Entries for October 2020

Please click the Invitation link below for an  Ambo Chat with Fr. Jim.   https://boxcast.tv/view/ambo-chat-with-fr-jim-408780  

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There is a nip in the air, the leaves are turning colors and falling, must be fall.  During this year of the pandemic, much of what we normally do to mark the times and seasons has been halted, but this year something that has not halted is the acrimony of the upcoming election.  Sad but true we don’t seem to disagree with one another, we rather mostly choose the strategy of demonize and destroy.  In Confession I have been giving the penance of you must record and watch political ads, everyone is begging for Hail Mary’s. I have been quiet with ...

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This weekend Deacon Tim is preaching at the Masses I am celebrant, but given the readings I’d like to share this song which was a part of the beyond racism conference Fr. Charlie and I zoomed this past week, it moved me, and I hope you find it moving too. Fr. Jim click on the link From Toshio Sato to Everyone:  02:00 PM This is the link for the song  "Amazing Grace" we saw.  https://d.pr/v/ihzAPX >

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The 8th Annual Run for Ryan benefitting the SCL Stay Strong Fund will be held virtually on Thursday, November 26th at 10:30am.  Registration is online: Run4Ryan $25/person, register online by 11/2/20 to guarantee long sleeve t-shirt Sponsorships: Family Sponsorships $100 & Corporate S pnsorships $250   Contact Jamie: jminnigerode@hotmail.com by 11/2/20 Fee may be submitted online using registration link or by check made payable to SCL Stay Strong Fund and mailed to SCL Parish, 9740 Sappington Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128. Sponsorhip Form Run ...

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The Knights of Columbus will be collecting donations VIRTUALLY this year for their annuanl campaign Helping People with Developmental Disabilities. Procees will benefit the SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. Please conider making a donation online through the parish online giving. www.osvonlinegiving.com/630/Home/New QuickGive and choose the Tootsie Roll Drive. Checks may alos be mailed to Knights of Columbus c/o SCL Parish 9740 Sappington Rd. St. Louis MO 63128 or drop in the Collection Basket if you are attending Mass. Please enter Tootsie Roll ...

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PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING TO VIEW AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM FR. JIM. To view this event just click the link below: https://boxcast.tv/view/a-message-from-fr-jim-voqmdm1yrtkdezxwtwg5 If the above URL does not work try copying and pasting it into your browser.  

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It was a summer morning many years ago.  The pews at our then-home parish were filled with families and friends. The Woodses were among them, as our son Brian was one of six babies to be baptized. Presiding over the sacramental rite -- and directing the "traffic" of all those families entering and leaving the sanctuary -- was one of the parish's permanent deacons.  Did he ever make joyful calm out of noisy chaos!  Later, I learned about how he also formed an RCIC program for teens children, the curriculum geared specifically toward them -- a ...

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Inviting all Ladies to Attend “Pause and Prepare” SCL’s Advent by Candlelight Prayer Service Speaker will be Mrs. Peggy Visconti Former SCL principal and current “God Minute” contributor Sunday Nov. 22nd SCL Church Doors open 6pm Meditative music while ladies are seated in order of arrival Live streaming available on SCL parish website for home participation 6:30pm Prayer Service begins Music provided by Lee McMurray and Lisa Barnes Reservations are now accepted online or by calling Bernie Lauth 314-849-6664 or Cathy Griner 314...

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Our Online Giving is getting an upgrade to a newer, easier-to-use platform! If you currently give online, you will soon be receiving an email with instructions on how to log into the new system. Best of all, your existing payment and donation information will be migrated over so you will not have to set up your gifts again! Keep an eye on your email for more information coming very soon.

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