Archdiocesan news briefs
Lenten service project
Assumption Parish in Mattese hosted its eighth annual Lenten challenge, this year supporting rural communities in the Southern Vicariate. Throughout Lent, parishioners and students donated items including paper products, child and adult diapers, towels, socks, baby clothing, books and snacks. On March 30, students and parish volunteers loaded the donations into a truck at Assumption; Our Lady School in Festus then received the truck and sorted the donations for distribution among St. Joachim Parish in Old Mines, St. James Parish food pantry in Potosi, Caring Hearts Pregnancy Resource Center, the Potosi senior ministry and others.
Bicentennial photo contest
The Archdiocese of St. Louis has launched the Christ’s Light Among Us photo contest as part of the archdiocese’s bicentennial celebration. The contest includes two topic categories: Christ’s Light in the Everyday, where His love is lived and shared; and Sacred Spaces, where beauty draws us closer to Him. Entries are accepted in two age categories: youth (18 and under, primarily cell phone photography) and general (all ages; DSLR, mirrorless or high-quality phone photography). Selected submissions will be featured across archdiocesan communications and social media and displayed at the Bicentennial Jubilee Mass on July 18. The contest is open through May 10. Learn more at archstl200.org/photocontest.
Rosary for Life
The archdiocesan Respect Life Apostolate will host a Rosary for Life at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 11, in front of Planned Parenthood, 4251 Forest Park Ave. in St. Louis. (Note: The date has been moved this month from the traditional first Saturday due to Holy Week.) Participants will pray a pro-life Rosary with meditations and other prayers until approximately 10:15 a.m., followed by additional prayer and hospitality at Our Lady of Guadalupe convent. For more information, email prolife@archstl.org.
Theology on Tap
Nick Lee, director of evangelization for the archdiocese, will speak on “Something Beautiful for God: Encountering Christ Daily,” at the next Theology on Tap, Tuesday, April 14, at 4 Hands in the District, 17081 North Outer Forty Road in Chesterfield Valley. A happy hour will be held from 6-7 p.m., followed by the talk at 7:15 p.m. The event is sponsored by Salt + Light young adult ministry and Catholic Charities Young Professionals.
Welcome Neighbor dinner
St. Justin Martyr and St. Catherine Laboure parishes will host a Welcome Neighbor dinner supporting Afghan refugees on Saturday, April 18, at St. Justin Martyr, 11910 Eddie and Park in south St. Louis. Guests will enjoy a buffet of authentic Afghan cuisine prepared by Afghan cooks. The evening will also include an opportunity to hear personal stories from refugee women and learn more about the work of Welcome Neighbor STL. Doors open at 6 p.m., and dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $40 per person. Register by April 13 at stlreview.com/4bIQ8G0.
