Calendar

Special Religious

SUNDAYS, JUNE 28, JULY 5: Theology of the Body, Christ the King, 7316 Balson Ave., University City, 7 p.m.

SUNDAY, JUNE 28: “Close the Door” of the Year of St. Paul and “Open the Window” of the Year of the Priest, Mass and Italian dinner, Immaculate Heart of Mary, New Melle, ihm-new melle.org. (636) 398-5270.

MONDAY, JUNE 29: Tour de Saints: Celebrate feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, Little Flower, 1264 Arch Ter., Richmond Heights, 7 p.m., (314) 645-6286.

FRIDAY- SATURDAY, JULY 3-4: All-night vigils in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Ascension, 230 Santa Maria Dr., Chesterfield, starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Mass at 8 p.m., First Saturday Mass 12:05 a.m.; Monthly First Friday/First Saturday night vigil in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Anthony Rd., Quincy, Ill.,  7:30 p.m., Holy Mass, 8:30 p.m. Friday, Mass 12:05  a.m. Saturday, (217) 224-5904.

FRIDAY, JULY 3: Holy hour for priestly and religious vocations, Monastery of St. Clare, 200 Marycrest Dr. (6000 block of Telegraph Rd.), 7 p.m.   

TUESDAY, JULY 7: Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Pregnancy Assistance Ctr., 310 International Ave., Washington, 8:30 a.m., call Fritzi Alfermann (636) 239-1840.

WEDNESDAYS, JULY 8, 15, 22, 29: Meet the rest of the saints of the Little Flower, Little Flower, 1264 Arch Ter., Richmond Heights, 7 p.m., (314) 645-6286.

WEDNESDAY-TUESDAY, JULY 8-14: Summer Monastic Experience, Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Clyde, single women ages 18-49 without children, vocation@benedictine sisters.org, (660) 944-2221.

SATURDAY, JULY 18: Day of Recollection with Bishop Robert Hermann, Cardinal Rigali Ctr., 20 Archbishop May Dr., Shrewsbury, register by July 10, (314) 863-8385, info@wf-f.org.

FRIDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 24-31: Quiet guided retreat “From Here to Hope: Six Degrees of Reconciliation,” Mercy Ctr., Geyer Rd., Frontenac, given by Fr. Joe Hassal, CPPS, registration deadline July 2, (314) 966-4686.

Fish Fries

FRIDAYS, JUNE 26, JULY 3: St. Ferdinand, 1735 Charbonier Rd., Florissant, 3 to 7 p.m.

Eating Out

SATURDAY, JUNE 27: Barbecue, Holy Name Society, 5800 Oleatha Ave., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

SUNDAY, JUNE 28: Monthly breakfast bar, Holy Trinity, 3400 St. Gregory Ln., St. Ann, 8 a.m. to noon, senior discount.

THURSDAY, JULY 2: Chicken/ dumplings dinner, KC Hall, 7897 Berry Rd., Bonne Terre, 3:30-6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, JULY 5: All-you-can-eat breakfast, Our Lady Queen of Peace, 4696 Notre Dame Ln., House Springs, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., proceeds benefit new building fund.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8: Lunch, St. Raymond, 931 Lebanon Dr., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 18: Barbecue, Our Lady of the Presentation, 8860 Tudor Ave., Overland, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Socials

SUNDAYS, JUNE 28, JULY 5: Immaculate Conception at Arnold Elks Lodge, Miller and W. Outer rds., Arnold,  speedball 5 p.m., regular bingo 5:30 p.m.; St. Martin of Tours at Bandwagon Hall, 2151 Lemay Ferry Rd. at Reavis Barracks Rd., speedball, 5 p.m., regular games begin 5:30 p.m., separate non-smoking/smoking rooms.

MONDAYS, JUNE 29, JULY 6: St. John, Imperial, at Two Hearts Banquet Ctr., 4532 S. Lindbergh Blvd., 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, JUNE 30, JULY 7: St. Joseph Croatian, 2112 S. 12th St., 10:45 a.m.; Il Ritiro, Two Hearts Banquet Center, 4532 S. Lindbergh Blvd., speedball, 6 p.m., regular games 6:30 p.m.; St. Mark, Bandwagon Hall, 2151 Lemay Ferry Rd.,  speedball, 6 p.m., regular games 6:30 p.m., separate nonsmoking/smoking rooms.

WEDNESDAYS, JULY 1, 8: St. Simon, 11019 Mueller Rd., Green Park, 6:30 p.m. with speedball, separate nonsmoking room.

THURSDAYS, JULY 2, 9: Catholic Kolping Society, 4035 Keokuk St., 6:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, JULY 2: Our Lady of Sorrows, 5020 Rhodes Ave., 11:30 a.m., lunch 10:45 a.m.

FRIDAYS, JULY 3, 10: 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.

THURSDAY, JULY 9: Lunch and card party, Seven Holy Founders, parish hall, Rock Hill Ave. and Gravois Rd., Affton, 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.; Luncheon/social sponsored by the St. Alexius Auxiliary, St. Alexius Hospital Peterson Hall, 3933 S. Broadway, doors open 10 a.m., lunch served at noon, no reservations, information (314) 865-7027.

Sales, Bazaars, Book Fairs

SUNDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 18-25: Book fair, Our Lady of Sorrows Women’s Guild, Rhodes & Macklind aves., July 18, 19, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., July 20-24, 6-8 p.m., July 25, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 27: Pro-Life rummage sale, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton gym, 2 Seton Court, St. Charles, 8 a.m.-noon.

WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, JULY 8, 10, 11: Rummage sale, Valley Industries, 143B McDonnell Blvd., Hazelwood, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 10-12: Flea Market, St. Joan of Arc, 5800 Oleatha Ave., (314) 352-3035.
SATURDAY, AUG. 8: Garage sale, St. Norbert, 16455 New Halls Ferry Rd., Florissant, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., (314) 640-1184.

Theater

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 26-28: “A Hop, Skip and Jump Around the World,” presented by Our Lady of Sorrows Stars, Our Lady of Sorrows hall, 5500 Rhodes Ave., 7:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m., Sunday, reservations (314) 832-2097, Monday-Friday.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 27-28: “George Washington Slept Here,” St. Sabina Huels Hall Players, 1625 Swallow Ave., Florissant,  Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 1:30 p.m., dinner show available June  27,  (314) 921-8712.

WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 8-12, & THURSDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 16-19: “Painting Churches,” Insight Theatre Co., Nerinx Hall, New Heagney Theatre, 530 E. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, evenings 7:30 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m., (314) 556-1293, insighttheatercom pany.com.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, AUG. 21-23: “Damn Yankees,” presented by CYA and the Fr. William Scheid Players, Florissant Civic Ctr., Florissant, cyc stl.net or (314) 792-7611.

Picnics, Festivals

SATURDAY, JUNE 27: Parish  picnic, St. Maurus-Biehle, Hwy B, Biehle, 2-11 p.m., All-you-can-eat buffet supper 3-7:30 p.m., activities 2 p.m., Mass 4 p.m.; Junefest, Little Sisters of the Poor, 3225 N. Florissant Ave., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 27-28: Parish picnic, St. Joseph, Farmington, stjosephfarmington.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 28:  Picnic and chicken dinner, Sacred Heart, 714 Lincoln St., Elsberry, noon-6 p.m.; Parish picnic, St. Stephen, Hwy. A, Richwoods, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 10-12: Parish picnic, St. Joseph, 1355 Motherhead Rd., Cottleville, lisalanasa@att.net.

SUNDAY, JULY 12: Picnic, St. Francis of Assisi, Hwy FF, Luebbering, 11 a.m. to dark, chicken/beef dinners served noon-6 p.m., (636) 388-6751.

SUNDAY, JULY 19: Picnic, St. Lawrence, Hwy Y, Lawrenceton, fried chicken/beef dinners served beginning 11 a.m.

SUNDAY, JULY 26: Parish picnic, Our Lady Help of Christians, Weingarten, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Parish picnic, St. Maurus-Biehle, Hwy. B,  2 to 11 p.m., All-you-can-eat supper available.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, AUG. 22-23: Parish festival and car show, St. Anthony of Padua, 201 W. Springfield Ave., Sullivan, chicken/beef dinners available, (573) 468-6101.

Concerts

FRIDAY, JUNE 26: Concert with David Haas, Assumption, 403 N. Main St., O’Fallon, doors open 6:30 p.m., concert 7 p.m., tickets assumption bvm.org, (636) 379-2044.

SUNDAY, JUNE 28: Summer Sing-along concert by Combined Christian Choirs of Washington, Mo., Our Lady of Lourdes, 1014 Madison Ave., Washington,   7 p.m.,  (636) 239-3520.   

Special Activities

MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 22-26: Vacation Bible Camp 2009: Christ the King, 7316 Balson Ave., University City,  8:45 a.m.-noon, registration (314) 725-5855; Vacation Bible School, “Discovery Canyon 2009,” Ste. Genevieve Parish at Valle Catholic School, 8:30-11:45 a.m., information (573) 883-7810.

FRIDAY-THURSDAY, JUNE 26-JULY 2: Free stay to Catholic single women, St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Ind.,  a week-long experience at Monastery Immaculate Conception with Ferdinand Benedictine sisters, Friday, June 26, 7 p.m., to Thursday, July 2, 1 p.m.,  reservations 1(800)738-9999, vocation@the dome.org or visit thedome.org.

Special activities

SATURDAY, JUNE 27: Allsup 5K Run/Walk to benefit children’s charities, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, Ill., 8:30 a.m., sign-up (618) 236-4952, registration forms, Allsup.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 28: Ice Cream Social, Friends of L’Arche, Life Skills conference room, 10176 Corporate Sq., 1:30-3:30 p.m., includes quilt raffle,  (314) 606-2504.

WEDNESDAY-TUESDAY, JULY 8-14: Summer Monastic Experience, Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Clyde, single women, ages 18-49 without children, vocation@benedictinesis ters.org, (660) 944-2221.

MONDAY, JULY 13: “Lunch & Learn-Friend Raiser,” to benefit Our Lady’s Inn, Chandler Hill Vineyards, Hwy F, Defiance, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., reservations required (636) 798-2675.

Religious activities

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 26-27: Blue Army of Fatima vigil, St. George, 4980 Heege Rd., 9 p.m.-5 a.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 27: 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, 7:00 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 the 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.

SUNDAYS, JUNE 28, JULY 5: Tridentine Mass, St. Francis de Sales, 2653 Ohio Ave., 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. 3rd St., 9:30 a.m., (314) 621-2055; Latin Mass, Assumption, 4725 Mattis Rd., Mattese, 3 p.m.

MONDAYS, JUNE 29, JULY 6: Miraculous Medal novena, 12:05 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul, Ninth St. and Park Ave.

MONDAYS-SATURDAYS, JUNE 29-JULY 3, JULY 6-11: Eucharistic adoration, St. Joseph, 1355 Motherhead Rd., Cottleville, after 6:30 a.m. Mass Monday to following Saturday 4 p.m.

TUESDAYS, JUNE 30, JULY 7: 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; Mass at 7:15 p.m.; 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, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Eucharistic adoration, St. Cecilia, 5400 Alaska Ave., 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Healing Mass, St. Alban Roe, 2001 Sheperd Rd.,Wildwood, 7 p.m. 

TUESDAYS-THURSDAYS, JUNE 30-JULY 2, JULY 7-9: Eucharistic adoration, Holy Name of Jesus, 10235 Ashbrook Dr., Bellefontaine Neighbors, 7 a.m. Tuesday through 1 a.m. Thursday.

WEDNESDAYS, JULY 1, 8:  Eucharistic adoration, St. Raymond, 931 Lebanon Dr., noon; 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. to 6:30 p.m.; Eucharistic adoration, 8:30 a.m. to noon, St. Matthias, 800 Buckley Rd., Lemay.

THURSDAYS, JULY 2, 9:  Eucharistic adoration with Gregorian chant, St. Francis de Sales, 2653 Ohio Ave., 7 p.m., (314) 771-3100, SFdS@Institute-Christ-King.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 3: Adoration, St. Francis of Assisi,  Luebbering, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closes with Benediction; Blue Army of Fatima adoration and prayer vigil, Father Dempsey’s Charities, 3427 Washington Ave., 10 a.m. to 2:30  p.m.; Theotokos House of Prayer, 4650 S. Broadway, Mass 8:30 a.m. followed by eucharistic adoration, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., (314)351-6061, ext. 7162; Blue Army of Fatima adoration and prayer vigil, St. Rita, 8600 Page Ave. at North and South Rd., 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; High Mass in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, St. Francis de Sales, 2653 Ohio Ave., 7 p.m.; Eucharistic adoration, Immaculate Conception, 2300 Church Rd., Arnold, 24 hours; Eucharistic adoration, St. Cecilia, Convent Chapel, 5418 Louisiana Ave., 8 a.m.-noon; All alumni of schools run by Brothers of Mary invited to 12:10 p.m. Mass, Basilica of St. Louis King of France (Old Cathedral), 209 Walnut St. on the riverfront Downtown.

FRIDAYS, JULY 3, 10: Ultreya of St. Louis Cursillo, St. Joseph, Meramec and Maryland aves., Clayton, 7 p.m.; Theotokos House of Prayer, 4650 S. Broadway, Mass, 8:45 a.m., Fr. Andy Lewandowski, celebrant; Eucharistic adoration, St. Ambrose, 5130 Wilson Ave., begins after 8 a.m. Mass and ends with noon vespers and Benediction.

SUNDAY, JULY 5: 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. 

FRIDAY, JULY 10: Nocturnal adoration, Our Lady of Sorrows, Kingshighway Blvd. and Rhodes Ave., 7-8 p.m.; Nocturnal adoration, Holy Trinity, 3500 St. Luke Ln., St. Ann, 7-10  p.m.; Nocturnal adoration, Most Sacred Heart, 751 N. Jefferson St., Florissant, 9 p.m. to midnight. 

SATURDAY, JULY 11: Mass in memory of those buried in archdiocesan cemeteries, 9 a.m. at the Calvary Shrine Mausoleum in Calvary Cemetery; Charismatic Mass, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, Ill., 7 p.m., trained healing teams available, (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., before 8 a.m. Mass, 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 through Friday and 7:30 a.m. Saturday; Rosary, Incarnate Word, 13416 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, 7:30 a.m., Monday through Saturday; Exposition of Blessed Sacrament, Carmelite Chapel, 9150 Clayton Rd., Clayton, 6:30 a.m. to 8:15 p.m., Rosary 7:45 p.m., followed by Benediction.

Masses for deaf

Interpreted Mass:

SATURDAY, JUNE 27: Our Lady of the Presentation, 8860 Tudor Ave., Overland, 5 p.m.

SUNDAYS, JUNE 28, JULY 5: Assumption, 4725 Mattis Rd., Mattese, 10:30 a.m.; 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.

SUNDAY, JUNE 28: St. Francis of Assisi, 4550 Telegraph Rd., 9 a.m.

Signed Mass:

SUNDAYS, JUNE 28, JULY 5:   Blessed John XXIII Ctr., adoration chapel, 8300 Morganford Rd., South County, 10:30 a.m..

Ethnic liturgies

SUNDAYS, JUNE 28, JULY 5: 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., 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., 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., 10 a.m.; Mass in Polish, St. Agatha, 3239 S. Ninth St., 10 a.m.; Mass in Spanish, Holy Trinity, 3500 St. Luke 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., 10:30 a.m. and noon; English/Hungarian Mass, St. Mary of Victories, 744 S. 3rd St., 11:30 a.m., (314) 621-2055.

SUNDAY, JULY 5: Mass sung in Italian, St. Ambrose, 5130 Wilson Ave., 11 a.m.

TUESDAYS, JUNE 30, JULY 8: Mass in Spanish, Holy Trinity, 3500 St. Luke Ln., St. Ann, 5:30 p.m.; Mass in Spanish, St. Cecilia, Convent Chapel,  5418 Louisiana Ave., 7 p.m.

Religious talks

SUNDAY, JUNE 28:  A Theology of the Body study group forming at the Cathedral Basilica, 4431 Lindell Blvd., 6 p.m., (314) 814-0996, andrew.schloss @gmail.com.

Meetings

 SUNDAY, JUNE 28: Secular Franciscan Order of St. Anthony of Padua, St. Anthony of Padua, 3112 Meramec St., 12:45 p.m.

SUNDAYS, JUNE 28, JULY 5: Care and Share support group for separated, divorced and widowed Catholics, Sacred Heart School cafeteria, 201 Brierton Ln., Festus, 6 p.m., (636) 282-3014.

MONDAYS, JUNE 29, JULY 6: Bereavement support group, Immaculate Conception, parish ctr., Room D, 2300 Church Rd., Arnold, 7 to 8:30 p.m., call Mary, (636) 282-7263.

TUESDAYS, JUNE 30, JULY 7: Recovery Inc. self-help mental health group, Immaculate Conception, 100 N. Washington Ave., Union, 7 p.m., (636) 583-2408.

WEDNESDAYS JULY 1, 8:,  Recovery Inc. self-help mental health group, Blessed John XXIII Ctr., 8300 Morganford Rd., South County, 7 p.m., call Ed, (314) 849-1170.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1: St. Anthony’s Hospice open grief support group, St. Anthony Hospital, Anthony House, 10016 Kennerly Rd., 6:30-8 p.m.

THURSDAYS, JULY 2, 9: 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.

THURSDAY, JULY 2: Monthly meeting of the South  County Lupus support group, St. Louis County Library, Cliff Cave Branch, 5430 Telegraph Rd., 7 p.m., (314) 892-9451.

FRIDAYS, JULY 3, 10: Recovery Inc. self-help mental health group, St. Mary Magdalen, 2618 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood, 11:45 a.m., (314) 770-9865.

SUNDAY, JULY 5: Dominican laity, St. Louis chapter, at Jesuit Hall, Grand and Lindell blvds., 2:30 p.m., visitors welcome, (314) 645-3949.

MONDAY, JULY 6: 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.

TUESDAY, JULY 7: 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 Hospital, Anthony House, 10016 Kennerly Rd., 10-11:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8: Women’s Auxiliary KC, Cardinal Rigali Ctr., 20 Archbishop May Dr., Shrewsbury, 8 p.m.; St. Anthony of Padua Wednesday Club, St. Anthony lower hall, Meramec and Michigan aves., seniors age 55 and older, rolls and coffee served 11:30 a.m., meeting at noon, followed by bingo, (314) 655-0554; New Moms Network in the Hyland Education Training Ctr., 10020 Kennerly Road, St. Anthony’s Medical Ctr. campus, South County, 10-11:30 a.m., 1- (800) 554-9550;  St. Anthony’s Hospice open grief support group, St. Anthony Hospital, Anthony House, 10016 Kennerly Rd., 1-2:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, JULY 9: CARL group meetings, St. Cletus, 2705 Zumbehl Rd., St. Charles, 7:15 p.m., call (636) 949-7874; North County Divorced Catholics (NCDC), Holy Spirit, 3130 Parkwood Ln., Maryland Heights, 7 p.m., offering friendship and support to anyone who is separated, divorced or widowed, (636) 265-7000; Luncheon/social sponsored by the St. Alexius Auxiliary, St. Alexius Hospital Peterson Hall, 3933 S. Broadway,  lunch  at noon, no reservations needed, (314) 865-7027.

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

Golf

SATURDAY, JUNE 27: Our Lady Queen of Peace golf  tournament, information (636) 677-6796.

MONDAY, SEPT. 21: Our Little Haven golf tournament, Norwood Hills Country Club, includes lunch, noon tee-off, 18 holes of golf, auctions and dinner, (314) 533-2229, ext. 224, scothum mel@ourlittle haven.org.

Trivia

SATURDAY, JUNE 27: Music trivia night, St. Martin of Tours, 610 W. Ripa Ave., doors open 6:30 p.m., games  p.m., reservations, (314) 401-8451, danohenson@yahoo.com

Reunions

SATURDAY, JUNE 27: Laboure High School class of 1959 Viking Restaurant, Lindbergh and Watson rds., (636) 227-1781, marianbauer @sbcglobal.net; Class of 1959, Our Lady of the Presentation, 50 year reunion, 6 p.m., (314) 423-6057, Marigrace23@aol.com.

SEARCHING: Looking for members of St. Pius X School in Glasgow Village class of 1959 for class reunion, call Maureen Voelpel Libingston (636) 462-1352; Looking for members of the class of 1978 for class reunion, Corpus Christi grade school, (314) 565-0137; Looking for members of the class of 1941 for class reunion, St. Liborius during the 1930s, (636) 256-8626; Looking for members of the Class of 1971, St. Elizabeth of Hungary School, kaseylouhuy @sbcglobal.net.

Exhibits

SUNDAY, JUNE 28:  View sculptures by Bro. Mel Meyer, SM and other Missouri sculptors, Kunstlerhaus Gallery, Hermann, through Aug. 10.

THROUGH JULY 31: Watercolors and sculptures by Bro. Mel Meyer, SM, Marianist Galleries, 1256 Maryhurst Dr., Kirkwood, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily except Sunday,  (314) 965-0877.

Plan ahead

FRIDAY-THURSDAY, JUNE 26-JULY 2: Free stay to Catholic single women, St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Ind.,  a week-long experience at the Monastery Immaculate Conception with the Ferdinand Benedictine sisters, Friday, June 26, 7 p.m., to Thursday, July 2, 1 p.m.,  reservations 1(800)738-9999, vocation@the dome.org, thedome.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 18: Workshop for women, “The Relationship Quandry,” Woman’s Place, 7372 Marietta Ave., Maplewood, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., registration by Jully 16, (314) 645-4848, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

TUESDAY, JULY 21: Moms Support Group, Woman’s Place, 7372 Marietta Ave., Maplewood, 5:30-7:30 p.m., through Sept. 8, pre-registration required, (314) 645-4848, before July 16.

FRIDAY-JULY 24-31: “From Here to Hope: 6 Degrees of Reconciliation,” Guided Retreat, Mercy Center, Frontenac, by Fr. Joe Nassal, CPPS, registration due by June 30, (314) 909-4630.

MONDAY, JULY 27: “Look Your Demon in the Eye!” Woman’s Place, 7372 Marietta Ave., Maplewood, 6-8 p.m.,  to assist women to identify and face fears that rule our lives, pre-registration required, (314) 645-4848, 10a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 13: Ste. Genevieve Parish picnic, KC Hall, Ste. Genevieve, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m., chicken and roast beef dinners will be available.

Youth, Young adults

SUNDAY, JUNE 28: Monthly youth Mass and gathering, St. Vincent, Perryville, 6 p.m., St. Vincent’s Youth Ministry will meet immediately following the Mass.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1: XLT, Holy Trinity, 3500 St. Luke Ln., St. Ann, 7-9 p.m., (314) 426-6362.

THURSDAYS, JULY 2, 9: Spirit & Truth Saint Louis, Archdiocesan-wide Young Adult Group, Assunciation, 12 W. Glendale Rd., Webster Groves, 7 p.m., spiritandtruthstl.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 11:  Vincentian Marian Youth Encounter, Vincentian Shrine, St. Joseph St., Perryville, Contemporary Youth Mass 6 p.m., followed by gathering with food, fun, laughter, (573) 547-3300, vincentian marianyouth@hotmail.com.  

MONDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 13-17: ‘Safe Space Camp’ designed to help grieving teens sponsored by St. Anthony’s Medical Ctr. Hospice, South Side Church of God, 12145 Tesson Ferry Rd., ages 11-17, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., information/reservations (314) 525-7384, stanthonysmedcenter.com.
 
Maturing adults

Home transport program of St. Anthony’s Medical Ctr., provides transportation for seniors and disabled adults to Medical Center Campus, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., weekdays, information (314) 525-1889.

CAC

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

CSAC  of St. Louis

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

TUESDAYS, JUNE 30, JULY 7: 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

SATURDAY, JUNE 27: Singles Dance sponsored by North County Divorced Catholics, St. Robert parish Hall, 1424 Hwy 94 S., St. Charles, 8 p.m.-midnight.

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.

Creighton Model Fertility Care Services:

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1: DePaul Health Ctr., 6 p.m. (314) 344-7115.

THURSDAY, JULY 2: St. Joseph Health Ctr., St. Charles, 7 p.m. (636) 352-8672.

FRIDAY, JULY 3: Introductory session, St. Anthony’s Medical Plaza, Women’s Specialty Ctr., Suite 240, 12700 Southfork Rd., 6 p.m., (314) 525-1800.

MONDAY, JULY 6: St. John’s Mercy Medical Ctr., 7 p.m. (314) 991-0327.

SATURDAY, JULY 11: St. John’s Mercy, Washington, 10 a.m. (636) 239-8595.

Billings Ovulation Method:

THURSDAY, JULY 9:  St. Anthony Medical Ctr., Hyland Educational Bldg.,  South County, 7 p.m., (314) 525-1622.

Marquette:

SATURDAY, JUNE 27:  St. Ferdinand, Duchesne Ctr., 1 p.m. (314) 205-9276.

THURSDAY, JULY 2: St. Louis University School of Nursing, 7 p.m. (314) 977-8978.

SATURDAY, JULY 11: St. Monica, Harmony House, 1 p.m. (314) 977-8978.

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

THURSDAYS, JULY 2, 9:  Cholesterol testing to the community, 8-11 a.m. 

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 a 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 and child CPR, registration, (314) SSM-DOCS, 1-866-SSM-DOCS, ssmstjosephwest.com.

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

Mammogram Screenings: SSM Health Care offers free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance, by appointment only, information (636) 947-5617, ssmstjosephwest.com.

Volunteer opportunities

Trinity Hospice in need of patient/family volunteers and administrative volunteers, call Karen Riley, (314) 821-8826, karen.riley@trinityhospice.com.

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

St. Anthony’s Medical Ctr., 10004 Kennerly Rd., South County, in need of eucharistic ministers, pastoral care department will train all applicants, (314) 525-1298.

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

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

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

Volunteers needed, 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 and Administrative Volunteers needed for Faith Hospice, Karen Riley, Volunteer Cordinator (314) 892-4441.

Feed My People is looking for volunteers to work in the HelpCtr., Food Pantry, and The Thrift Store,  contact (314) 631-4900, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., High Ridge location (636) 677-9885, Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Blood drive

SUNDAY, JUNE 28: Blood drive, Our Lady of the Presentation, 8860 Tudor Ave., Overland, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.,(314) 427-0486.

SUNDAY, JULY 26: Mississippi Valley blood drive, St. Francis of Assisi, 4556 Telegraph Rd., 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.