Summer Silent Directed Retreat

This silent retreat allows you to withdraw from the busyness of life and reflect on and deepen your relationship with God. You will meet with a spiritual director each day to accompany you during these graced days of silence and contemplation. Cost: $700 for 6 days (July 8 at 9 AM-July 13 at 4 PM); $425 for 4 days (July 8 at 9 AM-July11 at 4 PM). Information and registration at mercycenterstl.org.

St. Joseph Parish Picnic

St. Joseph Parish Picnic

Friday, July 12 5 pm - 11 pm
Saturday, July 13 11 am - 11 pm

Rides, Games, Food, Music and Fun!

stjoespicnic.com

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 July 14-20, 2024, at Whole Kids Outreach in Ellington, Missouri. There is no cost for participation. Learn more and register at ssnd.org/events/ssw24/.

REFLECT Retreat for Mid-Life Singles

Mid-life Singles: Are you looking for a renewed sense of purpose & belonging? Register today for a life-changing REFLECT weekend retreat at the Pallottine Renewal Center, Florissant , MO (30 min from downtown St. Louis), on July 19-21, 2024. Take a chance and get involved... you won't regret it! Cost is $265 including meals. Visit www.ReflectRetreat.com, e-mail [email protected], or call(630) 222-8303 for details.

Encounter School of Ministry Summer Intensive

ENCOUNTER SCHOOL OF MINISTRY SUMMER INTENSIVE JULY 24-27 5PM - 9PM EACH NIGHT

The Encounter School of Ministry will start this fall but if you are interested in finding out more about the school , come experience the first 4 quarters this summer. The SUMMER INTENSIVE provides a survey of the content offered in the first four quarters of the Encounter School of Ministry. The summer intensive is perfect for anyone desiring to attend the Encounter School during the year but unable to do so because of distance or schedule. It is also ideal for those discerning their enrollment in the school of ministry but needing greater discernment. You must register to attend. $100 for all four nights in advance. $30 walk ins or for one night only. https://saintlouisencounterschool.regfox.com/encounter-school-of-ministry-saint-louis-summer-intensive

Bereaved Moms and/or Dads Afternoon of Reflection

Bereaved Moms and/or Dads Afternoon of Reflection

Baring Our Soul as We Bear Our Sorrow

Sunday, July 28, 2024

1:00 PM-5:00 PM

Pallottine Retreat & Renewal Center warmly invites you to an afternoon dedicated to providing comfort and community for mothers and/or fathers who have experienced the loss of a child.

Large group sessions, separate group sessions for moms and dads to connect and share their unique experiences in ways that relate to mothers and/or fathers in a safe environment.

Sessions will be led by experienced leaders: Jim Ford, Retired Executive Marianist Retreat Director, Rich Young, Licensed Addiction Therapist, Eileen Wolfington, Self Care Facilitator and Diana Gorham, Lay Marianist Retreat Director, ensuring a balanced and empathetic approach.

A variety of refreshments will be provided.

Event Highlights:

•Large Group Sessions: Share, listen, and find solace in the company of others who understand your journey. Enjoy the beauty of the 84 acres of the grounds of the Pallottine Center. A Singing Bowl Sound Session will be included giving us an opportunity to empty our mind, relax our body and refresh our soul, inspiring us to find hope.

•Breakout Sessions: Separate spaces for moms and dads to connect and share their unique experiences in ways that relate to moms and/or dads in a supportive environment.

•Facilitators: Sessions will be led by experienced leaders, Jim Ford, Retired Executive Director of the Marianist Retreat Center and Rich Young, Licensed Addiction Therapist will facilitate the dads’ group. Eileen Wolfington, Self Care Facilitator and Diana Gorham, Lay Marianist Retreat Director and Bereaved Mother will lead the moms' group, ensuring a balanced and empathetic approach.

•Refreshments: Enjoy a variety of refreshments throughout the event.

Location: Pallottine Retreat Center 15270 Old Halls Ferry Rd. Florissant, MO 63034

For more information:

Contact: Diana Gorham [email protected] or call (314)837-7100

Cost: $20 person/$35 couple

Scholarships are available for those in need of assistance to attend.

Register Online:

pallottinerenewal.org/programs/parentsbereavement

Care for the Caregiver Workshop

This workshop will support persons caring for those with dementia. Presenters include a gerontologist and a licensed social worker, both with expertise in dementia; a mindfulness teacher certified in dementia care; and a representative of an organization that works with families of persons with dementia. Ample resource will be provided. Cost $30; lunch included.

Mass for God the Father

Please join us in celebrating a special Mass for God the Father on Sunday, Aug. 4th at 1:00pm. St. John Bosco Catholic Church. 12934 Marine Ave., St. Louis, MO 63146 The Celebrant will be Msgr. Matthew Mitas.

Come and pray before the Sacred Image of the Veil of Veronica ~ The Holy Face of Jesus commissioned by Pope Leo XIII in 1890.

There will be light refreshments served immediately following the Mass.

All are welcome!!

St. Vincent de Paul School Dinner Auction

St. Vincent de Paul School 16th Annual Dinner Auction

Saturday, August 3 at the K of C Hall, Washington

To donate, call 636 433-5825

For Reservations, call 636 584-4253

Thank you for your support!

ITEST Webinar - A New Understanding of Quantum Mechanics: Back to Aristotle and Aquinas

Register now for the August 17, 2024, ITEST Webinar, “A New Understanding of Quantum Mechanics: Back to Aristotle and Aquinas” with presenters: Sebastian Mahfood, OP, PhD, Kenneth Francis, and Robert Kurland, PhD. Learn more and register at https://faithscience.org/quantum-mechanics/.

St. Joseph Parish Men's Club 2024 Golf Tournament

The St. Joseph Parish Men's Club 2024 Golf Tournament

Missouri Bluffs Golf Club
Flighted Four Person Scramble
Saturday, August 24, 2024
1 pm Shotgun Start
Foursome $600 ($150 per player)
Registration Fee includes lunch, dinner, beverages and snacks, additional games on the course, mulligans, skins and gifts for all golfers. Dinner provided by O'Kanes Kitchen.
Sponsorship opportunities available!

Register at stjoesgolf.com

Made for More Speaker Series

Please join Fr. Craig as he speaks about Pope Francis' declaration regarding Human Dignity. Can't make this event? We will host monthly Made for More Speeches each month!

The Mass

Join Father Craig as he explains the beauty, meaning, and tremendous gift of the Mass. Whether you are a new or seasoned Catholic, encounter the mysterious, infinite love of our Father in the magnificent sacrifice of Jesus in the Eucharist.