Parish Organizations

Coordination of small faith sharing groups in the parish...with 6 sessions in the fall and 6 sessions during Lent. Participants have the opportunity to pray together, study and reflect on our Catholic teachings and apply them to our daily life. Contact Mary Lee Doyen @ 636-586-5465 for more information.

This is the annual drive conducted in each parish of the Archdiocese of St. Louis to provide for the support of our Archdiocese and its programs and administration. Special thanks to Dan & Mary Byers for coordinating this effort on behalf of our parish. Contact the Rectory (636) 337-2212 for more information.

The Cantors and Choir Members add much more than just music and song to our Masses. The musical liturgy enhances and someimes even deepens our understanding of the message within the Liturgy, which enriches our minds and spirits. For information on how you can become a part of this program, contact Carol Emmett @ 314-614-1364.

For imofrmation about Calvary Cemetery, its maintenance, records, or fund raising, please contact Larry Krodinger @ 636-337-2150. The board meets quarterly.

This group of very dedicated parishioners keeps our Church in beautiful condition every week. For more information on this volunteeer program contact Margaret Yarbrough at 636-586-2401

This Visitation Group meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 9:30 AM in the Marian Room in Church. They go in groups of two to visit those who are homebound and unable to come to chruch and those who have had a recent death in their family. All are invited to join.

This is a Catholic Women's club with international roots. They do many good works in our Parish and Community including the Lenten Fish Fries. The organization meets in the St. Rose Cafeteria the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM. For more information, call Grace Boyer @ 636-586-5008.

These are Parishioners appointed by the Pastor, who are especially prepared for assisting in the ministry of distributing Communion, both at Mass and to our homebound parishioners. The appointments are made after preliminary preparation and approval by the Archbishop and at the discretion of the Pastor. If interested, please call the Rectory @ 636-337-2212.

At St. Rose Parish, the duties of the Finance Committee are taken on by the Parish Council. Melody Bourisaw, a member of the Parish Council is the current Chairmand of the Finance Committee. The committee advises the Pastor on the financial matters of the Parish. For more information, contact Fr. Anderson at 636-337-2212.

St. Rose School's Home & School Association is a group of Parishioners formed to assist the School in its program of providing adequate facilities for physical, social and moral development of our students. Some of the assistance they proved are: classroom supplies, teacher enrichment seminars, student assemblies and graduation costs. For more information contact St. Rose School office at 636-337-7855.

Lectors are those who serve the parish by reading the Scriptures at Mass. Contact Fr. Anderson at 636-337-2212

The purpose of this parish-based Couple-To-Couple program is to help prepare the engaged couple for living the Sacrament of Matrimony. the engaged couple meets with a trained married couple for 5 sessions at St. Rose. The program concentrates on the many aspects of their relationship, with the married couple sharing areas of their marriage with the engaged couple. Hoping to demonstrate to the engaged couple that we as a Church are interested in them and their love for one another is important to us. We also hope that in this way we will be preparing them ot live their marriage in a Sacramental way. For more information, call the Rectory at 636-337-2212.

Saint Rose's Parish Council meets monthly to advise the Pastor and to discuss parish matters. Nine Parishioners serve on the Council. Three are chosen each fall by lottery and serve a three-year term.

Religion classes for parish children, who do not attend Catholic schools are held every Sunday morning during the school year; Grades K through 8, 10:00 - 10:50 AM. Besides the teaching of Christ, these classes prepare the children for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First communion and Confirmation. For informaton, call St. Rose at 636-337-2212.

The goals of this group are to work for an end to abortion and to foster respect for all human life. The group focuses on prayer, support to women in a decision to give birth. Contact Donna Portell at 636-586-0614

A very talented group of ladies working diligently to make beautiful works of art, donating their profit to the Church. For more information on how to join this group or how to purchase a chance to win a wonderful homemade quilt, call Dorothy Dorlac at 636-586-2406.

A program designed for adults interested in learning more about the Catholic Church. The program starts in September, ending at the Easter Vigil Service when those wishing to become Catholic are baptized or received into the Church. The program covers basic Catholic beliefs (about the Bible, Church Laws, Commandments, Sacraments, Creed, Saints, Church History and What it means to be Catholic) and is presented by Priests, Deacons, and lay persons. It is also for Catholics wanting to learn more about their Faith or have not received all of the Sacraments. For more information, contact the Rectory at 636-337-2212.

A group of St. Rose Mothers began this annual fund-raising even several years ago. It has become such a success, raising over $2,000,000.00 for our Parish School to date. This Dinner Auciton is held annually on the 1st Saturday of March at the K.C. Hall. Parish participation is much of the Auction's success. If interested in more information, please call the Rectory at 636-337-2212.

Our St. Rose Annual Picnic, held the Sunday of Labor Day weekend, is our largest socail activity and annual fund-raiser. This is a major event for our parish and requries a lot of time and hard work to accomplish. Proceeds from the Picnic fund our Parish Maintenance Fund. To volunteer or just get more information, contact the Rectory at 636-337-2212.

Members of the parish that provide assistance to those within the parish boundaries who request help. Each year they sponsor the Annual Food Drive. Appeals are also made during the year to help those in need. Contact the Rectory at 636-337-2212 for information if you know someone who might be in need.

The school board is an advisory group of parents and parishioners that establishes the philosophy and sets goals for educational programs in the school. The members are elected by school families and serve two year terms. If interested in running for this orgaizaiton or jsut more information please contact Kathey Compton, School Principal at 636-586-3594.

Altar servers are parishioners from Grade 4th through High School, who assist at the altar during Masses, Funerals, Weddings, Etc. . For more information conctact Fr. Anderson at 636-337-2212.

Volunteers who help to seat parishioners, take up the collections and keep general order for the Holy Masses and other liturgical celebrations. For more information, contact the Rectory at 636-337-2212.

This is a summertime Bible study program for all of our young children who are school aged. They have many activities that are fun and the children enjoy it tremendously. For more information contact Fr. Anderson at the rectory - 636-337-2212.