Day of Recollection at the Cathedral of St. Louis

Dr. Elizabeth and Michael Bradley of the Cathedral's Young Adult Group, Anima Christi, would like to invite everyone to the second installment of the Cathedral Young Adult 800th Anniversary activities, which they have been planning for months: Anima Christi Young Adults Day of Recollection.  The conference will be led by Fr. Fadi Auro and will take place on Saturday, October 4, beginning at 9 am with rosary in the Blessed Mother chapel and ending with 5 pm Mass, followed by an optional dinner.

The conference will focus on the exemplary life of our patron, St. Louis, and what his holiness as a layperson can teach us in the present day. There will be ample time for silent prayer and reflection, along with an opportunity for the sacrament of Reconciliation. Lunch will be provided (and eaten in silence).

Space is limited. RSVPs are needed by September 20th (or first-come-first-served if we run out of space). The RSVP requirement & deadline are strict (I am told "no exceptions, and 'Maybe' does not count").  RSVP's can be sent via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/events/546570558802845/) or by e-mailing: fiatstlouis@gmail.com

I am also told that the cost is 10 Hail Mary's for Fr. Auro, the Iraqi Christians, and one another, although a voluntary contribution of ~$10 to defray the cost of the lunch would be appreciated. The latter is by no means required ("Prayers," quoth Dr. Elizabeth, "are more valuable").

What: Day of Recollection
Where: The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis
When: Saturday, October 4th from 9am - 6pm (RSVP Deadline: September 20th)

Please note: This is NOT a Sursum Corda event, so please contact fiatstlouis@gmail.com for more information regarding the event or to RSVP.  Canon Ueda encourages any and all interested to attend!!

Farewell Reception

On Sunday, September 14, 2014 - the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross - we will bid farewell to Canon Avis and Canon Ueda at the 10:00am High Mass. On the same occasion, we will have the pleasure of welcoming the two new priests, Canon Todd and Canon Boucheron, who will be assigned to the Oratory this coming year.

Please join us after the Mass for a reception in the Church Hall to say goodbye to Canon Avis and Canon Ueda and to show our gratitude for their work among us. This will also give us the opportunity to meet our new priests and offer them our hospitality and support.

For any questions please use the contact form on the right hand side of the page, or contact:

St. Francis de Sales Oratory
2653 Ohio Avenue
Saint Louis, Missouri 63118
Telephone: (314) 771-3100
E-mail: sursumcordastlouis@gmail.com