St. Richard

Private Tour Scheduling at Bellerive Gardens

Call or email to schedule a Private Tour at Bellerive Gardens, providing quality and compassionate service to St. Louis families. Contact: 314.434.3933 | www.bellerivegardens.com | [email protected]

Board Certified Dermatologist Services

For quality dermatology services, contact Prasanthi Kandula, MD, FAAD at 314.837.4671 or Elizabeth Rancour, MD, FAAD at Bopp Chapel - (314) 514-1111. Locations in Creve Coeur and Ladue providing expert care since 1978.

Caring Christians Private Duty

For quality in-home care, contact Caring Christians Private Duty at St. Louis Hills - (314) 644-0643 or St. Charles County - (636) 379-3705. Owned by Deanna Altenbernd RN, providing compassionate care for your loved ones.

ReVamp Construction STL - Rebuilding St. Louis

Contact ReVamp Construction STL, led by Bob Swagman, for all your building needs. From repairs to complete remodels, trust ReVamp Construction to fit your scope and budget. Contact: [email protected] | 800-950-9952 x2650

Weekly Mass Schedule

Sunday: 7:30am - Holy Mass in Spanish, 9:00am - Holy Mass in English, 10:45am - Holy Mass in Spanish. Monday: 12:30pm - Holy Mass in Spanish. Tuesday: 7:30am - Holy Mass in English. Wednesday: 7:30am - Holy Mass in English. Thursday: 7:30am - Holy Mass in English, 6:30pm - Holy Mass in Spanish. Friday: 7:30am - Holy Mass in English. Saturday: 7:30am - Holy Mass in Spanish.

Upcoming Events

Sunday, February 22: Food Sale after Mass. Monday, February 23: Boy Scout Meeting at 2:00pm. Wednesday, February 25: Quilters meeting at 9:00am. Thursday, February 26: PSR Classes at 6:30pm. Friday, February 27: Stations of the Cross at 6:00pm. Saturday, February 28: Church Cleaning at 8:00am.

Lenten Reflections

Dear Parish Family, as we journey through Lent, let us focus on prayer, penance, and works of charity. Let's make this season a time of spiritual growth and reflection.

Anointing of the Sick

For those in need of the Anointing of the Sick, please contact the parish rectory for more information and to schedule a time. May God's healing grace be with you.

Stations of the Cross ✝️ Vía Crucis

🇺🇸 Walk with Jesus this Lent 🙏 Discover the beauty of praying the Stations and meditate on His Passion here: https://web.tabella.app/podcast/d308d0a1-4d5b-4ff0-8fe9-020abdfaa3be 🇲🇽 Camina con Jesús en esta Cuaresma ✨ Descubre la riqueza del Vía Crucis y medita Su Pasión aquí: https://web.tabella.app/podcast/f7667582-056c-43cb-8069-7b8ab7047a36

🇺🇸 Walk with Jesus this Lent and dive into reflections, prayers, and daily inspiration. Don’t forget to visit the Media section for more 🙏✨ 🇲🇽 Camina con Jesús en esta Cuaresma y descubre reflexiones, oraciones e inspiración diaria. No olvides visitar la sección de Media para más 🙏✨

Open House on October 19

Register now or schedule a shadow visit for the open house on October 19 at www.priory.org. Private tours can be arranged by calling 314.434.3933 or emailing [email protected].

Exceptional Life Preparation

Preparation for an exceptional life is available. For more information, contact 314-966-8206 or visit www.andresroofing.com.

Catholic School Support

Proudly supporting children with special needs, their families, educators, and peers at Our Lady of the Pillar Catholic School. To donate or learn more, visit One-Classroom.com or catholicsupply.com.

This Week's Events at Our Lady of the Pillar

• Sun: 9:00 am Mass followed by Parish Rosary led by Knights of Columbus. • Wed: Adoration from 8:00 am to 5:45 pm with Benediction and Stations of the Cross. • Fri: Lenten Fish Fry from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the Parish Life Center.

Pastoral Message

Dear Parishioners, Reflect on being a ray of light this week, showing God's goodness, healing power, and leading others towards Him through your actions. Let your light shine brightly. - Fr. Thomas French

Save the Date: Vacation Bible School

June 15–19, 2026: OLP's Vacation Bible School for children aged 3 and up to 5th grade. Camper registration coming soon. Contact Allison Dudash for more information.

Giving Back: Clothing Drive for Guardian Angel Settlement

Drop off clothing and monetary donations to support the Guardian Angel Settlement on March 14 & 15. Consider donating new underwear, socks, and other essentials to help those in need.

Lenten Schedule: Adoration, Confession & Office Hours

During Lent, Confession available on Wed 6-7 pm and Sat 3-4 pm, Adoration on Thu 9 am-7 pm, and Parish Office open Mon-Thu 9 am-3 pm. Take an hour to reflect and pray.

This Week's Mass Schedule

Sunday: 7:30am Mass in Spanish, 9:00am English Mass, 10:45am Spanish Mass, 12:30pm Mass for All Souls, 6:00pm Latin Mass. Monday: 7:30am English Mass. Tuesday: 6:30pm PSR Classes, 7:30am Mass. Wednesday: No Mass in Spanish. Thursday: 7:30am English Mass. Friday: No Mass in English. Saturday: 7:30am Mass, 4:30pm English Mass.

Upcoming Events

February 14: St. Ann Sodality Meeting at 7:00pm. February 15: Food Drive and Church Cleaning at 8:00am, Baptism at 2:45pm, Confessions at 3:30pm, Second Food Drive at 7:00am.

Lent Preparation

In less than two weeks, Lent begins. Adoration on Sundays from 4pm, Latin Mass at 6pm. Stations of the Cross on Fridays. Remember to bring old palms before Ash Wednesday on February 18 for burning.

Ministry Updates

Tuesday: SVDP Meeting at 10:15am. Saturday: Marriage Encounters at 6:00pm. Sunday: Rosary and Holy Mass at various times. Join the Boy Scout Meeting at 7:00pm.

Important Announcement

Interested in the Festival Committee or the parish's anniversary planning committee? Contact Kevin Faron for more information. Next planning meeting on February 17 at 7:30pm.

This Week's Events at Our Lady of the Pillar

Tue 7pm – Bible Study in Parish Hall. Fri 6pm – Reconciliation Service in the church. Sun 11am – Parish Picnic in the courtyard. Bring a dish to share!

Save the Date for Upcoming Events

Oct 5 – First Friday Adoration, signup in the narthex. Sep 29 – Fall Festival, tickets available in the office. Stay tuned for more details!

Second Collection: Mission Appeal

Support the Missionary Sisters serving Latin America with this Sunday's second collection. Your generosity makes a difference.

Confession, Adoration & Office Hours

Confession: Wed 6–7pm, Sat 3–4pm | Adoration: Thu 9am–7pm | Office: Mon–Thu 9–3. Take time to connect with your faith and parish community.