We invite you to expand your knowledge of your Catholic faith by attending any of our summer offerings provided by Aquinas' Center for Community Engagement and Evangelization. It is our hope that these courses are not only edifying towards your own spiritual journey, but that they also promote positive change in our faith communities. Full descriptions may be found at: https://www.ai.edu/continuing-education/ccee/course-content

Sts. Joachim & Ann Care Service is holding a summer food drive on Friday, June 23 from 9am-4pm at 4116 McClay Road. Help us fill our inflatable pool with summer snacks and kid-friendly foods for our clients with children home for summer vacation! For a list of items we are specifically looking for, visit our event page at www.jacares.org/events/. Please call 636-441-1302 ext. 6684 or email [email protected] with any questions.

June 24, 2023, is the one year anniversary of the US Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v Wade. Join ITEST on Saturday, June 24, for a webinar to learn more about protecting the vulnerable lives of human embryos. Register at https://faithscience.org/human-embryos/ for the ITEST webinar: "Treating Human Embryos as Human Patients: The Magisterial and Medical FAQS" with presenters Dr. Elizabeth B. Rex and Dr. George Mychaskiw and Q&A moderator, Francis Etheredge.

For more than 30 years, the Bridges Retreat has been helping individuals connect and integrate the 500-year-old Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola into their busy lives. The 8-month retreat helps participants draw closer to God and Jesus, create a more disciplined prayer life using a variety of prayer styles, find spiritual guidance for making big decisions; and form a clearer picture of their purpose and future. Here's what is involved: • The opportunity to have a full experience of the Spiritual Exercises over an extended period of time, as envisioned and created by St. Ignatius, the founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). • A commitment to about an hour of prayer each day, following a modern translation of the original text. • Personalized, one-on-one guidance from an experienced, trained prayer companion. • Weekly or monthly small community meetings at four locations throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area, in addition to an online option for those outside the area or those who need a virtual experience. The retreat begins in September 2023, and registration is limited each year to about 40 participants. The retreat is open to Christians of all denominations and is designed to meet the spiritual longings of persons at all stages of the life journey. Free information sessions will be offered at a number of Greater St. Louis-area sites this summer, as well as a virtual “Zoom” session. For more details about the retreat and information session schedule, visit: www.bridgesfoundation.org. For questions, contact Steve Givens, executive director, at: [email protected] or 314-401-2072.

Bienvenue! Old Mines will celebrate its 300th Anniversary on June 24th, 2023 on the church grounds of St. Joachim Parish. The village of Old Mines is the oldest settlement in the state of Missouri. Lead miners were in Old Mines as early as 1719. The founding of Old Mines in 1723 coincides with the land grant awarded to Philippe Francois Renault by French authorities on June 26, 1723, to mine lead. Join us in opening prayers/songs in French, church/cabins/school tours and attend mass said in French by Fr. Jason Vidrine (Curé de St. Martin de Tours à St. Martinville, LA). We hope you will join us! Merci!

All are invited to join St. Joseph-Zell in beautiful Ste. Genevieve county to celebrate the Nativity of St. John the Baptist on Friday June 23rd. Vespers will begin at 6:30pm in the church followed by a blessed bonfire, dinner, and fun! Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided. Please bring your own drinks and a side dish to share with the community. We will have prayer, games, and music to celebrate the Great Forerunner! We will also be honoring all fathers and grandfathers who show us the light of Christ through their example and guidance!

We have completed the season of Easter, celebrated the Birthday of the Church and once again will turn the page to Ordinary Time in our Liturgies. But that means anything but “ordinary” for Catholics. The programming on Covenant Network Catholic Radio will provide information and inspiration to enrich your faith journey and prayer life. Stay tuned to Covenant Network on KHOJ 1460 AM or listen anytime on the Covenant Network app or at OurCatholicRadio.org

A special Mass will be celebrated to honor and extend healing to all who have been affected by breast cancer on June 10 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalen (Brentwood) Survivors and patients as well as family members and friends are welcome. The Mass will offer those in attendance the opportunity to join their sufferings with Christ as we pray for the peace and healing of all. Msgr. Timothy Cronin, pastor of St. Mary Magdalen, will be the celebrant and a reception will be held immediately following Mass. For more information: • Call the parish at 314-961-8400, • Email [email protected], • or visit our social media event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/623069243204307/

Saint Catherine Laboure Catholic Church is hosting their Annual Ultimate Rummage Sale: • Thursday, June 8, 2023 from 5pm – 8pm ($5 early bird preview fee), • Friday, June 9, 2023 from 8am – 1pm • Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 8am – 11am (1/2 price sale) 9740 Sappington Road, St. Louis, MO 63128 314-843-3245

The Young Adult People of Color Ministry invites people to come together, share a meal and fellowship while examining their faith and their freedom. If you are interested in a Christ-centered, authentic, current, relevant space to belong, join us.

Register now for the May 27th ITEST webinar, “Addressing the Ethics of Disputed Medical Treatments” with presenters Fr. Kevin FitzGerald, SJ, PhD, Kevin Powell, MD, PhD, and Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, OP, PhD. Learn more and register at https://faithscience.org/medical-ethics/.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Respect Life Apostolate is co-sponsoring the national Pro-Life Women's Conference at the St. Charles Convention Center, June 23-25. The conference takes place during the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson decision which overturned legalized abortion in Missouri and other states. Educating, affirming, empowering, and activating women to build a Culture of Life in their community and beyond, the conference features inspiring presentations by some of the most well-known women leaders in the country. They include pro-life author and advocate Abby Johnson (keynote at the 2019 Respect Life Convention), Lauren Muzyka (Sidewalk Advocates for Life), Angela Minter (Sisters for Life, Inc. who also spoke at the 2022 Respect Life Convention), and more. The conference also offers opportunities for prayer, fellowship, and friendship for women by women in the pro-life movement that promises to be unrivaled and unforgettable. On Saturday of the conference, Auxiliary Bishop Mark Rivituso will celebrate Holy Mass and priests of the Archdiocese will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Use promotional code "RLA2023" for $10 off the online registration price: https://prolifewomen.com/

St. Stephen Protomartyr's Parish Picnic is Wednesday, June 7, from 10 am to 9 pm at 3929 Wilmington in Holly Hills. Carnival rides; game booths; burgers/dogs/brats; chicken dinners; beer/wine/tropical drinks; sno-cones/pretzels/Ted Drewes; raffles (VR headset, STL City package, concert package, Gift Card Extravaganza, 50-50, plants, quilts, lottery scratch-offs, and cash Grand Raffle); bingo; live music (Joe Fry, The Wilmingtons, The Stanzas); and more! Visit www.saintstephenstl.org/parish-picnic for details.

Join our team of upbeat, big-hearted people who are dedicated to bringing peace to those with terminal illnesses. Our volunteers are welcomed as respected members of the care team, whether they have a desire to help in the office, help patients write letters, play cards/games, sing/read to them, or just offer a friendly ear. Our volunteers also provide bereavement support with phone calls/in-person visits or support group assistance. Whether they work "up close and personal", or prefer to stay behind the scenes, we are happy to work around our volunteers' schedules. Having the gift of foresight that the end of their life is near; many people can finally make sense of their life story. Peace can be made with people and circumstances that have had a profound impact on individuals. Many who are in the process of dying have a unique perspective on what it means to be alive. We want to help them find meaning in every moment that they still have. We take our mission seriously, but we also have fun while partnering with our patients and families on their journey. All needed training will be provided, and completion is required prior to beginning work as an SSM Hospice Volunteer. It is designed to give volunteers the tools to be confident and comfortable working with our patients. For more information about this challenging and deeply rewarding opportunity please contact: Mary Rosen Volunteer Coordinator/We Honor Veterans Program Coordinator SSM Health at Home – Hospice 636-695-2050 [email protected]

The 10th annual SVDP North District Golf Tournament will be held on Friday June 16th at the Florissant Golf Club. This fundraiser helps support Neighbors in Need in the 13 parishes that make up the North District of SVDP in North St. Louis City and County. Please put this announcement in your bulletin on as many Sundays in May that space allows. Thank you for your help. This is a wonderful event for not only fundraising for SVDP but also for fellowship. We encourage signing up for the golf tournament and/or to donate to the tournament as a sponsor. Again thank you, St. Vincent de Paul, Pray for us!! Gene Meyer President, SVDP St. Norbert Conference 314-684-9812

On May 31st, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This feast commemorates the Blessed Mother’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth and the encounter of Jesus and St. John the Baptist while in the wombs of their mothers. Join us in praying A Novena for Life in honor of this special feast day. Sign up or access resource to promote in your parish and school community here: https://www.respectlife.org/visitation

Weekend Silent Ignatian Retreat for Men: September 15-17, 2023: preached by the Priests of Miles Christi according to the method of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. It will be held at the La Salle Retreat Center in Wildwood, MO on Hwy 109. For more information, you can contact Retreat Coordinator: Peggy Stewart at 314-805-5033 via telephone call or text messaging, or send an email to [email protected] Or to register online: https://www.mileschristi.org/event/glencoe-mo-2/

Sts. Peter and Paul Church will be holding auditions for new choir members in May. There are two choirs: one leading the music at the 5p.m. Mass on Saturdays and one leading the 9:30a.m. Mass on Sundays. For additional information, contact Fr. Bruce Forman at [email protected].

Spring High School Fair, Wednesday, May 3, 2023 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Hosted by De Smet Jesuit High School in the Gym - 233 N. New Ballas Rd., St. Louis, MO 63141.

Come along with the Mission Office for a day pilgrimage to Peoria, Illinois on June 16th to visit the tomb and museum of Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen! Among his many accolades, Venerable Fulton Sheen is well known for his service as National Director of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith in the United States. Cost per person is $60. This includes the bus transportation, box lunch at the museum and light snacks/refreshments on the bus. For more information or to register, visit https://www.archstl.org/mission-office/events. Questions? Contact the Mission Office at 314-792-7655 or [email protected].

Join us for our next Prayers and Pastries on May 8th at 9 AM at the Cardinal Rigali Center! We will pray the World Mission Rosary, listen to a missionary reflection and enjoy fellowship over coffee and donuts. Cost is free, but RSVP is appreciated. For more information or to register, visit www.archstl.org/missionevents. Questions? Contact the Mission Office at 314-792-7655 or [email protected].

Trivia Night, "Livin' the Dream", Friday, June 2nd, to benefit the ministries of Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Chris Higgins of Fox 2 News will M.C. Doors open at 6:15p.m. at The Franklin of Soulard, 816 Allen Ave., 63104. Trivia starts at 7p.m. Free valet parking. Tables of 10, $250. Reserve your table now at http://one/bidpal.net/sspp2023trivia. For more information, contact Rachel at 314-556-1811.

Please join us on Wednesday, April 26th at 7 p.m. at Mary Queen of Peace Church, 676 W. Lockwood Avenue for a talk about screen addiction and its affect on our brain and brain development. The talk will be in the gym. Our speaker, Sister Marysia Weber, is a religious Sister of Mercy from Alma, Michigan, who is also an author, physician, and psychiatrist. Dr. Weber has done extensive work studying social media and its impact on our behavior, cognitive abilities and social interactions. All are invited to attend, but this will be of special import for parents and grandparents.

Sts. Peter and Paul Church is searching for a Parish Secretary (full time). Job description can be found on the Archdiocesan Job Board. Send resume via email to Fr. Bruce Forman, Pastor, at [email protected].

Join us for a Mission Movie Night to learn about the life of Blessed Pauline Jaricot, Foundress of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, on April 29th at 7PM at the Cardinal Rigali Center! The Society for the Propagation of the Faith, tasked with the evangelizing work of the Church in more than 1100 mission dioceses, celebrates its 201st anniversary on May 3rd! For more information or to register, visit www.archstl.org/missionevents. Questions? Contact the Mission Office at 314-792-7655 or [email protected].

Register now for the April 22nd ITEST Webinar, "Finding God in Space Exploration & Extraterrestrial Life." Presenters are Paul Segura and Ted Peters. The Space Race to the Moon in the 1960s is an example of science and engineering excellence peaking at the national level to achieve a seemingly impossible goal. Yet even in the midst of this technological achievement, God could not only be found but made a lasting impact. In addition, as the search for intelligent life beyond Earth continues, it’s reasonable to expect we have morally ambiguous space neighbors who have been similarly graced by a loving creator and redeemer. Learn more and register at https://faithscience.org/apollo-8/

Join us at Creve Coeur Lake on June 3 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. Proceeds enable women who are financially stressed by an unplanned pregnancy to continue their education and secure better lives for themselves and their families. For sponsorship opportunities or more info, email [email protected].

Weekend Silent Ignatian Retreat for Women: November 17-19, 2023: preached by the Priests of Miles Christi according to the method of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. It will be held at the La Salle Retreat Center in Wildwood, MO on Hwy 109. For more information, you can contact Retreat Coordinator: Peggy Stewart at 314-805-5033 via telephone call or text messaging, or send an email to [email protected] Or to register online: https://www.mileschristi.org/event/glencoe-mo-1/

Learn how Knights of Columbus can help you protect your family and plan for your retirement, while supporting an organization that contributes to important charitable causes aligned with your Catholic values. You are invited to join us for a Fraternal Benefit Event to learn more about the financial services and fraternal benefits offered by the Knights of Columbus: Thursday, April 13, 7:00pm, at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish Center. Please reach out to Gabe Jones (314-852-7273; [email protected]) to register, or visit tinyurl.com/kofceffnerapril13 to attend from home.

The Joseph Challenge Pilgrimage is a walking pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Joseph in Downtown St. Louis the weekend of May 6-7, 2023 for men ages 18+. The pilgrimage is intended to challenge men to grow in their Catholic faith. For more information and to register, visit josephchallenge.com