Respect Life

To create a world where every person is loved, each person must spread kindness, mercy and an authentic understanding of being part of the human family. Only then will abortion and other attacks on human life end.

Over the past months, we have seen civil unrest and chaos spread across our country. Now more than ever, people of faith must be the voice of reason as we seek unity and spread God’s mercy.

We are a nation founded on “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”, but the right to life itself is not fully protected, especially for unborn children, the terminally ill, and the elderly, the most vulnerable members of the American family. We are called to be peacemakers in a nation at war. We are a country pledged to pursue “liberty and justice for all”, but we are too often divided across lines of race, ethnicity, and economic inequality.

We are a society built on the strength of our families, called to defend marriage and offer moral and economic support for family life. We are an affluent society where too many live in poverty and lack health care and other necessities of life. These challenges are at the heart of public life and at the center of the pursuit of the common good.

All Things New Parish Listening Sessions

There are rumors galore, news’ stories speculating on the future of parishes and parish schools, and so much more. As your pastor, I invite you to come to one of our parish listening sessions, to get the facts, and to offer your opinion about Models that will be presented. A Model is an option as to how parishes in our planning area could be structured. The Models are “unfinished” because they need your input. To register go to: allthingsnew.archstl.org

To obtain the Parish Workbook with pertinent data about the Archdiocese, our local planning area, and our specific Church of the Annunziata go to: allthingsnew.archstl.org

Should you have any difficulties registering for our Listening Session, please contact the Rectory at 314-993-4422 during regular office hours.

COVID 19 — Omicron Virus

Throughout these two and a half years, I have sought the best ways to keep the people of Annunziata safe when they come to Church to worship. The Doctors and the Scientists consulted are from the St. Louis area and the Virus is their specialty.

In light of their medical advice, Holy Water will be placed in the founts and the Children’s and Babies’ Room next to the Sanctuary will be re-opened beginning this