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St. Catherine Laboure Parish is seeking a full-time High School Youth Minister.
Job Description includes, but is not limited to the following:
This position works closely with the Pastor, Director of Operations, and Pastoral staff to create, lead, and grow a vibrant youth ministry program at t...
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Brick Campaign-Gathering Circle
Complete and return the attached form.
The Gathering Circle that is located outside the school entrance, gymnasium and Parish Hall serves as an area for conversation and fellowship. With this purpose in mind, we invite you to be a part of ou...
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Continuing News on our Rolling Reopening
Most Reverend Mitchell Rozanski, the Archbishop of St. Louis has informed the archdiocese that the obligation to attend Mass on Sunday (Sat eve and Sunday) will resume on July 1. This is a judgment call, balancing safety protocols for the mitigation ...
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Although we are not “finished” with the Covid 19 pandemic yet, given the success of the vaccination campaign which has curtailed the spread of the virus in the community, we are now able to resume with safety, some activities. It is our hope that the day school will return to its o...
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CLICK HERE FOR THE ST. LOUIS REVIEW ARTICLE: https://www.archstl.org/parish-gardeners-aim-to-share-healthy-food-with-pantry-6531
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Soccer and Volleyball Registration closes May 31st at midnight. Please do not delay and register TODAY! Register on or before May 31st to secure your child's roster spot. Visit: SCL Sport Registration to register NOW.
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A MESSAGE FROM FR. JIM
Date: Wednesday, May 19th at 2:47pm
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A Message from Fr. Jim
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Changes in safety and seating protocols for Church
I am sure everyone is excited about the looming end of the pandemic. From its beginning, last March 16, we have been rigorous in our church environment with the implementation of the protocols mandated by the Archdiocese. We accepted ...
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Do you want to learn how to advocate for racial equity within your family, church and community? You are invited to join JustFaith Ministries’ Faith & Racial Equity: Exploring Power & Privilege, an eight-session program that includes grounding in Scripture, reflection on past...
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Do you have old Rosaries, Missals, Relics, jewelry or other religious items in your house gathering dust?
Donate them today.
Please call 843-3245 or send a message to email information@sclparish.org to set up a drop off time at the
SCL Parish Office
9740 Sappington R...
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IMPORTANT ACA ANNOUNCEMENT
If you have received your pledge card directly from the Archdiocese, you may return it directly with your donation to them. SCL will still get credit for our parish when you do so. Please write parish #260 on your check memo and/or return the card sent to you,...
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Project Rachel, an Abortion Healing Ministry program of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, is holding a Day of Spiritual Reflection for women wounded by abortion. The day of reflection, which includes Mass, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and a light lunch, will be held in a confidential, prayerful setti...
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Matthew Kelly's book, "The Biggest Lies in the History of Christianity," is available free of charge in the Gathering Sapce at all Masses this weekend (Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 and Noon). We have only a limited a supply, so it is first come, first served. If books are ...
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First, Happy Easter to all! We just completed Holy Week and Easter 2021, we averaged nearly 150 people in person at our 5 Easter Masses, and your participation by way of livestream was even more robust. Thank you for joining in our worship as you were prudently able. Progress! ...
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Communion in Cars on Easter
Since we are not able to give communion after the Easter Vigil Mass (it would be at 10:30pm) We will offer this opportunity on Easter Day following the noon Mass, all of our Easter Day Masses will be livestreamed.
If you are participating in the noon Mass by l...
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Dine out or purchase gift cards at Liliana's Italian Kitchen, 11836 Tesson Ferry Rd, on Tuesday, March 30th or Wednesday, March 31st and St. Catherine Laboure School will receive 20% of all food and gift card sales.
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Do you have old Rosaries, Missals, Relics, jewelry or other religious items in your house gathering dust?
Donate them today.
Please call 843-3245 or send a message to email information@sclparish.org to set up a drop off time at the Parish Office.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SU...
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The Final Fish Fry of the Season
FRIDAY, MARCH 26TH 4:30-7:00
2 4oz. Pieces of Cod, French Fries, Mac & Cheese,
2 Hush Puppies and a Cookie—all for $10
Prepay from the SCL Parish Web site or cash at the drive thru!
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To view this event just click the link below:
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This Lent may I suggest we pay some attention to what we do when we are angry, frightened, and soul weary; and determine if our default feelings lead to a response that is unhelpful, sometimes even destructive. What then might our different response be? And why?
First, anger fear and wearin...
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Take some time to listen to Fr. Charlie's Lent Reflection on looking for the Infinite!
To view this event just click the link below:
https://boxcast.tv/view/fr-charlies-thoughts-878889
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40 Days for Life
40 Days for Life campaign – through March 31st
1-hour silent prayer vigils from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm at two Planned Parenthood clinic locations:
Planned Parenthood 4251 Forest Park Ave.
Planned Parenthood 317 Salem Place, Fairview Heights IL.
SCL’s adop...
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Holy Week and Easter 2021
It will be Holy Week in less than 2 weeks and Easter in less than 3 weeks. So where are we in terms of being open?
Occupancy - Last year in late May, for your safety and to minimize the chance of spreading the virus, we configured the church to observe the manda...
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All parishioners should have received our Lenten newsletter which included information regarding the Annual Lenten Kenya Appeal. The theme this year is “Let us love in deed & truth”.
This year the Vincentians need your help for two projects.
The first is a Water Collectio...
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We have had larger numbers of people attending Mass in the last several weeks. Nicer weather and Lent I suspect have helped in this. For us to serve you well, I wanted to remind you of a few things and ask for your continued assistance.
We are still operating with a limited number of ...
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Covid 19 update regarding SCL Food Pantry
As you know, we chose to shut down the SCL Food pantry in March 2020 due to the pandemic.
We are currently partnering with Affton Christian Food Pantry. https://afftonchristianfoodpantry.com/
If you would like to donate directly to ...
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This morning, Fr. Jim read The Cat in the Hat Comes Back to the day school K-5 students. Click the link below.
FR. JIM READING during the SCL Morning show.
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To view this event just click the link below:
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CLICK HERE TO VIEW A THANK YOU FROM
SCL PARISH DAY SCHOOL
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The SCL Men's Association will be hosting four fish frys beginning Friday, February 19th. There is one menu and all dinners must be pre-paid via the parish website. See the flyer below for more information. All dinners are $10.00.
Pre-paid orders are requested but cash payments will also be t...
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Opportunity to pray for those receiving the sacraments! Please choose a name from this list to pray for one of our students or adults receiving the sacraments this year.
RCIA
FIRST COMMUNION
CONFIRMATION
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Ash Wednesday Masses will be at: 6:30am & 8:15am and 12:10pm & 7:00pm.
On Ash Wednesday, we will bless the ashes, and then say communally the statement which helps us begin Lent “Repent and believe the Gospel” or “Remember man that you are dust and unto dust y...
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Registration runs February 6th-March 21. Practices begin March 28th. CYC will NOT be sponsoring meets this season due to Covid restrictions
SCL Track is open to boys & girls in grades 2-8 who attend SCL Day School, attend SCL PSR, live within the SCL Parish boundaries, or are registered membe...
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Spring 2021 Sotball/Baseball Registration has been extended through February 21st. . PLease log into your account and register before the deadline.
Softball/Baseball regisrations must be received prior to February 16th.
Register at: http://scls.website.siplay.com
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Here's a pre-registration for the vaccine from St. Louis County.
https://stlhealthandwellness.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6usqqPn7mArUskZ
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Does character matter? And while I’m certain you know the answer to this question, it has been painfully clear over the last 4 years that my assumption, that this is a simple question with a clear and easy answer, is incorrect. Apparently, when it comes to politicians, many think o...
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Our St Vincent de Paul Conference thanks YOU! We have earned $2000+ in 2020 from your clothing donations in our blue bin on the SCL parking lot. That money went directly into store credits we shared with our neighbors in need. We appreciate all you have done for our neighbors during this...
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The parish staff has been working behind the scenes to keep SCL operating, but the parish office remains closed to unscheduled visitors.
Please call 314-843-3245 or send a message to <information@sclparish.org> if you need to make an appointment to get a Mass Card, have a question, or anoth...
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We are truly blessed by YOU,
Our parishioners,
And sincerely offer to you and your families wishes
for a blessed and grace filled 2021.
Wishing you all that is
Merry and Bright—
Good health, joy, laughter,
peace, love, hope
Fr. Jim, Fr. Charlie and the SCL Parish Staff
&nbs...
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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE STARTING JANUARY 11, 2021
It's almost time to apply online at TTEF-STL.ORG for scholarships!
Starting January 11, 2021 scholarships are available for the 2021-2022 school year to families seeking tuition assistance at:
All elementary schools in the Archdiocese of ...
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Our Parish Church offers two ways, physical attendance or livestreaming,* for you to participate in our Christmas and Christmas season liturgies and encourage you to consider them. At the present time due to the coronavirus you are not required to participate in either way, bu...
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Broadcast: EXTREMELY IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING CHRISTMAS MASSES from Fr. Jim
Date: Friday, December 18th at 9:15am
To view this event just click the link below:
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CURRENT JACKPOT $10,000 (WINNER TAKES HALF)
Last Week to Purchase Tickets -
Tickets Must Be Purchased By Midnight Saturday December 19
Please support the SCL Knights of Columbus with their annual Cash For Christmas Raffle. This year it is a 50/50 Raffle. The more that enter the bigger the ...
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Broadcast: Advent Thoughts with Fr. Jim
Date: Friday, December 11th at 9:00am
To view this event just click the link below:
https://boxcast.tv/view/advent-thoughts-with-fr-jim-narosodvhaqxlxbzhkvg
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Mass Times
6:30am,
8:15am (livestreamed at www.sclparish.org),
12:10pm and 5:30pm
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Broadcast: Ambo Chat with Fr. Charlie
Date: Thursday, December 3rd at 9:00am
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https://boxcast.tv/view/ambo-chat-with-fr-charlie-lokxiwaof0bfudcn24tx
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I hope you had a safe and happy Thanksgiving; I’m looking forward to our day school navigating the 3 weeks till Christmas break safely and productively. It is Covid 19 time so Advent and Christmas here at SCL will likely be like Lent and Easter earlier in the year, a shadow of what we no...
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Communion in your car after 5pm Mass Saturday and after 8:15am Mass Wednesday.
It is our intention, weather permitting, to continue to offer you this opportunity to receive Holy Communion. We have had inclement weather recently which forced our cancelation of several opportunities.
Some ...
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Christmas is coming in this year of Covid 19, so I want you to be thinking about how we as a parish will be able to celebrate Christmas as we must distance when together and avoid large crowds in enclosed spaces e.g. Church.
The joy of the mystery of the Incarnation will be no less this year, the...
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This Sunday following the 9am Mass is the drawing for our annual Cash raffle. Each ticket is $100. Thank you for your support.
Click here to purchase a ticket online.
If you have questions, please call 314-843-3245 x 300, or email pweiss@sclparish.org.
...
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The Parish Office
Will be closed 1/2 day November 25 and all day November 26-November 29, 2020
We will reopen again (to appointment only) visits Monday, 11/30/2020
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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 t...
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The Parish Office
Will be closed all day
Friday, 10/30/2020
We will reopen again (to appointment only) visits Monday, 11/2/2020
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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
Fr...
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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 & Corporat...
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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 givin...
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PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING TO VIEW AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM FR. JIM.
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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 famil...
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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 a...
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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...
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During these difficult and unpredictable times, we want you to know that the Vincentians are thinking about you and praying for you. Several Vincentian priests have prepared reflections on Saint Vincent and the Vincentian way of life. We thought you may enjoy these short videos. The seri...
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No Place Like Home - Virtual 5K Run/Walkj & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
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Many years ago, back at my long-ago parish home, someone would seek me out after Mass and shake my hand when it was time for the new academic year of my Diaconate studies to begin.
They would smile and, without a word, would press a few dollars discreetly into my palm – their annual gift to...
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Save the Date! Advent by Candlelight
With speaker Peggy Visconti
November 22, 2020 : 6:30 PM in Church
*Please note: This year Advent by Candlelight will be a prayer service in church for the Women of SCL with an online streaming option. No dinner nor fellowship i...
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Due to COVID-19, SCL will not be holding its biannual auction in April 2021. We are having our donation appeal (Fund-a-Need).
You may mail a check to SCL Fund a Need at 9740 Sappington Road St. Louis, MO 63128
Thank you for supporting SCL School.
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CLICK HERE for a Welcome Back/Thank You video.
Click here to view the WHO is WHO at SCL School.
SCL SCHOOL SPIRITWEAR is available click here.
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Broadcast: A BLESSING FOR STUDENTS from Fr. Jim
Date: Friday, August 28th at 10:45am
To view this event just click the link below:
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Be sure to tune into one of our livestreamed Masses this weekend to view and hear the appeal for the SCL legacy fund a need for our school.
"A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children." Proverbs 13:22
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
ON SCL FUND A NEED
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Availability and Use of the campus/grounds at SCL
Many organizations/individuals have been calling to inquire about the availability meeting space and parish grounds for future events, meetings, etc. My first concern is the safety of parishioners of St. Catherine Laboure, and the viability of vit...
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Broadcast: Ambo Chat With Fr. Jim
Date: Wednesday, July 29th at 9:00am
To view this event just click the link below:
https://boxcast.tv/view/ambo-chat-with-fr-jim-563897
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I’m hoping this addresses some of our critical social issues from a vantage point of Spirituality.
Hate knows no racial, ethnic, religious, class or education barriers, it burrows into the human heart and takes hold. Weapons manufacturers have long known this, find the hate, solve it ...
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Eucharistic Adoration Will be available in CHURCH (NOT IN THE CHAPEL UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE) on Mondays 1:10-5:00pm, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 1:10 pm until 7 pm starting July 6th, 7th and 9th If you have not been contacted (Hourly committed Adorers need not contact me) and would like to commit to ...
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Update on Covid-19 safety mandates
We have recently received mandates from St. Louis County and St. Louis Archdiocese regarding face coverings. If you are on the grounds here at SCL you are to be wearing a mask (face covering) - children below 9 years of age are exempted.
There are sever...
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It has taken me over a month to send something about the racial challenges that our nation and church face. I had to overcome in me the inclination not to listen to our Black neighbors, who in anger and frustration, in desperation have called America to wake up. I over focused on parts o...
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Donation Drive for School Supplies for the Poor
School will certainly be different this fall for students in the St. Louis area, but regardless of the form it takes, students and families will need the usual school supplies to aid in learning. This year, instead of collecting donated school...
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The 8 by 10 of my grandma Lucille
I was asked if I would agree to let our youth ministry host Wednesday evening meetings here at SCL. The case was well made that isolation and loss of contact with friends has a high impact in a negative way with young people. Could we find a way to ha...
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Some Changes in our Weekend Mass Schedule and Experience
We have had four Sundays with public Mass resumed and we have determined several things given our experience. We went to three Masses on Sunday rather than four because we wanted to be sure we had ample time to get people safely and w...
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We Roman Catholic believers believe: Life is not meant to be a life sentence, a form of slavery and oppression punctuated by consistent moments of suffering, hatred, selfishness, disappointment, betrayal, grief, disharmony and division. And while all these sins against God’s love m...
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Volunteers are needed to usher
If you are willing to volunteer to usher at the weekend masses, please contact Sue Tumminia, stumminia@sclparish.org or at the parish office, 314-843-3245 ext. 212. She is in the process of trying to put together a schedule and needs more volunteers to usher. Traini...
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Fr. Charlie and I are asking you to follow this procedure when you are at Mass and are going to ask for communion to bring to others who are not able to be at Mass.
We are implementing this procedure to help us in this time of pandemic to manage communion both safely and with the greatest dignity...
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A thought paper, an exercise in Gospel grounded thinking, a challenge
I am going to describe some characteristics, traits and markers about myself. Let me start with male heterosexual. I inherited this, I did nothing to earn it, create it, deserve it. Because I am male, I encoun...
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Abundance or Scarcity?
Gratitude is a foundational habit of the heart, it is a wisdom born from experience, it is a strength grounded in God’s everlasting freely given faithful love.
Gratitude opens our minds when we contend with challenge of living with either a scarcity or abundance mi...
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ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER FOR SCL SOCCER/VOLLEYBALL FOR FALL 2020!
Please login and register for the 2020 Soccer/Volleyball Season at SCL SIPLay
Registration will be open through May 31st.
Late Registrations will be accepted on a case by case basis and will be subject to a...
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Broadcast: Message from Fr. Jim
Date: Friday, May 22nd
To view this event just click the link below:
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We are coming upon our first weekend in our “reopening” and with the teaching experience of daily Mass we have arrived at the Weekend Mass schedule as follows:
We will continue to hear confessions on Saturday afternoon, but now from 3:30-4:30pm
Doors ...
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Life often posts ongoing challenges to our ability and willingness to live it fully. The paralysis of analysis is an example. True enough, most things are complicated; but keep it simple stupid (the kiss principle) can help us get beyond the impossibility of not determining anything.&nbs...
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This is part 2 of instructions about public Mass reopening. Please see the message dated May 14 which gives important instructions about if you should come, and what you should do prior to coming, etc.
Public Masses will begin on Monday, May 18th. Here are some things you need to know if yo...
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Public Masses permitted again with limitations. Hi all, hope this message finds you healthy and coping. We are implementing the directives and guidelines created by the archdiocese out of public health concerns. Please know that the obligation to attend mass on Sunday has been dispensed ...
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Do you like to sew? Are you looking for something that would make a difference? Would you consider making masks for SCL and others in need?
At this time the parish staff could use a few masks. As we look to the future we are anticipating a greater need of masks for the parish clergy, staff and vo...
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We will have our Public Square Rosary next Saturday May 16th from 12:00 - 12:30.
The location is at St. Catherine Laboure Parish at 9740 Sappington Rd,in front of the Blessed Mother statue.
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All of us hope and pray that the effects of the pandemic will soon begin to fade and heal. But hoping is not enough, we are required to respond to these unhappy circumstances with prudent choices that place the health and well being of all who come here first, especially the most vulnerable: o...
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Registration for the St. Catherine Laboure Parish School of Religion is now open.
First Grade Parents—If you child is going into first grade at one of our public schools, don’t miss the opportunity to register him or her for our PSR—Parish School of Religion Program.
We...
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I was watching the evening news (come on I’m 70) and there was a piece on protestors demanding that the lockdown be ended. Most of them had signs that signaled they were badly in need of their job’s ordinary income. As someone whose business plan involves a weekly collection I do g...
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Make a Mother's Day Remembrance
We are unable to offer you Mother's Day cards in person this year, but you can still remember your mother (whether living or deceased), grandmother, or daughter who is a mother (or any of these in-laws) by sending a check to:
Birthright &nbs...
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Saint Louis Cathedral Concerts will host its first time online-exclusive concert, to benefit Catholic Charities of St. Louis’ COVID-19 relief efforts. The 1-hour concert will feature tenor Scott Kennebeck, organist John Powell Walsh, and John Korak on the trumpet.
The free musical benefit w...
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7:15pm Tuesday Night Worship with Karl and Bridget
https://sclparish.org/
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On Friday, May 1 at 2:00 p.m. CT, Most Reverend Jose H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles and President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, will renew the consecration of the United States to the care of the Blessed Mother. Archbishop Robert Carlson invites the faithful of ...
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Although we are not able to celebrate the Eucharist publicly, both Fr. Charlie and I are saying Mass daily. We do this because it is an essential part of our priestly spirituality, but we also do it for you, we pray for you as we celebrate Mass. I’m using this message to remind you...
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Update on the SCL Parish Food Pantry
We chose to shut down our parish food pantry in mid-March. Our volunteers are all in the high-risk category, and wisely they chose to stay home. We contacted food pantries and determined that for our regular clients the Affton Food Pantry was close...
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A Message from your parish staff
From Your SCL Staff
A Message from your parish staff
Posted by St. Catherine Laboure - St. Louis on Thursday, April 23, 2020
If the link does not work, please click or cut and paste: https://www.facebook.com/SCL....
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You know it is often the small signs of gratitude that have the greatest impact. You know an “I love you mom” after a meal of mac and cheese and hot dogs at the end of a challenging and seemingly endless day.
Well, today 4/22/20 the parish staff got a big sign o...
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Confessions are offered in church on Saturday from 3:30pm - 4:30pm. Beginning November 7th, we will return to the previously scheduled time for confession of 3:45-4:45pm.
One of the main doors will be open, and someone will be there to offer direction.
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Several years ago, I really enjoyed the movie “Bridge of Spies” with Tom Hanks and have adopted, in my better moments, the recurring line offered by the Russian spy “would it help?”. Complaining, comparing, disparaging, judging harshly, bitching, moaning, have at it, bu...
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Never give in, never never never never give in, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense…Winston Churchill
I’ve a paperweight like this quote, it says 3 times never quit, it’s buried somewhere on my desk, probably be...
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The St. Vincent DePaul Society at St Catherine Laboure parish is a very active organization which provides direct assistance to people living within our parish boundaries.
There are 19 members of SVDP at SCL, who meet every other week to discuss the needs of those who have requested assistance.&n...
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I want the Bull Market back, I want to get my hair cut, I really want my job the way it was before March 16, I want the sign of peace back, I want things back to normal. Ah normal. I guess I was lulled into complacency forgetting that ours is a precarious world, with unknown illnesses, w...
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Over the centuries the church has understood, taught and prayed about salvation in a number of ways. One of the major approaches was to see our sins and transgressions rejecting God’s covenant with us, our original sin was to replace God with ourselves, to upend and abandon the creative ...
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The Seven Last Words of Christ - St. Catherine Laboure
To view this event just click the link below:
https://boxcast.tv/view/seven-last-words-of-christ-z72z6jf601owx6qyse3x
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Stream online the Holy Week Services at
www.sclparish.org
Holy Thursday—7 pm
Good Friday—3 pm and devotions during the day on the website
Easter Vigil—8 pm
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There will be no confessions on Holy Saturday, 4/11/2020
Confessions will resume Saturday 4/18/2020 from 3:45-4:45.
To ensure the safety of all involved, Confessions will be set up a bit differently.
One set of Church doors will be opened in the front for entering. ...
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Friday, April 10, 2020 (Good Friday)
12:00 PM EDT
Livestream: USCCB and Archdiocese of Los Angeles. . .
Text of Litany of the Sacred Heart: English. . . / Spanish. . .
Social Media: Invitation. . .
Good Friday is a day when Christians around the world solemnly commemorate the day when Jesus s...
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I mentioned last week that I’ve been looking at the data base, names and addresses so that I could have you through my mind’s eye in my heart as I am praying during this challenging time. My staff is great. They saw on the news a priest who put up pictures of his parishioners...
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NOTICE REGARDING SCL FOOD PANTRY
At this time, the SCL campus is closed, and our volunteers are home quarantined. We are unable to offer Food Pantry services at this time.
We have found a place that can best service this need. The parish made a donation and is adv...
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You are invite this Tuesday 4/7/2020 at 7 PM
to a live streaming of musical prayer with worship songs from Karl and Bridget (of our Noon Mass music ministry).
Go to the home page of our parish website : https://sclparish.org
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Palm Sunday Palms Available
“Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the Highest!” Matthew 21:9
This was the chant and praise cried out as Jesus humbly rode from the Mount of Olives to Jerusalem. Crowds spread their cloaks on the road while others cut branc...
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A Song for Nurses
One of my favorite authors of spiritual reading is Brian Doyle, sadly he died several years ago, he was living with cancer and only in his early 60’s. I find so much of his work incredible, so I wanted to share this with you:
A Song for Nurses
The first time I ...
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Be careful of false dichotomies. Soon we will be locked in acrimonious debate about how to best choose for the protection of the most vulnerable in our society, how to choose a course of action that will best blunt the pandemic, which will save lives by minimizing the shock to our health syste...
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NEWSFLASH
We have received and installed the equipment necessary for live-streaming.
This morning, Saturday the 28th at 8:15 Mass, we successfully accomplished our first live-streamed Mass. We had, for a little better than a week been recording...
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We are forced now, in this slow motion challenge, to find out some truths about who we are, what we stand for, what the nature of our character is, and whether we are willing to become what God has made us to be.
I am now daily looking at our parish data base, just names and addresses, pictures i...
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As a people who love the Lord and one another we are called to respond sacrificially in times of crisis.
We are instructed by leadership at the church, local, state and federal level to shut down in order to lower the risk of contagion, helping our medical personnel and system and helping t...
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CLICK BELOW for 5:00PM Mass On Saturday, 3/21/2020
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NOTICE FOR FEBRUARY 5, 2020
ALL SCL CAMPUS BUILDINGS ARE CLOSED AND ACTIVITIES ARE CANCELLED FOR TONIGHT.
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Tuesday, January 21st is a Dine and Donate Event for the St. Catherine Laboure School Auction.
Visit Psghetti's Pasta and Sandwiches at 5440 S. Lindbergh Blvd between 3pm and 9pm - be sure to let them know you are there to support St. Catherine and a portion of the proceeds will be dona...
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SUNDAY OCTOBER 14, 2018 FROM 7:00 - 8:00PM
SAINT CATHERINE LABOURE CHURCH
Join us for a special presentation for Moms by Fr. Joe Kempf. As it has been said, "Motherhood is a thankless job with ridiculous hours, but a least the pay stinks."
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