Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church is looking for a Director of Youth Ministry to help lead our young people. This person will be responsible for both a middle and high school youth program. Elements of the program include, but are not limited to, assisting with weekly liturgies and leading weekly meetings, catechesis, service projects and other elements. Specific elements are Luke 18 Retreat, the Steubenville Retreat, March for Life, and others. The candidate will recruit, train and supervise a core team of volunteers to assist in the ministry. The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or 5 years of experience with notes of recommendation. Salary and benefits (health insurance and retirement) determined by archdiocesan standards and are based on education and experience. Please email a cover letter and resume to [email protected], Deadline to apply is February 28, 2022 with an anticipated hire date of May, 2022.

Saint Louis Counseling, a federated mental-health/counseling agency of Catholic Charities of St. Louis, is currently hiring part-time Client Intake Specialists at three of our seven office locations. Join our dynamic, mission-driven agency that provides counseling services to more than 7,000 individuals and families of all ages, throughout the Archdiocese. All our employment opportunities can be found at: SaintLouisCounseling.org/employment-hr/

Join us on Sunday, March 20th, from 11am - 4pm, for our Drive Thru Chicken Dinner. The price is $12 (Cash or Check), and all meals will receive 1/2 Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Corn, Rosy Applesauce, Dinner Roll, and an Apple Turnover. We hope to see you there!

The School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) invite women ages 18-45 to an online retreat. "Grounded in the Heartbeat of God" Sunday, February 27 from 1-4 p.m. CST via Zoom. Sister Kathleen Storms, SSND, will facilitate the retreat. More information and registration for the Zoom link is available at ssnd.org/events/2-27-22. Registration will close Friday, February 25.

Register for a webinar presented by the Institute for Theological Encounter with Science and Technology (ITEST). Transhumanism and Transcendence: What are We Becoming? with presenters Sister Ilia Delio, OSF, and Nicholas Sparks​ Join us on Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 9:00 to 11:00 am central. This webinar will focus on the philosophical movement of Transhumanism and its quest to transcend biological limits toward enhanced life. The emphasis on transhumanist transcendence will be compared to the hybridity of posthumanism. Both movements will be contextualized within an evolutionary framework. The webinar fee is $10. Free of charge: ITEST members, clergy, seminarians, and consecrated religious. Donations are appreciated. Register at https://faithscience.org/transhumanism/ Questions? Contact Sheila Roth​​ at [email protected].

Engaged couples are invited to complete their Marriage Preparation at a special Marriage Preparation Retreat on April 23 & 24, at Saints Peter & Paul Parish presented by the Archdiocese of St Louis, Office of Marriage & Family Life. Invite Christ to be the center of your marriage. For more information: ArchStL.org/sacraments/marriage or call 314.792.7178

Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service is looking for a Food Pantry Operations Assistant (for up to 24 hours a week). This person will be responsible for assisting in managing the food pantry’s daily facility operations, including food distributions, pickups, donations, and deliveries, ensuring all food is sorted and stored in a safe and sanitary manner; and ensuring safety and security procedures are followed. Evening hours and some weekend hours are required. For more information or details on how to apply visit https://www.jacares.org/about-us/career-opportunities/.

Respect for the Dignity of persons is a Principle of Catholic Social Teaching and one ignored by traffickers who treat persons as commodities. Join us in abolishing this horrific crime. U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking is a 501 c (3) organization, 2039 N Geyer Road, St. Louis, MO 63131 (sistersagainsttrafficking.org) Enero - El respeto por la dignidad de las personas es un principio de la doctrina social católica y es ignorado por los traficantes que tratan a las personas como mercancías. Únase a nosotros para abolir este horrible crimen. U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking es una organización 501 c (3), 2039 N Geyer Road, St. Louis, MO 63131 (sistersagainsttrafficking.org)

Living our call as SSND: Transformative education on the margins The School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) invite single women ages 18-45 to an online presentation Wednesday, January 19 at 7 p.m. CST to learn more about SSND and their ministry with and among those who are poor and marginalized. More information and registration for the Zoom link is available at ssnd.org/events/1-19-22.

The Beauty of Eve is a powerful presentation about how wonderful and marvelous the design and function of the female body truly is. It helps women appreciate and advocate for their own gynecologic health. It empowers women to know how tracking their cycle can greatly benefit their health by identifying potential problems and how tracking can be a natural alternative to the birth control pill. January 27, 2022. 6:30-8:00 PM Pauline Books & Media 9804 Watson Road,St. Louis, MO 63126 REGISTER:http://bit.ly/PBM-BoE01-2022 Presentation followed by Q&A. Event is free, but masks are required. Limited to 15 attendees. (Wait list once we reach capacity). Questions: 314.997.7576

Presenter: Dr. Stacy Trasancos Saturday, Jan.15, 9:00 - 11:00 am central. Today we hear, “Follow the science!” People use that idiom as if to say that science is the path to all truth and that if we follow where science leads, we will never be led astray. Science doesn’t work like that. The Catholic Church has a long history, codified in Genesis and professed still in our Creed, that science is the study of the handiwork of God. Science is a search for truth, but it must be guided by the light of faith. Dr. Trasancos will tell about her efforts to reunite contemporary science back with theology and philosophy in a more mature way than the Middle Ages when science was first born of Christianity. The webinar fee is $10. Free for ITEST members, clergy, seminarians, and consecrated religious. Donations are appreciated. Register at https://faithscience.org/theology-of-science/ Contact Sheila Roth​​ at [email protected]

The North American Vocation Team (NAVT) of the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) present “Living our Call as SSND: Transformative Education, Part 2 – On the margins” Wednesday, January 19 at 8 p.m. EST (7 p.m. CST). This second of a three-part online series is intended for single women ages 18-45 to learn more about SSND and their ministry with and among those who are poor and marginalized. More information and registration for the Zoom link is available at ssnd.org/events/1-19-22.

Men, women, and couples wounded by abortion are invited to attend the third archdiocesan Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreat, Feb. 18-20, 2022. Rachel’s Vineyard, offered through the Archdiocese of St. Louis Abortion Healing Ministry, has helped 320,000-plus women and men globally since its founding in 1993 by psychologist Dr. Theresa Burke (see https://rachelsvineyard.org/). The retreat will be held in a comfortable and prayerful setting in the St. Louis area, with proper COVID-19 precautions in place (exact location shared at registration). The cost is $100 to attend which includes two night’s lodging, all meals and materials. To register by February 7 or for more information, contact 314.406.0815 or [email protected]. All information and inquiries are kept confidential. To learn about more healing opportunities, visit archstl.org/hope-healing

All are welcome to attend Naming & Commendation, a prayer service developed by the Archdiocese of St. Louis to meet the needs of families whose child died before birth for any reason (including miscarriage, accident, abortion or still birth). Parents and families of any religious background are invited to attend, whether the loss was recent or long ago. Naming & Commendation will be at St. Francis Borgia Parish in Washington. The rite, celebrated by Fr. Michael Boehm, will offer parents and families an opportunity to name their child, bring peaceful closure to great loss, and unite with our merciful God. • To RSVP or for more info. please contact Jane Maune at [email protected] or 636-432-6781. To learn more or to bring this rite to your parish, email [email protected] or visit (click, then scroll): https://www.archstl.org/respect-life-apostolate/programs/pastoral-care

St. Peter parish in St Charles will be showing Bella the movie at our parish on Sunday, January 16th following the 11am Mass (approximately noon) in the parish Cafe (former day school cafeteria). The showing will include light lunch fare (sandwich, chips, cookies, water). Come and be inspired!

2022 Archdiocesan Young Adult Pro-Life Holy Hour, Thursday, January 20 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 Anima Christi, the Office of Young Adult Ministry, and Respect Life Apostolate, will be held Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022 at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. Kathy Fowler will share her inspirational adoption journey as well as her professional work at Good Shepherd Children & Family Services as the executive director. After her talk, Eucharistic Adoration, the Rosary, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered. • For more information, contact [email protected], 314.792.7008 or https://stlyoungadults.com/calendar/ • Help us spread the word on social media here: www.facebook.com/events/1153984281674922/

For couples planning their weddings, wanting a natural way to plan their families, or having difficulty conceiving, please visit: http://stlouisnfp.org or to schedule an appointment: http://bit.ly/NFPintro . Introductory classes are held weekly on line and at a variety of locations throughout the Archdiocese.

Naming & Commendation: Find Comfort, Healing & Hope... Saturday, January 8, Christ Prince of Peace Parish, 8:45 a.m. "I am the Resurrection and the life." - John 11:25 All are welcome to attend Naming & Commendation, a prayer service developed by the Archdiocese of St. Louis to meet the needs of families whose child died before birth for any reason (including miscarriage, accident, abortion or still birth). Parents and families of any religious background are invited to attend, whether the loss was recent or long ago. Naming & Commendation will start at 8:45 a.m. (right after the 8 a.m. Mass) at Christ Prince of Peace Parish in Manchester on Saturday, January 8. The rite will offer parents and families an opportunity to name their child, bring peaceful closure to great loss, and unite with our merciful God. • To RSVP or for more information, please contact Susan Nowak at [email protected]> • To help spread the word about the January 8 event on social media, click here: https://www.facebook.com/events/3117146611945303/ • To learn more or to bring this rite to your parish, email [email protected] or visit (click, then scroll): https://www.archstl.org/respect-life-apostolate/programs/pastoral-care

As the liturgical year ends and a new one begins, tune in to Covenant Network for the best in Catholic radio programming to help you prepare your heart to receive the Christ Child this Christmas season. Tune in to KHOJ 1460 AM on the radio or listen live on our free Covenant Network App or at OurCatholicRadio.org.

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Join Our Lady’s Inn Maternity Homes for our annual Trivia Night. This year’s event will be held Saturday January 22, 2022, on our 40th Anniversary. Doors open at 6:00, trivia starts at 7:00. Join us at Christian Brothers College (CBC) High School 1850 De La Salle Dr. St. Louis, MO 63141. $25/person or $200/table of 8 includes light snacks and 2 drinks per person. Feel free to bring your own snacks and beverages. Sponsorships available. To register or for more information, visit https://ourladysinn.org/trivia-night-2022/ or contact Katrina at 314-736-1544 or [email protected]. This event sells out quickly!

Join the Respect Life Apostolate for the Archdiocese of St. Louis Roe v. Wade Memorial Mass celebrated by Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski on Saturday, January 15 at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica. Mass will include the Pro-Life Generation Memorial and the LifeLine Coalition collection, which benefits thousands of local pregnant and parenting moms and families annually. The Rosary Procession to and from our state’s last abortion facility follows Mass, which marks the 49th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision which legalized abortion on Jan. 22, 1973. The prayer vigil concludes with a reception and fellowship in Boland Hall. • Promote the Mass on social media at: https://www.facebook.com/events/681320415913059/ • Live-stream also available at: cathedralstl.org/live • More details available from the Respect Life Apostolate at 314.792.7555, [email protected] or STLRespectLife.org

Register for a webinar presented by the Institute for Theological Encounter with Science and Technology (ITEST). Everywhen: God, Symmetry, and Time Faith and Science: Are they Really Opposed? or Not? Join us on Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 9:00 to 11:00 am central. Presenter, Dr. Thomas Sheahen draws attention to the way humans have tried to impose their limited understanding of time upon God. To overcome that mistake, Sheahen suggests a new pathway that steps upward toward seeking “both/and” answers instead of “either/or” answers. This enhances our understanding of time, creation and evolution. The webinar fee is $10. Free of charge: ITEST members, clergy, seminarians, and consecrated religious. Donations are appreciated. Register at https://faithscience.org/everywhen/ Questions? Contact Sheila Roth​ at [email protected]

Fr. Anthony Wieck, SJ will be speaking about Embracing Jesus’ Sacred Heart at the Christ Alive Through Mary Women’s Prayer Breakfast from 9am – noon on Saturday, December 11 at the Cardinal Rigali Center, 20 Archbishop May Dr.. Join with other women in the archdiocese for a morning of breakfast, fellowship, and deepening the meaning of the Sacred Heart of Jesus within your life. Cost is $20. Sponsored by the Catholic Renewal Center. Register at archstl.org/renewal or call 314-731-6100.

37th Annual Holiday Christmas Festival will be on Saturday, December 4 & Sunday, December 5 in Ste. Genevieve, MO. The following FREE Concerts will perform at Ste. Genevieve Catholic Church (49 DuBourg Place, Ste. Genevieve, MO). Saturday, December 4 -SEMO State University Chamber Choir will perform at 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. -Pipe Organ Concert performed by Matt Palisch, Professor of Organ from SEMO State University will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, December 5 -Harp Solo performance by Celtic Artist, Chadie Fruehwald at 3 p.m. -Ste. Genevieve Municipal Band Symphonic Wind Ensemble will perform at 4 p.m. The following FREE Program will be at the DuBourg Centre (305 Merchant St., Ste. Genevieve, MO) on Sunday, December 5: -SEMO State University Steel Drum Band will perform at 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. Valle Schools Market & Craft Fair will be on Saturday, December 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, December 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Valle Schools Gym (40 North 4th St., Ste. Genevieve, MO).

Sts Joachim and Ann Care Service needs you! The Care Service pantry is looking for people to be the hands and feet of Christ. The Care Market in Elsberry needs assistance to provide nutritious food to those in need in our community. You can volunteer as your schedule allows whether that is once a week or once a month. Please call Rob Davis at 636-441-1302 ext. 225 to find out how you can serve a son, a mother or a grandparent who is need.

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis is having a HUGE sale on Sunday, December 12, 2021 from 9am - 2pm. Most items are up to 75% off. Complimentary coffee and donuts

Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski will preside at a Prayer Service for Spiritual Healing on Monday, November 22, at 7:00 pm, at St. Alphonsus Rock Liguori Church, 1118 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri 63106 Please enter the Church at doors on Cook Ave. All victims/survivors of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse by anyone - clergy, family, friends, co-workers or strangers - are invited to attend the prayer service. In addition, family members and friends of survivors are encouraged to participate, as well as those who are involved in helping abused people, and who want to pray for healing, reconciliation, and the prevention of abuse. The Office of Child and Youth Protection, in collaboration with the Office of Sacred Worship, is organizing and sponsoring the prayer service. For more information, please contact Carol Brescia, Victim Assistance Coordinator in the Office of Child and Youth Protection, at [email protected] or 314-378-3627.

The Annual Mass in Memory of Our Children will be celebrated on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the Old Cathedral, 209 Walnut St, Downtown St. Louis. Fr. Mitch Doyen will be the celebrant. This Mass is an annual tradition that provides families who have lost a child with a way to include them in their Christmas celebrations. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Cindy Swain at (314)313-1701.