Calendar

Picnics, festivals...

SATURDAY, SEPT. 4: St. Joseph, Hwy. F, Apple Creek, kettle beef/fried chicken dinners 2-7 p.m., Mass 4 p.m., dancing until 11 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 5: St. Joseph, Rt. UU, Neier, chicken/beef dinners 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Mass noon; St. Rose of Lima, KC Grounds, DeSoto, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., chicken/beef dinners 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11: Holy Name of Jesus, 10235 Ashbrook Ave., Bellefontaine Neighbors, 11 a.m., barbecue pork steak dinners 4-7 p.m.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, SEPT. 11-12: Ste. Genevieve Parish picnic, KC grounds, 600 Market St., Ste. Genevieve, Saturday Mass 5 p.m., food 6-7 p.m., music until 11 p.m., Sunday fried chicken/beef dinners 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; St. Joan of Arc, 5800 Oleatha Ave., South St. Louis, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-10 p.m. Sunday, Mass at midnight Saturday.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 12: St. Joachim/St. Joseph, 10120 Crest Rd., Old Mines, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., chicken/beef dinners; Homecoming, St. John Nepomuk Chapel, 1625 S. 11th St., South St. Louis, serving pork/baked chicken dinners, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (314) 231-0141; Fall festival, St. Francis Borgia, Second & Cedar sts., Washington, 11 a.m., fried chicken/roast beef dinners 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, SEPT. 17-18: Family Festival, Holy Trinity School, 10901 St. Henry Ln., St. Ann, 6-11 p.m. Friday with pork steak dinners,1-11 p.m., Saturday with chicken dinners starting 4 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 25: Immaculate Conception, 2934 Marshall Ave., Maplewood, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., icmaple wood.com; Fall festival, St. David, 2334 Tenbrook Rd., Arnold, 1-11 p.m., auction, barbecue/fried chicken dinners, outdoor dance 7-11 p.m. (636) 296-5485; Fall festival & barbecue, St. Pius V, 3310 S. Grand Blvd., South St. Louis, noon-9 p.m.; Carnival and barbecue, Our Lady of Guadalupe, 17 Hawkesbury Dr., Ferguson, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 26: St. Joseph, 11824 Zell Rd., Zell, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., chicken/ham dinners available.

Sales, bazaars...

FRIDAY, SEPT. 3, and SUNDAY, SEPT. 5: Shrine of St. Joseph, 1220 N. 11th St., Downtown St. Louis, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 4: St. Vincent de Paul, 1408 S. 10th St., South St. Louis, 9-11 a.m., (314) 231-9328; Book fair, St. Ferdinand Shrine, 1 Rue St. Francois, Florissant, 9 a.m.-noon.

TUESDAY-SATURDAY, SEPT. 7-11: Resale shop, Twice Blessed, 3302 Meramec St., St. Louis, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., benefits Our Lady's Inn, twiceblessedresale.blogspot.com.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 17: Child Center Marygrove, 2705 Mullanphy Ln., Florissant, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Eating out...

SUNDAY, SEPT. 5: Breakfast, Our Lady Queen of Peace, 4696 Notre Dame Ln., House Springs, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., benefits building fund; Breakfast, St. Vincent, S. Hwy. 94, Dutzow, 7:30-11:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8: Lunch, St. Raymond, 931 Lebanon Dr., Near Southside, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11: Barbecue, St. Wenceslaus, Gravois & Oregon aves., South St. Louis, behind Kutis Funeral Home, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 19: Breakfast, St. Vincent, South Hwy. 94, Dutzow, 7:30-11:30 a.m., benefits Paul & Linda Ballmann Scholarship.

Fish fries...

FRIDAYS, SEPT. 3 & 10: St. Ferdinand, 1735 Charbonier Rd., Florissant, 3-7 p.m.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 3: KC Council 6018, KC Hall, 1623 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, 4501 Ringer Rd., South St. Louis County, 4-7 p.m.

Socials...

SUNDAY, SEPT. 5: Immaculate Conception, Arnold Elks Lodge, Miller and W. Outer rds., Arnold, speedball 5 p.m., regular games 5:30 p.m.; St. Martin of Tours, Bandwagon Hall, 2151 Lemay Ferry Rd., 5:30 p.m., separate non-smoking/smoking rooms.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 7: St. Joseph Croatian, 2112 S. 12th St., 10:45 a.m.; Il Ritiro, Two Hearts Banquet Center, 4532 S. Lindbergh Blvd., 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.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8: St. Simon, 11019 Mueller Rd., Green Park, 6:30 p.m., speedball, separate nonsmoking room.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 9: Catholic Kolping Society, 4035 Keokuk St., 6:30 p.m.; Immaculate Conception, 7622 Anna Ave., Maplewood, 6:45 p.m.; Lunch/card party, Seven Holy Founders, 6741 Rock Hill Rd., Affton, 9:30 a.m., (314) 638-1647; Luncheon/social by St. Alexius Auxiliary, St. Alexius Hospital, Peterson Hall, 3933 S. Broadway, 10 a.m., lunch noon, no reservations, (314) 865-7027.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 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.; KC Hall, 6800 KC Ln., House Springs, 4:30 p.m., games 6:45 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 12: Handmade quilt social, St. James, Rte. 158, Millstadt, Ill., 10:30 a.m., social 1 p.m., bring canned good for free card party tally, bring covers.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 26: Bingo quilt social, Our Lady Queen of Peace, KC Hall, House Springs, 1 p.m., (636) 671-7275.

Special religious ...

FRIDAY, SEPT. 3: Holy hour for vocations hosted by Msgr. Edward Rice, Holy Redeemer, 17 Joy Ave., Webster Groves, 7:30 p.m.; Holy hour for priestly and religious vocations, Monastery of St. Clare, 200 Marycrest, Oakville, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, SEPT. 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, and All Saints, 6403 Clemens Ave., University City, starts 7 p.m. Friday, Mass at 8 p.m., First Saturday Mass 12:15 a.m., (314) 283-8950; First Friday/First Saturday night vigil in honor of Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Anthony Rd., Quincy, Ill., Confession, Rosaries 8 p.m. Friday, Mass 1 a.m. Saturday, (217) 224-5904.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 5: Theology of the Body, Christ the King, 7316 Balson Ave., University City, 7 p.m.

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8: Healing & Deliverance South, Holy Infant Apts., 7663 Watson Rd., Shrewsbury, 7:10 p.m., registrations (314) 427-7786.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11: Magnificat Breakfast for Women featuring Kathleen Beckman, Cardinal Rigali Ctr., 20 Archbishop May Dr., Shrewsbury, 9 a.m.-noon, reservations by Sept. 3 (314) 427-7786.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15: Aquinas Roundtable Lecture Series, "The Book of Revelation: The Justice of God Prevails," Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel, 7730 Bonhomme Ave., Clayton, 11:30 a.m., Fr. Sean Martin presenter, registration by Sept. 8, (314) 256-8856, henderson@ai.edu.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 16: Life in the Spirit Seminars through Oct. 21, Catholic Renewal Ctr., 10909 St. Henry Ln., St. Ann, 10 a.m.-noon, (314) 427-7786.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 18: Mornings of reflection, Maria Ctr., 336 E. Ripa Ave., Lemay, 9 a.m.-noon, (314) 775-5540, leonettessnd@yahoo.com, also Oct. 16 & Nov. 13.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 19: Taize Prayer, School Sisters of Notre Dame Motherhouse, 320 E. Ripa Ave., Lemay, 6:30 p.m. (314) 633-7015.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 26: Silver and Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass, for couples celebrating 25th, 50th or 50-plus anniversary, Cathedral Basilica, 4331 Lindell Blvd., Central West End, 2:30 p.m., registration deadline Sept. 7 to have name and wedding date printed in the program (314) 792-7170; 350th Jubilee anniversary of the deaths of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac, St. Vincent De Paul, 1408 S. 10th St., South St. Louis, 10 a.m., Archbishop Robert J. Carlson, celebrant, followed by light brunch and screening of a new documentary, stvstl.org/category/discover/events/350th.

SUNDAY-WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10-13: Parish mission featuring Fr. Tony Judge, CSSR, St. Pius V, 3310 S. Grand Blvd., South St. Louis, 7 p.m., stpiusv.org.

Special activities...

FRIDAY, SEPT. 3: Threads of Tradition: St. Louis Quilters, St. Louis University Museum of Art, 3663 Lindell Blvd., Midtown St. Louis, (314) 977-2666, sluma.slu.edu, through Oct. 3, reception Sept. 26, 2-4 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 7: Light Weigh Orientation, St. Dominic Savio, 6120 Pebble Hill Dr., Affton, 7:30 p.m., (314) 752-5951, lightweigh.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8: Pauline Lecture Series, "Early Church History," Pauline Books & Media, 9804 Watson Rd., Crestwood, Fr. Gregory J. Lockwood presenter, 7 p.m. (314) 965-3512, first of a three-part series about Church history.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 10: Monthly St. Paul movie club, Pauline Books & Media, 9804 Watson Rd., Crestwood, 6 p.m. (314) 965-3512.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11: Woman's Renewal Day, Woman's Place, 7372 Marietta Ave., Maplewood, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., registration due Sept. 8, (314) 645-4848; Ladies of Charity Heart and Sole Walk to benefit the poor, Carondelet Park, (Boat House Pavilion), 9-11 a.m., reservations (314) 231-9328, elnroche@aol.com, rain date Sept. 12 10 a.m.-noon; Dinner auction, St. Ann, State Rd. YY, Clover Bottom, following 4:30 p.m. Mass, tickets (636) 239-3222, stans@yhti.net; Back-to-school fiesta, Holy Infant/St. Cecilia, 248 New Ballwin Rd., Ballwin, Mass 4 p.m., celebrated by Fr. William Vatterott, Mexican dinner 5-8:30 p.m., entertainment to 10 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 12: Maafa 21-Black Genocide in 21st Century America, St. Gerald Majella, Dougherty Ferry and Ballas rds., Kirkwood, 6:30 p.m., (314) 965-3538; Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows, Hwy P, Starkenburg, 100th anniversary and fall pilgrimage, 11 a.m., noon lunch, 3 p.m., Mass with Bishop John R. Gaydos, dedication of Valentine Hall immediately following Mass, reservations by Sept. 5 (573) 236-4390, risensav@ktls.net.

THURSDAYS, SEPT. 9-NOV. 11: Divorce care, 10-week video series with small group discussions, Mary Mother of the Church, 5901 Kerth Rd., 7-8:30 p.m. (314) 894-1373, child care available through arrangements with parish nurse at previous number.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15: CEN (Catholic Employment Network) job search workshop, Sacred Heart, 17 Ann Ave., Valley Park, 7-8:30 p.m. (636) 227-0791.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 16: Luncheon for Life to benefit Our Lady's Inn, Wine Country Gardens, 2711 S. Hwy. 94, Defiance, 11 a.m., reservations by Sept. 10 (636) 398-5375, ourladysinn.org.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 17: Sisters of the Most Precious Blood of O'Fallon's Night at Busch Stadium, 7:15 p.m., (636) 542-9481, mreiners@cssp-ofallon.org.

SATURDAY-FRIDAY, SEPT. 18-24: Three-city bus tour to New York, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, sponsored by Visitation Jet Setters, 4515 Evans Ave., St. Louis, 314) 962-6502.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 19: Feed My People Manna March 2010 Walk for Hunger, Jefferson Barracks Walking Trail, 1-3 p.m., Soulard Blues Band 2-4 p.m., (314) 631-4900 robyna@charterinternet.com, Feed-My-People.org.; Mass in memory of family and friends, St. Mary's Cemetery, 5200 Fee Fee Rd., Bridgeton, 1 p.m.; Hispanic fest, January-Wabash Park, Ferguson, sponsored by Our Lady of Guadalupe, noon Mass followed by festival.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 22: Concert by Terry Barber, international vocal artist, Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, Ill., 7 p.m. (618) 397-6700, ext. 6276, (314) 241-3400, ext. 6276.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 24: Mouse races, Our Lady of Guadalupe, 17 Hawkesbury Dr., Ferguson, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, SEPT. 24-26: Retrouvaille of St. Louis -- A Lifeline for Troubled Marriages, six follow-up sessions held over three months, (314) 453-0110, retrouvaille.org.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 25: "Have a Heart, Build a Future," cocktail party, Child Center-Marygrove, (314) 830-6222; Clayshoot, benefits Sts. Joachim & Ann Care Service, Black Hawk Valley Hunting and Sporting Clay Range, Old Monroe, barbecue lunch/beverages included in registration, (314) 541-1069, jacares.org.

Religious activities...

FRIDAY, SEPT. 3: Adoration, St. Francis of Assisi, Luebbering, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Benediction; Blue Army of Fatima adoration/prayer vigil, Father Dempsey's Charities, 3427 Washington Ave., 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Theotokos House of Prayer, 4650 S. Broadway, Mass 8:30 a.m., eucharistic adoration, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Blue Army of Fatima adoration/ prayer vigil, St. Rita, 8600 Page Ave. at North and South Rd., 7 p.m. -12:30 a.m.; High Mass in honor of 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; Shrine of St. Joseph, 1220 N. 11th St., Downtown St. Louis, Mass, noon (314) 231-9407; 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., Downtown.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 4: Byzantine Mass, 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, Eucharistic adoration, St. Rita, Page Ave. at North and South Blvd., Vinita Park, 3:45 p.m.; Eucharistic adoration, holy hour, Benediction, Immaculate Heart of Mary, 4092 Blow St., after 8 a.m. Mass; Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Adoration, St. Matthias, 796 Buckley Rd., Lemay, after 8:30 a.m. Mass to noon; Mass, St. Raymond, 931 Lebanon Dr., 4 p.m.; Holy hour to Our Lady of Fatima for peace, St. Mary Magdalen, S. Kingshighway Blvd. and Bancroft Ave., 9:15 a.m.; First Saturday program, Assumption, 329 Station Rd., Herculaneum, Mass, confessions 8:30 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., for pro-life intentions; Apostolate for Family Consecration devotion, Assumption, 329 Station St., Herculaneum, 8:30 a.m., Mass, confession, meditations (636) 931-3503.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 5: Tridentine Mass, St. Francis de Sales, 2653 Ohio Ave., 8 & 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.; Latin Mass, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, 1420 S. Sappington Rd., Crestwood, 1:30 p.m.; Shrine of St. Joseph, 1220 N. 1th St., Downtown St. Louis, Mass in English, 11 a.m., Fr. Dale Wunderlich, celebrant (314) 231-9407; 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.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 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; Immaculate Heart of Mary prayer group, 7:30 p.m., 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, SEPT. 7-9: Eucharistic adoration, Holy Name of Jesus, 10235 Ashbrook Dr., Bellefontaine Neighbors, 7 a.m. Tuesday through 1 a.m. Thursday.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 7, and FRIDAY. SEPT. 10: Walk in prayer ministry with trained ministers at Catholic Renewal Ctr., 10909 St. Henry Ln., St. Ann, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., information (314) 427-7786, sponsored by Healing and Deliverance Office.

TUESDAY-SATURDAY, SEPT. 7-11: Eucharistic adoration, St. Joseph, 1355 Motherhead Rd., Cottleville, after 6:30 a.m. Mass Monday to following Saturday 4 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 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.- 6:30 p.m.; Eucharistic adoration, 8:30 a.m.-noon, St. Matthias, 800 Buckley Rd., Lemay.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 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, SEPT. 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., Eucharistic adoration, St. Ambrose, 5130 Wilson Ave., after 8 a.m. Mass, ends with noon vespers, Benediction; Nocturnal adoration, Our Lady of Sorrows, Kingshighway Blvd. and Rhodes Ave., 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, SEPT. 11: 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 are available after Mass to pray with anyone in need, (314) 241-3400.

DAILY: Rosary, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Blue Army headquarters, 6009 Heege Rd., Affton; Rosary, 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 through 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., Benediction.

Masses for deaf...

Interpreted Mass:

SATURDAY, SEPT. 4: Our Lady of the Presentation, 8860 Tudor Ave., Overland, 5 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 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.

Signed Mass:

SUNDAY, SEPT. 5: St. Andrew, 309 Hoffmeister Ave., Lemay, 10:30 a.m.

Ethnic liturgies...

SUNDAY, SEPT. 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., 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., 10 a.m.; Mass in Polish, St. Agatha, 3239 S. Ninth St., 10 a.m.; Mass in Spanish, Holy Trinity, 3400 St. Gregory 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. Third St., 11:30 a.m., (314) 621-2055; Mass in Spanish, Immaculate Conception, 2300 Church Rd., Arnold, 6:30 p.m., every first Sunday of the month following Mass: Reception and fellowship will be held in the Parish Ctr., icarnold.org/espanol, (636) 287-6882; Mass sung in Italian, St. Ambrose, 5130 Wilson Ave., 11 a.m.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 7: 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...

SUNDAY, SEPT. 5: Jefferson County Separated, Divorced and Widowed Catholics, Sacred Heart School cafeteria, 201 Brierton Ln., Festus, 6 p.m.; Dominican laity, St. Louis chapter, at Jesuit Hall, Grand and Lindell blvds., 2:30 p.m., visitors welcome, (314) 645-3949.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 7: Recovery Inc. self-help mental health group, Immaculate Conception, 100 N. Washington Ave., Union, 7 p.m., (636) 583-2408; St. Anthony's Hospice newly bereaved support group, St. Anthony's Medical Ctr., Anthony House, 10016 Kennerly Rd., 10-11:30 a.m.; Care & Share for divorced & separated, Immaculate Conception parish ctr., 2300 Church Rd., Arnold, 7-9 p.m., registration (636) 282-3014.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8: Recovery Inc. self-help mental health group, Blessed John XXIII Ctr., 8300 Morganford Rd., South County, 7 p.m., (314) 849-1170; Women's Auxiliary KC, Cardinal Rigali Ctr., 20 Archbishop May Dr., Shrewsbury, 8 p.m.; St. Anthony of Padua Wednesday Club, lower hall, 3140 Meramec St., seniors 55-older, rolls/coffee 11:30 a.m., meeting noon, followed by bingo (314) 655-0554; New Moms Network, Hyland Education Training Ctr., 10020 Kennerly Rd., 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.; Infertility Support group, sponsored by Archdiocesan Office of NFP, SJMMC, 11700 Studt Rd., Ste. C, 4:30-6 p.m. (314) 977-7576, diane.daly@mercy.net.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 9: CARL group meetings, St. Cletus, 2705 Zumbehl Rd., St. Charles, 7:15 p.m., (636) 949-7874; North County Divorced Catholics (NCDC), Holy Spirit, 3130 Parkwood Ln., Maryland Heights, 7 p.m., for those separated, divorced or widowed, (636) 265-7000; Luncheon/social sponsored by St. Alexius Auxiliary, St. Alexius Hospital Peterson Hall, 3933 S. Broadway, 10 a.m. lunch, noon, no reservations, (314) 865-7027.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 10: Recovery Inc. self-help mental health group, St. Mary Magdalen, 2618 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood, 11:45 a.m., (314) 770-9865; Spiritual reflection for women, Woman's Place, Maplewood, 10:30 a.m. (314) 645-4848, womansplacestl.org., a ministry of the Franciscan Sisters of Mary.

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

Golf ...

SATURDAY, SEPT. 25: Nine-hole twilight golf tournament & barbecue, Paradise Valley Golf Club, 1055 Lochmoor Dr., High Ridge, check-in 2:30 p.m., shot-gun start 3:30 p.m., barbecue 5:30 p.m., hosted by Friends of Dominican Sisters Sparkill, registration forms and sign-up, friendsofdominicansisters.org.

MONDAY-TUESDAY, SEPT. 27-28: Golf tournament to benefit Our Little Haven, Sunset Country Club, scotthummel@ourlittlehaven.org.

MONDAY, OCT. 11: Michelob Ultra Charity Golf Classic, Country Club at St. Alban's, benefits Catholic Charities, (314) 534-1180, jpachak@ccstl.org.

Trivia ...

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11: Trivia night, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, 4900 Ringer Rd., Oakville, 7 p.m., reservations (314) 845-2725, benefits Scouts; Annunciation Just for Fun Adult Trivia night, 17 West Glendale Rd., Webster Groves, 6:30 p.m., games 7 p.m., registration goannunciation.com; Trivia night/silent auction, Maria Center, 336 E. Ripa Ave., on the campus of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, 6 p.m., games, 7 p.m., to benefit Metropolitan Congregations United-Isaiah, reservations (314) 487-1531.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 24: Trivia night, St. David, 2334 Tenbrook Rd., Arnold, 7:30 p.m., reservations (636) 464-7133.

Reunions...

St. Catherine Laboure, class of 1980 30th reunion, contact moosedog@char ter.net, teachers from 1972-80 invited.

St. James the Greater, 150th year anniversary celebration, looking for alumni, parish rectory (314) 645-0167, pkwstjames@aol.com.

Immaculate Conception, Maplewood, class of 1960, planning reunion, turn clay@att.net.

St. Mark's High School, Class of 1961: 50th year reunion, (636) 441-4364, jajudy@swbell.net.

Annunciation, Webster Groves: Class of 1960, reunion, (636) 227-3056, willypyt@yahoo.com.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 18: Reunion, Old N. St. Louis Sacred Heart Parish/Neighborhood reunion, (314) 838-6172.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, SEPT. 18 & 19: St. Mary's Grade School in Bridgeton, class of 1990 reunion, Saturday, 7 p.m. Rendevous Cafe & Wine Bar, Main St., O'Fallon, Sunday, Family picnic, Schafer Park, Wright Ave., St. Ann, 11 a.m., bkappel@charter.net.

SATURDAY, OCT. 2: John F. Kennedy High School, class of 1975, 35th class reunion, Table Three Restaurant, Wildwood, 6 p.m., RSVP on Classmates.com or Facebook events page.

SUNDAY, OCT. 17: St. John's High School, class of 1955, (314) 892-4006, farvn@aol.com.

SATURDAY, OCT. 23: St. Pius V Grade School, class of 1960, 50th year reunion, (314) 638-8282, kadoebber@sbcglobal.net.

SATURDAY, OCT. 30: Rock High, class of 1960, 50th year reunion, marybethottoradici@sbcglobal.net, looking for classmates.

Exhibits...

THROUGH SEPT. 15: Marianist Galleries, "Painted Iris" Show, Campus of Vianney High School, I-44 and Lindbergh Blvd., (314) 965-0877, MelArtMarianist@aol.com, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, closed Sundays.

Plan ahead...

SATURDAY, OCT. 2: Carnival, Visitation Academy, 3020 N. Ballas Rd., Town and Country, noon barbecue, high school mixer 8-10:30 p.m. (314) 971-8111; Holiday boutique, John F. Kennedy Catholic High School, 500 Woods Mill Rd., Manchester, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., looking for artists and vendors, chasingrainbows@charter.net.

TUESDAY, OCT. 5: Help fo challenges of Christian parenting, St. Peter, 243 W. Argonne Ave., Kirkwood, for six weeks, daytime classes, 9:15-10:45 a.m., evening classes, 7-8:30 p.m., registration mgbommarito@sbcglobal.net, (314) 966-2160.

SATURDAY, OCT. 16: Rosati-Kain Fall Outing, Forest Park, St. Louis, golf tournament, Scrabble tournament, lunch, auction, Golf 7:30 a.m., Scrabble, 9 a.m., lunch 12:30 p.m., (314) 533-8513, ext. Kalbright@rosati-kain.org.

THURSDAY, OCT. 21: Save the Date 2010, Meet the Candidates Night for the general election, Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Services, 4116 McClay Rd., St. Charles, 6-9 p.m., (636) 4441-1302, ext. 263.

FRIDAY, NOV. 5: An Evening with Motown, dinner/dance/auction benefits Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, Crowne Plaza, Clayton, 6 p.m., (314) 961-8000, ext. 323, cardinalritterseniorservices.org.

Youth, Young adults...

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8: Spirit filled gathering of young adults, Catholic Renewal Center, 7:30-9 p.m. (314) 427-7786.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 9: Spirit & Truth St. Louis, archdiocesan-wide young adult group, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, 1420 S. Sappington Rd., Crestwood, 7 p.m., spiritandtruthstl.org.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11: Safe Space Saturday support group for grieving adolescents and teens, ages 11-17, St. Anthony Medical Ctr., 10016 Kennerly Rd., South County, 10 a.m.-noon, registration (314) 525-7384, stanthonysmedcenter.com.

YOUNG FRIENDS OF CRSS (Cardinal Ritter Senior Services): Social networking happy hour in September, development office, (314) 961-8000, ext. 347, kethington@ccstl.org.

Maturing adults...

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11: Housing fair, St. John the Baptist, 4200 Delor Ave., South St. Louis, 9 a.m.-noon, (314) 664-9700.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 21: Seniors' Day, Pauline Books & Media, 9804 Watson Rd., Crestwood, 1:30-3:30 p.m., "Understanding the Mass," presented by Fr. Thomas R. Hinni, CM, followed by Eucharistic Adoration and light refreshments, first in a three-part series , (314) 965-3512.

NE County Deanery Senior Ministry: Four programs -- Job Squad (home repair), health promotion activities, social events and spiritual activities (314) 664-9700.

Catholic singles ...

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

TUESDAY, SEPT. 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.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 25: Catholic Singles dance, Concord Farmer's Club, 10140 Concord School Rd., South St. Louis, 7:15 p.m., dance til midnight, (636) 282-3014.

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

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:

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

THURSDAY, SEPT. 9: St. John's Mercy Medical Ctr., Creve Coeur, 7 p.m. (314) 997-0327.

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

Billings Ovulation Method:

THURSDAY, SEPT. 9: St.Anthony Medical Ctr., 10020 Kennerly Rd., South County, 7 p.m., (314) 525-1622.

Marquette:

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11: St. Monica, Harmony House, Creve Coeur, 1 p.m. (314) 205-9276.

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.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 9: Cholesterol testing, 8-11 a.m.; "Power Up" group program for teens, St. Anthony's Medical Ctr., 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 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 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 who have no health insurance, by appointment only (636) 947-5617, ssmstjosephwest.com.

Volunteer opportunities...

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, 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.