St. Francis Xavier (College) Church
The Jesuit Parish in the Heart of St. Louis
3628 Lindell Blvd. - St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: 314-977-7300 - collegechurch.slu.edu
Follow us on Twitter @collegechrchstl
Add our Facebook page: 175th Anniversary of Saint Francis Xavier College Church
Liturgy Schedule
Saturday: 5:15 pm Anticipation of Sunday
Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:30 am, 4:30 pm
Weekday
Monday—Friday
7:15 am, Noon, 5:15 pm In the Chapel of Our
Lady located in the lower level.
(There are no 5:15 pm Liturgies on holidays)
Saint Louis University Campus Ministry:
Sunday:
9:00 pm (when the University is
in session)
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Monday-Friday: 10:45 am through Noon
Saturday:
4:00 pm through 5:00 pm
Mission Statement
We, the members of St. Francis Xavier College Church, form a welcoming Jesuit parish community. As
followers of Jesus Christ, we praise God, love our neighbors as ourselves, celebrate liturgy and the sacraments, engage in lifelong formation and proclaim God’s reign of justice, mercy and peace.
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Pray for the Sick
Liz Shen
Diane Mees
Jack Korte
Meliaa A
Rosemary P
George Burkel
Mary Bruemmer
Mae Mary Black
Geri Greger
Lisa Zimmerer
Helen DeRuntz
Pat March
Terry Boyd
Tom Urban
Liz DeRum
Dan Toohey
Wayne Loui
Cheryl Rauschenbach
Delores Garrido
Kathy Fitzgerald
Paul Fister
Joyce Miller
Nancy Partridge and
service-dog, Glider
Maryann Cochran
Joe Lynne
Tuck Loui
Elisabeth Wall-Smith
Frank Matula
Jay McGillick
Theresa Poetz
Mary Jo Munkel
Fr. Carl Dehne, SJ
John and Colin Martin
David Schnelt
Tom Reilly
Monica Gunn
Joan Rice
Neil Kielty
Carol Williams
Mary Beth Erickson
Pat Darcy
Paul Rutterer
Linda Riek
Paul Hanson
Rick Barbieri, Jr,
Betty Will-Bower
Sr. Alice Mary Buckley
Eileen McCann
Call Mary Beth at 314-9777304 to add or remove names.
Parish Information
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Fax: 314-977-7315
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Hours: Monday through Friday:\ Saturday we are closed & Sunday: 8:30 am to 1:00 pm.
Bulletin notices must be submitted by email to [email protected] by noon on Thursday, ten days
before the bulletin date. Holidays require additional time.
For Infant Baptisms, contact Fr. Juan Carlos Rivera, SJ at 314-977-7301 for scheduling and
preparation information at least 45 days in advance. Baptisms are celebrated on the first and third
Sunday of the month, at 12:00 noon.
For Christian Initiation of Adults, contact Joe Milner at 314– 977-7305 or [email protected]
For Marriages contact Sandy Hauck at 314-977-7303 for scheduling and preparation information.
For Funerals, contact Fr. White, SJ or Fr. Juan Carlos Rivera, SJ. To notify the parish that a
member of your family has passed away and the funeral is not at the College Church, please contact
Mary Beth Erickson at 314-977-7304 or [email protected].
Disability Access: Our church is equipped with an elevator and hearing assistance system. Please
ask an usher for assistance.
Parish Registration is available online at collegechurch.slu.edu or at the Parish Center front desk.
For questions, contact Mary Beth Erickson at 314-977-7304.
Religious Education is available for kindergarten through eighth grade. Classes meet September
through May on Sunday mornings. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program for ages 3-6
years. Contact Angie Doerr at 314-977-7302 or [email protected].
Liturgy of the Word for Children is celebrated weekly for children in kindergarten through
seventh grade at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. Childcare is available for children ages six months
through pre-kindergarten during the 10:30 a.m. Mass in the Parish Center Nursery. Contact Angie
Doerr at 314-977-7302 or [email protected].
Pastoral Staff
Pastor
Daniel White, SJ
314-977-7300 [email protected]
Stewardship
Jim Carter
314-954-6311 [email protected]
Associate Pastor
Juan Carlos Rivera Castro, SJ
314-977-7301 [email protected]
Choir Director
Ray Sherrock [email protected]
Parish Administrator
Katie Jansen Larson
314-977-1954 [email protected]
Parish Life
Mary Beth Erickson
314-977-7304 [email protected]
Christian Initiation, Adult Formation, & Marriage
Ministry
Joe Milner
314-977-7305 [email protected]
Religious Education &
Family Life
Angie Doerr
314-977-7302 [email protected]
Social Ministry
Christine Dragonette 314-977-7309
[email protected]
Wedding Ministry
Sandy Hauck
314-977-7303 [email protected]
Director of Wedding Music and Accompanist
Sue Martin
314-977-7313 [email protected]
Outreach Service Coordinator
Emily Anderson
314-977-7311 [email protected]
Pastoral Council Chair
Jeff Leonard [email protected]
314-282-0128
Deacon
Jim Griffard [email protected]
314-977-7318
Safe Environment Program Director
Terry Edelmann [email protected]
314-712-4216
Liturgy & Music
Sr. Carolyn McWatters, RSM
314-977-1797 [email protected]
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Welcome to the College Church!
INTRODUCTORY RITES
Entrance Song: How Can I Keep From Singing?
Gather 685
Gloria—Mass of Angels and Saints
LITURGY OF THE WORD
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 96 The Lord Comes to Rule the Earth
Gather 1190
Gospel Acclamation: Mass of Remembrance
Gather 327
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Preparation of Gifts (10:30 am): Awake, O Sleeper
Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Angels and Saints
Gather 803
Gather 375, 376, 377, 388
COMMUNION RITE
Communion Hymn: Only This I Want
Gather 782
Meditation (10:30 am): In Zion
John L Bell
CONCLUDING RITE
Recessional Song: Let Justice Flow Like a River
Gather 810
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November 13th, 2016
From the Pastor’s Desk
Pope Francis met last month with his brother Jesuits as they gathered in Rome. It is
customary for the Pope to address a General Congregation but this was the first time he
also happened to be a fellow Jesuit.
His talk was not about the particular works of the Society of Jesus. Rather his focus was on the spiritual
attitude that informs all the various labors we do. I want to draw attention to these over the next few
weeks because they are also critical to who we are at College Church.
Francis begins with “the service of joy and spiritual consolation.” This way of being is rooted in the spirituality of St. Ignatius who frequently invites us to pray for the joy that flows from God’s consolation. The
Pope states, “Joy is constitutive of the Gospel message. You can’t pass on good news with a sad face. Joy
is not just a decorative extra; it’s a clear indication of grace, it shows that love is active, at work, present.” He powerfully instructs his brother Jesuits that Christian joy is an essential, not optional, element
of our faith.
True consolation and joy comes from knowing who we are in relationship to the God who loves us. The
Holy One who has liberated us to serve our sisters and brothers. Joy enables us to live our faith with
perseverance, good cheer, and enthusiasm.
Home Gatherings In 2012 when Fr. Dan White, S.J. came to the College Church he
initiated “Home Gatherings.” The Home Gatherings were evenings where he could listen to
parishioners about their feelings and concerns regarding the College Church in the comfort
of a parishioners home. Now, five years later, he would like to do this again with updates on
College Church 2020.
We have several of these gatherings scheduled before Christmas and will be looking for host
families for January and February. If you would like to attend one of the Home Gathering listed below,
please contact Mary Beth Erickson to make a reservation by calling 314-977-7304. All Home Gatherings
begin at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 29th at the home of Mary Beth Erickson (63125)
Thursday, December 1st at the home of Teresa Jorgen (63122)
Wednesday, December 14th at the home of Paul Handal and Mary Ann Moore (63132)
SFX Connection Speaker Series
November 20th—How 15 Years in Jail Transformed my Faith and Ministry
Located in the Ballroom from 9:15-10:15 am
Speaker: Dr. Fred Rottnek, M.D., MAHCM
Professor and Director of Community Medicine,
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Special Collection On November13th, there will be a special collection to benefit the Archdiocese of
Military Services USA (AMS). AMS helps provide the full range of pastoral ministries to those who serve us
so nobly in the Armed Forces. Please be generous.
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Upcoming Events
Dec. 2 Xavier Days Celebration beginning with
Evening Prayer at 5:45 pm
Dec. 3 Xavier Days Reflection and Mass.
Presenter: Fr. Roc O’Connor, S.J. in the Ballroom
[email protected].
I ❤College Church because …
My connection began in high school as we sometimes worshipped in the lower church
late on Saturday evening. We were praying using some of the St. Louis Jesuit songs and
our celebrations were wonderful! As a Sister of St. Joseph I also attended Advent concerts, watch liturgical dances and participated in Penance Services.
I continue to worship at College Church because I love the choir and the music ministry
as well as liturgies with very fine and thought provoking homilies. I’ve been a lector and
am currently an extraordinary ministry of Holy Communion, a ministry I love. I receive my food for
thought for the week from the homilists. Yes, I love my College Church!
Sr. Rose Mary Brueggen, CSJ
College Church Trivia
In what year was the name (main or central part of the Church) completed?
A. 1890 B. 1897 C. 1904 D. 1911
Did You Know
The Letters of St. Francis
“After 73 years of service, the great organ of
the College Church was replaced in 1926 by
one of the finest instruments in the country.
The old organ was installed in the original
Church of St. Francis Xavier on Ninth and
Washington and later moved to the basement
church on Lindell and Grand. It occupied the
place in which the Saint Francis Regis altar now
stands. The sanctuary organ was built in the
large open space behind the main altar”. (Jesuit
Archives)
To the Jesuits in Rome
On Sundays I brought all the villagers
together, men and women, young and
old, to recite the prayers in their own
language. They were obviously pleased and very
happy to come. Beginning with the confession of
one God, three and one, they recited the Creed in
a loud voice in their own language.
Trivia Answer:
Cochin 1544
B. 1897
Share your College Church memories on our Anniversary Facebook page:
175th Anniversary of Saint Francis Xavier College Church! We’d love to hear from you.
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November 13th, 2016
Save the Date for Xavier Days
Our fifth Annual Parish Celebration, Xavier Days, will be held at College Church
on December 2nd & 3rd. Both days are unique and all parishioners are welcome!
Our opening celebration will be on Friday, December 2nd from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in
the Xavier Ballroom. There will be hearty appetizers, wine, beer and soda. We will
also present the 2016 Bronsgeest Award to Sandy Spencer for her dedicated service to
the College Church. It will be a great opportunity to just relax and meet other members of our parish
community.
Saturday, December 3rd will be a Parish Reflection Morning in the Ballroom by our Fr. Roc O’Connor S.J.
at 9:00 am. His talk is titled “The Mental Landcape of Liturgical Prayer”
Fr. Roc O’Connor, SJ, is the associate pastor at the Church of the Gesu in Milwaukee, WI. He entered
the Society of Jesus in 1967. During his years as a young Jesuit, he connected with John Foley, SJ, Bob
Dufford, SJ, Dan Schutte, and Tim Manion to compose and publish liturgical music for the Catholic Church
– The St. Louis Jesuits. Creighton University awarded the St. Louis Jesuits an Honorary Doctorate in Music at the May, 2006. He continues to compose today.
He has completed a Masters of Divinity and Masters in Sacred Theology at the Jesuit
School of Theology, Berkeley, CA. (1993); a Licentiate (S.T.L.) in Biblical Theology at
the Weston Jesuit School of Theology (1993); and the M. A. in Liturgical Studies at
Catholic University, Washington, D.C. His first book was published in January 2015,
“In the Midst of Our Storms: Opening Ourselves to Christ in Liturgy” through
Liturgy Training Publications.
Registration for Xavier Days
Deadline - Wednesday, November 22nd
Register by mail to 3628 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108; or drop completed registration form in the
collection basket before November 22nd. A $10 deposit is required for Friday and $5.00 deposit for
Saturday with your reservation. The reservation form is available on our website collegechurch.slu.edu.
No Reservation will be accepted without a deposit!
Checks should be made payable to the College Church.
I (We) will attend the following events:
Friday, December 2nd, Xavier Days Celebration, 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the
Xavier Ballroom for the Adults.
How many?______________ Adults
Saturday, Parish Reflection Morning, December 3rd at 9:00 am in the
Xavier Ballroom followed by Mass for the Feast of St. Francis Xavier.
How many?______________ Adults
Name__________________________________________ Amount Enclosed: $ _______
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Social Ministry
Clothing Donations for
Social Ministry
Social Ministry has a need for the following:
NEW socks and NEW Underwear
Hats, gloves, and scarves
Travel size toiletry items (soap, shampoo, deodorant,
toothbrushes, toothpaste, lotion)
Please remember that we are NO LONGER accepting
donations of coats, shirts, shoes, or other clothing items.
If you are able to donate any of the above items, please drop
them off in the parish center office with a note that says
“Outreach Program”. Additionally, keep an eye out for the
Giving Tree after Thanksgiving for an opportunity to provide a
needed clothing gift to our program guests.
Contact Emily Anderson with any questions at
[email protected] or 977- 7311.
Social Ministry Commission
Seeking New Members in 2017
Do you consider social justice an integral
part of your faith? Are you interested in
helping our parish move forward in our
service, justice, and peacemaking efforts?
The Social Ministry Commission invites you
to consider applying for membership. We
are especially interested in improving the
diversity of our group.
For more information about being a part of
the Social Ministry Commission, or to request an application, please contact
Christine Dragonette at
[email protected] or 977-7309.
Hot/Cool Stuff Update and Needs
Each winter and summer for years, College Church has opened its doors on a
Saturday morning to our low income neighbors to provide weather appropriate clothing, a
meal, and hospitality. Cool Stuff in the summer and Hot Stuff in the winter have provided
an opportunity for parishioners and community members to come together in fellowship, as
well as to provide for some concrete needs. Ruth Cochran has coordinated this event since its inception,
but is no longer able to coordinate alone. We are forming a committee of parishioners interested in helping to guide the future of this event. Please contact Christine Dragonette at 314-977-7309 or [email protected] if you are able to help.
Thank you for your support of this event over the years!
Xavier Winter Inn Volunteers Needed!
Every winter, St. Francis Xavier hosts a Winter Inn, offering emergency
shelter to homeless men on Wednesday and Thursday nights from
December through February. The Winter Inn is run entirely by
volunteers and provides individuals with a warm bed, hot meal, and
hospitality on nights when temperatures drop below 20 degrees.
New Volunteer Trainings
Don’t forget to sign up for a training either on Thursday, November 10th from 6:30-8:00 pm or Saturday 11/19 from
10:30 am - 12:00 pm. To sign up for a training please visit, http://signup.com/go/5VLipM
Donations are also needed!
Xavier Winter Inn is in need of the following: Hats, Gloves, Scarves and NEW Socks.
Please drop off donations at the Parish Center indicating they are for Winter Inn! Thank you.
For more information or to volunteer or donate, please contact Anne Osdieck at [email protected] or Emily Anderson at [email protected] or 977-7311. Thank you for helping provide shelter to those who need it!
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Looking for a way to beat the winter doldrums in January?
Join us for our Second Annual Trivia Night at
St. Francis Xavier College Church
To benefit Social Ministry and Religious Education
Date: Friday, January 27th at 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm)
Where: College Church Ballroom, located at 3628 Lindell Blvd. (63108)
at corner of Grand and Lindell on Saint Louis University Campus
Cost: $25 person, $200 to reserve a table with a maximum of 8 participants per table
Arrangements: Beer, soda, water and light snacks will be provided. Participants are invited
to bring additional food and beverages, if desired.
Parking: SLU Garage located at Grand and Laclede; entrance is on west side of Grand on Laclede Ave.
To make reservations: Contact Arlene at 314-623-0412 or email [email protected]
Special Features:
Mulligans 6 for $10; Silent Auction; 50/50 Raffle
Donut Sunday!
Donuts, coffee and
juice will be offered
after the 8:00 am and
10:30 am Masses
this Sunday,
November13th!
Save the Date
We are in need of
additional volunteers
to help with Donut
Sunday. Please
Anniversary Celebration of Weddings at College Church consider this!
February 11, 2017 5:15 pm Mass
6:30 pm Cocktail Reception in the Xavier Grand Ballroom
For more information, call Sandy Hauck at 314-977-7303
or email [email protected]
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Advent Reflection Materials
The season of Advent is a few weeks away. It is a
time of reflection and preparation for our celebration of God With Us. There are a number of books and booklets available to assist you. The Little Blue Books with daily reflections are available. Mercy from the Manger is a collections
of Pope Francis’ reflections for Advent. Welcoming Jesus draws
from the writings of Pope Francis and Henri Nouwen. Other
booklets present reflections from Ronald Rolheiser, OMI,
Bishop Robert Morneau and others. There are Advent Calendars and items for young people. 12 Days of Christmas and
Busy, Busy Bethlehem offer stories and prayers for children.
These and many other options are available in the Ballroom on
Sunday mornings starting today. If you would like to reserve a
copy for pickup at another time, please email Joe Milner,
[email protected] with the title you would like.
Christmas Eve Liturgy
Children’s Tableau
The Christmas Eve Liturgy for
families will be held on Dec. 24th
at 4:30 pm. We will once again
involve our children in the dramatization of the Gospel.
All children, ages 5 and up, are
invited to participate. We will need children to play
the roles of the manger animals, shepherds and angels. We have a limited number of costumes so you
may need to provide your own. Participants are
required to attend two rehearsals, both held
immediately following the 10:30 am liturgies
on December 11th and 18th.
If your child is interested in participating, please
contact Angie at [email protected].
Children’s Choir/Instrumentalists
for Christmas Eve Mass
All young people in Grades 3-12 who like to
sing are invited to participate in the parish’s
December 24 4:30 Christmas Eve mass. We
also invite participation from instrumentalists in Grades 6-12 who have had at least
two years of study on their instruments. There will be three hour-long practices on the three weekends preceding
Christmas: Sun, Dec. 4-noon-1:00 pm in
the chapel; Sat, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17,
9:00-10:00 am in the church. Please
contact Sister Carolyn McWatters at
[email protected] by Wednesday, Nov. 23 for
planning purposes.
Encounters with God
An invitation from the Faith Commission
We are storytellers and meaning-makers.
Our faith tradition began with stories and
our own lives and faith journeys are everevolving stories. With confidence that such
stories “build one another up”, we are inviting
you to share your Encounters with God:
Stories about meaningful experiences of
God/our faith journey/our lives that have deepened/transformed/comforted/inspired us
225 words (max) submitted for review, published
in the bulletin; writing assistance available for
those who would rather tell us than write!
We hope to hear from many of you. Please be brave!
Submit your stories to : Sarah Legett at
[email protected] AND Carol Joselyn at
[email protected]
College Church Tours:
We will offer tours of the College Church by our new docents on the second Sunday of
each month following the 8:00 am and 10:30 am Masses.
Tours will gather in the vestibule of the church. If you would like to participate in one
of the second Sunday tours or schedule a tour at another time, please contact Mary
Beth Erickson at 314-977-7304 or email [email protected].
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SAVE THE DATE
Fair Trade Christmas Market
Sunday, December 11, 9:00 am-2:00 pm
College Church Ballroom
Shop for beautiful and unique hand-crafted items, plus coffee, teas, and
chocolates! Soup, chips, cookies, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate provided (good will offering appreciated). Raffle tickets available for gift card baskets
from local St. Louis businesses.
Interested in Volunteering for the Market? Contact Colleen McCluskey at [email protected] or 314-977-3166
Proceeds will benefit our Guatemalan Sister Parish of La Natividad
Beyond Sunday and Stewardship Update
Thank you to everyone who has shown such generous support of the archdiocese’s Beyond Sunday capital
campaign. Members of College Church have pledged roughly $190,000 to the campaign. The parish will
receive back 40% of the final amount. We are grateful for your generosity.
Also, an update on our Stewardship Pledge Drive. You may remember last month you were asked to increase your weekly offering. We are happy to announce that we are at nearly 15% of our goal for the fiscal
year.
And don’t forget we have more cards available for each.
L’Arche St. Louis,
L’Arche St. Louis, local member of the 50 year-old International organization, is a faithcentered community sharing life with persons who have a developmental disability. We
are looking for full-time assistants (up to 40 hours per week). We are also
currently hiring part-time assistants. Evening and weekend availability a must for the
part-time. Minimum of 15 hours per week. We will provide training. Send inquiry or resume to [email protected].
National Shrine
of Our Lady of the Snows
Way of Lights Tree Room Volunteer Request
Friday, November 18—Saturday, December 31
Looking for a special way to share the holiday spirit?
Volunteer for a shift or two during the Way of Lights
greeting visitors to the Christmas tree display at the
Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows from November 18
through December 31. This is also a great opportunity for youth service hours. If interested, please email
[email protected] or call 618-396-6700 ext.
6281. WayofLights.org
College Church Seminars
A new series on Genesis and Exodus has begun on
Sunday mornings in the Adult faith room.
We will do a gradual reading and consider extrabiblical texts and
archaeological discoveries.
We will explain the current hot
debate between biblical and
archaeological maximalists and
minimalists.
Sessions are led by Dr. Frank Nichols and start at
9:15 am.
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Weekly Readings
Presiders
November 12 & 13
Saturday
5:15 pm
Fr. M. May, SJ
Sunday
8:00 am
Fr. J. Rivera, SJ
10:30 am
Fr. D. White, SJ
November 19 & 20
Saturday
5:15 pm
Fr. D. White, SJ
Sunday
8:00 am
Fr. D. Daly, SJ
10:30 am
Fr. J. Rivera, SJ
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Monday: Rv 1:1-4. 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 18:35-43
Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 19:1-10
Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 19:11-28
Thursday: Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 19: 41-44
Friday:
Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111,
131; Lk 19: 45-48 or (for the memorial of
the Dedication) Acts 28: 11-16, 30-31; Ps
98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33
Saturday: Rv 11: 4-12; Ps 144: 1b, 2, 9-10;
Lk 20: 27-40
Sunday:
2 Sm 5:1-3; Ps 122: 1-5; Col 1:12-20;
Lk 23:35-43
I ❤College Church because …
Each week we are including a page for our 175th Anniversary that includes history, trivia and articles on why
parishioners love being at the College Church. We would like to include as many members as possible who
are involved in different ministries at the College Church.
Please take the time to write a paragraph about why you love the College Church and email it to
[email protected].. Please also include your picture. We will keep them on file and use one each week in the
bulletin. If you have any questions, contact Mary Beth Erickson by phone at 314-977-7304 or email
[email protected]. We can’t wait to see why you love the College Church!
Christmas and Antique Note Cards Are Available!
Our Christmas and Antique Note Cards of the College Church are available for
purchase in the Parish Center. The boxed Christmas cards
contain 15 cards of three different designs; two from our
beautiful Nativity window and one of our crèche. The cost
for the Christmas cards is $20/box. The antique note cards
contain twelve cards of six different designs with a bit of
College Church history on the back of each. They are $15/
box.
If you are interested in viewing or purchasing these cards contact Mary Beth Erickson at
314-977-7304 or email [email protected].
Do you know how to play chess? Volunteers are needed to visit the emergency shelter at Biddle
House (1211-1219 Tucker) North of downtown to play chess against residents of the program from about
6:30 pm to 8 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. Several of the residents of the emergency shelter are avid
chess players and would look forward to playing. Most volunteers schedule a first visit and then signup to
return once a month. Please contact Ed Rataj at 314-727-4827 or [email protected] to schedule a visit or if
you have any questions.