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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We're hoping to buy a house and we need your help!

Check out our GoFundMe! Financial gifts can be sent to the STL Catholic Worker Community (c/o Sophia House): 4547 Gibson Ave, St. Louis MO 63110. Checks can be made out to “STL Catholic Worker Community.” Electronic gifts can be directed towards Theo's venmo or PayPal @TheoKayser or our go fund me . ------ "Have you found a place yet? I know someone with nowhere to stay.” “I wish the Catholic Worker in St. Louis was up and running, I’m aware of a mother and daughter in need of housing for a few nights.” Ever since we announced our plans to open a new Catholic Worker house in the St. Louis area we’ve received inquiries like these. We live in a world where a handful of billionaires control as much wealth as 4 billion people and so people go without housing, without food and water, without healthcare. People die. In our own city those without housing have slept on the very doorstep of city hall, until they were unceremoniously evicted. Our city government mirrors that of

StL CW newsletter #2 !

Check out issue #2 of our humble zine, In The Shell of The Old. In this issue: - Lindsey on Hope - theo on his time at Oak Flat - what we've been upto - an appeal to help us purchase a house Download the full pdf here .

We bought a house!

The St. Louis Catholic Worker bought a house! After weeks of delay, we finally got the keys today! The building is big and beautiful, with a good yard for a Catholic Worker garden. It was built in 1904 and has a few imperfections (don't we all) but we'll be able to start moving in immediately as we make higher need repairs. We’ve been overwhelmed by all the love and support that our local support community and the broader Catholic Worker movement has shown us. Thanks to all those who have sent prayers and financial resources our way. Folks have been more generous than we could have imagined and we were able to put down a decent sized down payment. We hope support will continue as we begin having regular monthly bills, mortgage payments, and other expenses related to performing the works of mercy. We have already started collecting gently used household items to furnish the place (we own almost nothing.) You can check out this list of needs and let us know if you have anythin

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