On May 3, pro-abortion supporters turned in signatures to attempt to insert abortion into the Missouri state constitution on the fall 2024 ballot. Committed to saving preborn children and empowering Missouri women, the Archdiocese of St. Louis invites Catholics and other pro-life advocates to unite in prayer before our Eucharistic Lord to defeat these efforts. During 140 Prayer Days for Life, individuals, families, groups, schools, and parishes are invited to: 1. Choose a day to pray. 2. Sign up online at bit.ly/PrayForLife-2024 3. Pray before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, through our Blessed Mother’s intercession, specifically for this intention on your scheduled day. For additional information, contact the Respect Life Apostolate: [email protected] or: https://www.archstl.org/respect-life-apostolate/programs/public-policy

We have become aware that many of the young people and adults that we reach on our retreats do not have crucifixes in their rooms (much less in their homes), and we would like to be part of the solution to that problem! If you can donate a beautiful crucifix (or several), we promise to get them into the hands of God’s kids – and we will encourage them to hang the crucifix in their room so that they can gaze upon it regularly to be reminded of Jesus’ great love. Crucifixes can be dropped off at the retreat center (place them on the front porch if you come by after hours or if the front door is locked), or crucifixes can be mailed direclty to: The Marianist Retreat & Conference Center, PO Box 718, 4000 HWY 109, Eureka, MO 63025 You can even purchase beautiful crucifixes for $10 each from EWTN and have them shipped to our retreat center directly. To find out more about our Crucifix Crusade, visit https://marianistretreat.com/blog/our-crucifix-crusade/

Bridges Retreat is holding an 8-month retreat that helps participants draw closer to God, create a more disciplined prayer life, find spiritual guidance for big decisions, and form a clearer picture of their purpose. Here's what is involved: • The opportunity to have an experience of the Spiritual Exercises over an extended period, as created by St. Ignatius, the founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). • A commitment to about an hour of prayer each day, following a modern translation of the original text. • Personalized guidance from a trained prayer companion. • Weekly/monthly community meetings throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area, in addition to an online option. The retreat begins in September 2024, and registration is limited to 40 participants. The retreat is open to Christians of all denominations. For more details about the retreat visit www.bridgesfoundation.org. For questions, contact Steve Givens at [email protected] or 314-401-2072.

Come join the Discalced Carmelite Nuns for their 76th Annual Outdoor Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, from July 13th-21st! Each night will begin in the Chapel at 7:15pm with the Rosary, followed by Benediction, with Holy Mass being celebrated on the monastery grounds beginning at 8:00pm. The year's theme is 'Mary and Prayer' in honor of the Church's 'Year of Prayer' and will be preached by the priests of our Archdiocese. May Our Lady of Mount Carmel intercede for all her children in powerful ways and bring us ever closer to Jesus Christ her Son!

Come see the Fr. Scheid Players’ performance of the musical The Music Man at Nerinx Hall High School Heagney Theatre on July 19th at 7:30 pm, July 20th at 7:30pm and July 21st at 2 pm. The cast features three priests from the Archdiocese of St. Louis and more than 90 youth and adults from 30 parishes. All proceeds help to support the ministries of the Catholic Youth Council. To purchase tickets and more information please visit FRSCHEIDSTL.ORG

The Marianist Retreat and Conference Center is now hiring! We have immediate openings for part-time hospitality staff, maintenance, and groundskeeper. Hospitality and maintenance duties include basic housekeeping tasks, laundry help, and various assistance throughout our facility. Groundskeeper duties include mowing, trimming, weeding, and improvements to spaces on our property. Application Process: Please email our Hospitality Director, Shanon Waller at [email protected] and she will send you the application information.

We invite you to join us as for a six-week book study of David Brooks' bestseller "How To Know a Person" beginning June 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Aquinas Institute of Theology campus. Come for community, personal growth and a deeper understanding of our shared humanity. All are welcome! Please email [email protected] with questions or to register.

All fine artists (lay and religious) are encouraged to apply to participate in the 3rd Annual Catholic Art Festival taking place on Epiphany of Our Lord Parish’s field. If accepted, you will have your own tent space to display and sell your art alongside other local Catholic artists! Free and open to the public; there will be music, children’s crafts, food and drink, communal prayers, and more! To apply and for event information, go to catholicartfest.com

It's not too late to sign for the Hearts of Mary Mother/Daughter retreat at the Marianist Retreat and Conference Center on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 9 am - 5 pm. This retreat has been revamped to offer a shared retreat experience for Mothers and Daughters of all ages. Talks and content range from age specific breakout sessions to ageless whole group presentations, providing everyone a chance to explore their current faith life and go deeper with their loved ones. Experience prayer through art, guided mother and daughter discussions, a unique adoration encounter with Jesus, and exploration of our beautiful grounds. Biological mothers, adoptive mothers, foster mothers, grandmothers, aunts, godmothers, etc. are invited, along with their “daughters” to attend this event. There are no age restrictions; we only ask that daughters be at least 7 years old. For more information or to register, go to https://marianistretreat.com/events/hearts-of-mary-a-retreat-for-moms-and-daughters

Please join us on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Greenbriar Hills Country Club for the 21st Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting Our Lady’s Inn. Included with golf are two meals and a variety of contests. Plus, golfers can add a Super Ticket with mulligans and raffles, or purchase amazing items from the silent auction. Sponsorship opportunities are available. To register, visit ourladysinn.org

St Cecila Catholic Church will have its annual Corpus Christi procession through the neighborhood on June 2nd after the 11am Mass. Everyone is invited. 5418 Louisiana Ave - St. Louis, MO 63111

Young Adults - couples, parents, singles--are invited to gather to share their experiences and dreams as Catholics in parish, ministry participation and family life to listen for the Spirit's Movement in our Church.

My name is Sam Briscoe, I am the Head Varsity Basketball Coach at CBC High School here in St. Louis, MO. I am hosting summer basketball camps in June and July at CBC High School for boys and girls grades 3rd-8th. All skill levels are welcome!

Help The Care Service make sure kids have enough to eat this summer. Stop by on June 7 & 8 to help fill a pool on our parking lot with kid-friendly meals and snacks. Our goal is to Pack the Pool and fill our food pantry shelves for the summer. Tickets for PACK THE POOL SWIM PARTY on June 7th at Wapelhorst Pool are on sale now. To learn more or purchase tickets visit www.jacares.org/events/. Volunteers are needed for both days, to volunteer email [email protected].

Opening for Level I Catechist - St. John Paul II South Preparatory School Hours: 8:40am-10:00am Mondays and Thursdays during the 2024-2025 schoolyear. Pay: $35/session stipend. Contact: Natalie Bergida, Director of CGS, [email protected] https://jpiisouthcampus.org/

SLUH's 8th Grade Shadow Visit Registration opens August 1st. Register at https://www.sluh.org/admissions/shadow-sluh. SLUH's Open House and Backer Memorial Centennial Celebration Saturday, September 28, 2024 11:00-3:00 Enjoy a tour with a student ambassador, and check out all that SLUH has to offer!

On May 3, pro-abortion supporters turned in signatures to attempt to insert abortion into the Missouri state constitution on the fall 2024 ballot. Committed to saving preborn children and protecting Missouri women, the Archdiocese of St. Louis invites Catholics and other pro-life advocates to unite in prayer before our Eucharistic Lord to defeat these efforts while the signatures are being reviewed. During 30 Prayer Days for Life, individuals, families, groups, schools, and parishes are invited to: 1. Choose a day to pray. 2. Sign up online at bit.ly/90DaysForLife-2024 3. Pray before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, through our Blessed Mother’s intercession, specifically for this intention on your scheduled day. For additional information, contact the Respect Life Apostolate: [email protected] or: https://www.archstl.org/respect-life-apostolate/programs/public-policy

Come support talented high school singers as they close out Vox Una Youth Chorale's inaugural season. Comprised of singers from St. Louis' single-gender Catholic high schools, the choir will perform works ranging from the Renaissance to today. June 2 at 2pm at Mary Queen of Peace parish. Visit voxuna.org to purchase tickets and learn more.

Singers enrolled in single-gender high school choral programs are invited to audition for the region's premiere high school SATB choir, under the direction of Addie Akin. An Artist in Residence at the Cathedral Basilica, Vox Una Youth Chorale promotes choral music at the highest level, giving young singers the opportunity to sing collegiate-level repertoire with other dedicated and talented singers. Contact Addie Akin at [email protected] for more information.

All married couples – whether married one day, one hundred years, or anywhere in between – are invited to attend the 3rd annual married couple’s retreat here at the Marianist Retreat and Conference Center the weekend of July 12 – 14, 2024. We will offer large group presentations, opportunities for small group discussion, chances to chat one-on-one your spouse, communal prayer experiences, time for private prayer and recreation, prayer ministry with our retreat leaders, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Adoration, and Mass. Attendance at all sessions is optional; please allow the Spirit to lead you! We will also conclude each evening with some social time for those who are interested. Our retreat leaders for the weekend are Barb & Larry Kendrick, Rachel & David Leininger, and Lisa & Paul Masek. For more information or to register, please go to https://marianistretreat.com/events/marriage-retreat-2024/

Register now for the June 8 ITEST webinar, “Abortion Pill Reversal: Truth or Fiction?” Stephen Sammut, PhD will present “Abortion Pill Reversal: Preclinical Evidence.” Stacy Trasancos, PhD will present “From Blue Jeans to Vaccines: The Conscience of an Abortifacient World.” Learn more and register at https://faithscience.org/abortion-pill-reversal/.

I think we would all agree that educators need some love and renewal! All educators are welcome to our annual Educator CPR (Come, Pray, Recharge!) Retreat which will be held at the beautiful Marianist Retreat and Conference Center on Thursday and Friday, August 1 & 2, 2024. For this retreat, our guest presenter is Father Joe Kempf, the talented and inspirational priest currently stationed at Most Sacred Heart Parish in Eureka, MO. Father Joe will be with us through lunch on Thursday, and the remainder of the retreat will be brought to you by our retreat center staff members. Single Day Option: Wednesday from 8:30 AM — 4:30 PM (includes snacks, lunch, and all-day coffee service) – $70 Overnight Option: Wednesday from 8:30 AM — Thursday at 10:30 AM (includes snacks, three meals, evening social, overnight accommodations, and a Thursday morning prayer experience) – $150 For more information or to register go to - https://marianistretreat.com/events/educator-retreat-august-2024/

Young couples and singles are invited to join the Office of Family life for a listening session. In this conversation, we'll discuss experiences of the Church in your life and how the Holy Spirit might be moving in the Domestic Church of St. Louis. Please register at archstl.org/family-focus.

Since 2000, the Respect Life Apostolate has held a Pro-Life Mass & Rosary on the 3rd Saturday morning of every month. 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. Join us for this month's Mass & Rosary: May 18th at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (St. Charles) at 8:15 a.m. The Rosary will be said prior to Mass.

A special Mass will be celebrated to honor and extend healing to all who have been affected by breast cancer on June 8, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalen in Brentwood. Survivors and patients as well as family members and friends are welcome. The Mass will offer those in attendance the opportunity to join their sufferings with Christ as we pray for the peace and healing of all. Msgr. Timothy Cronin, pastor of St. Mary Magdalen, will be the celebrant and a reception will be held immediately following Mass. An opportunity to make a donation to the John Paul II Medial Research Institute will be available. For more information: • Call the parish at 314-961-8400 • Email [email protected]

On Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 9 am - 5 pm the Marianist Retreat and Conference Center is offering a one-day retreat for designed to help mothers (biological and spiritual) and their daughters (biological and spiritual) to explore how to apply the love and virtues of Mary and Marianist spirituality to our modern day lives. Mothers, grandmothers, aunts, godmothers, foster mothers, etc. – any and all women who have assumed a mothering role – are invited, along with their “daughters” to attend this event. There are no age restrictions; we only ask that daughters be at least 7 years old. For more information or to register, go to https://marianistretreat.com/events/hearts-of-mary-a-retreat-for-moms-and-daughters

Join the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help for a prayer service in Kirkwood Park on Wednesday, May 22 at 6:30 pm. During Laudato Si’ Week (May 19 -26) we celebrate Seeds of Hope as we commemorate the ninth anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’. We will gather at Walker Lake Parking lot. Register at www.fsolph.org/events/ (We do ask that you please sign up with all contact information, so that we can text you easily in case of inclement weather. This also allows us to send you an email reminder one day and one hour before the event.) Enter Kirkwood Park from Geyer Road or Monroe Avenue for easiest access. See the red star on the map for our intended gathering location. The area we will be using is wheelchair accessible and only a short distance from the parking lot. All are welcome. This event is free and sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help through their Franciscans For Earth movement outreach.

Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Soulard will hold a Trivia Night, Silent Auction & Raffle at 7 p.m., Friday, June 7 at The Franklin of Soulard, 816 Allen Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63104. The event benefits the ministries of Sts. Peter & Paul, including the Meals Program to serve the hungry and homeless poor of south St. Louis. Individual seats are $25 per person and may be purchased by texting or calling Rachel at 314-556-1811; tables of 10 may be reserved at http://bidpal.net/sspp2024trivia. A $1,300.00 Kamado Joe Classic Joe II ceramic grill will be raffled off; tickets available at https://one.bidpal.net/sspp2024trivia/browse/featured(details:item/2) This event is part of our 175th Anniversary celebration. Trivia Night theme will be Through the Years. We hope to see you there. Please drag the image to the left to your desktop to save.

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].

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.