About Ste. Genevieve du Bois · Warson Woods, Missouri
Ste. Genevieve du Bois is a Roman Catholic parish in Warson Woods, Missouri, a small suburb in southwest St. Louis County. Founded in 1956, the parish has served its community for more than 70 years as a place of prayer, an elementary school (Pre-K through Grade 8), and a gathering point for Catholic family life. It belongs to the Archdiocese of St. Louis and is pastored by Msgr. John B. Shamleffer. The parish's stated mission is to invite every parishioner to become a disciple of Christ through prayer, service and outreach, summed up in the motto 'Love God. Love Your Neighbor. Make Disciples of Jesus.'
- Established
- 1956
- Patron
- St. Genevieve (du Bois)
- Rector
- Rev. Msgr. John B. Shamleffer
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of St. Louis
Why belong here
Ste. Genevieve du Bois is a multigenerational Catholic parish family of more than 70 years, known for its warmth and personal welcome from the pastor and staff. Families who join can participate in a fully accredited parish elementary school (Pre-K through 8), a Parish School of Religion that equips parents as primary catechists of their children, the RCIA process for adults becoming Catholic, weekly Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesdays, and the full sacramental life of Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage and Anointing of the Sick. The parish's simple motto — 'Love God. Love Your Neighbor. Make Disciples of Jesus' — expresses a community that takes prayer, formation, and outreach seriously while staying close-knit enough that newcomers are personally greeted.
Mass times at Ste. Genevieve du Bois
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturdays: 3:30–4:15 PM (parish site lists Saturdays 3:45–4:15 PM on the Sacraments page)
- First Wednesday: 5:30–6:30 PM
- First Friday: 6:30–7:00 AM
- Any time upon request / by appointment through the parish office
Adoration times
- Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM (Eucharistic Adoration)
About Ste. Genevieve du Bois Parish
Ste. Genevieve du Bois is a Roman Catholic parish in Warson Woods, a residential suburb in southwest St. Louis County, Missouri, founded in 1956 and now more than 70 years old. The parish community gathers for daily and weekend Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, the sacraments, faith formation for children and adults, and outreach in the local community. The pastor, Msgr. John B. Shamleffer, describes the parish as 'a shining light to our community, as a place of prayer, as an elementary school, and building bonds of friendship.'
- Founded 1956 in Warson Woods, MO
- Part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis
- Pastored by Msgr. John B. Shamleffer
- Motto: 'Love God. Love Your Neighbor. Make Disciples of Jesus.'
Our Mission
As Catholics, the parish says, 'we are called by our Lord Jesus Christ to be His Church and live His Gospel. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we strive to fulfill our Baptismal calling by prayer and worship, teaching and sharing our faith, serving others, fostering unity in diversity, and responsible stewardship of all God's gifts.'
Clergy & Staff
The parish is served by two monsignors and a permanent deacon, with a Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE) for faith formation and sacramental preparation. The contact page lists the parish priest and the senior associate pastor along with a deacon, and the office is staffed weekdays to receive calls and visitors.
- Rev. Msgr. John B. Shamleffer — Pastor
- Rev. Msgr. John Leykam — Senior Associate Pastor
- Deacon H. Witte — Permanent Deacon
- Mrs. Danielle Hurtt, CRE — RCIA and Sacramental Preparation ([email protected], 314-966-3780)
- Mrs. Kathy Fleming, CRE — Parish School of Religion ([email protected], 314-966-3780)
Mass & Worship Schedule
Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 7:00 AM, with an additional 8:00 AM Mass on Tuesdays during the school year. Weekend Masses are celebrated Saturday Vigil at 4:30 PM and Sunday at 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. National holidays have a 9:00 AM Mass, with special schedules for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
- Weekday: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM (Tue +8:00 AM during school year)
- Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM
- Sunday: 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM
- Holy Day & Holiday Masses published on the parish site
Sacraments
The parish prepares parishioners for the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church. Baptisms typically follow either the Saturday Vigil or the Sunday morning Mass; First Communion and Confirmation preparation is run through the CRE; Anointing of the Sick is celebrated communally twice a year and individually on request; and weddings require at least six months of preparation.
- Infant Baptism
- First Communion (Eucharist)
- Confirmation
- Reconciliation (Penance)
- Anointing of the Sick
- Marriage (6+ months preparation)
- RCIA for adults becoming Catholic
Parish School of Religion (PSR) & Faith Formation
Ste. Genevieve du Bois runs a distinctive Parish School of Religion program in which parents are recognized as the primary catechists of their children. Each month the PSR community gathers as families: students meet by grade with a catechist who reinforces the Faith and Life series, while parents meet separately to discuss curriculum or liturgical topics. Community prayer, lesson schedules, unit tests, and announcements are shared at these gatherings. RCIA for adults is led separately by the CRE.
- Coordinator: Mrs. Kathy Fleming, CRE ([email protected], 314-966-3780)
- Uses the Faith and Life series
- Monthly family gatherings with prayer and formation
- RCIA led by Mrs. Danielle Hurtt, CRE
Ste. Genevieve du Bois School
The parish school is a fully accredited Catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. Its mission is 'to teach the Catholic faith and to foster a community that lives in Christ's word,' partnering with students, faculty, parents, clergy, and the parish community for academic excellence rooted in faith.
- Grades Pre-K through 8
- Fully accredited by the Archdiocese of St. Louis
- Principal: Ricky Vise
- Athletics, faith-based and collaborative culture emphasized on the school's site
- School website: https://stegenschool.org/
Online Giving, Bulletins & Live-Streaming
The parish maintains a Publications page for bulletins and other parish news, an Online Giving option, and live-streams weekend Masses and funerals on Zoom for parishioners and family members who cannot attend in person. The Archdiocese of St. Louis page also lists a fax line (314-966-4687) and links to the parish boundary map and boundary description.
- Online Giving available on the parish site
- Live-streamed Masses and funerals via Zoom
- Parish boundary map and description published by the Archdiocese
Visit, Register & Contact
The parish office is open Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (closed on Fridays during the summer). Newcomers and visitors are warmly invited to attend Mass, introduce themselves, and register through the parish website. Messages can also be sent through the 'Send us a Message' form on the Contact page.
- Address: 1575 North Woodlawn Avenue, Warson Woods, MO 63122
- Phone: (314) 966-3780
- Email: [email protected]
- Office hours: Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:00 PM, Fri 8:30 AM–3:00 PM (closed Fri in summer)