Every single time I’ve learned something new about the Mass, the next time I attended I had a more profound experience of prayer. Knowing about what we are about when we gather together for Mass is so helpful in growing in our love for the Mass. The Catholic Mass has so many hidden gems that help us to worship well and by learning about them we can see how the Mass really is the source and summit of our faith life. One easy and convenient way to learn about the various aspects of the Mass is to watch this series of brief videos (really 2-5 minutes each!) called The Elements of the Catholic Mass. Check out my review below.

A quick video explaining some of the many things going on in our great parish

At the visitation for one of my friend’s grandfathers a group of about 15 men came in, gathered around the casket, and began to pray the Rosary. The crowd that was gathered was moved and amazed at the faith of these great men. Later we looked into the casket and saw the rosary of my grandfather-in-law. The beads were worn, the metal was discolored. This was a rosary that was prayed often. This beautiful witness to the power of the Rosary has always stuck with me. Dr. Ed Sri gives the talk reviewed below all about the Rosary and why it matters to Catholics. Title Praying the Rosary Like Never Before

Bishops Document on how to be a good Catholic Citizen

Here is a link to the Archbishop's article about voting.

Please come out and stand for life with fellow Christians from 2000 other cities across the U.S. and Canada on Sunday afternoon for one hour, from 2PM - 3 PM. Meet at Siebert Park to get your sign.

Diaper Drive Time! When: March 21th- April 5th (Palm Sunday) This will be the 15th year that our parish has collected diapers and baby items for Mary Queen of the Angels Ministry, an outreach to needy women and children. Click for details.

The Eleventh Annual Archbishop’s Gospel of Life Prayer Breakfast will be hosted by the St. Louis Chapter of Legatus on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at the Ritz-Carlton in Clayton. Archbishop Robert J. Carlson will be the keynote speaker in concurrence with his 50th anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood.

Would you like to be on the list to receive emails about pro-life events and activities at St. Joe, or with St. Joe parishioners? Please send an email to prolife@stjoemanchester.org and we'll add you to the list.

There is space available for the spring Men's ACTS retreat this March 19th-22nd. Register here:

Kathy Craven will be the Director for the Women's ACTS retreat this October 22nd thru 25th. Please pray for the Holy Spirit to guide Kathy as she chooses the leadership and they begin to put the team together. More information about the ACTS retreat is available on the ACTS webpage.

Support legislation to save the lives of unborn children. Join pro-lifers from across Missouri in Jefferson City on Tuesday, March 10th at the State Capitol. Key Note Speaker: Honorable Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft. Also hear from state-wide leaders. Registration begins at 10:00 am in the 1st floor rotunda and the rally starts at noon. Missouri Right to Life Eastern Region sponsors bus service.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Convent is located across the street from Planned Parenthood on Forest Park Blvd. in St. Louis. Two Franciscan Sisters live there and offer prayer and hospitality to visitors and to all who respect life, especially the life of the unborn child.

Catholic actor talks about how his faith has helped him keep his family number one!

Click here to discover more behind the Jesse Tree ornaments that we place on our Jesse Tree in the Sanctuary.