The Franciscan Sisters of the Martyr St. George invite you to "May We Never Lose Our Wonder: Cultivating Eucharistic Amazement," a talk given by Sr. M. Karolyn as part of the Eucharistic Revival. It will take place in the chapel at St. Francis Convent, 1 Franciscan Way, Alton, IL on Saturday, November 5 at 2:00 pm. For more information, please call 618-463-2757 or email [email protected]

Register for the October 29, 2022 ITEST Webinar, "Two Wings: How Science and Theology Read One Another," with presenters Dr. Tom Sheahen and Dr. Stacy Trasancos. Learn more and register at https://faithscience.org/two-wings/. Pope St. John Paul II began his famous encyclical, “Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth.” Dr. Thomas P. Sheahen, with a Ph.D. degree in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, examines truth from the wing of science. Scientists depend on empirical data for conclusions. Dr. Stacy A. Trasancos, with a Ph.D. in chemistry and M.A. in dogmatic theology, explains how we find truth from the wing of faith. Theologians derive formulations from divine revelation. Together they seek an understanding of the axiom, truth cannot contradict truth. Join us at 9:00 am (central) on Saturday, October 29, 2022.

Bring your family and join us on Saturday, Oct. 15, for Oktoberfest at Sacred Heart Parish-Valley Park. We will begin with an outdoor Mass at 4 p.m. The Oktoberfest activities then begin at 5 p.m. with games, food, and faith-filled fun. To purchase tickets, please visit sacredheartvp.org.

The annual White Mass will be held at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. A reception will follow Mass in Boland Hall near the Cathedral. White Masses honor all those who work in health care – from nurses and physicians to lab workers. You may direct any questions to Jennifer at 314.792.7812.

Young adults age 18+ are invited to online evening prayer with School Sisters of Notre Dame on Tuesday, October 25 at 7 p.m. 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/10-25-22.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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].

All men are encouraged to participate in monthly Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction to pray for their wives or future wives, and the women in their lives. Each month we will also have a guest speaker who will share a reflection on a topic related to being Men of God. Join us the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM starting October 5th at Sts Joachim and Ann Church, St Charles MO. For more information contact Deacon Phillip Uro at 314-614-4901 or [email protected].

Free concert in Czech and Portuguese, mass with the Crowning of the Infant of Prague and a reception.

Join Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski on Sunday, September 11 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis for the Blue Mass for First Responders and their families. A reception will follow Mass.

Register at https://faithscience.org/catholic-bioethics/ for a webinar presented by the Institute for Theological Encounter with Science and Technology (ITEST). Join us Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 9:00 to 11:00 am (US Central). ​ The webinar fee is $10​ No charge for ITEST members, clergy, seminarians, and consecrated religious, but donations are appreciated. ​ Learn more and register at https://faithscience.org/catholic-bioethics/ ​ Questions? Contact Sheila Roth​​ at [email protected].

Ages 21+ are invited to join the Young Catholic Professionals of St. Louis on Wednesday, August 24 from 6:30-8:00pm for appetizers, beer, wine, and soda paired with great conversations. The event is free to attend and will take place in the Coronado Grand Lobby located at 3701 Lindell Blvd. Saint Louis, MO 63108. Register at www.ycpstlouis.org/events/networking-happy-hour-2

Concert/Mass with ceremony Crowing of the Infant of Prague/Reception