In memoriam
A memorial Mass for Liz Kosciolek was celebrated Jan. 23 at Christian Brothers College High School. Kosciolek, who died unexpectedly Jan. 17 while recovering from surgery, served as the primary contact for students and parents in the Office of the Dean of Students at CBC. She had worked at the school for more than 30 years. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Rich Kosciolek; two children, Anthony and Michael Kosciolek; one grandchild; and a sister, Sandra Schleper. The Liz Kosciolek CBC High School Scholarship Fund was established in her name. To donate, visit www.cbchs.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS
St. John's Illuminated Bible
Members of Abrahamic faith communities will gather to celebrate their shared traditions from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the Cardinal Rigali Center, 20 Archbishop May Drive in Shrewsbury. The Illuminated Pentateuch and Psalms volumes of the Bible will be on display. RSVP to James Comninellis at [email protected] or (314) 792-7177.
First Friday Series features the arts
Fine and Performing Arts chair and music professor Laura Franklin will be the featured speaker at the St. Louis University First Friday Mass and Speaker Series at noon Friday, Feb. 3 in Boileau Hall. After Mass and a light lunch, Franklin presents "The Role of the Arts Toward an Educated Society." Although the event is free, registration is requested at www.stlouisreview.com/bmJ
'Divest!' at film night
The Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help will feature the film "Divest!" at their Eco-Film Night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the Franciscan Sisters, 335 S. Kirkwood Road in Kirkwood, and at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at the De Soto Community Center, 400 Boyd St. in De Soto. The film chronicles 350.org's "Do the Math" bus tour as it launched a fossil fuel divestment campaign. The film is free, with complimentary Missouri-grown organic popcorn and organic hot apple cider served to guests. To register for the Kirkwood show, call (314) 965-3700; in De Soto, email [email protected]. For information, contact Maurice Lange at [email protected] or (636) 222-8160.
Msgr. Witt's new history book
The Daughters of St. Paul are hosting a book signing and talk by Msgr. Michael Witt, author of "Saint Louis: The Story of Catholic Evangelization of America's Heartland," at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at Pauline Books and Media, 9804 Watson Road in Crestwood. Msgr. Witt will discuss and sign copies of Volume 2, "The Lion and the Fourth City," which shares a picture of St. Louis through the eyes of Archbishop Peter Richard Kenrick, the westward spread of Catholicism through the elevation of St. Louis as an archdiocese, outbreak of the Civil War and the World's Fair at the turn of the century.
Morning of recollection
The Order of Carmel Discalced Secular are sponsoring a morning of recollection with Father Randy Soto, professor of sacred Scripture-New Testament at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude following Mass at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the seminary, 5200 Glennon Drive in Shrewsbury. The program includes "Lectio Divina" on the Blessed Mother in Sacred Scripture. A free-will offering will be collected to support the seminary. For information or to RSVP, call Patti at (314) 576-2938 or email [email protected]. Bring your Bible and breviary or smartphone with the iBreviary app installed.
Infertility Mass
The annual Mass for couples affected by infertility will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Cardinal Rigali Center, 20 Archbishop May Drive in Shrewsbury. A reception will follow to share in fellowship and receive resources on ways the Church helps couples with infertility. The event is sponsored by the Enkindle Infertility Support Ministry, a program of the archdiocesan Office of Natural Family Planning.
Men for Christ
The 10th Annual Catholic Men for Christ St. Louis Conference will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri-St. Louis in Normandy. Free parking and Metro stop access is available. Guest Speakers include Marcus Grodi, Father Art Cavitt, Jon Leonetti and Damon Owens. The event concludes after a Mass at 4 p.m. For information, call (314) 792-7185. To register, visit www.catholicmenfor christ.org.
Life Teen Women's Retreat
A Life Teen Women's Retreat for women ages 18 and older will take place Feb. 24-26 at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac. The theme of the retreat is "Unfinished" and will cover how women are on an unfinished journey in their relationship with Christ. Speakers include Father Christopher Martin, Kristy Allgeyer, Katie Gray, Sarah Houde, Tricia Tembreull and Michelle Fischer. Music will be led by Adam and Heather Bitter. Cost is $225. For more information and to register, visit www.lifeteen.com/events/women-stl.
Serve with the Ursuline Sisters this summer
The Ursuline Sisters are hosting a week of volunteer service in San Antonio July 10-16, for women ages 18-30. Service will be at Haven for Hope with persons who are homeless; housing will be at Our Lady of the Lake University. There is no cost, except for transportation to and from San Antonio. Financial grant money is available for transportation. Applications are due March 1. For more information, contact Sister Elisa Ryan, OSU, at [email protected].
Foundation volunteers
Volunteers are sought for events and community programs run by SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation, which raises money for children treated at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon. For example, volunteers work at a registration table, make calls at a phone bank, sell raffle tickets or man a mystery photo booth. All volunteers need to apply and will receive SSM Health Cardinal Glennon volunteer orientation training. Sign up at www.stlouisreview.com/bEa. For information, contact Steven Sartin at (314) 678-6622 or at [email protected].