Gospel music and African American spirituals filled the Rock Church of St. Louis, in Brentwood, on Saturday afternoon during a concert of the Community Gospel Choir. The 60-voice group is based at Kirkwood Baptist Church. “Bringing together singers from all … Continue reading Gospel Choir Proclaims at Rock Church

Prayer topics vary from Iraq and Syria to Brentwood Boulevard   By Steve Bowman Editor, The Brentwood Spirit Email: bowmansj@sbcglobal.net You might think children would be shy to share their prayer requests with a roomful of strangers. But Pastor Will … Continue reading Residents Meet for National Day of Prayer

Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church began an extensive renovation of its main sanctuary on April 11. The construction is expected to last about six months. During the renovation, weekend masses will be held in the church’s gym, which has a … Continue reading Mary Magdalen Church Begins Renovation

O’Halloran builds nativity stable, Segasture a prayer garden   By Steve Bowman Email: bowmansj@sbcglobal.net Two members of Boy Scout Troop 361 in Brentwood have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and received public proclamations at recent Board of Aldermen meetings. … Continue reading Aldermen Recognize 2 Eagle Scouts

About a thousand people attended St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School’s God’s Cod Fish Fry on Friday in the school’s gym. It was the first of seven fish dinners the school is offering in February and March to celebrate Lent and … Continue reading Throng Turns Out for Week 1 of Fish Fry

It’s that time of year again. Set your calendars now for Saint Mary Magdalen’s annual God’s Cod Fish Fry. Here’s a post of the menu (above) and the drive-through menu. Continue reading Mary Magdalen Fish Fry Begins Feb. 12

Police officers and firefighters from Brentwood and several other municipalities were recognized at the Feast of the Archangels, a noon Mass at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church on Sept. 30. The service celebrates the archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. Saint … Continue reading Mary Magdalen Honors First Responders

By Steve Bowman Editor, The Brentwood Spirit Email: bowmansj@sbcglobal.net A Friday evening with mild weather, five food trucks, a live band and a clown attracted dozens of Brentwood residents to the Fall Food Festival on Sept. 25 in the parking … Continue reading Food Trucks a Hit at Church’s Fall Festival