ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. LOUIS SUES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Posted on May 21, 2012 - 3:08pm


The Archdiocese of St. Louis and Catholic Charities of St. Louis are among 43 Catholic dioceses, schools, hospitals, social service agencies and other institutions that filed suit in federal court May 21 to stop three government agencies from implementing a mandate that would require them to provide contraceptives and sterilization to their employees. >>Read More

SB749 - The Religious Liberty Protection Bill - Passed the Missouri General Assembly

Posted on May 21, 2012 - 11:35am

logoWith just hours to spare in the Session, the General Assembly passed the Religious Liberty Bill.

THANK YOU to everyone who went to Jefferson City for the Rally or called their Senators and Representatives. Your civic action helped to make this happen! >>Read More.

ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. LOUIS SUES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

May 21, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information contact: 
Angie Shelton
Community Relations Specialist
Phone: 314-792-7101

Archbishop calls HHS Mandate a violation of our most-cherished freedom

St. Louis, MO — The Archdiocese of St. Louis and Catholic Charities of St. Louis are taking legal action against the federal government of the United States of America. During a press conference today, Archbishop Robert J. Carlson announced that a lawsuit challenging the legality of the HHS mandate was filed in court this morning.

Archbishop Carlson stated that the Church “had pursued every other imaginable option to correct this problem,” and added that, “Right now the future is unclear, and any scenario that forces us to violate our moral convictions is unacceptable. At the same time, any sce- nario that forces our St. Louis area hospitals, schools, and charities to close would be dev- astating to the many people employed and served by these institutions.”

The mandate, with its extreme requirements on sterilization, contraceptives, and abortion- inducing drugs, will begin taking effect in August of this year. An “exception” for “religious employers” was offered by the Obama administration, but the federal definition of reli- gious employer only includes Catholic organizations that serve primarily Catholics, which fails to protect the religious liberties of Catholic organizations that serve non-Catholics, such as local Catholic hospitals, universities, and Catholic Charities of St. Louis.

“We help people because we are Catholic, not because they are,” Archbishop Carlson said. This is the first time in history that the U.S. government has forced the Catholic Church to

provide a product that violates Catholic beliefs.

Archbishop Carlson made clear that the lawsuit filed today is not about contraceptives. He said it is about freedom to practice religion. “[Religious liberty] is our first, most-cherished freedom and it requires constant vigilance and protection or it will be lost.” He added, “As a shepherd, I cannot remain silent while the right of Catholics to practice our faith is eroded!”

For more information, visit our website at www.archstl.org/liberty.

Wonderful award for great work helping others

Posted on May 18, 2012 - 9:23am

Congratulations to Niall Gannon, recipient of the  MSSB FA Community Leadership Award at the 2012 Chairman's Club Conference for his work with the Annual Catholic Appeal. He tells a truly beautiful story! 

Infertility Support Group Meetings for Summer 2012

Posted on May 17, 2012 - 11:31am

In God’s Hands, the Infertility Support Group for the Archdiocese of St. Louis meets on the second Wednesday of most months.  All are welcome.  Please feel free to come or to spread the word if you know of someone who might benefit.  The summer dates are:

 

Wednesday, June 13                      5:30PM -  7:00 PM

Wednesday, July 11                        5:30PM – 7:00PM

Wednesday, August 15                 5:30 PM – 7:00PM

 

All meetings are held at 11700 Studt Ave, Ste C, St. Louis, MO  63141

 For more information, contact the Office of Natural Family Planning at 314.997.7576 or email melissa.barnason@mercy.net

* Start Your Pentecost Novena Today *

Posted on May 17, 2012 - 6:19am

Today is the day!  

Click Pentecost Novena to get started!

Veni Sancte Spiritus!

 

Action Alert! Pregnancy Resource Center Tax Credits will end if legislation not passed by Friday

Posted on May 16, 2012 - 3:20pm

Tax credit legislation that encourages charitable giving to pregnancy resource centers and food pantries passed the Missouri House but faces an uphill battle in the Missouri Senate as the general assembly approaches its Friday 6 p.m. adjournment. You can make sure these programs don't end with the end of this year's session. >>Read More

WHAT YOU CAN DO
1. Contact your state senator NOW (Click here for Senator Look-Up)
2. Pray that senators will preserve these credits that help some of Missouri's most vulnerable citizens;
3. Forward this email to family and friends.

THE MESSAGE
1. Please protect tax credits for food pantries and pregnancy resource centers - pass HCS HB 1278;
2. Don't let the debate over global tax credit reform kill these modest credits;
3. These tax credits are models for how all tax credits should work.


 

The Office of Young Adult Ministry Presents Theology on Tap

Posted on May 16, 2012 - 3:11pm

glass of beerSt. Louis Young Adult Theology on Tap, a monthly event sponsored by the Office of Young Adult Ministry, is an invitation for young adults (21-35) to learn more about their faith and serves as a springboard to creating a Catholic young adult community in the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

STLYA Theology on Tap features dynamic speakers from St. Louis and around the country and a time to break down the message over the beverage of your choice.  Join us the second Tuesday of every month at Kirkwood Station brewing at 7pm for this great event.

For more information about STLYA Theology on Tap, contact Brian Miller, Director of Young Adult Ministry, at (314) 792-7083 or email brianmiller@archstl.org.

Mass to Honor All who Have Been Affected By Breast Cancer, 8:00 a.m.

Posted on May 16, 2012 - 10:51am

A Very Special Mass will be held on Saturday, June 23, 8:00 am, at St. Mary Magdalen - Brentwood - to honor all who have been affected by breast cancer. Survivors, friends, and family members of anyone who has been affected are welcome.

Many people have expressed that they are not comfortable supporting the Race for the Cure, but still want to join with other families who have gone through this very difficult disease. We hope this Mass will offer those in attendance the opportunity to join their sufferings with Christ as we pray for the peace and healing of all.  Fr. Jack Siefert will preside.

***Click here to view the article and video from last year's mass (2011) in the St. Louis Review.

St. Mary Magdalen- Brentwood Parish
2618 Brentwood Blvd.
Brentwood, MO 63144

Action Alert! Missouri Conscience Protection Bill to be Heard in the MO House as Early as Tomorrow

Posted on May 14, 2012 - 6:26pm

Action Alert!

The Protection of Conscience Act (SB749) will be heard in the Missouri House as early as Tues., May 15.

Please contact your MO House Rep. to request their support of this important legislation.

 

 

Quick action on this bill is very important, as changes will have to be referred back to the Senate and then verified by the whole body. The 2012 Session ends this Friday, May 18.

Let's not let this bill get killed by incessant delays or lack of input.

 

Contact your rep today! (Read the Full Action Alert from the MCC and find your MO Rep using the link at the top left of this page.)

Message:

  • Insurance lobbyists and the abortion industry are using delaying tactics to kill SB 749, the religious liberty bill
  • Please support a strong SB 749; support the Jay Barnes Amendment.
 

 

Gathering in Kansas City, KS . Encuentro en Kansas City, KS

Posted on May 11, 2012 - 3:56pm

The Presence of Jesus in the Family
On April 14-15, 2012, Region IX held its Hispanic Ministry gathering in Kansas City, KS.
The event focused on the Presence of Jesus in the Family.
Through the support of our parishes and the Annual Catholic Appeal, our Archdiocese was able to have a significant Hispanic delegation present. The parish leaders who participated were renewed in their faith and service to our families.
I invite you to view our Spanish video journal.
Gracias for your continual support!

La Presencia de Jesús en la Familia
En Abril 14-15 del 2012, La Región IX tuvo su encuentro de ministerio hispano en Kansas City, KS. El enfoque del evento fue La Presencia de Jesús en la Familia.
Por medio del apoyo de las parroquias y la Colecta Católica Anual, nuestra Arquidiócesis pudo tener una delegación hispana presente. Los líderes pastorales que participaron renovaron su fe y compromiso al servicio de la familia.
Les invito a que vean el video de la jornada.
¡Gracias por todo!

STATEMENT FROM ARCHBISHOP ROBERT J. CARLSON ON PRESIDENT OBAMA’S SUPPORT OF SAME-SEX MARRIAGE

May 10, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information contact: 
Angie Shelton
Community Relations Specialist
Phone: 314-792-7101

St. Louis, MO — The Archdiocese of St. Louis is profoundly disappointed that President Barack Obama has given his support to same-sex marriage. The bodies of men and women are made for each other. The union of the two has the potential to produce life - this is a sign of God’s plan for marriage. The Catholic Church believes that marriage is a Sacrament, a sacred union between one man and one woman who imitate the way Christ offers His body completely to the Church so that we might have life.

Additional remarks from Timothy Cardinal Dolan, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), can be found on the USCCB's website.

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