Surviving Divorce – Hope and Healing for the Catholic Family

The 12-week DVD program features Catholic experts who present Church teaching along with lay men and women who share their challenges on the way to true healing.

Immaculate Conception Parish – Dardenne is hosting the program beginning October 18^th, 2023. There is a $20 fee which covers ALL materials needed. (Scholarships are available).

Contact Debi at [email protected] or 314-276-3859.

Scenes of the Nativity

Come Join Us!
Over 300 beautiful scenes from all over the world!

Enjoy live music!
Get a chance to win some amazing prizes in our Raffle, and help out of the church with our 50/50.
Plenty of fun for the little ones too, such as our Little Angel's Area, scavenger hunt and family photos!
The best part...IT'S ALL FREE!

Christmas Luncheon and Auction - St. Charles Friends of Birthright

ST. CHARLES FRIENDS OF BIRTHRIGHT

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON AND AUCTION

Thursday, December 7, 2023

Le Belle Coeur

1115 S. Main St., St. Charles

10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Lunch served at 12:00

Reserved Seating for Tables of 10

Tickets $35 (Payment required in advance)

Use this link to purchase tickets and/or make a donation: http://bidpal.net/fobchristmas2023

(Payment may be made by credit card via bidpal above, or check to be mailed to Friends of Birthright, P. O. Box 400, St. Charles, MO 63302)

Ticket info: [email protected] or 937-626-0124

Deadline is November 28, 2023.

The Three Comings of Christ: An Advent Day of Prayer

This day will consist of three conferences, time for quiet reflection, and lunch with conversation. Cost $80. Register at www.mercycenterstl.org by December 1. The presentations include experiential elements, imaginative prayer, lectio and visio divina. Some simple art supplies are provided. Option available to stay overnight Friday evening.

Behold The Lamb of God: An Advent & Christmas Concert

Behold the Lamb of God an Advent and Christmas Concert featuring Maria Vargo

A Christmas tradition! Come spend a beautiful afternoon at the Carmelite monastery filled with prayer and praising. You’ll enjoy a mix of holiday and religious Christmas music and even be a part of a sing-along.

Special Guests include the Carmelite Sisters, Christina Heddell and Michelle Malawey

Sunday Dec. 10th at 2pm at the Carmelite Monastery

9150 Clayton Rd.

St. Louis, MO 63124

A free-will offering is appreciated.

Mass in Memory of Our Children

The Annual Mass in Memory of Our Children will be celebrated on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 2 p.m. at the Basilica of St Louis, King of France, 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.

Made for More Speaker Series

Join us as our Made for More Speaker Series continues on Wednesday, December 13th. Our guest speaker, Fr. Jason Schumer, will be speaking about feeling our need for God. The talk begins at 7:00pm, with an optional dinner before at 6:30pm.

Come to Bethlehem: A Christmas Concert with the Daughters of St. Paul

Come to Bethlehem: A Christmas Concert with the Daughters of St. Paul

Escape the bustle of the season and reconnect with God through an evening of joyful music, stories, and prayer with the award-winning Daughters of St. Paul Choir! Friday, December 15 at 7:00 PM at Chaminade College Preparatory School Skip Viragh Center for the Arts (425 South Lindbergh Blvd). Tickets are $25 general admission (free for kids 12 and under). Dinner options are also available. For details and ticket information, visit //pauline.org/concert or call 314-965-3512.

Online Evening Prayer with Young Adults

Young adults age 18+ are invited to online evening prayer with the School Sisters of Notre Dame on Tuesday, December 19 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 ssnd.org/events/12-19-23/.

'Do you believe in miracles? Seeing is believing' presentation

Hello this is Fr. Rodger Fleming from St Rose of Lima, St. Joseph, and St. Anne parishes. I want to PERSONALLY invite you to an AMAZING night. We are hosting an extraordinary event on MIRACLES caught on film and “Tested by Science”.

It’s the same presentation two nights in a row, so just choose one night 6:30 PM - 9 PM Wednesday, December 20th at St. Joseph in Bonne Terre or 6:30 PM – 9 PM Thursday, December 21st at St. Rose of Lima in De Soto. Arrive 15 minutes early for good seating.

Some things you will HEAR and SEE at the presentation:

•Several Eucharistic Miracles where the bread transformed into living heart tissue to show that Jesus Christ is ALIVE in the Holy Eucharist.

•A lady living today who receives the Wounds of Christ while receiving messages from Jesus and Mary . You will witness her Stigmata.

•Why do bad things happen to good people? The meaning of Suffering.

•The meaning, purpose, and POWER of the Holy Sacrifice of the MASS.

So many of you have kids and grandkids away from the Church. Even if they can’t come, you will be provided tools and resources to get them back in Mass.

Listen to what two fallen away Catholics had to say:

A Mother gives her son $100 to come to the presentation and look what happens:

“I wanted to thank you for changing my life. My mom went to day 1 of the 3-day mission… she got me to attend the second day… I was an occasional Mass attendee, mostly holidays. After your talk I made a good confession and now attend Mass DAILY….”

And this one, a 36-year-old fallen away son. His Mother has been praying years for his return to the Church. Here is what he said after:

“Seeing the miracles that no science can refute, and the people personally touched by Jesus and Mary forever changed the direction of my life and the makeup of my heart…I felt the power of Jesus and for me that could only have happened by seeing what Tim presented. Since that day in May I have not missed a Mass.”

www.ScienceTestsFaith.com/JeffCity

A Day of Reflection for Bereaved Mothers-Sipping from my Cup of Sorrow and Joy

A Day of Reflection for Bereaved Mothers

Sipping from the Cup of Sorrow and Joy

We invite mothers who have experienced the profound loss of a child, to join us for a day of comfort, companionship and hope. A safe and nurturing space for understanding, and renewed strength as we come together to cherish the memories of beloved children and learn strategies for living a full life with both sorrow and joy. The day will include large group presentations, small group discussion groups, guided meditation, creative art and mindfulness exercises to help navigate grief and promote emotional well being.

The day will be facilitated by Diana Gorham, Lay Marianist Retreat Leader and Certified Liturgist & Pastoral Studies, and Sandra Dillon, Bereaved Specialist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

WHO: Bereaved Mothers

WHEN: Saturday, January 6, 2024

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: Pallottine Renewal Center,

15270 Old Halls Ferry Rd.

Florissant, MO

Cost: Free-Lunch, snacks and supplies will be provided due to the generous donations of Sts. Joachim and Ann JASSS and BJC Hospice.

Registration due by November 30, 2023

Space is limited. To secure your spot in our sacred circle please register with Diana Gorham, [email protected] (314) 630-1367 or Sandra Dillon, [email protected] (314) 267-5967