LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME? As a Totus Tuus Missionary, you'll be an authentic witness of Christ's love, teach the Catholic faith, and grow in leadership. The Office of Youth Ministry needs 5 more enthusiastic young adults (19-24) to serve as summer missionaries with the Totus Tuus program! This program trains the missionaries and send them out in teams of 4 to lead catechetical programming for youth each week of the summer around the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Same great food as Fish Fry, join us to help raise funds for our roof. Dinner Auction - May 4th 2024 - Mass celebrated by Bishop Rice at 5pm - Dinner starts at 6pm - For more information contact Heather at 314-3511318 ext. 201 or scan the QR code for tickets. Thank you for your solidarity!

When: Friday June 14th Where: Florissant Golf Club, 50 Country Club Lane, Florissant, MO 63033 Time: Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m.; Shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. Cost: $125.00 per person – 4-person scramble ($500.00 per team) Includes: mulligan, Skins, green fees & carts * Participation Gift, *Grab n Go Breakfast & the Best Bloody-Mary Bar, * Refreshments & Lunch, * After Round: Meal (Mann Meats), Awards, and fellowship Benefits: All Proceeds support the North District SVDP serving Neighbors in Need within the 120 square miles of North St. Louis City and County. Sponsor: Gold: $500.00 Silver: $250.00 Hole: $100.00 or Other Donation - As a sponsor you get VISIBILITY FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION: You get your name on hole sponsor signage and Gold and Silver sponsors have additional signage displayed in the ClubHouse Shotgun Starting Area. All sponsors and donors are named in the Tournament Program. Contact/Questions: [email protected]; Doug Oberlin 314-369-1147 or Gene Meyer 314-684-9812

On each of the first three Wednesdays in May of 2024, the Marianist Retreat and Conference Center will be offering a series on the founders of the Marianist and what they have to say to us today. Our speakers will be Fr. George Cerniglia (May 1 on William Joseph Chaminade), Br. Jesse O'Neill (May 8 on Blessed Adele) and Fr. Sean Downing (May 15 on Marie Therese). Each evening's program will last from 7 pm - 8:30 pm. Admission is free and all are welcome. No RSVP's required!

Fr. Scheid Auditions for The Music Man! All ages are invited, families and clergy welcome! All who audition are guaranteed a spot in the show.

You could be the lucky winner yelling “Bingo!” Join The Care Service for another night of fun and games on Monday, May 13 at 6pm at Chicken N Pickle. Bring your friends and enjoy several rounds of bingo for some fun prizes! There is limited seating available, so to guarantee your spot at this event, get your tickets today on our website at jacares.org/events. We will also sell tickets at the door, but only to the limited capacity. Check out our website and save the dates for our other upcoming fun events!

Acompáñenos a celebrar nuestra tradicional Procesión y Coronación de la Virgen María en el Santuario de la Medalla Milagrosa en Perryville, Missouiri. Después de la procesión se celebrará una misa en español que incluirá la bendición e imposición del a Medalla Milagrosa. Invitado especial, Rev. Prudencio Rodríguez de Yurre, Director Espiritual de la Asociación de la Medalla Milagrosa. Favor de llamar al 1-800-360-2104 para más información.

Since 2000, the Respect Life Apostolate has held a Pro-Life Mass & Rosary on third Saturdays every month at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. We have gathered as a Catholic, pro-life community to pray for the preborn, pregnant mothers, those wounded by abortion, and a greater respect for all human life. Going forward, in addition to the Cathedral, the monthly Mass will also be held at different host parishes throughout the Archdiocese. Here is the spring 2024 schedule: • April 20, Incarnate Word (Chesterfield), 8:30 a.m. (Western Vicariate) • May 18, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (St. Charles), 8:15 a.m. (Rosary said prior to Mass) (Western Vicariate) • June 15: St. Ambrose (St. Louis City), 8 a.m. (Northern Vicariate)

Through May 5, abortion supporters are actively collecting signatures throughout Missouri to attempt to insert abortion into the state constitution on the fall 2024 ballot. To educate the faithful and parishes, both the Missouri Catholic Conference and the Archdiocesan Respect Life Apostolate (RLA) have centralized their "Decline to Sign" and wider ballot initiative resources and information online. To access the Missouri Catholic Conference page, click here: https://mocatholic.org/abortion/ To access the Archdiocese of St. Louis page, go to: https://www.archstl.org/respect-life-apostolate/programs/public-policy For additional information, please contact [email protected] or 314.792.7555.

The Abortion Healing Ministry (AHM) of the Archdiocese of St. Louis has an upcoming opportunity for healing for women wounded by abortion. During the Project Rachel Day of Hope & Healing on Saturday, May 18, women will encounter the merciful love of Jesus as they start or continue their healing journey. The $20 cost covers breakfast, lunch, and materials for the retreat held in a peaceful, prayerful setting in the St. Louis area; the exact location will be shared at registration. For more details or to sign up, contact 314.792.7565 or [email protected]. All inquiries and information are confidential.

Rite of Naming & Commendation will take place at the Church of the Magdalen (4924 Bancroft Ave, St. Louis, MO 63109) on Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m. which includes Mass. Developed by the Archdiocese of St. Louis to meet the needs of families whose child died before birth for any reason, the rite is open to parents and families of any religious background, whether their preborn loss was recent or long ago. Naming & Commendation gives them an opportunity to name the child, bring peaceful closure to great loss, and unite with our merciful God. For details, call 314.352.2111.

Through May 5, abortion supporters are actively collecting signatures throughout Missouri to attempt to insert abortion into the state constitution on the fall 2024 ballot. To educate the faithful and parishes, both the Missouri Catholic Conference and the Archdiocesan Respect Life Apostolate (RLA) have centralized their "Decline to Sign" and wider ballot initiative resources and information online. To access the Missouri Catholic Conference page, click here: https://mocatholic.org/abortion/ To access the Archdiocese of St. Louis page, go to: https://www.archstl.org/respect-life-apostolate/programs/public-policy For additional information, please contact [email protected] or 314.792.7555.

Join the Friends of Birthright at the 23rd Annual Run for Life and Learning benefitting Birthright Counseling, St. Louis! June 1, 2024 Creve Coeur Lake, 13725 Marine Ave, St. Louis, MO 63146 This in-person event offers something for everyone: * Chip-timed 6K Run/Walk * 1 mile Run/Walk * 0.25 mile youth run with FredBird®! REGISTER AT: https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/SaintLouis/RaceForLifeAndLearning Donations and sponsorships will fund the education of Birthright clients in financial need, enabling them to make better lives for themselves and their children. Funds raised in excess of scholarship and housing needs will be used to provide professional counseling and practical assistance to Birthright clients. Get your friends and family members together and enjoy a great morning supporting a worthwhile cause! Start times for the in-person events: 6K: 8:30AM 1 mile: 8:40AM 1/4 mile fun run: 9:15AM

Join us for the Annual St. Vincent de Paul Young Adults Trivia Night on April 13! Doors open at 6:00pm and trivia begins at 7:00pm. Your ticket includes free beer, soda, and light refreshments. We will also have raffles, 50/50 and Heads or Tails games. One table sign up helps us to provide one month of heat for a family. Register now at: https://sites.google.com/site/svdptrivianight/registration

Join us on Saturday 4/20 for a day dedicated to cultivating a holy soul inside a healthy body!

Join us at Creve Coeur Lake on June 1 for a chip-timed 6K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run, and ¼ Mile Kids Run with FREDBIRD®. Register or donate at runsignup.com/run4lifeandlearning. Proceeds enable women who are financially stressed by an unplanned pregnancy to continue their education and secure better lives for themselves and their families. For sponsorship opportunities, email [email protected].

SLU Fraternity and Sorority Life and SLU Student Government Association invite you to a Stem Cell Registration Drive, Sat., April 6, 10 AM-2 PM at the Saint Louis University Clocktower, 220 N Spring Ave. Free parking 10 AM-2:30 PM at the 3642 Laclede Ave Parking Garage. The day will also include food trucks, face painting, real-life princesses, balloon artists, and a student-run business market! The drive is in honor of one-year-old Clementine Blackham, whose life was saved by a National Stem Cell Donor Registry donor. (Follow her story on Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8vXctd4/.) Learn more or participate virtually at www.dkms.org/get-involved/virtual-drives/slu2024.

Register now for the April 13 ITEST webinar, “How Does Social Media Affect Children?” Sister Marysia Weber, RSM, DO, MA, will present on “Screen Addiction: Why You Can’t Put Your Phone Down.” Kevin Powell, MD, PhD, FAAP, will speak on “How Social Media Affects Children.” Learn more and register at https://faithscience.org/children-and-social-media/.

The Marianist Retreat and Conference Center is thrilled to offer a professional development opportunity on the use of Artificial Intelligence for anyone involved in ministry. We especially welcome school and church staff members, teachers, youth ministers, core team members, retreat leaders, DREs, CREs, and anyone else who is curious about a pastorally sound and intelligent approach to artificial intelligence. This event will take place on Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm at the Marianist Retreat and Conference Center, 4000 HWY 109 in Wildwood, MO. The cost is $65 per person, and your registration feel will include all-day coffee service, a delicious lunch, collaboration with others involved in ministry, and an amazing day of learning! For more information, visit https://marianistretreat.com/events/ai-in-ministry/ or email [email protected]

Through May 5, abortion supporters are actively collecting signatures throughout Missouri for a ballot measure to attempt to insert abortion into the state constitution. To educate the faithful and parishes, the Archdiocesan Respect Life Apostolate (RLA) and Southern Vicariate are hosting an informational meeting on Monday, March 18 at Ste. Genevieve Parish in Ste. Genevieve, MO. Starting at 6:30 p.m., participants are invited to learn best practices on defeating the initiative from Deacon Sam Lee of Campaign Life Missouri, a veteran pro-life lobbyist in Missouri who serves on the RLA Board. For additional information, contact [email protected] or 314.792.7555.

You are invited to Our Lady’s Inn’s 2024 Angel Gala! This year’s event will be held Sunday, April 14, at Bellerive Country Club. Please join us for a special evening with featured Guest Speaker Archbishop Joseph Naumann, honoring Missouri Area of the American Association of Malta, and with Master of Ceremonies Zip Rzeppa. For more information or to register, visit our site www.ourladysinn.org or call Karen at 314.736.1544.

All are welcome to come celebrate the annual Mass for Racial Unity, Wed. March 20, 7:00 pm. The Most Reverend Mitchell Rozanski, Archbishop of St. Louis, will preside. This special Mass travels to different parishes and this year is hosted by St. Josephine Bakhita Parish, 2431 N Grand Blvd. (just one mile north of the Fox Theater).

Join us for the Inaugural CTK5K [see image for details]

Come and See Retreats If you are a young woman between the ages of 18-35 discerning a call to religious life, we invite you to join the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the weekend of April 12-14! Mount Sacred Heart (295 Benham St. Hamden, CT 06514) email: [email protected] for more information!

Please join us for a Good Friday day of recollection at the Marianist Retreat and Conference Center on Friday, March 29, 2024, from 9 am - 1 pm. Msgr. Michael John Witt will lead us through two presentations and some time for reflection and meditation. His first talk will be entitled "The Passion of the Christ: Why?" during which he will share with us why Jesus had to suffer and die. His second talk is entitled "Our Passions: Wasted or Redemptive?" in which he will share stories of folks (including himself) who have suffered and united those sufferings to the cross of Jesus as a way of redemption. This day promised to help all of us to see our diminishment through spiritual eyes. Attendees will also have the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and/or Spiritual Direction, if desired. We will also be offering golf cart tours of our property, weather permitting. We will conclude with a light Lenten lunch. Though this event technically ends at 1 pm, folks are welcome to stay as late as 3 pm, walking our beautiful grounds and/or spending some quiet time in our peaceful chapel. And, if you would like to attend your own parish's Good Friday services, you will have plenty of time to do so after this event ends! Cost is $45 per person, and registration is now open! Please note, however, that our registration deadline is Noon on Friday, March 22, 2024. Visit www.marianistretreat.com or email [email protected] for more information

Women ages 18-45 are invited to experience a week in community and service with School Sisters of Notre Dame from July 14-20, 2024, at Whole Kids Outreach in Ellington, Missouri. Learn more and register by May 31 at ssnd.org/events/ssw24/.

Do you wonder how to listen for God’s invitation(s) in 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 on Saturday, April 13 at 10:30 a.m. CT. Learn more and register for the Zoom link at https://ssnd.org/events/4-13-24/.

Young adults ages 18-45 are invited to pray online together with School Sisters of Notre Dame every fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. Experience evening prayer in the gentle rhythm of the Liturgy of the Hours (psalms, scripture and intercessions), interspersed with faith sharing among other young adults and sisters from across the U.S. and Canada. Register in advance for the Zoom link at ssnd.org/events/.

Spring Fling 2024: Spring is in the Air! Lindenwood Area Senior Ministry, a local nonprofit, is hosting its annual Spring Fling fundraiser on Wednesday, April 10th from 11:30am to 2:30pm in Epiphany of our Lord Catholic Church’s Gym (6596 Smiley at Ivanhoe). Magicians + Live music by the St. Louis Banjo Club Lunch: pasta from Pietro’s, salad, bread & desserts! A stellar raffle, attendance prizes, & pot of gold! Proceeds will go toward LASM’s programs and services for older adults. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at door. To purchase tickets, visit lasministry.org/events or contact LASM Director, Katie Weintraub at 314-647-4591. Tables of 10 can be reserved, otherwise open seating. We look forward to seeing you there!

From Saturday, March 9 through Sunday, March 17, the Permanent Deacons in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, in conjunction with the Respect Life Apostolate, will be collecting diapers for infants, toddlers, and adults as part of our annual Archdiocesan-wide, pro-life service project to assist families in need. Your donations and prayers for the success of the drive are appreciated. For more information, contact your parish's permanent deacon, nearby participating parish, or Archdiocesan Permanent Diaconate Office at 314.792.7431.