Know Before You Go- Helpful Homecoming Information
When: Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 12pm – 10pm
Where: St. Catherine Laboure Parking Lot and Parish Hall
We are excited to announce the events for St. Catherine Laboure’s Homecoming. Please take a few minutes to read the information to ensure you will be an informed guest. We cannot wait to see you there!
What Makes Homecoming Possible? Volunteers!
So many people are responsible for making this event possible. But, to truly make the day successful, we need your help! A variety of volunteer opportunities are available, you may still sign up to volunteer. Please share your gift of time and sign up for one or more slots. Thank you in advance for your support! Please choose a time to volunteer using the link below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44ACAB29A7F58-57874937-stcatherine#/
How to Enjoy the Day Upon Arrival
We are looking forward to seeing you October 11th from Noon until 10pm and have prepared a seat just for you. There will be several large, covered seating areas on the main lot for you to sit and enjoy the day, to have some delicious food, and to enjoy the company of your SCL friends.
There will be chairs provided for seating, but if you prefer your bag chairs, bring them along.
Please do NOT bring tents onto the property. We are asking our guests to gather under and around the large tents on the upper lot to foster community spirit.
Please do NOT bring coolers on the property. This event is a fundraiser, food and beverage will be available to purchase.
While some booths will accept credit/debit cards, we suggest having cash on hand. There are a few booths/activities where cash will be the method of payment, for example, the Chrysanthemum Flower Power, pull-tab bingo, Chuck-A-Luck, and the re-sale boutique. We strongly encourage pre-purchasing your ride/inflatable wristband and/or game tickets.
Ride Bracelets are available via pre-sale ($45 each, non-refundable). You may purchase the weekend of September 27/28 after all Masses in the Gathering Space or by using the order form on the parish website. Pre-Sale Ride Bracelet sales end September 28th. Ride Bracelets will be $75 the day of Homecoming.
Pre-Event game tickets are also available and are $20 for 25 tickets. Game tickets will be available for purchase on the day of Homecoming and will be $1 each. Discounted game ticket sales end September 28th.
Parking and Transportation
Limited Parking will be available on the St. Catherine Laboure Campus. The Lower Lot near Kindergarten Rooms and the lower side lot across the drive from the playground will be open for handicapped, for seniors and for those who have difficulty walking.
Additional parking is available at Lindbergh High School (on the front parking lot by the library and the side lot by the Early Childhood Education Center).
The parking space in front of the Parish Business Office will be reserved as a “Drop Off” location for those dropping off family or guests and then parking at Lindbergh High School. We are asking you to respectfully consider where you park on the day of the event. We are looking forward to seeing many of you and realize parking near to the event is imperative for your ability to attend.
Please do not park on neighborhood side streets.
Please do not park at Gateway House of Prayer. They are hosting two events.
New this YEAR It’s a Hole Lotta Love: 1970s Cornhole Tournament Snag Cornhole Champion Braggin’ Rights! Who Will Be the Cornhole Champ of Homecoming ’25
Who will be crowned the first Cornhole Champion at SCL? Register your team now in either or both cornhole tournaments to be held Homecoming Saturday on the upper ball field near the concession stand. There will be two tournaments, one at 1:30pm and the second at 6pm. Team registration is open! Click here to join in the fun! Click here to pay – you will receive an email invitation to then register your team, or visit the SCL parish website to register.
Escape Room - Think inside the room and outside the box—your adventure awaits!
Think you’ve got the smarts to crack the code and beat the clock? Step into our far-out 1970s Escape Room at Homecoming! Gather your crew, test your puzzle-solving skills, and see if you can break free before time runs out.
Sign up for the Escape Room activity in the Parish Center during the SCL Homecoming on October 11th, 2025. Your team will have 15 minutes to solve the puzzles to complete the challenge! The cost is $5 per person, and your group can consist of 3-5 people. We recommend this experience for about 4th grade and up, but any age is welcome. In order to secure your spot, non-refundable payment must be made in advance by using the link (coming in an email after you register) by October 5, 2025. Register Here. Please arrive to the Parish Center 5 minutes early for instructions. If you do not arrive by 5 minutes after your time begins, we will consider your group a cancellation. There will also be a duplicate escape room available on October 11th for first-come-first served guests. Questions? Email Claire at claire.laurentius@gmail.com
It's a Homecoming Grade Parade!
Let’s Kick-Off our 2025 Homecoming in Full Color!
Arrival Time – 11-11:15am – Lower Field by playground
Parade Begins – 11:30
PreK – wears RED 4th Grade – Wears PURPLE
Kindergarten – Wears Orange 5th Grade – Wears PINK
1st Grade – Wears YELLOW 6th Grade – Wears GRAY
2nd Grade – Wears GREEN 7th Grade – Wears WHITE
3rd Grade – Wears TEAL 8th Grade – Wears ROYAL BLUE
Food and Beverages
Get ready to feast! Our Homecoming Concessions Tent is cash or credit, so bring your appetite! The Food service tent will be open from 12pm – 7pm. We have a variety of menu items including hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, chicken tenders, chicken wings, fries, nachos, chips and more.
Pork Steak and 1/2 Chicken BBQ Dinners will be served from the SCL Cafeteria from 5-7pm. These dinners are available by Pre-Order and payment only. You may purchase, using the order form, after Masses or 27/28 or by returning it to the Parish Business Office.
The snack tent will be open all day, from 12pm – 10pm. Here you can buy snacks, candy, water, Gatorade and soda.
Adult Drinks
Don’t miss our Beer Garden/tent. Here you can purchase a draft beer in a commemorative cup and a variety of seltzer products.
Entertainment
It’s not a party without great music. Our homecoming promises an afternoon and evening of music to celebrate good times. The Main Stage will be on the upper lot.
DJ Services by Charles Stokley Including a Fun Photo Booth (2 Tickets)
https://charlesstokley.com/dj
12:00 noon – 3:00 pm
Join us from 3-5:00 for some
Country Line Dancing with Sammi
Kick up your boots and join the hoedown! We’re calling all cowboys and cowgirls to hit the dance floor for some toe-tappin’, heel-stompin’ country line dancing fun—no experience needed, just bring your best moves and biggest smiles!
The Steamroller Band
https://steamrollerbandstl.com/
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Steamroller Band is a St. Louis, MO, classic rock band with a sprinkling of country and blues. The band features Julie Blank on keyboards, rhythm guitar and vocals, Greg Blank on bass and vocals, Chris Letrello on drums and vocals, and Rich Kasznel on guitar and vocals. With decades of combined musical experience, the Steamroller Band has played together since 2009. Covering classic tunes from Fleetwood Mac, John Cougar Mellencamp, and Motown, more modern artists like Pink, Janet Jackson and the Gin Blossoms, and blues standards like “Stormy Monday,” we offer a little something for everyone.
Carnival Rides Featuring:
Giant Ferris Wheel No Restriction. Parents to accompany small children 3 and under
Big Carousel No Restriction. Parents to accompany small children 3 and under
Fireball 42” minimum
Paratrooper 42” minimum
Superman 42” minimum
Strawberries 36” w/parent or 42”
Large Fun Slide 42” minimum
Mechanical Bull 3 years old minimum
Rock Climbing Wall 40 lbs minimum
Toddler Bounce house 36-42”
Bungee Run 42”
Sports Bounce House 12 years old and under
RIDE TICKETS can be purchased the day of homecoming for $1 each and most rides will cost 3-5 tickets per ride. Rides will operate from the end of the Opening Ceremony at Noon through 10pm.
Inflatables for all ages will be on campus for some active fun. The purchase of a ride bracelet includes unlimited access to the inflatables, or you may purchase an “Inflatable Only” bracelet for $10, either in advance or on the day of Homecoming.
Games – More Games this Year! Carnival games for all ages will be running from game booths on the parking lot from 12pm until at least 6pm (dependent upon volunteers). The Cake Walk will be held in the School Lobby.
Advance sales for game tickets can be purchased at a discount of 25 tickets for $20 or purchased at Homecoming for $1 each.
Pull Tab Bingo – Cash Only – Our very own Knights of Columbus will be out amongst the crowd selling pull tab bingo cards. Look for them in their K of C aprons – they will be happy to sell you a few cards if you are 21 years of age or older. Get ready to test your luck and enjoy some fun with friends and family. Remember, it’s cash only, so come prepared! It’s your chance to win fantastic prizes while supporting our community. See you there! Tickets will be sold until 6pm.
Raffle Baskets –Tickets are just $1 each, so grab singles or use a game ticket to try your luck at this booth. Don’t miss out on your chance to take home a delightful basket filled with surprises! Come for the fun, stay for the prizes! Lucky winners will be drawn at 6pm and you need not be present to win.
Wagon of Wonders – Cash Only – Happy Hour may be just a ticket away when you enter to win the Wagon of Wonders. Tickets are $10 for a chance to bring home an amazing liquor wagon filled with delightful beverages. Your next party could be legendary! You must be 21 years of age or older to enter or accept this prize. You need not be present to win. Stop by the raffle area and make a toast to yourself!
Victory Garden’s Flower Power Chrysanthemum Corner and Pet Rock Craft – Cash Only for the Flowers
Be sure to take a stroll over to the Victory Garden where fall fun awaits. There will be a fun craft activity for the young and beautiful mums for the less young to purchase. The purchase of mums is cash-only, so be prepared to spend a little green, $10 each, on some fabulous fall color. There will also be a fall photo booth opportunity for your kiddos, so be sure to visit!
Up-Scale Re-Sale Boutique – We have collected and curated a collection of unique treasures, all at remarkable prices. Our boutique offers an array of items that redefine sustainability. The boutique will be in the Parish Hall and open from Noon-5pm. Your purchases may be left in the hall for safekeeping as you enjoy other activities but please retrieve them by 6pm.
Advance Tickets/Ride Bracelets Carnival Rides - Rides will take 2, 3, or 4 tickets each and run from 12:00pm - 10:00pm
Ride bracelets - unlimited rides and use of inflatables.
$45 advanced purchase, non-refundable - $75 Day of Purchase Price
Purchase now through September 28th. An order form is available online at www.sclparish.org or you may purchase after all Masses the weekend of September and 27/28. Tickets and bracelets will be available for pickup after Masses the weekend of October 4/5th or from the parish business office the week of October 6th.
Carnival Game Booths
The Carnival Games will be located on the Main Parking Lot.
Games will be 1-3 tickets.
Advance purchase: $20/25 Tickets
$1/ticket when purchased at Homecoming
ORDERS ARE FINAL
(NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES) & MUST BE PAID FOR BY
Sunday, September 28th.
ORDERS RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE WILL NOT RECEIVE ADVANCE PRICING
NO EXCEPTIONS!
Questions? Please email – homecoming@sclparish.org