| Taizé Prayer |
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All are welcome. |
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Mercy Center Retreat House, 2039 North Geyer Road
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Sunday evenings: September 11, October 9, November 13, and December 11, 2005. |
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7:00 PM each evening. |
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An ecumenical service of song,
silence, and service. An introductory video
on the history, spirit and prayer style of
Taizé will be shown at 6:30 PM each evening.
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Fee: |
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Donations accepted. |
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More Info: |
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Please call (314) 966-4686 for more information.
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| Semi-Annual Pilgrimage and Day of Prayer |
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Who: |
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All are welcome. |
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Our Lady of Sorrows Shrine, Starkenburg, MO.
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September 11, 2005. |
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The event begins at 10:00 AM. |
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This amazing shrine, 5 miles from Hermann,
MO hosts its semi-annual pilgrimage.
The special day will begin with
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
The Pilgrims will then carry a
replica of the White Lady, an image
that has been at the Shrine since 1852,
in a rosary procession through the
Shrine grounds. The Sacrament of
Reconciliation will be heard throughout
the day and the Stations of the Cross
will be prayed. Rosary Services with
Benediction will begin at 2:00 PM.
The day will conclude with a 3:00 PM
Mass Concelebrated Eucharist at the outdoor
altar. Country Style dinners will be served
from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Sandwiches will
also be available. |
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Free. |
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The shrine grounds and chapels are open
daily. Visit the website for photos,
Mass schedules and news of special events,
www.historicshrine.org.
Pilgrims may also contact Shirley Koenig
at (573) 236-4377 (day) or (573) 252-4551 (evening).
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| Marriage Celebration at National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows |
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Who: |
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All are welcome. |
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National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, IL.
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Sunday, September 18, 2005. |
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12:00 Noon - Buffet Lunch - Shrine’s Visitor Center
1:30 PM - Afternoon Reflection
5:00 PM - Mass at the Church of Our Lady of the Snows
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A celebration for all those living the marriage vocation,
especially honoring 25, 40, 50 or 60 years of marriage.
Lunch and afternoon reflection are optional.
Reception follows 5:00 PM Mass. Couples must register
by September 9, 2005.
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The Mass is free. Program is $20.00 per person. Program with fried chicken buffet is $50.00 per person.
Click here to go to the online registration form on the Our Lady of the Snows web site. |
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More Info: |
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For more information, contact the Pastoral Dept at (618) 394-6272.
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| Entering the Mysteries of Faith Through Mary |
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All are welcome. |
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Mother of Dolors Parish Center, 7th and Saint Clair Streets, Vandalia, IL 62471.
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September 29-30, 2005. |
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The event begins 5:30 Friday evening and concludes Saturday with a healing Mass. |
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The title of this conference is "Entering the Mysteries of
Faith Through Mary". Monsignor Frank Chiodo, an
anointed healing priest, has been involved in healing,
radio and television ministries, and has recently
published a book, "Cross My Heart and Hope to Live".
Sister Louis Marie Montfort, a hermit missionary,
has been blessed with a keen awareness of
Mary's presence. For the renewal of family life
and the Priesthood, Sister is called to promote
the Rosary and consecration to Mary.
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The fee is $45 at door or $35 if mailed in early. Make check
payable to OSMM and mail to OSMM, R.R. 2, Box 190,
Vandalia, IL 62471.
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More Info: |
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Vandalia is an easy drive about 75 miles from St. Louis.
If you cannot make Friday night, be there by about 8:30 AM
Saturday and spend the day. There are flyers in the back of
church with information or please call Debbie
at (618) 283-9488 or Vanessa at (618) 425-3744. You can
also e-mail Vanessa
at vkeck@starband.net.
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| Missouri Catholic Conference Annual Assembly |
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All are welcome. |
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3rd floor rotunda of the Capitol building, Jefferson City, MO.
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Saturday, October 1, 2005. |
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9:30 AM. |
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Noted priest, bioethicist, and neuroscientist
Fr. Tad Pacholczyk will be the Keynote Speaker
at the MCC 2005 Annual Assembly, discussing
Embryonic Stem Cell Research. Plan to spend
a day learning about the latest developments
and implications of this fascinating field
of research.
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Free conference, free workshops, free lunch. |
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Details at www.mocatholic.org.
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| SMOS Adult Religious Ed Programs |
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Adult study groups. |
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TBD.
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TBD. |
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Time(s): |
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TBD. |
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The Archdiocese is offering two programs
this fall designed to be held at individual
parishes. The topics are "Feast of Faith,
the Transforming Power of the Eucharist" and
"Matthew 10-20, On the Road with Jesus."
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Fee: |
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TBD. |
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More Info: |
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Please check out the website
www.archstl.org/education/adult-rel.html for
details to see if it would be helpful for your
small church group.
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