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December at the STL Catholic Worker Community

    We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events, all of which are happening at 8617 Mora Ln unless stated otherwise. - Prayer  6 PM Wednesday December 11th Join us in prayer and song as we bring our joys and concerns to our creator and the community. (We think going forward this might become a regular gathering on the second Wednesday of the month.) - Movie Night: A Christmas Story  6 PM Monday December 16  Is the story Ralphie’s Christmas ambitions for a Red Ryder BB Gun a metaphor for the arms race? A critique of consumer society? An examination of patriarchy? Join us for a discussion after watching this Christmas comedy.   - Potluck 5 PM Sunday December 29 Our (usually) last Sunday of the month meal. Bring a friend or a dish to share, but most importantly bring yourself! Further out, so save the date! -Prayer January 8th  -Theo’s Birthday Fundraiser Saturday February 1st - details tba -Prayer February 12th -Potluck February 23rd   ...
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STL Catholic Worker Community profiled in 'Catholic St. Louis' magazine

 Check out the recent piece about us in The St. Louis Review's quarterly magazine "Catholic St. Louis."  Find it online here!    
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In the Shell of the Old #3 now available!

You can find the PDF version of our latest newsletter here . Enjoy!  
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Clarification of Thought: The Economy of Francis

  Join us Monday November 18 at 6 PM as we discuss The Economy of Francis document ( found here ). The authors hope to "propose a vision that we consider in tune with the radical nature of [Pope Francis'] teachings and the revolutionary nature of Christian faith. We also want to collaborate in creating and demonstrating alternative experiences of living and working that allow us to make use of the goods of nature in ways that respond, not to the logic of the god money, but to our people’s need to live well." You might also want to check out the Message from Pope Francis on the Occasion of the Fourth World Meeting of Popular Movements ( found here ) in preparation for the discussion. No time for reading? Join us anyway!
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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:...
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Catholic Worker Needs - October '24

For our friends on the street (new or freshly laundered used): blankets coats hats gloves hot hand warmers deodorant hand sanatizer For the CW house: arm chairs counter stools (2 ft. or higher seat) wall clocks picture frames step stool Smaller donations can be left on the front porch at 8617 Mora Ln. Please email if you plan to bring a larger amount or with any questions. Thanks for all your support!  
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The CW and Work Discussion October 14th + October Potluck on the 29th

Happy autumn! We hope you'll pay us a visit at 8617 Mora Ln for some fun this October: The Catholic Worker and Work Discussion Do we need to get rid of work or is it something to be sanctified? Is the call to "abolish work" not so different from Peter Maurin's vision of an "integrated life"? Is mass production inherently opposed to human dignity? Join us on October 14th at 6 PM as we compare and contrast some of Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin's thoughts on work ( found here ) with non-CW Bob Black's essay " The Abolition of Work ." (No time for all these readings? Join us anyway!) Priests and laity alike have lost the concept of work, they have lost a philosophy of labor, as Peter Maurin has always said. They have lost the concept of work, and those who do not know what work in the factory is, have romanticized both it and the workers, and in emphasizing the dignity of the worker, have perhaps unconsciously emphasized the dignity of work...
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