Laudato Si’ Advent Contemplating the mystery of Christ in creation. During Advent, we embark on a journey of preparation for the arrival of Christ. Focusing on His light in the darkness strengthens our ability to see God in the world. Download the Advent calendar and contemplation kit to prepare for Christ in creation.

Date: November 13, 2024 Time: 5 PM Location: Pere Marquette Gallery, DuBourg Hall, Saint Louis University Join us for a presentation on Sister Mary Antona Ebo, F.S.M., an African American sister from St. Louis known for her courageous stand in Selma, Alabama, during the 1965 voting rights campaign. Her life exemplifies enduring faith and a commitment to social justice. Speaker: Winnie Sullivan, author and director of PenUltimate Press, will share insights from her upcoming biography of Sister Ebo.

Thank you for your generous support of the St. Vincent de Paul St. Josephine Bakhita Conference 2024 Neighbor In Need Coat Drive. Through our collective prayers, donations, and the involvement of St. Louis Catholic Academy students, the drive was a tremendous success. Our parish goal of 100 coats was surpassed with 108 coats collected. In addition, the students at St. Louis Catholic Academy exemplified the school’s mission—sharing God’s love through service and respect for others—by collecting 240 coats. In total, 348 coats have been delivered to the St. Louis Crisis Nursery on parish grounds to support our neighbors in need. Thank you for helping us answer the call to serve! Harold Bailey, President

Christopher Gourdine, LTC, US Air Force - Retired Coisetta Wright, LTC, US Army - Retired Carol Wallace, SGT, US Army Korky Buhr, SPEC 5, US Army Beverly Versey, SSG, US Army - Retired Valerie Howard, A1C, US Air Force Roderick Moore, PO2, US Navy Seabees Andrew Thompson, SPEC 4, US Army Dominic Garland, SPEC 4, US Army Lee Lotts, US Army Marshall Brown, PVT, USMC Chris Engelhardt, SSG, US Army Michael Delcon, SGT, US Army (Also served in the US Navy and US Coast Guard)

Come, Lord Jesus: The Three Comings of Christ Please Join us on Saturday, December 7, 2024, for an Advent Morning of Reflection Hosted by St. Josephine Bakhita Parish and held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 3519 North 14th Street, St. Louis, MO 63107. We will begin with Mass at 9:00 AM, followed by a short break for refreshments. We will then present three sessions on Christ's comings: History - Incarnation, Mystery - How he is present in our daily lives and Majesty – His triumphant return. We will end with lunch. Amid the busyness of Advent, set aside a morning to calm your spirit, strengthen your faith, and join others in fellowship as we receive spiritual gifts and blessings in anticipation of Jesus' birth. Everyone is welcome! This event is free however, for planning purposes, please register if you plan to attend.

St. Josephine Bakhita Parish Welcomes Community to Special Mass Celebration Featuring Homilist Fr. Urey Mark and Spelman Glee Club & Bowman Scholars St. Louis, MO – November 4, 2024 – St. Josephine Bakhita Parish is delighted to invite the entire St. Louis community to a soulful Mass celebration on Sunday, November 10, at 9 AM, in honor of National Black Catholic Month. This special Mass, held at 2431 N Grand Blvd, will feature guest preacher Fr. Mark from Atlanta and the acclaimed Spelman Glee Club and Bowman Scholars as the guest choir, bringing 45 young voices to enrich the liturgy with powerful and uplifting music. Fr. Urey Patrick Mark serves as the Chaplain and Director of the Lyke House Catholic Newman Center in Atlanta, where he leads Catholic campus ministry for Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College, Morehouse College, and Georgia State University, the largest university in Georgia. This event reflects St. Josephine Bakhita Parish’s commitment to celebrating Black Catholic heritage and cultivating a spirit of worship, evangelization, and service within the community. All are warmly welcome to join this joyful celebration and experience the spirit and unity of the St. Josephine Bakhita community. For media inquiries, please contact Dr. Alice Prince at [email protected]. Additional information is available at https://stbakhitastl.org.