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Friday, Jan. 27th - Feast of St. Angela Merici 

Since my first parish assignment was at St. Angela Merici in Florissant, I have always had a special devotion to this saint who died in 1540.

Saint Angela Merici did two things that may seem small now but in her time (16th-century Italy) were huge: She organized a group of single laywomen to teach the uneducated girls of her town. In her time, very few women had any schooling, let alone became teachers, and the ones who did have some education were nuns, who, like other unmarried women, rarely went out on their own. Her community eventually became the Ursuline religious order. It’s easy to ignore the fact that things people now take for granted came about because of someone who had a daring idea and the courage to carry it out. Their example can also serve to inspire you as well to take a bold step to do good in the world.

This Sunday we begin our annual observance of Catholic Schools Week.  We are very proud of our Catholic Grade School.  Jesus is the reason for our parish school.  He is the unseen but ever present teacher in our classrooms.  Our mission is to... prepare students in faith... with knowledge... for leadership... to serve others... to prepare them for discipleship.  I encourage parents of pre-school children to call our school office for further information: 314-487-2522 x200 

If the Catholics Come Home campaign has inspired you (or someone you know) to "come back" to church, let me know.  I, of course, would like to offer a personal word of encouragement and welcome.  Also it would be nice to annonymously let others know of their experience. 

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Archbishop Carlson's Letter - click here to download letter pdf

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