How do you discover God's will for your life? Are you curious about religious life? Single women ages 18-45 are invited to bring their questions to a casual, online conversation with School Sisters of Notre Dame Thursday, October 20 at 7 p.m. CT. Learn more and register by October 19 at ssnd.org/events/10-20-22.

OCTOBER ACTIVITIES FOR CATHOLIC FAMILIES STEWARDSHIP Spend a day doing little things for God and others in honor of the feast day of St. Therese “The Little Flower” (October 1st) Enjoy angel food cake (or another angel themed treat) for the feast of the Holy Guardian Angels (October 2nd) Do something nice for animals to celebrate the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi (October 4th), such as building a bird feeder, putting out bread with peanut butter and bird seeds, take a dog to a park, or another favorite animal-related activity Go to a local farmers market and buy everything you need to make a meal as a family. Talk about the blessings of harvest time and those who grow our food. October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary. Make a full or single decade Rosary either as a family or each family member individually Saint Ignatius of Antioch called himself “the wheat of Christ.” Plant some winter wheat as a family (October 17th) Spend the month doing read out-louds from the Gospel according to St. Luke. St. Luke’s feast day is October 18th Attend the Living Rosary at OLP. Bring your friends and family (October 19th) 7pm Pick a religious themed Halloween costume for your child – such as a favorite Saint. Plan to celebrate All Saints Day on November 1st. (It’s also a Holy Day of Obligation) 31st-7pm, Nov. 1st-8am & 12pm Plan to attend MASS OF REMEMBRANCE at 7 PM on November 2, remembering all our deceased parishioners from this past year. Our Lady of the Presentation 8860Tudor Overland, 63114

On Saturday, October 15, join the Respect Life Apostolate (RLA) for an inspirational and educational day “Walking with Families in Dignity & Love” at the Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel St. Louis. During the 46th Annual Convention, learn the latest from local, state, and national pro-life and Catholic leaders. The Convention begins at 10:30 a.m. with the “How We Minister in a Post-Dobbs World” panel, followed by our keynote address, awards luncheon, afternoon breakout sessions, and concluding with the Vigil Mass celebrated by the Most Rev. Mark Rivituso, Auxiliary Bishop of St. Louis. Our keynote speaker is Karen Gaffney, who inspired the world in 2001 when she became the first person with Down syndrome to swim the English Channel, and Covenant Network Catholic Radio’s Adam Wright will serve as our emcee. Our panelists and presenters include: - Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann (My Catholic Doctor) - Matt Estrade (Peace with Dementia Rosary Ministry) - Dr. Mary Fox (Family Medicine Specialist) - Catherine Glenn Foster (Americans United for Life) - Jasha McQueen (Embryo Defense Fund) - Angela Minter (Sisters for Life, Inc.) - Lisa Rowe (Support After Abortion) Sign-up online starting August 15. Registration options, pricing, speaker information, and other details available at: https://prolifestl.regfox.com/2022-respect-life-convention For questions or online registration help, please contact the RLA at [email protected] or 314-792-7555. About the Respect Life Convention Since 1976, the RLA has hosted an annual convention in October during Respect Life month, providing a forum for St. Louis Catholics and other pro-life advocates to come together for prayer, fellowship, and formation on the Gospel of Life.

The Variety Guild of Queen of All Saints is hosting a Square Dance and Community Social. November 12 2022 7pm. Cost $10.00 per person ages 18 +only. Cash Bar $2.00 for beer, wine, soda. Feel free to bring your own food and drink. For information call Jeannine at 314-269-7052

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service is in need of Housing Intake Specialist volunteers with computer, people, and organizational skills who are able to commit to volunteering one day each week. Intake volunteers meet with new clients and work with them to complete the intake and certification process by gathering basic information (name, address, etc.). Morning shifts (9:30 am – noon) and afternoon shifts (12:30 pm – 2:00 pm), are available Monday – Friday, or you may choose to work both shifts. To volunteer as a Housing Intake Specialist or to learn more about this position please contact Rob at 636-441-1302 ext. 6725 or [email protected]

Young adults ages 18-45 are invited to online evening prayer with the School Sisters of Notre Dame on Tuesday, September 27 at 8pm ET / 7pm CT. There will be time for faith sharing with young adults and sisters from all across the U.S. and Canada. Learn more and register for the Zoom link at at ssnd.org/events/9-27-22.

Please join us on Sunday, October 16th from 11am-6pm. Our Lady Catholic Church 1550 St. Marys Lane - Festus, MO 63028 Fried Chicken, Kettle Beef - Dine In & Carry Out. BBQ & Beer - Silent Auction - 34 Hoops 3x3 Basketball Tournament - Kids Games & Entertainment - Adult Games Free Concert! courtesty of Blessings Revealed

Covenant Network Catholic Radio fills the airwaves with inspirational and educational programming that will fill your heart and mind with the things that matter most. In addition to the Holy Mass and Rosary, you can pray along with the Angelus, the Divine Mercy Chaplet and many other prayers. You can hear faith-nourishing programs on Scripture, the lives of the saints, and current events through a Catholic lens. Listen to Catholic radio on KHOJ 1460 AM. You can also listen anytime on our Covenant Network App or at OurCatholicRadio.org

Sts. Philip & James Parish, River aux Vases, Fall Chicken and Baked Ham Dinner - Sunday, October 2nd. Sides include Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans and Slaw plus Desserts (Homemade Pie or Cake). Serving from 11am - 1pm in our air-conditioned, handicapped accessible hall. Carry outs available. Adults - $12, Children’s - $8. This year’s Raffle will consist of these prizes: 1st Prize - $1,000, 2nd Prize - $500, 3rd Prize - Quilt, 4th Prize - $100. Our Featured Attractions are: Country Store with Homemade Bakery Items, Produce, Canned Goods and Crafts ~ Bottle Booth ~ Basket Raffle ~ 50/50 Drawing ~ Children’s Raffle, Grand Raffle and Antique Tractors on Display. New attractions this year are: Poker Stand, Corn Hole, Bounce House, Fish Pond, Face Painting, Refreshments and Live Music by “Saints til Friday”.

The Rite of Naming and Commendation emphasizes the Church’s respect for human life from the moment of conception. On Sunday, Oct 23rd, Immaculate Conception Church of Dardenne will be hosting a Rite of Naming and Commendation following the noon Mass. We will meet in the gathering area and proceed into church together. All are welcome to attend this prayer service developed by the Archdiocese of St. Louis to meet the needs of families whose children died before birth for any reason. Parents and families of any religious background are invited to attend. Please contact Kristin Krantz ([email protected]) or Debbie Hilke ([email protected]) of the parish reproductive and child loss ministry for questions. To learn more about Naming & Commendation, visit: https://www.archstl.org/respect-life-apostolate/programs/pastoral-care

Blood Drive Monday, Sept. 19 2-6 p.m. The drive will be held in the church hall. Please make an appointment by calling 314-251-GIVE (4483) or visit MercyBloodDonor.net Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome. (see flyer for more details)

Beginning in June of this year, the Bishops of the United States have declared three years of “Eucharistic Revival.” To kick that off here at Sacred Heart, we will be having Dr. Larry Feingold, a professor at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary and a popular author and speaker, come to speak on the great gift of the Holy Eucharist. The talk begins at 7 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at Sacred Heart Parish-Valley Park.

Join Archbishop Rozanski in celebrating the 2022 Jubilee Mass for married couples. Couples married 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 50 or more, and in-between, especially those who were unable to celebrate in 2020. Sunday, October 9, 2022 2:30 pm Cathedral Basilica For details or to register archstl.org/jubilee or 314-792-7171

Jonah Prayer Ministry is a parish based Ministry of praying with and for others. Two Day Training - October 22 & 29 from 9am to 3pm at the Catholic Renewal Center. Applicants will need the signature of their pastor on the application form. Contact Tina @ 314-731-6100. More information at archstl.org/renewal

WINE: Women in the New Evangelization, in partnership with Immaculate Conception of Dardenne invites women of all ages on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at ICD Church from 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The theme inspired by John 20:16, is Called by Name. Conference speakers include by Joelle Maryn, LeAnn Thieman, Alyssa Bomes; and Catholic evangelist, author, and founder of the conference, Kelly Wahlquist. In addition lunch, adoration, prayer opportunities, confession, and shopping. Special Option: Friday Night, November 4; Gathering in the Vineyard 6:30pm-9:00pm ICD Parish Hall A special evening with our speakers and women of WINE for anyone feeling called to lead women to Christ. Registration: Friday Gathering & Saturday Conference; Early Bird Special - $100 Before Oct. 1 ($125 After) Saturday Conference Only Early Bird Special - $55 Before Oct. 1 ($75 After) For more information and to register, visit www.CatholicVineyard.com and select the EVENTS tab.

Bring your friends to eat, play and shop! Join us in the Si Commons on Sunday, October 2 from 11 AM until 2:30 PM. Reservations are $12 for the event with an optional lunch for an additional $12. Buy a single ticket or request group seating. See old friends and make new ones! Hosted by the SLUH Mothers Club and welcome to all, this long-standing event (formerly Card Party) is not to be missed! Please register by September 26 at https://www.sluh.org/cf_forms/view.cfm?formID=329

The 2022 Archdiocesan Red Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a reception in Boland Hall. The Most Reverend Mark Seitz of the Diocese of El Paso will serve as homilist. As a prelate serving a borderland community whose sister city is Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, the bishop has focused his work on the poor and vulnerable, including migrant families and refugees. Bishop Seitz was elected chairman-elect of the Committee on Migration and Refugee Services for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in 2021. His appointment as chairman takes effect in November 2022. The Red Mass is celebrated annually for judges, prosecutors, attorneys, law school professors and students, and government officials. Through the Mass, the Church asks the guidance of the Holy Spirit for all who are servants of justice. For additional information, please contact Jennifer at 314-792-7812.

Join us on Sept. 24th 9:15-4:30 to celebrate the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul for a Day of Service throughout the metro east area, Meet at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 1408 S. 10th St to reflect/pray before going out to service sites. Contact Sr. Pat Connolly at [email protected] by Sept. 8th.

Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service has several positions open for qualified candidates - Medicaid Service Coordinator, Development Assistant, Major Gifts Officer, and Case Manager. The Care Service works with a mission to prevent homelessness and hunger in St. Charles, Lincoln, and Warren counties by providing the support and resources that allow someone in crisis to begin their path toward a new beginning. For more details about these positions please visit our website at www.jacares.org/about-us-career-opportunities . No walk-ins or calls. Resumes may be emailed to [email protected]

Tickets are on sale Now! Mother Teresa: No Greater Love Twenty-five years have passed since the death of Mother Teresa of Calcutta , sparking a renewed interest in this spiritual giant of the 20th century. Filmed on 5 continents and featuring unprecedented access to both institutional archives and the apostolates of the Missionaries of Charity, this film reveals not just who Mother Teresa was, but how her singular vision to serve Christ in the poor continues to be realized through the Missionaries of Charity today. This is far more than a documentary. It is at once a soaring tribute to a spiritual icon, a powerful witness of authentic Christian charity, and a guidepost for all who seek hope in our turbulent times.

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Planning to get a flu shot? Clinical Research Professionals is conducting a study with Pfizer testing a new flu vaccination. We will pay you for time and travel. Call us for more information at 636-220-1200.

The Catholic Renewal Center invites you to a Prayer and Praise Night on the Feast of the Exultation of the Holy Cross Wednesday, September 14th at 7pm at the Cardinal Rigali Center in the Fleur de Lis room. Fr. Cassian, O.S.B. will be present with a relic of the True Cross of Christ and will bless everyone present. The evening will include Veneration of the Cross, Anointing of the Sick, and Reconciliation. Healing Prayer Teams will also be available. Music and worship will be led by Carrie Bajzath and friends. ALL are welcome! Call 314-731-6100 for more information.

St. Francis Borgia Grade School Dinner Auction on October 1, 2022. Full details, rsvps, sponsor and donation opportunities - www.borgiagradeschool.org or 636-239-6701

St. Francis Borgia Parish Fall Festival will be on Sunday, September 11, 2022. They will be serving Fried Chicken & Roast Beef Dinners carry out dinners from 11:00 am - 6:pm. Cost of dinner is $13.00. St. Francis Borgia Parish, 225 Cedar Street, Washington, MO www.borgiaparish.org or 636-239-6701

Ann Ave Concert Series and Tailgate Saturday, Sept 17 Featuring The Beardsley Brothers 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Didian Parking Lot Bring your lawn chair, beverages, and the kids. Enjoy the music! Food, frozen treats, and glow sticks for the kids (or adults) will be available for purchase.

Join us for Sacred Heart-Valley Park Welcome Back Bingo! Saturday, Sept. 17 1 p.m. (Doors Open at Noon) Parish Center Admission: $25 cash only Includes: 9 pack cards (15 games) CASH PRIZES! Free soft drinks and desserts Must be at least 16 years old to play. Questions? Call 314-703-4300

St. David's Fall Festival/ September 24th/ NOON-10:00 p.m. Please join us for our annual Fall Festival the last Saturday in September, the 24th from Noon-10:00 p.m.! There will Games for both kids and adults, BBQ, Beer garden, Silent Auction, Crafts and LIVE MUSIC! We are located at 2334 Tenbrook Road in Arnold MO 63010. (Parish Contact for Ad: (636) 296-5485 Beth Jones (please do not place this in the posting))

Another cohort of the Love's Reply Women's Formation and Discernment Group will begin on Wednesday, September 14. The group which meets at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary on the second Wednesday of the month from September through April is open to single Catholic women ages 18-30 who are seeking God's will for their lives. For more information or to register, please email [email protected]