Notre Dame Club of St. Louis
The Notre Dame Club of St. Louis is a place of welcome, friendship and personal and professional connections for our alumni, Saint Mary's alumnae, and our families and friends. Our club volunteers (you could be one of them!) work hard to offer a variety of activities to appeal to members young and old, including social gatherings, networking, volunteer work, lectures and spiritual growth opportunities.
Beginning in January 2010, Club meetings will be moving to a new night and location. For 2010, meetings will be held on the second Thursday of the month. Our new location is the Plaza Grill in Clayton, 63105.
We hope to see you all on Thursday, January 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Plaza Grill at the Crown Plaza Hotel
7750 Carondelet Avenue
Clayton, Missouri 63105
Extraordinary Measures, starring Brendan Fraser and Harrison Ford, offers the inspirational story of Notre Dame Law School alumnus John Crowley's determined fight to advance the medical research needed to save the two youngest of his three children. The children were afflicted with Pompe disease, a rare genetic metabolic disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness. Read more
Thank you to all of you who came out on Saturday to volunteer at the St. Louis Crisis Nurseries. What a great experience it was for all of us! We hope to do it again.
The Crisis Nursery is 24 hour care for children newborn through age 12 whose families are experiencing a crisis such as homelessness, domestic violence, illness, or overwhelming stress. Please join us in giving these kiddos some one-on-one attention. Read more
Sunday, February 21 at 10:30 a.m., Chaminade College Preparatory Chapel.
Please join us for a Mass honoring those serving in the armed services and the police and fire fighters that protect us here at home.
Chaminade is located at:
425 South Lindbergh Boulevard
St. Louis, Missouri 63131
(1 mile north of Highway 40/I-64)
In light of this recent year of Darwin, this year's Hesburgh Lecture will explore Science and Religion: the Compatibility and Complementary Flourishing of Catholicism and the Natural Sciences. Brad Gregory, Associate Professor of History and Fellow of the Nanovic Institute for European Studies will teach us of this compatibility and discuss the argument between creationists and evolutionists. He is a wonderful speaker. I hear that Clarence Darrow is coming, too! Read More
Please join us on Friday evening, March 5, 2010 at the Kevin Kline Theatre at the St. Louis Priory School at 7:30 PM to listen to Science and Religion: The Compatibility and Complementary Flourishing of Catholicism and the Natural Sciences and to learn, think and enjoy. Admission is free but donations that evening are welcome. There will be a reception immediately following to meet Professor Gregory and further your knowledge.
Please join us on Monday, April 26 at Glen Echo Country Club for a new twist on an old favorite. Get ready for a day of fun, camaraderie and competion as we challenge the local Boston College Club in a "Catholics vs. Catholics" showdown. Registration information will be available in early 2010.
 On Friday, October 16, Alvin and Romona Miller were honored by Commerce Bank with the bank's 2009 Community Service Award for their extraordinary commitment and efforts to Hope Unlimited.
The Community Service Award is dedicated to recognizing those individuals who with care and compassion, work diligently towards community betterment and the enhancement of the lives of others.
Founded in 1994, Hope Unlimited is a nonprofit ministry that introduces local youth to Jesus Christ and helps them to become successful, productive members of society. The organization currently focuses its efforts on Meacham Park area youth in first through twelfth grades.
In recognition of the Millers volunteer work, the William T. Kemper Foundation-Commerce Bank Trustee and the Commerce Bancshares Foundation issued a grant to Hope Unlimited for general support of the organization's work with school age youth.
The Notre Dame Club of St. Louis announces its annual scholarship award competition. The Notre Dame Club of St. Louis will award one or more four-year scholarships to the University of Notre Dame for St. Louis area High School Seniors. Financial need is a pre-requisite. Scholarships are expected to range from $1,000 to $7,500 annually for each of the four years. Applicants should have a sincere desire to attend Notre Dame, a strong academic background, broad interests demonstrated by participation in extracurricular activities, and work experience during high school. Click here to download an application. Read more ...
The Outstanding Club of the Year is selected by the national alumni board and "recognizes the clubs that excelled above all others in support of the University's mission and in service to their constituents in 2008." The award was presented by Chuck Lennon '61, '62 MA, Executive Director of the Alumni Association, at a dinner in South Dining Hall during the annual Alumni Senate.
Thank you to Lionel Phillips (the club president during 2008), the officers and board members, and all the alumni that helped, planned or participated in events last year.
We appreciate those who have already renewed their membership for 2009, but we know many of you have been busy and not had a chance to renew your membership this year. However, you now have the ability to renew your membership or even sign up for the first time ever right on line and become a member of our award winning organization. Click here to sign up now!
Dr. Ronald L Gregory, ND Class of 1961, was honored at half-time during the Blue and Gold Game with the 2009 William D. Reynolds Award for his exceptional work with at-risk youths, both as a teacher and a mentor. Once an at-risk youth himself, Dr. Gregory experienced great success and support at Notre Dame. In his time as an undergraduate, Ron earned All-American cross-country honors and was listed on 13 all-time school track and field records, A role model in collegiate athletics, Ron returned to St. Louis after graduation and has made a tremendous impact, not only in the lives of troubled youths, but also in his community as a whole. This award recognizes and applauds his efforts and achievements. The 2008 recipient of this award was also from the St. Louis community, presented posthumously to Michael Sennett '91.
Pray at Notre Dame ... from wherever you are! http://pray.nd.edu/
For many, the University of Notre Dame is a sacred place where people of all ages draw strength to love, to suffer in hope, to find faith in challenge, to discover their path, and ultimately, to remember their purpose. Pray at ND is our effort to bring the spiritual resources of our Lady's University to you. I hope that this Web site is a tool that inspires your prayer life and helps you to be present for good in your community, your home, your work place, and the world.
-Rev. John Jenkins, C.S.C.
President, University of Notre Dame
Hospital Support Program
We now have in operation a program to provide assistance to members of the Notre Dame family during hospital stays in hospitals away from home. We invite you to become a part of this effort. read more ...
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Notre Dame Club of St. Louis Named 2008 Outstanding AA Club of the Year! 
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