The SFA Summer Film Series Presents THE CHOSEN, Season 1

The SFA Summer Film Series Presents THE CHOSEN, Season 1

WHAT: The Chosen-The critically acclaimed series about the life of Jesus and the apostles and others who followed him. It's a fresh view of the Gospels.

WHO: The Chosen is appropriate for adults and kids. Bring your family and your friends!

WHEN: Wednesdays at 8pm (the field opens at 7:30) from May 31-July 26 (no showing on July 5). Each episode lasts about an hour.

WHERE: The Fields at SFA-located on the ball fields by the concession stand (parish center if inclement weather). Bring your own chairs or blankets.

Come and see this wonderful series for the first time or watch it again-you'll find the show relatable and the message something to think about.

St. John's Bible Calligraphy Instructional Class

Carol Savage, an artist and owner of Calligraphy for Life's Celebrations, is offering an evening, 3 -week Calligraphy class. Her passion and skill for the fine lettering was ignited with the release of The Saint John's Bible. Class will be offered the first three Wednesday evenings in June. For $75.00 begin to learn this beautiful lettering art.

SSND Summer Service Week

Women ages 18-45 are invited to spend a week in community and service with School Sisters of Notre Dame from June 11-17, 2023, at Whole Kids Outreach in Ellington, Missouri. Learn more and register by May 15 at ssnd.org/events/summer23/.

Corpus Christi Procession

We invite the faithful to join us in a special Corpus Christi Procession through the Hill neighborhood.

North County Deanery Corpus Christi Procession

Please join the Catholic parishes and schools of the North County Deanery at Sacred Heart Church in Florissant on June 11 at 7:00 pm (please note evening start time - follows Sacred Heart's 6PM Mass) to celebrate Christ’s abiding presence with a Corpus Christi Procession.

The Eucharistic Procession will pass through the streets of Florissant until it reaches the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine.

Parking at Sacred Heart Church,
751 N. Jefferson St., Florissant Mo.

Enjoy an ice cream and bottled water after the procession.

Parishioners, Students, Parents, Teachers, First Communicants, Those Recently Baptized or Confirmed, Friends, Neighbors…

ALL ARE WELCOME to participate and witness this ancient tradition of our faith as we celebrate the unity of our parishes and schools, ALIVE in CHRIST in North County.

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Archbishop Fulton Sheen Pilgrimage

Come along with the Mission Office for a day pilgrimage to Peoria, Illinois to visit the tomb and museum of Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen! Among his many accolades, Venerable Fulton Sheen is well known for his service as National Director of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith in the United States. Cost per person is $60. This includes the bus transportation, box lunch at the museum and light snacks/refreshments on the bus. For more information or to register, visit https://www.archstl.org/missionevents or call 314-792-7655.

Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart Celebration

Join us to Celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart

All are Invited to join the Sodality of the Most Sacred Heart on Friday, June 16, 2023 4p.m. - 8:30p.m. as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Adoration, Reconciliation, Rosary, Eucharistic Procession, Mass, light Dinner, Reflection by Fr. James Kubicki, SJ, National Chaplain of the Sodality, plus Children's Activities (petting zoo, bounce house, face painting, and snow cones) during reflection and after for the whole family until 8:30p.m. For more information, visit: www.MostSacredHeart.net.

Icon Studio

If you or any of your peers are interested in iconography, a master iconographer will be offering a course June 19-23 at Saint Louis Priory School’s Art Studio (500 S. Mason Rd.) The course is 5 days, with 7 hours of instruction each day. The cost ($650 per person) and covers personal coaching, materials (sourced from UK, Romania, and South America), lunch, and refreshments. Each participant will walk away with their own icon (8” x 11”). The proceeds will go to the iconographer’s monastic community in Peru, which depends on course revenue to cover its living expenses. Even if you have little or no artistic experience, please don’t view that as a deterrent! The iconographer will help you bring beauty and prayer to your Icon.

The Iconographer, Fr Alex Echeandia Loro OSB, apprenticed in Guatapé, Colombia, studied under Aidan Hart at the Prince of Wales’ School of Traditional Art, and completed his training at the Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv Oblast, Ukraine. To learn more about Fr Alex: http://www.domalexicons.org.To learn more about his monastery: https://benedictinosperu.org/

For additional information or to register, please call Saint Louis Priory School, 314/434-3690, ext. 139.

Pack the Pool!

Help give our clients and their children a fun summer break!
Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service is hosting a summer food drive out front on Fri. June 23 from 9-4. Our focus is on summer snacks and kid-friendly foods for our clients and their children to enjoy while home for the summer. Help us fill our inflatable pool with food and enjoy a free Fla-Vor-Ice for stopping by!

ITEST Webinar: Treating Human Embryos as Human Patients: The Magisterial and Medical FAQS

June 24, 2023, is the one year anniversary of the US Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v Wade. Join ITEST on Saturday, June 24, for a webinar to learn more about protecting the vulnerable lives of human embryos.

Register athttps://faithscience.org/human-embryos/ for the ITEST webinar:

Treating Human Embryos as Human Patients: The Magisterial and Medical FAQS

With presenters Dr. Elizabeth B. Rex and Dr. George Mychaskiw and Q&A moderator, Francis Etheredge.

Old Mines, Missouri Celebrates 300th Anniversary 1723-2023

Bonjour! Old Mines, Mo, the oldest settlement in Missouri celebrates 300 years! Sample life in late 1700/early 1800s. Enjoy French pastries, tour log cabins, exhibits...attend Mass in French! ~ Merci

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The village of Old Mines is the oldest settlement in the state of Missouri. Lead miners were in Old Mines as early as 1719, turning to baryte mining well into the 1900s. The founding of Old Mines in 1723 coincides with the land grant awarded to Philippe Francois Renault by French government.

Our day is packed with events for the entire family! Live Creole music, early way of life demonstrations, games, local wines, French pastries, fresh baked bread in stone ovens, crafts, historical exhibits and tours, pony rides, log cabins, wine, cold drinks and more! Bring the whole family, we welcome you to Old Mines!

Awaken to the Divine: A 5-Day Silent Retreat Guided by Paul Coutinho

This retreat will help you find your own path to Awakening Divine Consciousness in your everyday life. Register by June 23 at www.mercycenterstl.org. Cost: Commuter: $350; Overnight: $500. Paul Coutinho is a recognized international scholar who brings an Eastern flavor to Western spirituality.

Summer Silent Directed Retreat

Come away from the busyness of life and reflect on and deepen your relationship with God. Spiritual direction provided daily during these graced days of silence and contemplation. Two options: 6 days for $700 (August 12-17) or 4 days for $425 (August 12-15). See registration and a list of the spiritual directors at www.mercycenterstl.org.