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Adult Faith Offerings - Spring 2020 The Adult Faith Formation team is offering the following programs for this spring. All adults in the parish are invited to join any of the groups or register for an online class. Contact the facilitator if you would like to join a group, or you may contact Rose Wieschhaus at wieschhausr@stsja.org or 636 926-0021 to start your own bible study or for more information. Online Study If you are interested in a group but cannot attend when they meet, you are welcome to register at ascensionpress.com for an online study, order your workbook and view the videos in your home at your own pace. James: Pearls for Wise Living– Mondays 12-2:30pm Church Meeting Room January 27 (Available online) Facilitator –Velma McCann (314)-856-3037 In James: Pearls for Wise Living study, presenter Jeff Cavins shows how the teachings of James speak to those of us who feel torn between the competing demands of this world and our Faith. Meant to help a fledgling Church live out its Faith in the face of persecution and a worldview opposed to the gospel, in the 11-part James program, you’ll discover wisdom you can apply to the present. Galatians- Mondays 7-9pm Church Meeting Room January 27 (Available online) Facilitator – Kevin Cornejo (636) 939-9023 In this study, presenter Jeff Cavins will show you how to read the Bible so that you can actually understand it. Aided by a unique color-coded Bible Timeline TM Chart that arranges the key people, places, and events of Scripture in chronological order, Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible will help you discover the story of salvation history and understand how you fit into God’s plan. Fulfilled Part 2 – Mondays 7:15-9:15pm Betty’s Home Feb 3 (Available online) Facilitator – Betty Gravlin (314) 839-8190 Fulfilled: Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism is an apologetic approach to sharing the Catholic Faith using the Old Testament tabernacle as a blueprint for God’s plan. While designed as a faith sharing Bible study, participants will also gain an apologetic understanding of some of the most questioned Catholic teachings. Fulfilled will reignite your love of scripture and help you share and defend the Catholic faith with the Word of God. Acts – Thursdays 7-9pm Church Meeting Room January 23 (Available online) Facilitator – Pat Bennett (636) 544-4600 Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom study program traces how the Gospel witness spread outward in waves from Jerusalem and reveals how the seeds of Church structure and authority took root. Presenter Jeff Cavins shows how the joys and struggles of the early Christians in living the life of Christ apply to us today. The 20-session Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom study program will help you to see your place in the Church as a disciple of Christ. Walking Towards Eternity -Series One: Daring to Walk the Walk Thurs 8:30am-10:30am January 30 (Available online) Facilitator – Rose Wieschhaus (636) 926-0021 Church Meeting Room This series is designed to help you live your faith more fully by developing and nurturing characteristics that are essential to the Christian life. Through daily prayer and meditation with Scripture you will be drawn into an intimate and life-changing encounter with Christ. As you prayerfully reflect on God's Word, you will begin to hear the subtle ways God is speaking to you, and you will be challenged to set aside those things in your life that keep you from growing closer to Him. That Man is You Jan 11th The That Man is You program completed the Fall semester on Saturday, Dec. 7th. We will start the Spring semester on Saturday, Jan. 11th. Any man 18 years of age and older can attend without any prior attendance to the program. Mark your calendars and if you have any questions contact Joe Wooldridge at 314-566-4411. Life in the Spirit Prayer Group– Wednesdays 7-9pm Adult Ed Room Jr High building Every Wednesday. Facilitator -Linda Geringer (636) 926-3867 Join other Christians as we pray, worship, and study scripture in order to strengthen our gifts of the Holy Spirit. Online Resources Formed.org –A Catholic online streaming app offering hundreds of movies for adults and children, bible studies, audio books, podcasts, and more. Go to stsja.formed.org to register with your email.to watch movies and/or bible studies from your home on your phone, computer or Smart TV. Presence – Although the Eucharist appears t be simple bread and wine, it is actually the “source and summit of the Christian life The Mystery of the Eucharist explores the truth and beauty of Christ’s real presence in the Eucharist, from its origins in Sacred Scripture, to its profound role in the life of the Church and her members. It is the crescendo of the entire story of salvation. The Messy Family Project Our mission is to empower parents, strengthen marriage and bring families to Christ. This is done through our podcast, short videos, downloadable resources and live events. We have found that families are hungry for these resources and we are here to help. Marriage and family is where the rubber hits the road with faith and values in our society, and the best thing we can do to help our world is to renew and strengthen marriage and family life! https://www.messyfamilyproject.org/ Ascension Presents Follow this ink to find videos and podcasts to help you form a better understanding of your Catholic faith. https://media.ascensionpress.com/category/ascension-presents/ Adult Faith Offerings - Spring 2020 The Adult Faith Formation team is offering the following programs for this spring. All adults in the parish are invited to join any of the groups or register for an online class. Contact the facilitator if you would like to join a group, or you may contact Rose Wieschhaus at wieschhausr@stsja.org or 636 926-0021 to start your own bible study or for more information. Online Study If you are interested in a group but cannot attend when they meet, you are welcome to register at ascensionpress.com for an online study, order your workbook and view the videos in your home at your own pace. James: Pearls for Wise Living– Mondays 12-2:30pm Church Meeting Room January 27 (Available online) Facilitator –Velma McCann (314)-856-3037 In James: Pearls for Wise Living study, presenter Jeff Cavins shows how the teachings of James speak to those of us who feel torn between the competing demands of this world and our Faith. Meant to help a fledgling Church live out its Faith in the face of persecution and a worldview opposed to the gospel, in the 11-part James program, you’ll discover wisdom you can apply to the present. Galatians- Mondays 7-9pm Church Meeting Room January 27 (Available online) Facilitator – Kevin Cornejo (636) 939-9023 In this study, presenter Jeff Cavins will show you how to read the Bible so that you can actually understand it. Aided by a unique color-coded Bible Timeline TM Chart that arranges the key people, places, and events of Scripture in chronological order, Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible will help you discover the story of salvation history and understand how you fit into God’s plan. Fulfilled Part 2 – Mondays 7:15-9:15pm Betty’s Home Feb 3 (Available online) Facilitator – Betty Gravlin (314) 839-8190 Fulfilled: Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism is an apologetic approach to sharing the Catholic Faith using the Old Testament tabernacle as a blueprint for God’s plan. While designed as a faith sharing Bible study, participants will also gain an apologetic understanding of some of the most questioned Catholic teachings. Fulfilled will reignite your love of scripture and help you share and defend the Catholic faith with the Word of God. Acts – Thursdays 7-9pm Church Meeting Room January 23 (Available online) Facilitator – Pat Bennett (636) 544-4600 Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom study program traces how the Gospel witness spread outward in waves from Jerusalem and reveals how the seeds of Church structure and authority took root. Presenter Jeff Cavins shows how the joys and struggles of the early Christians in living the life of Christ apply to us today. The 20-session Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom study program will help you to see your place in the Church as a disciple of Christ. Walking Towards Eternity -Series One: Daring to Walk the Walk Thurs 8:30am-10:30am January 30 (Available online) Facilitator – Rose Wieschhaus (636) 926-0021 Church Meeting Room This series is designed to help you live your faith more fully by developing and nurturing characteristics that are essential to the Christian life. Through daily prayer and meditation with Scripture you will be drawn into an intimate and life-changing encounter with Christ. As you prayerfully reflect on God's Word, you will begin to hear the subtle ways God is speaking to you, and you will be challenged to set aside those things in your life that keep you from growing closer to Him. That Man is You Jan 11th The That Man is You program completed the Fall semester on Saturday, Dec. 7th. We will start the Spring semester on Saturday, Jan. 11th. Any man 18 years of age and older can attend without any prior attendance to the program. Mark your calendars and if you have any questions contact Joe Wooldridge at 314-566-4411. Life in the Spirit Prayer Group– Wednesdays 7-9pm Adult Ed Room Jr High building Every Wednesday. Facilitator -Linda Geringer (636) 926-3867 Join other Christians as we pray, worship, and study scripture in order to strengthen our gifts of the Holy Spirit. Online Resources Formed.org –A Catholic online streaming app offering hundreds of movies for adults and children, bible studies, audio books, podcasts, and more. Go to stsja.formed.org to register with your email.to watch movies and/or bible studies from your home on your phone, computer or Smart TV. Presence – Although the Eucharist appears t be simple bread and wine, it is actually the “source and summit of the Christian life The Mystery of the Eucharist explores the truth and beauty of Christ’s real presence in the Eucharist, from its origins in Sacred Scripture, to its profound role in the life of the Church and her members. It is the crescendo of the entire story of salvation. The Messy Family Project Our mission is to empower parents, strengthen marriage and bring families to Christ. This is done through our podcast, short videos, downloadable resources and live events. We have found that families are hungry for these resources and we are here to help. Marriage and family is where the rubber hits the road with faith and values in our society, and the best thing we can do to help our world is to renew and strengthen marriage and family life! https://www.messyfamilyproject.org/ Ascension Presents Follow this ink to find videos and podcasts to help you form a better understanding of your Catholic faith. https://media.ascensionpress.com/category/ascension-presents/

We are often asked what makes Sts. Joachim and Ann different from other schools and reminded that there are a lot of Catholic schools to choose from in St. Charles County. And the truth is there is a difference, a HUGE one and that is that we are a community called to serve

All 3 Hoener kids attended J&A school from Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade! They all have amazing memories to share but first let’s start with where they are today!

Schools through the St. Louis area were invited to compete in the Robotic Jamboree at SLUH High School.

Eight students representing Sts. Joachim and Ann Catholic School in St. Charles, Missouri successfully competed in the Academic Bowl hosted by Saint Dominic High School in O’Fallon on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.

Sts. Joachim and Ann participated in the recent Regional Science Fair at Francis Howell North High School where we had 2 big winners! Kate Mikkelsen placed 1st for all 7th graders in the Biology Division and Ian Kladiva placed 1st among all 1st graders in the Environmental Science Division!

The students of Saints Joachim and Ann Catholic School in St. Charles, MO burst through their original $5,000 goal and raised a total of $8,020 for the American Heart Association through the 2019 Kid’s Heart Health Challenge.

Students at Saints Joachim and Ann can grow nutritious plants inside their very own classroom.

Students from Sts. Joachim and Ann Catholic school assembled 600 sandwiches for the St. Patrick Center to feed the homeless.

Join us for this year the 8th grade performance

Join us on Sunday January 27, 2019 for our Open House. Take this opportunity to learn about all of the wonderful things happening at our school.

On Tuesday, December 18, Amanda Gougheour, the 5th grade teacher at Sts. Joachim and Ann Catholic School was awarded a $2,500 grant from Farmers’ insurance.

Students in all grade levels will be able to learn from the Tower Garden.

The Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards program, sponsored by Emerson, annually recognizes...

Beginning with the 2018-2019 School Year, Saints Joachim and Ann School will have its very own gifted program, separate from any affiliation with the public school district.

Sts. Joachim and Ann students presented a check to the Care Service for over $1900.00 from the Read for Need program!!

Letters to veterans

The average person uses between 50 and 100 rolls of toilet paper a year.