As we begin this first week of May, a month dedicated in a special way to the Blessed Mother, we are invited to renew our commitment to prayer, service, and care for one another. This week’s Monday Morning Memo includes important Safe Environment reminders, along with opportunities for formation, events, and resources across the Diocese of Jefferson City. May these offerings support you in your ministry and strengthen our shared mission to serve God’s people with faith and integrity

In this edition, you’ll find upcoming diocesan events, the Midwest March for Life, the National Day of Prayer at the Capitol, and a variety of parish and ministry gatherings. We also highlight formation opportunities such as the School of Leaders, workshops, and retreats designed to support ongoing leadership and spiritual growth.

Additionally, there are important reminders for parish bookkeepers regarding upcoming collection deadlines, along with ways to serve and engage through Catholic Charities and other diocesan initiatives.

The Women’s Spring Pilgrimage and the Midwest March for Life offer meaningful opportunities to gather in prayer, strengthen community, and witness to the faith. Join others from across the diocese in these moments of reflection, fellowship, and commitment to the dignity of human life.

This week’s Monday Morning Memo highlights opportunities for prayer and community across the Diocese of Jefferson City, including the groundbreaking of Immaculate Conception School. As we continue to hold victims of abuse in our prayers throughout this month, we look ahead to participating in Blue Sunday later in April, reflect on Pro-Life Amendment 3, and anticipate the upcoming visit of Bishop Mark J. Seitz, along with other events across the diocese.

As we continue in the joy of the Easter season, we are called to renewal, hope, and deeper faith. This week’s memo invites you to grow in that joy through prayer, service, and care for others. We invite you to take part in the National Child Abuse Prevention Month and outreach efforts like Catholic Charities’ Blessing Barrels.

As we journey together in faith, we share important updates from our diocese that reflect our commitment to community and service. This edition highlights recent pastoral council appointments, information on Amendment 3, and opportunities to gather in fellowship and worship. Join us for events such as the Chrism Mass, the Heart of a Hero Men’s Conference, and the Women’s Spring Pilgrimage, along with parish missions, youth gatherings, and meaningful service opportunities like the Blessing Barrels initiative through Catholic Charities.

The Diocese of Jefferson City invites all the faithful to deepen their prayer and witness to the dignity of human life. Join us for a Holy Hour for Life with Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell this week, Wednesday, March 25, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph. Together, we will unite in prayer for the protection of every human person from conception to natural death.

We invite you to review the important announcements, events, and opportunities for formation and fellowship included in this week’s memo, and to share them within your parish communities.

In the coming weeks, we invite the faithful to join Bishop O’Donnell for the Holy Hour for Life at the Cathedral of St. Joseph. We will also be celebrating a diocesan event in honor of St. Oscar Romero. Among the many upcoming opportunities are the Chrism Mass, Heart of a Hero Men’s Conference, the Women’s Spring Pilgrimage, and youth fellowship events like Fishers of Men.

Please review the announcements and share them within your parish communities.