Happening now
Diocesan-wide--The Alliance for Life-Missouri is seeking runners and walkers to help run across Missouri before the end of 2011. Funds raised will benefit not only the Alliance but its many affiliates across Missouri. For details you can contact Marsha Middleton at (417) 598-1040, or visit the Web site at www.allianceforlifemissouri.com.
Diocesan-wide--Every adult (age 18 or older) who plans to attend the Rally and March for Life in Washington, DC, in January, must have attended the Virtus adult safe environment training and undergone a background screening PRIOR to Dec. 19, 2011. This is mandatory for adults attending this event. For information about the March, contact Kathleen Keesee, (573) 334-7298 or (573) 986-3320. For information about the safe environment training or background check, contact your parish or Catholic school. Adults who have not been trained or background checked need to log on to www.virtus.org to pre-register and submit their information.
Cape Girardeau--A new Secular Franciscan Order chapter is being formed on the eastern side of the diocese. We meet on the second Saturday of each month in the Healing Arts Conference Room at Saint Francis Medical Center. For more information, call Anita Tygett, (573) 335-1538.
Carthage--Mass in the Extraordinary Form of the Latin Rite will be held each Tue., 7 a.m., in St. Ann Church. For more information call the parish, (417) 358-1841, or Richard Holland, (417) 933-2248.
Doniphan--The pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima is available to travel throughout the diocese. If you are interested in having the statue in your home for one week (Sat.-Sat.) please contact ambassadors Gayle and Sam Ruffino, (573) 255-3693. The only requirement is that the statue be put in a place of honor with a candle.
Springfield--Mass in the Extraordinary Form of the Latin Rite will be held each Tue.-Fri., 12:15 p.m., Saturdays at 9 a.m., and each Sunday, 3 p.m., in St. Agnes Cathedral. Beginning Sun., Nov. 29, Mass will be at 2:30 p.m. rather than 3 p.m. Sacrament of penance available one hour prior to Mass time. For more information call the parish, (417) 831-3565, or Richard Holland, (417) 933-2248.
Springfield—Holy Family Catholic Home School Apostolate offers Catholic homeschooling families spiritual, social, and academic support, as well as fun, and enriching activities, including weekly adoration, social time, and “Adventures in Learning” for nursery-age through high school. The apostolate meets every Friday, 1:15-4:30 p.m., in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. For more information, contact Shelly Pichler, (417) 838-2730, or HFCHSA@gmail.com.
Subiaco, AR--Are you called to be a monk, nun, or priest? Take the free On-line test at www.testyourcalling.org or call (800) 221-1807.
December 10
Cape Girardeau--The 2011 Jingle Bell Run/Walk benefiting the Arthritis Foundation is now accepting registrations for its 5K run, one-mile walk, and tot-trot to be held Sat., Dec. 10, 9 a.m., at Fitness Plus. Registration fees: Adults: $25; youth: (ages seven-14) $15; children: for tot-trot (ages six and under) $5. All 5K and one-mile participants will receive a long-sleeved T-shirt, gloves, and jingles for shoelaces. Registration forms available at Fitness Plus. For more information, call (573) 331-3355.
Springfield--The Secular Franciscans will meet Sat., Dec. 10, 1 p.m., in Holy Trinity Chapel. Open to anyone interested in a simple Catholic lifestyle. For more information contact Mike DePue, (417) 881-1381.
December 17
Springfield--Contemplative Outreach of Springfield will host a day of enrichment entitled, “The Welcoming Prayer,” with Matthew Flatley Sat., Dec. 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., in Christ Episcopal Church, 601 East Walnut. Cost: $20 (includes program/light breakfast/lunch). Bring your own special diet needs--can be refrigerated. For more information, Email co_spr@msn.com, or call (417) 823-8359.
Springfield--Singles Reaching Out Christmas party/gift exchange will be Sat., Dec. 17, 7-9 p.m., in Holy Trinity Parish Hall. Bring holiday finger food to share and a $7.50 gift to exchange, and at least 3 canned goods for The Kitchen. For more information, contact Carolyn at (417) 882-4754, or David at (417) 619-5835.
January 1
Belleville, IL--The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate and Shrine staff invite you to the Way of Lights Christmas Display which runs through Sun., Jan. 1, 2012, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows. For more information, contact the shrine at (618) 397-6700, or (314) 241-3400, or visit www.wayoflights.org.
January 6
Ferdinand, IN--Sisters of St. Benedict will host a “Come and See” event Jan. 6-8, 2012, for single Catholic women between the ages of 18 and 40. Get to know the Benedictine sisters, share in community life and prayer, and meet other women who are considering religious life. No pressure; no commitment. For more information or to register Online, visit www.thedome.org/vocations; or call Sr. Michelle Sinkhorn, (800) 734-9999, or Email vocation@thedome.org.
March 19
Collegeville, MN--St. John University is accepting applications now through March 19, 2012 for the National Catholic Youth Choir camp and concert tour June 12-27, 2012. The camp/tour is open to students entering grades 10, 11 and 12 in the fall of 2012. Cost: $900 for 15 day camp and tour. Scholarships available. Application and audition forms can be found at www.CatholicYouthChoir.org or by calling (320) 363-3154.
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