Getting Involved Resources

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The Guild makes rosaries for the Missions, different sacramental events, for the homebound, for those in the hospital and nursing homes as well as more elaborate rosaries for special occasions. Any rosaries that need mending can be fixed by the Guild. Meetings: The Rosary Guild meets on Friday mornings from 9:30 A.M.-Noon in the Undercroft; if your specialty is crafting, please join us. If requesting a rosary, donations are encouraged.

Contact: Marilyn Neumeyer, 234.6293

Cursillo is a movement within the Catholic Church that with God’s grace enables the Christian person to become aware of their potential and while accepting their limitations study their faith, live their faith more fully, and share their faith. If you are interested in taking a short journey with Jesus please join us. http://bellevillecursillo.org/

The main purpose of the Legion of Mary is to give glory to God through the sanctification of its members. Members become instruments of the Holy Spirit through a balanced program of prayer and service. Works can include door-to-door evangelization, parishioner visitation, prison ministry, visitation of the sick or aged, crowd contact, religious education, visiting the newly baptized, Pilgrim Virgin Statue rotations, and meeting the other spiritual needs of the parish community. Legionaries are under the guidance of a spiritual director named by the pastor. The Legion is, in essence, an extension of the heart and hands of the pastor. If you are interested in dedicating your life to the rosary, please join us. The Legion of Mary also sells books at the side entrance of St Teresa's; please pick one up on your way out. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1569635629991489/

Cathedral parishioners meet to address the social concerns of our own parish as well as those of our neighbors, by reaching out to the poor and lonely. By coordinating and working with various support agencies and faith communities, they seek ways to involve parish members in works of mercy. The SVdP Cathedral Food Pantry provides food, spiritual and financial aid and clothing to people who live in our area. The SVdP Breakfast for the Needy and Lonely provides a hot breakfast every Saturday in the Cathedral School Café. Please drop off donations at Cathedral. https://svdpsouthil.org/

Contact: Ron Lassman, 530-3883 

Adolescents and women in need of help during their pregnancy are the initial focus of our services.  The director and all persons who work at Center are unpaid volunteers. The Pregnancy Care Center does not charge for any of the services offered. When a new mom makes her first visit after giving birth, she is given a layette containing items needed to care for a baby. Please check out our website to see what donations are encouraged. https://pregnancycarecenter.site/

The Coalition for Life is a Christ-centered, community-based prolife organization made up of over 140 churches & organizations from several faith backgrounds and thousands of individuals who are working to end abortion in St. Louis peacefully and prayerfully. Our sidewalk counselors are the last line of defense for the unborn. These client care specialists coach abortion-determined mothers by supplying them with resources so their baby can come to full-term. We have prayer volunteers dedicated to praying for the victimized parents and children. If you are interested in becoming a sidewalk counselor, prayer volunteer or donate to the cause, please go to: https://www.coalitionforlifestl.com/adopt-a-day-fairview-heights/

Mosaic Pregnancy & Health Centers (Mosaic PHC) offers no-cost and confidential pregnancy help, testing, and sexual health services to those in the community and beyond. All services, including medical services (pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, STD testing), are free of charge. You will not be billed for any reason. If you need help or know someone who does, please go to:   Mosaic Pregnancy & Health Centers - Pregnancy Center in Granite City, IL (revealmosaic.com) 

Rachel's Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion. Weekend retreats offer you a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental environment where women and men can express, release and reconcile painful post-abortive emotions to begin the process of restoration, renewal and healing. Many women suffer from PTSD after an abortion procedure; if you need healing or know someone who does, please reach out to:  Rachel's Vineyard (rachelsvineyard.org) 

 A Catholic, family, fraternal, service organization dedicated to making a difference in the areas of faith, community, family, youth and fellowship.  Through its principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism, the Knights of Columbus accomplish many good works in the name of the Church. Founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity, the Knights of Columbus was established in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Conn., and a group of parishioners. Their intent? To bring financial aid and assistance to the sick, disabled and needy members and their families. If you are interested in becoming part of the team please Contact: Grand Knight:  Tim Richards, 235.3006

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