on the social injustices that exist and what we can do to be part of the solution to reducing the effects of poverty here in St. Louis.

Christ Alive through Mary, a women’s witness ministry, brings Christ to others like Mary who leads us to her son. Mary overshadowed by the Holy Spirit bears Christ to the world. Our witness is to share the current of grace, the Holy Spirit, with all women. Like Mary we are called to serve others. You’re invited to attend the Christ Alive through Mary women’s prayer breakfast to hear how Christ is alive in Tina Ferder’s life. Join us on Saturday, December 7, 9am-noon at the Cardinal Rigali Center. Cost is $20. Please Register by Dec 3 by calling Catholic Renewal, 314.731.6100 or go to archstl.org/renewal.

TURKEY BOWL TRIVIA OUR LADY OF THE PRESENTATION 8860 Tudor, Overland, 63114 LOOKING FOR TRIVIA ENTHUSIASTS! THEME: THANKSGIVING 11/23/19 @ 7:00p.m. Doors Open At 6:00 P.M. COST: $20.00 PER PERSON: $160.00 PER TABLE ENTRY FEE INCLUDES: FREE BEER, SODA, WATER, AND POPCORN Feel free to bring your own snacks WINNERS FOR ANNUAL TURKEY BOWL-BOWL A TURKEY, WIN A TURKEY RAFFLE BASKETS; ATTENDANCE PRIZES, 50/50, HEADS AND TAILS, MANY MORE GREAT FAMILY FUN FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY! Must be 21. You can have more than 8 at a table but cannot win. RSVP- 8860 Tudor, Overland, 63114. 427-0486 x201 Handicap accessible

Dr. Peter Kreeft is scheduled to speak at Immaculate Heart of Mary New Melle on Sunday, November 24th from 1-4 pm. Two small talks on the culture followed by a lengthy time for Q & A. Tickets only $5. Call 636-398-5270 or Google "EventBrite Peter Kreeft New Melle."

Come explore SLUH at our Open House - Sunday, November 3rd, 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Choose from two unique experiences - a traditional Campus Highlights Tour or a Custom Experience. No pre-registration needed. For more information, contact Jennifer Thomas at [email protected] or (314) 269-2099.

Please make plans to attend the Adoption Mass on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica. Msgr. Dennis Stehly, vicar general, will be the celebrant. This annual Mass, sponsored by the Respect Life Apostolate, Good Shepherd Children & Family Services and Office of Natural Family Planning, is a celebration of all whose lives have been affected by adoption, whether directly or indirectly. A special invitation is extended to parents who have made an adoption plan for their child and families who have adopted or who are in the process of adoption. Adoptive individuals and families are invited to sit in reserved seating in the front/middle pews and to attend a reception in Boland Hall following Mass. For more information, contact the Respect Life Apostolate at [email protected] or 314-792-7555.