Young adults pray with the SSNDs
The North American Vocation Team of the School Sisters of Notre Dame offers monthly online evening prayer for young adults ages 18 and older. The prayer takes place at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month via Zoom and typically lasts less than an hour. Remaining 2026 dates are Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 24 and Dec. 22. The evening follows the rhythm of the Liturgy of the Hours and includes time for faith sharing in small groups. Registration and information about the Zoom link are available at ssnd.org/events/. The School Sisters of Notre Dame’s North American Vocation Team accompanies young adults as they discern their vocations and learn about religious life and the mission of the international congregation.
Special Needs Mass
Sacred Heart Church, 17 Ann Ave. in Valley Park, is seeking participants for a Special Needs Mass at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11. Individuals with special needs who wish to participate in the Mass as a lector, usher, greeter, petition reader or other role should contact Kathy Houston at redstart1@sbcglobal.net or call (636) 861-3469. A sign language interpreter also is needed.
All are welcome to join Sacred Heart Parish in celebrating Mass with individuals and families with special needs. A luncheon sponsored by the Sacred Heart Pro-Life Committee will take place afterward in the church hall. To attend the luncheon, RSVP with the number of guests who will be attending to khams@att.net.
Build with Living Stones
All are invited to learn more about the Franciscan charism through Build with Living Stones study and discussion sessions on the second Sunday of each month at St. Anthony of Padua parish hall, 3135 Meramec St. in St. Louis. The next session will be on Sunday, Oct. 11, immediately following the 10 a.m. Mass. Father Michael Jennrich, OFM, will lead the session, which will also include group discussion and light refreshments. No previous attendance is necessary; all sessions are independent.
Rooted in Christ
The archdiocesan vicariate directors of social outreach will host “Rooted in Christ” sessions this fall on Catholic social teaching with a focus on human dignity. Three sessions are available, with the same content presented at each one. They will be held from 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury (includes bilingual tracks); 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 at St. Clare of Assisi in Ellisville; and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 at St. Joseph in Farmington. Register for a session at stlreview.com/4rd9bOE.
Coats and costumes needed
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Margaret of Scotland and Isaiah 58 Ministries will host their annual Halloween party Saturday, Oct. 17, for 50 local children in need. Each child will receive a free Halloween costume and winter coat and enjoy an afternoon of food, treats and activities. Individuals are needed to donate new or gently used costumes for children from infant through age 12, purchase or sponsor a new winter coat, or making a monetary donation to help cover coat purchases and the event’s pizza lunch. Donations are requested by Oct. 6. For more information or specific needs, contact Cathy White at (314) 780-6768 or cwhite3205@sbcglobal.net.
Migration Mass
St. Pius V Parish and the archdiocesan Immigrant and Refugee Ministry will host the annual Migration Mass at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at the church, 3310 S. Grand Blvd. in St. Louis. The multicultural, multilingual Mass will be followed by a potluck feast featuring dishes from the nations of origin of community members. All are invited to wear traditional dress of your heritage and bring a dish representing your background. For more information, contact Kevin Kuehl at migrantministrystl@gmail.com or (314) 632-6521.
