Advent By Candlelight 2026

   The Evening

4:30 pm Mass at St. Joseph Parish in the church

5:15-6:00 pm Corpus Christi Center Doors Open | Cash Bar Available

6:00-7:00 pm Dinner

7:00-8:00 pm Program

8:30-9:00 pm Dessert and Conversation

Menu

Frankie Gianino's

Chicken Spiedini, Glazed Carrots, Roasted Potatoes, Salad, Bread 

What is Advent By Candlelight?

Advent by Candlelight is an opportunity for women to set aside the hustle and bustle of holiday preparation and focus their minds and hearts on the birth of Christ. This will be an evening to enjoy food, friendship, entertainment and a meaningful teaching to set the pace for a peaceful Christmas season. 

Who Is Invited?

All women are invited to attend, parishioners and non-parishioners, Catholic and non-Catholic.

What is the cost?

$25 per person. Includes dinner, coffee, dessert, speaker and entertainment. Cash bar available. No outside alcohol permitted. No tickets are sold at the door - space is limited, so be sure to reserve early!

If the price of a ticket is prohibitive for you or one of your guests, please contact [email protected].

If you have the means to make a donation to assist in covering the cost of discounted or gratis tickets, please utilize the Make a Donation section on the homepage.

Featured Speaker:  

Jen Ryan

Jen has a MA degree in Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has worked in lay ecclesial ministry as a youth group minister, clinical therapist, college campus minister, and parish pastoral associate. Jen currently works at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary as the director of Pastoral Education and Evangelization.

Featured Entertainment: 

St. Louis University High Concert Choir under the direction of Brian Reeves.