These days, the fall out of our shopping trips often results in the accumulation of many plastic shopping bags. For decades now, environmentalists have encouraged us to repurpose those bags. Even Pope Francis in his encyclical Laudato Si, emphasized the importance of respecting and caring for our Mother Earth. Most recently, fiber artists have rescued ... Plarn Workshop with Fr. Michael Jennrich, OFM

Join us in celebrating and learning from the missionary witness of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, co-patron of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, whose feast day we recognize on November 18th. The evening will open with the World Mission Rosary, followed by an engaging reflection from Msgr. Landry, and will close with light refreshments and time ... Becoming Missionaries of Hope, Lessons from St. Rose Philippine Duchesne- presented by Msgr. Roger Landry

Facilitator: Fr. Frank Folino, OFM We make the sign of the Cross, using our arm to mark ourselves as Christians. This gesture is itself a prayer. We bow before the altar in our churches. This is the beginning of what we may consider a "dance" before God. In other words, we use our bodies besides ... Physical Motion as a Vocabulary for Prayer

This day, presented by Sister Agnes Brueggen, RSM, calls us to use the season of Advent to slow down, remember, and reflect on the coming of God into our world. We are invited to anticipate this blessed hope with the fullness of our humanity as well as our deep spiritual roots. This silent retreat day ... Awaiting the Blessed Hope: An Advent Day of Prayer

A Franciscan Friar and priest, Robert Hutmacher, OFM is presently artistic director of Chiesa Nuova, a Franciscan ministry for the performing arts in Chicago. He has served in parishes throughout the Midwest, including 24 years at St Peter's Church in the loop. Published and recorded, Robert has been involved in the liturgical and musical life ... Concert with Robert Hutmacher, OFM

A Pregnant Pause: A Reflection on our Time of Confinement The liturgical season of Advent invites us to pause and reflect. During this time of waiting, we instinctively hold our breath in a pregnant pause ripe with expectation and set for the birthing of a new vision. Our reflection will begin with accompanying Mary on ... Advent Recollection with Fr. Michael Jennrich, OFM

The Voices of St. Alphonsus Choir Under the direction of Maestro Daniel DuMaine   Annual Christmas Concert Sunday, December 14, 2025 Three O’clock pm   St. Alphonsus Liguori ‘Rock’ Catholic Church 1118 North Grand Boulevard St. Louis, Missouri 63106 Rev. Royce Thomas, C.Ss.R., Parochial Administrator (Secure Parking)