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Our Lady of the Pillar

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St. Louis, MO · Marianist Parish · Est. 1938

Strong in Faith and Rich in Works

Our Lady of the Pillar is a welcoming Catholic community in the Marianist tradition—gathering for Mass, forming disciples, and serving St. Louis with family spirit.

This week

Notices

  • ImpactLife Blood Drive

    Sunday, November 22, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. In the Parish Life Center, 401 S. Lindbergh Blvd. See the bulletin to schedule!

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  • Gift of Mary Luncheon, Nov. 17, 2026

    Our parish and school will host a special luncheon for men and women who are shut-in and served by the Gift of Mary Center, a ministry of the Missionaries of Charity founded by St Teresa of Calcutta. Volunteers needed, see the flyer in the bulletin for details.

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  • Thanksgiving Mass

    Thursday, November 26 at 9 a.m.

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Documents & flyers

Forms, handbooks, and announcements from the parish office.

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Liturgy Schedule

Mass Times

Join us for the celebration of the Eucharist—weekend, weekday, and Saturday morning Mass at Our Lady of the Pillar.

Live Mass

Weekend

  • Saturday (Vigil)

    5:00 pm

  • Sunday

    7:00 am, 10:00 am & 5:00 pm

Weekday

  • Monday – Friday

    7:30 am

  • Saturday am

    9:00 am

  • Saturday pm

    5:00 pm

Reconciliation

Saturdays 4:00–4:45 pm in the Cry Room, or call the parish office for an appointment.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word is offered during the 10:00 am Sunday Mass for PreK (age 4) through 3rd grade, usually September–May.

Watch from home

Live Mass on YouTube

Cannot join us in the pews? Weekend Mass is livestreamed on the parish YouTube channel. When we are on the air, the player below switches to the live broadcast. Otherwise it loads and plays the most recent Mass stream.

Latest stream: OLP-STL 11-07-26 MassPosted Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Sacraments

Walking with you through the life of the Church

Prayer & Worship

Rhythms that shape parish life

  • Holy Hour & Benediction

    Wednesdays 4:00–5:00 pm (Stations of the Cross during Lent).

  • Rosary

    Mondays after the 7:30 am Mass · Saturdays before the 9:00 am Mass.

  • Perpetual Help Novena

    Tuesdays after the 7:30 am Mass—devoted to praying for families.

  • Children’s Liturgy of the Word

    During the 10:00 am Sunday Mass for PreK (4) through 3rd grade, usually September–May.

Passing on the Faith

Formation beyond Sunday Mass

OCIA

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults welcomes those exploring the Catholic faith—whether unbaptized, baptized in another tradition, or returning Catholics. Call the parish office.

ACTS Retreat

A three-day retreat of Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service—deepening relationship with God, family, and parish in collaboration with neighboring parishes.

Faith Sharing Groups

Small groups where parishioners grow as equal disciples—sharing Scripture, prayer, and Marianist community.

Altar Society

Volunteers care for altar flowers, linens, vestments, and the sacristy, and ask once a year for help with hosts, wine, candles, and missals.

Altar Society details

Weekly Bulletins

This week’s parish flyer

Mass times, announcements, and upcoming events — read the latest bulletin online or download the PDF to share with your household.

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Latest issue

November 15, 2026

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Parish Life

Upcoming Events

The next gatherings on the parish calendar.

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  1. Morning Mass

    Saturday, November 14

    9:00 AM – 10:00 AMChurch, 401 S. Lindbergh Blvd, Frontenac, MO 63131
    • Mass
    • Parish

  2. Confession

    Saturday, November 14

    4:00 PM – 5:00 PMChurch, 401 S. Lindbergh Blvd, Frontenac, MO 63131
    • Mass
    • Parish

  3. Mass (Vigil for Sunday)

    Saturday, November 14

    5:00 PM – 6:00 PMChurch, 401 S. Lindbergh Blvd, Frontenac, MO 63131
    • Mass
    • Parish

  4. Preschool Open House

    Sunday, November 15

    All dayChurch, 401 S. Lindbergh Blvd, Frontenac, MO 63131
    • School
    • Admissions
    • Parish

Stewardship

Give to Our Lady of the Pillar

Your offertory and special gifts sustain worship, formation, and the families we serve. Give online in a few taps.

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Parish School of Religion

Register for PSR 2026–2027

Class night

Mondays, 4:15–5:30 pm

Kindergarten through 8th grade. The 2026–2027 year is underway.

PSR forms children who do not attend OLP day school in the Catholic faith. Download, sign, and return every form below—registration is not complete until all are turned in. Questions, or willing to share your faith as a catechist? Contact Deacon Fred.

Weekly classes

Mondays, 4:15–5:30 pm. The 2026–2027 year started September 14.

8th grade

Meets September through December. Class dates are on the 8th grade calendar.

Confirmation

Classes January through April. Confirmation is April 20, 2027. Registration forms will be available in September.

First Reconciliation

Mandatory parent meeting October 20, 2026 at 6:30 pm. First Reconciliation December 1, 2026 at 6:30 pm.

First Communion

Mandatory parent meeting February 23, 2027 at 6:30 pm. First Communion Saturday, May 1, 2027.

Belong Here

Join Our Parish

To register, download the parish registration form and return it to the parish office by mail, email, or in person.

Parish Registration FormGive OnlineCall the parish office(314) 993-2280

Parish Office

401 S. Lindbergh Blvd
Frontenac, MO 63131(314) 993-2280Fax (314) 993-6462

Parish Leadership

  • Fr. Thomas French, S.M.Pastor
  • Fr. George Cerniglia, S.M.Associate Pastor
  • Fred TustanowskyDeacon
  • Susy MastersonAdministrative Assistant
Full staff directory with phones & email

Safe Environment

Prevent and Protect STL

Our Lady of the Pillar follows the Archdiocese of St. Louis Safe Environment program, Prevent and Protect STL. Every clergy member, employee, and volunteer who works with or near minors or vulnerable adults must complete compliance before serving: register at Prevent and Protect STL, submit a national background check, attend a live Protecting God’s Children workshop, complete two online training modules, and sign the Code of Ethical Conduct. Prior Protecting God’s Children workshop attendance transfers when you register. The parish is audited annually on this requirement.

Register at Prevent and Protect STL

For inquiries about Our Lady of the Pillar compliance, please contact the parish office. Call the parish office(314) 993-2280.

Office phone

Archdiocesan Office of Child & Youth Protection

(314) 792-7704

Find Your Path

Worship, sacraments & formation for every family

Explore how OLP parish gathers for Mass, celebrates the sacraments, and forms children through PSR—one Marianist community of faith.

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Liturgy

Mass & Worship

Gather around the Eucharist

The Eucharist is the source and summit of Christian life at OLP. Join us for weekend and daily Mass, Holy Hour, the Rosary, and seasonal parish prayer.

  • Weekend Masses Saturday vigil & Sunday
  • Daily Mass Monday–Friday at 7:30 am
  • Holy Hour & Benediction Wednesdays 4–5 pm
  • Rosary Mondays after 7:30 am Mass
Sunday MassDaily MassAdorationRosary
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Our Story

Strong in Faith and Rich in Works

Welcome to Our Lady of the Pillar parish. We hope and pray that you will join us and come pray with us. Our community believes strongly in its Marianist roots and in the values of family spirit and welcome.

Our Lady of the Pillar is a Marianist parish. We are proud of our Marianist heritage and the way our parish seeks to live out our motto “Strong in Faith and Rich in Works.” Come experience our warm Marianist hospitality—on campus, on Facebook, and through the MyParish app.

Our Lady of the Pillar Parish is a welcoming Catholic community of faith in the Marianist tradition. As equal disciples, we seek to proclaim the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ and to work for peace, justice, the integrity of creation and service. Firm in faith and rich in works, we follow the example of the Immaculate Virgin Mary.
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Corpus Christi procession at Our Lady of the Pillar
  • Marianist hospitality
  • Eucharistic worship
  • Family spirit

Highlights

A Marianist parish since 1938

1938

A Marianist parish from the start

Founded August 1, 1938, OLP began in Chaminade’s chapel and has been staffed by the Society of Mary ever since.

Daily

Prayer at the heart of the week

Weekday Mass, Holy Hour, Rosary, and Novena keep parish life rooted in the Eucharist and Marian devotion.

Marianist Heritage

Strong in Faith and Rich in Works

Founded as a parish in 1938, Our Lady of the Pillar began in the humble Chapel at Chaminade College Preparatory School. Since its inception, the community has been staffed by the Marianists—a tradition of family spirit and welcome that shapes both parish and school life in St. Louis.

Family Spirit

Welcome

Discipleship of Equals

Characteristics of Marianist Parish Ministry

  • 1Forms in faith
  • 2Is Marian
  • 3Witnesses to a discipleship of equals
  • 4Develops community
  • 5Sends people on mission
  • 6Promotes peace, justice, the integrity of creation and service

Campus Life

Faith, learning & community in action

From school Masses to choir performances and parish processions—OLP is alive with the Gospel every week.

Who to call

Contact the parish

Call or email the parish office. Hours are listed with the address, and the staff directory — names, roles, and direct lines — is on this page.

Parish Office

401 S. Lindbergh Blvd
Frontenac, MO 63131

(314) 993-2280·Fax (314) 993-6462

Weekdays 8:00am–3:30pm

Our School

Parish & school—one Marianist family

Our Lady of the Pillar School educates the whole child from PreK through 8th grade—academically, spiritually, and morally—on the same campus where we worship.

Explore Our School