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Join young adults (18-39) throughout the Archdiocese of St. Louis to pray for an end to abortion and promote a greater respect for all human life. This annual Archdiocesan event, co-sponsored by Anima Christi, Salt + Light, and the Respect Life Apostolate, will be held Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. The evening will begin with a Gospel of Life reflection by Jamie LaBelle, Catholic wife, adoptive mother, and Archdiocesan staff member. Jamie is employed by both the Respect Life Apostolate and Office of Peace & Justice. After her reflection, Eucharistic Adoration, the Holy Rosary, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered. A dessert social will then follow in Boland Hall. For more information, contact prolife@archstl.org or 314.792.7555.

On a cold wintry afternoon, this past Thursday thirty-five CPOP student-athletes participated in a basketball free throw event. The competition was intense within all eight age brackets. The winners were awarded a KofC embossed basketball and will have the opportunity to compete in the upcoming regional challenge. In no particular order, the winners were: Charlie Pohl, Will McKelvey, Olivia Ravas, Rory Govern, John Malen, Zoe Callahan, Christian Khazen, and Patrick Ramella. All of our participants enjoyed post-game snacks and drinks and of course a fun social afternoon with their friends and classmates. Thanks to everyone involved in making this event happen.

Wednesday, January 22, the Church in the United States observes the annual “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children”. This day is set aside for the legal protection of human life and to do penance for the violations to human dignity through abortion. We are called to observe this day through prayer and penance. Please join fellow parishioners to pray the Rosary of the Unborn following the 8am Mass on Wednesday January 22.

Join the Respect Life Apostolate of the Archdiocese of St. Louis for the 2025 Roe v. Wade Memorial Mass to ask God to end abortion in Missouri and the U.S., honor those lost to abortion, pray for those wounded by abortion in need of healing, and commit to building a “culture of life and love” (Evangelium Vitae). Starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, January 18 at the Cathedral Basilica, the special Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Mark Rivituso and priests of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The Mass collection will benefit the LifeLine Coalition, a network of local agencies that directly assist and serve pregnant and parenting mothers and their children. The Holy Rosary and a reception in Boland Hall will follow Mass.

Tell your Mom and Dad About - The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Challenge When: January 9th at 3:15 pm till approximately 5 pm Where: CPOP Gym Who: All kids between 9 and 14 (8-year-olds can compete but will have to compete at 9-year-old level) Free throw distance for 9,10, and 11 year olds will be ten feet, 12, 13, and 14 year olds will be fifteen feet Winners from each group will have the opportunity to compete in the District Challenge Snacks and drinks will be available before and after the event Entry/registration forms will be available at CPOP School and in the Church vestibule Questions can be directed to: Ben Dalton, Event Coordinator Jake Lauter lauterjake@gmail.com Jeremy Bright jeremyjbright@gmail.com Everyone is invited to come out and cheer on our athletes!

Find Comfort, Healing & Hope - Saturday, January 11 at Christ Prince of Peace Parish, 8:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend Naming & Commendation, a prayer service developed by the Archdiocese of St. Louis to meet the needs of families whose child died before birth for any reason including miscarriage, accident, abortion, or stillbirth). Parents and families of any religious background are invited to attend, whether the loss was recent or long ago. Naming & Commendation will take place immediately following the 8 a.m. Mass at Christ Prince of Peace Parish on Saturday, January 11, at 8:30 a.m. The rite will give parents and families an opportunity to name the child, bring peaceful closure to great loss, and unite with our merciful God. To RSVP or for more information about the January prayer service, don't hesitate to get in touch with Susan Nowak at 636.394.0272 or susananowak@sbcglobal.net.) "I am the Resurrection and the life." - John 11:25

Our gathering to watch The Search video series was a success! Thank you all that showed up, our time together was great, such a blessing to get to know all of you. We are preparing for a second round of the Search in January 2025! Please watch out for more information in the next bulletins and flocknote or send me an email at fthurmond@christprinceofpeace.com. Fernanda Thurmond—Dir. of Communications and Evangelization

You are invited! CPOP Holiday Dinner Party. Please RSVP as soon as possible so we know you are coming. All details in the graphic, bulletin and flocknote.