Events Elsewhere
Upcoming Retreats Opportunities
Il Ritiro Franciscan Retreat Dittmer MO 63023 "A Man's Journey with Christ" An Experience in Men's Spirituality July 17-20, 2008 Cost: $225.00
Women's Retreat "Practical Spirituality" Present by Gavin Griffith, OFM September 12-14, 2008 Cost: $175.00
Contact Glenda Peterson by e-mail, at 636-274-0554,
Fr. Scheid Players Priest Play
The Archdiocesan Catholic Youth Apostolate and the Fr. William Scheid players will present 1776 on Friday, August 22 at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, August 23 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 24 at 3:00 p.m. All performances will be at the Florissant Civic Center. Tickets are $12 each or $10 for seniors and groups of 25 or more. Call Sarah at 314.792.7611 for tickets or ad information.
Covenant Network The Journey Home
The Journey Home is one of many programs of conversion, inspiration and hope that can be heard on AM 1460 KHOJ, Catholic radio. You will, also, hear shows, such as, Catholic Answers Live, Life on the Rock, Reasons for Faith and much more. For a program schedule and/or a free CD, please call (314) 752-7000.
WEST COUNTY DIVORCED CATHOLICS
WCDC invites those separated, divorced and widowed to visit with our support group the second Tuesday of each month at Incarnate Word Church, 13416 Olive Blvd. Please join us May 13 at 6:30 P.M. in the cafeteria.
Our Lady of the Presentation Card Party
2nd Tuesday of each month 8860 Tudor Avenue, Overland, MO We have a card party with lots of prizes and a hand made quilt to be raffled off each month. The cost is $4.00 and you receive a piece of cake, coffee or tea. Hot dogs are available for 50 cents each. Come one come all. We are one of the few church card parties in the area. The card party starts at 11:00 a.m.
Second Tuesday of the Month WCSDWC
7:00 P.M. the second Tuesday of every month Incarnate Word Church 13416 Olive Blvd.
The West County Separated, Divorced and Widowed Catholics Group is an organization with a variety of activities for everyone. Choose from grief and recovery support groups, meetings with excellent guest speakers, dinners, trips, bridge, social get-togethers and more. Meetings are held at 7:00 P.M. the second Tuesday of every month at Incarnate Word Church, 13416 Olive Blvd.
For detailed information, call Marlene Cheswick 314.576.1099.
Dedicated Nurse
Are you a dedicated nurse ?who would like to use your time and talent in a very meaningful way? Do you want to give back to your community and profession, but with a time commitment and schedule that you control? If so, then the St. John's Mercy Medical Center Volunteer Nurse program may be just what you're looking for. To learn more about the program, contact Sally Rundquist, RN Clinical Supervisor at 314.251-4268. St. John's Mercy Medical Center, 615 S. New Ballas Road, St. Louis, MO 63141.
Time To Spare?
Catholic Community Services: Midtown needs help from a nurse willing to do home visits to neighbors who are housebound or recovering from surgery. Time flexible within a weekday schedule. Contact John Pachak, Director, at 314.534.1180 or email jpachak@ccstl.org.
Catholic Charities
In an effort to better engage the community and to reflect the diverse population of its clients, Cardinal Ritter Senior Services (CRSS) is seeking individuals who would be interested in serving the needs of the senior adult-especially the poor and frail-by volunteering their time as a member of the Board of Directors at CRSS. If you are Interested in serving on the Board of Directors at Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, please contact Sr. Suzanne Wesley, csj, ceo Cardinal Ritter Senior Services at 314.961.8000, ext. 275.
St. Monica Ladies Bowling League
Join us every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Olivette Lanes, and have lots of fun. Call Carol at 314.432.6251.
Remarriage Preparation
Marriage preparation specifically designed for engaged couples where one or both of the individuals has been married before is offered in our Archdiocese. The programs address the unique situation and diverse needs of couples preparing for a "new marriage." There are two types of programs. One is a mentor program; the other is a class. For more information, call Gail McDonough at 314.792.7178 or visit the Laity & Family Life website at www.stlcatholics.org.
Natural Family Planning Program
Introductory sessions to the Ovulation Method of NFP are offered on the first Monday of each month at 6:15 p.m. at St. Joseph Hospital in Kirkwood. For more information call the hospital’s Family Birthplace, 2nd Floor, 314.966.1609.
Angels Have Wheels
All Medicare recipients should now be aware that if they suffer from conditions such as arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory disorders, and have difficulty walking or propelling a standard wheelchair, they may be eligible to receive an electric wheelchair by Medicare. For information on Medicare eligibility, contact Gregory at 1.800.810.2877.
Birthright Needs Volunteers
Birthright Counseling, St. Louis, has an urgent need for receptionists and telephone volunteers at Bridgeton and Brentwood branches, and for receptionists at the new Partnership Center branch to open in March. This new branch will be located in the St. Patrick’s Center building downtown.
For more information, please call Birthright's main office at 314.962.5300 or visit the website at www.birthright.org
Volunteers Needed
Are you ready to make a difference? Volunteers are needed to visit Unity Hospice terminally ill patients and/or perform office duties. There are no time requirements. For details, call Brenda McGarvey at 314.645.8648 or 618.346.1111.