Monthly Pro-Life Mass and Rosary
The monthly Pro-life Mass and Rosary hosted by the archdiocesan Respect Life Apostolate (formerly the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Mass and Rosary) will be celebrated at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at St. Joseph Church, 6020 Old Antonia Road in Imperial. The Rosary will be prayed before Mass. Prayers will be offered on behalf of women and men facing unplanned pregnancies and for a greater respect for all human life, especially the unborn child. The monthly Mass is celebrated at different churches around the archdiocese.
Encounter School of Ministry
The Encounter School of Ministry, which teaches disciples how to demonstrate the love of God through the power of the Holy Spirit, will host a Summer Intensive July 24-27 at St. Monica Church in Creve Coeur. The intensive is designed for those discerning enrollment. Registration is $100 for all four nights and $30 for one night only. To register, visit stlreview.com/463hnqf. To learn more about the Encounter School of Ministry, see encounterschool.org/saint-louis/.
Love and Life Mass
The annual Love and Life Mass celebrating the anniversary of the release of “Humanae Vitae” will be celebrated at noon Sunday, July 28, at St. Clare of Assisi Church, 15642 Clayton Road in Ellisville. Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski will celebrate Mass, followed by a BBQ picnic lunch. Natural Family Planning Awareness Week also will be celebrated July 21-27. Follow the archdiocesan Office of Natural Family Planning Facebook and Instagram pages (@stlnfp) for more information.
Bridges Retreat
The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola, adapted for persons from all walks of life over an eight-month period, are offered through the Bridges Foundation based in St. Louis. The Bridges Retreat includes a commitment to about an hour of prayer each day, following a modern translation of the original text; personalized, one-on-one guidance from an experienced and trained prayer companion and weekly or monthly small community meetings at four locations throughout the St. Louis area. An online option is offered for those outside the area or who need a virtual experience.
The retreat runs from September to May and coincides with the Church’s liturgical calendar. Registration is limited each year to about 40 participants. Free information sessions (in-person and virtual) will be offered beginning in July. For more details about the retreat and a schedule of information sessions, visit www.bridgesfoundation.org. For questions, contact Steve Givens at executive.director@ bridgesfoundation.org or (314) 401-2072.
Care for the Caregiver
Mercy Conference and Retreat Center will host a workshop for individuals who care for those with dementia from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3. Presenters include a gerontologist and a licensed social worker, both with expertise in dementia; a mindfulness teacher certified in dementia care; and a representative of an organization that works with families of persons with dementia. Ample resources will be provided. Cost is $30, which includes lunch. For more information and to register, visit www.mercycenterstl.org.
