The OLP Fish Fry is back with Dine-In, Drive-Thru, and FROG LEGS! February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 4-7PM  CASH OR CHECK NOTE: The Drive-Thru menu has SET side items (fries, mac 'n cheese and green beans) and FROG LEGS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR DRIVE-THRU ORDERS. CHECK BOTH MENUS UNDER THE QUICK LINKS SECTION  

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Parish Feedback Summaries A team of nearly 50 volunteers, including religious orders, Kenrick-Glennon Seminary faculty and staff, associate pastors, permanent deacons and lay people recently synthesized all the information the Archdiocese of St. Louis has received regarding its 178 parishes during the All Things New process. Information gathered included feedback from key parish leaders, parish...

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The Archdiocese of St. Louis is entrusted with educating approximately 19,000 students within our parochial elementary schools throughout the City of St. Louis and 10 surrounding counties. SURVEY RESULTS ARE IN  Catholic Education (archstl.org) https://allthingsnew.archstl.org/Planning-Process Overview of Elementary School Subsidy and Enrollment By Parish and Planning Area Fo...

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ALL THINGS NEW FOLLOW UP You have seen the models for our Planning Area #4 displayed on the poster board in the vestibule of church.  The same can be viewed on the ATN website at https://allthingsnew.archstl.org/Planning-Process/Planning-Areas.  You can view just the maps with the options or the full video which was presented at the Listening Sessions earlier this month.  You als...

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ARCHDIOCESE POSTPONES CHANGES TO CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS UNTIL 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR St. Louis, Missouri – The Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski, Archbishop of St. Louis, today released this statement regarding a change in the All Things New timeline regarding Catholic Elementary Schools: “During this season of Thanksgiving and gratitude, I remain thankful to all of the admini...

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ALL THINGS NEW LISTENING SESSIONS Thanks to all of you who have participated in the All Things New surveys and provided data and feedback over the past few months. The information has been enlightening, educational and fruitful as we continue to ask ourselves what our parishes, ministries and institutions need to look like in order to effectively share our Catholic faith in a way that is suitab...

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ATN SURVEY RESULTS FOR EVANGELIZATION & OUTREACH Survey Responses Received:  paper surveys:  58    electronic surveys:  66   total survey responses:  124 PRIORITIES FOR EVANGELIZATION (CHOOSE THREE) (rank, subject, number of votes) 1  Young Adult Catechesis   86 2  Invitation   84 3  Adult Catechesis Formati...

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THIS LETTER IS FOLLOWED BY MORE INFORMATION FROM ARCHBISHOP ROZANSKI AND THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING (PLEASE CONTINUE TO SCROLL DOWN TO THE NEXT POSTING  AFTER READING) Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Please let me start by thanking you for your thoughtful consideration and honest feedback to our various All Things New surveys, outreach and strategic planning endeavors. ...

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This week Archbishop Rozanski and the Office of Strategic Planning have issued a bulletin article for all parishes to publish in this week’s bulletin concerning our progress on the All Things New.  In addition, I have included, in this week’s bulletin,  a copy of the Archbishop’s current letter, dated August 21st to parishioners. New initiative: What is All Things...

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From Father Schilli's Column  July 31, 2022  PART FIVE ALL THINGS NEW – THE DISCIPLE  MAKER INDEX SURVEY RESULTS  The final sections of the DMI once again explore the quality and extent of the outreach.  The first emphasis is on collaborative efforts. All of these points have already been cited previously in the response.       &nbs...

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NEW YOUTH MINISTRY FOR HCA AND PSR PARISH KIDS BEGINNING IN LATE JUNE Parents, ever wish that our parishes of Holy Cross and PSR had youth ministry. Good News! A new youth ministry is beginning in this area. Our new name for this ministry is called Encounter Youth Ministries. The area consists of St. John Paul II, St. Michael, Seven Holy Founders, Our Lady of Providence, and Annunciation. It is...

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PSR registration is taking place now for the 2022 — 2023 school year.  PSR classes are held on Monday evenings during the school year at Our Lady of Providence in the school building. We offer religion classes and sacramental preparation to students who attend public schools or do not otherwise receive religious education. If you are interested in registering or have questions you may c...

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