March: Lenten Conference and Ted Drewes

Due to the Sacred Music Workshop on the same weekend as our usual Sursum Corda event (and several Sursum Cordians attending the workshop), we will be pushing our outing to the following Sunday, March 12th.

Come join us at St. Francis de Sales Oratory for the 10am Sunday Mass; listening to the fruits of the Sacred Music Workshop attendees.  Following Mass, we will swing by to Ted Drewes for the World's Best Ice Cream and head to a nearby park (weather permitting), where Canon Commins will give us a short Lenten conference. We will also bring pizza if everyone can pitch in about $5!

Come lift up your hearts with a beautiful Sunday Mass and the good company of great Catholics.  As always, all young adults aged 18 - 35 are welcome to join us.  Spread the word and bring a friend!

Sunday, March 12th
10:00am High Mass at St. Francis de Sales Oratory
~12:00pm Lenten Conference by Canon Commins, followed by a trip to Ted Drewes and pizza in the park.

Word from the Chaplain - Apostolic Zeal

Dear Sursum Cordians,
Dear Friends,

Lift up your hearts!

After a year and a half as chaplain for Sursum Corda - Saint Louis, I have been assigned to be the chaplain for National Sursum Corda. This is a great joy for me to be able to participate, in a small way, to the formation of tomorrow’s Catholic families and vocations. As you all know, Sursum Corda is a nationwide initiative to foster the spiritual lives of the Catholic adults (aged 18 - 35) within the apostolates of the Institute of Christ the King - Sovereign Priest. This formation of America’s young adults would not be possible without your generosity, your apostolic zeal, and your prayers.

I would like to consider more specifically this second point: Apostolic zeal.

February: Conference and Brewery Tour

Merry Christmas! I hope y'all are having a blessed close to the Christmas season.

Our next event will be on Saturday, February 11th! We will start our morning off with 8am Low Mass at St. Francis de Sales, followed by a "potluck breakfast" (bring something to share: bagels, juice, fruit, etc) and a conference by Canon Commins on the subject of Friendship and Marriage. Afterwards - we will head a few blocks away to the Busch Brewery for a tour. The tour is free and 18+ are welcome.

Please reply by email (sursumcordastlouis@gmail.com) or by Facebook if you plan on attending so we can get a head count for the tour!  As always, all Catholics aged 18 -35 are welcome to attend!  Spread the word and bring a friend!

Saturday, February 11th
8:00am: Low Mass at St. Francis de Sales
9:00am: Potluck breakfast followed by conference
~11am: Meet at Anheuser-Busch Brewery for free tour/social

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Sursum Corda Swing Dance

Grab your cowboy boots and join Sursum Corda for an evening of Swing with a bit of a Midwestern-Country twist!

Our semi-annual swing dance will be held in the basement hall of St. Francis de Sales Oratory on Saturday, November 19th. Doors will open at 6pm.

Admission is $15/person or $40 for a family of 4+ at the door. Refreshments are provided, but feel free to bring any snacks or food to share for a family-style potluck!

All proceeds will go towards our Organ Repair Fund (visit http://www.traditionfortomorrow.com/organ for information on the repairs desperately needed for our nearly 100 year old Pipe Organ.)

Please direct any questions to sursumcordastlouis@gmail.com

May: Day Retreat

Please join Sursum Corda - Saint Louis for our annual day retreat on Saturday, May 21st. 

The retreat will be held at the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine in Florissant, which was founded by St. Rose Philippine Duchesne.  The day will begin at 9am and conclude at 3pm, including: Mass, Rosary, Tour of Shrine, Lunch (bring your own picnic), and two conferences by Canon Commins (following the wisdom of our patron, St. Francis de Sales).

First Conference: 

- Moral Theology, Human Act -

Second Conference: 

- The Love of God and the Pratice of Virtues - 

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 18th

To register, e-mail: sursumcordastlouis@gmail.com

Saturday, May 21st

9am - 3pm

Old St. Ferdinand Shrine

1 Rue St Francois

Florissant, MO 63031

April: Tour of St. Francis de Sales

On Sunday, April 10th - Mr. Bob Shea will be giving a free tour of St. Francis de Sales, specifically focusing on our stained glass windows, at 12pm (after the 10am High Mass). Mr. Shea has spent several years analyzing the historical and religious details of our windows and is a wealth of knowledge. Please join us for Mass and the tour! Afterwards we will head to lunch nearby (location TBA).

Come learn more about one of the most beautiful churches in St. Louis: "The Cathedral of South St. Louis", a gothic architectural wonder, and the one of the largest churches in the diocese - our very own St. Francis de Sales. Built, amazingly, from the enormous generosity of poor German farming families in 1867, St. Francis de Sales is known specifically for it's magnificent, detailed, and ornate stained glass windows.

***Bring binoculars if you have them!***

As always, all Catholics aged 18 - 35 are welcome to attend. Spread the word and bring a friend!

For more information, contact sursumcordastlouis@gmail.com

Sunday, April 10th
10am: Sunday High Mass at St. Francis de Sales
12pm: Tour of St. Francis de Sales/Stained Glass Windows
12:30pm: Lunch (location TBA)

St. Francis de Sales Oratory
2653 Ohio Ave
St. Louis, MO 63104

Sursum Corda Swing Dance

Calling all swing dancers! Young and old, professionals or beginners!

Sursum Corda - St. Louis invites you to an evening of Swing at St. Francis de Sales Oratory on Saturday, April 23rd 2016 from 5pm to 9pm.

There is no admission fee, but donations are gratefully accepted to help cover costs and support future Sursum Corda events.  Snacks and some drinks will be provided by Sursum Corda.  Bring your own beer/alcoholic drinks (21+).  Period style dress from the 30's - 50's is encouraged for all!

Families welcome!  Spread the word and bring a friend!

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Saturday, April 23rd
Doors open at 6pm and event will conclude at about 10pm
There will be a swing dance lesson for beginners from 6pm - 6:30pm.
At Saint Francis de Sales Oratory (Church Hall in Basement)
2653 Ohio Avenue 

Saint Louis, MO
Contact sursumcordastlouis@gmail.com for more information or directions