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November at the STL Catholic Worker Community

Hi Friends!

Join us at one of our upcoming events! We'll be gathering at our house at 8617 Mora Ln unless otherwise stated. Email us at StLouisCatholicWorker@gmail.com with any questions. Hope to see you soon!

Recurring Peace Vigil: Boeing St. Charles
Tuesdays at 6:45 AM starting October 22
Join us as we gather to hold signs near the Boeing facility in St. Charles to pray for peace and hopefully to open the conscience of the those working in the war industry. We will begin gathering each Tuesday morning at 6:45 at the Hardee's at 2701 MO-94, St. Charles, MO 63301.

Last Sunday Potluck
Sunday October 27th - 5 PM
Bring a friend and some food to share. Hope to see you there!

Prayer For A Better World
Wednesday November 6th - 6 PM
Join us as we come together in prayer and bring our hopes for a more peaceful and just world to the community and our creator. All folks of goodwill are invited to this welcoming and inclusive gathering in our christian tradition.

Clarification of Thought: The Economy of Francis
Monday November 18th - 6 PM
How do we create  "an alternative system that will overcome and eradicate the worldwide idolatry of money that structures the global economy and our lives"? The Economy of Francis begins laying the groundwork of how that might look based on what the authors "consider in tune with the radical nature of (Pope Francis's) teachings and the revolutionary nature of Christian faith." To prepare for the conversation we'll be reading two texts, The Economy of Francis document found here which is in direct conversation with Pope Francis' Message of the Holy Father Francis on The Occasion of The Fourth World Meeting of Popular Movements found here.

Last Sunday Potluck: Friends-giving
Sunday November 24th - 5 PM
Celebrate the harvest season with some festivity, friends, and tofurkey!

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