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Holiday activities ...

SUNDAY-MONDAY, DEC. 27-28: Christmas Concert, Young Catholic Musicians, Seven Holy Founders, 6741 Rock Hill Rd., Affton, 4 p.m., Sunday narrated by Msgr. Henry Breier, 7:30 p.m., Monday narrated by Mike Roberts, KSDK-TV News Channel 5, reservations required, (314) 962-9260.

THURSDAY, DEC. 31: New Year's Eve bingo, St. Robert Bellarmine Men's Club, St. Robert Bellarmine, 1424 First Capitol Dr., St. Charles, 6:45 p.m.

FRIDAY, JAN. 1: New Year's morning Mass, 8:30 a.m., Poor Clare Monastery of Our Lady of Mercy, 300 N. Sixth St., Belleville, Ill.

SUNDAY, JAN. 3: Feast of the Epiphany and celebration after all Spanish Masses, Rosca de Reyes King's Bread and hot chocolate, in Spanish, Masses 10:30 a.m. and noon, St. Cecilia, 5418 Louisiana Ave., South St. Louis.

Special religious ...

SUNDAY, DEC. 27: Theology of the Body, Christ the King, 7316 Balson Ave., University City, 7 p.m.; Feast of the Holy Family and Christmas Party, Ascension, 230 Santa Maria Dr., Chesterfield, 1:30 p.m. (314) 283-8950; Theology of the Body study group forming at the Cathedral Basilica, Lindell and Newstead Avs., Central West End, 6 p.m., (314) 814-0996, andrew.schloss@gmail.com.

MONDAY, DEC. 28: Mass and Order for the Naming and Commendation of an Infant Who Died Before Birth, St. Cletus, 2705 Zumbehl Rd., St. Charles, 7 p.m.; Mass to commemorate the Feast of the Holy Innocents, Sacred Heart, 17 Ann Av., Valley Park, 7 p.m., sponsored by the Respect Life group.

WEDNESDAYS, DEC. 30 & JAN. 6: Wednesday lecture series: Association of Hebrew Catholics, Cathedral Basilica, Lindell and Newstead Avs., Central West End, 7 p.m., "Themes of the Early Church Fathers," presented by Lawrence Feingold, (314) 535-4242.

THURSDAY, DEC. 31: New Year's Eve dance, St. Pius X High School, St. Pius Dr., Festus, 8 p.m., Mass, 9-midnight, dance, (636) 931-1939.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JAN. 1-2: Alliance of Holy Family International celebration of solemnity of Mary, First Friday and Communion of Reparation Vigil at Ascension, 230 Santa Maria Dr., Chesterfield, vigil at 7:30 p.m., followed by Marian procession, First Friday Mass at 8:30 p.m., celebrated by Bishop Robert Hermann, midnight First Saturday Mass, (636) 532-3304, no First Friday Vigil at All Saints; Monthly First Friday-First Saturday night vigil in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Anthony Rd., Quincy, Ill., 8 p.m.-2 a.m., Mass 1 a.m., (217) 224-5904; Celebrate and pray for the New Year, St. Rita, 8200 Page Ave., 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Mass 8 p.m., midnight, Fr. Timothy Henderson, presiding, sponsored by World Apostolate of Prayer.

SUNDAY, JAN. 3: Annual Migration Mass, St. Pius V, 3310 S. Grand Blvd., 10 a.m., followed by luncheon featuring food from various nations.

MONDAY, JAN. 4: Pallottine Aquagize Prayer Groups, Pallottine Renewal Ctr., Florissant, Mondays/Wednesdays 9 a.m., Tuesdays/Thursdays, 6 p.m. (314) 831-5570, prautes@aol.com.

MONDAY AND THURSDAY, JAN. 4 & 7: Theology of the Body, "The Gift" dvd series, St. Cletus, 2705 Zumbehl Rd., St. Charles, intro nights, registration (636) 946-6327, ext. 112.

TUESDAY, JAN. 5: Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Pregnancy Assistance Ctr., 310 International Ave., Washington, 8:30 a.m., call Fritzi Alfermann (636) 239-1840.

SUNDAY, JAN. 17: Taize prayer gathering, School Sisters of Notre Dame Motherhouse, 320 E. Ripa Ave., 6:30 p.m. (314) 633-7015.

Fish fries...

FRIDAY, JAN. 8: St. Ferdinand, 1735 Charbonier Rd., Florissant, 3 to 7 p.m.; St. Andrew, 309 Hoffmeister Ave., Lemay, 4 to 6:30 p.m.

Eating out...

SUNDAY, JAN. 3: All-you-can-eat breakfast, Our Lady Queen of Peace cafeteria, 4696 Notre Dame Ln., House Springs, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., benefits building fund.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 6: Lunch, St. Raymond, 931 Lebanon Dr., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

THURSDAY, JAN. 7: Chicken/dumplings dinner, KC Hall, 7897 Berry Rd., Bonne Terre, 3:30-6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, JAN. 10: Chicken dinner, KC Hall 823, 20 Westbury Dr., St. Charles, 1-6 p.m., proceeds divided between schools at St. Charles Borromeo, St. Peter and St. Cletus; Pancake, sausage & egg breakfast, KC DeSmet Council 742, St. Matthias Parish Ctr., 796 Buckley Rd., 8 -11:30 a.m.

Socials...

SUNDAYS, DEC. 27, & JAN. 3: Immaculate Conception, Arnold Elks Lodge, Miller and W. Outer rds., Arnold, speedball 5 p.m., regular bingo 5:30 p.m.; St. Martin of Tours, Bandwagon Hall, 2151 Lemay Ferry Rd., South County, speedball 5 p.m., regular games 5:30 p.m., separate non-smoking/smoking rooms.

MONDAYS, DEC. 28 & JAN. 4: St. John (Imperial), Two Hearts Banquet Ctr., 4532 S. Lindbergh Blvd., South County, 6:30 p.m.; Our Lady of the Presentation, 8860 Tudor Ave., Overland, smoke free, kitchen opens 5:30 p.m., games 6:45 p.m.

TUESDAYS, DEC. 29 & JAN. 5: St. Joseph Croatian, 2112 S. 12th St., 10:45 a.m.; Il Ritiro, Two Hearts Banquet Center, 4532 S. Lindbergh Blvd., South County, speedball, 6 p.m., regular games 6:30 p.m.; St. Mark, Bandwagon Hall, 2151 Lemay Ferry Rd., South County, speedball 6 p.m., regular games 6:30 p.m., separate nonsmoking/smoking rooms.

WEDNESDAYS, DEC. 30 & JAN. 6: St. Simon, 11019 Mueller Rd., Green Park, 6:30 p.m., speedball, separate nonsmoking room.

THURSDAY, JAN. 7: Catholic Kolping Society, 4035 Keokuk St., South St. Louis, 6:30 p.m.; Our Lady of Sorrows, 5020 Rhodes Ave., South St. Louis, lunch 10:45 a.m., games 11:30 a.m.

FRIDAY, JAN. 8: St. Michael, 7622 Sutherland Ave., Shrewsbury, 6:20 p.m.; KC Hall, 6800 Scotsdale Rd., House Springs, 6:45 p.m.; St. Robert Bellarmine, Hwy. 94 South and Sherman Dr., St. Charles, 6:30 p.m.; KC Fatima Council 4429, 1216 Teson Rd., Hazelwood, 6:45 p.m.

Theater...

SUNDAY, JAN. 17: "Faith of Our Fathers," Theater of the Word production, Mary Mother of the Church, 5901 Kerth Rd., South County, 1 p.m.

Concerts...

SATURDAY, JAN. 2: Mass and choral concert, St. Gabriel the Archangel, 6303 Nottingham Ave., South St. Louis, 5 p.m., Vigil Mass, 7:30 p.m., choral concert, tickets sold at door for concert, (314) 353-6303, ext. 131, ludwickb@saintgabes.net.

SUNDAY, JAN. 10: Concert featuring St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Holy Family Chapel, 6400 Minnesota Ave., South St. Louis, 2 p.m., csjsl.org, limited seating available.

TUESDAY, FEB. 2: Canadian Brass, Cathedral Basilica, Lindell and Newstead Avs., Central West End, 7:30 p.m.(314) 533-7662, CathedralConcerts.org.

SUNDAY, FEB. 28: Lynne Davis, concert organist, Cathedral Basilica, Lindell and Newstead Avs., Central West End, 7:30 p.m.(314) 533-7662, CathedralConcerts.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3: Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra, Cathedral Basilica, Lindell and Newstead Avs., Central West End, 8 p.m. (314)533-7662, CathedralConcerts.org.

WEDNESDAY, APR. 14: Choir of New College, Oxford, Cathedral Basilica, Lindell and Newstead Avs., Central West End, 8 p.m. (314) 533-7662, CathedralConcerts.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 7: Chanticleer, Cathedral Basilica, Lindell and Newstead Avs., Central West End, 8 p.m. (314) 533-7662, CathedralConcerts.org.

Special activities...

SUNDAY, DEC. 27: AHFI Alliance of the Holy Family International Christmas Party, Ascension Church, 230 Santa Maria Dr., Chesterfield, 1:30 p.m., Feast of the Holy Family (314) 283-8950.

SATURDAY, JAN. 2: "Rise to the Knead," an evening with Fr. Dominick Garramone, Immaculate Conception, 7717 Hwy, Dardenne Prairie, 6:30 p.m., tickets (636) 561-6611; Twilight Run/Starlight Stroll, 5K competitive run/half mile fun run-walk, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, 442 S. DeMazenod Dr., Belleville, Ill., (314) 241-3400, ext. 6463.

TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, JAN. 4 & 8: Walk in Prayer Ministry with trained ministers at the Catholic Renewal Ctr., 10909 St. Henry Ln., St. Ann, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., information (314) 427-7786, Healing and Deliverance Office.

SUNDAY, JAN. 10: Inspirational talk by Patty Schneier, Immaculate Conception, 2300 Church Rd., Arnold, 1-3 p.m.

FRIDAY, JAN. 22: Holy Child School Night at the Races, Andre's, 4254 Telegraph Rd., South County, 7 p.m. (636) 233-5622, tickets (636) 282-8013.

SATURDAY, JAN. 30: Swing dance night, Immaculate Conception, 2300 Church Rd., Arnold, 7-10 p.m., free swing dance instruction by Lisa Morovitz.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, FEB. 5-7: Retrouvaille program for troubled marriages, (314) 453-0110, HelpOurMarriage.com.

SATURDAY, FEB. 6: Newman night at the Touhill, Jim Brickman's World Tour, University of Missouri, Touhill Center, Natural Bridge Rd., North County, 8 p.m., Ticket packages available, reservations (314) 385-3455, kay@cncumsl.org.

Blood drives ...

MONDAY, DEC. 28: SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Ctr., 1465 S. Grand Blvd., Midtown, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; KC Hall, Union, 2-7 p.m.

THURSDAY, JAN. 7: Blood and platelet drive, St. Norbert, 16455 New Halls Ferry Rd., Florissant, 2-7 p.m. information or to schedule a platelet donation (314) 973-2110.

Trivia ...

SATURDAY, JAN. 9: Trivia night, St. Cecilia, 906 Eichelberger Av., South St. Louis, 7 p.m., registration (314) 531-1318, ext. 201, htsieve!gmail.com; Trivia night, St. John the Baptist, 4200 Delor St., 6:30 p.m., games begin 7 p.m., reservations(314) 773-3070, scdpsr4200@sbcglobal.net.

SATURDAY, JAN. 16: Trivia night, Trivia night, St. Mary's High School, 4701 S. Grand Blvd., 6:30 p.m., games begin 7 p.m., reservations (314) 481-8400 ext. 154, speckerj@stmaryshs.com.; St. Peter Home and School Trivia Night, Third St. and First Capitol Dr., St. Charles, 7 p.m.; Trivia night, St. Pius X Alumni Association, 1030 St. Pius Dr., Festus, 6:30 p.m.; Trivia night, archdiocesan Department of Special Education, Trinity Catholic High School, 1720 Redman Rd.,North County, 7 p.m., (636) 530-9129, jmcvwright@earthlink.net, go online to archstl.org/education/special education; Trivia night, St. Vincent DePaul young adult chapter, 1408 S. 10th St., 7 p.m., reservations (314) 231-9328, ext. 1, then 9, svdptrivia@yahoo.com.

SATURDAY, JAN. 23: Trivia night, St. Pius V, 3310 S. Grand Blvd., South St. Louis, 6 p.m., 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, JAN. 29: Trivia night, Our Lady of Lourdes, 7204 Forsyth Blvd., University City, (314) 862-3341; "A Magical Winter," dinner/dance/auction, sponsored by Sisters of the Most Precious Blood, The Columns, St. Charles, 4:30 p.m., dinner 6:15 p.m. (636) 240-3420, mreiners@cpps-ofallon.org.

SATURDAY, JAN. 30: Trivia Night, Haven Club, CBC High School, to benefit Our Little Haven, havenclub@yahoo.com, havenclub.org; Mardi Gras trivia night, Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service, 4116 McClay Rd., St. Charles, 7 p.m. registration by Jan. 25, (636) 441-1302, jantor@jacares.org; Trivia night to benefit Our Lady's Inn, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, 1420 S. Sappington Rd., Crestwood, 7 p.m., registration ourladysinn.com, (314) 351-4590.

FRIDAY, FEB. 5: Junior High Trivia night, Incarnate Word, 13416 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, 7-10 p.m., registration lbersett@msn.com.

SATURDAY, FEB. 6: All American Trivia night, Queen of All Saints, 6603 Christopher Dr., Oakville, 7 p.m. reservations (314) 504-4058, dpyatt@blvdbank.net

FRIDAY, FEB. 12: Sports Trivia Night, benefits St. Patrick Ctr., Chaifetz Ctr., 1 S. Compton Ave., Midtown St. Louis, (314) 802-5445.

SATURDAY, FEB. 20: Franciscan Connection Trivia night, St. Anthony of Padua, 3133 Meramec St., South St. Louis, 7 p.m., reservations (314) 773-8485.

SATURDAY, FEB. 27: Trivia night, St. Norbert, 16455 New Halls Ferry Rd., Florissant, 6:30 p.m.

Reunions...

1980 St. Catherine Laboure graduates: 30th reunion, contact moosedog@charter.net, also any former teachers there between 1972-80.

Exhibits...

THROUGH JAN. 10: PPRC Photograhy Project Gallery, McMurphy's Grill, 614 N. 11th St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (314) 231-3006.

Plan ahead...

SATURDAY, JAN. 30: Swing dance night, Immaculate Conception, 2300 Church Rd., Arnold, 7-10 p.m., free hour of swing dance instruction offered followed by open dancing.

SATURDAY, FEB. 13: Dinner auction, St. Francis Borgia Regional High School, Washington, (636) 239-7871, ext. 122.

FEBRUARY 2010: Broadway Night for Our Little Haven.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, FEB. 27-28: "The Friendship of Gospel Women," Marianist Retreat Ctr., Eureka, reservations by

SATURDAY, APRIL 24: Our Little Hoe Down 17th annual dinner auction to benefit Our Little Haven, America's Center Ballroom, (314) 533-2229, ext. 243.

Religious activities...

SATURDAYS, DEC. 26 & JAN. 2: Byzantine Mass in adoration chapel, Blessed John XXIII Ctr., 8300 Morganford Rd., South County, 6:30 p.m.; Charismatic Mass, Holy Redeemer, 17 Joy Ave., Webster Groves, 7 p.m.; Holy hour with eucharistic adoration at St. Rita, Page Ave. at North and South Blvd., Vinita Park, 3:45 p.m.; Eucharistic adoration, holy hour and Benediction, Immaculate Heart of Mary, 4092 Blow St., after 8 a.m. Mass; Mass of St. Stephen Protomartyr Parish at Sts. Mary and Joseph, 6304 Minnesota Ave., 4 p.m.; Exposition of Blessed Sacrament and adoration, St. Matthias, 796 Buckley Rd., Lemay, after 8:30 a.m. Mass to noon; Mass, St. Raymond, 931 Lebanon Dr., 4 p.m.

SATURDAY, JAN. 2: Holy hour to Our Lady of Fatima for peace, St. Mary Magdalen, S. Kingshighway Blvd. and Bancroft Ave., South St. Louis, 9:15 a.m.; Adoration for vocations after 8 a.m. Mass, St. Barnabas, 1400 N. Main St., O'Fallon; Scriptural Rosary 7:05 a.m., Mass, 7:30 a.m., St. Anthony of Padua, Compton and Meramec aves., South St. Louis, for pro-life intentions; Apostolate for Family Consecration devotion, Assumption, 329 Station St., Herculaneum, 8:30 a.m., Mass, confession, meditations (636) 931-3503.

SUNDAYS, DEC. 27 & JAN. 3: Tridentine Mass, St. Francis de Sales, 2653 Ohio Ave.,South St. Louis, 8 and 10 a.m.; Holy hour to end abortion, 7 p.m., St. Anthony, 3009 High Ridge Blvd., High Ridge; Novus Ordo Latin Mass, St. Mary of Victories, 744 S. Third St.,South St. Louis, 9:30 a.m.; Latin Mass, Assumption, 4725 Mattis Rd., Mattese, 3 p.m.

SUNDAY, JAN. 3: Rosary for life, St. Alban Roe Chapel, 2001 Shepard Rd., Wildwood, 1 p.m.; Blessing for pregnant women and their unborn babies, St. Francis of Assisi, 4550 Telegraph Rd., Oakville, following 9 a.m. Mass.

MONDAYS, DEC. 28 & JAN. 4: Miraculous Medal novena, 12:05 p.m., St. Vincent de Paul, Ninth St. and Park Ave., Soulard.

MONDAY-SATURDAY, JAN. 4-9: Eucharistic adoration, St. Joseph, 1355 Motherhead Rd., Cottleville, after 6:30 a.m. Mass Monday to following Saturday 4 p.m.

TUESDAYS, DEC. 29 & JAN. 5: Exposition of Blessed Sacrament after 8 a.m. Mass, closing at noon with Marian devotions and Benediction, Our Lady of the Holy Cross, 8115 Church Rd., Baden; Immaculate Heart of Mary prayer group, 7:30 p.m. in rectory basement, 4092 Blow St.; Exposition of Blessed Sacrament, Our Lady of Providence, 8866 Pardee Rd., Crestwood, 8a.m.-7 p.m.; Eucharistic adoration, St. Cecilia, 5400 Alaska Ave., 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Healing Mass, St. Alban Roe, 2001 Sheperd Rd., Wildwood, 7 p.m., prayer teams follow.

TUESDAY-THURSDAY, JAN. 5-7: Eucharistic adoration, Holy Name of Jesus, 10235 Ashbrook Dr., Bellefontaine Neighbors, 7 a.m. Tuesday through 1 a.m. Thursday.

WEDNESDAYS, DEC. 30 & JAN. 6: Rosary at the Grotto, Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1115 N. Florissant Rd., Ferguson, 6:30 p.m.; Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, St. Martin de Porres, 615 Dunn Rd., Hazelwood, 8:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.; Eucharistic adoration, 8:30 a.m.-noon, St. Matthias, 800 Buckley Rd., Lemay.

WEDNESDAY, JAN.6: Eucharistic adoration, St. Raymond, 931 Lebanon Dr.,

THURSDAY, JAN. 7: Eucharistic adoration with Gregorian chant, St. Francis de Sales, 2653 Ohio Ave., South St. Louis, 7 p.m., (314) 771-3100, SFdS@Institute-Christ-King.org.

FRIDAY, JAN. 8: Ultreya of St. Louis Cursillo, St. Joseph, Meramec and Maryland aves., Clayton, 7 p.m.; Theotokos House of Prayer, 4650 S. Broadway, South St. Louis, Mass, 8:45 a.m., Eucharistic adoration, St. Ambrose, 5130 Wilson Ave. on the Hill, after 8 a.m. Mass and ends with noon vespers and Benediction; Nocturnal adoration, Our Lady of Sorrows, Kingshighway Blvd. and Rhodes Ave., South St. Louis, 7-8 p.m.; Nocturnal adoration, Holy Trinity, 3400 St. Gregory Ln., St. Ann, 7-10 p.m.; Nocturnal adoration, Most Sacred Heart, 751 N. Jefferson St., Florissant, 9 p.m. to midnight.

SATURDAY, JAN. 9: Mass in memory of those buried in archdiocesan cemeteries, 9 a.m., Calvary Shrine Mausoleum in Calvary Cemetery; Charismatic Mass, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, Ill., 7 p.m., celebrated by Fr. Ed Hauf, OMI. Trained healing teams available after Mass, (314) 241-3400.

DAILY: Rosary, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Blue Army headquarters, 6009 Heege Rd., Affton; Rosary and chaplet of Divine Mercy, 7:30 a.m., Mass 8 a.m., St. Matthias, 800 Buckley Rd., Lemay; Rosary for world peace, to end abortion and special intentions before 8 a.m. Mass weekdays, St. James, Catawissa; Rosary for world peace and personal intentions, Seven Holy Founders, 6741 Rock Hill Rd., Affton, 5:30 and 7:30 a.m. Monday-Friday and 7:30 a.m. Saturday; Rosary, Incarnate Word, 13416 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, 7:30 a.m., Monday-Saturday; Exposition of Blessed Sacrament, Carmelite Chapel, 9150 Clayton Rd., Clayton, 6:30 a.m.-8:15 p.m., Rosary 7:45 p.m., followed by Benediction.

Masses for deaf...

Interpreted Mass:

SATURDAYS, DEC. 26 & JAN. 9 : Our Lady of the Presentation, 8860 Tudor Ave., Overland, 5 p.m.

SUNDAY, DEC. 27: Holy Infant, 627 Dennison Dr., Ballwin, 10:15 a.m.

SUNDAYS, DEC. 27 & JAN. 3: Assumption, 4725 Mattis Rd., Mattese, 10:30 a.m.; Every other Sunday, Holy Infant, 627 Dennison Dr., Ballwin, 10:15 a.m.; Our Lady of the Pillar, 403 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Creve Coeur, 8:30 a.m.; St. Joseph, 1355 Motherhead Rd., Cottleville, 10:30 a.m.

Signed Mass:

SUNDAYS, DEC. 27 & JAN.. 3: Blessed John XXIII Ctr., adoration chapel, 8300 Morganford Rd., South County, 10:30 a.m..

Ethnic liturgies...

SUNDAYS, DEC. 27 & JAN. 3: Mass in Spanish, Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1115 S. Florissant Rd., Ferguson, 9 a.m. and noon; Mass in Croatian, St. Joseph Croatian, 2112 S. 12th St., South St. Louis, 10 a.m.; Mass in Spanish, St. Joseph, 567 St. Joseph Ln., Manchester, 7 p.m.; Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom at St. Mary's Assumption Ukrainian, 11363 Oak Branch Dr., South County, 10:30 a.m.; Mass in Korean, St. Andrew Kim Korean, 8665 Olive Blvd., University City, 10:30 a.m.; Mass in Vietnamese, Resurrection, 3900 S. Meramec Ave., South St. Louis, 10 a.m.; Mass in Polish, St. Agatha, 3239 S. Ninth St., South St. Louis, 10 a.m.; Mass in Spanish, Holy Trinity, 3400 St. Greogry Ln., St. Ann, noon; Bilingual Mass, St. Charles Borromeo, Fourth and Decatur sts., St. Charles, 11:30 a.m.; Mass in Spanish, St. Cecilia, 5418 Louisiana Ave., South St. Louis, 10:30 a.m. and noon; English/Hungarian Mass, St. Mary of Victories, 744 S. Third St., South St. Louis, 11:30 a.m.; Every Sunday Mass in Spanish, Immaculate Conception, 2300 Church Rd., Arnold, 6:30 p.m., reception every first Sunday of the month following Mass in parish ctr., icarnold.org/espanol, (636) 287-6882.

SUNDAY, JAN. 3: Mass sung in Italian, St. Ambrose, 5130 Wilson Ave. on the Hill, 11 a.m.

TUESDAYS, DEC. 29 & JAN. 5: Mass in Spanish, Holy Trinity, 3400 St. Gregory Ln., St. Ann, 5:30 p.m.; Mass in Spanish, St. Cecilia, Convent Chapel, 5418 Louisiana Ave., 7 p.m.

Meetings...

SUNDAYS, DEC. 27 & JAN. 3: Jefferson County Separated, Divorced and Widowed Catholics, Sacred Heart School cafeteria, 201 Brierton Ln., Festus, 6 p.m.

TUESDAY: DEC. 29: HOPE (Alzheimer's Disease and dementia support group), sponsored by SSM St. Joseph Health Ctr., St. Charles and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, Lake St. Louis, 7-8:30 p.m., Harvester Christian Church, Room CH-104, 2950 Kings Crossing, Harvester, (636) 928-7651, ext. 115.

SUNDAY, JAN. 3: Dominican laity, St. Louis chapter, at Jesuit Hall, Grand and Lindell blvds., Midtown, 2:30 p.m., visitors welcome, (314) 645-3949.

MONDAYS, DEC. 28 & JAN. 4: Bereavement support group, Immaculate Conception, parish ctr., Room D, 2300 Church Rd., Arnold, 7-8:30 p.m., (636) 282-7263.

MONDAY, JAN. 4: St. Charles County Divorced, Separated and Widowed Catholics support group, All Saints, parish ctr., 7 McMenamy St., St. Peters, 7 p.m., (636) 724-2386.

TUESDAYS, DEC. 29 & JAN. 5: Recovery Inc. self-help mental health group, Immaculate Conception, 100 N. Washington Ave., Union, 7 p.m., (636) 583-2408.

TUESDAY, JAN. 5: St. Anthony's Hospice newly bereaved support group for people right after the death of a loved one until 6 months after the death, St. Anthony's Medical Center, Anthony House, 10016 Kennerly Rd., 10-11:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAYS, DEC. 30 & JAN. 6: Recovery Inc. self-help mental health group, Blessed John XXIII Ctr., 8300 Morganford Rd., South County, 7 p.m., (314) 849-1170.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 6: St. Anthony's Hospice open grief support group, St. Anthony's Medical Center, Anthony House, 10016 Kennerly Rd., 6:30-8 p.m.

THURSDAY, JAN. 7: Recovery Inc. self-help mental health group day meeting, Zion United Church of Christ, Springfield and Washington sts., Union, 11:30 a.m., (636) 583-2408; Monthly meeting of the South  County Lupus support group, St. Louis County Library, Cliff Cave Branch, 5430 Telegraph Rd., South County, 7 p.m., (314) 892-9451.

FRIDAY, JAN. 8: Recovery Inc. self-help mental health group, St. Mary Magdalen, 2618 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood, 11:45 a.m., (314) 770-9865.

DAILY: Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Patrick Ctr., 800 N. Tucker Ave., Downtown, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., (314) 802-0700.

Youth, Young adults...

TUESDAY, DEC. 29: Trivia night for teens, St. Angela Merici, 14005 Davey Dr., Florissant, 7:30 p.m., 7-12 graders, a lock-in event, teens cannot leave until 10 p.m., reservations (314) 653-0944.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 6: XLT, Holy Trinity, 3400 St. Gregory Ln., St. Ann, 7-9 p.m., (314) 426-6362.

THURSDAY, JAN. 7: Spirit & Truth St. Louis, archdiocesan-wide Young Adult Group, Annunciation, 12 W. Glendale Rd., Webster Groves, 7 p.m., spiritandtruthstl.org.

FRIDAY, FEB. 5: Junior high trivia night, Incarnate Word Elementary, 13416 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, 7-10 p.m., registration lbersett@msn.com.

FRIDAY, FEB. 12: "Saints & Sinners," A Nuns4fun production, Nerinx Hall, Heagney Theatre, 530 E. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, 7 p.m., cocktail buffet, 8 p.m., performance, brownpapertickets.com/event/92044, (314) 961-8994.

SATURDAY-MONDAY, FEB. 13-15: TEC Weekend, St. Pius X High School, Festus, ages 17-25, (636) 933-2088, stlouistec.org.

CSAC of St. Louis...

Catholic Single Adults Club, affiliated with the CACI, membership open to single Catholics 21-45 years old eligible to marry in the Catholic Church. For membership information, call Tom Winkelmann, (314) 849-2452, www.csacsingles.org.

TUESDAYS, DEC. 29 & JAN. 5: CSAC invites single and married players to Open Play Volleyball, Incarnate Word, 13416 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, 6:30-8:30 p.m., information (314) 680-3393, csacstlouis.org.

Catholic singles...

Catholic Alumni Club of St. Louis is an organization for single Catholics at least 21 years old, (314) 995-5096.

EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY: Bible Study for all single Catholics, Pauline Books & Media, 9804 Watson Rd., Crestwood, 6:30-8 p.m., sign-up: meetup.com/Single-Catholics-Bible-Study.

LOOKING FOR SINGLE OR MARRIED PLAYERS, ages 18-45, Volleyball league, near Maryland Heights on Sunday evenings beginning in January, (314) 729-1235, csacstlouis.org/activities.html.

SATURDAY, JAN. 2: Post-New Years Celebration, Concord Farmers Club, 10140 Concord School Rd., 7:15 p.m., music 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. (636)282-3014.

NFP...

Introductory sessions for Natural Family Planning classes offered by the archdiocese are scheduled by appointment. Call the numbers listed to verify time, date and location and to register. Additional services are offered in Spanish upon request. Call the Hispanic Ministry, (314) 991-0327.

Health services ...

The following classes are offered at St. Anthony's Medical Ctr., Employee Health and Wellness department, Suite 150A, 10004 Kennerly Rd., South County, (314) 525-1225.

TUESDAY, DEC. 29: Grief Support Group, 10010 Kennerly Rd., 1-2:30 p.m., (314) 525-1999, stanthonymedcenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 30: Stroke Club support group, 10010 Kennerly Rd., 10:30 a.m. (314) 525-4561, stanthonysmedcenter.com.

THURSDAY, JAN. 7: Cholesterol testing, 8-11 a.m.; "Power Up" group program for teens, Anthony House, 10016 Kennerly Rd., 6-7:30 p.m. registration required, (314) 525-1400, stanthonysmedcenter.com.

The following classes are held at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza, Lake St. Louis:

Diabetes Self-Management Training Classes: four sessions over a six-month period, registration (636) 949-0600, information (636) 625-5447, available with doctor's order only, ssmstjosephwest.com.

Childbirth Preparation Classes: four-week series, two hours per week, registration (314) SSM-DOCS, 1-866-SSM-DOCS, ssmstjosephwest.com.

Breastfeeding Class: two hours, registration, (314) SSM-DOCS, 1-866-SSM-DOCS, ssmstjosephwest.com.

Family and Friends CPR Class: learn infant/child CPR, registration (314) SSM-DOCS, 1-866-SSM-DOCS, ssmstjosephwest.com.

Senior Services: resources for seniors in Western St. Charles, Warren and Lincoln counties, (636) 755-3100, ssmstjosephwest.com.

Mammogram Screenings: SSM Health Care, free mammogram screenings to women without health insurance, by appointment only, (636) 947-5617, ssmstjosephwest.com.

Volunteers needed...

Trinity Hospice needs patient/family volunteers, administrative volunteers (314) 821-8826, karen.riley@trinityhospice.com.

St. Patrick Ctr. needs volunteers for Child Drop-In Ctr., 800 N. Tucker Blvd., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., (314) 802-0681, bspychalski@stpatrickcenter.org.

St. Anthony's Medical Ctr., 10004 Kennerly Rd., South County,needs eucharistic ministers, pastoral care dept. will train applicants, (314) 525-1298.

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Hwy. 15, Belleville, Ill., seeks volunteers throughout year with events, programs (618) 394-6290, snows.org.

Heartland Enriching Life, Hospice volunteers to help families (314) 453-0990.

Newborns in Need All the Babies of Eastern Missouri Chapter meets first Saturday of each month except this January when it meets Jan. 9, Autumn View Gardens of Schuetz Road., 11210 Schuetz Rd., Creve Coeur, 1-4 p.m. to knit/crochet/sew for premature and older babies, newbornsinneed.org, (636) 227-0247.

St. Joseph Health Ctr., St. Charles, and St. Joseph Hospital West, Lake St. Louis, information (636) 947-5466, St. Charles, (636) 625-7738, Lake St. Louis, ssmstjosephwest.com.

Patient care volunteers needed for Faith Hospice, volunteer coordinator (314) 892-4441.

Feed My People seeks volunteers to work in help ctr., food pantry, and thrift store, (314) 631-4900, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., High Ridge (636) 677-9885, Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.