Save the Date!
Friday, October 1st – SMMA Parish Center
Doors open at 6:30 pm
Program begins at 7:00 pm
Speaker will be Ron “Towel Man” Baechle

Our next Catholicism Uncorked event will feature Ron Baechle, more widely known as the St. Louis Blues “Towel Man”. Ron, a parishioner at St. Joseph Imperial, is active in the music and ACTS ministries. Since 1990, Ron has become infamous as the towel waving superfan of the St. Louis Blues. Ron will speak on what it means to be a welcoming witness to his Catholic faith along with a few highlights from his years as the official St. Louis Blues Towel Man.

Drinks will be available for purchase. Please bring your own snacks and appetizers.

October Evening of Recollection For Women
Monday, October 4th
7:30 to 9:30 pm
In the church

There will be an Evening of Recollection on Monday, October 4th from 7:30 to 9:30pm at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Church. A priest of Opus Dei will give two meditations. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available. RSVP is not necessary, but if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Theresa Archer, tessarcher@sbcglobal.net or 314 -954-4155.

For women of all ages, from college age to those of us further along in adulthood! The meditations are meant to facilitate our 1:1 conversation with Jesus. Opus Dei is a personal prelature of the Catholic Church, whose charism is to help the faithful living in the middle of the world embrace their daily life in a way that involves walking closely with Jesus Christ.

Schedule

7:30 – 8:00: Meditation by Fr. Mike Giesler

8:00 – 8:50: Free time for personal quiet prayer, journaling, etc. During this time both Fr. Mike and Fr. Samuel, the associate pastor at SMMA are available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and spiritual direction. There will also be a 15 minute talk, given by one of the women members of Opus Dei, in the vestibule.

8:50 – 9:20: Meditation by Fr. Mike Giesler

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Friday October 8th Adult Only Event 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Saturday October 9th Family Celebration Event 2:00pm – 8:30pm

Featuring Full BBQ and Hog Roast
Games and Activities for kids of all ages
Food and Beverages Music Indoor Bingo
Exclusive SMMA Crafters Craft Fair Raffles Fireworks

Friday Night – Adult celebration with BBQ, drinks, live music, and games. This is also the night we celebrate the alumni of our school, so gather your classmates and enjoy the evening. Free seating will be available, but you can also bring your own lawn chairs. Parking will be free.

Saturday – BBQ starts at 1:00pm. We have expanded our BBQ to include a whole Hog Roast that will be served starting at 5:30pm.

Drinks, Nachos, Pretzels, and other items will be available.

Fall Festival Craft Fair will feature hand crafted items from SMMA parishioners. The Craft Fair will run from 2:00pm – 6:00pm. If you are an SMMA crafter and would like to have a table at our Craft Fair, please contact Beth Vordtriede at (314) 306-5896. Tables are $25.00 and limited to SMMA parishioners.

Our 50/50 has already started with a total of $1,600 so far and growing. The winner will get half! Raffle tickets are available in the school and church lobbies. If you need tickets, contact Sandy Burke at (469) 639-9763. Watch the bulletin for additional raffle items!

Additional Games, Indoor Bingo and Activities will be offered for “kids” of all ages from 2:00pm – 8:00pm.

The evening will end with Fireworks at 8:30pm.

Seating will be free, with limited tables and chairs available, however, feel free to bring your own chairs and blankets. Parking is free. Since this is a fundraising event with all proceeds going to SMMA Parish, coolers and outside food will not allowed. Advanced ticket sales will be online with pick-up after Masses mid-September.

Due to the ongoing pandemic and labor shortage with our vendors, some events may be subject to change. This will be a primarily outdoor event. Any activities indoor will be subject to appropriate social distancing protocols. Watch the bulletin and website for upcoming news.

Volunteers will be needed and will be solicited through parish organizations and schools, however, if you would like to volunteer to help, contact Jill Vaughn at 314-420-5174.