Every stage of life presents its own challenges which can be integrated and informed by faith.  Reading the “signs of the times” reveals the graying of our parishes.  How can the Church assist those entering the “wisdom years” with their life challenges? How can the challenges of this stage of life be integrated and informed by faith?  
 
The Marianist Retreat and Conference Center (MRCC) is reaching out to parishes to offer spiritual assistance with the transition into the wisdom years. MRCC is offering a day of recollection and reflection entitled, “ The Spirituality of the Wisdom Years”. The day will be an informative and interactive experience based on Scripture and Tradition, highlighting Mary as our faith model who learns to ponder all things in her heart.  This heart pondering moves knowledge to wisdom, uncertainty to acceptance and anxiety to peace.  Presenters for the day are: Joanne Bone, Jim Ford, Jane Furey, Julie Hickey, Michael Horn and  Dennis Winschel.
 

When:  May 11, 2019, 9am - 3pm.
Where:  Mary Mother of the Church 5901 Kerth Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128
What to bring:  Lunch and a notebook  Tea and lemonade will be provided. 
Signup:  Click here to sign up for the day
     or call Dennis Winschel 314 629 5363

MARY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH
5901 Kerth Road, St. Louis, MO  63128
(located off HWY 55 between Butler Hill Rd. & Meramec Btm. Rd.)
 
Thousands of Books, CDs, DVDs, Audio Tapes (neatly sorted)
 
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2019 (4 – 8 PM)
(FIRST NIGHT SALE - $7.00 ADMISSION)
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2019 – (9 AM – 3 PM) FREE ADMISSION
& (5:30-6:30 p.m.)
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2019 – (9 AM – 3 PM) FREE ADMISSION
SUNDAY (NOON – 3 PM) $5.00/BAG OF BOOKS
(STANDARD SIZE PLASTIC GROCERY BAG PROVIDED)
 
Please note:  Books must be carried, placed in wheeled-carts or use dollies provided

ABSOLUTELY NO DRAGGING OF PLASTIC OR METAL BOXES ON FLOOR

Addressing Clergy Abuse in the Archdiocese of St Louis 

In an interview with Jennifer Brinker of the St. Louis Review, interview Archbishop Robert J. Carlson, Bishop Mark. S. Rivituso and Sandra Price of the Office of Child and Youth Protection share thoughts on last weekend’s Vatican Summit on the Protection of Minors and what the archdiocese does to protect children.  

The interview can be watched here.

See videos of our
Sunday Homilies here.

The Mission of Mary, Mother of the Church, as a Christ-centered community, is to be a radiant light in the world, and a bold witness to those whose lives we touch, inspiring them to love God and love one another as God loves us.

We Believe That...

• each person is welcomed as a child of God.
• Christ is the center of our parish life.
• our celebration of the Eucharist is the heart of our community life.
• the Holy Spirit guides our growth.
• all human life is sacred.
• we are committed to lifelong Catholic Formation.
• we are called to share our faith.
• we are called to be family.
• we are called to love one another as God loves us.
• we are called to serve others.
• prayer is vital to our lives.
• we are called to share our God-given resources beyond our community.
• we have been entrusted with the care of God's creation.